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ArticleArchives of medical science : AMS2026

Serum γ-Klotho and fibroblast growth factor-2 levels in patients with pressure ulcers.

Sabah Tuzun, Burcu Hacioglu, Can Oner, Cemal Unal, Macit Koldaş, Mustafa Reşat Dabak

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Sabah TuzunDepartment of Family Medicine, Sultangazi Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Burcu HaciogluDepartment of Internal Medicine, Sultangazi Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Can OnerDepartment of Family Medicine, Health Science University, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kırdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Cemal UnalDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, Sultangazi Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Macit KoldaşDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, Sultangazi Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Mustafa Reşat DabakDepartment of Family Medicine, Sultangazi Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the serum levels of γ-Klotho and fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) in patients with pressure ulcers. Material and methods: Patients aged ≥ 18 years receiving care from Home Health Care Services were included. The case group consisted of individuals with stage 2-4 pressure ulcers, while the control group comprised patients without ulcers, matched for age and sex. Sociodemographic characteristics, medical device usage, and nutritional status were assessed for all participants. In the case group, additional data regarding ulcer site, stage, number, and dimensions were collected. Serum levels of γ-Klotho and FGF2 were measured using ELISA. Results: A total of 80 participants were enrolled (40 (50.0%) in each group). The median FGF2 level was 220.8 [IQR 26.8] pg/ml in the case group and 219.1 [29.1] pg/ml in the control group ( Conclusions: Although serum levels did not differ between groups, the exclusive correlation between γ-Klotho and FGF2 in the pressure ulcer group suggests a potential association with chronic wound characteristics, warranting further investigation.

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decubitus ulcerfibroblast growth factorhealth servicesKlotho proteinswound healing

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PMCPMC13663640

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