Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 14, 2025
Objectives
To
examine
the
association
between
uric
acid
(UA)
to
high-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(HDL-C)
ratio
(UHR)
and
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
in
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
patients
China.
Methods
The
investigation
stems
from
a
survey
conducted
eastern
Chinese
province
of
Zhejiang,
spanning
March
November
2018.
A
multivariable
logistic
regression
model
was
employed
assess
relationship
UHR
CKD,
while
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
analysis
used
evaluate
dose–response
relationship.
Receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curve
performed
determine
optimal
cut-off
value
its
diagnostic
performance
for
CKD.
Model
further
evaluated
using
net
reclassification
improvement
(NRI)
integrated
discrimination
(IDI)
metrics.
Sensitivity
analyses,
including
propensity
score
matching
(PSM)
k-means
clustering,
were
enhance
robustness
findings.
Subgroup
analyses
across
various
demographic
clinical
categories
consistency
UHR-CKD
association.
Results
This
cross-sectional
study
included
1,756
with
T2DM,
among
whom
485
(27.62%)
identified
Multivariable
revealed
significant
positive
Per
standard
deviation
(SD)
increase
associated
40%
higher
odds
CKD
(OR
=
1.40,
95%
CI:
1.23–1.60)
after
adjusting
potential
covariates.
When
analyzed
categorically,
participants
highest
tertile
(T3)
had
1.82-fold
compared
lowest
(T1)
(95%
1.32–2.50).
RCS
demonstrated
consistent
linear
all
models
(all
p
nonlinearity
>0.05).
ROC
an
12.28
prediction,
area
under
(AUC)
0.710
0.683–0.737)
fully
adjusted
model.
confirmed
most
variables,
except
younger
age
groups
(18–44
45–59
years)
smokers.
Notably,
BMI
significantly
modified
relationship,
nonlinear
observed
individuals
lower
(<24
kg/m
)
those
(≥24
).
Conclusion
demonstrates
highlighting
as
promising
biomarker
risk
assessment.
offers
practical
threshold
early
renal
monitoring
targeted
interventions.
Future
research
should
explore
UHR-targeted
therapies
integration
into
personalized
stratification
improve
management
T2DM.
Food, Nutrition and Health.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Abstract
Caffeoylquinic
acids
(CQAs)
are
phenolic
found
in
various
plants
that
possess
multiple
biological
activities
including
anti-oxidation,
anti-inflammation,
and
xanthine
oxidase
inhibitory
activity.
Our
previous
research
demonstrated
CQAs-rich
Artemisia
selengensis
Turcz.
leaves
extract
(ASTLE)
effectively
lowered
uric
acid
levels
hyperuricemia
mice.
However,
further
evidence
is
needed
to
elucidate
the
mechanism
of
acid-lowering
effect
ASTLE.
In
this
study,
a
sensitive
but
non-radioactive
vitro
method
based
on
6-carboxyfluorescein
(6-CFL)
was
established,
validated,
applied
assess
uricosuric
potential
Furthermore,
molecular
docking,
qRT-PCR,
western
blot
were
employed
The
results
ASTLE
exhibited
inhibit
reabsorption,
manifested
as
inhibition
6-CFL
uptake
by
human
kidney
2
(HK-2)
cells
(IC
50
=
533.67
±
19.91
µg/mL),
CQAs
identified
its
dominant
bioactive
compounds.
Mechanism
investigation
revealed
attributed
hydrogen
bonding
interactions
CQAs,
particularly
di-CQAs,
with
transporters
URAT1
GLUT9,
well
down-regulation
mRNA
protein
expression
GLUT9
up-regulation
ABCG2
This
study
indicated
has
potent
effect.
Moreover,
suggested
combination
assessment,
analysis
could
be
promising
strategy
for
revealing
role
anti-hyperuricemia
candidates
promoting
excretion.
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PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(3), P. e0320482 - e0320482
Published: March 25, 2025
Major
guidelines
for
living-donor
kidney
transplantation
underscore
the
need
pre-donation
evaluation
of
renal
function,
hypertension,
obesity,
diabetes
mellitus,
and
albuminuria
to
minimize
risk
donation
from
marginal
donors.
However,
validity
is
yet
be
established.
We
retrospectively
investigated
relationship
between
clinical
characteristics
histological
indices
in
baseline
biopsies
(0-h
biopsies)
whether
these
parameters
could
predict
function
living
donors
one
year
post-donation.
Seventy-six
were
recruited
this
study.
In
analyses,
glomerulosclerosis,
arteriosclerosis,
arteriolosclerosis,
arteriolar
hyalinosis,
interstitial
fibrosis
tubular
atrophy
scores/indices
evaluated.
Post-donation
serum
creatinine
levels
with
hyalinosis
significantly
higher
than
those
individuals
without
hyalinosis.
There
was
a
significant
correlation
uric
acid
index,
level
identified
as
an
independent
factor
multiple
regression
analysis.
Additionally,
prognostic
post-donation
after
adjustment
parameters.
These
data
demonstrate
that
are
associated
decline
during
first
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 27, 2025
Background
Gout,
caused
by
hyperuricemia
and
the
deposition
of
monosodium
urate
crystals
in
joints,
remains
a
major
global
health
issue.
Despite
progress
treatment,
its
prevalence
continues
to
rise,
contributing
comorbidities
like
cardiovascular
chronic
kidney
diseases.
Understanding
trends
sociodemographic
disparities
is
crucial
for
developing
targeted
interventions.
