scholarly journals Comparative Gut Microbiome Differences between Ferric Citrate and Calcium Carbonate Phosphate Binders in Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 2040
Author(s):  
Ping-Hsun Wu ◽  
Po-Yu Liu ◽  
Yi-Wen Chiu ◽  
Wei-Chun Hung ◽  
Yi-Ting Lin ◽  
...  

Gut dysbiosis in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may induce chronic inflammation and increase morbidity. Phosphate-binding agents, generally used in patients with CKD, may potentially change the composition of the gut microbiota. This study aimed to compare the microbiota composition in hemodialysis patients treated with ferric citrate or calcium carbonate. The stool microbiota was investigated in hemodialysis patients treated with ferric citrate (n = 8) and calcium carbonate (n = 46) using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing profiling using linear discriminant analysis of effect size. Further predictive functional profiling of microbial communities was obtained with Tax4Fun in R. Hemodialysis patients treated with calcium carbonate had a significantly reduced microbial species diversity (Shannon index and Simpson index) and an increased microbial alteration ratio compared with patients treated with ferric citrate. A distinct microbial community structure was found in patients treated with ferric citrate, with an increased abundance of the Bacteroidetes phylum and a decreased abundance of the phylum Firmicutes. Members of the order Lactobacillales were enriched in patients treated with calcium carbonate, whereas taxa of the genera Ruminococcaceae UCG-004, Flavonifractor, and Cronobacter were enriched in patients treated with ferric citrate phosphate binder. In conclusion, Ferric citrate therapy results in a more diverse microbiome community compared to calcium carbonate therapy in hemodialysis patients with phosphate binder treatment. The gut microbiome reflects the phosphate binder choice in hemodialysis patients, further affecting the physiological environment in the gastrointestinal tract.

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping-Hsun Wu ◽  
Yi-Ting Lin ◽  
Po-Yu Liu ◽  
Mei-Chuan Kuo ◽  
Yi wen Chiu

Abstract Background and Aims Gut microbiome alteration increases uremic toxin levels inducing chronic inflammation and leading morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease. Phosphate-binding agents may potentially change the composition of the gut microbiota. However, the limited clinical study investigates the microbiome difference between iron-containing and calcium-containing phosphate binders. The aim of this study was to compare the microbiota composition in hemodialysis patients treated with ferric citrate or calcium carbonate. Method The stool microbiota was investigated in hemodialysis patients with ferric citrate used (n=8) and calcium carbonate used (n=46) by 16S rRNA next-generation gene sequencing profiling. The altered microbiota between two different phosphate binders was analyzed. Differences in the microbial composition of the two patient groups were assessed using linear discriminant analysis effect size. Results Hemodialysis patients with calcium carbonate used revealed significantly reduced microbial species diversity (Shannon index and Simpson index) and increased microbial dysbiosis index compared with ferric citrate users. Compared to patients taking calcium carbonate, a distinct microbial community structure in patients taking ferric citrate, with an increased abundance of Bacteroidetes phylum and decreased abundance of phylum Firmicutes. In comparison between two phosphate binder users, members of the order Lactobacillales were prominent in calcium carbonate therapy, including family Streptococcaceae and genus Streptococcus. In contrast, taxa of the genus Ruminococcaceae, Flavonifractor, and Cronobacter were enriched in ferric citrate phosphate binder users. Conclusion The fecal microbiota was richer and more diverse in the ferric citrate group than in the calcium carbonate group. Hemodialysis patients with ferric citrate used were associated with differences in the gut microbiome composition compared to calcium carbonate users.


