(44) reportedincreased Elmo1 expression in the kidneys of diabetic mice comparedto control mice, possibly contributing to the development and progression of DKD.This contribution was attributed to the increased expression of TGF-β1,collagen type I, and fibronectin, ultimately leading to the accumulation of proteinsin the extracellular matrix. The gene discussed is ELMO1; the disease is diabetic kidney disease.