Time-updated Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 Is Predictive for Posttransplant Diabetes Mellitus in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Amarens van der Vaart*, Daan Kremer, Tessa Niekolaas, Stephan J L Bakker, Peter R van Dijk, Martin H de Borst

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This work aimed to study whether fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is predictive for incident posttransplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs).

METHODS: We repeatedly analyzed plasma C-terminal FGF23 concentrations in 170 KTRs enrolled in the TransplantLines Biobank and Cohort Study. Associations of time-updated plasma FGF23 with incident PTDM were studied by Cox regression.

RESULTS: A total of 170 KTRs (46% female, aged 54.4 ± 12.4 years) with 540 FGF23 measurements were included. Plasma FGF23 concentrations at transplantation were 31.1 (0.76-2576) pmol/L. During a follow-up of 24 (12-24) months, 38 patients developed PTDM. The highest FGF23 tertile (compared to the lowest) was associated with an increased risk for PTDM (fully adjusted hazard ratio 20.9; 95% CI, 3.4-130.0; P < .001).

CONCLUSION: In KTRs without diabetes at baseline, the highest tertile of FGF23, compared to the lowest, is predictive for development of PTDM.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberbvae055
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the endocrine society
Volume8
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12-Mar-2024

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