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ArticleClinical and experimental nephrology2024

Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio diurnal variation rate predicts outcomes in idiopathic membranous nephropathy.

Xiaoqing Chen, Yong Zhang, Liqun Yan, Yangbin Xie, Shujing Li, Yongze Zhuang, Liping Wang

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Xiaoqing Chen *Fuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, China.
Yong Zhang *Fuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, China.
Liqun YanFuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, China.
Yangbin XieFuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, China.
Shujing LiFuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, China.
Yongze ZhuangDepartment of Nephrology, The 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, 156 West Second Ring Road, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China.
Liping WangFuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, China. wlp03291122@126.com.
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Fujian Clinical Medical Research Center for Immune Kidney Disease Grant No.2021Y2016the National Natural Science Foundation-funded Project, China Grant No. 81373837the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province, China Grant No. 2018J01184the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province, China Grant No. 2021J011277
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Abstract

backgroundIdiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) diurnal variation rate calculated by spot urinary protein test predicts 1-year nephrotic outcomes as a biomarker of proteinuria severity in patients with IMN.

methodsPatients' baseline demographics, blood and urinary biomarkers, and clinical and pathological characteristics were collected retrospectively. Urine samples were collected at 7:00 (before breakfast) and 19:00 (after dinner) to calculate the UACR diurnal variation rate. A prediction model for no remission (NR) was developed statistically based on differences between prognosis groups. Receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis was performed to evaluate prediction abilities and determine optimal cut-off points of the model and UACR diurnal variation rate alone.

resultsThe formula for calculating the probability of NR was exp(L)/(1 + exp(L)), where the linear predictor L =  - 22.038 + 0.134 × Age (years) + 0.457 × 24-h urinary protein + 0.511 × blood urea nitrogen (BUN) + 0.014 × serum uric acid (SUA) + 2.411 if glomerular sclerosis + 0.816 × fasting blood glucose (FBG)-0.039 × UACR diurnal variation rate (%). Optimal cut-off points for NR prediction by the final model and UACR diurnal variation rate alone were 0.331 and 58.5%, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity were 0.889 and 0.859 for the final model, and 0.926 and 0.676 for UACR diurnal variation rate alone.

conclusionUACR diurnal variation using spot urinary protein is a simpler way to predict nephrotic outcomes and is a highly sensitive screening tool for identifying patients who should undergo further comprehensive risk assessment.

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AlbuminuriaBiomarkersCircadian RhythmCreatinineGlomerulonephritis, MembranousAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisProteinuriaRetrospective StudiesROC CurveBiomarkersCreatinineAlbumin-to-creatinine ratioCircadian rhythmDiurnal variationIdiopathic membranous nephropathyProteinuriaRemission

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