Methods
We
analyzed
gout
prevalence,
incidence,
disability-adjusted
life
years
(DALYs)
from
1990
2021,
stratified
age,
sex,
economic
development.
Decomposition
analysis
quantified
impact
demographic
factors,
while
advanced
assessed
relationship
between
burden
socioeconomic
Prediction
models
forecasted
future
trends,
cross-national
inequalities
were
evaluated
highlight
across
regions
with
different
development
levels.
Results
Between
increased
22,264,515
(95%
UI:
17,793,190–27,965,605)
56,474,572
45,161,987–70,288,316),
age-standardized
rate
(ASPR)
rising
536.54
653.82
per
100,000
population
[(Estimated
annual
percentage
changes)
EAPC:
0.87%,
95%
CI:
0.80–0.95].
The
incidence
cases
136.1%,
(ASIR)
17.12%
over
this
period.
Similarly,
death
(ASDR)
grew
21.30%,
accompanied
substantial
increase
DALYs.
revealed
that
aging
significantly
contributed
Middle
SDI
(36.79%),
growth
was
dominant
factor
Low
(98.58%).
Advanced
indicated
gaps
observed
optimal
levels
high-SDI
countries,
such
as
United
States
Australia,
highlighting
unrealized
opportunities
improving
outcomes.
projected
stable
2021
2045,
notable
gender-specific
age-specific
trends.
Cross-national
inequality
showed
worsening
DALYs
high-
low-SDI
regions,
reflected
increasing
Slope
Index
Inequality
Health
Concentration
values
2021.
Conclusion
has
risen,
facing
risks
lifestyle
changes
obesity,
struggle
healthcare
access.
Public
strategies
should
focus
on
modifiable
risk
infrastructure,
gender-
address
disparities.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 7, 2025
Abstract
Background
Therapeutic
approaches
for
addressing
asymptomatic
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
with
renal
impairment
requires
careful
consideration,
as
there
is
a
lack
of
substantial
evidence
endorsing
specific
medications.
This
study
examined
the
outcomes
administering
febuxostat
to
persons
diagnosed
hyperuricemia
in
CKD
(stages
3
and
4).
Methods
A
single-patient
blinded;
placebo-controlled
was
carried
out
at
Chittagong
Medical
College
Hospital
Chattogram
4203
over
one-year
period.
Participants
were
randomly
assigned
two
groups:
one
group
received
daily
dose
40
mg
while
other
given
placebo
tablets.
As
necessary,
diuretics,
antihypertensives,
antidiabetics
administered.
Evaluations,
which
included
patient
history,
physical
examinations,
outcomes,
pertinent
tests,
performed
baseline,
3rd
month,
6th
month.
Results
There
105
similar-baseline
patients
each
group.
The
mean
serum
uric
acid
(SUA)
level
lowered
from
8.55
4.92
mg/dL
after
six
months,
control
it
elevated
8.10
8.99.
In
group,
eGFR
25.28
27.01
ml/min/1.73
m2,
reduced
26.81
23.32.
six-month
mark,
differed
across
groups
following
decrease
systolic
diastolic
blood
pressure
(p
<
0.05).
Conclusions
our
clinical
setting,
proved
more
effective
than
reducing
levels
maintaining
stage
4
CKD.
Hence,
could
be
employed
treat
hyperuricemia-associated
disease.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 14, 2025
Objectives
To
examine
the
association
between
uric
acid
(UA)
to
high-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(HDL-C)
ratio
(UHR)
and
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
in
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
patients
China.
Methods
The
investigation
stems
from
a
survey
conducted
eastern
Chinese
province
of
Zhejiang,
spanning
March
November
2018.
A
multivariable
logistic
regression
model
was
employed
assess
relationship
UHR
CKD,
while
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
analysis
used
evaluate
dose–response
relationship.
Receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curve
performed
determine
optimal
cut-off
value
its
diagnostic
performance
for
CKD.
Model
further
evaluated
using
net
reclassification
improvement
(NRI)
integrated
discrimination
(IDI)
metrics.
Sensitivity
analyses,
including
propensity
score
matching
(PSM)
k-means
clustering,
were
enhance
robustness
findings.
Subgroup
analyses
across
various
demographic
clinical
categories
consistency
UHR-CKD
association.
Results
This
cross-sectional
study
included
1,756
with
T2DM,
among
whom
485
(27.62%)
identified
Multivariable
revealed
significant
positive
Per
standard
deviation
(SD)
increase
associated
40%
higher
odds
CKD
(OR
=
1.40,
95%
CI:
1.23–1.60)
after
adjusting
potential
covariates.
When
analyzed
categorically,
participants
highest
tertile
(T3)
had
1.82-fold
compared
lowest
(T1)
(95%
1.32–2.50).
RCS
demonstrated
consistent
linear
all
models
(all
p
nonlinearity
>0.05).
ROC
an
12.28
prediction,
area
under
(AUC)
0.710
0.683–0.737)
fully
adjusted
model.
confirmed
most
variables,
except
younger
age
groups
(18–44
45–59
years)
smokers.
Notably,
BMI
significantly
modified
relationship,
nonlinear
observed
individuals
lower
(<24
kg/m
)
those
(≥24
).
Conclusion
demonstrates
highlighting
as
promising
biomarker
risk
assessment.
offers
practical
threshold
early
renal
monitoring
targeted
interventions.
Future
research
should
explore
UHR-targeted
therapies
integration
into
personalized
stratification
improve
management
T2DM.