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Ghanem M, Archer G, Crestani B, Mailleux AA. The endocrine FGFs axis: A systemic anti-fibrotic response that could prevent pulmonary fibrogenesis? Pharmacol Ther 2024; 259:108669. [PMID: 38795981 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2024.108669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive and fatal disease for which therapeutic options are limited, with an unmet need to identify new therapeutic targets. IPF is thought to be the consequence of repeated microlesions of the alveolar epithelium, leading to aberrant epithelial-mesenchymal communication and the accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins. The reactivation of developmental pathways, such as Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs), is a well-described mechanism during lung fibrogenesis. Secreted FGFs with local paracrine effects can either exert an anti-fibrotic or a pro-fibrotic action during this pathological process through their FGF receptors (FGFRs) and heparan sulfate residues as co-receptors. Among FGFs, endocrine FGFs (FGF29, FGF21, and FGF23) play a central role in the control of metabolism and tissue homeostasis. They are characterized by a low affinity for heparan sulfate, present in the cell vicinity, allowing them to have endocrine activity. Nevertheless, their interaction with FGFRs requires the presence of mandatory co-receptors, alpha and beta Klotho proteins (KLA and KLB). Endocrine FGFs are of growing interest for their anti-fibrotic action during liver, kidney, or myocardial fibrosis. Innovative therapies based on FGF19 or FGF21 analogs are currently being studied in humans during liver fibrosis. Recent data report a similar anti-fibrotic action of endocrine FGFs in the lung, suggesting a systemic regulation of the pulmonary fibrotic process. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge on the protective effect of endocrine FGFs during the fibrotic processes, with a focus on pulmonary fibrosis.
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- Mada Ghanem
- Université Paris Cité, Inserm, Physiopathologie et Épidémiologie des Maladies Respiratoires, F-75018 Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, Inserm, Physiopathologie et Épidémiologie des Maladies Respiratoires, F-75018 Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, Inserm, Physiopathologie et Épidémiologie des Maladies Respiratoires, F-75018 Paris, France; Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Service de Pneumologie A, FHU APOLLO, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, Inserm, Physiopathologie et Épidémiologie des Maladies Respiratoires, F-75018 Paris, France.
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Ito K, Akizawa T, Arita K, Mitobe Y, Komatsu N. Effect of ferric citrate hydrate on fibroblast growth factor 23 and platelets in non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease and non-chronic kidney disease patients with iron deficiency anemia. Clin Exp Nephrol 2024; 28:636-646. [PMID: 38402503 PMCID: PMC11189996 DOI: 10.1007/s10157-023-02455-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) increases levels of C-terminal fibroblast growth factor 23 (cFGF23) and platelet count (PLT), each of which is associated with cardiovascular events. Therefore, we hypothesized that iron replacement with ferric citrate hydrate (FC) would decrease cFGF23 levels and PLT in patients with IDA. METHODS In a randomized, open-label, multicenter, 24-week clinical trial, patients with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) and non-CKD complicated by IDA (8.0 ≤ hemoglobin < 11.0 g/dL; and serum ferritin < 50 ng/mL [CKD]; < 12 ng/mL [non-CKD]) were randomized 1:1 to FC-low (500 mg: approximately 120 mg elemental iron/day) or FC-high (1000 mg: approximately 240 mg elemental iron/day). If sufficient iron replacement had been achieved after week 8, further treatment was discontinued. RESULTS Seventy-three patients were allocated to FC-low (CKD n = 21, non-CKD n = 15) and FC-high (CKD n = 21, non-CKD n = 16). Regardless of CKD status, FC increased serum ferritin and transferrin saturation, did not change intact FGF23 or serum phosphorus, but decreased cFGF23. In FC-low group, median changes in cFGF23 from baseline to week 8 were -58.00 RU/mL in CKD and -725.00 RU/mL in non-CKD; in FC-high group, the median changes were -66.00 RU/mL in CKD and -649.50 RU/mL in non-CKD. By week 8, FC treatment normalized PLT in all patients with high PLT at baseline (>35.2 × 104/µL; FC-low: 1 CKD, 8 non-CKD; FC-high: 3 CKD, 8 non-CKD). CONCLUSION Regardless of CKD status, iron replacement with FC decreased elevated cFGF23 levels and normalized elevated PLT in patients with IDA. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER jRCT2080223943.
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- Kyoko Ito
- Medical Affairs Department, Torii Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-4-1, Nihonbashi-Honcho, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, 103-8439, Japan
- Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation (Disease Mechanism), Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8577, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, Namics Shinagawa 301, 4-24-51 Takanawa, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 108-0074, Japan.
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- Clinical Development Department, Pharmaceutical Division, Japan Tobacco Inc., 3-4-1, Nihonbashi-Honcho, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, 103-0023, Japan
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- Medical Affairs Department, Torii Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-4-1, Nihonbashi-Honcho, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, 103-8439, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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Thomas E, Klomhaus AM, Laster ML, Furth SL, Warady BA, Salusky IB, Hanudel MR. Associations between anemia and FGF23 in the CKiD study. Pediatr Nephrol 2024; 39:837-847. [PMID: 37752381 PMCID: PMC10817837 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-023-06160-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is a bone-derived hormone that plays a central role in chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder and is associated with CKD progression and cardiovascular morbidity. Factors related to CKD-associated anemia, including iron deficiency, can increase FGF23 production. This study aimed to assess whether anemia and/or iron deficiency are associated with increased circulating concentrations of FGF23 in the large, well-characterized Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) study cohort. METHODS Hemoglobin concentrations, iron parameters, C-terminal (total) FGF23, intact FGF23, and relevant covariables were measured in cross-sectional analysis of CKiD study subjects. RESULTS In 493 pediatric patients with CKD (median [interquartile range] age 13 [9, 16] years), the median estimated glomerular filtration rate was 48 [35, 61] ml/min/1.73 m2, and 103 patients (21%) were anemic. Anemic subjects had higher total FGF23 concentrations than non-anemic subjects (204 [124, 390] vs. 109 [77, 168] RU/ml, p < 0.001). In multivariable linear regression modeling, anemia was independently associated with higher total FGF23, after adjustment for demographic, kidney-related, mineral metabolism, and inflammatory covariables (standardized β (95% confidence interval) 0.10 (0.04, 0.17), p = 0.002). In the subset of subjects with available iron parameters (n = 191), iron deficiency was not associated with significantly higher total FGF23 concentrations. In the subgroup that had measurements of both total and intact FGF23 (n = 185), in fully adjusted models, anemia was significantly associated with higher total FGF23 (standardized β (95% CI) 0.16 (0.04, 0.27), p = 0.008) but not intact FGF23 (standardized β (95% CI) 0.02 (-0.12, 0.15), p = 0.81). CONCLUSIONS In this cohort of pediatric patients with CKD, anemia was associated with increased total FGF23 levels but was not independently associated with elevated intact FGF23, suggesting possible effects on both FGF23 production and cleavage. Further studies are warranted to investigate non-mineral factors affecting FGF23 production and metabolism in CKD.
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- Elizabeth Thomas
- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Muras-Szwedziak K, Pawłowicz-Szlarska E, Nowicki M. Effect of intravenous iron on endogenous erythropoietin and FGF-23 secretion in patients with chronic kidney disease. Ren Fail 2023; 45:2164305. [PMID: 36688811 PMCID: PMC9873275 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2022.2164305] [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] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION It has been observed that intravenous iron administration may suppress endogenous production of erythropoietin (EPO). We postulate that this effect may be mediated by increased FGF-23 secretion. AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the short-term effect of intravenous iron sucrose administration on endogenous EPO secretion in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). MATERIALS AND METHODS The cohort comprised 35 nondialysis patients with CKD stages 3-5. All received 100 mg of intravenous iron (III)-hydroxide sucrose complex daily for five consecutive days. Plasma EPO, iFGF-23, cFGF-23, PTH, bone alkaline phosphatase (BAP), phosphorus (PO4), calcium (Ca), and high-sensitive C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured before, and two hours after, the first and third iron infusions, and after completing iron therapy. RESULTS EPO concentration at the end of iron treatment was significantly lower than two hours after the first iron infusion (p = 0.0003) and before the third dose (p = 0.0006) (12.6 [10.2, 41.4] mIU/mL. vs. 30.9 [15.9, 54.2] mIU/mL and 33.4 [15.4, 56.7] mIU/mL, respectively). Conversely, plasma iFGF-23 was significantly higher before the third dose (61.1 [18.6, 420.1 4] pg/mL; p = 0.025) and after the course of treatment (92.1 [28.4, 878.1] pg/mL; p = 0.004) compared to pretreatment value (48.4 [16.2, 420] pg/mL). cFGF-23 concentration was significantly lower than baseline after the first iron dose (491.8 [257.7, 1086.3] vs. 339.2 [75.4, 951.2] RU/mL; p = 0.005) and after treatment (398.7 [90.4, 1022.3] RU/mL; p = 0.025). No significant linear correlation was found between changes in plasma EPO and FGF-23. CONCLUSIONS Although intravenous iron therapy causes parallel increase of FGF-23 and supression of endogenous EPO, these two effects seem to be independent.
