Effects of the fibrin-derived peptide Bβ15-42 on renal inflammation after renal ischemia reperfusion injury in rats

Objective To investigate the effects of the fibrin-derived peptide Bβ15-42 (FgBβ15-42) on renal inflammation in acute kidney injury (AKI) induced by renal ischemia reperfusion (IR). Methods SD rats were randomly divided into sham group (the abdominal cavity were closed after separating the renal artery), IRI group (renal arteries of rats were occluded with microvascular clamps for 60 min), negative treated group (rats were injected with 3.6 mg/kg random peptide by tail vein) and FgBβ15-42 treated group (rats were injected with 3.6 mg/kg FgBβ15-42 by tail vein). Rats were sacrificed at 24 h or 48 h after reperfusion. Blood and kidney samples were collected and histological changes and renal function were examed. The mRNA and protein expressions of intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) were examined by immunohistochemistry, real-time PCR and Western blotting. Results Compared with sham group, Scr and BUN were obviously increased in IRI group (allP 0.05). Conclusions FgBβ15-42 can protect kidneys against ischemia reperfusion injury in rats. The mechanism may be associated with down-regulated expressions of ICAM-1 and IL-1β in the kidney. Key words: Reperfusion injury; Inflammation; Renal insufficiency, acute; Fibrinopeptide B