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Dawid M, Pich K, Mlyczyńska E, Respekta-Długosz N, Wachowska D, Greggio A, Szkraba O, Kurowska P, Rak A. Adipokines in pregnancy. Adv Clin Chem 2024; 121:172-269. [PMID: 38797542 DOI: 10.1016/bs.acc.2024.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
Abstract
Reproductive success consists of a sequential events chronology, starting with the ovum fertilization, implantation of the embryo, placentation, and cellular processes like proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, endocrinology, or metabolic changes, which taken together finally conduct the birth of healthy offspring. Currently, many factors are known that affect the regulation and proper maintenance of pregnancy in humans, domestic animals, or rodents. Among the determinants of reproductive success should be distinguished: the maternal microenvironment, genes, and proteins as well as numerous pregnancy hormones that regulate the most important processes and ensure organism homeostasis. It is well known that white adipose tissue, as the largest endocrine gland in our body, participates in the synthesis and secretion of numerous hormones belonging to the adipokine family, which also may regulate the course of pregnancy. Unfortunately, overweight and obesity lead to the expansion of adipose tissue in the body, and its excess in both women and animals contributes to changes in the synthesis and release of adipokines, which in turn translates into dramatic changes during pregnancy, including those taking place in the organ that is crucial for the proper progress of pregnancy, i.e. the placenta. In this chapter, we are summarizing the current knowledge about levels of adipokines and their role in the placenta, taking into account the physiological and pathological conditions of pregnancy, e.g. gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, or intrauterine growth restriction in humans, domestic animals, and rodents.
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- Monika Dawid
- Laboratory of Physiology and Toxicology of Reproduction, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland; Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Toxicology of Reproduction, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland; Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Toxicology of Reproduction, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland; Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Toxicology of Reproduction, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland; Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Toxicology of Reproduction, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland; Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Toxicology of Reproduction, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Toxicology of Reproduction, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Toxicology of Reproduction, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Toxicology of Reproduction, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland.
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Guvenc-Bayram G, Semen Z, Polat-Dincer PF, Sertkaya ZT, Ustundag Y, Ates C, Aktas B, Yalcin M. The Relation between Plasma Nesfatin-1 Levels and Aggressive Behavior in Pit Bull Dogs. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:632. [PMID: 38396600 PMCID: PMC10886264 DOI: 10.3390/ani14040632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Aggression is a prevalent and concerning behavioral issue in dogs. Pit Bull dogs, known for their high levels of aggression, are recognized as a focus of concern in society. In our study, we aimed to investigate the behavioral characteristics of Pit Bull dogs and explore the potential roles of peptides involved in the neurobiology of aggression. Initially, female, and male dogs underwent aggression tests, and their aggression levels were categorized. Plasma nesfatin-1, serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine levels were quantified using ELISA, with blood samples collected after a 24 h fasting period and 2 h post-refeeding. Our findings indicate that aggression in Pit Bull dogs correlates with decreased plasma nesfatin-1, serotonin, and oxytocin levels, while dopamine levels increase. The study's findings indicate that fasted dogs exhibited lower plasma levels of nesfatin-1, serotonin, and dopamine, while plasma oxytocin levels were higher. Furthermore, while the research findings do not suggest a significant relationship between the severity of aggression and the gender of the dog, male Pit Bull breeds appear to have higher plasma nesfatin-1 and serotonin levels compared to their female counterparts. The study's findings demonstrate that nesfatin-1, serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine play pivotal roles in Pit Bull dogs' aggression, indicating potential interactions among these neuropeptides at the central nervous system level.
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- Gokcen Guvenc-Bayram
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir 35890, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir 35890, Turkey;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir 35890, Turkey;
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara Medipol University, Ankara 06050, Turkey;
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir 35890, Turkey;
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Aksaray University, Aksaray 68100, Turkey;
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- Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Temporary Animal Shelter, Manisa 45125, Turkey;
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa 16059, Turkey;
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Cichoń L, Pałasz A, Wilczyński KM, Suszka-Świtek A, Żmijowska A, Jelonek I, Janas-Kozik M. Evaluation of Peripheral Blood Concentrations of Phoenixin, Spexin, Nesfatin-1 and Kisspeptin as Potential Biomarkers of Bipolar Disorder in the Pediatric Population. Biomedicines 2023; 12:84. [PMID: 38255190 PMCID: PMC10813295 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12010084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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There are some initial suggestions in the literature that phoenixin, spexin, nesfatin-1 and kisspeptin may play a role in the pathogenesis of affective disorders. Therefore, they may also be cautiously considered as potential diagnostic or predictive biomarkers of BD. This study aimed to evaluate the levels of the aforementioned neuropeptides in the peripheral blood of children and adolescents with bipolar. This study included 122 individuals: 67 persons with diagnosed bipolar disorder types I and II constituted the study group, and 55 healthy persons were included in the control group. Statistically significant differences in the concentrations of neuropeptides between the control and study groups were noted in relation to nesfatin-1 and spexin (although spexin lost statistical significance after introducing the Bonferroni correction). In a logistic regression analysis, an increased risk of bipolar disorder was noted for a decrease in nesfatin-1 concentration. Lower levels of nesfatin-1 seemed to be a significant risk factor for the development of bipolar disorder types I and II. Furthermore, the occurrence of bipolar disorder was associated with significantly elevated levels of spexin. None of the analyzed neuropeptides was significantly correlated with the number of symptoms of bipolar disorder.
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- Lena Cichoń
- Department of Developmental Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, John Paul II Pediatric Centre in Sosnowiec, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Zapolskiej 3, 41-218 Sosnowiec, Poland
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752 Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Developmental Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, John Paul II Pediatric Centre in Sosnowiec, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Zapolskiej 3, 41-218 Sosnowiec, Poland
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752 Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Developmental Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, John Paul II Pediatric Centre in Sosnowiec, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Zapolskiej 3, 41-218 Sosnowiec, Poland
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- Department of Developmental Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, John Paul II Pediatric Centre in Sosnowiec, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Zapolskiej 3, 41-218 Sosnowiec, Poland
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- Department of Developmental Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, John Paul II Pediatric Centre in Sosnowiec, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Zapolskiej 3, 41-218 Sosnowiec, Poland
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Sun J, Gao N, Wu Q, Li Y, Zhang L, Jiang Z, Wang Z, Liu J. High plasma nesfatin-1 level in Chinese adolescents with depression. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15288. [PMID: 37714885 PMCID: PMC10504374 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42513-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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Depression is a common psychiatric disorder with high prevalence and mortality rates as well as high risk of serious harm in adolescents that have significant negative impact on families and society. The feeding inhibitor Nesfatin-1 contributes to the regulation of stress and emotion. The purpose of this project was to compare the differences in the levels of Nesfatin-1 between adolescents with depression and healthy adolescents, and verify the association between the levels of Nesfatin-1 and severity of depression in adolescents. Adolescents with depression (n = 61) and healthy adolescents (n = 30) were evaluated. The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) was used to classify the adolescents with depression. Thirty-one and thirty-two was assigned to the mild-to-moderate (HAMD-17 ≤ 24) depression group and severe group (HAMD-17 > 24). Plasma Levels of Nesfatin-1 were measured by human ELISA Kit and differences among groups evaluated. Data were analyzed using the statistical software SPSS 23. HAMD-17 score was significantly higher in adolescents with depression than that in the healthy adolescents (P < 0.001). Median plasma Nesfatin-1 levels in adolescents with depression and healthy adolescents differed significantly at 37.3 pg/ml (22.1 pg/ml, 63.6 pg/ml) and 18.1 pg/ml (10.0 pg/ml, 25.7 pg/ml) (p < 0.001). A multivariate logistic regression analysis showed high plasma Nesfatin-1 concentrations were associated with increased risk of depression (OR = 0.914, 95% CI 0.87-0.96, P < 0.001). The receiver operating characteristic curve showed that the area under curve were 0.808 (95% CI 0.722-0.894, P < 0.001). Plasma Nesfatin-1 cut-off point of 32.45 pg/mL showed 59% sensitivity and 100% specificity. Median plasma Nesfatin-1 levels in the severe depression group (n = 30), mild-to-moderate depression group (n = 31), and control group (n = 30) were 53.4 pg/ml (28.2 pg/ml, 149.1 pg/ml), 29.9 pg/ml (14.5 pg/ml, 48.5 pg/ml) and 18.1 pg/ml (10.0 pg/ml, 25.7 pg/ml), and differed significantly among the three groups (P < 0.001). Median plasma level of Nesfatin-1 in males (n = 20) was 38.6 pg/ml (23.5 pg/ml, 70.1 pg/ml), while that in females (n = 41) was 37.3 pg/ml (22.0 pg/ml, 63.6 pg/ml), which was not a significant difference (P > 0.05). Plasma levels of Nesfatin-1 increased with severity of depression in adolescents and may be useful as a biomarker of depression severity. Further studies are needed in future projects.