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- Katarzyna Muras-Szwedziak
- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland,CONTACT Michał Nowicki Central University Hospital, Medical University of Lodz, Pomorska 251, Lodz, 92-213, Poland
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Sadakane H, Matsumura M, Murakami M, Itoyama E, Shimokawa F, Sakota S, Yoshioka H, Kawabata H, Matsui T, Funaba M. Weak response of bovine hepcidin induction to iron through decreased expression of Smad4. FASEB J 2023; 37:e23243. [PMID: 37800888 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202301186rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Hepcidin negatively regulates systemic iron levels by inhibiting iron entry into the circulation. Hepcidin production is increased in response to an increase in systemic iron via the activation of the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) pathway. Regulation of hepcidin expression by iron status has been proposed on the basis of evidence mainly from rodents and humans. We evaluated the effect of iron administration on plasma hepcidin concentrations in calves and the expression of bovine hepcidin by the BMP pathway in a cell culture study. Hematocrit as well as levels of blood hemoglobin and plasma iron were lower than the reference level in calves aged 1-4 weeks. Although intramuscular administration of iron increased iron-related parameters, plasma hepcidin concentrations were unaffected. Treatment with BMP6 increased hepcidin expression in human liver-derived cells but not in bovine liver-derived cells. A luciferase-based reporter assay revealed that Smad4 was required for hepcidin reporter transcription induced by Smad1. The reporter activity of hepcidin was lower in the cells transfected with bovine Smad4 than in those transfected with murine Smad4. The lower expression levels of bovine Smad4 were responsible for the lower activity of the hepcidin reporter, which might be due to the instability of bovine Smad4 mRNA. In fact, the endogenous Smad4 protein levels were lower in bovine cells than in human and murine cells. Smad4 also confers TGF-β/activin-mediated signaling. Induction of TGF-β-responsive genes was also lower after treatment with TGF-β1 in bovine hepatocytes than in human hepatoma cells. We revealed the unique regulation of bovine hepcidin expression and the characteristic TGF-β family signaling mediated by bovine Smad4. The present study suggests that knowledge of the regulatory expression of hepcidin as well as TGF-β family signaling obtained in murine and human cells is not always applicable to bovine cells.
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- Hiroyuki Sadakane
- Division of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Division of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Azabu University School of Veterinary Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Azabu University School of Veterinary Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Azabu University School of Veterinary Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan
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- Division of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Division of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Magagnoli L, Cozzolino M, Galassi A. The open system of FGF-23 at the crossroad between additional P-lowering therapy, anemia and inflammation: how to deal with the intact and the C-terminal assays? Clin Kidney J 2023; 16:1543-1549. [PMID: 37779858 PMCID: PMC10539210 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfad144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23) has been associated with increased cardiovascular risk and poor survival in dialysis patients. It is well established that FGF-23 synthesis is directly induced by positive phosphate (P) balance. On the other hand, P-lowering treatments such as nutritional P restriction, P binders and dialysis are capable of reducing FGF-23 levels. However, there are many uncertainties regarding the possibility of adopting FGF-23 to guide the clinical decision-making process in the context of chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD). Furthermore, the best assay to adopt for measurement of FGF-23 levels (namely the intact vs the C-terminal one) remains to be determined, especially in conditions capable of altering the synthesis as well as the cleavage of the intact and biologically active molecule, as occurs in the presence of CKD and its complications. This Editorial discusses the main insights provided by the post hoc analysis of the NOPHOS trial, with particular attention given to evidence-based peculiarities of the intact and the C-terminal assays available for measuring FGF-23 levels, especially in patients receiving additive P-lowering therapy in the presence of inflammation, anemia and iron deficiency.
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- Lorenza Magagnoli
- University of Milan, Department of Health Sciences, Milano, Italy
- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Renal Division, Milano, Italy
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- University of Milan, Department of Health Sciences, Milano, Italy
- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Renal Division, Milano, Italy
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- University of Milan, Department of Health Sciences, Milano, Italy
- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Renal Division, Milano, Italy
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Li X, Lozovatsky L, Tommasini SM, Fretz J, Finberg KE. Bone marrow sinusoidal endothelial cells are a site of Fgf23 upregulation in a mouse model of iron deficiency anemia. Blood Adv 2023; 7:5156-5171. [PMID: 37417950 PMCID: PMC10480544 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2022009524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Iron deficiency is a potent stimulator of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), a hormonal regulator of phosphate and vitamin D metabolism, that is classically thought to be produced by bone-embedded osteocytes. Here, we show that iron-deficient transmembrane serine protease 6 knockout (Tmprss6-/-) mice exhibit elevated circulating FGF23 and Fgf23 messenger RNA (mRNA) upregulation in the bone marrow (BM) but not the cortical bone. To clarify sites of Fgf23 promoter activity in Tmprss6-/- mice, we introduced a heterozygous enhanced green fluorescent protein (eGFP) reporter allele at the endogenous Fgf23 locus. Heterozygous Fgf23 disruption did not alter the severity of systemic iron deficiency or anemia in the Tmprss6-/- mice. Tmprss6-/-Fgf23+/eGFP mice showed green fluorescence in the vascular regions of BM sections and showed a subset of BM endothelial cells that were GFPbright by flow cytometry. Mining of transcriptomic data sets from mice with normal iron balance revealed higher Fgf23 mRNA in BM sinusoidal endothelial cells (BM-SECs) than that in other BM endothelial cell populations. Anti-GFP immunohistochemistry of fixed BM sections from Tmprss6-/-Fgf23+/eGFP mice revealed GFP expression in BM-SECs, which was more intense than in nonanemic controls. In addition, in mice with intact Tmprss6 alleles, Fgf23-eGFP reporter expression increased in BM-SECs following large-volume phlebotomy and also following erythropoietin treatment both ex vivo and in vivo. Collectively, our results identified BM-SECs as a novel site for Fgf23 upregulation in both acute and chronic anemia. Given the elevated serum erythropoietin in both anemic models, our findings raise the possibility that erythropoietin may act directly on BM-SECs to promote FGF23 production during anemia.
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- Xiuqi Li
- Department of Pathology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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Li H, Hu SM, Li YM, Ciancio G, Tadros NN, Tao Y, Bai YJ, Shi YY. Beneficial effect of roxadustat on early posttransplant anemia and iron utilization in kidney transplant recipients: a retrospective comparative cohort study. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022; 10:1360. [PMID: 36660711 PMCID: PMC9843359 DOI: 10.21037/atm-22-5897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Background Although posttransplant anemia (PTA) is a common complication after kidney transplant, it has not been thoroughly evaluated for appropriate treatment. Roxadustat can stimulate erythropoiesis by increasing erythropoietin (EPO) production and improving the utilization of iron. However, there are currently a few case reports describing its effect on PTA in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Our purpose was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of roxadustat in KTRs with PTA. Methods In this retrospective study, KTRs with early PTA were divided into a roxadustat group, erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) group, and untreated group (neither roxadustat nor ESA) according to the treatment prescribed by their physicians. We compared the levels of hemoglobin (Hb), creatinine, lipids, hepcidin, intact fibroblast growth factor 23 (iFGF23) and iron-related indices, at baseline and different time points posttransplant. Outcome was assessed at both month 3 and month 12 posttransplant. Adverse events during the treatment course were also recorded. Results A total of 57 KTRs were included (n=22 roxadustat group, n=13 ESA group, n=22 untreated group). There was no difference in age, sex, body mass index, dialysis method and duration, donor type among three groups at baseline. The mean Hb levels at month 3 posttransplant (128.00±19.62 vs. 118.59±11.60 g/L, P=0.048) and the average change in Hb levels from week 2 to month 3 (48.05±22.53 vs. 31.45±12.96 g/L, P=0.005) in the roxadustat group were significantly higher than those in the untreated group. However, there was no significant difference in the above indices between the roxadustat and ESA groups. At month 3, the total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and levels of transferrin were significantly higher while levels of ferritin, hepcidin and iFGF23 were significantly lower in the roxadustat group than in other groups (P<0.05). No significant difference was found in creatinine or estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) levels among the three groups at month 3. During the follow-up, no adverse events related to roxadustat were reported. Conclusions Administration of roxadustat in KTRs with early PTA could elevate Hb levels effectively and safely by enhancing endogenous EPO production and improving iron utilization. Further randomized studies with larger sample size are necessary to verify our results.
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- Hui Li
- Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine/Research Centre of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Surgery and Urology, Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine/Research Centre of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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A review of ferric citrate clinical studies, and the rationale and design of the Ferric Citrate and Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (FIT4KiD) trial. Pediatr Nephrol 2022; 37:2547-2557. [PMID: 35237863 PMCID: PMC9437144 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-022-05492-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by many co-morbidities, including impaired growth and development, CKD-mineral and bone disorder, anemia, dysregulated iron metabolism, and cardiovascular disease. In pediatric CKD cohorts, higher circulating concentrations of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) are associated with some of these adverse clinical outcomes, including CKD progression and left ventricular hypertrophy. It is hypothesized that lowering FGF23 levels will reduce the risk of these events and improve clinical outcomes. Reducing FGF23 levels in CKD may be accomplished by targeting two key stimuli of FGF23 production-dietary phosphate absorption and iron deficiency. Ferric citrate is approved for use as an enteral phosphate binder and iron replacement product in adults with CKD. Clinical trials in adult CKD cohorts have also demonstrated that ferric citrate decreases circulating FGF23 concentrations. This review outlines the possible deleterious effects of excess FGF23 in CKD, summarizes data from the adult CKD clinical trials of ferric citrate, and presents the Ferric Citrate and Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (FIT4KiD) study, a randomized, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the effects of ferric citrate on FGF23 in pediatric patients with CKD stages 3-4 (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT04741646).
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A Nano Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent (Nano-ESA) for the Treatment of Anemia and Associated Disorders. iScience 2022; 25:105021. [PMID: 36111254 PMCID: PMC9468392 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.105021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Tu C, Huang G, Li C, Cheng L, Min Y, Li H, Mao D, Xiong F. Exploring Mechanisms by Which Danggui Buxue Decoction Regulates Inflammation and Improves Renal Anemia Based on Network Pharmacology. Nat Prod Commun 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x221093905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Renal anemia occurs frequently in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is related to chronic inflammation. Danggui Buxue Decoction (DBD) can treat anemia and improve the chronic inflammation. However, whether DBD treatment attenuates anemia by regulating inflammation in CKD patients with renal anemia is unknown. Therefore, this study explored inflammation-related network targets of DBD in renal anemia therapy and verified the interaction between DBD active ingredients and inflammatory proteins by molecular docking. Methods: The main effective components and targets of DBD were screened using the Traditional Chinese Medicine System Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform. Renal anemia-related biomolecules were searched in the GeneCards, OMIM, TTD, Pharmgkb, and DrugBank databases. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) data were downloaded from the STRING database and core targets were obtained. Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses for core targets were performed. Finally, active ingredients and core biomolecules were determined using molecular docking. Results: Twenty-two active components and 158 targets for DBD treatment of renal anemia were screened, and an “ingredient-target” network was constructed. Twenty core target genes were screened from the PPI data. Vascular endothelial growth factor A, Signal Transducer and Activator of transcription 1, C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 8, post-transcriptional gene silencing 2, and interleukin (IL)-1β were identified as inflammatory proteins. GO items related to inflammation and DBD included lipopolysaccharide, cellular response to chemical stress, and oxidative stress-related reactions. KEGG enrichment analyses showed that core inflammatory pathways mainly involved the IL-17 signaling pathway, tumor necrosis factor signaling pathway, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase-protein kinase B signaling pathway. Molecular docking results indicated that the binding energy of quercetin, an active ingredient of DBD, to the 5 core proteins was less than −6 kcal·mol−1. Conclusion: DBD might have protective effects against renal anemia by improving inflammation. Quercetin might modulate multiple inflammatory proteins and pathways.
