Diabetic nephropathy is associated with low-grade inflammation in Type 1 diabetic patients

Aims/hypothesis Increased concentrations of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6, a finding suggestive of the presence of inflammation, have been observed in Type 2 diabetes. In such patients, C-reactive protein was predictive of diabetic nephropathy. Studies on low-grade inflammatory markers and nephropathy in Type 1 diabetic patients have shown conflicting results. Therefore we studied whether low-grade inflammation is associated with diabetic nephropathy in Type 1 diabetic patients.Methods We divided 194 Type 1 diabetic patients into three groups from the Finnish Diabetic Nephropathy Study based upon their albumin excretion rate. Patients with normoalbuminuria (n=67) had no antihypertensive medication or signs of cardiovascular disease, while patients with microalbuminuria (n=64) or macroalbuminuria (n=63) were all treated with an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, a drug that could attenuate low-grade inflammation. As a measure of insulin sensitivity we used estimated glucose disposal rate. C-reactive protein was measured by radioimmunoassay and interleukin-6 by high sensitivity enzyme immunoassay.Results C-reactive protein was higher in micro- and macroalbuminuric patients compared to normoalbuminuric patients (normoalbuminuria 2.0±1.7, microalbuminuria 2.6±1.7, macroalbuminuria 2.9±2.5 mg/l; p=0.016), while interleukin-6 increased in parallel with the severity of the renal disease (1.9±1.5, 2.9±3.3, 3.6±3.1 ng/l; p<0.0001). In multiple regression analysis albumin excretion rate was the only variable independently associated with C-reactive protein (p=0.03), whereas albumin excretion rate (p=0.0003), HDL-cholesterol (p=0.0135) and duration of diabetes (p=0.0176) were independently associated with interleukin-6.Conclusions/interpretation Low-grade inflammatory markers are associated with diabetic nephropathy in Type 1 diabetic patients. The predictive value needs to be assessed.Abbreviations DN diabetic nephropathy - CRP C-reactive protein - eGDR estimated glucose disposal rate - FinnDiane finnish diabetic nephropathy study - MDRD modification of diet in renal disease     

Serum cystatin C as an early marker of nephropathy among type 2 diabetics: A meta-analysis

AimThe varying views as to the usefulness of serum cystatin C (CysC) as an early marker of diabetic nephropathy (DN) prompted us to investigate existing literature to determine whether serum CysC can be used as an early marker of DN using a meta-analysis approach.Materials and methodsTwelve studies written in English were retrieved from PubMed using various key search terms. Data were extracted from the included studies by two of the authors and was subjected to statistical analysis using Review Manager 5.3 and Meta-Essentials. Levels of serum CysC were compared between the study groups using the standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI).ResultsOverall outcomes indicate that serum CysC levels are higher among those with microalbuminuria (MI) and macroalbuminuria (MA) than those in the control group (CN) and those with normoalbuminuria (NO). However, these findings were heterogeneous, which warranted an investigation using the Galbraith plot. Heterogeneity was either reduced or lost in the post-outlier outcomes indicating combinability of the studies.ConclusionSerum CysC is shown to be a superior biomarker in the early diagnosis of DN. However, further studies are still needed to verify our claims.     

Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL): an early marker for diabetic nephropathy

Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipoprotein (NGAL) represents a novel biomarker for early identification of acute kidney injury. This study evaluates the usefulness of urine NGAL as a marker for the early detection of diabetic nephropathy. This is a cross-sectional study which involved ninety patients with diabetes mellitus and thirty healthy controls. The diabetic patients were categorized into three groups based on their urine albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR); normoalbuminuria (<3.5?mg/mmol), microalbuminuria (3.5?C35?mg/mmol), macroalbuminuria (>35?mg/mmol). In addition to urine NGAL, HbA1C, serum creatinine, urine albumin/creatinine ratio, serum cystatin C, and urine protein were assessed to determine their correlation with urine NGAL. Data analysis was done by using SPSS and MiniTab. Urine NGAL was elevated in all groups of diabetic patients with respect to controls. It was increased proportionately to the severity of kidney function. It was also elevated in some normoalbuminuria diabetic patients. Analysis of correlation revealed that urine NGAL was not correlated with glycemic indices (HbA1C and fasting blood glucose). However, urine NGAL correlated significantly with cystatin C, serum creatinine, urine albumin/creatinine ratio, and inversely with eGFR. Besides, it is also shown to have a significant correlation with eGFR in advanced kidney disease (eGFR?<?30?ml/min per 1.73?min²). Urine NGAL can be used as a non-invasive tool for the early detection and assessment of the severity of diabetic nephropathy.     