2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Atsushi Yaguchi ◽  
Kenji Akahane ◽  
Kumi Tsuchioka ◽  
Saori Yonekubo ◽  
Shota Yamamoto ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Approximately 30% of patients on dialysis received combination therapy for their phosphate binder prescription; however, few studies for combined effects of phosphate binders are reported. For the purpose of evaluating the efficacy of combination therapy, we compared the efficacy of sucroferric oxyhydroxide (PA21) combined with calcium carbonate with that of lanthanum carbonate hydrate, sevelamer hydrochloride, and ferric citrate hydrate combined with calcium carbonate. Methods For in vitro studies, calcium carbonate and the other phosphate binders alone or in combination were stirred in phosphate solution at pH 2–8 for 2 h. After centrifuging the suspension, the phosphorus level in the supernatant was determined. For in vivo studies, rats were orally administered calcium carbonate and the other phosphate binders (except for sevelamer hydrochloride) alone or in combination, followed by oral administration of phosphate solution adjusted to pH 2 or 7. Serum samples were collected from the rats at predetermined timepoints and the serum phosphorus levels were determined and analyzed using a two-way analysis of variance. Results In the in vitro study, the measured phosphate-binding capacity of combining sevelamer hydrochloride, PA21, and lanthanum carbonate hydrate with calcium carbonate was approximately equal to or greater than the theoretical values under most conditions. Furthermore, these combined effects were insensitive to pH in that order. The measured phosphate-binding capacity of ferric citrate hydrate combined with calcium carbonate was smaller than the theoretical values, and the combination did not exhibit efficacy under any of the tested conditions. In the in vivo study, the combined effect of PA21 and calcium carbonate at both pH values and that of lanthanum carbonate hydrate and calcium carbonate at pH 2 were additive. In contrast, the combined effect of lanthanum carbonate hydrate and calcium carbonate at pH 7 and that of ferric citrate hydrate and calcium carbonate at pH 2 were antagonistic. Conclusions These results suggest that coadministration of PA21 and calcium carbonate showed good and relatively stable efficacy throughout the range of the gastrointestinal pH and that combining lanthanum carbonate hydrate and ferric citrate hydrate with calcium carbonate may not produce the expected efficacy under certain conditions.


2018 ◽  
Vol 367 (3) ◽  
pp. 452-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Ling Lau ◽  
Nosratola D. Vaziri ◽  
Ane C. F. Nunes ◽  
André M. Comeau ◽  
Morgan G. I. Langille ◽  
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2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-26
Author(s):  
Mario Eandi

Hyperphosphatemia is recognized as a principal mineral disorder in chronic kidney disease (CKD) that leads to the development of secondary hyperparathyroidism. Approximately 70% of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and dialysis have hyperphosphataemia, which is associated with renal osteodystrophy, metastatic calcification and increased mortality and morbidity. Despite dietary restriction and dialysis, most patients will require a phosphate-binding agent to treat this condition.Lanthanum carbonate is an new, potent, selective, no-resin, non-calcium phosphate binder that retains high affinity for phosphate over a wide pH range, does not bind bile acids or contribute to metabolic acidosis. Taken with food, it is well tolerated. It is poorly absorbed and does not require functioning kidneys to be removed from the body. There is no evidence from current studies that it accumulates to biologically significant levels in tissues. Lanthanum carbonate has been shown in clinical studies of up to 6 years to be an effective, well-tolerated phosphate binder. Lanthanum carbonate controls hyperphosphataemia without increasing calcium intake above guideline targets and has the potential to reduce pill burden and increase patient compliance compared with other phosphate binders. Reported adverse effects are mainly gastrointestinal, and do not differ from those of calcium carbonate. The new phosphate binders, lanthanum carbonate and sevelamer, have increased the possibilities for serum phosphate control, at the expenses of significant increases in costs. The cost-effectiveness of lanthanum carbonate has been assessed by three different studies. A recent analysis, conducted on the perspective of the UK NHS, shows it is cost-effective to follow current treatment guidelines and treat all patients who are not adequately maintained on calcium carbonate (serum phosphorus above 5.6 mg/dl) with second-line lanthanum carbonate. This is particularly the case for patients with serum phosphorus above 6.6 mg/dl. A retrospective analysis, performed on IHCSI data base (USA), and a prospective study conducted in Spain show that lanthanum carbonate is cost-effective as compared with sevelamer, requiring less number of tablets, a fact that might improve adherence, and that probably explains better results with lower costs.


2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 551-559
Author(s):  
Diana I Jalal ◽  
Mohammed Sika ◽  
Jamie P Dwyer ◽  
Ingrid J Chang ◽  
Barbara A Greco ◽  
...  

Nephron ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 384-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Gilli ◽  
Dino Docci ◽  
Leopoldo Baldrati ◽  
Fausto Turci

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Diana Vergnano ◽  
Emanuela Valle ◽  
Natascia Bruni ◽  
Rita Rizzi ◽  
Mauro Bigliati ◽  
...  

