Plasma Agmatine Levels in Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Patients: A
Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a life-threatening zoonotic
viral infection with high mortality rates. This deadly disease is caused
by a virus belonging to the Nairovirus genus and is primarily
transmitted to humans through ticks of the Hyalomma genus. The clinical
manifestations of CCHF include a variety of symptoms such as high fever,
headache, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases,
a tendency for widespread bleeding. This review article aims to examine
plasma agmatine levels in CCHF patients. Agmatine is a naturally
occurring biogenic amine in biological systems, synthesized through the
decarboxylation of arginine. Known for its neuroprotective, antioxidant,
and anti-inflammatory properties, agmatine draws attention for its
potential therapeutic role in various pathological conditions. Within
this review, the potential pathophysiological and prognostic
significance of changes in agmatine levels during CCHF infection is
discussed. Additionally, the relationships between agmatine and other
biomarkers in the current literature are examined. Studies suggest that
plasma agmatine levels in CCHF patients may vary with disease
progression and that this biomolecule could be used to predict the
course of the disease.