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- Jin Sun
- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Province Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Engineering and Technology Research Center for Pediatric Drug Development, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Province Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Engineering and Technology Research Center for Pediatric Drug Development, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Province Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Engineering and Technology Research Center for Pediatric Drug Development, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province Affiliated to Qingdao University, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province Affiliated to Qingdao University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Shandong Mental Health Center, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Shandong Mental Health Center, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Province Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Engineering and Technology Research Center for Pediatric Drug Development, Jinan, China.
- Department of Psychiatry, Shandong Mental Health Center, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
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Bayraktar N, Eren MA, Bayraktar M, Öztürk A, Erdoğdu H. Analysis of Interleukin-17, Interleukin-23, neopterin and Nesfatin-1 levels in the sera of Hashimoto patients. J Med Biochem 2023; 42:460-468. [PMID: 37790207 PMCID: PMC10542705 DOI: 10.5937/jomb0-40683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Background Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid gland and may present as goiter or atrophic thyroiditis that may result in various metabolic and inflammatory disorders. The aim of this study is to determine the changes in serum levels of interleukin-17 (IL-17), IL-23, neopterin, and nesfatin-1 parameters in HT patients and to evaluate the possible relationship among these parameters. Methods 90 HT patients and 30 healthy individuals were included in this study. Demographic data of the patients included in the study were recorded and detailed physical examinations were performed. IL-17, IL-23, neopterin, and nesfatin-1 levels were measured in the serum samples of the participants by the ELISA method.
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- Nihayet Bayraktar
- Harran University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Harran University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology, Niğde, Turkey
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- Harran University, Faculty of Business Administration, Department of Statistics, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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Lahane GP, Dhar A. Nesfatin-1 peptide protects rat renal epithelial cells against high glucose and H 2O 2 induced injury via inhibition of oxidative stress, apoptosis, and fibrosis. Peptides 2023; 165:171013. [PMID: 37105355 DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2023.171013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Nesfatin-1 is a potent polypeptide and plays a crucial role in many physiological functions. Nesfatin-1 levels are reported in both the central nervous system and peripheral organs. However, the expression of nesfatin-1 in the renal system under chronic oxidative stress-induced conditions and the direct effect of nesfatin-1 treatment on stress-induced pathological damage are not reported. Thus, the present study aimed to explore the role of nesfatin-1 in vitro in oxidative stress-induced renal epithelial cells. High glucose (HG) and H2O2 combination were used to induce oxidative stress (OS). MTT, crystal violet, and H and E staining were used to measure cell viability, cytotoxicity, and morphology. FACS analysis and confocal microscopy were used to measure OS and apoptosis. RT-PCR was done for gene expression analysis. Decreased nesfatin-1 expression was observed in renal epithelial cells induced with HG and H2O2 compared to an untreated control (0.16; p < 0.0001). Nesfatin-1 co-treatment with HG and H2O2 attenuated ROS, apoptosis, and fibrosis. SOD, Catalase, and Bcl-2 expression decreased (p < 0.0001) and Caspase-3 and TGF-β1 expression increased in HG and H2O2-induced cells compared to control cells (p < 0.0001). Nesfatin-1 co-treatment attenuated these changes induced by HG and H2O2 (p < 0.0001). Nesfatin-1 expression was decreased in renal epithelial cells under stress-induced conditions. Moreover, nesfatin-1 co-treatment under stress-induced conditions protects the renal epithelial cells via inhibition of oxidative stress, apoptotic, and fibrotic signaling pathways.
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- Ganesh Panditrao Lahane
- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Shameerpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500078, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Shameerpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500078, India.
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Caroleo M, Carbone EA, Arcidiacono B, Greco M, Primerano A, Mirabelli M, Fazia G, Rania M, Hribal ML, Gallelli L, Foti DP, De Fazio P, Segura-Garcia C, Brunetti A. Does NUCB2/Nesfatin-1 Influence Eating Behaviors in Obese Patients with Binge Eating Disorder? Toward a Neurobiological Pathway. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15020348. [PMID: 36678225 PMCID: PMC9864089 DOI: 10.3390/nu15020348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Nesfatin-1 is a new anorexigenic neuropeptide involved in the regulation of hunger/satiety, eating, and affective disorders. We aimed to investigate nesfatin-1 secretion in vitro, in murine adipose cells, and in human adipose fat samples, as well as to assess the link between circulating nesfatin-1 levels, NUCB2 and Fat Mass and Obesity Gene (FTO) polymorphisms, BMI, Eating Disorders (EDs), and pathological behaviors. Nesfatin-1 secretion was evaluated both in normoxic fully differentiated 3T3-L1 mouse adipocytes and after incubation under hypoxic conditions for 24 h. Omental Visceral Adipose tissue (VAT) specimens of 11 obese subjects, and nesfatin-1 serum levels' evaluation, eating behaviors, NUCB2 rs757081, and FTO rs9939609 polymorphisms of 71 outpatients seeking treatment for EDs with different Body Mass Index (BMI) were studied. Significantly higher levels of nesfatin-1 were detected in hypoxic 3T3-L1 cultured adipocytes compared to normoxic ones. Nesfatin-1 was highly detectable in the VAT of obese compared to normal-weight subjects. Nesfatin-1 serum levels did not vary according to BMI, sex, and EDs diagnosis, but correlations with grazing; emotional, sweet, and binge eating; hyperphagia; social eating; childhood obesity were evident. Obese subjects with CG genotype NUCB2 rs757081 and AT genotype FTO rs9939609 polymorphisms had higher nesfatin-1 levels. It could represent a new biomarker of EDs comorbidity among obese patients.
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- Mariarita Caroleo
- Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- University Hospital Mater Domini of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- University Hospital Mater Domini of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-096-171-2408; Fax: +39-096-171-2393
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- Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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Demirci Ş, Gün C. Zinc Supplementation Improved Neuropeptide Y, Nesfatin-1, Leptin, C-reactive protein, and HOMA-IR of Diet-Induced Obese Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:3996-4006. [PMID: 34708332 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02987-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Obesity is a mild chronic inflammation that causes many metabolic diseases. It was aimed to investigate some parameters affective on the energy metabolism by adding zinc (Zn, ZnSO4) to drinking water of diet-induced obese rats. Five-week aged, male Sprague Dawley rats divided into as control group, consuming standard rat diet, and high-fat diet (HFD) group. After obesity induced by feeding HFD for 8 weeks, the obese rats were divided into Zn-supplemented obese group (HFD + obese + Zn; 150 mg Zn/L (for 6 weeks), 235 mg Zn/L (7th week), 250 mg Zn/L (8th week) in drinking water) and obese group (HFD + obese). Mean body weight, serum concentrations of C-reactive protein, neuropeptide-Y, leptin, insulin fasting blood glucose, and HOMA-IR were statistically decreased by given Zn in HFD + obese + Zn group compared to HFD + obese rats. It was observed that the total cholesterol, LDL, and HDL cholesterol levels of HFD + obese + Zn group became closer to the control group level, and Zn supplementation caused a statistically significant decrease in cholesterol profile than HFD + obese rats. Also, increased mean serum nesfatin-1 level, an effective protein for the formation of satiety, was analyzed in HFD + obese + Zn group when compared to HFD + obese ones. Serum triglyceride concentration tended to decrease with the effect of Zn in obese rats. In conclusion, it can be said that oral use of Zn could improve energy balance and prevent the occurrence of metabolic diseases related to obesity depending on the anti-inflammatory effect of Zn.
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- Şule Demirci
- Physiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Campus, Burdur, Turkey.
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Piwowarczyk-Nowak A, Pałasz A, Suszka-Świtek A, Della Vecchia A, Grajoszek A, Krzystanek M, Worthington JJ. Escitalopram alters local expression of noncanonical stress-related neuropeptides in the rat brain via NPS receptor signaling. Pharmacol Rep 2022; 74:637-653. [PMID: 35653031 DOI: 10.1007/s43440-022-00374-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Neuropeptide S (NPS) is a multifunctional regulatory factor that exhibits a potent anxiolytic activity in animal models. However, there are no reports dealing with the potential molecular relationships between the anxiolytic activity of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and NPS signaling, especially in the context of novel stress-related neuropeptides action. The present work therefore focused on gene expression of novel stress neuropeptides in the rat brain after acute treatment with escitalopram and in combination with neuropeptide S receptor (NPSR) blockade. METHODS Studies were carried out on adult, male Sprague-Dawley rats that were divided into five groups: animals injected with saline (control) and experimental rats treated with escitalopram (at single dose 10 mg/kg daily), escitalopram and SHA-68, a selective NPSR antagonist (at a single dose of 40 mg/kg), SHA-68 alone and corresponding vehicle (solvent SHA-68) control. To measure anxiety-like behavior and locomotor activity the open field test was performed. All individuals were killed under anaesthesia and the whole brain was excised. Total mRNA was isolated from homogenized samples of the amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus, thalamus, cerebellum, and brainstem. Real-time PCR was used for estimation of related NPS, NPSR, neuromedin U (NMU), NMU receptor 2 (NMUR2) and nesfatin-1 precursor nucleobindin-2 (NUCB2) gene expression. RESULTS Acute escitalopram administration affects the local expression of the examined neuropeptides mRNA in a varied manner depending on brain location. An increase in NPSR and NUCB2 mRNA expression in the hypothalamus and brainstem was abolished by SHA-68 coadministration, while NMU mRNA expression was upregulated after NPSR blockade in the hippocampus and cerebellum. CONCLUSIONS The pharmacological effects of escitalopram may be connected with local NPSR-related alterations in NPS/NMU/NMUR2 and nesfatin-1 gene expression at the level of selected rat brain regions. A novel alternative mode of SSRI action can be therefore cautiously proposed.
