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ArticleInternational urology and nephrology2017

Osteoprotegerin and uremic osteoporosis in chronic hemodialysis patients.

Diana Moldovan, Crina Rusu, Alina Potra, Ioan Moldovan, Ioan Mihai Patiu, Mirela Gherman-Caprioara, Ina Maria Kacso

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Diana MoldovanDepartment of Nephrology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu", Cluj-Napoca, Romania. dnmoldovan@yahoo.com.
Crina RusuDepartment of Nephrology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu", Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Alina PotraDepartment of Nephrology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu", Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Ioan MoldovanMilitary Hospital Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Ioan Mihai PatiuNefromed Dialysis Center Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Mirela Gherman-CaprioaraDepartment of Nephrology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu", Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Ina Maria KacsoDepartment of Nephrology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu", Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

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Abstract

introductionOsteoprotegerin (OPG) is a powerful inhibitor of osteoclast activity, and it plays an important role in bone metabolism. In hemodialysis (HD) patients, the relationship between OPG and bone mineral density (BMD) is important, but remains unclear yet. The study objective was to assess the OPG role related to uremic osteoporosis in HD patients.

methodsThis cross-sectional study has been realized on a cohort of 63 chronic HD patients. INCLUSION CRITERIA: elderly prevalent HD patients with an age over 55 years old. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: previous bone disease or previous renal transplant; neoplasia; parathyroidectomy, hormone replacement therapy. The data regarding demographical and clinical characteristics, including treatments for mineral and cardiovascular complications, were recorded. Serum OPG and mineral markers levels were measured. BMD was assessed by calcaneus quantitative ultrasound; it measured broadband ultrasound attenuation, speed of sound (SOS) and stiffness index (STI).

resultsThe high OPG levels were associated with higher bone mineral density (OPG-SOS P = 0.003; R = 0.37; OPG-STI P = 0.03; R = 0.28). Malnutrition, anemia and advanced age correlated with bone demineralization. Males had higher bone density parameters than females. In patients treated with vitamin D (P = 0.005), the BMD was increased comparing to patients without these treatments.

conclusionsOPG levels had directly correlated with bone mineral density parameters. Our study further confirms the critical role of OPG in the pathogenesis of uremic osteoporosis in ESRD. Whether the increased circulant OPG protect against bone loss in patients undergoing HD remains to be established.

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Bone DensityAbsorptiometry, PhotonAgedAge FactorsBiomarkersCase-Control StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceKidney Failure, ChronicMaleMiddle AgedOsteoporosisOsteoprotegerinRenal DialysisBiomarkersOsteoprotegerinHemodialysisOsteoporosisOsteoprotegerin

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