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ArticleLipids in health and disease2025

Changes in polyunsaturated fatty acids are linked to metabolic syndrome in children with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome-a clinical observation.

Pei-Long Li, Hong-Min Fu, Kai Liu, Jia-Wu Yang, Yuan Liao, Feng Li

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Pei-Long LiKunming Children's Hospital & Children's Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, P.R. China.
Hong-Min FuDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, P.R. China.
Kai LiuDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, P.R. China.
Jia-Wu YangDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, P.R. China.
Yuan LiaoKunming Children's Hospital & Children's Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, P.R. China.
Feng LiDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, P.R. China. 20211842@kmmu.edu.cn.

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the Scientific Research Fund Project of Yunnan Provincial Education Department 2024J0302
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Abstract

objectiveAlterations in lipid metabolic pathways constitute a pivotal characteristic of Steroid-Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome (SSNS). Despite the significance, there has been scant exploration into the influence of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children with SSNS. This study endeavors to elucidate the association between PUFAs and MetS in this specific pediatric population.

methodsThis study enrolled a total of 185 children aged 0-7 years with SSNS between May 2023 and May 2024. Based on international guidelines for MetS, patients were classified into a MetS group (n = 73) and a non-MetS group (n = 112). A healthy control group (n = 82) was also established. Surveys, anthropometric measurements, and blood samples were used to assess lipid profiles, glucose, insulin, and Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C). The concentrations of serum PUFAs were quantitatively analyzed utilizing gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques.

resultsThe MetS group exhibited significantly elevated levels of fasting blood glucose, triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, HbA1C, insulin, the ratio of TG to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol compared to the non-MetS group. Significant differences were observed among healthy controls, MetS group, and non-MetS group in terms of ω-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), ω-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), ω-6 arachidonic acid, and ω-6 to ω-3 ratio.

conclusionsHigh ω-6 arachidonic acid, ω-6/ω-3 ratio and low ω-3 ALA and ω-3 DHA were associated with elevated TG levels. An elevation in TG concentrations among pediatric patients with SSNS may have been implicated to MetS.

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Fatty Acids, UnsaturatedMetabolic SyndromeNephrotic SyndromeBlood GlucoseCase-Control StudiesChildChild, PreschoolCholesterol, HDLCholesterol, LDLFatty Acids, Omega-3FemaleGlycated HemoglobinHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInsulinBlood GlucoseCholesterol, HDLCholesterol, LDLFatty Acids, Omega-3Fatty Acids, UnsaturatedGlycated HemoglobinInsulinSteroidsTriglyceridesChildrenGas chromatography-mass spectrometryMetabolic riskPolyunsaturated fatty acidsSteroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome

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PMID40140875
PMCPMC11948963

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