Kidney Int October 2025 PMID 40484355

Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a pathogenic variant in Col4a3.

Pavlos Ioannou, Christoforos Odiatis, Rania Hadjisavva, Kyriaki Antoniadou, Myrtani Pieri, Apostolos Malatras, Gregory Papagregoriou, Antrea Aristotelous, Paris Skourides, Martina Samiotaki, Matija Horaček, Danica Galešić Ljubanović, Kostas Stylianou, Constantinos Deltas

Mentions

15
Peak: 9 in Jun 2025
across 4 sources since Jun 2025

Extended reach

12,706
potential audience

Total likes

14

Video views

210

Mentions per month

Jun 2025 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter7 posts
  • Bluesky5 posts
  • News2 articles
  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions mainly praise the study for its promising results in alleviating kidney damage in Alport syndrome, with phrases like 'potential new therapy' and 'significant impact.' The tone reflects a mix of curiosity, optimism, and recognition of the study’s importance, with examples citing the role of chemical chaperones in protein folding and potential disease treatment.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions express strong support and positive validation of the study's findings, emphasizing its potential benefits.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, highlighting the novelty and relevance of chemical chaperones for kidney disease but with limited depth.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several contributions include mentions of related research, potential therapies, or technical aspects, indicating active engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions suggest that the findings are viewed as impactful, with mentions of future therapeutic implications and scientific advances.

Abstract in brief

  • This study explores how chemical chaperones like 4-phenylbutyrate (4PBA) and TUDCA can improve kidney health in mouse models of Alport syndrome, a genetic disease caused by mutations in collagen IV genes.
  • The findings show that 4PBA significantly reduces kidney damage, such as lesions in the basement membrane and fibrosis, and helps improve collagen IV secretion, likely by aiding proper protein folding and degradation of misfolded collagen.
  • Overall, the results suggest that 4PBA has potential as a therapy for Alport syndrome by targeting protein misfolding and enhancing normal collagen production in the kidneys.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Tom Van Agtmael
@TomVanAgtmael · X

New data from the Deltas lab on targeting ER stress in Alport Syndrome. Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a pathogenic variant in Col4a3 https://t.co/31x9XTNelP https://t.co/4sTe5OzFe0

Jun 13, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,127 followers View post →
Cravedi Lab
@cravedilab.bsky.social · Bluesky

Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a pathogenic variant in Col4a3 - Kidney International www.kidney-international.org/article/S008...

Jun 17, 2025 · 3 likes · 2 shares View post →
Tom Van Agtmael
@tomvanagtmael.bsky.social · Bluesky

New data from the Deltas lab on targeting ER stress in Alport Syndrome. Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a pathogenic variant in Col4a3 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Jun 13, 2025 · 3 likes View post →
American Society of Pediatric Nephrology
@ASPNeph · X

Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a pathogenic variant in Col4a3 @Kidney_Int #openaccess https://t.co/6qTHt5an1L

Jun 15, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 10,145 followers View post →
Kidney International
@kidneyint.bsky.social · Bluesky

Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a pathogenic variant in Col4a3 doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2025.05.016 #MedSky #NephSky #OpenAccess #ckd #chronickidneydisease #alportsyndrome

Jun 9, 2025 · 1 like View post →
biobank.cy
@biobank_cy · X

Pavlos Ioannou, and Christoforos Odiatis, https://t.co/m8d3WLrWwq join the @UCYOfficial channel to discuss the new scientific findings inherited kidney disease—Alport syndrome. Watch here: https://t.co/Mxiqc725eq #biobankcy #H2020 #EU2020 #UCY #biobank #Cyprus

Sep 16, 2025 · 1 share · 518 followers View post →

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Kidney International
@kidneyint.bsky.social · Bluesky

Unfolding the potential—chemical chaperones in #Alportsyndrome doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2025.07.006 Original article: doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2025.05.016 #KICommentary #NephSky #MedSky #CKD

Oct 17, 2025 View post →
Pavlos Ioannou
@IoannouPavlos1 · X

RT @biobank_cy: Pavlos Ioannou, and Christoforos Odiatis, https://t.co/m8d3WLrWwq join the @UCYOfficial channel to discuss the new scienti…

Sep 19, 2025 · 1 share · 146 followers View post →
biobank.cy
@biobank_cy · X

Pavlos Ioannou, and Christoforos Odiatis, https://t.co/m8d3WLrWwq join the @UCYOfficial channel to discuss the new scientific findings inherited kidney disease—Alport syndrome. Watch here: https://t.co/Mxiqc725eq #biobankcy #H2020 #EU2020 #UCY #biobank #Cyprus

Sep 16, 2025 · 1 share · 518 followers View post →
Cravedi Lab
@cravedilab.bsky.social · Bluesky

Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a pathogenic variant in Col4a3 - Kidney International www.kidney-international.org/article/S008...

Jun 17, 2025 · 3 likes · 2 shares View post →
Pavlos Ioannou
@IoannouPavlos1 · X

Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a pathogenic variant in Col4a3 https://t.co/CqCB7ibINP https://t.co/VBEItiyWIw

Jun 17, 2025 · 146 followers View post →
Song Liu (刘松)
@songliu3838 · X

RT @ASPNeph: Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a patho…

Jun 15, 2025 · 1 share · 134 followers View post →
aspneph.bsky.social
@aspneph.bsky.social · Bluesky

Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a pathogenic variant in Col4a3 #openaccess buff.ly/9HxjWAq

Jun 15, 2025 View post →
American Society of Pediatric Nephrology
@ASPNeph · X

Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a pathogenic variant in Col4a3 @Kidney_Int #openaccess https://t.co/6qTHt5an1L

Jun 15, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 10,145 followers View post →
Struglin Scigal
@struglin_scigal · X

RT @TomVanAgtmael: New data from the Deltas lab on targeting ER stress in Alport Syndrome. Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment a…

Jun 13, 2025 · 1 share · 264 followers View post →
Tom Van Agtmael
@tomvanagtmael.bsky.social · Bluesky

New data from the Deltas lab on targeting ER stress in Alport Syndrome. Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a pathogenic variant in Col4a3 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Jun 13, 2025 · 3 likes View post →
Tom Van Agtmael
@TomVanAgtmael · X

New data from the Deltas lab on targeting ER stress in Alport Syndrome. Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a pathogenic variant in Col4a3 https://t.co/31x9XTNelP https://t.co/4sTe5OzFe0

Jun 13, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,127 followers View post →
Kidney International
@kidneyint.bsky.social · Bluesky

Chemical chaperone 4-phenylbutyrate treatment alleviates the kidney phenotype in a mouse model of Alport syndrome with a pathogenic variant in Col4a3 doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2025.05.016 #MedSky #NephSky #OpenAccess #ckd #chronickidneydisease #alportsyndrome

Jun 9, 2025 · 1 like View post →