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- Aneta Piwowarczyk-Nowak
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland.
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, 67, Via Roma, 56100, Pisa, Italy
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- Department for Experimental Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 4, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Clinic of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Ziolowa 45/47, 40-635, Katowice, Poland
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- Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, UK
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Nonogaki K. The Regulatory Role of the Central and Peripheral Serotonin Network on Feeding Signals in Metabolic Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23031600. [PMID: 35163521 PMCID: PMC8836087 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23031600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Central and peripheral serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) regulate feeding signals for energy metabolism. Disruption of central 5-HT signaling via 5-HT2C receptors (5-HT2CRs) induces leptin-independent hyperphagia in mice, leading to late-onset obesity, insulin resistance, and impaired glucose tolerance. 5-HT2CR mutant mice are more responsive than wild-type mice to a high-fat diet, exhibiting earlier-onset obesity and type 2 diabetes. High-fat and high-carbohydrate diets increase plasma 5-HT and fibroblast growth factor-21 (FGF21) levels. Plasma 5-HT and FGF21 levels are increased in rodents and humans with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and non-alcohol fatty liver diseases (NAFLD). The increases in plasma FGF21 and hepatic FGF21 expression precede hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, and weight gain in mice fed a high-fat diet. Nutritional, pharmacologic, or genetic inhibition of peripheral 5-HT synthesis via tryptophan hydroxylase 1 (Tph1) decreases hepatic FGF21 expression and plasma FGF21 levels in mice. Thus, perturbing central 5-HT signaling via 5-HT2CRs alters feeding behavior. Increased energy intake via a high-fat diet and/or high-carbohydrate diet can upregulate gut-derived 5-HT synthesis via Tph1. Peripheral 5-HT upregulates hepatic FGF21 expression and plasma FGF21 levels, leading to metabolic diseases such as obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and NAFLD. The 5-HT network in the brain–gut–liver axis regulates feeding signals and may be involved in the development and/or prevention of metabolic diseases.
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- Katsunori Nonogaki
- Laboratory of Diabetes and Nutrition, New Industry Creation Hatchery Center, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8579, Japan
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Luo JJ, Wen FJ, Qiu D, Wang SZ. Nesfatin-1 in lipid metabolism and lipid-related diseases. Clin Chim Acta 2021; 522:23-30. [PMID: 34389280 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2021.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Nesfatin-1, an anorexic neuropeptide discovered in 2006, is widely distributed in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. It has been shown to be involved in the regulation of food intake and lipid metabolism, inhibiting fat accumulation, accelerating lipid decomposition, and in general, inhibiting the development of lipid-related diseases, such as obesity and metabolic syndrome. Potential mechanisms of Nesfatin-1 action in lipid metabolism and lipid-related diseases will be discussed as well as its role as a biomarker in cardiovascular disease. This review expected to provide a new strategy for the diagnosis and prevention of clinically related diseases.
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- Jing-Jing Luo
- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Arteriosclerotic Disease, Department of Cell Biology and Geneties, University of South China, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China.
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Rupp SK, Wölk E, Stengel A. Nesfatin-1 Receptor: Distribution, Signaling and Increasing Evidence for a G Protein-Coupled Receptor - A Systematic Review. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:740174. [PMID: 34566899 PMCID: PMC8461182 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.740174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nesfatin-1 is an 82-amino acid polypeptide, cleaved from the 396-amino acid precursor protein nucleobindin-2 (NUCB2) and discovered in 2006 in the rat hypothalamus. In contrast to the growing body of evidence for the pleiotropic effects of the peptide, the receptor mediating these effects and the exact signaling cascades remain still unknown. METHODS This systematic review was conducted using a search in the Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science databases. The keywords "nesfatin-1" combined with "receptor", "signaling", "distribution", "pathway", g- protein coupled receptor", and "binding" were used to identify all relevant articles reporting about potential nesfatin-1 signaling and the assumed mediation via a Gi protein-coupled receptor. RESULTS Finally, 1,147 articles were found, of which 1,077 were excluded in several steps of screening, 70 articles were included in this systematic review. Inclusion criteria were studies investigating nesfatin-1's putative receptor or signaling cascade, observational preclinical and clinical studies, experimental studies, registry-based studies, cohort studies, population-based studies, and studies in English language. After screening for eligibility, the studies were assigned to the following subtopics and discussed regarding intracellular signaling of nesfatin-1 including the potential receptor mediating these effects and downstream signaling of the peptide. CONCLUSION The present review sheds light on the various effects of nesfatin-1 by influencing several intracellular signaling pathways and downstream cascades, including the peptide's influence on various hormones and their receptors. These data point towards mediation via a Gi protein-coupled receptor. Nonetheless, the identification of the nesfatin-1 receptor will enable us to better investigate the exact mediating mechanisms underlying the different effects of the peptide along with the development of agonists and antagonists.
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- Sophia Kristina Rupp
- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Charité Center for Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Department for Psychosomatic Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Charité Center for Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Department for Psychosomatic Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
- *Correspondence: Andreas Stengel,
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Recinella L, Orlando G, Ferrante C, Chiavaroli A, Brunetti L, Leone S. Adipokines: New Potential Therapeutic Target for Obesity and Metabolic, Rheumatic, and Cardiovascular Diseases. Front Physiol 2020; 11:578966. [PMID: 33192583 PMCID: PMC7662468 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.578966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Besides its role as an energy storage organ, adipose tissue can be viewed as a dynamic and complex endocrine organ, which produces and secretes several adipokines, including hormones, cytokines, extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, and growth and vasoactive factors. A wide body of evidence showed that adipokines play a critical role in various biological and physiological functions, among which feeding modulation, inflammatory and immune function, glucose and lipid metabolism, and blood pressure control. The aim of this review is to summarize the effects of several adipokines, including leptin, diponectin, resistin, chemerin, lipocalin-2 (LCN2), vaspin, omentin, follistatin-like 1 (FSTL1), secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC), secreted frizzled-related protein 5 (SFRP5), C1q/TNF-related proteins (CTRPs), family with sequence similarity to 19 member A5 (FAM19A5), wingless-type inducible signaling pathway protein-1 (WISP1), progranulin (PGRN), nesfatin-1 (nesfatin), visfatin/PBEF/NAMPT, apelin, retinol binding protein 4 (RPB4), and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in the regulation of insulin resistance and vascular function, as well as many aspects of inflammation and immunity and their potential role in managing obesity-associated diseases, including metabolic, osteoarticular, and cardiovascular diseases.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gabriele d’Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy
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Immunohistochemical Evidence for Glutamatergic Regulation of Nesfatin-1 Neurons in the Rat Hypothalamus. Brain Sci 2020; 10:brainsci10090630. [PMID: 32932902 PMCID: PMC7564322 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci10090630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Nesfatin-1, identified as an anorexigenic peptide, regulates the energy metabolism by suppressing food intake. The majority of nesfatin-1-synthesizing neurons are concentrated in various hypothalamic nuclei, especially in the supraoptic (SON), arcuate (ARC) and paraventricular nuclei (PVN). We tested the hypothesis that the glutamatergic system regulates nesfatin-1 neurons through glutamate receptors. Therefore, the first aim of the proposed studies was to examine effects of different glutamate agonists in the activation of nesfatin-1 neurons using c-Fos double immunohistochemical labeling. Experimental groups were formed containing male and female rats which received intraperitoneal injections of glutamate agonists kainic acid, α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) and N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) while the control rats received vehicle. The significant increase in the number of c-Fos-expressing nesfatin-1 neurons after agonist injections were observed both in female and male subjects and some of these effects were found to be sexually dimorphic. In addition, treatment with specific glutamate antagonists 6-cyano-7-nitroquinoxaline-2,3-dione (CNQX) or dizocilpine (MK-801) before each of the three agonist injections caused a statistically significant reduction in the number of activated nesfatin-1 neurons in the hypothalamic nuclei including supraoptic, paraventricular and arcuate nuclei. The second aim of the study was to determine the expression of glutamate receptor subunit proteins in the nesfatin-1 neurons by using a double immunofluorescence technique. The results showed that the glutamate receptor subunits, which may form homomeric or heteromeric functional receptor channels, were expressed in the nesfatin-1 neurons. In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that nesfatin-1 neurons respond to glutamatergic signals in the form of neuronal activation and that the glutamate receptors that are synthesized by nesfatin-1 neurons may participate in the glutamatergic regulation of these neurons.
