CKD Protein Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the CKD Protein requirement is:

\[ \text{PR} = \frac{\text{W} \times \text{A} \times \text{S}}{\text{D}} \]

Where:

\(\text{PR}\) is the Protein Requirement
\(\text{W}\) is the Weight (kg)
\(\text{A}\) is the Age Factor (0.8 for adults, 1.0 for children)
\(\text{S}\) is the Severity Factor (1.2 for mild CKD, 1.3 for moderate CKD, 1.5 for severe CKD)
\(\text{D}\) is the Dialysis Factor (1.2 for those on dialysis, 1.0 for those not on dialysis)

What is CKD Protein?

CKD protein, also known as cyclin-dependent kinase, is a type of enzyme that plays a crucial role in regulating the cell cycle. These proteins interact with cyclins to control key stages of cell division, including DNA replication and mitosis. They are also involved in other cellular processes such as transcription, mRNA processing, and the differentiation of nerve cells. Dysregulation of CKD proteins can lead to uncontrolled cell proliferation, which is a characteristic of cancer.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Weight (W): 70 kg
Age Factor (A): 0.8 (Adult)
Severity Factor (S): 1.3 (Moderate CKD)
Dialysis Factor (D): 1.0 (Not on Dialysis)

Using the formula to calculate the CKD Protein requirement:

\[ \text{PR} = \frac{70 \times 0.8 \times 1.3}{1.0} = 72.8 \text{ g/day} \]

This means that the Protein Requirement (PR) is 72.8 g/day.