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a very common pathology in cats, especially in the geriatric age. A proper renal diet is considered the current standard of care to enhance patients’ long-term survival and quality of life. However, when diet alone is not sufficient, it is necessary to supplement it with specific substances: these are phosphate binders and alkalinizing agents. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a feed supplement containing calcium carbonate, calcium lactate gluconate, chitosan and sodium bicarbonate in controlling hyperphosphatemia and metabolic acidosis in cats with severe CKD (IRIS, International Renal Interest Society, stage 3 and 4).Materials, Methods & Results: 10 cats (median BW 4.00 (3.20; 5.70) Kg, BCS 3/5 (2.25; 3.75), 11 (8.25;12.00) years) fed with a balanced renal diet were included in the study. To be enrolled in the study cats had to be affected by CKD in stages 3 or 4 and show hyperphosphatemia. Treatment consisted in oral administration of the product (Renal, Candioli Pharma) at 0.2 g/kg/day mixed with the food for 60 days. The animals were evaluated at the beginning of the study and at 15, 30, 60 days (T0, T15, T30, T60) for: clinical condition, BW, BCS, blood pressure and for routinely hematochemical, biochemical and urinary parameters. Owners were asked to assess appetite of the cat, palatability of the supplement, presence of vomit and/or diarrhoea, general health and vitality. All statistical analyses were performed using SAS software. After checking normality data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Wilcoxon tests. Results are expressed as median (interquartile range). For the parameters P (P < 0.0001), iCa (P = 0.0008) and HCO3 (P = 0.0002) there were statistically significant differences among times of supplementation (T0, T15, T30, T60). Statistically significant reduction of serum phosphorus concentration was obtained through the study (reduction of 59% at T60 vs T0). Also a statistically significant increase of bicarbonate was seen (7% from T0 to T60). At T60 was also recorded an increase of ionized calcium level, which however was in normal range. For the other laboratory parameters, no statistical difference was recorded. All the owners reported a good palatability of the product. The decrease of vomit and diarrhea episodes and the increase of the appetite reported were statistically significant (P < 0.05).Discussion: The restriction of available dietary phosphorus is now recognised as one of the major contributors in slowing the disease progression and improving survival rates. Phosphate binders are able to absorb phosphate (P) in the intestine, forming insoluble products that are eliminated with the faeces, thus decreasing serum phosphate levels. The phosphate binders contained in the product tested in the present trial were chitosan, calcium lactate gluconate and calcium carbonate. During the study P decreased significantly from T0 to T60, reaching the target post-treatment plasma P concentration for IRIS stage 3 after 30 days. Another important recommendation for CKD treatment is to use alkalinisation therapy if metabolic acidosis is present. The feed supplement tested in this study also contained sodium bicarbonate. In our study, 90% of the patients at the inclusion examination had metabolic acidosis. At the end of the study, the median blood bicarbonate concentration was in the normal range, thus reaching the IRIS treatment target. The feed supplement tested was therefore effective in reducing blood phosphate levels and in increasing blood bicarbonate levels, thus improving the cats’ clinical conditions for the duration of the study without any adverse effect.


2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 97-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayuki Tanemoto ◽  
Yu Ishimoto ◽  
Hisako Saito

Background: Randomized trials have demonstrated that a phosphate binder ferric citrate (FeC) increases iron parameters in comparison with other phosphate binders, but the doses for FeC to improve iron stores safely have not been clarified. Methods: We examined changes of iron parameters and blood hemoglobin (Hb) in 7 iron-deficient hemodialysis (HD) patients taking FeC 750 mg/day as a phosphate binder. Results: The median serum transferrin saturation and ferritin increased from 13% (interquartile range (IQR) 7-18) to 28% (IQR 22-31; p = 0.010) and from 17 ng/ml (IQR 11-60) to 106 ng/ml (IQR 58-176; p = 0.015) by 2 and 3 months respectively. With the persistence of these levels thereafter, the FeC administration reduced the usage of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents while maintaining adequate blood Hb levels. Conclusion: Oral FeC 750 mg/day improves iron stores without inducing iron overload in hyperphosphatemic HD patients.


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