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- Can Tu
- Department of Nephrology, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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Vaculik J, Wenchich L, Bobelyak M, Pavelka K, Stepan JJ. A decrease in serum 1,25(OH) 2D after elective hip replacement and during bone healing is associated with changes in serum iron and plasma FGF23. J Endocrinol Invest 2022; 45:1039-1044. [PMID: 35079976 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-022-01746-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Although calcitriol is essential for bone healing, its serum concentrations are low after hip surgery, and they continue to decline during bone healing. This study aimed to test the hypothesis of an association of changes in calcitriol production with the status of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) and iron deficiency after elective hip replacement for coxarthrosis. METHODS In this prospective study, we measured the biomarkers of 17 patients undergoing elective hip replacement on admission, on the first day after surgery, and at the regular check-up after 48 ± 8 days. The serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, transferrin, ferritin, parathyroid hormone, intact plasma FGF23 (iFGF23) and C-terminal FGF23 (cFGF23) were determined. RESULTS In our patients who underwent elective hip replacement, significant correlations existed between the percent change in the conversion rate of 25(OH)D to 1,25(OH)2D, plasma intact to C-terminal FGF23 ratio, and serum iron. CONCLUSIONS The production of calcitriol is compromised after elective hip replacement surgery, leading to reduced levels of active vitamin D in the serum. Significant correlations between the percent change in the conversion rate of 25(OH)D to 1,25(OH)2D, plasma intact to C-terminal FGF23 ratio, and serum iron on the first day as well as 7 weeks after surgery could inspire future studies to determine whether and how calcitriol deficiency should be corrected, especially in fracture cases.
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- J Vaculik
- Orthopedic Department, Bulovka Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
- Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
- Orthopedic Department, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Rheumatology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Orthopedic Department, Bulovka Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
- Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Rheumatology, Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of Rheumatology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Rheumatology, Prague, Czech Republic.
- Department of Rheumatology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
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Vervloet MG. Shedding Light on the Complex Regulation of FGF23. Metabolites 2022; 12:metabo12050401. [PMID: 35629904 PMCID: PMC9147863 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12050401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Early research has suggested a rather straightforward relation between phosphate exposure, increased serum FGF23 (Fibroblast Growth Factor 23) concentrations and clinical endpoints. Unsurprisingly, however, subsequent studies have revealed a much more complex interplay between autocrine and paracrine factors locally in bone like PHEX and DMP1, concentrations of minerals in particular calcium and phosphate, calciprotein particles, and endocrine systems like parathyroid hormone PTH and the vitamin D system. In addition to these physiological regulators, an expanding list of disease states are shown to influence FGF23 levels, usually increasing it, and as such increase the burden of disease. While some of these physiological or pathological factors, like inflammatory cytokines, may partially confound the association of FGF23 and clinical endpoints, others are in the same causal path, are targetable and hence hold the promise of future treatment options to alleviate FGF23-driven toxicity, for instance in chronic kidney disease, the FGF23-associated disease with the highest prevalence by far. These factors will be reviewed here and their relative importance described, thereby possibly opening potential means for future therapeutic strategies.
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- Marc G. Vervloet
- Amsterdam UMC, Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Nephrology, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands; ; Tel.: +31-20-4442671
- Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Diabetes and Metabolism, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Hanudel MR, Czaya B, Wong S, Jung G, Chua K, Qiao B, Gabayan V, Ganz T. Renoprotective effects of ferric citrate in a mouse model of chronic kidney disease. Sci Rep 2022; 12:6695. [PMID: 35461329 PMCID: PMC9035171 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10842-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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AbstractIn chronic kidney disease, ferric citrate has been shown to be an effective phosphate binder and source of enteral iron; however, the effects of ferric citrate on the kidney have been less well-studied. Here, in Col4α3 knockout mice—a murine model of progressive chronic kidney disease, we evaluated the effects of five weeks of 1% ferric citrate dietary supplementation. As expected, ferric citrate lowered serum phosphate concentrations and increased serum iron levels in the Col4α3 knockout mice. Consistent with decreased enteral phosphate absorption and possibly improved iron status, ferric citrate greatly reduced circulating fibroblast growth factor 23 levels. Interestingly, ferric citrate also lessened systemic inflammation, improved kidney function, reduced albuminuria, and decreased kidney inflammation and fibrosis, suggesting renoprotective effects of ferric citrate in the setting of chronic kidney disease. The factors mediating possible ferric citrate renoprotection, the mechanisms by which they may act, and whether ferric citrate affects chronic kidney disease progression in humans deserves further study.
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Patino E, Akchurin O. Erythropoiesis-independent effects of iron in chronic kidney disease. Pediatr Nephrol 2022; 37:777-788. [PMID: 34244852 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-021-05191-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) leads to alterations of iron metabolism, which contribute to the development of anemia and necessitates iron supplementation in patients with CKD. Elevated hepcidin accounts for a significant iron redistribution in CKD. Recent data indicate that these alterations in iron homeostasis coupled with therapeutic iron supplementation have pleiotropic effects on many organ systems in patients with CKD, far beyond the traditional hematologic effects of iron; these include effects of iron on inflammation, oxidative stress, kidney fibrosis, cardiovascular disease, CKD-mineral and bone disorder, and skeletal growth in children. The effects of iron supplementation appear to be largely dependent on the route of administration and on the specific iron preparation. Iron-based phosphate binders exemplify the opportunity for using iron for both traditional (anemia) and novel (hyperphosphatemia) indications. Further optimization of iron therapy in patients with CKD may inform new approaches to the treatment of CKD complications and potentially allow modification of disease progression.
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- Edwin Patino
- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA. .,New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Phyllis and David Komansky Children's Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, 505 East 70th Street - HT 388, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
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The regulation of FGF23 under physiological and pathophysiological conditions. Pflugers Arch 2022; 474:281-292. [PMID: 35084563 PMCID: PMC8837506 DOI: 10.1007/s00424-022-02668-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is an important bone hormone that regulates phosphate homeostasis in the kidney along with active vitamin D (1,25(OH)2D3) and parathyroid hormone (PTH). Endocrine effects of FGF23 depend, at least in part, on αKlotho functioning as a co-receptor whereas further paracrine effects in other tissues are αKlotho-independent. Regulation of FGF23 production is complex under both, physiological and pathophysiological conditions. Physiological regulators of FGF23 include, but are not limited to, 1,25(OH)2D3, PTH, dietary phosphorus intake, and further intracellular and extracellular factors, kinases, cytokines, and hormones. Moreover, several acute and chronic diseases including chronic kidney disease (CKD) or further cardiovascular disorders are characterized by early rises in the plasma FGF23 level pointing to further mechanisms effective in the regulation of FGF23 under pathophysiological conditions. Therefore, FGF23 also serves as a prognostic marker in several diseases. Our review aims to comprehensively summarize the regulation of FGF23 in health and disease.
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Leifheit-Nestler M, Vogt I, Haffner D, Richter B. Phosphate Is a Cardiovascular Toxin. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1362:107-134. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-91623-7_11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Limm-Chan B, Wesseling-Perry K, Pearl MH, Jung G, Tsai-Chambers E, Weng PL, Hanudel MR. Associations among erythropoietic, iron-related, and FGF23 parameters in pediatric kidney transplant recipients. Pediatr Nephrol 2021; 36:3241-3249. [PMID: 33903951 PMCID: PMC8448905 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-021-05081-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND In pediatric kidney transplant recipients, anemia is common and oftentimes multifactorial. Hemoglobin concentrations may be affected by traditional factors, such as kidney function and iron status, as well as novel parameters, such as fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23). METHODS Here, we evaluated associations among erythropoietic, iron-related, and FGF23 parameters in a cohort of pediatric kidney transplant recipients, hypothesizing that multiple factors are associated with hemoglobin concentrations. RESULTS In a cross-sectional analysis of 59 pediatric kidney transplant recipients (median (interquartile range) age 16.3 (13.5, 18.6) years, median estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 67 (54, 87) ml/min/1.73 m2), the median age-related hemoglobin standard deviation score (SDS) was -2.1 (-3.3, -1.1). Hemoglobin SDS was positively associated with eGFR and calcium, and was inversely associated with erythropoietin (EPO), mycophenolate dose, and total, but not intact, FGF23. In multivariable analysis, total FGF23 remained inversely associated with hemoglobin SDS, independent of eGFR, iron parameters, EPO, and inflammatory markers, suggesting a novel FGF23-hemoglobin association in pediatric kidney transplant patients. In a subset of patients with repeat measurements, only delta hepcidin was inversely associated with delta hemoglobin SDS. Also, delta EPO positively correlated with delta erythroferrone (ERFE), and delta ERFE inversely correlated with delta hepcidin, suggesting a possible physiologic role for the EPO-ERFE-hepcidin axis in the setting of chronic kidney disease (CKD). CONCLUSION Our study provides further insight into factors potentially associated with erythropoiesis in pediatric kidney transplant recipients. A higher resolution version of the Graphical abstract is available as Supplementary information.
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- Blair Limm-Chan
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, MDCC A2-383, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1752, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, MDCC A2-383, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1752, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, MDCC A2-383, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1752, USA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1752, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, MDCC A2-383, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1752, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, MDCC A2-383, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1752, USA.