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Psilopanagioti A, Makrygianni M, Nikou S, Logotheti S, Papadaki H. Nucleobindin 2/nesfatin-1 expression and colocalisation with neuropeptide Y and cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript in the human brainstem. J Neuroendocrinol 2020; 32:e12899. [PMID: 32902020 DOI: 10.1111/jne.12899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Feeding is a complex behaviour entailing elaborate interactions between forebrain, hypothalamic and brainstem neuronal circuits via multiple orexigenic and anorexigenic neuropeptides. Nucleobindin-2 (NUCB2)/nesfatin-1 is a negative regulator of food intake and body weight with a widespread distribution in rodent brainstem nuclei. However, its localisation pattern in the human brainstem is unknown. The present study aimed to explore NUCB2/nesfatin-1 immunoexpression in human brainstem nuclei and its possible correlation with body weight. Sections of human brainstem from 20 autopsy cases (13 males, seven females; eight normal weight, six overweight, six obese) were examined using immunohistochemistry and double immunofluorescence labelling. Strong immunoreactivity for NUCB2/nesfatin-1 was displayed in various brainstem areas, including the locus coeruleus, medial and lateral parabrachial nuclei, pontine nuclei, raphe nuclei, nucleus of the solitary tract, dorsal motor nucleus of vagus (10N), area postrema, hypoglossal nucleus, reticular formation, inferior olive, cuneate nucleus, and spinal trigeminal nucleus. NUCB2/nesfatin-1 was shown to extensively colocalise with neuropeptide Y and cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript in the locus coeruleus, dorsal raphe nucleus and solitary tract. Interestingly, in the examined cases, NUCB2/nesfatin-1 protein expression was lower in obese than normal weight subjects in the solitary tract (P = 0.020). The findings of the present study provide neuroanatomical support for a role for NUCB2/nesfatin-1 in feeding behaviour and energy balance. The widespread distribution of NUCB2/nesfatin-1 in the human brainstem nuclei may be indicative of its pleiotropic effects on autonomic, neuroendocrine and behavioural processes. In the solitary tract, a key integrator of energy status, altered neurochemistry may contribute to obesity. Further research is necessary to decipher human brainstem energy homeostasis circuitry, which, despite its importance, remains inadequately characterised.
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- Aristea Psilopanagioti
- Department of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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Bilgici B, Akyol Y, Ulus Y, Ürkmez SS, Kuru Ö. Is there any association between low level of serum nesfatin-1 and fibromyalgia syndrome? Arch Rheumatol 2020; 36:38-46. [PMID: 34046567 PMCID: PMC8140860 DOI: 10.46497/archrheumatol.2021.7736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aims to investigate the relationship between serum level of nesfatin-1 and fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) clinical parameters such as pain severity, disease activity, fatigue, emotional state, and sleep quality. Patients and methods Forty-six female patients with FMS (median age 40 years; range, 18 to 53 years) and 46 healthy female controls (median age 36 years; range, 19 to 52 years) were included in the study. Severity of pain, disease activity, fatigue, sleep quality, and emotional status were evaluated by visual analog scale, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue (MAF), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), respectively. Serum nesfatin-1 concentrations (pg/mL) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. Results There was no significant difference with respect to demographic characteristics between the FMS patients and healthy controls. When clinical parameters were compared, MAF, BDI, BAI, and PSQI scores were significantly higher in FMS patients than controls (p<0.05). Serum nesfatin-1 concentration was significantly lower in patients with FMS (p<0.05). When compared to the FMS patients without anxiety, serum nesfatin-1 concentration was significantly increased in FMS patients with anxiety (p<0.05). Serum nesfatin-1 concentration was positively correlated with BAI scores in patients with FMS (p<0.05). Conclusion Low nesfatin-1 serum levels may contribute to pathological changes in FMS. In addition, nesfatin-1 may also be involved in the mediation of anxiety-related responses in FMS.
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- Birşen Bilgici
- Department of Biochemistry, Ondokuz Mayıs University, School of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ondokuz Mayıs University, School of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ondokuz Mayıs University, School of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ondokuz Mayıs University, School of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ondokuz Mayıs University, School of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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Güneş H, Alkan Baylan F, Güneş H, Temiz F. Can Nesfatin-1 Predict Hypertension in Obese Children? J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol 2020; 12:29-36. [PMID: 31339256 PMCID: PMC7127895 DOI: 10.4274/jcrpe.galenos.2019.2019.0072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Objective The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing and leads to co-morbidities such as hypertension. However, it is still not clear why some obese individuals are hypertensive and others not. Nesfatin-1 is a recently discovered anorexigenic peptide which also has effects on blood pressure (BP). Our aim was to evaluate the relationship between obesity-related hypertension and Nesfatin-1. Methods This cross-sectional study comprised 87 obese children. The patients were divided into two groups; hypertensive (n=30) and normotensive (n=57) obese. The American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines were used to diagnose hypertension. Blood samples were collected after 12 hours of fasting to investigate Nesfatin-1 concentrations. We also evaluated serum trace elements in addition to the routine blood tests. Results Body mass index (BMI), weight and serum Nesfatin-1 concentrations were higher in the hypertensive group (p=0.002, p=0.001, and p=0.007, respectively). There was no difference between serum zinc levels, but Copper (Cu) levels were significantly lower in the hypertensive group (p=0.248, p=0.007, respectively). There were positive correlations between BP and BMI and weight Z-scores and a negative correlation with Cu. The optimal cut-off value of Nesfatin-1 to predict hypertension was found to be >1.8 ng/mL, with a specificity of 71.9% and a sensitivity of 96.7% [area under the curve=0.703, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.577-0.809; p=0.002]. In multiple logistic regression analysis Nesfatin-1 [Odds ratio (OR)=1.103, 95% CI: 1.039-1.171; p=0.001], Cu (OR=0.947, 95% CI: 0.915-0.979; p=0.001) and BMI for age Z-score (OR=56.277, 95% CI: 5.791-546.907; p=0.001) still remained significant predictors of hypertension. Conclusion Nesfatin-1 levels are higher and are an independent predictor of hypertension in obese subjects.
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- Hatice Güneş
- Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Sütçü İmam University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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Yang K, Zhang X, Zhou Y, Chen F, Shen M, Wang Y. Changes in Serum Nesfatin-1 After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy are Associated with Improvements in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2020; 13:1459-1464. [PMID: 32431529 PMCID: PMC7200260 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s246281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a serious and widespread disease worldwide. Bariatric surgery is one of the treatments for NAFLD. Nesfatin-1 is located in the brain, periphery and plasma. We studied the relationship between nesfatin-1 changes after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and NAFLD remission. METHODS A total of 29 patients participated in the study, which collected clinical information on the patients and indicators of liver function, hepatic steatosis score and nesfatin-1 level before and after LSG. RESULTS The average BMI of the patients before surgery was 42.63±8.91 kg/m2, and the average BMI was 28.54±5.63 kg/m2 one year after surgery (p < 0.05). One year after LSG, the total weight loss percentage (TWL%) was 32.11±7.10%. The mean value of nesfatin-1 before surgery was 3.04±0.81 ng/mL, and the mean value of nesfatin-1 was 5.52±1.55 ng/mL at one year after surgery (p < 0.05). The average preoperative hepatic steatosis index (HSI) score of the patients was 52.55±9.17, and the average postoperative HSI score was 38.84±5.82 (p < 0.05). Before LSG (p < 0.05, r= -0.81) and 1 year after surgery (p < 0.05, r = -0.58), HSI and nesfatin-1 were significantly negatively correlated. Percentage of increased nesfatin-1 and percentage of decreased HSI showed positive correlation after LSG. CONCLUSION There was a negative correlation between HSI and nesfatin-1 before and after LSG, which may suggest that nesfatin-1 plays a role in NAFLD.
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- Keyu Yang
- Department of General Surgery, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province110032, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province110032, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province110032, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province110032, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province110032, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province110032, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Yong Wang Department of General Surgery, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, No. 4, Chongshan East Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province110032, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +8618940259733 Email
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Idrizaj E, Garella R, Squecco R, Baccari MC. Adipocytes-released Peptides Involved in the Control of Gastrointestinal Motility. Curr Protein Pept Sci 2019; 20:614-629. [PMID: 30663565 DOI: 10.2174/1389203720666190121115356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Revised: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The present review focuses on adipocytes-released peptides known to be involved in the control of gastrointestinal motility, acting both centrally and peripherally. Thus, four peptides have been taken into account: leptin, adiponectin, nesfatin-1, and apelin. The discussion of the related physiological or pathophysiological roles, based on the most recent findings, is intended to underlie the close interactions among adipose tissue, central nervous system, and gastrointestinal tract. The better understanding of this complex network, as gastrointestinal motor responses represent peripheral signals involved in the regulation of food intake through the gut-brain axis, may also furnish a cue for the development of either novel therapeutic approaches in the treatment of obesity and eating disorders or potential diagnostic tools.
