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An Overview of FGF-23 as a Novel Candidate Biomarker of Cardiovascular Risk.

ABSTRACT: Fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF)-23 is a phosphaturic hormone involved in mineral bone metabolism that helps control phosphate homeostasis and reduces 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D synthesis. Recent data have highlighted the relevant direct FGF-23 effects on the myocardium, and high plasma levels of FGF-23 have been associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes in humans, such as heart failure and arrhythmias. Therefore, FGF-23 has emerged as a novel biomarker of cardiovascular risk in the last decade. Indeed, experimental data suggest FGF-23 as a direct mediator of cardiac hypertrophy development, cardiac fibrosis and cardiac dysfunction via specific myocardial FGF receptor (FGFR) activation. Therefore, the FGF-23/FGFR pathway might be a suitable therapeutic target for reducing the deleterious effects of FGF-23 on the cardiovascular system. More research is needed to fully understand the intracellular FGF-23-dependent mechanisms, clarify the downstream pathways and identify which could be the most appropriate targets for better therapeutic intervention. This review updates the current knowledge on both clinical and experimental studies and highlights the evidence linking FGF-23 to cardiovascular events. The aim of this review is to establish the specific role of FGF-23 in the heart, its detrimental effects on cardiac tissue and the possible new therapeutic opportunities to block these effects.

SUBMITTER: Vazquez-Sanchez S

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7985069 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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An Overview of FGF-23 as a Novel Candidate Biomarker of Cardiovascular Risk.

Vázquez-Sánchez Sara S Poveda Jonay J Navarro-García José Alberto JA González-Lafuente Laura L Rodríguez-Sánchez Elena E Ruilope Luis M LM Ruiz-Hurtado Gema G

Frontiers in physiology 20210309

Fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF)-23 is a phosphaturic hormone involved in mineral bone metabolism that helps control phosphate homeostasis and reduces 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D synthesis. Recent data have highlighted the relevant direct FGF-23 effects on the myocardium, and high plasma levels of FGF-23 have been associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes in humans, such as heart failure and arrhythmias. Therefore, FGF-23 has emerged as a novel biomarker of cardiovascular risk in the last dec ...[more]

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Project description:Background and objectivesCKD-mineral and bone disorders (CKD-MBD) measures contribute to cardiovascular morbidity in patients with CKD. Among these, fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-23 and its coreceptor Klotho may exert direct effects on vascular and myocardial tissues. Klotho exists in a membrane-bound and a soluble form (sKlotho). Recent experimental evidence suggests sKlotho has vasculoprotective functions.Design, settings, participants, & measurementsTraditional and novel CKD-MBD variables were measured among 444 patients with CKD stages 2-4 recruited between September 2008 and November 2012 into the ongoing CARE FOR HOMe study. Across tertiles of baseline sKlotho and FGF-23, the incidence of two distinct combined end points was analyzed: (1) the first occurrence of an atherosclerotic event or death from any cause and (2) the time until hospital admission for decompensated heart failure or death from any cause.ResultsPatients were followed for 2.6 (interquartile range, 1.4-3.6) years. sKlotho tertiles predicted neither atherosclerotic events/death (fully adjusted Cox regression analysis: hazard ratio [HR] for third versus first sKlotho tertile, 0.75 [95% confidence interval (95% CI), 0.43-1.30]; P=0.30) nor the occurrence of decompensated heart failure/death (HR for third versus first sKlotho tertile, 0.81 [95% CI, 0.39-1.66]; P=0.56). In contrast, patients in the highest FGF-23 tertile had higher risk for both end points in univariate analysis. Adjustment for kidney function attenuated the association between FGF-23 and atherosclerotic events/death (HR for third versus first FGF-23 tertile, 1.23 [95% CI, 0.58-2.61]; P=0.59), whereas the association between FGF-23 and decompensated heart failure/death remained significant after adjustment for confounders (HR for third versus first FGF-23 tertile, 4.51 [95% CI, 1.33-15.21]; P=0.02).ConclusionsIn this prospective observational study of limited sample size, sKlotho was not significantly related to cardiovascular outcomes. FGF-23 was significantly associated with future decompensated heart failure but not incident atherosclerotic events.

Project description:Although cognitive impairment is common in hemodialysis patients, the etiology of and risk factors for its development remain unclear. Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23) levels are elevated in hemodialysis patients and are associated with increased mortality and left ventricular hypertrophy. Despite FGF-23 being found within the brain, there are no prior studies assessing whether FGF-23 levels are associated with cognitive performance. We measured FGF-23 in 263 prevalent hemodialysis patients in whom comprehensive neurocognitive testing was also performed. The cross-sectional association between patient characteristics and FGF-23 levels was assessed. Principal factor analysis was used to derive two factors from cognitive test scores, representing memory and executive function, which carried a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1. Multivariable linear regression adjusting for age, sex, education status, and other relevant covariates was used to explore the relationship between FGF-23 and each factor. Mean age was 63 years, 46% were women and 22% were African American. The median FGF-23 level was 3098 RU/mL. Younger age, lower prevalence of diabetes, longer dialysis vintage, and higher calcium and phosphorus were independently associated with higher FGF-23 levels. Higher FGF-23 was independently associated with a lower memory score (per doubling of FGF-23, β = -0.08 SD [95% confidence interval, CI: -0.16, -0.01]) and highest quartile vs. lowest quartile (β = -0.42 SD [-0.82, -0.02]). There was no definite association of FGF 23 with executive function when examined as a continuous variable (β = -0.03 SD [-0.10, 0.04]); however, there was a trend in the quartile analysis (β = -0.28 SD [-0.63, 0.07], P = 0.13, for 4th quartile vs. 1st quartile). FGF-23 was associated with worse performance on a composite memory score, including after adjustment for measures of mineral metabolism. High FGF-23 levels in hemodialysis patients may contribute to cognitive impairment.

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