Cakmak, Hatice MineAlpay, MerveMahdizadeh, CansuOzalp, Seray CevikelTuray, SevimOzde, SukriyeKocabay, Kenan2024-08-232024-08-2320242077-0383https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13154403https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/13815Objective: Mitochondrial dysfunction is closely linked to chronic disorders. This study aims to explore the correlation between pediatric anemia and mitochondrial markers, specifically fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), growth/differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), and nitric oxide synthase (eNOS). Method: This study included 66 children, with 34 diagnosed with anemia and 32 in the healthy control group. Statistically significant biomarkers were determined through cutoff levels. Results: Among the participants, 34 children were classified as anemic, while 32 were categorized as healthy. The study revealed that FGF21 levels >= 0.745 pg/mL and eNOS levels >= 1.265 mu g/mL predicted anemia. Hemoglobin levels exhibited a negative correlation with FGF21 (r = -0.381; p = 0.002) and eNOS levels (r = -0.462; p < 0.001). Furthermore, a significant negative correlation was observed between GDF-15 and ferritin (r = -0.311; p = 0.019), while eNOS levels correlated positively with folate (r = 0.313; p = 0.019). Conclusions: Anemia induced elevated mitochondrial biomarkers; FGF21 and eNOS levels. The findings suggest that the long-term ramifications of anemia in childhood may be associated with mitochondrial dysfunction.en10.3390/jcm13154403info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessNOSGDF15FGF21anemiachildDysfunctionDiseaseArticle1315391246682-s2.0-85200797279WOS:001287849700001Q1N/A