Abstract
Introduction
The heightened fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) level in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with increased cardiovascular disease and mortality. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize the available strategies to reduce FGF23 in CKD patients.
Methods
We conducted a meta-analysis by searching the databases of MEDLINE, Scopus, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and single-arm studies that examined the effects of dietary phosphate restriction, phosphate binders, iron supplements, calcimimetics, parathyroidectomy, dialysis techniques, and the outcome of preservation of residual renal function (RRF) on FGF23 levels in CKD patients. Random-effects model meta-analyses were used to compute changes in the outcome of interests.
Results
A total of 41 articles (7590 patients), comprising 36 RCTs, 5 prospective studies were included in this meta-analysis. Dietary phosphate restriction less than 800 mg per day yielded insignificant effect on FGF23 reduction. Interestingly sevelamer, lanthanum, iron-based phosphate binders, and iron supplement significantly lowered FGF23 levels. In CKD patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism, calcimimetics prescription could significantly reduce FGF23 levels, while surgical parathyroidectomy had no significant effect. In dialysis patients, preservation of RRF and hemoperfusion as well as hemodiafiltration provided a significant decrease in FGF23 levels.
Conclusions
The present meta-analysis demonstrated that non-calcium-based phosphate binders including sevelamer, lanthanum, and iron-based phosphate binders, iron supplements, calcimimetics, hemoperfusion, and preservation of RRF could effectively reduce FGF23 in CKD patients.
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Takkavatakarn, K., Wuttiputhanun, T., Phannajit, J. et al. Effectiveness of fibroblast growth factor 23 lowering modalities in chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Urol Nephrol 54, 309–321 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-021-02848-0
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