YKL-40, CCL18 and SP-D predict mortality in patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia

Simone M C Spoorenberg*, Stefan M T Vestjens, Ger T. Rijkers, Bob Meek, Coline H M van Moorsel, Jan C Grutters, Willem Jan W Bos, Douwe H. Biesma, Henrik Endeman, Ewoudt M W van de Garde, Hans Hardeman, Rik Heijligenberg, Sabine C A Meijvis, Hilde H.F. Remmelts, Heleen van Velzen-Blad, Paul G P Voorn, Ovidius Study Group

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticleAcademicpeer-review

4 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

Background and objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic value of four biomarkers, YKL-40, chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 18 (CCL18), surfactant protein-D (SP-D) and CA 15-3, in patients admitted with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). These markers have been studied extensively in chronic pulmonary disease, but in acute pulmonary disease their prognostic value is unknown. Methods: A total of 289 adult patients who were hospitalized with CAP and participated in a randomized controlled trial were enrolled. Biomarker levels were measured on the day of admission. Intensive care unit admission, 30-day, 1-year and long-term mortality (median follow-up of 5.4 years, interquartile range (IQR): 4.7–6.1) were recorded as outcomes. Results: Median YKL-40 and CCL18 levels were significantly higher and levels of SP-D were significantly lower in CAP patients compared to healthy controls. Significantly higher YKL-40, CCL18 and SP-D levels were found in patients classified in pneumonia severity index classes 4–5 and with a CURB-65 score ≥2 compared to patients with less severe pneumonia. Furthermore, these three markers were significant predictors for long-term mortality in multivariate analysis and compared with C-reactive protein and procalcitonin level on admission, area under the curves were higher for 30-day, 1-year and long-term mortality. CA 15-3 levels were less predictive. Conclusion: YKL-40, CCL18 and SP-D levels were higher in patients with more severe pneumonia, possibly reflecting the extent of pulmonary inflammation. Of these, YKL-40 most significantly predicts mortality for CAP.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)542-550
Number of pages9
JournalRespirology
Volume22
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2017

Keywords

  • biomarkers
  • chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 18 protein, human
  • mortality
  • pneumonia
  • YKL-40 protein, human

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'YKL-40, CCL18 and SP-D predict mortality in patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this