Interleukin-6 polymorphism (-634C/G) in the promotor region and the progression of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes.

AIMS: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a multifunctional cytokine produced by many different cell types, including glomerular mesangial cells. Recently, a novel C/G polymorphism at position -634 in the promotor region of the IL-6 gene has been reported. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the -634C/G polymorphism is associated with an increased risk for progression to diabetic nephropathy as well as elevated levels of IL-6 secretion by peripheral blood mononuclear cells. METHODS: The frequency of the -634C/G polymorphism was determined in Japanese patients with Type 2 diabetes and either normoalbuminuria (n = 162), microalbuminuria (n = 138), or macroalbuminuria (n = 154) by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. The level of IL-6 secretion in relation to genotype was assessed in lipopolysaccharide or advanced glycation end products-stimulated IL-6 secretion by peripheral mononuclear cells. RESULTS: The frequency of the -634G/G genotype and -634*G allele was significantly increased in the patients with macroalbuminuria compared with patients with normoalbuminuria (genotype: chi2 = 6.787, Pc = 0.0368; allele: chi2 = 9.080, Pc = 0.0104). Stepwise multiple regression analysis in these patients showed that hypertension (F = 40.48) and IL-6-634 gene polymorphism (F = 5.48) were the relevant variables for the progression of Type 2 diabetic nephropathy. Analysis of the IL-6 secretion data revealed that individuals carrying the -634*G allele had a higher IL-6 secretion capacity than those without the *G allele (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that the IL-6-634C/G polymorphism may be a possible genetic susceptibility factor for the progression of diabetic nephropathy.     

尿L-FABP、KIM-1、NGAL和血清cystatin C在糖尿病肾病中的变化及意义

目的 探讨尿液肝型脂肪酸结合蛋白(L-FABP)、肾损伤分子-1(KIM-1)、中性粒细胞明胶酶相关载脂蛋白(NGAL)和血清半胱氨酸蛋白酶抑制剂(cystatin)C水平在糖尿病肾病患者中的改变以及临床意义.方法 纳入2011年10月至2012年10月泸州医学院附属医院内分泌科确诊为2型糖尿病(T2DM)的住院患者118例,根据尿微量白蛋白/肌酐比值(UACR)分为正常白蛋白尿组(n=45)、微量白蛋白尿组(n=42)以及大量白蛋白尿组(n=31).同时选择同期健康体检者41名作为正常对照组.采用ELISA法检测尿L-FABP、KIM-1和NGAL,免疫比浊法检测血清cystatin C.所有尿液检测指标经尿肌酐校正,比较各组间各标志物的变化情况及与UACR、估计的肾小球滤过率(eGFR)的相关性.结果 与正常对照组相比,糖尿病各组尿L-FABP和血清cystatin C水平明显升高,(x2=77.959,104.003,P均＜0.05);尿KIM-1水平亦明显升高(x2=29.711,P＜0.05).微量白蛋白尿组与大量白蛋白尿组尿NGAL水平较正常对照组和正常白蛋白尿组明显升高(x2=23.833,P＜0.05),但在正常白蛋白尿组与正常对照组间未见明显变化.尿L-FABP、KIM-1、NGAL及血清cystatin C与UACR呈正相关(r=0.719,0.427,0.327,0.726,P均＜0.01);仅L-FABP、血清cystatin C与eGFR呈负相关(r=-0.301、-0.791,P＜ 0.01).结论 尿L-FABP、KIM-1、NGAL和血清cystatin C在糖尿病肾病早期显著升高,其中尿L-FABP和血清cystatin C可能是反映糖尿病肾损伤较好的生物学指标.     

