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Observational studyWorld journal of gastroenterology2025

Study of the relationship between iron metabolism disorders and sepsis-associated liver injury: A prospective observational study.

Tian-Wei Wang, Lu-Lu Zhou, Jing Yuan, Wen-Xin Zhou, Hao-Ran Wang, Ting-Ting Yu, Ji-Chao Zhai, Cheng-Bin Tang, Wei Jiang, Jiang-Quan Yu and 3 more

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  5. Biomarkers as Beacons: Illuminating Sepsis-Associated Hepato-Renal Injury.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
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Tian-Wei WangDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.
Lu-Lu ZhouDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.
Jing YuanDepartment of Functional Examination, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.
Wen-Xin ZhouDepartment of Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu Province, China.
Hao-Ran WangDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.
Ting-Ting YuDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.
Ji-Chao ZhaiDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.
Cheng-Bin TangDepartment of Center for Cardiac Macrovascular Disease, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.
Wei JiangDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.
Jiang-Quan YuDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.
Rui-Qiang ZhengDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.
Hai-Long YuDepartment of Neuro Intensive Care Unit, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China.
Jun ShaoDepartment of Center for Cardiac Macrovascular Disease, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China. sjun1982@163.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSepsis-associated liver injury (SALI) refers to secondary liver function impairment caused by sepsis, patients with SALI often have worse clinical outcomes. The early identification and assessment of the occurrence and progression of SALI are pressing issues that urgently need to be resolved.

aimTo investigate the relationship between iron metabolism and SALI.

methodsIn this prospective study, 139 patients were recruited, with 53 assigned to the SALI group. The relationships between SALI and various iron metabolism-related biomarkers were examined. These biomarkers included serum iron (SI), total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), serum ferritin, transferrin, and transferrin saturation. To identify independent risk factors for SALI, both univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed. Additionally, receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was utilized to assess the predictive value of these biomarkers for the occurrence of SALI.

resultsThere were no statistically significant differences in age, sex, body mass index, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment scores (excluding liver function), or APACHE II scores between the two groups of patients. Compared with the sepsis group, the SALI group presented significantly higher SI (

conclusionIron metabolism disorders are closely associated with the development of SALI, and SI and TIBC may serve as potential predictive biomarkers. The combined use of SI and TIBC has superior diagnostic efficacy for SALI. These findings provide valuable insights for the early identification and management of SALI among patients with sepsis.

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IronIron Metabolism DisordersLiver DiseasesSepsisAdultAgedBiomarkersFemaleFerritinsHumansLiverMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesRisk FactorsBiomarkersFerritinsIronTransferrinBiomarkersIron metabolismLiver injurySepsisSerum ironTotal iron-binding capacity

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PMCPMC12001195

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