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- Eglantina Idrizaj
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Section of Physiological Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Section of Physiological Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Section of Physiological Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Section of Physiological Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Gülin Öztürk Özkan
- Nutrition and Dietetics Department, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Health Sciences Faculty, İstanbul, Turkey
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Kim SH, Ahn MB, Cho WK, Cho KS, Jung MH, Suh BK. The relation of serum nesfatin-1 level with anthropometric and metabolic parameters in children and adolescents: A prospective observational study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e15460. [PMID: 31083178 PMCID: PMC6531266 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Nesfatin-1, a recently discovered anorexigenic neuropeptide, seems to play an important role in hypothalamic pathways regulating food intake and energy homeostasis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relation of serum nesfatin-1 level with metabolic and anthropometric parameters in children and adolescents.This study prospectively included 78 Korean children and adolescents (42 obese/overweight group and 36 healthy control group). Fasting serum nesfatin-1 was quantitatively assayed by ELISA. Lipid profile, fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin, and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) were measured as metabolic parameters.Serum nesfatin-1 levels were significantly lower in obese/overweight group than in control group (median 1.4 vs 2.0 ng/mL; P = .003). Pubertal subjects have the lower serum nesfatin-1 level than pre-pubertal subjects (median 1.5 vs 2.6 ng/mL; P = .02). Nesfatin-1 levels negatively correlated with chronological age (r = -0.37; P = .001), BMI (r = -0.33; P = .003), and BMI SDS (r = -0.26; P = .02).In conclusion, our results suggest that serum nesfatin-1 negatively correlated with BMI in children and adolescents. It suggests that nesfatin-1 might have an important role in regulation of food intake in obese children and adolescents.
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- Shin-Hee Kim
- Department of Pediatrics, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Pałasz A, Bogus K, Suszka-Świtek A, Kaśkosz A, Saint-Remy S, Piwowarczyk-Nowak A, Filipczyk Ł, Worthington JJ, Mordecka-Chamera K, Kostro K, Bajor G, Wiaderkiewicz R. The first identification of nesfatin-1-expressing neurons in the human bed nucleus of the stria terminalis. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2019; 126:349-355. [PMID: 30770997 PMCID: PMC6449486 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-019-01984-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Neuropeptides are involved in various brain activities being able to control a wide spectrum of higher mental functions. The purpose of this concise structural investigation was to detect the possible immunoreactivity of the novel multifunctional neuropeptide nesfatin-1 within the human bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST). The BNST is involved in the mechanism of fear learning, integration of stress and reward circuits, and pathogenesis of addiction. Nesfatin-1-expressing neurons were identified for the first time in several regions of the BNST using both immunohistochemical and fluorescent methods. This may implicate a potential contribution of this neuropeptide to the BNST-related mechanisms of stress/reward responses in the human brain.
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- Artur Pałasz
- Department of Histology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland.
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- Department of Histology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Histology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
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- American Medical Student Association (AMSA), School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Histology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
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- Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, UK
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- Department of Histology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Histology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, ul. Medyków 18, 40-752, Katowice, Poland
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Psilopanagioti A, Nikou S, Papadaki H. Nucleobindin-2/Nesfatin-1 in the Human Hypothalamus Is Reduced in Obese Subjects and Colocalizes with Oxytocin, Vasopressin, Melanin-Concentrating Hormone, and Cocaine- and Amphetamine-Regulated Transcript. Neuroendocrinology 2019; 108:190-200. [PMID: 30625474 DOI: 10.1159/000496731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 01/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Nesfatin-1, processed from nucleobindin-2 (NUCB2), is a potent anorexigenic peptide being expressed in rodent hypothalamic nuclei and involved in the regulation of feeding behavior and body weight in animals. The present study aimed to investigate NUCB2/nesfatin-1 protein expression in the human hypothalamus as well as its correlation with body weight. METHODS Sections of hypothalamus and adjacent cholinergic basal forebrain nuclei, including the nucleus basalis of Meynert (NBM) and the diagonal band of Broca (DBB), from 25 autopsy cases (17 males, 8 females; 8 lean, 9 overweight, 8 obese) were examined using immunohistochemistry and double immunofluorescence labeling. RESULTS Prominent NUCB2/nesfatin-1 immunoexpression was detected in supraoptic, paraventricular, and infundibular nuclei, lateral hypothalamic area (LHA)/perifornical region, and NBM/DBB. NUCB2/nesfatin-1 was found to extensively colocalize with (a) oxytocin and vasopressin in paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei, (b) melanin-concentrating hormone in the LHA, and (c) cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript in infundibular and paraventricular nuclei and LHA. Interestingly, in the LHA, NUCB2/nesfatin-1 protein expression was significantly decreased in obese, compared with lean (p < 0.01) and overweight (p < 0.05) subjects. CONCLUSIONS The findings of the present study are suggestive of a potential role for NUCB2/nesfatin-1 as an integral regulator of food intake and energy homeostasis in the human hypothalamus. In the LHA, an appetite- and reward-related brain area, reduced NUCB2/nesfatin-1 immunoexpression may contribute to dysregulation of homeostatic and/or hedonic feeding behavior and obesity. NUCB2/nesfatin-1 localization in NBM/DBB might imply its participation in the neuronal circuitry controlling cognitive influences on food intake and give impetus towards unraveling additional biological actions of NUCB2/nesfatin-1 in human neuronal networks.
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- Aristea Psilopanagioti
- Department of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece,
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- Department of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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Phoenixin participated in regulation of food intake and growth in spotted scat, Scatophagus argus. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 2018; 226:36-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2018.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2018] [Revised: 07/22/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Korucu CÇ, Atay İM, Zayıf SS, Gültekin F. May nesfatin-1 be a state marker in major depressive disorder with suicidal ideation? Psychiatry Res 2018; 267:272-276. [PMID: 29940459 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2018.05.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Revised: 05/05/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The best known effects of nesfatin-1 are on appetite and metabolic regulation. Moreover, several research suggest that nesfatin-1 play a role in stress responses. This molecule may be involved in the pathophysiology of mood disorders and suicidal behavior. We compared nesfatin-1 levels between depressed patients with suicidal ideation (n = 32, mean ± SD, 1,40 ± 0.11), without suicidal ideation(n = 31, 1.46 ± 0.14) and healthy controls (n = 32, 1.52 ± 0.13). Suicidal ideation was assessed with the Suicide Probability Scale, Scale for Suicide Ideation and depressive symptoms were evaluated with the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. Blood samples were collected to measure serum nesfatin-1levels by using ELISA method. The study revealed that serum nesfatin-1 levels were significantly lower in MDD with suicidal ideation than in healthy volunteers (p < 0.001). There were a negative correlation between the scores of suicidal ideation and nesfatin-1 levels in MDD with SI group (r = -0.215; p = 0.016). In the future, nesfatin-1 levels may one day be applied in predicting and monitoring patients' suicide risk. Further prospective studies are required to elucidate this potential association.
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- Cafer Çağrı Korucu
- Department of Psychiatry, Usak University Education and Research Hospital, Usak, Turkey.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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Ozcan ATD, Altin CB, Erdogan S, Ergin M, Çiftçi A, Kara H, Aksoy SM, But A. The effects of Desflurane and Sevoflurane on Nesfatin-1 levels in laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2018; 18:23. [PMID: 29452603 PMCID: PMC5815222 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-018-0484-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2017] [Accepted: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Nesfatin-1 is involved in cardiovascular regulation, stress-related responses. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of volatile anesthetics on Nesfatin-1 levels. Method Fourty-two patients aged 30–65 years with the American Society Anesthesiology (ASA) Class I-II who were scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy were included in the study Patients were randomized into two group; desflurane administered group (Group I, n = 21) and sevoflurane administered group (Group II, n = 21). For anesthesia maintenance, the patients received 6% desflurane or 2% sevoflurane in 40% O2 and 60% air. The patient’s heart rate (HR), mean, systolic and diastolic arterial pressures (MAP, SAP, DAP), peripheral O2 saturation (SpO2) were monitored and recorded before induction, after induction, after intubation, and during extubation. Blood samples were collected before induction (T1), and after extubation when aldrete score was 10 (T2). Results Demographic data were similar between the groups. The preoperative levels of nesfatin were similar in the two groups (p = 0.715). In desflurane group, post-operative nesfatin levels were similar compared to preoperative levels (p = 0.073). In sevoflurane group, post-operative nesfatin levels were similar (p = 0.131). The nesfatin levels (postoperative vs preoperative) were similar between the groups (p = 0.900). Conclusion In conclusion, this study results suggest that nesfatin-1 levels are not affected by the use of sevoflurane or desflurane in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Trial registration Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, ACTRN12617001023347, retrospectively registered on 17 July 2017.
