Research: Focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is an important clinicopathologic entity, with an incidence that is estimated at seven per million individuals. It is responsible for 5-20% of all cases of end stage kidney disease (ESKD) in the United States and is second only to urogenital and kidney malformation as a cause of ESKD in children. The pathogenesis of FSGS is not well defined. Recent results from positional cloning of novel genes mutated in nephrotic syndrome and FSGS have provided important insights into the pathogenesis of the disease, including a strong link between FSGS and the podocyte. Recently, the applicant defined a new locus on chromosome 2p for FSGS in a large kindred with 13 affected individuals. Unveiling the gene that is mutated in this family will further our understanding of the pathogenesis of FSGS and has the potential to lead to rational approaches to its prevention and therapy. The overall objective of this study is to investigate the molecular defects associated with an inherited form of familial FSGS using candidate gene strategies.
Specific aim 1 : To perform fine mapping of the new FSGS locus on chromosome 2p. We will narrow the minimal candidate region (MCR) using polymorphic markers and haplotype analysis.
Specific aim 2 : To perform candidate gene analysis in the minimal candidate region (MCR) on chromosome 2p. All suitable genes in the MCR will be identified as candidates and screened for mutations to identify the disease-causing mutation in family 6543 with familial FSGS. To establish the causality of the gene mutation, in-vitro and in-vivo functional studies will be performed using cell biology approaches and mouse models appropriate to the function of the gene. The candidate: The candidate's primary goal in applying for a K08 award is to become a successful and independent investigator in the study of the molecular pathogenesis of FSGS. Environment: The study will be carried out in the state-of-the-art multidisciplinary Center for Human Genetics at Duke University Medical Center. The nephrology program at Duke University has 24 faculty with integrated and diverse clinical and research interests. The mentor and co-mentor are known experts in monogenic kidney diseases, angiotensin, podocyte biology research and mouse models of kidney disease.
The studies outlined in this proposal will provide an outstanding training opportunity for the applicant. In addition, the studies outlined in this proposal will provide further insight into our understanding of the pathogenetic and molecular basis of familial FSGS and possibly, the management and prevention of the more common idiopathic FSGS.
| Gbadegesin, Rasheed A; Adeyemo, Adebowale; Webb, Nicholas J A et al. (2015) HLA-DQA1 and PLCG2 Are Candidate Risk Loci for Childhood-Onset Steroid-Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome. J Am Soc Nephrol 26:1701-10 |
| Hall, Gentzon; Gbadegesin, Rasheed A; Lavin, Peter et al. (2015) A novel missense mutation of Wilms' Tumor 1 causes autosomal dominant FSGS. J Am Soc Nephrol 26:831-43 |
| Malone, Andrew F; Phelan, Paul J; Hall, Gentzon et al. (2014) Rare hereditary COL4A3/COL4A4 variants may be mistaken for familial focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Kidney Int 86:1253-9 |
| Gbadegesin, Rasheed A; Hall, Gentzon; Adeyemo, Adebowale et al. (2014) Mutations in the gene that encodes the F-actin binding protein anillin cause FSGS. J Am Soc Nephrol 25:1991-2002 |
| Hall, Gentzon; Rowell, Janelle; Farinelli, Federica et al. (2014) Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibition ameliorates angiontensin II-induced podocyte dysmotility via the protein kinase G-mediated downregulation of TRPC6 activity. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 306:F1442-50 |
| Gipson, Debbie S; Selewski, David T; Massengill, Susan F et al. (2013) Gaining the PROMIS perspective from children with nephrotic syndrome: a Midwest pediatric nephrology consortium study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 11:30 |
| Gbadegesin, Rasheed A; Winn, Michelle P; Smoyer, William E (2013) Genetic testing in nephrotic syndrome--challenges and opportunities. Nat Rev Nephrol 9:179-84 |
| Gbadegesin, Rasheed A; Brophy, Patrick D; Adeyemo, Adebowale et al. (2013) TNXB mutations can cause vesicoureteral reflux. J Am Soc Nephrol 24:1313-22 |
| Gbadegesin, Rasheed A; Lavin, Peter J; Hall, Gentzon et al. (2012) Inverted formin 2 mutations with variable expression in patients with sporadic and hereditary focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis. Kidney Int 81:94-9 |
| Eckel, Jason; Lavin, Peter J; Finch, Elizabeth A et al. (2011) TRPC6 enhances angiotensin II-induced albuminuria. J Am Soc Nephrol 22:526-35 |
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