WCN26-6583 Oral lactoferrin in anemia of chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
| dc.authorid | 0009-0005-4026-5462 | |
| dc.authorid | 0009-0002-2766-0394 | |
| dc.authorid | 0009-0007-6413-8956 | |
| dc.authorid | 0009-0009-1618-598X | |
| dc.authorid | 0009-0007-9608-5289 | |
| dc.contributor.author | Magal, Abhijith | |
| dc.contributor.author | Arslan, Felemez | |
| dc.contributor.author | Silva, Rafaela Pereira | |
| dc.contributor.author | Bayer, Ekin Şiar | |
| dc.contributor.author | Paiva de Almeida, Vitor | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-16T13:22:40Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-04-16T13:22:40Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026 | |
| dc.department | Fakülteler, Tıp Fakültesi, Cerrahi Tıp Bilimleri Bölümü, Üroloji Ana Bilim Dalı | |
| dc.description.abstract | Introduction: Anemia is a prevalent and multifactorial complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), often driven by inflammation, impaired iron metabolism, and reduced erythropoietin production. Lactoferrin, an iron-binding glycoprotein with immunomodulatory and antimi crobial properties, has demonstrated efficacy in improving iron indices in general iron deficiency anemia. However, its role in CKD-associated anemia remains inadequately characterized. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of oral lactoferrin compared to standard-of care therapies—including iron supplementation and/or erythropoiesis stimulating agents—for the treatment of anemia in adult and pediatric CKD patients. PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL were searched through May 7, 2025. Data were pooled using a random-ef fects model, and heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic. Sensitivity analyses and trial sequential analysis (TSA) were performed to assess robustness and adequacy of cumulative evidence. Results: Four studies comprising 413 participants were included in the final analysis. Lactoferrin supplementation was associated with a statistically significant increase in transferrin saturation (MD: 8.12%; 95% CI: [0.61, 15.63]; p = 0.03), while improvements in hemoglobin (MD: 0.66 g/dL; 95% CI: [-0.06, 1.38]; p = 0.07) and serum iron (MD: 19.20 mcg/dL; 95% CI: [-4.56, 42.96]; p = 0.11) did not reach statistical significance. Conclusion: Oral lactoferrin supplementation was associated with a significant improvement in transferrin saturation and a non-significant trend toward higher hemoglobin and serum iron levels in CKD-related anemia. While these findings suggest a potential role in improving functional iron availability, further well-designed trials are needed to confirm its clinical utility. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Magal, A., Arslan, F., Silva, R. P., Bayer, E. Ş., & Paiva de Almeida, V. (2026). WCN26-6583 Oral lactoferrin in anemia of chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Kidney International Reports, 11(4), pp. 29-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ekir.2026.106030 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.ekir.2026.106030 | |
| dc.identifier.endpage | 30 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2468-0249 | |
| dc.identifier.issue | 4 | |
| dc.identifier.scopusquality | Q1 | |
| dc.identifier.startpage | 29 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ekir.2026.106030 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13055/1415 | |
| dc.identifier.volume | 11 | |
| dc.identifier.wosquality | Q1 | |
| dc.indekslendigikaynak | Web of Science | |
| dc.indekslendigikaynak | Scopus | |
| dc.indekslendigikaynak | PubMed | |
| dc.indekslendigikaynak.other | SCI-E - Science Citation Index Expanded | |
| dc.institutionauthor | Bayer, Ekin Şiar | |
| dc.institutionauthorid | 0009-0009-1618-598X | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Elsevier | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | Kidney International Reports | |
| dc.relation.publicationcategory | Konferans Öğesi - Uluslararası - Öğrenci | |
| dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | |
| dc.title | WCN26-6583 Oral lactoferrin in anemia of chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis | |
| dc.type | Conference Object | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication |












