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Role of Myeloperoxidase in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Bojana Kisic1, Dijana Miric1, Ilija Dragojevic1

  • 1Institute of Biochemistry, Medical Faculty Pristina, Kosovska Mitrovica 38220, Serbia.

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
|April 30, 2016
PubMed

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Myeloperoxidase (MPO) contributes to oxidative damage and inflammation in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. This enzyme modifies lipoproteins, worsening cardiovascular complications in renal failure.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Biochemistry
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health issue.
  • CKD patients experience oxidative stress and systemic inflammation.
  • These conditions lead to severe complications like cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of myeloperoxidase (MPO) in CKD.
  • To examine MPO's contribution to oxidative damage in CKD patients.
  • To discuss MPO's impact on cardiovascular complications in renal failure.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on MPO's function in CKD.
  • Analysis of MPO's role in producing reactive intermediates.
  • Examination of MPO-modified lipoproteins and endothelial changes.

Main Results:

  • MPO generates reactive/chlorinating intermediates.
  • These intermediates cause oxidative damage to biomolecules in CKD patients.
  • MPO-induced lipoprotein modification contributes to cardiovascular issues in renal failure.

Conclusions:

  • MPO plays a significant role in CKD pathophysiology.
  • MPO-driven oxidative stress and inflammation exacerbate CKD complications.
  • Targeting MPO may offer therapeutic potential for cardiovascular disease in CKD.

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