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ArticleBMC cardiovascular disorders2023

Association between serum uric acid and homocysteine levels among adults in the United States: a cross-sectional study.

Jiangsha Wang, Jie Zhou, Zhengping Shao, Xi Chen, Zhenhai Yu, Wenyan Zhao

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Jiangsha Wang *Department of Cardiology, Jiande Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Jie Zhou *Center for General Practice Medicine, General Practice and Health Management Center, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, China.
Zhengping ShaoDepartment of Cardiology, Jiande Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Xi ChenCenter for General Practice Medicine, General Practice and Health Management Center, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, China.
Zhenhai YuDepartment of Neurosurgery, De Qing People's Hospital, Deqing, Zhejiang, China. dqrmyyyzh@163.com.
Wenyan ZhaoCenter for General Practice Medicine, General Practice and Health Management Center, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, China. zhaowenyan@hmc.edu.cn.

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Zhejiang Province Public Welfare Technology Application Research Project 2021KY467
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Abstract

backgroundMany studies have shown that both elevated serum uric acid (SUA) levels and hyperhomocysteinemia are risk factors for atherosclerosis. However, the relationship between the two has not been thoroughly investigated.

objectiveThis study aimed to explore the possible link between SUA levels and homocysteine (Hcy) levels.

methodsIn this cross-sectional study, 17,692 adults aged > 19 years in National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 to 2006 were analyzed. Multivariable linear regression analysis was performed to assess the association between SUA and Hcy levels. In addition, smooth curve fitting (penalized spline method) and threshold effect analysis were performed.

resultsMultivariable linear analysis showed that Hcy levels increased by 0.48 µmol/L (β = 0.48, 95%CI: 0.43-0.53) for every 1 mg/dL increase in SUA levels. We found a nonlinear relationship between SUA and Hcy levels. The results of threshold effect analysis showed that the inflection point for SUA levels was 7.1 mg/dL (β = 0.29, 95% CI: 0.23-0.36 and β = 1.05, 95% CI: 0.67-1.43 on the left and right sides of the inflection point, respectively). The p-values was less than 0.001 when using the log likelihood ratio test. This nonlinear relationship was also found in both sexes. The inflection point for SUA levels was 5.4 mg/dL in males and 7.3 mg/dL in females, respectively.

conclusionsThis cross-sectional study showed that the SUA levels were positively correlated with Hcy levels. And we found a nonlinear relationship between SUA and Hcy levels.

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HomocysteineUric AcidAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleNutrition SurveysRisk FactorsUnited StatesHomocysteineUric AcidAdultsHomocysteineNHANESUric acid

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PMCPMC10704836

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