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Belmonte R, Silva-Rodriguez M, Barbé F, Bensenane M, Haghenejad V, Vrillon I, Alla A, Flahault A, Kormann R, Corbel A, Aitdjafer Z, Quilliot D, Derain-Dubourg L, Namour F, Guéant JL, Bronowicki JP, Oussalah A. Multiparametric renal function assessment in cirrhotic patients shows high prevalence of medically actionable changes in multiple modules. Hepatol Res 2024. [PMID: 38662338 DOI: 10.1111/hepr.14050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
Abstract
AIM Renal dysfunction is a common complication of cirrhosis, occurring either as part of multiorgan involvement in acute illness or secondary to advanced liver disease. To date, no study has comprehensively assessed multiple renal function parameters in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis through a multiparametric analysis of renal biochemistry markers. METHODS We conducted a retrospective, observational study including all consecutive patients hospitalized with cirrhosis who underwent a 43-multiparametric renal function assessment between January 1, 2021, and June 30, 2023. RESULTS All patients showed at least one of the following renal abnormalities: Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes stage G2 or higher, sodium and/or chloride excretion fraction <1%, electrolyte-free water clearance <0.4 mL/min, or tubular maximum phosphate reabsorption capacity <0.8 mmol/L. The estimated glomerular filtration rate equations significantly overestimated the measured creatinine clearance with median differences of +14 mL/min/1.73 m2 (95% CI 6-29) and +9 mL/min/1.73 m2 (95% CI 2-15) for European Kidney Function Consortium equations, respectively. Notably, 54% and 39% of patients demonstrated estimated glomerular filtration rates exceeding 30% of the measured creatinine clearance when the Chronic Kidney Disease - Epidemiology Collaboration and European Kidney Function Consortium formulas were employed, respectively. Substantial discrepancies in Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes stage assignments were observed between the estimated glomerular filtration rate- and measured creatinine clearance-based assessments. CONCLUSIONS This study underscores the value of a multiparametric renal function assessment as a routine tool for evaluating renal function in patients with cirrhosis. A high prevalence of medically actionable renal abnormalities spanning multiple renal function modules, including alterations in glomerular function, salt and solute-free water excretion, and proximal tubule phosphate reabsorption, has been demonstrated in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis.
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- Richard Belmonte
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Division of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Nutrition, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
- Reference Medical Biology Laboratory for Biochemical and Molecular Explorations of Uro-nephrological Diseases, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Division of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Nutrition, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
- Reference Medical Biology Laboratory for Biochemical and Molecular Explorations of Uro-nephrological Diseases, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Division of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Nutrition, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
- Reference Medical Biology Laboratory for Biochemical and Molecular Explorations of Uro-nephrological Diseases, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
- University of Lorraine, INSERM UMR_S 1256, Nutrition, Genetics, and Environmental Risk Exposure (NGERE), Faculty of Medicine of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Division of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Nutrition, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
- Reference Medical Biology Laboratory for Biochemical and Molecular Explorations of Uro-nephrological Diseases, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- University of Lorraine, INSERM UMR_S 1256, Nutrition, Genetics, and Environmental Risk Exposure (NGERE), Faculty of Medicine of Nancy, Nancy, France
- Department of Endocrinology Diabetology and Nutrition, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Nephrology, Dialysis, Hypertension and Functional Renal Exploration, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon and Université Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Division of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Nutrition, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
- Reference Medical Biology Laboratory for Biochemical and Molecular Explorations of Uro-nephrological Diseases, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
- University of Lorraine, INSERM UMR_S 1256, Nutrition, Genetics, and Environmental Risk Exposure (NGERE), Faculty of Medicine of Nancy, Nancy, France
- Reference Center for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (ORPHA67872), University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Division of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Nutrition, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
- Reference Medical Biology Laboratory for Biochemical and Molecular Explorations of Uro-nephrological Diseases, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
- University of Lorraine, INSERM UMR_S 1256, Nutrition, Genetics, and Environmental Risk Exposure (NGERE), Faculty of Medicine of Nancy, Nancy, France
- Reference Center for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (ORPHA67872), University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Division of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Nutrition, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