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Zhang R, Wang SY, Yang F, Ma S, Lu X, Kan C, Zhang JB. Crosstalk of fibroblast growth factor 23 and anemia-related factors during the development and progression of CKD (Review). Exp Ther Med 2021; 22:1159. [PMID: 34504604 PMCID: PMC8393509 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) plays an important role in the development of chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD). Abnormally elevated levels of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D cause osteocytes to secrete FGF23, which subsequently induces phosphaturia. Recent studies have reported that iron deficiency, erythropoietin (EPO) and hypoxia regulate the pathways responsible for FGF23 production. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the interactions between FGF23 and anemia-related factors are not yet fully understood. The present review discusses the associations between FGF23, iron, EPO and hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs), and their impact on FGF23 bioactivity, focusing on recent studies. Collectively, these findings propose interactions between FGF23 gene expression and anemia-related factors, including iron deficiency, EPO and HIFs. Taken together, these results suggest that FGF23 bioactivity is closely associated with the occurrence of CKD-related anemia and CKD-MBD.
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- Rui Zhang
- Department of Nephrology, Jilin Province People's Hospital, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jilin Province People's Hospital, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jilin Province People's Hospital, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jilin Province People's Hospital, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin 130000, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin 130000, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Jilin Province People's Hospital, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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Lee SH, Kim M, Han KD, Lee JH. Low hemoglobin levels and an increased risk of psoriasis in patients with chronic kidney disease. Sci Rep 2021; 11:14741. [PMID: 34285267 PMCID: PMC8292392 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94165-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Chronic diseases, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), are frequently accompanied by various comorbidities, including anemia, which is considered a surrogate marker of systemic inflammation. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease prevalent in patients with chronic disease. Psoriasis risk in patients with CKD, however, especially in patients with low hemoglobin levels, has never been investigated. In this study, we investigated associations between low hemoglobin levels and psoriasis in patients with CKD using data from the National Health Insurance Service of Korea. During a mean follow-up period of 6.16 ± 1.02 years, psoriasis was recorded in 13,803 patients with CKD (2.39% of CKD patients). The cumulative incidence of psoriasis was significantly higher in CKD patients with anemia (hemoglobin levels < 13 g/dL in men and < 12 g/dL in women) than those without. In multivariate-adjusted Cox proportional hazards regression models, the risk of psoriasis was significantly higher in anemic CKD patients than nonanemic CKD patients (hazard ratio [HR] 1.136, 95% CI 1.089–1.185, p < 0.001). Additionally, we noted that the incidence of psoriasis decreased with increasing hemoglobin levels in CKD patients (HR 0.953, 95% CI 0.942–0.965, p < 0.001). Altogether, our findings indicate that low hemoglobin levels are significantly related to psoriasis risk in patients with CKD. Further study is required to elucidate whether low hemoglobin levels have an impact on the development of psoriasis or are merely a surrogate marker of psoriasis risk in patients with CKD.
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- Si-Hyung Lee
- Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medical Statistics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, Korea.
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Colucci S, Marques O, Altamura S. 20 years of Hepcidin: How far we have come. Semin Hematol 2021; 58:132-144. [PMID: 34389105 DOI: 10.1053/j.seminhematol.2021.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Twenty years ago the discovery of hepcidin deeply changed our understanding of the regulation of systemic iron homeostasis. It is now clear that hepcidin orchestrates systemic iron levels by controlling the amount of iron exported into the bloodstream through ferroportin. Hepcidin expression is increased in situations where systemic iron levels should be reduced, such as in iron overload and infection. Conversely, hepcidin is repressed during iron deficiency, hypoxia or expanded erythropoiesis, to increase systemic iron availability and sustain erythropoiesis. In this review, we will focus on molecular mechanisms of hepcidin regulation and on the pathological consequences of their disruption.
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- Silvia Colucci
- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology - University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.; Molecular Medicine Partnership Unit, EMBL and University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology - University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.; Molecular Medicine Partnership Unit, EMBL and University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology - University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.; Molecular Medicine Partnership Unit, EMBL and University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany..
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Interplay of erythropoietin, fibroblast growth factor 23, and erythroferrone in patients with hereditary hemolytic anemia. Blood Adv 2021; 4:1678-1682. [PMID: 32324886 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2020001595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Recently, erythropoietin (EPO) was identified as regulator of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23). Proteolytic cleavage of biologically active intact FGF23 (iFGF23) results in the formation of C-terminal fragments (cFGF23). An increase in cFGF23 relative to iFGF23 suppresses FGF receptor signaling by competitive inhibition. EPO lowers the i:cFGF23 ratio, thereby overcoming iFGF23-mediated suppression of erythropoiesis. We investigated EPO-FGF23 signaling and levels of erythroferrone (ERFE) in 90 patients with hereditary hemolytic anemia (www.trialregister.nl [NL5189]). We show, for the first time, the importance of EPO-FGF23 signaling in hereditary hemolytic anemia: there was a clear correlation between total FGF23 and EPO levels (r = +0.64; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.09-0.89), which persisted after adjustment for iron load, inflammation, and kidney function. There was no correlation between iFGF23 and EPO. Data are consistent with a low i:cFGF23 ratio. Therefore, as expected, we report a correlation between EPO and ERFE in a diverse set of hereditary hemolytic anemias (r = +0.47; 95% CI, 0.14-0.69). There was no association between ERFE and total FGF23 or iFGF23, which suggests that ERFE does not contribute to the connection between FGF23 and EPO. These findings open a new area of research and might provide potentially new druggable targets with the opportunity to ameliorate ineffective erythropoiesis and the development of disease complications in hereditary hemolytic anemias.
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Liu C, Li X, Zhao Z, Chi Y, Cui L, Zhang Q, Ping F, Chai X, Jiang Y, Wang O, Li M, Xing X, Xia W. Iron deficiency plays essential roles in the trigger, treatment, and prognosis of autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets. Osteoporos Int 2021; 32:737-745. [PMID: 32995940 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-020-05649-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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UNLABELLED By analyzing iron status of 14 ADHR patients, we found that iron deficiency was an important trigger of ADHR. Correcting iron deficiency significantly improved patients' symptoms. Meanwhile, patients' serum phosphate showed positive correlations with iron metabolism parameters and hemoglobin-related parameters, suggesting the necessity of monitoring and correcting the iron status in ADHR. INTRODUCTION Autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets (ADHR) is unique for its incomplete penetrance, variety of disease onsets, and waxing and waning phenotypes. Iron deficiency is a trigger of ADHR. This study aimed to clarify the role of iron deficiency in ADHR. METHODS Data of clinical manifestations and laboratory examinations were collected from patients among eight kindreds with ADHR. Multiple regression and Pearson's correlation tests were performed to test the relationships of serum phosphate levels and other laboratory variables during the patients' follow-ups. RESULTS Among 23 ADHR patients with fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) mutations, 14 patients presented with obvious symptoms. Ten patients had iron deficiency at the onset of ADHR, coinciding with menarche, menorrhagia, pregnancy, and chronic gastrointestinal bleeding. Two patients who did not have their iron status tested presented with symptoms after abortion and pregnancy in one patient each, which suggested that they also had iron deficiency at onset. Patients were treated with ferrous succinate tablets, vitamin C, and neutral phosphate and calcitriol. With correction of the iron status, the patients' symptoms showed notable improvement, with increased serum phosphate levels. Two patients' FGF23 levels also declined to the normal range. There were strong correlations between serum phosphate and serum iron levels (r = 0.7689, p < 0.0001), serum ferritin levels (r = 0.5312, p = 0.002), iron saturation (r = 0.7907, p < 0.0001), and transferrin saturation (r = 0.7875, p < 0.001). We also examined the relationships between serum phosphate levels and hemoglobin-related indices, which were significant (hemoglobin: r = 0.71, p < 0.0001; MCV: r = 0.7589, p < 0.0001; MCH: r = 0.8218, p < 0.0001; and MCHC: r = 0.7751, p < 0.0001). Longitudinal data of six patients' follow-up also showed synchronous changes in serum phosphate with serum iron levels. CONCLUSIONS Iron deficiency plays an important role in triggering ADHR. Monitoring and correcting the iron status are helpful for diagnosing and treating ADHR. Iron metabolism parameters and hemoglobin-related parameters are positively correlated with serum phosphate levels in patients with ADHR and iron deficiency, and these might serve as good indicators of prognosis of ADHR.
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- C Liu
- Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
- Department of Geriatrics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, NHC Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Simultaneous management of disordered phosphate and iron homeostasis to correct fibroblast growth factor 23 and associated outcomes in chronic kidney disease. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 2021; 29:359-366. [PMID: 32452919 DOI: 10.1097/mnh.0000000000000614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Hyperphosphatemia, iron deficiency, and anemia are powerful stimuli of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) production and are highly prevalent complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In this manuscript, we put in perspective the newest insights on FGF23 regulation by iron and phosphate and their effects on CKD progression and associated outcomes. We especially focus on new studies aiming to reduce FGF23 levels, and we present new data that suggest major benefits of combined corrections of iron, phosphate, and FGF23 in CKD. RECENT FINDINGS New studies show that simultaneously correcting iron deficiency and hyperphosphatemia in CKD reduces the magnitude of FGF23 increase. Promising therapies using iron-based phosphate binders in CKD might mitigate cardiac and renal injury and improve survival. SUMMARY New strategies to lower FGF23 have emerged, and we discuss their benefits and risks in the context of CKD. Novel clinical and preclinical studies highlight the effects of phosphate restriction and iron repletion on FGF23 regulation.
