2024/12/15 by Hyun‐Jin Na, Mi Jeong Sung, Joung‐Sun Park · 1 voice
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Neuroscience · #Circadian rhythm and melatonin #Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
paper · pdf · doi:10.1242/bio.061743
openalex publication_date 2024/12/15 · openalex created_date 2024/12/16 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/26
Renal diseases, including cancer, are rapidly increasing worldwide, driven by rising temperatures and changing diets, especially among younger people. Renal stones, a major risk for chronic renal disease, are increasingly common due to various health issues. Research on the underlying mechanisms, drug discovery, and the effects of aging and stress is limited. We used Drosophila, due to its similarity to the human renal system and ease of use, to identify cancer hallmarks and renal stone formation related to aging and oxidative stress. Our results indicate that centrosome amplification and stone formation increase with age and oxidative stress, and high sucrose feeding also heightens stone formation in the renal system. Our results show a close relationship between these diseases and aging, reactive oxygen species (ROS) stress, and chronic diseases. We suggest that the Drosophila renal model could be a powerful tool to study the relationship between age and age-related diseases and to discovering new agents for nephropathy.