- Department of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
- University of Lorraine, INSERM UMR_S 1256, Nutrition, Genetics, and Environmental Risk Exposure (NGERE), Faculty of Medicine of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Division of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Nutrition, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
- Reference Medical Biology Laboratory for Biochemical and Molecular Explorations of Uro-nephrological Diseases, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
- University of Lorraine, INSERM UMR_S 1256, Nutrition, Genetics, and Environmental Risk Exposure (NGERE), Faculty of Medicine of Nancy, Nancy, France
- Reference Center for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (ORPHA67872), University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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Ohara M, Suda G, Kohya R, Sasaki T, Yoda T, Yoshida S, Fu Q, Yang Z, Hosoda S, Maehara O, Ohnishi S, Tokuchi Y, Kitagataya T, Kawagishi N, Nakai M, Sho T, Natsuizaka M, Ogawa K, Sakamoto N. Coexistence of muscle atrophy and high subcutaneous adipose tissue radiodensity predicts poor prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1272728. [PMID: 37867493 PMCID: PMC10587397 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1272728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction We aimed to assess the prognostic implications of muscle atrophy and high subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) radiodensity in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods In this retrospective study, muscle atrophy was assessed using the psoas muscle index (PMI) obtained from computed tomography. SAT radiodensity was evaluated based on radiodensity measurements. Survival and multivariate analyses were performed to identify factors associated with prognosis. The impact of muscle atrophy and high SAT radiodensity on prognosis was determined through survival analysis. Results A total of 201 patients (median age: 71 years; 76.6% male) with HCC were included. Liver cirrhosis was observed in 72.6% of patients, and the predominant Child-Pugh grade was A (77.1%). A total of 33.3% of patients exhibited muscle atrophy based on PMI values, whereas 12.9% had high SAT radiodensity. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis demonstrated that patients with muscle atrophy had significantly poorer prognosis than those without muscle atrophy. Patients with high SAT radiodensity had a significantly worse prognosis than those without it. Muscle atrophy, high SAT radiodensity, the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer class B, C, or D, and Child-Pugh score ≥ 6 were significantly associated with overall survival. Further classification of patients into four groups based on the presence or absence of muscle atrophy and high SAT radiodensity revealed that patients with both muscle atrophy and high SAT radiodensity had the poorest prognosis. Conclusion Muscle atrophy and high SAT radiodensity are significantly associated with poor prognosis in patients with HCC. Identifying this high-risk subgroup may facilitate the implementation of targeted interventions, including nutritional therapy and exercise, to potentially improve clinical outcomes.
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- Masatsugu Ohara
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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Sasaki T, Suda G, Ohara M, Hosoda S, Kawagishi N, Kohya R, Yoda T, Maehara O, Ohnishi S, Yoshida S, Fu Q, Yang Z, Tokuchi Y, Kitagataya T, Suzuki K, Nakai M, Sho T, Natsuizaka M, Komukai S, Ogawa K, Sakamoto N. Recent prevalence and characteristics of patients with hepatitis delta virus in Hokkaido, Japan. Hepatol Res 2023; 53:960-967. [PMID: 37332115 DOI: 10.1111/hepr.13936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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AIM Although hepatitis delta virus (HDV) coinfection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a global health concern, the global prevalence of HDV infections remains unknown due to insufficient data in many countries. In Japan, HDV prevalence has not been updated for over 20 years. We aimed to investigate the recent prevalence of HDV infections in Japan. METHODS We screened 1264 consecutive patients with HBV infection at Hokkaido University Hospital between 2006 and 2022. Patients' serums were preserved and subsequently tested for HDV antibody (immunoglobulin-G). Available clinical information was collected and analyzed. We compared the changes in liver fibrosis using the Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) index between propensity-matched patients with and without the evidence of anti-HDV antibodies and corrected for baseline FIB-4 index, nucleoside/nucleotide analog treatment, alcohol intake, sex, HIV coinfection, liver cirrhosis, and age. RESULTS After excluding patients without properly stored serums and those lacking appropriate clinical information, 601 patients with HBV were included. Of these, 1.7% of patients had detectable anti-HDV antibodies. Patients with anti-HDV antibody serum positivity had a significantly higher prevalence of liver cirrhosis, significantly lower prothrombin time, and a higher prevalence of HIV coinfection than those who demonstrated serum anti-HDV antibody negativity. A propensity-matched longitudinal analysis revealed that liver fibrosis (FIB-4 index) progressed more rapidly in patients with positive results for anti-HDV antibody tests. CONCLUSIONS The recent prevalence of HDV infections in Japanese patients with HBV was 1.7% (10/601). These patients experienced rapid liver fibrosis progression, highlighting the importance of routine HDV testing.