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Lee KH, Ho Y, Tarng DC. Iron Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease: Days of Future Past. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:1008. [PMID: 33498292 PMCID: PMC7863960 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22031008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Anemia affects millions of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and prompt iron supplementation can lead to reductions in the required dose of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, thereby reducing medical costs. Oral and intravenous (IV) traditional iron preparations are considered far from ideal, primarily due to gastrointestinal intolerability and the potential risk of infusion reactions, respectively. Fortunately, the emergence of novel iron replacement therapies has engendered a paradigm shift in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients with CKD. For example, oral ferric citrate is an efficacious and safe phosphate binder that increases iron stores to maintain hemoglobin levels. Additional benefits include reductions in fibroblast growth factor 23 levels and the activation of 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D. The new-generation IV iron preparations ferumoxytol, iron isomaltoside 1000, and ferric carboxymaltose are characterized by a reduced risk of infusion reactions and are clinically well tolerated as a rapid high-dose infusion. In patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD), ferric pyrophosphate citrate (FPC) administered through dialysate enables the replacement of ongoing uremic and HD-related iron loss. FPC transports iron directly to transferrin, bypassing the reticuloendothelial system and avoiding iron sequestration. Moreover, this paper summarizes recent advancements of hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors and future perspectives in renal anemia management.
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- Kuo-Hua Lee
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 11217, Taiwan; (K.-H.L.); (Y.H.)
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 11217, Taiwan
- Center for Intelligent Drug Systems and Smart Bio-devices (IDSB), Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 11217, Taiwan; (K.-H.L.); (Y.H.)
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 11217, Taiwan; (K.-H.L.); (Y.H.)
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 11217, Taiwan
- Center for Intelligent Drug Systems and Smart Bio-devices (IDSB), Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
- Department of Biological Science and Technology, College of Biological Science and Technology, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
- Department and Institute of Physiology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 11217, Taiwan
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Ratsma DMA, Zillikens MC, van der Eerden BCJ. Upstream Regulators of Fibroblast Growth Factor 23. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:588096. [PMID: 33716961 PMCID: PMC7952762 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.588096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) has been described as an important regulator of mineral homeostasis, but has lately also been linked to iron deficiency, inflammation, and erythropoiesis. FGF23 is essential for the maintenance of phosphate homeostasis in the body and activating mutations in the gene itself or inactivating mutations in its upstream regulators can result in severe chronic hypophosphatemia, where an unbalanced mineral homeostasis often leads to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. FGF23 can be regulated by changes in transcriptional activity or by changes at the post-translational level. The balance between O-glycosylation and phosphorylation is an important determinant of how much active intact or inactive cleaved FGF23 will be released in the circulation. In the past years, it has become evident that iron deficiency and inflammation regulate FGF23 in a way that is not associated with its classical role in mineral metabolism. These conditions will not only result in an upregulation of FGF23 transcription, but also in increased cleavage, leaving the levels of active intact FGF23 unchanged. The exact mechanisms behind and function of this process are still unclear. However, a deeper understanding of FGF23 regulation in both the classical and non-classical way is important to develop better treatment options for diseases associated with disturbed FGF23 biology. In this review, we describe how the currently known upstream regulators of FGF23 change FGF23 transcription and affect its post-translational modifications at the molecular level.
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Sharma S, Katz R, Dubin RF, Drew DA, Gutierrez OM, Shlipak MG, Sarnak MJ, Ix JH. FGF23 and Cause-Specific Mortality in Community-Living Individuals-The Health, Aging, and Body Composition Study. J Am Geriatr Soc 2020; 69:711-717. [PMID: 33170519 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.16910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-23 is a key regulator of mineral metabolism and has been linked with left ventricular hypertrophy in animal models. Most existing epidemiologic studies evaluated a C-terminal FGF23 assay which measures both the intact (active) hormone and inactive fragments. The relationship of intact FGF23 with cause-specific mortality is unknown. DESIGN Prospective analyses of data from Health, Aging, & Body Composition (HABC) study. SETTING Community-living adults aged 70 to 79 years with longitudinal follow up.
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- Shilpa Sharma
- Division of Nephrology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Kidney Health Research Collaborative, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Departments of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Kidney Health Research Collaborative, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Nephrology-Hypertension, University of California San Diego and Veteran Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, California, USA
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The Role of Iron and Erythropoietin in the Association of Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 with Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease in Humans. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9082640. [PMID: 32823844 PMCID: PMC7463779 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9082640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Anemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an almost universal complication of this condition. Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), a key-player in mineral metabolism, is reportedly associated with anemia and hemoglobin levels in non-dialysis CKD patients. Here, we sought to further characterize this association while taking into account the biologically active, intact fraction of FGF23, iron metabolism, and erythropoietin (EPO). Hemoglobin, EPO, iron, and mineral metabolism parameters, including both intact and c-terminal-FGF23 (iFGF23 and cFGF23, respectively) were measured cross-sectionally in 225 non-dialysis CKD patients (stage 1–5, median eGFR: 30 mL/min./1.73m2) not on erythropoiesis stimulating agents or intravenous iron therapy. Statistical analysis was performed by multiple linear regression. After adjustment for eGFR and other important confounders, only cFGF23 but not iFGF23 was significantly associated with hemoglobin levels and this association was largely accounted for by iron metabolism parameters. cFGF23 but not iFGF23 was also associated with mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) and mean corpuscular volume (MCV), again in dependence on iron metabolism parameters. Similarly, EPO concentrations were associated with cFGF23 but not iFGF23, but their contribution to the association of cFGF23 with hemoglobin levels was marginal. In pre-dialysis CKD patients, the observed association of FGF23 with hemoglobin seems to be restricted to cFGF23 and largely explained by the iron status.
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Honda H, Tanaka K, Michihata T, Shibagaki K, Yuza T, Hirao K, Tomosugi N, Ganz T, Higashimoto Y. Erythropoiesis stimulating agents are associated with serum fibroblast growth factor 23 metabolism in patients on hemodialysis. Clin Kidney J 2020; 14:943-949. [PMID: 33777378 PMCID: PMC7986323 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfaa042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to determine associations among short- and long-acting erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs), changes in serum fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) and biomarkers of iron metabolism. Methods Among 108 patients on hemodialysis (HD), 44 received every 2 weeks or monthly doses of continuous erythropoiesis receptor activator (CERA), 31 received weekly doses of darbepoetin-α, 24 received three doses per week of epoetin-β and 9 were not treated with an ESA. Intact and C-terminal FGF23 and transferrin saturation (TSAT), ferritin, erythroferrone and hepcidin 25 were measured in blood samples collected before the HD session at the end of the dialysis week (baseline, Day 0) and on Days 3, 5, 7 and 14 thereafter. Results Levels of ferritin, hepcidin 25 and erythroferrone as well as TSAT were significantly decreased or elevated in patients treated with CERA compared with other types of ESAs. Levels of C-terminal FGF23 increased in all groups during the observation period. Levels of intact FGF23 and ratios of intact FGF23 to C-terminal FGF23 gradually decreased between Days 3 and 7 in the CERA but not in the other groups. Multivariate models associated changes in hepcidin 25 and phosphate with those of intact FGF23. Conclusion The long-acting ESA CERA might influence levels of intact FGF23 by increasing FGF23 cleavage in patients on HD in association with prolonged hepcidin 25 suppression.
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- Hirokazu Honda
- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Dialysis, Suiyukai Clinic, Nara, Japan
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- Division of Dialysis, Shibagaki Dialysis Clinic Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Dialysis, Shibagaki Dialysis Clinic Kugahara, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Dialysis, Shibagaki Dialysis Clinic Togoshi, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Systems Bioscience for Drug Discovery, Medical Research Institute, Kanazawa Medical University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Department of Pathology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Patino E, Doty SB, Bhatia D, Meza K, Zhu YS, Rivella S, Choi ME, Akchurin O. Carbonyl iron and iron dextran therapies cause adverse effects on bone health in juveniles with chronic kidney disease. Kidney Int 2020; 98:1210-1224. [PMID: 32574618 DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2020.05.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Revised: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Anemia is a frequent complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), related in part to the disruption of iron metabolism. Iron therapy is very common in children with CKD and excess iron has been shown to induce bone loss in non-CKD settings, but the impact of iron on bone health in CKD remains poorly understood. Here, we evaluated the effect of oral and parenteral iron therapy on bone transcriptome, bone histology and morphometry in two mouse models of juvenile CKD (adenine-induced and 5/6-nephrectomy). Both modalities of iron therapy effectively improved anemia in the mice with CKD, and lowered bone Fgf23 expression. At the same time, iron therapy suppressed genes implicated in bone formation and resulted in the loss of cortical and trabecular bone in the mice with CKD. Bone resorption was activated in untreated CKD, but iron therapy had no additional effect on this. Furthermore, we assessed the relationship between biomarkers of bone turnover and iron status in a cohort of children with CKD. Children treated with iron had lower levels of circulating biomarkers of bone formation (bone-specific alkaline phosphatase and the amino-terminal propeptide of type 1 procollagen), as well as fewer circulating osteoblast precursors, compared to children not treated with iron. These differences were independent of age, sex, and glomerular filtration rate. Thus, iron therapy adversely affected bone health in juvenile mice with CKD and was associated with low levels of bone formation biomarkers in children with CKD.
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- Edwin Patino
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Research Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Clinical and Translational Science Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA; Division of Endocrinology, Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Group, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Division of Hematology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA; NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA; NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
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Hanudel MR, Eisenga MF, Rappaport M, Chua K, Qiao B, Jung G, Gabayan V, Gales B, Ramos G, de Jong MA, van Zanden JJ, de Borst MH, Bakker SJL, Nemeth E, Salusky IB, Gaillard CAJM, Ganz T. Effects of erythropoietin on fibroblast growth factor 23 in mice and humans. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2020; 34:2057-2065. [PMID: 30007314 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfy189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Erythropoietin (EPO) has been reported as a novel determinant of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) production; however, it is unknown whether FGF23 is stimulated by chronic exposure to EPO or by EPO administration in nonpolycystic chronic kidney disease (CKD) models. METHODS We analyzed the effects of chronic EPO on FGF23 in murine models with chronically high EPO levels and normal kidney function. We studied the effects of exogenous EPO on FGF23 in wild-type mice, with and without CKD, injected with EPO. Also, in four independent human CKD cohorts, we evaluated associations between FGF23 and serum EPO levels or exogenous EPO dose. RESULTS Mice with high endogenous EPO have elevated circulating total FGF23, increased disproportionately to intact FGF23, suggesting coupling of increased FGF23 production with increased proteolytic cleavage. Similarly, in wild-type mice with and without CKD, a single exogenous EPO dose acutely increases circulating total FGF23 out of proportion to intact FGF23. In these murine models, the bone marrow is shown to be a novel source of EPO-stimulated FGF23 production. In humans, serum EPO levels and recombinant human EPO dose are positively and independently associated with total FGF23 levels across the spectrum of CKD and after kidney transplantation. In our largest cohort of 680 renal transplant recipients, serum EPO levels are associated with total FGF23, but not intact FGF23, consistent with the effects of EPO on FGF23 production and metabolism observed in our murine models. CONCLUSION EPO affects FGF23 production and metabolism, which may have important implications for CKD patients.
