关键词: 肾小管上皮细胞, 线粒体损伤, 钙调磷酸酶结合蛋白1

Abstract: Objective To investigate the role of calcineurin binding protein 1 (Cabin1) in renal tubular epithelial cells (RTECs) mitochondrial dysfunction. Methods Knocked down Cabin1 in RTECs with siRNA, Western bolt was applied to detect the level of Cabin1 protein. The morphology of mitochondria in RTECs were observed under microscopy. Results In control and negative control groups, Cabin1 protein was obviously expressed in RTECs. After knocked down by siRNA, Cabin1 protein expression was decreased (P＜0.05). In Cabin1 knocked down group, mitochondria changed from large and ellipsoid shape to the small, long and irregulars. Morover, mitochondria were swollen and cristae were remarkably dissolved. Conclusion Knocked down Cabin1 induced RTECs mitochondrial dysfunction, which indicates Cabin1 is a crucial factor regulating mitochondrial function.

Key words: Renal tubular epithelial cell, Mitochondrial dysfunction, Calcineurin binding protein 1