Abstract: TH-PO1009
Serum GDH-15 Predicts the Outcome of Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy
Session Information
- Glomerular Diseases: Clinical, Outcomes, Trials - I
October 25, 2018 | Location: Exhibit Hall, San Diego Convention Center
Abstract Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Glomerular Diseases
- 1203 Glomerular Diseases: Clinical, Outcomes, and Trials
Authors
- Ham, Youngrok, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea (the Republic of)
- Choi, Dae Eun, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea (the Republic of)
- Jeon, Jae wan, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea (the Republic of)
- Lee, Jiwon M., Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea (the Republic of)
- Chang, Yoon-Kyung, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea (the Republic of)
- Na, Ki Ryang, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea (the Republic of)
- Lee, Kang Wook, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea (the Republic of)
Background
Idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) is a major cause of nephrotic syndrome. Growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) is a member of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily and has been associated with chronic inflammatory disease. It has the potential to be a useful prognostic marker in patients with renal diseases, such as diabetic nephropathy and IgA nephropathy. This study examined whether GDF-15 is associated with the clinical parameters in IMN and showed that GDF-15 can predict IMN disease progression.
Methods
A total of 35 patients with biopsy-proven IMN, treated at Chungnam National University Hospital from January 2010 to December 2015, were included. Patients younger than 18 years, those with secondary membranous nephropathy, and those lost to follow-up before 12 months were excluded. Levels of GDF-15 at the time of biopsy were measured using enzymelinked immunosorbent assays. Disease progression was defined as a ≥30% decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) or the development of end-stage renal disease.
Results
The mean follow-up was 44.1 months (range: 16–72 months). Using receiver operating curve analysis, the best serum GDF-15 cut-off value for predicting disease progression was 2.15 ng/ml (sensitivity: 75.0%, specificity: 82.1%, p = 0 007). GDF-15 was significantly related to age and initial renal function. In the Kaplan-Meier analysis, the risk of disease progression increased in patients with GDF-15 ≥ 2.15 ng/ml when compared with those with GDF-15 < 2.15 ng/ml (50.0% versus 9.7%) (p = 0 012). In the multivariate Cox regression analysis adjusted for potential confounders, only GDF-15 was significantly associated with disease progression in IMN (p = 0 032).
Conclusion
The GDF-15 level at the time of diagnosis has a significant negative correlation with initial renal function and is associated with a poor prognosis in IMN. Our results suggest that GDF-15 provides useful prognostic information in patients with IMN.