Increased serum levels of fibroblast growth factor 23 after an ultradistance run

Katharina Kerschan-Schindl, Katerina Skenderi, Katharina Wahl-Figlash, Katharina Gelles, Urusla Föger-Samwald, Markus Thalmann, Maria Tsironi, Thoms Szekeres, Peter Pietschmann

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Abstract

Objectives: Healthy bones need to be loaded on a regular basis. However, overstrenuous exercise causes uncoupling of bone metabolism. Thus, it is important to be aware of exercise-induced alterations in bone metabolism. The aim of this observational study was to determine whether participation in an ultradistance run has an impact on the phosphaturic hormone fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), which is produced by osteocytes and suppresses osteoblast differentiation as well as matix mineralization. Design: Observational study. Methods: Nine participants of the Spartathlon (246 km) had venous blood samples taken before and within 15 min after finishing the race as well as during recovery. Serum levels of FGF23, phosphate, and blood urea nitrogen were determined. Results: FGF23 increased 6.5-fold from pre-race to post-race (2.2 pmol/L [IQR: 0.4; 3.2 pmol/L] to 14.4 pmol/L [IQR: 4.7; 20.0 pmol/L]; p = 0.001). Thereafter, serum levels of FGF23 fell to 1.4 pmol/L [IQR: 0.5; 1.7 pmol/L] (p < 0.0001). The differences in FGF23 levels between pre-race and recovery (3 days after the start) did not achieve statistical significance (p = 0.614). Serum levels of phosphate and blood urea nitrogen also did not change significantly. Conclusions: Since FGF23 plays a central role in mineral homeostasis, the transient overexpression of FGF23 may be an important contributor to the short-term uncoupling of bone metabolism induced by overstrenuous exercise.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)297-300
Seitenumfang4
FachzeitschriftJournal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Jahrgang24
Ausgabenummer3
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - März 2021
Extern publiziertJa

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

  • Physiotherapie, Sporttherapie und Rehabilitation
  • Orthopädie und Sportmedizin

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