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  • Biomarkers
  • Clinical Chemistry

Background:

  • Creatinine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) shows individual-level imprecision due to factors like muscle mass.
  • Cystatin C offers an advantage as it is independent of muscle mass, enabling race- and sex-free equations.
  • Combined cystatin C and creatinine equations are needed for optimal GFR estimation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance of new race- and sex-free equations for estimating glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
  • To compare the accuracy of creatinine-based, cystatin C-based, and combined equations.
  • To highlight advancements and future challenges in GFR estimation.

Main Methods:

  • Development and validation of new European Kidney Function Consortium (EKFC) equations.
  • Inclusion of cystatin C and creatinine as biomarkers.
  • Assessment of equation performance across diverse populations and age groups.

Main Results:

  • The EKFC equation (2021) is accurate in children and adults, including non-white Europeans.
  • A sex- and race-free cystatin C-based EKFC equation has been defined.
  • Newer CKD-EPI equations show limitations in certain populations.

Conclusions:

  • The EKFC equations represent a significant advancement in GFR estimation accuracy and applicability.
  • Standardization of cystatin C assays and exploration of new biomarkers are crucial for future progress.
  • Further research into discrepancies between cystatin C and creatinine is essential due to associated adverse event risks.