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- Mark R Hanudel
- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Certe, Department of Clinical Chemistry, Martini Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, University of Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Tomas Ganz
- From the Departments of Medicine and Pathology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles
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FGF23 at the crossroads of phosphate, iron economy and erythropoiesis. Nat Rev Nephrol 2019; 16:7-19. [PMID: 31519999 DOI: 10.1038/s41581-019-0189-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) was initially characterized as an important regulator of phosphate and calcium homeostasis. New research advances demonstrate that FGF23 is also linked to iron economy, inflammation and erythropoiesis. These advances have been fuelled, in part, by the serendipitous development of two distinct FGF23 assays that can substitute for invasive bone biopsies to infer the activity of the three main steps of FGF23 regulation in bone: transcription, post-translational modification and peptide cleavage. This 'liquid bone biopsy for FGF23 dynamics' enables large-scale longitudinal studies of FGF23 regulation that would otherwise be impossible in humans. The balance between FGF23 production, post-translational modification and cleavage is maintained or perturbed in different hereditary monogenic conditions and in acquired conditions that mimic these genetic disorders, including iron deficiency, inflammation, treatment with ferric carboxymaltose and chronic kidney disease. Looking ahead, a deeper understanding of the relationships between FGF23 regulation, iron homeostasis and erythropoiesis can be leveraged to devise novel therapeutic targets for treatment of anaemia and states of FGF23 excess, including chronic kidney disease.
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Hanudel MR, Zinter MS, Chen L, Gala K, Lim M, Guglielmo M, Deshmukh T, Vangala S, Matthay M, Sapru A. Plasma total fibroblast growth factor 23 levels are associated with acute kidney injury and mortality in children with acute respiratory distress syndrome. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0222065. [PMID: 31487315 PMCID: PMC6728039 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0222065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has high rates of mortality and multisystem morbidity. Pre-clinical data suggest that fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) may contribute to pulmonary pathology, and FGF23 is associated with mortality and morbidity, including acute kidney injury (AKI), in non-ARDS cohorts. Here, we assess whether FGF23 is associated with AKI and/or mortality in a cohort of 161 pediatric ARDS patients. Plasma total (intact + C-terminal) FGF23 and intact FGF23 concentrations were measured within 24 hours of ARDS diagnosis (Day 1), and associations with Day 3 AKI and 60-day mortality were evaluated. 35 patients (22%) developed AKI by 3 days post-ARDS diagnosis, and 25 (16%) died by 60 days post-ARDS diagnosis. In unadjusted models, higher Day 1 total FGF23 was associated with Day 3 AKI (odds ratio (OR) 2.22 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.62, 3.03], p<0.001), but Day 1 intact FGF23 was not. In a model adjusted for demographics and disease severity, total FGF23 remained associated with AKI (OR 1.52 [95% CI 1.02, 2.26], p = 0.039). In unadjusted models, both higher Day 1 total and intact FGF23 were associated with 60-day mortality (OR 1.43 [95% CI 1.07, 1.91], p = 0.014; and OR 1.44 [95% CI 1.02, 2.05], p = 0.039, respectively). In the adjusted model, only total FGF23 remained associated with 60-day mortality (OR 1.62 [95% CI 1.07, 2.45], p = 0.023). In a subgroup analysis of patients with Day 1 plasma IL-6 concentrations available, inflammation partially mediated the association between total FGF23 and AKI. Our data suggest both inflammation-dependent and inflammation-independent associations between total FGF23 and clinical outcomes in pediatric ARDS patients.
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- Mark R. Hanudel
- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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Francis C, Courbon G, Gerber C, Neuburg S, Wang X, Dussold C, Capella M, Qi L, Isakova T, Mehta R, Martin A, Wolf M, David V. Ferric citrate reduces fibroblast growth factor 23 levels and improves renal and cardiac function in a mouse model of chronic kidney disease. Kidney Int 2019; 96:1346-1358. [PMID: 31668632 DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2019.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Iron deficiency, anemia, hyperphosphatemia, and increased fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) are common and interrelated complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that are linked to CKD progression, cardiovascular disease and death. Ferric citrate is an oral phosphate binder that decreases dietary phosphate absorption and serum FGF23 concentrations while increasing iron stores and hemoglobin in patients with CKD. Here we compared the effects of ferric citrate administration versus a mineral sufficient control diet using the Col4a3 knockout mouse model of progressive CKD and age-matched wild-type mice. Ferric citrate was given to knockout mice for four weeks beginning at six weeks of age when they had overt CKD, or for six weeks beginning at four weeks of age when they had early CKD. Ten-week-old knockout mice on the control diet showed overt iron deficiency, anemia, hyperphosphatemia, increased serum FGF23, hypertension, decreased kidney function, and left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Ferric citrate rescued iron deficiency and anemia in knockout mice regardless of the timing of treatment initiation. Circulating levels and bone expression of FGF23 were reduced in knockout mice given ferric citrate with more pronounced reductions observed when ferric citrate was initiated in early CKD. Ferric citrate decreased serum phosphate only when it was initiated in early CKD. While ferric citrate mitigated systolic dysfunction in knockout mice regardless of timing of treatment initiation, early initiation of ferric citrate also reduced renal fibrosis and proteinuria, improved kidney function, and prolonged life span. Thus, initiation of ferric citrate treatment early in the course of murine CKD lowered FGF23, slowed CKD progression, improved cardiac function and significantly improved survival.
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- Connor Francis
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, and Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, and Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, and Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, and Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, and Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, and Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, and Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, and Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, and Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, and Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, and Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, and Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, and Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Czaya B, Faul C. The Role of Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 in Inflammation and Anemia. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E4195. [PMID: 31461904 PMCID: PMC6747522 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20174195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), adverse outcomes such as systemic inflammation and anemia are contributing pathologies which increase the risks for cardiovascular mortality. Amongst these complications, abnormalities in mineral metabolism and the metabolic milieu are associated with chronic inflammation and iron dysregulation, and fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is a risk factor in this context. FGF23 is a bone-derived hormone that is essential for regulating vitamin D and phosphate homeostasis. In the early stages of CKD, serum FGF23 levels rise 1000-fold above normal values in an attempt to maintain normal phosphate levels. Despite this compensatory action, clinical CKD studies have demonstrated powerful and dose-dependent associations between FGF23 levels and higher risks for mortality. A prospective pathomechanism coupling elevated serum FGF23 levels with CKD-associated anemia and cardiovascular injury is its strong association with chronic inflammation. In this review, we will examine the current experimental and clinical evidence regarding the role of FGF23 in renal physiology as well as in the pathophysiology of CKD with an emphasis on chronic inflammation and anemia.
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- Brian Czaya
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
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Eisenga MF, Emans ME, van der Putten K, Cramer MJ, Diepenbroek A, Velthuis BK, Doevendans PA, Verhaar MC, Joles JA, Bakker SJL, Nolte IM, Braam B, Gaillard CAJM. Epoetin Beta and C-Terminal Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease. J Am Heart Assoc 2019; 8:e011130. [PMID: 31423921 PMCID: PMC6759901 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.118.011130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background In patients with chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease, correction of anemia with erythropoietin-stimulating agents targeting normal hemoglobin levels is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Emerging data suggest a direct effect of erythropoietin on fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), elevated levels of which have been associated with adverse outcomes. We investigate effects of erythropoietin-stimulating agents in patients with both chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease focusing on FGF23. Methods and Results In the EPOCARES (Erythropoietin in CardioRenal Syndrome) study, we randomized 56 anemic patients (median age 74 [interquartile range 69-80] years, 66% male) with both chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease into 3 groups, of which 2 received epoetin beta 50 IU/kg per week for 50 weeks, and the third group served as control. Measurements were performed at baseline and after 2, 26, and 50 weeks. Data were analyzed using linear mixed-model analysis. After 50 weeks of erythropoietin-stimulating agent treatment, hematocrit and hemoglobin levels increased. Similarly, C-terminal FGF23 levels, in contrast to intact FGF23 levels, rose significantly due to erythropoietin-stimulating agents as compared with the controls. During median follow-up for 5.7 (2.0-5.7) years, baseline C-terminal FGF23 levels were independently associated with increased risk of mortality (hazard ratio 2.20; 95% CI, 1.35-3.59; P=0.002). Conclusions Exogenous erythropoietin increases C-terminal FGF23 levels markedly over a period of 50 weeks, elevated levels of which, even at baseline, are significantly associated with an increased risk of mortality. The current results, in a randomized trial setting, underline the strong relationship between erythropoietin and FGF23 physiology in patients with chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Clinical Trial Registration URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00356733.
