Association between urinary metal concentrations and hyperuricemia in Chinese community-dwelling elderly: Exploring the mediating role of estimating glomerular filtration rate

Background: It has been shown that multiple metals exposure is associated with hyperuricemia. However, previous studies on the association and interaction between multiple metals exposure and hyperuricemia have been controversial, and there has been little evaluation of the potential mediating role...

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Main Authors: Zeyang Bai, Yuqing Dai, Siyu Duan, Zhongyuan Zhang, Zhuoheng Shen, Meiyan Li, Limeng Xiong, Jinhao Jia, Yi Zhao, Yihong Di, Huifang Yang, Jian Sun, Rui Zhang
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Yuqing Dai
Siyu Duan
Zhongyuan Zhang
Zhuoheng Shen
Meiyan Li
Limeng Xiong
Jinhao Jia
Yi Zhao
Yihong Di
Huifang Yang
Jian Sun
Rui Zhang
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Yuqing Dai
Siyu Duan
Zhongyuan Zhang
Zhuoheng Shen
Meiyan Li
Limeng Xiong
Jinhao Jia
Yi Zhao
Yihong Di
Huifang Yang
Jian Sun
Rui Zhang
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description Background: It has been shown that multiple metals exposure is associated with hyperuricemia. However, previous studies on the association and interaction between multiple metals exposure and hyperuricemia have been controversial, and there has been little evaluation of the potential mediating role of estimating glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Methods: In this study, levels of 12 metals in the urine of 3756 study participants were measured using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The associations between urinary metals and the hyperuricemia were analyzed by multivariable logistic regression model and restricted cubic spline (RCS). Weighted Quantile Sum (WQS) regression was used to explore the weight of each metal. Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR) was used to explore the join effect of mixed metal exposure. Mediation analysis was used to explore the role of eGFR in relationship between urinary metal concentration and hyperuricemia. Results: In the multi-metal model, the multivariate-adjusted odds ratio (OR) and 95 % confidence interval (CI) of hyperuricemia were 0.89 (0.81,0.99) for Fe, 0.79 (0.70,0.89) for Se, 0.84 (0.75,0.93) for Cd, 0.87 (0.79,0.96) for Pb, 1.36 (1.23,1.51) for Zn (all P < 0.05). The RCS regression indicated signification nonlinear associations for Zn and Pb (all P-non-linear <0.05). The WQS regression model based on the negative fit showed that the maximum weight of Cd is 43.1 %. In the BKMR model, metal mixtures showed an overall negative association with the risk of developing hyperuricemia, and we also found interactions between Zn and Pb. Mediation analysis showed that eGFR mediated the association between Fe, Se, Cd, Pb and hyperuricemia with mediation ratios of 11.18 %, 12.10 %, 9.60 %, and 12.01 %, respectively. Conclusions: The metal mixture in urine is negatively correlated with hyperuricemia, with Cd having the greatest impact. eGFR may play a partial role in association of Fe, Se, Cd and Pb exposure with hyperuricemia.
