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Involvement of alpha-klotho and fibroblast growth factor receptor in the development of secondary hyperparathyroidism
Chiaki Kumata1, Masahide Mizobuchi, Hiroaki Ogata
1Department of Internal Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Background/Aims:
Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) has been shown to suppress parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion. alpha-Klotho has been demonstrated to function as a fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) cofactor for FGF23. Thus, both alpha-Klotho and FGFR may play roles in PTH synthesis and/or secretion. Functions of alpha-Klotho and FGFR in secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) remain to be studied. The present studies explore the role of alpha-Klotho and FGFR in SHPT.
Methods:
Hyperplastic parathyroid glands (n = 44) were obtained from patients with SHPT.
Results:
Immunohistochemical study showed that both alpha-Klotho and FGFR1c expression in hyperplastic glands was significantly decreased compared with that in normal glands (Klotho p < 0.01, and FGFR1c p < 0.05). A significant positive correlation was observed between alpha-Klotho and FGFR1c (r(2) = 0.375, p < 0.01) indicating a cooperative system. Both alpha-Klotho (r(2) = 0.235, p < 0.05) and FGFR1c (r(2) = 0.181, p < 0.05) correlated positively with the calcium-sensing receptor (CaR), which plays an important role in the development of SHPT. In addition, expression of alpha-Klotho correlated negatively with parathyroid cell proliferation, as confirmed by Ki67 staining (r(2) = 0.148, p < 0.05).
Conclusion:
Decreased expression of alpha-Klotho and FGFR1c in parallel with CaR expression and parathyroid cell growth may be involved in the pathogenesis of SHPT.
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