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- Michele F Eisenga
- Division of Nephrology Department of Internal Medicine University of Groningen University Medical Center Groningen Groningen the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology Ikazia Hospital Rotterdam the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology University of Utrecht University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Division of Nephrology Department of Internal Medicine University of Groningen University Medical Center Groningen Groningen the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology University of Utrecht University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology University of Utrecht University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension University of Utrecht University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension University of Utrecht University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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- Division of Nephrology Department of Internal Medicine University of Groningen University Medical Center Groningen Groningen the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology University of Groningen University Medical Center Groningen Groningen the Netherlands
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- Division of Nephrology and Immunology Department of Medicine University of Alberta Edmonton Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology University of Utrecht University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht the Netherlands
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Bär L, Stournaras C, Lang F, Föller M. Regulation of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) in health and disease. FEBS Lett 2019; 593:1879-1900. [PMID: 31199502 DOI: 10.1002/1873-3468.13494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is mainly produced in the bone and, upon secretion, forms a complex with a FGF receptor and coreceptor αKlotho. FGF23 can exert several endocrine functions, such as inhibiting renal phosphate reabsorption and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 production. Moreover, it has paracrine activities on several cell types, including neutrophils and hepatocytes. Klotho and Fgf23 deficiencies result in pathologies otherwise encountered in age-associated diseases, mainly as a result of hyperphosphataemia-dependent calcification. FGF23 levels are also perturbed in the plasma of patients with several disorders, including kidney or cardiovascular diseases. Here, we review mechanisms controlling FGF23 production and discuss how FGF23 regulation is perturbed in disease.
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- Ludmilla Bär
- Institute of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, University of Crete Medical School, Heraklion, Greece
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- Institute of Physiology, University of Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Physiology, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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Eisenga MF, De Jong MA, Van der Meer P, Leaf DE, Huls G, Nolte IM, Gaillard CAJM, Bakker SJL, De Borst MH. Iron deficiency, elevated erythropoietin, fibroblast growth factor 23, and mortality in the general population of the Netherlands: A cohort study. PLoS Med 2019; 16:e1002818. [PMID: 31170159 PMCID: PMC6553711 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Emerging data in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients suggest that iron deficiency and higher circulating levels of erythropoietin (EPO) stimulate the expression and concomitant cleavage of the osteocyte-derived, phosphate-regulating hormone fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), a risk factor for premature mortality. To date, clinical implications of iron deficiency and high EPO levels in the general population, and the potential downstream role of FGF23, are unclear. Therefore, we aimed to determine the associations between iron deficiency and higher EPO levels with mortality, and the potential mediating role of FGF23, in a cohort of community-dwelling subjects. METHODS AND FINDINGS We analyzed 6,544 community-dwelling subjects (age 53 ± 12 years; 50% males) who participated in the Prevention of Renal and Vascular End-Stage Disease (PREVEND) study-a prospective population-based cohort study, of which we used the second survey (2001-2003)-and follow-up was performed for a median of 8 years. We measured circulating parameters of iron status, EPO levels, and plasma total FGF23 levels. Our primary outcome was all-cause mortality. In multivariable linear regression analyses, ferritin (ß = -0.43), transferrin saturation (TSAT) (ß = -0.17), hepcidin (ß = -0.36), soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR; ß = 0.33), and EPO (ß = 0.28) were associated with FGF23 level, independent of potential confounders. During median (interquartile range [IQR]) follow-up of 8.2 (7.7-8.8) years, 379 (6%) subjects died. In multivariable Cox regression analyses, lower levels of TSAT (hazard ratio [HR] per 1 standard deviation [SD], 0.84; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.75-0.95; P = 0.004) and higher levels of sTfR (HR, 1.15; 95% CI 1.03-1.28; P = 0.01), EPO (HR, 1.17; 95% CI 1.05-1.29; P = 0.004), and FGF23 (HR, 1.20; 95% CI 1.10-1.32; P < 0.001) were each significantly associated with an increased risk of death, independent of potential confounders. Adjustment for FGF23 levels markedly attenuated the associations of TSAT (HR, 0.89; 95% CI 0.78-1.01; P = 0.06), sTfR (HR, 1.08; 95% CI 0.96-1.20; P = 0.19), and EPO (HR, 1.10; 95% CI 0.99-1.22; P = 0.08) with mortality. FGF23 remained associated with mortality (HR, 1.15; 95% CI 1.04-1.27; P = 0.008) after adjustment for TSAT, sTfR, and EPO levels. Mediation analysis indicated that FGF23 explained 31% of the association between TSAT and mortality; similarly, FGF23 explained 32% of the association between sTfR and mortality and 48% of the association between EPO and mortality (indirect effect P < 0.05 for all analyses). The main limitations of this study were the observational study design and the absence of data on intact FGF23 (iFGF23), precluding us from discerning whether the current results are attributable to an increase in iFGF23 or in C-terminal FGF23 fragments. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this study, we found that functional iron deficiency and higher EPO levels were each associated with an increased risk of death in the general population. Our findings suggest that FGF23 could be involved in the association between functional iron deficiency and increased EPO levels and death. Investigation of strategies aimed at correcting iron deficiency and reducing FGF23 levels is warranted.
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- Michele F. Eisenga
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Division of Renal Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, University of Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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van Vuren AJ, Gaillard CAJM, Eisenga MF, van Wijk R, van Beers EJ. The EPO-FGF23 Signaling Pathway in Erythroid Progenitor Cells: Opening a New Area of Research. Front Physiol 2019; 10:304. [PMID: 30971944 PMCID: PMC6443968 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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We provide an overview of the evidence for an erythropoietin-fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) signaling pathway directly influencing erythroid cells in the bone marrow. We outline its importance for red blood cell production, which might add, among others, to the understanding of bone marrow responses to endogenous erythropoietin in rare hereditary anemias. FGF23 is a hormone that is mainly known as the core regulator of phosphate and vitamin D metabolism and it has been recognized as an important regulator of bone mineralization. Osseous tissue has been regarded as the major source of FGF23. Interestingly, erythroid progenitor cells highly express FGF23 protein and carry the FGF receptor. This implies that erythroid progenitor cells could be a prime target in FGF23 biology. FGF23 is formed as an intact, biologically active protein (iFGF23) and proteolytic cleavage results in the formation of the presumed inactive C-terminal tail of FGF23 (cFGF23). FGF23-knockout or injection of an iFGF23 blocking peptide in mice results in increased erythropoiesis, reduced erythroid cell apoptosis and elevated renal and bone marrow erythropoietin mRNA expression with increased levels of circulating erythropoietin. By competitive inhibition, a relative increase in cFGF23 compared to iFGF23 results in reduced FGF23 receptor signaling and mimics the positive effects of FGF23-knockout or iFGF23 blocking peptide. Injection of recombinant erythropoietin increases FGF23 mRNA expression in the bone marrow with a concomitant increase in circulating FGF23 protein. However, erythropoietin also augments iFGF23 cleavage, thereby decreasing the iFGF23 to cFGF23 ratio. Therefore, the net result of erythropoietin is a reduction of iFGF23 to cFGF23 ratio, which inhibits the effects of iFGF23 on erythropoiesis and erythropoietin production. Elucidation of the EPO-FGF23 signaling pathway and its downstream signaling in hereditary anemias with chronic hemolysis or ineffective erythropoiesis adds to the understanding of the pathophysiology of these diseases and its complications; in addition, it provides promising new targets for treatment downstream of erythropoietin in the signaling cascade.
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- Annelies J van Vuren
- Van Creveldkliniek, Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry and Haematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Van Creveldkliniek, Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW We will review non-renal-related mechanisms of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) pathophysiology. RECENT FINDINGS FGF23 production and metabolism may be affected by many bone, mineral, and kidney factors. However, it has recently been demonstrated that other factors, such as iron status, erythropoietin, and inflammation, also affect FGF23 production and metabolism. As these non-mineral factors are especially relevant in the setting of chronic kidney disease (CKD), they may represent emerging determinants of CKD-associated elevated FGF23 levels. Moreover, FGF23 itself may promote anemia and inflammation, thus contributing to the multifactorial etiologies of these CKD-associated comorbidities. CKD-relevant, non-mineral-related, bidirectional relationships exist between FGF23 and anemia, and between FGF23 and inflammation. Iron deficiency, anemia, and inflammation affect FGF23 production and metabolism, and FGF23 itself may contribute to anemia and inflammation, highlighting complex interactions that may affect aspects of CKD pathogenesis and treatment.
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- Mark R Hanudel
- UCLA Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, MDCC A2-383, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1752, USA.
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- UCLA Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, MDCC A2-383, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1752, USA
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- UCLA Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, MDCC A2-383, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1752, USA
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Clinical experience with the use of ferric citrate as a phosphate binder in pediatric dialysis patients. Pediatr Nephrol 2018; 33:2137-2142. [PMID: 29956006 PMCID: PMC6146015 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-018-3999-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ferric citrate, an iron-based phosphate binder, has been shown to improve both hyperphosphatemia and iron deficiency in adult chronic kidney disease patients, but its use in the pediatric dialysis population has not been described. METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of 11 unselected pediatric dialysis patients who received ferric citrate as a phosphate binder between 2015 and 2017. Time-averaged laboratory values were compared pre- and post-ferric citrate initiation using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. RESULTS The median age of this cohort was 13 years old (range 4-17 years old). Five patients were on hemodialysis, and six patients were on peritoneal dialysis. The median duration of ferric citrate therapy was 214 days (range 39-654 days), with a median time-averaged ferric citrate dose of 3.5 tablets per day (range 1.5-8.4 tablets per day). Compared to the pre-ferric citrate period, ferric citrate treatment was associated with decreased serum phosphate (6.5 to 5.2 mg/dl, p = 0.014), decreased phosphate age-related standard deviation score (SDS) (2.3 to 0.9, p = 0.019), increased transferrin saturation (26 to 34%, p = 0.049), increased ferritin (107 to 230 ng/ml, p = 0.074), and maintenance of hematocrit. CONCLUSIONS In pediatric dialysis patients, ferric citrate may be able to concurrently lower phosphate levels and treat iron deficiency. However, larger studies are needed to further evaluate safety and efficacy in the pediatric chronic kidney disease population.
