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  • Iron is essential for cellular functions, energy metabolism, and oxygen transport via hemoglobin.
  • Iron metabolism is intricately regulated, interacting with the hypoxia-inducible factor system for oxygen homeostasis.
  • In chronic kidney disease (CKD), iron deficiency is a major contributor to anemia and impaired erythropoiesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To expand the understanding of iron metabolism's role in CKD beyond anemia.
  • To investigate iron's impact on cellular metabolism, renal fibrosis, and cardiovascular health in CKD.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article, synthesizing existing research on iron metabolism in CKD.
  • Analysis of literature focusing on iron's role in cellular processes and disease pathogenesis.
  • Exploration of the interplay between iron, inflammation, and hypoxia in CKD.

Main Results:

  • CKD is associated with complex iron dysregulation, including deficiency and functional deficiency.
  • Metabolic hyperferritinemia in CKD can increase disease risk and coexist with functional iron deficiency.
  • Excessive intracellular iron in CKD can induce ferroptosis, contributing to kidney damage and vascular complications.

Conclusions:

  • Iron metabolism is a critical factor in CKD pathogenesis, affecting more than just anemia.
  • Understanding iron's multifaceted role is crucial for managing CKD progression and associated complications.
  • Further research into iron-modulating therapies may offer new avenues for CKD treatment.