The effect of sodium thiosulfate on hyperglycemic zebrafish larvae
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ABSTRACT: We investigated the efficacy of sodium thiosulfate (STS) in treating hyperglycemia-induced pronephros damage in zebrafish to gain insights into the underlying mechanisms. Our results demonstrate that STS treatment effectively restored pronephros damage induced by hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia was induced in zebrafish by suppressing the pdx1 transcription factor, which plays a crucial role in maintaining physiological pancreatic function. The pronephros structure was analyzed at 48 hours post-fertilization (hpf). Metabolomic profiling and RNA sequencing were conducted on groups subjected to various STS concentrations. Our findings reveal a downregulation of nitric oxide (NO) signaling in zebrafish with a knocked-down pdx1 gene, both metabolomically and transcriptionally. Notably, treatment with STS led to a compensatory upregulation of NO signaling, as evidenced by preliminary metabolomic data, ultimately resulting in the rescue of the pronephros structure.
ORGANISM(S): Danio rerio
PROVIDER: GSE272119 | GEO | 2024/09/13
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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