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  • Nephrology
  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Kidneys are central to uric acid excretion, making kidney disorders key influencers of serum uric acid levels.
  • Hyperuricemia and hypouricemia are common in various kidney diseases, necessitating a deeper understanding of their pathophysiology.
  • Uric acid's role in kidney health and disease is complex, involving excretion, reabsorption, and potential links to conditions like diabetes and genetic disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review major kidney disorders associated with hyperuricemia and hypouricemia.
  • To discuss the pathophysiology of these uric acid level alterations in kidney disease.
  • To highlight the clinical implications of altered uric acid levels in conditions such as chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and genetic kidney diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of major kidney disorders affecting uric acid levels.
  • Analysis of the pathophysiology linking kidney dysfunction to hyperuricemia and hypouricemia.
  • Synthesis of current clinical trial data and genetic findings related to uric acid metabolism in kidney disease.

Main Results:

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is frequently linked to hyperuricemia, though its pathogenic role in CKD progression is debated.
  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with hyperuricemia; sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors show uricosuric effects.
  • Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease (ADTKD) mutations (UMOD, MUC-1) cause hyperuricemia and gout.
  • Renal hypouricemia from URAT1/GLUT9 mutations increases acute kidney injury risk.
  • Drug-induced Fanconi syndrome and hypouricemia in COVID-19 are linked to proximal tubular injury.
  • Serum uric acid levels and fractional excretion reflect plasma volume status, with implications for hyponatremia and volume depletion.

Conclusions:

  • Altered serum uric acid levels are significant indicators in various kidney disorders, from CKD and DM to genetic and drug-induced conditions.
  • Understanding the complex interplay between kidney function, uric acid transport, and volume status is essential for clinical management.
  • Further research into the molecular mechanisms of uric acid dysregulation in volume and water balance disorders is warranted.