Prevalence of micro- and macroalbuminuria,arterial hypertension,retinopathy and large vessel disease in European Type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetic patients

Summary The prevalence of micro- and macroalbuminuria was determined in Type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetic patients, less than 76 years of age, attending a diabetic clinic during 1987. All eligible patients (n=557) were asked to collect a 24-h urine sample for quantitative albumin analysis. Urine collections were obtained in 296 males and 253 females (96%). Normoalbuminuria were defined as urinary albumin excretion30 mg/24 h (n=323), microalbuminuria as 31–299 mg/24 h (n=151), and macroalbuminuria as 300 mg/ 24 h (n=75). The prevalence of macroalbuminuria was significantly higher in males (20%) than in females (6%), while the prevalence of microalbuminuria was almost identical in males (26%) and females (29%). The prevalence of arterial hypertension increased with increased albuminuria, being 48%, 68%, and 85% in patients with normoalbuminuria, microalbuminuria, and macroalbuminuria respectively. Prevalence of proliferative retinopathy rose with increasing albuminuria, being 2%, 5% and 12% in patients with normoalbuminuria, microalbuminuria, and macroalbuminuria respectively. Prevalence of coronary heart disease, based on Minnesota coded electrocardiograms, was more frequent in patients with macroalbuminuria (46%) compared to patients with microalbuminuria (26%) and patients with normoalbuminuria (22%). Foot ulcers were more frequent in micro- and macroalbuminuric patients, being 13% and 25%, respectively, compared to 5% in patients with normoalbuminuria. This cross-sectional study has revealed a high prevalence of microalbuminuria (27%) and macroalbuminuria (14%) in Type 2 diabetic patients. Patients with raised urinary albumin excretion are characterized by obesity, elevated haemoglobin A_lc, increased frequency of arterial hypertension, proliferative retinopathy, coronary heart disease and foot ulcers. Thus, these findings suggest that urinary excretion of albumin should be monitored routinely in patients with Type 2 diabetes.     

Glomerular filtration rate-based cystatin C compared to microalbuminuria to detect early stage of diabetic nephropathy in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Microalbuminuria is a sensitive marker to detect early nephropathy in diabetes mellitus. Cystatin C correlates better than serum creatinine with microalbuminuria in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D). We evaluated the correlation between microalbuminuria, serum cystatin C (Cyc-C), and serum creatinine (SCr) in diabetic children. A hundred patients with stable T1D and 66 sex-matched healthy children were entered in the study between September 2008 and February 2011. Fasting blood sample was drawn for HbA₁C, creatinine, and cystatin C. A. 24-h urine aliquot was collected to measure microalbumin, creatinine, and volume. Glomerular filtration rate estimated based on creatinine (eGFR_cr), cystatin C (eGFR_{Cyst C}), and creatinine + cystatin C (eGFR_{Cyst C + Cr}). Binary logistic regression analysis, chi-square, ANOVA, Student’s t test, and nonparametric median tests were used to analyze data. P < 0.05 was considered significant. Medians serum creatinine and cystatin C of T1D group were significantly different from controls (P < 0.05). Overall, medians eGFR_{Cyst C} were higher than eGFR_cr, or eGFR_{Cyst C + Cr}. Thirty-six children with T1D had microalbuminuria. There was a correlation between microalbuminuria and eGFR_{Cyst C} (<60 and >130 ml/min/1.73 m²) (P < 0.05). Medians eGFR_cr were significantly lower than medians eGFR_{Cyst C} in T1D, regardless of microalbuminuria (P < 0.05). Chronic kidney disease classification according to eGFR_cr and eGFR_{Cyst C} were not matched (P < 0.05). GFR in healthy children was overestimated by eGFR_{Cyst C} and underestimated by eGFR_cr. There was higher correlation between abnormal eGFR_{Cyst C} and microalbuminuria in diabetic children. eGFR_Cr detected higher rate of GFR less than 60 ml/min/1.73 m².

