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ReviewBiological trace element research2026

Copper-Induced Nephropathy: Clinical Characterization of 36 Cases and Comprehensive Literature Review.

Yi-Ling Li, Jing Chen, Jin-Rong Zhang, Ting-Ting Zhou, Jian-Chao Peng, Zhi-Xin Huang, Kang Nong, Michael Aschner, Yue-Ming Jiang

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Yi-Ling Li *Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.
Jing Chen *Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.
Jin-Rong Zhang *Department of Clinical Toxicology, Workers' Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 2 Liu Sha Rd, Nanning, 530022, China.
Ting-Ting ZhouDepartment of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.
Jian-Chao PengDepartment of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.
Zhi-Xin HuangDepartment of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.
Kang NongDepartment of Clinical Toxicology, Workers' Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 2 Liu Sha Rd, Nanning, 530022, China. 284843183@qq.com.
Michael AschnerDepartment of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA.
Yue-Ming JiangDepartment of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China. ymjianggxmu@163.com.

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Abstract

The etiology of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is complex, with environmental copper exposure emerging as a non-traditional risk factor whose nephrotoxic mechanisms and impacts require in-depth investigation. This study conducted a retrospective analysis of 36 patients with abnormally elevated urinary copper levels, evaluating their clinical manifestations, biochemical indicators, and responses following copper chelation therapy, along with a literature review to explore the relationship between copper levels and renal injury. The results demonstrated a significant correlation between urinary copper content and the severity of renal dysfunction (P < 0.001). After treatment, improvements were observed in renal function (BUA P = 0.046), liver function (ALT P = 0.013), and anemia indicators (HGB P = 0.034). These findings indicate that abnormal urinary copper is a risk factor for kidney injury.

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CopperKidney DiseasesRenal Insufficiency, ChronicAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesCopperAbnormal urinary copperCopper chelation therapyGene-environment interaction mechanismNephrotic syndrome

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