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- A T D Ozcan
- Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Yıldırım Beyazıt University Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Ankara, Turkey
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- Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Biochemistry Department, Ankara, Turkey
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- Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Biochemistry Department, Ankara, Turkey
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- Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, Turkey
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- Yıldırım Beyazıt University Pharmacology Department, Ankara, Turkey
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- Yıldırım Beyazıt University Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Ankara, Turkey
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- Yıldırım Beyazıt University Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Ankara, Turkey
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Pałasz A, Janas-Kozik M, Borrow A, Arias-Carrión O, Worthington JJ. The potential role of the novel hypothalamic neuropeptides nesfatin-1, phoenixin, spexin and kisspeptin in the pathogenesis of anxiety and anorexia nervosa. Neurochem Int 2018; 113:120-136. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2017.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2017] [Revised: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 12/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The review describes the molecular characteristics of so far detected breast milk adipokines and ranks their breast milk level compared to the respective levels in maternal and infant blood. Moreover, analytical knowledge for measurements of breast milk adipokines will be delineated. Next, we summarized data about two main potential influencing factors on adipokine concentration in breast milk, maternal weight and pasteurization of milk. Finally, associations between adipokines in breast milk and weight gain in infants as well as the putative mechanisms for effects of breast milk adipokines on food intake and weight gain in later life will debated. Our findings suggest that a source of adipokines in human breast milk cannot be uniformly defined. In dependence on the ratio between serum and breast milk levels the major quantity of these proteins may be derived from peripheral tissues, from the breast tissue itself or from both. Thus, leptin and in part adiponectin levels in breast milk are dependent on a plenty of influencing factors with an important relevance of maternal anthropometric characteristics There is some evidence that leptin, adiponectin and ghrelin levels in breast milk may be associated with growth gain of infants and even with increased risk for being overweight during infancy or childhood. We hypothesize that a dysregulation in adipokine homeostasis in early life could promote obesity and metabolic disturbance in later life.
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- Juergen Kratzsch
- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.
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- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Center of Paediatric Research, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Ademoglu EN, Gorar S, Keskin M, Carlioglu A, Ucler R, Erdamar H, Culha C, Aral Y. Serum nesfatin-1 levels are decreased in pregnant women newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes. ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM 2017; 61:455-459. [PMID: 28977160 PMCID: PMC10522246 DOI: 10.1590/2359-3997000000288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate serum nesfatin-1 levels at 24-28 weeks of pregnancy in women newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes and determine the association of nesfatin-1 with several metabolic parameters. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Forty women newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 24-28 weeks of pregnancy and 30 healthy pregnant women matched in age and gestational week were included in this cross-sectional study. Serum nesfatin-1 levels were analyzed using ELISA, and the relationship between nesfatin-1 and several metabolic parameters were assessed. RESULTS Serum nesfatin-1 levels were found to be lower in women with gestational diabetes compared to the pregnant women in the control sample (p = 0.020). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that nesfatin-1 was lower in participants with gestational diabetes independently from gestational age, BMI, HOMA-IR, fasting plasma glucose, and age. In correlation analysis, the only variable that was found to have a statistically significant correlation with nesfatin-1 was gestational age (p = 0.015, r = 0.30). CONCLUSION Lower nesfatin-1 levels in women with gestational diabetes compared to the control group at 24-28 weeks of gestation draws attention to nesfatin-1 levels in gestational diabetes and motivates further research in this area.
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- Esra Nur Ademoglu
- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismBolu UniversityBoluTurkeyDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Bolu University, Bolu, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismAntalya Education and Research HospitalAntalyaTurkeyDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismAnkara Education and Research HospitalAnkaraTurkeyDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismErzurum Education and Research HospitalErzurumTurkeyDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Erzurum Education and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismVan Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of MedicineVanTurkeyDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Van Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkey
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- Department of BiochemistryTurgut Ozal University Faculty of MedicineAnkaraTurkeyDepartment of Biochemistry, Turgut Ozal University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismAnkara Education and Research HospitalAnkaraTurkeyDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismAnkara Education and Research HospitalAnkaraTurkeyDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Nesfatin-1 protects dopaminergic neurons against MPP +/MPTP-induced neurotoxicity through the C-Raf-ERK1/2-dependent anti-apoptotic pathway. Sci Rep 2017; 7:40961. [PMID: 28106099 PMCID: PMC5247731 DOI: 10.1038/srep40961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 12/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Several brain-gut peptides have been reported to have a close relationship with the central dopaminergic system; one such brain-gut peptide is nesfatin-1. Nesfatin-1 is a satiety peptide that is predominantly secreted by X/A-like endocrine cells in the gastric glands, where ghrelin is also secreted. We previously reported that ghrelin exerted neuroprotective effects on nigral dopaminergic neurons, which implied a role for ghrelin in Parkinson’s disease (PD). In the present study, we aim to clarify whether nesfatin-1 has similar effects on dopaminergic neurons both in vivo and in vitro. We show that nesfatin-1 attenuates the loss of nigral dopaminergic neurons in the 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1, 2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced mouse model of PD. In addition, nesfatin-1 antagonized 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridillium ion (MPP+)-induced toxicity by restoring mitochondrial function, inhibiting cytochrome C release and preventing caspase-3 activation in MPP+-treated MES23.5 dopaminergic cells. These neuroprotective effects could be abolished by selective inhibition of C-Raf and the extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2). Our data suggest that C-Raf-ERK1/2, which is involved in an anti-apoptotic pathway, is responsible for the neuroprotective effects of nesfatin-1 in the context of MPTP-induced toxicity. These results imply that nesfatin-1 might have therapeutic potential for PD.
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Ozturk G, Ozgu-Erdinc AS, Ucar F, Ginis Z, Erden G, Danisman N. Concentrations of prealbumin and some appetite-controlling hormones in pregnancies associated with hyperemesis gravidarium. Ann Clin Biochem 2016; 54:258-263. [PMID: 27235705 DOI: 10.1177/0004563216654724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Hyperemesis gravidarum, which affects 0.3-2.3% of pregnancies, is defined as excessive vomiting during pregnancy and usually starts in week 4 or 5 of gestation. Symptoms include weight loss, dehydration, ketonaemia, ketonuria, fasting acidosis, alkalosis due to hydrochloric acid loss and hypokalaemia and its exact cause is unknown. The present study was undertaken to investigate the relationship between prealbumin, ghrelin, nesfatin-1 and obestatin concentrations in pregnancies associated with hyperemesis gravidarum. Methods A total of 40 pregnant females with hyperemesis gravidarum and 38 pregnant females without hyperemesis gravidarum as controls were included in this study. Serum concentrations of prealbumin, ghrelin, obestatin and nesfatin-1 were measured. Results There were no significant differences in age, gestational week, gravidity and parity between the two groups. Body mass index was significantly lower in cases than in controls. Serum ghrelin and prealbumin concentrations were significantly lower in cases than in controls ( P <0.05 and P < 0.001, respectively). There was no significant difference in serum concentrations of obestatin and nesfatin-1 between the two groups. There was no significant association between body mass index and serum ghrelin, nesfatin-1, obestatin or prealbumin concentrations in patients with hyperemesis gravidarum. Conclusions Decreased serum concentrations of ghrelin and prealbumin in patients with hyperemesis gravidarum are independent of body mass index. Based on our results, we believe that ghrelin may be considered to play a role in the aetiopathogenesis of hyperemesis gravidarum and that hyperemesis gravidarum may result in disruption of the relationship between nesfatin-1 and ghrelin. In addition, we believe that the measurement of serum prealbumin may be used for assessing nutritional status in pregnancy.
