Research Paper Volume 12, Issue 2 pp 1952—1964
Association between serum levels of Klotho and inflammatory cytokines in cardiovascular disease: a case-control study
- 1 Research Unit, University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- 2 Doctoral and Graduate School, University of La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
- 3 Vascular Surgery Service, University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- 4 Clinical Analysis Service, University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- 5 Transplant Coordination, University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- 6 Nephrology Service, University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- 7 Institute of Biomedical Technologies, University of La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
Received: November 5, 2019 Accepted: January 2, 2020 Published: January 27, 2020
https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.102734How to Cite
Abstract
Decrease in soluble anti-aging Klotho protein levels is associated to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Diverse studies have shown a bidirectional relationship between Klotho and inflammation, a risk factor for the development of CVD. In this work we aimed to evaluate the association between Klotho and inflammatory cytokines levels in the context of human CVD.
The study included 110 patients with established CVD and preserved renal function, and a control group of 22 individuals without previous history of cardiovascular events. Serum Klotho and IL10 levels were significantly lower in the CVD group. Inflammatory status, marked by the TNFα/IL10 ratio and the C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, was significantly increased in the group of patients with established CVD. Soluble Klotho levels were directly correlated with eGFR (r=0.217) and IL10 (r=0.209) and inversely correlated with age (r=-0.261), CRP (r=-0.203), and TNFα/IL10 (r=-0.219). This association with TNFα/IL10 remained significant in age-matched subgroups. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that age, smoking and the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) constituted risk factors for the presence of CVD, while Klotho was a protective factor.
In conclusion, in patients with established CVD, the reduction in soluble Klotho is associated with a pro-inflammatory status marked by lower IL10 concentrations and higher TNFα/IL10 ratio and CRP levels.