BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetic nephropathy(T2DN)is a severe complication of diabetes mellitus,and identifying biomarkers for its prognosis remains a critical challenge.Previous studies have suggested potential roles of mi...BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetic nephropathy(T2DN)is a severe complication of diabetes mellitus,and identifying biomarkers for its prognosis remains a critical challenge.Previous studies have suggested potential roles of microRNAs(e.g.,miR-495-3p),adiponectin(ADPN),and cardiometabolic index(CMI)in metabolic and renal pathologies.However,their combined predictive value for T2DN prognosis is not well understood.AIM To explore serum miR-495-3p,ADPN,and CMI levels in T2DN and their value in predicting prognosis.METHODS A total of 98 T2DN patients(study group)and 49 type 2 diabetic patients with normal renal function(control group)were enrolled from February 2020 to February 2022.Serum levels of miR-495-3p,ADPN,and CMI were measured in both groups.Patients were followed up for 6 months to assess prognosis.Dif-ferences between groups were analyzed,and multivariate logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analyses were performed to eva-luate the predictive value of these biomarkers.RESULTS The study group exhibited significantly lower miR-495-3p levels and higher ADPN and CMI levels compared to the control group(P<0.05).Poor prognosis patients had even lower miR-495-3p and higher ADPN and CMI levels than those with good prognosis(P<0.05).Multivariate analysis identified alanine amino-transferase,aspartate aminotransferase,urea nitrogen,serum creatinine,miR-495-3p,ADPN,and CMI as independent predictors of prognosis(P<0.05).ROC analysis revealed area under the curve values of 0.762(miR-495-3p),0.902(ADPN),0.757(CMI),0.899(alanine aminotransferase),0.852(aspartate ami-notransferase),0.916(urea nitrogen),and 0.910(serum creatinine)for predicting poor prognosis(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Low miR-495-3p and high ADPN and CMI levels are linked to T2DN and poor prognosis,highlighting their potential for risk prediction and clinical management.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetic nephropathy(T2DN)is a severe complication of diabetes mellitus,and identifying biomarkers for its prognosis remains a critical challenge.Previous studies have suggested potential roles of microRNAs(e.g.,miR-495-3p),adiponectin(ADPN),and cardiometabolic index(CMI)in metabolic and renal pathologies.However,their combined predictive value for T2DN prognosis is not well understood.AIM To explore serum miR-495-3p,ADPN,and CMI levels in T2DN and their value in predicting prognosis.METHODS A total of 98 T2DN patients(study group)and 49 type 2 diabetic patients with normal renal function(control group)were enrolled from February 2020 to February 2022.Serum levels of miR-495-3p,ADPN,and CMI were measured in both groups.Patients were followed up for 6 months to assess prognosis.Dif-ferences between groups were analyzed,and multivariate logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analyses were performed to eva-luate the predictive value of these biomarkers.RESULTS The study group exhibited significantly lower miR-495-3p levels and higher ADPN and CMI levels compared to the control group(P<0.05).Poor prognosis patients had even lower miR-495-3p and higher ADPN and CMI levels than those with good prognosis(P<0.05).Multivariate analysis identified alanine amino-transferase,aspartate aminotransferase,urea nitrogen,serum creatinine,miR-495-3p,ADPN,and CMI as independent predictors of prognosis(P<0.05).ROC analysis revealed area under the curve values of 0.762(miR-495-3p),0.902(ADPN),0.757(CMI),0.899(alanine aminotransferase),0.852(aspartate ami-notransferase),0.916(urea nitrogen),and 0.910(serum creatinine)for predicting poor prognosis(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Low miR-495-3p and high ADPN and CMI levels are linked to T2DN and poor prognosis,highlighting their potential for risk prediction and clinical management.