     

环氧化酶2基因-765G／C多态性与昆明地区汉族2型糖尿病患者糖尿病肾病发生、发展的关系

目的 探讨环氧化酶2基因启动子区-765G/C多态性与昆明地区汉族2型糖尿病患者糖尿病肾病发生、发展的相关性.方法 选取2008年1月至12月昆明医学院第一附属医院糖尿病科收治住院的2型糖尿病患者252例,根据24 h尿白蛋白排泄率或随机尿白蛋白/肌酐比值分至无糖尿病肾病组（n=100）、隐性糖尿病肾病组（n=78）、显性糖尿病肾病组（n=74）.运用聚合酶链反应-限制性片段长度多态性方法检测环氧化酶2基因启动子区-765G/C多态性.检测血糖、血脂和其他生化指标.运用χ^2检验比较各组基因型频率和等位基因频率,运用方差分析比较各组相关临床及生化指标,采用logistic回归分析评价影响糖尿病肾病发生、发展的危险因素.结果 两糖尿病肾病组-765GG基因型频率与无糖尿病肾病组存在明显差异（0.901 vs 0.810;χ^2=4.309,P＜0.05）.糖尿病肾病患者中,-765GG基因型携带者空腹血糖、餐后2 h血糖与非携带者存在明显差异[分别为（7.9±4.0）vs（5.9±1.7）mmol/L,（12±5）vs（9±4）mmol/L;t值分别为0.001、0.020,均P＜0.05＝.logistic回归分析提示,-765GG基因型是糖尿病肾病发生的独立危险因素之一[比值比（OR）=3.25,95%可信区间（CI）为1.336～7.901].结论 在昆明地区汉族2型糖尿病患者中,环氧化酶2基因启动子区-765GG基因型与糖尿病肾病的发生、发展有关.     

Beta2-microglobulin and cystatin C in type 2 diabetes: assessment of diabetic nephropathy.

BACKGROUND: Changes in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) provide a valuable indicator of the progression of diabetic nephropathy (DN). This study was designed to demonstrate the clinical values of serum cystatin C (Cys C) and beta2-microglobulin in the assessment of renal function in type 2 diabetics by comparing them with the GFR, estimated from the uptake phase of 99 m technetium dimetiltriamino pentaacetic acid renogram (GFR-DTPA) and creatinine clearances. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 68 type 2 diabetic patients with (urinary albumin excretions (UAE) 30 - 300 mg/24 h) (n = 39) and without (UAE < 30 mg/24 h) (n = 29) microalbuminuria and 32 controls were enrolled in the study. Serum Cys C, beta2-microglobulin, creatinine, urinary microalbumin levels, creatinine clearances and GFR-DTPA values were determined in all groups. Non-parametric ROC curves, using a cut-off GFR-DTPA of 60 mL/min/1.73 m (2), were obtained for these markers. RESULTS: Serum Cys C, beta2-microglobulin, glucose and HbA1c concentrations were significantly higher in the group with diabetes compared to controls. In the patients with microalbuminuria, serum Cys C and glucose concentrations increased significantly in comparison to patients with normoalbuminuria, while no differences were observed for beta2-microglobulin levels. Serum creatinine concentrations, GFR-DTPA values and creatinine clearances were not different between both diabetic groups and controls. Cys C was positively correlated with beta2-microglobulin and creatinine and negatively with GFR values; beta2-microglobulin was also positively correlated with serum creatinine in microalbuminurics. A significant inverse correlation was found between beta2-microglobulin and GFR values in both microalbuminurics and normoalbuminurics. CONCLUSIONS: Increased Cys C and beta2-microglobulin in diabetics may be early indicators of incipient DN. The diagnostic accuracies of Cys C and beta2-microglobulin are superior to that of serum creatinine in distinguishing between mild and moderately reduced GFR.     

Plasma concentrations of VCAM-1 and ICAM-1 are elevated in patients with Type 1 diabetes mellitus with microalbuminuria and overt nephropathy.