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- Gulfer Ozturk
- 1 Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- 2 Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Care Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- 1 Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- 3 Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- 4 Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- 2 Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Care Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Ozcan M, Gok ZB, Kacar E, Serhatlioglu I, Kelestimur H. Nesfatin-1 increases intracellular calcium concentration by protein kinase C activation in cultured rat dorsal root ganglion neurons. Neurosci Lett 2016; 619:177-81. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2016.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2016] [Revised: 03/07/2016] [Accepted: 03/08/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cakir M, Calikoglu C, Yılmaz A, Akpinar E, Bayraktutan Z, Topcu A. Serum nesfatin-1 levels: a potential new biomarker in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage*. Int J Neurosci 2016; 127:154-160. [DOI: 10.3109/00207454.2016.1153473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Murteza Cakir
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Erzurum Region Education and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Blanco AM, Bertucci JI, Delgado MJ, Valenciano AI, Unniappan S. Tissue-specific expression of ghrelinergic and NUCB2/nesfatin-1 systems in goldfish (Carassius auratus) is modulated by macronutrient composition of diets. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol 2016; 195:1-9. [PMID: 26805937 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2016.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2015] [Revised: 01/13/2016] [Accepted: 01/19/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The macronutrient composition of diets is a very important factor in the regulation of body weight and metabolism. Several lines of research in mammals have shown that macronutrients differentially regulate metabolic hormones, including ghrelin and nesfatin-1 that have opposing effects on energy balance. This study aimed to determine whether macronutrients modulate the expression of ghrelin and the nucleobindin-2 (NUCB2) encoded nesfatin-1 in goldfish (Carassius auratus). Fish were fed once daily on control, high-carbohydrate, high-protein, high-fat and very high-fat diets for 7 (short-term) or 28 (long-term) days. The expression of preproghrelin, ghrelin O-acyl transferase (goat), growth hormone secretagogue receptor 1 (ghs-r1) and nucb2/nesfatin-1 mRNAs was quantified in the hypothalamus, pituitary, gut and liver. Short-term feeding with fat-enriched diets significantly increased nucb2 mRNA levels in hypothalamus and liver, preproghrelin, goat and ghs-r1 expression in pituitary, and ghs-r1 expression in gut. Fish fed on a high-protein diet exhibited a significant reduction in preproghrelin and ghs-r1 mRNAs in the liver. After long-term feeding, fish fed on high-carbohydrate and very high-fat diets had significantly increased preproghrelin, goat and ghs-r1 expression in pituitary. Feeding on a high-carbohydrate diet also upregulated goat and ghs-r1 transcripts in gut, while feeding on a high-fat diet elicited the same effect only for ghs-r1 in liver. Nucb2 expression increased in pituitary, while it decreased in gut after long-term feeding of a high-protein diet. Collectively, these results show for the first time in fish that macronutrients differentially regulate the expression of ghrelinergic and NUCB2/nesfatin-1 systems in central and peripheral tissues of goldfish.
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- Ayelén M Blanco
- Laboratory of Integrative Neuroendocrinology, Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4, Canada; Departamento de Fisiología (Fisiología Animal II), Facultad de Biología, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Integrative Neuroendocrinology, Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4, Canada; Instituto de Investigaciones Biotecnológicas-Instituto Tecnológico Chascomús (IIB-INTECH), 7130 Chascomús, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Fisiología (Fisiología Animal II), Facultad de Biología, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología (Fisiología Animal II), Facultad de Biología, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Integrative Neuroendocrinology, Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4, Canada.
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Ma S, Ge Y, Gai X, Xue M, Li N, Kang J, Wan J, Zhang J. Transgenic n-3 PUFAs enrichment leads to weight loss via modulating neuropeptides in hypothalamus. Neurosci Lett 2015; 611:28-32. [PMID: 26610903 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2015.11.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2015] [Revised: 11/16/2015] [Accepted: 11/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Body weight is related to fat mass, which is associated with obesity. Our study explored the effect of fat-1 gene on body weight in fat-1 transgenic mice. In present study, we observed that the weight/length ratio of fat-1 transgenic mice was lower than that of wild-type mice. The serum levels of triglycerides (TG), cholesterol (CT), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) and blood glucose (BG) in fat-1 transgenic mice were all decreased. The weights of peri-bowels fat, perirenal fat and peri-testicular fat in fat-1 transgenic mice were reduced. We hypothesized that increase of n-3 PUFAs might alter the expression of hypothalamic neuropeptide genes and lead to loss of body weight in fat-1 transgenic mice. Therefore, we measured mRNA levels of appetite neuropeptides, Neuropeptide Y (NPY), Agouti-related peptides (AgRP), Proopiomelanocortin (POMC), Cocaine and amphetamine regulated transcript (CART), ghrelin and nesfatin-1 in hypothalamus by real-time PCR. Compared with wild-type mice, the mRNA levels of CART, POMC and ghrelin were higher, while the mRNA levels of NPY, AgRP and nesfatin-1 were lower in fat-1 transgenic mice. The results indicate that fat-1 gene or n-3 PUFAs participates in regulation of body weight, and the mechanism of this phenomenon involves the expression of appetite neuropeptides and lipoproteins in fat-1 transgenic mice.
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- Shuangshuang Ma
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266021, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266021, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266021, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266021, PR China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266021, PR China
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- Mathazhusazhu General Hospital, Harvard Medical College, Boston, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266021, PR China.
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Nesfatin-1 is a novel hormone synthesized in hypothalamus and several other specific organs to regulate eating habits, appetite and is thought to be related to ovarian functions. In our study, we aimed to evaluate the nesfatin-1 levels with other metabolic parameters in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition that is known to be related to both ovarian functions and obesity. Study subjects were chosen from the women attended to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Istanbul Bilim University, Avrupa Florence Nightingale Hospital. Thirty-five healthy control subjects and 55 PCOS patients were included. Blood samples were obtained on the 3rd day of the menstrual cycle. Luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), free testosterone (FT), dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), insulin, fasting blood glucose (FBG), high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), triglycerides (TG), sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) levels were measured; homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) value was calculated. The nesfatin-1 levels were measured by competitive inhibition ELISA method. Due to our results, PCOS patients were having lower nesfatin-1 levels compared to the control group and this was not seemed to be related to body mass index (BMI) levels. This is an important result to be investigated in larger study groups and is related to other metabolic markers.
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- Esra Alp
- a Department of Biochemistry and
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Nesfatin-1 suppresses gastric contractions and inhibits interdigestive migrating contractions in conscious dogs. Dig Dis Sci 2015; 60:1595-602. [PMID: 25563722 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-014-3505-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Accepted: 12/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nesfatin-1 is a novel 82-amino acid anorectic peptide. Acute injection of nesfatin-1 into the third brain ventricle reduces food consumption during the dark phase in rats. Nesfatin-1 is also expressed in gastric X/A-like cells in the peripheral tissues. Nesfatin-1 has been reported to reduce gastric and duodenal motility and to delay gastric emptying. AIM In the present study, we investigated the effects of nesfatin-1 on gastrointestinal motility in conscious dogs. METHODS Force transducers were implanted onto the serosal surfaces of the gastric bodies, gastric antra, duodena, and jejuna of healthy beagle dogs, and gastrointestinal motility was monitored. We evaluated the effects of nesfatin-1 on gastrointestinal motility and on the circulating levels of nesfatin-1 in the fasted and fed states. RESULTS The intravenous administration of nesfatin-1 reduced gastric contractions and inhibited cyclical interdigestive migrating contractions in the fasted state. In the fasted state, circulating levels of nesfatin-1 tended to increase during late phase I. In addition, the kinetics of the circulating levels of nesfatin-1 were opposite to those of ghrelin during the fasted state. CONCLUSIONS Nesfatin-1 regulates gastrointestinal motility, and, in particular, it inhibits gastric contractions in the fasted state. Interdigestive migrating contractions may be regulated by interactions between nesfatin-1, ghrelin, and motilin.
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Chung Y, Jung E, Kim H, Kim J, Yang H. Expression of Nesfatin-1/NUCB2 in Fetal, Neonatal and Adult Mice. Dev Reprod 2015; 17:461-7. [PMID: 25949163 PMCID: PMC4382952 DOI: 10.12717/dr.2013.17.4.461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2013] [Revised: 12/19/2013] [Accepted: 12/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Nesfatin-1/NUCB2, which is associated with the control of appetite and energy metabolism, was reported for the first time to be expressed in the hypothalamus. However, recent studies have shown that nesfatin-1/NUCB2 was expressed not only in the hypothalamus, but also in various tissues including digestive and reproductive organs. We also demonstrated that nesfatin-1/NUCB2 was expressed in the reproductive organs, pituitary gland, heart, lung, and gastrointestinal tract of the adult mouse. However, little is known about nesfatin-1/NUCB2 expression in fetal and neonatal mice. Therefore, we examined here the distribution of nesfatin-1/NUCB2 in various organs of fetal and neonatal mice and compared them with the distribution in adult mice. As a result of immunohistochemical staining, nesfatin-1/NUCB2 protein was expressed relatively higher in the lung, kidney, heart, and liver compared to other organs in the fetus. Western blot results also showed that nesfatin-1/NUCB2 protein was detected in the lung, kidney, heart, and stomach. Next, we compared the expression levels of nesfatin-1/NUCB2 mRNA in the fetus and neonate with the expression levels in both male and female adult mice. The expression levels in heart, lung, stomach, and kidney were higher compared with other organs in fetal and neonatal mice and in both male and female adult mice. Interestingly, the expression of nesfatin-1/NUCB2 mRNA in the kidney was devrepamatically increased in male and female adult mice compared to fetal and neonatal mice. These results indicate that nesfatin-1/NUCB2 may regulate the development and physiological function of mouse organs. In the future, we need more study on the function of nesfatin-1/NUCB2, which is highly expressed in the heart, lung, and kidney during mouse development.
