Calcitriol Alleviates AKI Via Inhibiting Intestinal Inflammation and Restoring Intestinal Microbiota
Aijing Huo,
Zhihong Tian
Abstract:Background
The intestinal microbiota affects the inflammatory status of the host and the prognosis of diseases. Acute kidney injury (AKI) can lead to microinflammation of intestinal tract and changes of intestinal microbiota. Calcitriol (CAL) has a protective effect on the intestine.
Methods and Results
In the AKI rat model, intestinal infiltration of inflammatory cells and the deterioration of renal function were significantly alleviated by CAL pretreatment. By increasing the levels of Zonula Occludens-1 (Z… Show more
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