AIMS: Elevated urinary albumin excretion is associated with macrovascular atherosclerotic complications in Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Adhesion molecules mediate leucocyte adhesion to the endothelium early in the atherosclerotic process. The present study tests the hypothesis that microalbuminuria and diabetic nephropathy are associated with elevated plasma concentrations of soluble vascular adhesion molecule (sVCAM)-1, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule (sICAM)-1, and soluble E-selectin (sE-selectin) aiming to illustrate factors of potential pathogenetic relevance for the excess cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients with renal complications. METHODS: Soluble adhesion molecule concentrations were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) in healthy controls (n = 16) and in 59 Type 1 diabetic patients: group 1-patients with normoalbuminuria (n = 16); group 2-patients with microalbuminuria (n = 15); group 3-patients with macroalbuminuria and normal serum creatinine (n = 15), group 4-patients with macroalbuminuria and moderately elevated serum creatinine (n = 13). RESULTS: Plasma concentrations of sVCAM-1 and sICAM-1 were similar in healthy controls and normoalbuminuric Type 1 diabetic patients, but the concentrations were increased by the presence of microalbuminuria and overt nephropathy (P < 0.001 and P < 0.0001, ANOVA). Concentrations of sE-selectin did not differ between diabetic patients and controls. CONCLUSIONS: Plasma concentration of sICAM-1 is elevated in Type 1 diabetic patients with microalbuminuria and the concentrations of sICAM-1 as well as sVCAM-1 are elevated in patients with macroalbuminuria and normal s-creatinine. The elevated plasma concentrations of these soluble adhesion molecule concentrations in patients with renal complication can be of pathogenetic importance for the development of atherosclerosis and plasma soluble adhesion molecule concentrations may provide additional information on cardiovascular risk.     

Significance of glycated LDL in different stages of diabetic nephropathy

AimThe aim of this study was to investigate the role of elevated glycated LDL (low-density lipoprotein) in the progression of diabetic kidney disease among type 2 diabetes (T2D) subjects.Materials and methodsThis case-control observational study is a part of Saudi Diabetes Kidney Disease (SAUDI-DKD) study conducted during the period from April 2014 to June 2015. This study cohort is divided into two groups; the first group was T2D patients without diabetic nephropathy (DN) (n = 24) and the second group was T2D with DN (n = 45). Serum glycated LDL levels were determined by ELISA. Pearson's correlation analysis was performed, and the diagnostic accuracy was assessed using the area under the ROC curve.ResultsThere was a threefold increase of serum glycated LDL level among diabetic subjects when compared with non-diabetic subjects and this level progressively increased with the progression of DN. The glycated LDL was found to have a significant diagnostic accuracy with AUC of 0.685 and 0.775 for cases with microalbuminuria and macroalbuminuria respectively.ConclusionThe glycated LDL could play a significant role in predicting diabetic patients who are susceptible to develop DN among T2D patients.     

Nephropathy, but not retinopathy, is associated with the development of heart disease in Type 1 diabetes: a 12-year observation study of 462 patients.

AIMS: To study the occurrence of heart disease and death in Type 1 diabetic patients and evaluate whether presence of microangiopathy, i.e. nephropathy and retinopathy, was associated with the outcome. METHODS: A 12-year observation study of 462 Type 1 diabetic patients without a previous history of heart disease at baseline who were treated under routine care in a hospital out-patient clinic. RESULTS: A total of 85 patients developed signs of heart disease, i.e. myocardial infarction (n = 41), angina (n = 23), and heart failure (n = 17) and 56 patients died. The mortality for patients without signs of heart disease during the observation period was 7.6% compared with 51% in patients with myocardial infarction (P < 0.001), 26% in patients with angina (P < 0.01) and 65% in patients with heart failure (P < 0.001). The relative risk for death was 9.0 (P < 0.001) and 2.5 (P < 0.05) times higher in patients with macroalbuminuria and microalbuminuria, respectively. The risk for cardiovascular death was 18.3 times (P < 0.001) higher in patients with macroalbuminuria compared with patients with normoalbuminuria. In patients with sight-threatening retinopathy, the relative risk for death was 7.0 times higher (P < 0.01) and the risk for coronary heart disease events 4.4 times higher (P < 0.05) compared with patients with no retinopathy. However, when retinopathy was adjusted for presence of macroalbuminuria, this association disappeared. CONCLUSION: This study shows a high incidence of heart disease in patients with Type 1 diabetes. The worse prognosis was seen in patients with sight-threatening retinopathy and macroalbuminuria and microalbuminuria at baseline. Macroalbuminuria and microalbuminuria were independently associated with a high risk for heart disease and death while the association with sight-threatening retinopathy only occurred in the presence of nephropathy.     

