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  • Podocytes are crucial for kidney filtration but vulnerable to metabolic stress.
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  • To review recent advances in understanding podocyte metabolism in kidney disease.
  • To explore the mechanisms linking metabolic dysfunction to podocyte injury.
  • To discuss therapeutic strategies targeting podocyte metabolism.

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  • Literature review synthesizing current research on podocyte metabolism.
  • Analysis of molecular pathways involved in metabolic reprogramming and cell death.
  • Examination of therapeutic interventions targeting metabolic pathways.

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  • Pathologic stimuli induce significant metabolic alterations in podocytes.
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  • Key pathways include nutrient-sensing (AMPK, mTOR, SIRT1) and immune sensors (NLRP3, cGAS-STING).

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  • Restoring metabolic homeostasis in podocytes is a promising therapeutic approach.
  • Targeting metabolic pathways offers novel avenues for treating chronic glomerular diseases.
  • Understanding the interplay between podocyte metabolism and injury is vital for future treatments.