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- Takashi Sasaki
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics, Department of Integrated Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Kohya R, Suda G, Ohara M, Sasaki T, Yoda T, Sakurai N, Yoshida S, Fu Q, Yang Z, Hosoda S, Maehara O, Ohnishi S, Tokuchi Y, Kitagataya T, Suzuki K, Kawagishi N, Nakai M, Sho T, Natsuizaka M, Ogawa K, Sakamoto N. Potential Correlation between Changes in Serum FGF21 Levels and Lenvatinib-Induced Appetite Loss in Patients with Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3257. [PMID: 37370867 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15123257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Lenvatinib, used for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), causes appetite loss, but the underlying mechanisms, clinical impact, and predictive factors have been unclear. The endocrine factor FGF21 modulates appetite and is involved in cachexia. We evaluated the association between FGF21 level changes during lenvatinib treatment for unresectable HCC and appetite loss. Sixty-three eligible unresectable HCC patients who started lenvatinib treatment between 2018 and 2021 were included. We analyzed FGF21 levels at baseline; 1, 2, and 4 weeks after lenvatinib initiation, and before the onset of appetite loss. Grade ≥ 2 lenvatinib-induced appetite loss led to liver functional reserve deterioration at disease progression and a poor prognosis. Baseline characteristics and serum FGF21 levels were similar between patients with and without appetite loss. However, the serum FGF21 change rate increased significantly at 4 weeks post-lenvatinib initiation in patients with grade ≥ 2 appetite loss, as compared to those without appetite loss. Similar significant increases in the serum FGF21 level change rate were observed prior to grade ≥ 2 appetite loss onset. This suggests that changes in FGF21 levels can be used to predict patients with a greater risk of marked appetite loss and provides insights into the mechanisms underlying lenvatinib-induced appetite loss in patients with HCC.
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Grants
- 23fk0210126h0001, 23fk0310501h0002, 23fk0210121h0001, 23fk0210112h0002, 23fk0210111h0002, 23fk0310524h0002, 23fk0210083h0003, 23fk0210113h0002, 23fk0210104h0002, 23fk0210103h0002, 23fk0310518h0002, 23fk0210123h0001 Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
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Affiliation(s)
- Risako Kohya
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8648, Japan
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Kawagishi N, Suda G, Yamamoto Y, Baba M, Furuya K, Maehara O, Ohnishi S, Yoshida S, Fu Q, Yang Z, Hosoda S, Tokuchi Y, Kitagataya T, Ohara M, Suzuki K, Nakai M, Sho T, Natsuizaka M, Ogawa K, Sakamoto N. Serum Angiopoietin-2 Predicts the Occurrence and Recurrence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma after Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy for Hepatitis C. Viruses 2023; 15:181. [PMID: 36680221 PMCID: PMC9862289 DOI: 10.3390/v15010181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Progressive liver fibrosis after anti-HCV treatment is a risk factor for HCC. Angiopoietin-2 (Ang2) is associated with non-regression of liver fibrosis after direct-acting antiviral (DAA). This study evaluated the predictive value of serum Ang2 levels for HCC occurrence or recurrence after DAA administration. In this retrospective study, 310 HCV-infected patients treated with DAAs in 2014-2020 were screened and evaluated for HCC occurrence or recurrence every three-six months. Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that age ≥ 75 years (HR: 2.92, 95% CI: 1.34-6.33; p = 0.007) and baseline Ang2 level ≥ 464 pg/mL (HR: 2.75, 95% CI: 1.18-6.37; p = 0.019) were significantly associated with HCC occurrence after DAA therapy. A high or low risk of HCC after DAA therapy could be distinguished by the combination of age and baseline Ang2 level. The cumulative incidences of de-novo HCC at two and four years were 0.8% and 3.8% in the low-risk group and 22.6% and 27.1% in the high-risk group, respectively. Baseline Ang2 level ≥ 402 pg/mL was significantly associated with HCC recurrence in patients who achieved sustained virological response with DAAs (HR: 3.68). In conclusion, serum Ang2 levels can predict HCC occurrence and recurrence after successful HCV eradication by DAAs.
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- Naoki Kawagishi
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hakodate Municipal Hospital, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Japan Community Health Care Organization (JCHO) Hokkaido Hospital, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Japan Community Health Care Organization (JCHO) Hokkaido Hospital, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 0608638, Japan
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