Omega-3 Fatty Acids Attenuate Renal Myostatin Expression and Mitochondrial Alterations Under Uremic Conditions
Abstract
Myostatin is associated with inflammatory processes; however, its renal expression and impact on mitochondrial homeostasis during chronic kidney disease (CKD) remain poorly defined. This study investigated whether omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) modulate renal myostatin and mitochondrial integrity under uremic conditions using both in vivo and in vitro models. In rats with adenine-induced CKD, omega-3 FA supplementation attenuated the increase in renal myostatin expression. Uremia was associated with impaired mitochondrial homeostasis, evidenced by decreased peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1 alpha levels and increased dynamin-related protein 1 levels, alongside the upregulation of mitophagy and inflammatory markers. Furthermore, mitochondrial structural damage and reduced mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) content were observed in uremic kidneys. Omega-3 FA treatment partially reversed these alterations, restored mtDNA levels, and preserved mitochondrial cristae integrity. In vitro, HK-2 cells treated with indoxyl sulfate exhibited increases in myostatin expression and mitochondrial impairment, which were mitigated by eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, or their combination. These findings suggest that omega-3 FAs exert protective effects against uremia-induced renal injury by suppressing myostatin and preserving mitochondrial homeostasis, specifically by modulating biogenesis, dynamics, and structural integrity. Consequently, omega-3 FAs may serve as…
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