Effect of pentoxifylline on proteinuria, markers of tubular injury and oxidative stress in non-diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease - placebo controlled, randomized, cross-over study

• Authors: Marcin Renke , Leszek Tylicki , Przemysław Rutkowski , Narcyz Knap , Marcin Ziętkiewicz , Alexander Neuwelt , Ewa Aleksandrowicz , Wiesława Łysiak-Szydłowska , Michał Woźniak , Bolesław Rutkowski
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Background: Inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and/or angiotensin II subtype 1 receptor antagonists (ARB) is a common strategy used in the management of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, there is no universal therapy that can stop progression of CKD. Pentoxifylline (PTE) is a non-specific phosphodiesterase inhibitor with anti-inflammatory properties. It has been reported to have promising effects in CKD treatment. Methods: In a placebo-controlled, randomized, cross-over study we evaluated the influence of PTE (1200 mg/day) added to RAAS blockade on proteinuria, surrogate markers of tubular injury and oxidative stress-dependent products in 22 non-diabetic patients with proteinuria (0.4-4.3 g per 24h) with normal or declined kidney function [eGFR 37-178 mL/min]. In an eight-week run-in period, therapy using ACEI and/or ARB was adjusted to achieve a blood pressure below 130/80 mm Hg. Next, patients were randomly assigned to one of two treatment sequences: PTE/washout/placebo or placebo/washout/PTE. Clinical evaluation and laboratory tests were performed at the randomization point and after each period of the study. Results: The PTE therapy reduced proteinuria (by 26%) as compared to placebo. There were no differences in α1-microglobulin, urine excretion of N-acetyl-β-d-glucosaminidase (NAG), hsCRP, the urinary excretion of 15-F2t-isoprostane, blood pressure (BP), eGFR and serum creatinine between the PTE and placebo groups. Conclusion: Pentoxifylline may decrease proteinuria in non-diabetic patients with CKD.

Keywords

EN

pentoxifylline; oxidative stress; kidney; chronic kidney disease; proteinuria; tubular injury

• Publisher: Polish Biochemical Society
• Journal: Acta Biochimica Polonica
• Year: 2010
• Volume: 57
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 119-123

Dates

published

2010

received

2010-01-04

revised

2010-03-11

accepted

2010-03-19

(unknown)

2010-03-22

Contributors

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Marcin Renke

• Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland

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Leszek Tylicki

• Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland

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Przemysław Rutkowski

• Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland

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Narcyz Knap

• Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland

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Marcin Ziętkiewicz

• Department of Internal Medicine, Connective Tissue Diseases and Geriatrics, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland

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Alexander Neuwelt

• Blood Brain Barrier and Neuro-Oncology Program, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA

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Ewa Aleksandrowicz

• Department of Clinical Nutrition and Laboratory Diagnostics. Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland

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Wiesława Łysiak-Szydłowska

• Department of Clinical Nutrition and Laboratory Diagnostics. Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland

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Michał Woźniak

• Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland

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Bolesław Rutkowski

• Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland

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