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ArticleJCI insight2021

An AMPK activator as a therapeutic option for congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.

Janet D Klein, Ish Khanna, Ram Pillarisetti, Rachael A Hagan, Lauren M LaRocque, Eva L Rodriguez, Jeff M Sands

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Article in JCI insight, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9citing papers in PubMed
1.4field-weighted citation impact, top 19% of its field
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Janet D KleinEmory University, Department of Medicine, Renal Division, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Ish KhannaNephroDI Therapeutics, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Ram PillarisettiNephroDI Therapeutics, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Rachael A HaganNephroDI Therapeutics, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Lauren M LaRocqueEmory University, Department of Medicine, Renal Division, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Eva L RodriguezEmory University, Department of Medicine, Renal Division, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Jeff M SandsEmory University, Department of Medicine, Renal Division, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Emory University · USArk Therapeutic (United States) · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI) patients produce large amounts of dilute urine. NDI can be congenital, resulting from mutations in the type-2 vasopressin receptor (V2R), or acquired, resulting from medications such as lithium. There are no effective treatment options for NDI. Activation of PKA is disrupted in both congenital and acquired NDI, resulting in decreased aquaporin-2 phosphorylation and water reabsorption. We show that adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) also phosphorylates aquaporin-2. We identified an activator of AMPK, NDI-5033, and we tested its ability to increase urine concentration in animal models of NDI. NDI-5033 increased AMPK phosphorylation by 2.5-fold, confirming activation. It increased urine osmolality in tolvaptan-treated NDI rats by 30%-50% and in V2R-KO mice by 50%. Metformin, another AMPK activator, can cause hypoglycemia, which makes it a risky option for treating NDI patients, especially children. Rats with NDI receiving NDI-5033 showed no hypoglycemia in a calorie-restricted, exercise protocol. Congenital NDI therapy needs to be effective long-term. We administered NDI-5033 for 3 weeks and saw no reduction in efficacy. We conclude that NDI-5033 can improve urine concentration in animals with NDI and holds promise as a potential therapy for patients with congenital NDI due to V2R mutations.

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Adenylate KinaseAnimalsAquaporin 2Diabetes Insipidus, NephrogenicDisease Models, AnimalEnzyme ActivatorsHEK293 CellsHumansKidney Concentrating AbilityMiceMice, KnockoutReceptors, VasopressinAdenylate KinaseAquaporin 2Avpr2 protein, mouseEnzyme ActivatorsReceptors, VasopressinEpithelial transport of ions and waterNephrology

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PMID33724959
PMCPMC8119225
OpenAlexW3136075947

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