老年2型糖尿病患者尿白蛋白排泄率与胰岛素抵抗的相关性研究

目的探讨老年2型糖尿病患者不同尿白蛋白分期与胰岛素抵抗的关系,为糖尿病肾病的预防与控制提供有益的参考。方法将152例老年2型糖尿病患者根据24小时尿微量白蛋白,分为正常白蛋白尿、微量白蛋白尿和大量白蛋白尿3组,分别测定体质指数、血压、空腹血糖、空腹胰岛素、糖化血红蛋白、血脂、血尿酸、24小时尿白蛋白定量等,并计算胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)及估算的肾小球滤过率(eGFR)。结果与正常白蛋白尿组比较,微量白蛋白尿组患者的年龄、高血压合并率、HOMA-IR均明显升高,而eGFR明显下降(P<0.05);大量白蛋白尿组患者的高血压合并率、血压、空腹血糖、空腹胰岛素、总胆固醇、HOMA-IR亦均明显升高,而eGFR明显下降(P<0.05)。与微量白蛋白尿组比较,大量白蛋白尿组患者舒张压、空腹血糖、空腹胰岛素、总胆固醇均明显增高(P<0.05)。多因素逐步回归分析显示HOMA-IR是影响老年2型糖尿病患者尿白蛋白排泄率的独立危险因素。结论老年2型糖尿病患者尿白蛋白增多与胰岛素抵抗有关。     

血清CysC、HCY和hs—CRP检测在糖尿病肾病中的诊断价值

目的：探讨血清胱抑素C（CysC）、同型半胱氨酸（HcY）、超敏c反应蛋白（hs-CRP）联合检测在糖尿病（DM）患者肾损害中的诊断价值。方法：研究175例DM患者和40例健康对照者的血清CysC、HCY、hs-CRP水平变化。血清CysC和hs-CRP采用乳胶颗粒增强免疫比浊法,血清HCY采用循环酶法测定。结果：DM患者正常白蛋白尿组的血清CysC、HCY、hs-CRP水平较对照组明显升高（P〈0．05）,DM患者微量白蛋白尿组和临床蛋白尿组较对照组血清CysC、HCY水平升高显著（P〈0．01）,血清CysC、HCY、hs-CRP水平随糖尿病肾病（DN）的发生以及严重程度逐渐增高。结论：血清CysC、HCY和hs-CRP检测可作为早期诊断DN较敏感的指标;对监测早期DN的发生和病情发展程度有重要意义。     

The growth arrest-specific 6 (Gas6) gene polymorphism c.834+7G>A is associated with type 2 diabetes

Aims

The plasma protein growth arrest-specific 6 (Gas6) is important to the inflammatory process and involved in the development of diabetic renal and vascular complications. Recently, Gas6 protein also represents a novel independent risk factor of type 2 diabetes. We further investigated the association of c.843+7G>A Gas6 polymorphism and type 2 diabetes.

Methods

A total of 278 adults, including 96 with normal glucose tolerance (NGT), 82 with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), and 100 with type 2 diabetes were recruited. All subjects were genotyped for c.843+7G>A Gas6 polymorphism.

