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Fluorescent substances in uremic and normal serum.

M Shaykh, N Bazilinski, D S McCaul

    Clinical Chemistry
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    New fluorescence signals were discovered in chronic renal failure patients. These signals, significantly elevated in hemodialysis patients, indicate potential biomarkers for kidney disease.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Nephrology
    • Analytical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Chronic renal failure (CRF) alters serum composition.
    • Uremic toxins and altered metabolites are characteristic of CRF.
    • Novel biomarkers for CRF are needed for improved diagnostics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate novel fluorescence properties of serum ultrafiltrates and fractions in patients with chronic renal failure.
    • To identify and characterize previously undescribed fluorescence spectra in uremic serum.
    • To compare fluorescence profiles between normal subjects and CRF patients undergoing hemodialysis.

    Main Methods:

    • Serum ultrafiltrates and fractions from Sephadex G15 chromatography were analyzed.
    • Fluorescence spectroscopy was performed at various excitation (Ex) and emission (Em) wavelengths.
    • Serum filtration across membranes with varying molecular weight cutoffs (10,000 to 500 Da) was conducted.

    Main Results:

    • Previously undescribed fluorescence was detected at Ex 380 nm/Em 440 nm and Ex 400 nm/Em 460 nm.
    • These fluorescence intensities were significantly higher in CRF patients compared to normal subjects (p < 0.005).
    • The fluorescence persisted across different molecular weight cutoffs and was most intense in higher molecular weight serum fractions.

    Conclusions:

    • The study identified novel, elevated fluorescence signatures in the serum of patients with chronic renal failure.
    • These findings suggest potential for new fluorescence-based biomarkers for diagnosing and monitoring kidney disease.
    • The characterized fluorescence is associated with higher molecular weight components in uremic serum.

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