RNA-seq from the kidney of 50-weeks-old db/db mice that underwent 40 weeks atorvastatin treatment

Statin play an important role in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy (DN). In recent years, increasing attention has been given to the relationship between statin and insulin resistance, but many randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies confirm that the therapeutic effect of statin on DN is more beneficial than harmful. However, further confirmation of whether the beneficial effects of long-term statin administration on DN still outweigh the detrimental effects is needed. In the current study, we found that long-term statin administration may exacerbate insulin resistance, interfere with glucose and lipid metabolism, lead to renal cell apoptosis, inflammation and severe renal fibrosis, and ultimately decrease renal function. Mechanistically,Through RNA seq analysis, we found that long-term statin administration affects lipid metabolism and exacerbates inflammation and fibrosis. 50-weeks-old db/db mice that underwent 40 weeks atorvastatin treatment(10mg/kg.day)