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ArticleJournal of the American Heart Association2026

Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 as a Prognostic Biomarker in Post-Myocardial Infarction Outcomes: Influence of Renal Function and Its Modulation by Klotho.

Sara Vázquez-Sánchez, Ana Blasco, Marina Polo-Salguero, Laura Mourino-Álvarez, Marta Gil-Fernández, Nerea Corbacho-Alonso, José Alberto Navarro-García, Elisa Mercado-García, Laura González-Lafuente, Elena Rodríguez-Sánchez and 8 more

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18 authors.

Sara Vázquez-SánchezCardiorenal Translational Laboratory, Imas12 Research Institute Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre Madrid Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-8082-9745
Ana BlascoAcute Cardiac Care Units, Cardiology Service Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda Madrid Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-9067-6773
Marina Polo-SalgueroCardiorenal Translational Laboratory, Imas12 Research Institute Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre Madrid Spain.ORCID 0009-0004-9197-5010
Laura Mourino-ÁlvarezDepartment of Vascular Physiopathology Hospital Nacional de Paraplejicos, SESCAM Toledo Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-3928-1554
Marta Gil-FernándezClinical and Invasive Cardiology Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital La Paz (IdiPAZ) Hospital Universitario La Paz Madrid Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-7219-202X
Nerea Corbacho-AlonsoDepartment of Vascular Physiopathology Hospital Nacional de Paraplejicos, SESCAM Toledo Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5911-9589
José Alberto Navarro-GarcíaCardiorenal Translational Laboratory, Imas12 Research Institute Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre Madrid Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-0317-4888
Elisa Mercado-GarcíaCardiorenal Translational Laboratory, Imas12 Research Institute Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre Madrid Spain.ORCID 0009-0009-7033-8166
Laura González-LafuenteCardiorenal Translational Laboratory, Imas12 Research Institute Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre Madrid Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-8576-1970
Elena Rodríguez-SánchezCardiorenal Translational Laboratory, Imas12 Research Institute Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre Madrid Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5020-949X
Daniel González-MorenoCardiorenal Translational Laboratory, Imas12 Research Institute Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre Madrid Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-6367-2814
Alberto Pérez-GómezCardiorenal Translational Laboratory, Imas12 Research Institute Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre Madrid Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-3644-2914
Andrea MatutanoAcute Cardiac Care Units, Cardiology Service Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda Madrid Spain.
Jesús VázquezCentro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) Madrid Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-1461-5092
Juan Antonio LópezCentro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) Madrid Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-9097-6060
María Fernández-VelascoClinical and Invasive Cardiology Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital La Paz (IdiPAZ) Hospital Universitario La Paz Madrid Spain.
María G BarderasDepartment of Vascular Physiopathology Hospital Nacional de Paraplejicos, SESCAM Toledo Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-4290-4721
Gema Ruiz-HurtadoCardiorenal Translational Laboratory, Imas12 Research Institute Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre Madrid Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-3482-0915

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundElevation of FGF23 (fibroblast growth factor 23) and decreased Klotho levels have been associated with various cardiovascular and renal diseases. However, the combined study of the FGF23-Klotho axis in ischemic heart disease remains elusive.

methodsWe analyzed the associations between circulating FGF23 and Klotho levels with cardiac and renal parameters, as well as mortality outcomes following myocardial infarction (MI). Cardiac tissue from patients with ischemic heart disease and a post-MI mouse model were analyzed to assess myocardial FGF23 expression. Proteomic analysis was performed to examine myocardial pathways activated by FGF23 and regulated by Klotho.

resultsWe observed an inverse correlation between circulating levels of FGF23 and Klotho in patients after MI. Elevated plasma FGF23 levels were particularly associated with ST-segment-elevation MI and cardiac dysfunction, including reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, prolonged corrected interval, and higher Killip-Kimball classification of cardiac risk, identifying FGF23 as a potential prognostic marker of overall and cardiac-related mortality. In contrast, systemic Klotho levels were reduced in patients with ST-segment-elevation MI but did not correlate with mortality. In cardiac tissue, ischemic injury significantly upregulated FGF23 expression. Although Klotho prevented FGF23-induced proteomic alterations, it did not inhibit cardiac FGF23 overexpression in the post-MI model.

conclusionsFGF23 represents a promising biomarker for mortality and cardiac dysfunction in patients with MI. Although Klotho does not appear to be a reliable predictor of mortality after MI, its cardioprotective properties suggest a role in modulating FGF23-driven metabolic, structural, and proliferative processes in the myocardium.

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Fibroblast Growth FactorsGlucuronidaseKidneyMyocardial InfarctionMyocardiumST Elevation Myocardial InfarctionAgedAnimalsBiomarkersDisease Models, AnimalFemaleFibroblast Growth Factor-23HumansKlotho ProteinsMaleMiceBiomarkersFGF23 protein, humanFgf23 protein, mouseFibroblast Growth Factor-23Fibroblast Growth FactorsGlucuronidaseKlotho ProteinsKL protein, humanFGF23ischemic heart diseaseKlothomortalitymyocardial infarction

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