Results

Plasma Gas6 concentrations were significantly lower among patients with type 2 diabetes compared to subjects with IGT and NGT. Subjects with Gas6 c.843+7AA genotype had higher Gas6 levels and lower glucose values than GG genotype. The AA genotype and A allele were less frequent in patients with type 2 diabetes compared with NGT subjects. In univariate analysis, the AA genotype was found to be associated with a decreased risk for type 2 diabetes. Moreover, the association was even stronger after adjustment for established diabetes risk factors.

Conclusions

The Gas6 c.843+7AA genotype and A allele are less prevalent in type 2 diabetes, which may have a protective role for type 2 diabetes.     

The metabolic syndrome is related to albuminuria in Type 2 diabetes

Aims To determine the relationships between metabolic syndrome (MetS), diabetic nephropathy (DN) and renal function in Type 2 diabetes. Methods In a clinic‐based cohort of 1314 Type 2 diabetic patients (58% male; age 62 ± 10 years), we analysed MetS, detected DN and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Results Prevalence of both microalbuminuria and macroalbuminuria were higher in subjects with MetS than in those without. Prevalence of DN (microalbuminuria and macroalbuminuria) increased with the number of MetS components. eGFR was lower in subjects with MetS than in those without (87 ± 23 vs. 92 ± 20 ml/min per 1.73 m²; P < 0.001). The lowest eGFR values were found in those with four or more components of the MetS. Prevalence of low eGFR increased with the stage of DN and was affected by MetS only in normoalbuminuric patients. MetS was independently associated with DN, also after adjustment for confounders [odds ratio (OR) 2.82, confidence interval (CI) 1.93, 4.11] and the presence of low eGFR in the model (OR 2.74, CI 1.87, 4.01). Similarly, MetS was a predictor of low eGFR (OR 1.93, CI 1.11, 3.36), but after adjustment for DN, the association was lost. Finally, MetS per se was independently associated with DN, but not with low eGFR after adjustment for all of the individual components of the MetS. Conclusions This study suggests a close and independent association between MetS and renal impairment. However, it is unclear whether and to what extent treating MetS by an intensive multifactorial therapeutic approach will prevent or delay progression to renal failure.     

昆明地区汉族人2型糖尿病肾病患者趋化因子受体5基因启动子区59029G/A多态性研究

目的探讨CC类趋化因子受体5(CCR5)基因启动子区59029G/A多态性与糖尿病肾病(DN)的相关性。方法运用聚合酶链反应-限制性片段长度多态性技术,在昆明地区汉族人中对163例2型糖尿病(T2DM)患者[其中正常白蛋白尿(DN0)组53例,微量白蛋白尿(DN1)组64例,临床白蛋白尿(DN2)组46例]和60例健康对照者(NC组)的CCR5基因启动子区59029GA多态性进行检测,并比较分析各组间基因型频率和等位基因频率以及相关临床资料。结果DN组(DN1 DN2)的GA、AA基因型频率和A等位基因频率高于DN0组(P<0.01)。DN1和DN2组间基因型频率和等位基因频率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。DN0组与NC组间基因型频率不同,但两组间等位基因频率差异无统计学意义。logistic回归分析表明CCR5基因启动子区59029G/A多态性、病程与DN显著相关,多项logistic回归分析表明GA和AA基因型相对于GG基因型是DN发生的危险因素;DN患者中,病程>5年是DN2发生的危险因素。结论在昆明地区汉族人中,CCR5基因启动子区59029A阳性基因型可能是DN发生的危险因素;病程>5年可能是DN进展的危险因素。     

An alarmingly high prevalence of diabetic nephropathy in Asian type 2 diabetic patients: the MicroAlbuminuria Prevalence (MAP) Study