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spelling doaj-art-36a42857a8a341358e2a8c0c0a2c9e922025-08-20T02:52:27ZengElsevierEcotoxicology and Environmental Safety0147-65132025-03-0129211794310.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.117943Association between urinary metal concentrations and hyperuricemia in Chinese community-dwelling elderly: Exploring the mediating role of estimating glomerular filtration rateZeyang Bai0Yuqing Dai1Siyu Duan2Zhongyuan Zhang3Zhuoheng Shen4Meiyan Li5Limeng Xiong6Jinhao Jia7Yi Zhao8Yihong Di9Huifang Yang10Jian Sun11Rui Zhang12Department of Medical Records and Statistics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR ChinaDepartment of Medical Records and Statistics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR ChinaDepartment of Medical Records and Statistics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR ChinaDepartment of Medical Records and Statistics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR ChinaDepartment of Medical Records and Statistics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR ChinaDepartment of Medical Records and Statistics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR ChinaDepartment of Medical Records and Statistics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR ChinaDepartment of Medical Records and Statistics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR ChinaDepartment of Medical Records and Statistics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; NHC Key Laboratory of Metabolic Cardiovascular Diseases Research, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR ChinaDepartment of Medical Records and Statistics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Correspondence to: No.1160, No.804, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan 750004, PR China.Department of Medical Records and Statistics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Correspondence to: No.1160, No.804, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan 750004, PR China.Department of Medical Records and Statistics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Factors and Chronic Disease Control, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Correspondence to: No.1160, No.804, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan 750004, PR China.Department of Medical Records and Statistics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, School of Public Health, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Ningxia Key Laboratory of Cerebrocranial Disease, Incubation Base of National Key Laboratory, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, PR China; Correspondence to: No.1160, No.804, Shengli Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan 750004, PR China.Background: It has been shown that multiple metals exposure is associated with hyperuricemia. However, previous studies on the association and interaction between multiple metals exposure and hyperuricemia have been controversial, and there has been little evaluation of the potential mediating role of estimating glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Methods: In this study, levels of 12 metals in the urine of 3756 study participants were measured using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The associations between urinary metals and the hyperuricemia were analyzed by multivariable logistic regression model and restricted cubic spline (RCS). Weighted Quantile Sum (WQS) regression was used to explore the weight of each metal. Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR) was used to explore the join effect of mixed metal exposure. Mediation analysis was used to explore the role of eGFR in relationship between urinary metal concentration and hyperuricemia. Results: In the multi-metal model, the multivariate-adjusted odds ratio (OR) and 95 % confidence interval (CI) of hyperuricemia were 0.89 (0.81,0.99) for Fe, 0.79 (0.70,0.89) for Se, 0.84 (0.75,0.93) for Cd, 0.87 (0.79,0.96) for Pb, 1.36 (1.23,1.51) for Zn (all P < 0.05). The RCS regression indicated signification nonlinear associations for Zn and Pb (all P-non-linear <0.05). The WQS regression model based on the negative fit showed that the maximum weight of Cd is 43.1 %. In the BKMR model, metal mixtures showed an overall negative association with the risk of developing hyperuricemia, and we also found interactions between Zn and Pb. Mediation analysis showed that eGFR mediated the association between Fe, Se, Cd, Pb and hyperuricemia with mediation ratios of 11.18 %, 12.10 %, 9.60 %, and 12.01 %, respectively. Conclusions: The metal mixture in urine is negatively correlated with hyperuricemia, with Cd having the greatest impact. eGFR may play a partial role in association of Fe, Se, Cd and Pb exposure with hyperuricemia.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651325002799HyperuricemiaUrinary metalsEstimating glomerular filtration rateCommunity-dwelling elderlyMediation
spellingShingle Zeyang Bai
Yuqing Dai
Siyu Duan
Zhongyuan Zhang
Zhuoheng Shen
Meiyan Li
Limeng Xiong
Jinhao Jia
Yi Zhao
Yihong Di
Huifang Yang
Jian Sun
Rui Zhang
Association between urinary metal concentrations and hyperuricemia in Chinese community-dwelling elderly: Exploring the mediating role of estimating glomerular filtration rate
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Hyperuricemia
Urinary metals
Estimating glomerular filtration rate
Community-dwelling elderly
Mediation
title Association between urinary metal concentrations and hyperuricemia in Chinese community-dwelling elderly: Exploring the mediating role of estimating glomerular filtration rate
title_full Association between urinary metal concentrations and hyperuricemia in Chinese community-dwelling elderly: Exploring the mediating role of estimating glomerular filtration rate
title_fullStr Association between urinary metal concentrations and hyperuricemia in Chinese community-dwelling elderly: Exploring the mediating role of estimating glomerular filtration rate
title_full_unstemmed Association between urinary metal concentrations and hyperuricemia in Chinese community-dwelling elderly: Exploring the mediating role of estimating glomerular filtration rate
title_short Association between urinary metal concentrations and hyperuricemia in Chinese community-dwelling elderly: Exploring the mediating role of estimating glomerular filtration rate
title_sort association between urinary metal concentrations and hyperuricemia in chinese community dwelling elderly exploring the mediating role of estimating glomerular filtration rate
topic Hyperuricemia
Urinary metals
Estimating glomerular filtration rate
Community-dwelling elderly
Mediation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651325002799
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