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Lertsuwan K, Wongdee K, Teerapornpuntakit J, Charoenphandhu N. Intestinal calcium transport and its regulation in thalassemia: interaction between calcium and iron metabolism. J Physiol Sci 2018; 68:221-232. [PMID: 29484538 PMCID: PMC10717198 DOI: 10.1007/s12576-018-0600-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2017] [Accepted: 02/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Osteoporosis and derangement of calcium homeostasis are common complications of thalassemia. Despite being an important process for bone and calcium metabolism, little is known about intestinal calcium transport in thalassemia. Recent reports of decreases in both intestinal calcium transport and bone mineral density in thalassemic patients and animal models suggested that defective calcium absorption might be a cause of thalassemic bone disorder. Herein, the possible mechanisms associated with intestinal calcium malabsorption in thalassemia are discussed. This includes alterations in the calcium transporters and hormonal controls of the transcellular and paracellular intestinal transport systems in thalassemia. In addition, the effects of iron overload on intestinal calcium absorption, and the reciprocal interaction between iron and calcium transport in thalassemia are elaborated. Understanding the mechanisms underlining calcium malabsorption in thalassemia would lead to development of therapeutic agents and mineral supplements that restore calcium absorption as well as prevent osteoporosis in thalassemic patients.
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- Kornkamon Lertsuwan
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
- Center of Calcium and Bone Research (COCAB), Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Center of Calcium and Bone Research (COCAB), Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
- Office of Academic Management, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand
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- Center of Calcium and Bone Research (COCAB), Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Center of Calcium and Bone Research (COCAB), Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
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Bisson SK, Ung RV, Mac-Way F. Role of the Wnt/ β-Catenin Pathway in Renal Osteodystrophy. Int J Endocrinol 2018; 2018:5893514. [PMID: 29808090 PMCID: PMC5901476 DOI: 10.1155/2018/5893514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Accepted: 03/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Vascular calcification and bone fragility are common and interrelated health problems that affect chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Bone fragility, which leads to higher risk of fracture and mortality, arises from the abnormal bone remodeling and mineralization that are seen in chronic kidney disease. Recently, sclerostin and Dickkopf-related protein 1 were suggested to play a significant role in CKD-related bone disease as they are known inhibitors of the Wnt pathway, thus preventing bone formation. This review focuses on new knowledge about the Wnt pathway in bone, how its function is affected by chronic kidney disease and how this affects bone structure. Expression of components and inhibitors of the Wnt pathway has been shown to be affected by the loss of kidney function, and a better understanding of the bone effects of Wnt pathway inhibitors could allow the development of new therapies to prevent bone fragility in this population.
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- Sarah-Kim Bisson
- Faculty and Department of Medicine, CHU de Québec Research Center, L'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec Hospital, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty and Department of Medicine, CHU de Québec Research Center, L'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec Hospital, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty and Department of Medicine, CHU de Québec Research Center, L'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec Hospital, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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Rabadi S, Udo I, Leaf DE, Waikar SS, Christov M. Acute blood loss stimulates fibroblast growth factor 23 production. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2017; 314:F132-F139. [PMID: 28877877 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00081.2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) production is upregulated by iron deficiency and hypoxia. However, the influence of acute blood loss, and the resulting increases in circulating erythropoietin, on FGF23 production is unknown. Using wild-type C57BL/6 mice, we show that acute loss of 10% total blood volume leads to an increase in plasma C-terminal FGF23 (cFGF23) levels within 6 h, while plasma levels of intact FGF23, phosphate, calcium, parathyroid hormone, iron, and ferritin remain similar to control mice without acute blood loss. Volume resuscitation with PBS did not significantly alter these findings. The increase in plasma cFGF23 levels in bled animals was accompanied by increased plasma erythropoietin levels at 6 h. Administration of erythropoietin led to an acute increase in plasma cFGF23 levels similar to that observed in acute blood loss. Fgf23 mRNA expression was increased 20-fold in bone marrow, but not in bone, of bled vs. control mice, suggesting bone marrow as a key source of elevated plasma FGF23 levels following acute blood loss. To extend these findings to humans, we measured plasma cFGF23 levels in 131 critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit. In univariate and multivariate models, we found a positive association between number of red blood cell transfusions, an indirect indicator of acute blood loss, and plasma cFGF23 levels. We conclude that FGF23 production is rapidly increased after acute blood loss and that erythropoietin may be the mediator of this increase. Thus erythropoietin may represent a novel physiological regulator of FGF23 production.
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- Seham Rabadi
- Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
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- Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
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- Division of Renal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital , Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Renal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital , Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
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Clinkenbeard EL, Hanudel MR, Stayrook KR, Appaiah HN, Farrow EG, Cass TA, Summers LJ, Ip CS, Hum JM, Thomas JC, Ivan M, Richine BM, Chan RJ, Clemens TL, Schipani E, Sabbagh Y, Xu L, Srour EF, Alvarez MB, Kacena MA, Salusky IB, Ganz T, Nemeth E, White KE. Erythropoietin stimulates murine and human fibroblast growth factor-23, revealing novel roles for bone and bone marrow. Haematologica 2017; 102:e427-e430. [PMID: 28818868 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2017.167882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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- Erica L Clinkenbeard
- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, and Department of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Medicine/Hematology-Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University and the Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine/Endocrinology, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Rare Diseases, Sanofi Genzyme, Framingham, MA, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, IUSM, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Eisenga MF, van Londen M, Leaf DE, Nolte IM, Navis G, Bakker SJL, de Borst MH, Gaillard CAJM. C-Terminal Fibroblast Growth Factor 23, Iron Deficiency, and Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients. J Am Soc Nephrol 2017; 28:3639-3646. [PMID: 28774998 DOI: 10.1681/asn.2016121350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2016] [Accepted: 06/16/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Iron deficiency (ID) is independently associated with an increased risk of death in renal transplant recipients (RTRs). ID promotes production and cleavage of intact fibroblast growth factor 23 (iFGF23) into C-terminal fibroblast growth factor 23 (cFGF23), elevated levels of which are also prospectively associated with adverse outcomes. We hypothesized that in RTRs, the relationship between ID and mortality is mediated by FGF23. We measured plasma iFGF23 and cFGF23 levels in 700 stable RTRs at a median of 5.4 years after transplant. RTRs with ID had median (interquartile range) cFGF23 concentrations higher than those of RTRs without ID (223 [131-361] versus 124 [88-180] RU/ml; P<0.001), whereas iFGF23 concentrations were similar between groups. In multivariable-adjusted Cox regression analyses, ID associated with increased mortality (81 events; hazard ratio, 1.95; 95% confidence interval, 1.22 to 3.10; P<0.01). However, this association lost significance after additional adjustment for cFGF23 levels (hazard ratio, 1.45; 95% confidence interval, 0.87 to 2.51; P=0.15). In further mediation analysis, cFGF23 explained 46% of the association between ID and mortality, whereas iFGF23 did not mediate this association. In conclusion, we found that cFGF23 levels are increased in iron-deficient RTRs and that the underlying biologic process driving production and cleavage of iFGF23, or alternatively the increased level of cFGF23 fragments, probably is an important mediator of the association between ID and mortality. Our results underline the strong relationship between iron and FGF23 physiology, and provide a potential mechanism explaining the relationship between ID and adverse outcome in RTRs.
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- Division of Renal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands; and
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, and
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW In this paper, we review the pathogenesis and treatment of chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD), especially as it relates to pediatric CKD patients. RECENT FINDINGS Disordered regulation of bone and mineral metabolism in CKD may result in fractures, skeletal deformities, and poor growth, which is especially relevant for pediatric CKD patients. Moreover, CKD-MBD may result in extra-skeletal calcification and cardiovascular morbidity. Early increases in fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) levels play a key, primary role in CKD-MBD pathogenesis. Therapeutic approaches in pediatric CKD-MBD aim to minimize complications to the growing skeleton and prevent extra-skeletal calcifications, mainly by addressing hyperphosphatemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Ongoing clinical trials are focused on assessing the benefit of FGF23 reduction in CKD. CKD-MBD is a systemic disorder that has significant clinical implications. Treatment of CKD-MBD in children requires special consideration in order to maximize growth, optimize skeletal health, and prevent cardiovascular disease.
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- Mark R Hanudel
- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, MDCC A2-383, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1752, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Honda H, Michihata T, Shishido K, Takahashi K, Takahashi G, Hosaka N, Ikeda M, Sanada D, Shibata T. High fibroblast growth factor 23 levels are associated with decreased ferritin levels and increased intravenous iron doses in hemodialysis patients. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0176984. [PMID: 28475601 PMCID: PMC5419608 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2016] [Accepted: 04/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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A recent study demonstrated the association between inflammation, iron metabolism and fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 23. The present clinical study aimed to assess associations between anemia, iron metabolism and FGF23 in hemodialysis (HD) patients. This prospective observational study examined a cohort of prevalent HD patients (n = 282). Blood samples were obtained before dialysis sessions to measure baseline levels of hemoglobin (Hb), transferrin saturation (TSAT), ferritin, albumin-adjusted calcium (Ca), phosphate (P), intact (i)-PTH, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, intact (i)-FGF23, high sensitive (hs)-CRP, and interleukin-6. After the baseline measurement, study patients were followed-up for 6 months. Biochemical measurements were subsequently performed at 1 (Hb), 2 (TSAT and ferritin) or 3 (Ca, P and hs-CRP) month intervals. Doses of ESAs and intravenous iron supplementation during the study period were recorded. i-FGF23 was positively correlated with Ca, P, i-PTH and inversely correlated with TSAT and ferritin. However, levels of Hb and hs-CRP and doses of ESAs during the study period did not differ among the i-FGF23 tertiles, with levels of ferritin and TSAT in the higher i-FGF23 tertile being consistently lower than in the middle to lower i-FGF23 tertiles. Multivariate repeated measures analysis indicated that the higher i-FGF23 tertile was independently associated with repeated measurements of ferritin, but not of TSAT. Doses of intravenous iron supplementation were significantly increased in the higher i-FGF23 tertile in multivariate models. In conclusion, high i-FGF23 levels may be associated with prolongation of low levels of ferritin, resulting in increased usages of iron supplementation in HD patients.
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- Hirokazu Honda
- Showa University Koto Toyosu Hospital, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Showa University, School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Kawasaki Clinic, Department of Dialysis, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Division of Dialysis, Kitami Higashiyama Clinic, Tokyo, Japan
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- Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Showa University Koto Toyosu Hospital, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Showa University, School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Showa University, School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Showa University, School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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