Aim/hypothesis Microalbuminuria represents the earliest clinical evidence of diabetic nephropathy and is a marker of increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Its early detection allows the implementation of individualised and aggressive intervention programmes to reduce cardiovascular risk factors. There is limited information on the prevalence of microalbuminuria among hypertensive type 2 diabetic patients in Asia.Methods This cross-sectional epidemiological study aimed to assess the prevalence of microalbuminuria and macroalbuminuria among consecutively screened hypertensive type 2 diabetic adult patients in 103 centres in 10 Asian countries or regions. Predictive factors for microalbuminuria and macroalbuminuria were characterised using a stepwise logistic regression model.Results A total of 6,801 patients were enrolled and 5,549 patients constituted the per-protocol population (patients with bacteriuria and haematuria were excluded). The prevalence of microalbuminuria was 39.8% (39.2–40.5; 95% CI) and the prevalence of macroalbuminuria was 18.8% (18.2–19.3; 95% CI). Only 11.6% of the patients had systolic and diastolic blood pressure below the 130/80 mm Hg target. In the multivariate analyses, the predictive factors for the presence of microalbuminuria were age, BMI, systolic blood pressure and ethnic origin. The highlighted predictive factors for the presence of macroalbuminuria were age, sex, ethnic origin, BMI, duration of diabetes, presence of diabetic complications, intake of diuretics, intake of calcium channel blockers, diastolic and systolic blood pressure.Conclusions/interpretation The high prevalence (58.6%) of micro or macroalbuminuria observed in these patients is alarming and indicates an impending pandemic of diabetic cardiovascular and renal diseases in Asia with its potential economic consequences.A.Y.T. Wu, F.A. de Leon and M.R. Weir received honoraria for speaking engagements and A. Rouillon is employed by Sanofi-Synthelabo Groupe.     

Association of Fetuin-A with Thr256Ser exon polymorphism of α2-Heremans Schmid Glycoprotein (AHSG) gene in type 2 diabetic patients with overt nephropathy

BackgroundCirculatory Fetuin-A has been well reported to elevate the risk for Diabetic Nephropathy (DN) and is associated with many vascular complications. Compelling reports have well documented that the circulatory levels of Fetuin-A directly have an impact on its AHSG (α2- Heremans- Schmid Glycoprotein) gene single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP). Thus, in this study among the South Indian T2DM population, we aim to explore the association of AHSG Thr256Ser (rs4918) SNP in subjects with DN and correlate with the circulatory levels of Fetuin-A at various stages of DN patients.MethodsA total of 975 subjects were recruited, such as Group-I, consisting of Controls (n = 300), Group-II, with normoalbuminuria (n = 300), Group-IIIa, with incipient microalbuminuria (n = 195), Group-IIIb, with persistent macroalbuminuria (n = 180)] and were subjected for genotyping using PCR-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP). Circulatory Fetuin-A was measured using sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).ResultsThe ‘G’ allele of AHSG exon-7 (C/G) SNP is significantly concomitant and conferred significant risk for normoalbuminuria subjects. In the DN subjects, the ‘G' allele showed the risk for persistent macroalbuminuria. A noticeable stepwise decrease was evidenced in the circulatory Fetuin-A among persistent macroalbuminuria over incipient microalbuminuria from normoalbuminuria. Further, the circulatory Fetuin-A was lowered in DN subjects with mutant GG genotype than the wild CC.ConclusionAHSG Thr256Ser (rs4918) SNP was associated with renal complications among South Indian T2DM subjects.     

小泛素样修饰蛋白4基因163A／G多态性与2型糖尿病肾病的相关性研究

目的探讨小泛素样修饰蛋白4（SUMO4）基因163A／G多态性与2型糖尿病肾病（DN）的相关性。方法运用聚合酶链反应-限制性片段长度多态性（PCR-RFLP）方法对232例T2DM患者,其中正常白蛋白尿103例（N-UAIb组）、微量白蛋白尿65例（M-UAlb组）、大量白蛋白尿64例（L-UAlb组）,以及102名健康对照（NC组）的SUM04基因163A／G多态性进行检测,并比较各组间基因型频率、等位基因频率及相关临床资料。结果NC组和T2DM组基因型和等位基因频率无统计学差异;M-UAlb和L-UAlb组的GA基因型频率高于N—UAlb组（P〈0．05）。结论在昆明地区汉族人群中,SUM04基因GA基因型可能是DN发生的危险因素。