Serum HDAC3 as an Early Indicator for Predicting and Staging Acute Kidney Injury Associated with Sepsis: A Prospective Cohort Analysis - Scorecard - MDSpire

Serum HDAC3 as an Early Indicator for Predicting and Staging Acute Kidney Injury Associated with Sepsis: A Prospective Cohort Analysis

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  • Wei-ying Liu

  • Min Chen

  • Dong-yu Chen

  • Xing Li

  • Bo Xi

  • Fang Chen

  • Yi-jun Deng

  • March 5, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Serum HDAC3 as an Early Indicator for Predicting and Staging Acute Kidney Injury Associated with Sepsis: A Prospective Cohort Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionSepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI)
Key MechanismsDysregulated host response to infection, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and reactive oxygen species production.
Target PopulationPatients diagnosed with sepsis requiring ICU admission.
Care SettingIntensive Care Unit (ICU)

Key Highlights

  • Over 40% of sepsis patients develop AKI, with a mortality rate of 50% to 70%.
  • Traditional markers like serum creatinine are insufficient for early AKI diagnosis.
  • HDAC3 may serve as a sensitive biomarker for early identification of SA-AKI.
  • The study aims to evaluate serum HDAC3 levels as a predictive tool for AKI onset within 7 days.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Use KDIGO criteria for diagnosing and staging AKI.

Management

  • Monitor serum HDAC3 levels for early identification of SA-AKI.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Daily measurement of serum creatinine and HDAC3 levels post-ICU admission.

Risks

  • Patients with severe comorbid conditions may be excluded from the study.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients diagnosed with sepsis according to Sepsis-3 criteria.

Selective HDAC3 inhibition may reduce renal injury in experimental models.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Implement early monitoring of serum HDAC3 levels in sepsis patients.
  • Consider AKI risk factors and comorbidities when assessing patients.

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