Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in kidney pathology (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Sylwia Małgorzewicz
    • Ewa Skrzypczak-Jankun
    • Jerzy Jankun
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  • Published online on: January 10, 2013     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2013.1234
  • Pages: 503-510
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Abstract

Plasminogen activator inhibitor type-1 (PAI-1) inhibits tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA), which convert plasminogen to plasmin, a strong proteolytic enzyme. Thus, PAI-1 is a primary and negative regulator of plasmin-driven proteolysis. In addition to its main role as an inhibitor of fibrinolysis, PAI‑1 has been implicated as a mediator in other processes, including fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, tumor angiogenesis and bacterial infections. It also significantly modulates cellular adhesion or migration, wound healing, angiogenesis and tumor cell metastasis. However, in the present study, we have reviewed the literature in relation to different kidney diseases where PAI-1 regulates fibrinolysis and acts independently of proteolysis. PAI-1 is normally produced in trace amounts in healthy kidneys but is synthesized in a wide variety of both acute and chronic diseased kidneys. We reviewed the role of PAI-1 in diabetic kidney nephropathy, chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and in kidney transplantation. Increased PAI-1 expression results in accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) leading to numerous kidney diseases. Predisposition to some diseases is due to the genetic role of PAI-1 in their development. A number of studies demonstrated that the inhibition of PAI-1 activity or therapy with a mutant PAI-1 increases matrix turnover and reduces glomerulosclerosis by competing with endogenous PAI-1. This strongly suggests that PAI-1 is a valid target in the treatment of fibrotic renal disease. However, net proteolytic activity depends on the delicate balance between its negative regulation by PAI-1 and activation by uPA and tPA. Also, plasmin activated by its inhibitors upregulates activity of other enzymes. Thus, assessment of prognosis for the diseased kidney should include a variety of proteolysis regulators and enzymes.
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Małgorzewicz S, Skrzypczak-Jankun E and Jankun J: Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in kidney pathology (Review). Int J Mol Med 31: 503-510, 2013
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Małgorzewicz, S., Skrzypczak-Jankun, E., & Jankun, J. (2013). Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in kidney pathology (Review). International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 31, 503-510. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2013.1234
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Małgorzewicz, S., Skrzypczak-Jankun, E., Jankun, J."Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in kidney pathology (Review)". International Journal of Molecular Medicine 31.3 (2013): 503-510.
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Małgorzewicz, S., Skrzypczak-Jankun, E., Jankun, J."Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in kidney pathology (Review)". International Journal of Molecular Medicine 31, no. 3 (2013): 503-510. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2013.1234