Curr Med Chem. 2017 Sep 11. doi: 10.2174/0929867324666170911170020.
[Epub ahead of print]
François H1, Lecru L2.
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a major challenge for Public Health systems and corresponds to the replacement of renal functional tissue by extra-cellular matrix proteins such as collagens and fibronectin. There is no efficient treatment to date for CKD except nephroprotective strategies. The cannabinoid system and more specifically the cannabinoid receptors 1 (CB1) and 2 (CB2) may represent a new therapeutic target in CKD. Our review will first focus on the current state of knowledge regarding the cannabinoid system in normal renal physiology and in various experimental nephropathies, especially diabetes. We will review the data obtained in models of diabetes and obesity as well as in nonmetabolic models of renal fibrosis and emphasizes the promising role of CB1 blockers and CB2 agonists in the development of renal disease and fibrosis. Next, we will review the current state of knowledge regarding the cellular pathways involved in renal fibrogenesis and renal injury. Overall, this review will highlight the therapeutic potential of targeting the cannabinoid receptors in CKD and diabetes.
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KEYWORDS:
Cannabinoid receptor; chronic kidney disease; diabetes; endocannabinoids; renal fibrosis; renal physiology
- PMID: 28901271
- DOI: 10.2174/0929867324666170911170020