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ArticleBMC nephrology2026

KLF2 alleviates sepsis-induced acute kidney injury via the lncRNA GAS6-AS2/GOLPH3 axis.

Wei Feng, Yu-Feng Zhu, Kai-Yuan Li, Xiao-Shuang Xu, Bo-Yu Zhang, Jian Zhou

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Wei Feng *Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Yu-Feng Zhu *Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Kai-Yuan LiDepartment of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Xiao-Shuang XuDepartment of Health Management Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Bo-Yu ZhangDepartment of Emergency Medicine, PLA Naval Medical Center, Shanghai, China. vr08355879luchua@163.com.
Jian ZhouDepartment of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China. iizhoujian@163.com.

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backgroundSepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) is a leading cause of organ failure with high morbidity and mortality. We aimed to investigate the effect and mechanism of KLF2 on SA-AKI cell model, trying to provide novel knowledge for AKI treatment.

methodsSA-AKI cell model was constructed in HK2 cells by LPS treatment. Levels of KLF2, lncRNA GAS6-AS2 and GOLPH3 were determined by RT-qPCR and WB. After upregulating KLF2 expression, cell viability and cytotoxicity were assessed, KIM-1 and NGAL mRNA levels were detected by RT-qPCR, inflammation level was detected by ELISA, cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry, and ROS, MDA, and GSH were tested by kits. The binding of KLF2 to the lncRNA GAS6-AS2 promoter was analyzed. The binding relationships among lncRNA GAS6-AS2, ELAVL2 and GOLPH3 were analyzed by RIP. GOLPH3 mRNA stability was assessed. The role of lncRNA GAS6-AS2/GOLPH3 in KLF2-regulated cell injury was analyzed through combined experiment.

resultsKLF2 expression was decreased, while lncRNA GAS6-AS2 and GOLPH3 expressions were increased. In LPS-treated HK2, KLF2 overexpression elevated cell viability, inhibited LDH activity, reduced apoptosis, and decreased KIM-1, NGAL, inflammation, and oxidative stress levels. KLF2 bound to and inhibited the lncRNA GAS6-AS2 promoter, while lncRNA GAS6-AS2 interacted with ELAVL2 and indirectly stabilized GOLPH3. LncRNA GAS6-AS2 or GOLPH3 overexpression attenuated the protective effects of KLF2 overexpression on LPS-induced cellular injury.

conclusionKLF2 binds to and inhibits the transcription of lncRNA GAS6-AS2, which in turn reduces the ELAVL2-mediated stabilization of GOLPH3 mRNA, ultimately alleviating cellular injury in SA-AKI.

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Acute Kidney InjuryKruppel-Like Transcription FactorsRNA, Long NoncodingSepsisApoptosisCell LineHumansKLF2 protein, humanKruppel-Like Transcription FactorsRNA, Long NoncodingAcute kidney injuryELAVL2GOLPH3KLF2lncRNA GAS6-AS2Sepsis

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PMID42010507
PMCPMC13237963

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