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Impact of hyperuricemia on CKD risk beyond genetic predisposition in a population-based cohort study.
Scientific reports - 9 Aug 2024
Kim Yaerim, Jo Jinyeon, Ji Yunmi, Bae Eunjin, Lee Kwangbae, Paek Jin Hyuk, Jin Kyubok, Han Seungyeup, Lee Jung Pyo, Kim Dong Ki, Lim Chun Soo, Won Sungho, Lee Jeonghwan
Abstract excerpt
The bidirectional effect of hyperuricemia on chronic kidney disease (CKD) underscores the importance of hyperuricemia as a risk factor for CKD. We evaluated the effect of hyperuricemia on the presence and development of CKD after considering genetic background by calculating polygenic risk scores (PRSs). We employed genome-wide association study summary statistics-excluding the United Kingdom Biobank (UKB)...
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