Abstract
Chronic kidney disease(CKD) is a global medical problem. Serum methylmalonic acid(MMA) is a serum marker associated with many diseases. This study aimed to investigate the association between MMA and CKD. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013-2014 were downloaded and analyzed. The association between MMA and CKD was confirmed by using multiple logistic regression modeling. The smooth curve fitting method was used to investigate the nonlinear relationship between them. Subgroup analyses and interaction tests were used to verify the stability of the association between different subgroups. Threshold effect analysis was used to determine the optimal control point for MMA. There was a unique W-shaped nonlinear relationship between MMA and the risk of CKD, with a positive correlation between them (OR=1.66,95% CI:1.27, 2.17; P=0.0002). As the stage of CKD progressed, MMA levels increased. Age, hypertension, and serum vitamin B12 had significant influences on the association between MMA and the risk of CKD. Our findings revealed that serum MMA accumulation was positively associated with the risk of CKD. Serum MMA level may be a novel index to predict the development and course of CKD. This study may help in the early identification of people at risk for chronic kidney disease and provide new ideas and approaches for prevention and treatment.
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