The Role of Superoxide Dismutase in Kidney Aging: A Meta-Analysis of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Renal Function
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37275/bsm.v9i3.1234Keywords:
Inflammation, Kidney aging, Oxidative stress, Renal function, Superoxide dismutaseAbstract
Background: Kidney aging is an inevitable physiological process characterized by a progressive decline in renal function, increased oxidative stress, and chronic low-grade inflammation. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), a key antioxidant enzyme, plays a crucial role in mitigating oxidative damage. This meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively evaluate the association between SOD levels/activity and markers of oxidative stress, inflammation, and renal function in the context of kidney aging.
Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases was conducted for relevant studies published between 2013 and 2024. Studies investigating the relationship between SOD (SOD1, SOD2, SOD3) and kidney aging in humans were included. Data on SOD levels/activity, oxidative stress markers, inflammatory markers, and renal function parameters were extracted. Random-effects models were used to pool the standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI).
Results: Nine studies with a total of 1,245 participants were included in the meta-analysis. Pooled analysis revealed a significant negative association between SOD activity and markers of oxidative stress (SMD = -0.85, 95% CI: -1.20 to -0.50, p < 0.001). Similarly, SOD activity was inversely associated with inflammatory markers (SMD = -0.62, 95% CI: -0.95 to -0.29, p < 0.001). Furthermore, a significant positive association was observed between SOD activity and eGFR (SMD = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.41 to 1.15, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: This meta-analysis provides compelling evidence that SOD plays a critical role in mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation in kidney aging, contributing to the preservation of renal function. These findings highlight the potential of SOD as a therapeutic target for age-related kidney diseases.
Authors
- Hannie Qalbina Syaiful1*
- Harnavi Harun2
- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas/Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia
- 2Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas/Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia
Corresponding author Hannie Qalbina Syaiful — honey_xiaojie@yahoo.co.id
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