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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2026

Effects of protein-supportive therapy on maternal and neonatal outcomes in patients with nephrotic syndrome during pregnancy.

Hongfang Zhong, Zhihui Kang, Lijuan Zhuang

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Hongfang ZhongDepartment of Nephrology, Suzhou Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China.
Zhihui KangDepartment of Obstetrics, Shijiazhuang Fourth Hospital Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei, China.
Lijuan ZhuangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University Xiamen 361000, Fujian, China.

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objectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of protein-supportive therapy in patients with nephrotic syndrome during pregnancy.

methodsThis retrospective study included 314 women with moderate to severe preeclampsia, of whom 152 were diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome during pregnancy. Patients were divided into a treatment group (n=82) and a control group (n=70) according to treatment regimen. The treatment group received supplemental human albumin (daily dose < 15 g) in addition to blood pressure control, while the control group received only routine antihypertensive treatment. Blood pressure levels, 24-hour urinary protein, serum total protein, albumin, creatinine (Cr), uric acid (UA), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), lipid levels, liver function indicators, coagulation function, and inflammatory markers were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. Edema resolution time, length of hospital stay, pregnancy complications, and delivery method were observed; fetal birth weight, Apgar score, and perinatal mortality were also assessed. Adverse reactions during treatment were recorded.

resultsSignificant differences were observed in diastolic blood pressure, systolic blood pressure, 24-hour urinary protein, serum total protein levels, and renal function indicators before and after treatment in the treatment group (all P < 0.05). The control group mainly experienced decreased blood pressure and serum total protein levels (both P < 0.05). Post-treatment comparisons between groups showed that 24-hour urinary protein levels in the treatment group increased, significantly higher than in the control group, while serum total protein and albumin levels were significantly higher in the treatment group (all P < 0.05). Neonatal birth weight and Apgar scores were significantly higher in the treatment group (P < 0.05). Edema resolution time was longer in the treatment group than in the control group (P < 0.05). No serious allergic reactions or infections occurred during treatment.

conclusionProtein-supportive therapy can improve hypoalbuminemia and fetal outcomes, but it may increase urinary protein excretion and edema resolution time. Thus, the benefits and risks should be carefully weighed in clinical practice.

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nutritional statuspregnancy-associated nephropathypregnancy outcomesProtein-supportive therapyrenal function

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