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- Yiwa Chung
- Department of Bioenvironmental Technology, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul Women's University, Seoul 139-774, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Technology, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul Women's University, Seoul 139-774, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Technology, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul Women's University, Seoul 139-774, Republic of Korea
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- Fertility Center, CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University, Seoul 135-913, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Technology, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul Women's University, Seoul 139-774, Republic of Korea
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Kim J, Yang H. Nesfatin-1 as a new potent regulator in reproductive system. Dev Reprod 2015; 16:253-64. [PMID: 25949098 PMCID: PMC4282246 DOI: 10.12717/dr.2012.16.4.253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2012] [Revised: 12/19/2012] [Accepted: 12/20/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Nesfatin-1 is a recently discovered anorexigenic peptide which is distributed in several brain areas implicated in the feeding and metabolic regulation. Recently, it has been reported that nesfatin-1 is expressed not only in brain, but also in peripheral organs such as digestive organs, adipose tissues, heart, and reproductive organs. Nesfatin-1 is markedly expressed in the pancreas, stomach and duodenum. Eventually, the nesfatin-1 expression in the digestive organs may be regulated by nutritional status, which suggests a regulatory role of peripheral nesfatin-1 in energy homeostasis. Nesfatin-1 is also detected in the adipose tissues of humans and rodents, indicating that nesfatin-1 expression in the fat may regulate food intake independently, rather than relying on leptin. In addition, nesfatin-1 is expressed in the heart as a cardiac peptide. It suggests that nesfatin-1 may regulate cardiac function and encourage clinical potential in the presence of nutrition-dependent physio-pathologic cardiovascular diseases. Currently, only a few studies demonstrate that nesfatin-1 is expressed in the reproductive system. However, it is not clear yet what function of nesfatin-1 is in the reproductive organs. Here, we summarize the expression of nesfatin-1 and its roles in brain and peripheral organs and discuss the possible roles of nesfatin-1 expressed in reproductive organs, including testis, epididymis, ovary, and uterus. We come to the conclusion that nesfatin-1 as a local regulator in male and female reproductive organs may regulate the steroidogenesis in the testis and ovary and the physiological activity in epididymis and uterus.
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- Jinhee Kim
- Dept. of Bioenvironmental Technology, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul Women's University, Seoul 139-774, Korea
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- Dept. of Bioenvironmental Technology, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul Women's University, Seoul 139-774, Korea
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The novel neuropeptide phoenixin is highly co-expressed with nesfatin-1 in the rat hypothalamus, an immunohistochemical study. Neurosci Lett 2015; 592:17-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2015.02.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2014] [Revised: 02/17/2015] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ayada C, Toru Ü, Korkut Y. Nesfatin-1 and its effects on different systems. Hippokratia 2015; 19:4-10. [PMID: 26435639 PMCID: PMC4574585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Nesfatin-1 is a peptide secreted by peripheral tissues, central and peripheral nervous system. It is involved in the regulation of energy homeostasis related with food regulation and water intake. Nesfatin-1 can pass through the blood-brain barrier in both directions. It suppresses feeding independently from the leptin pathway and increases insulin secretion from pancreatic beta islet cells. That is why nesfatin-1 has drawn attention as a new therapeutic agent, especially for the treatment of obesity and diabetes mellitus. Its effects on nutrition have been studied in more detail in literature. On the other hand, its effects on other physiological parameters and mechanisms of action still need to be clarified. Synthesizing the research on nesfatin-1 can help us better understand this field. Hippokratia 2015, 19 (1): 4-10.
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- Department of Physiology, Medical Faculty, Dumlupınar University, Kütahya, Turkey
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Medical Faculty, Dumlupınar University, Kütahya, Turkey
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- Department of Family Medicine, Medical Faculty, Dumlupınar University, Kütahya, Turkey
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Yang BY, Tian ZB, Shan XZ, Li XY, Wei LZ, Zhao QX, Sun GR. Expression of nucleobindin-2/nesfatin-1 in gastrointestinal tissues of people. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2014; 22:2486-2492. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v22.i17.2486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To detect the expression of nucleobindin-2 (NUCB2)/nesfatin-1 protein in gastric fundus, body, antrum and colonic mucosa of simple obese people and normal-weight people, and to analyze the differences in the distribution of nesfatin-1 positive immune cells between different gastric areas and between gastric areas and the colon.
METHODS: A total of 191 specimens were obtained from 96 obese people and 95 normal-weight people without chronic diseases, who received gastroscopy or enteroscopy. The specimens were collected from gastric fundus, body, antrum and colonic mucosa. The expression of NUCB2 mRNA was detected by real-time RT-PCR. The expression of NUCB2/nesfatin-1 protein in the normal mucosa specimens from 48 patients with gastric cancer and 16 with colon cancer after surgical treatment was detected by immunohistochemistry.
RESULTS: The expression levels of NUCB2 mRNA in the gastric fundus, body and antrum of simple obese people were 2.04, 2.17, and 1.83 times higher than those in the normal controls (P = 0.015, 0.006, 0.009). However, the expression levels of NUCB2 mRNA in the colonic mucosa showed no significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.069). The expression levels of NUCB2 mRNA in the gastric fundus, body and antrum mucosa of normal people were 2.64, 2.73, and 1.57 times higher than those in the colonic mucosa (P = 0.013, 0.005, 0.018), while the expression levels of NUCB2 mRNA in the gastric fundus, body and antrum mucosa of simple obese people were 2.76, 2.79, and 1.74 times higher than those in the colonic mucosa (P = 0.015, 0.009, 0.025). However, the expression level of NUCB2 mRNA in the gastric fundus and body showed no significant differences between simple obese people and normal people. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed the similar distribution pattern of NUCB2/nesfatin-1 in the lower 1/3 to 2/3 of the gastric mucosal glands. The expression levels of NUCB2/nesfatin-1 protein in gastric fundus, body and antrum were significantly increased in simple obese people compared with normal people.
CONCLUSION: NUCB2/nesfatin-1 is widely expressed in gastrointestinal tissues of people, and the expression of NUCB2 mRNA and NUCB2/nesfatin-1 protein is up-regulated in simple obese people. The expression of NUCB2 mRNA in the gastric fundus and body is higher than that in the antrum.
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Lin F, Zhou C, Chen H, Wu H, Xin Z, Liu J, Gao Y, Yuan D, Wang T, Wei R, Chen D, Yang S, Wang Y, Pu Y, Li Z. Molecular characterization, tissue distribution and feeding related changes of NUCB2A/nesfatin-1 in Ya-fish (Schizothorax prenanti). Gene 2013; 536:238-46. [PMID: 24365590 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2013.12.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2013] [Revised: 12/02/2013] [Accepted: 12/12/2013] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The protein nucleobindin-2 (NUCB2) was identified over a decade ago and recently raised great interest as its derived peptide nesfatin-1 was shown to reduce food intake and body weight in rodents. However, the involvement of NUCB2 in feeding behavior has not well been studied in fish. In the present study, we characterized the structure, distribution, and meal responsive of NUCB2A/nesfatin-1 in Ya-fish (Schizothorax prenanti) for the first time. The full length cDNA of Ya-fish was 2140base pair (bp), which encoded a polypeptide of 487 amino acid residues including a 23 amino acid signal peptide. A high conservation in NUCB2 sequences was found in vertebrates, however the proposed propeptide cleavage site (Arg-Arg) conserved among other species is not present in Ya-fish NUCB2A sequence. Tissue distribution analysis revealed that Ya-fish NUCB2A mRNA was ubiquitously expressed in all test tissues, and abundant expression was detected in several regions including the hypothalamus, hepatopancreas, ovary and intestines. NUCB2A mRNA expression respond to feeding status change may vary and be tissue specific. NUCB2A mRNA levels significantly increased (P<0.05) in the hypothalamus and intestines after feeding and substantially decreased (P<0.01) during a week food deprivation in the hypothalamus. Meanwhile, NUCB2A mRNA in the hepatopancreas was significantly elevated (P<0.001) during food deprivation, and a similar increase was also found after short-time fasting. This points toward a potential hepatopancreas specific local role for NUCB2A in the regulation of metabolism during food deprivation. Collectively, these results provide the molecular and functional evidence to support potential anorectic and metabolic roles for NUCB2A in Ya-fish.
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- Fangjun Lin
- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China
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- Department of Aquaculture, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, 46# Xinkang Road, Ya'an, China.
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Anwar GM, Yamamah G, Ibrahim A, El-Lebedy D, Farid TM, Mahmoud R. Nesfatin-1 in childhood and adolescent obesity and its association with food intake, body composition and insulin resistance. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 188:21-4. [PMID: 24333832 DOI: 10.1016/j.regpep.2013.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2013] [Revised: 12/01/2013] [Accepted: 12/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Nesfatin-1 is an anorexigenic peptide that controls feeding behavior and glucose homeostasis. However, there is little data that exists regarding nesfatin-1 secretion in obese children and young adolescents. The aim of this study is to investigate serum nesfatin-1 in childhood and adolescent obesity and to study potential correlations with food intake, anthropometric indices, body composition and insulin resistance. Forty obese children and adolescents and 40 healthy control subjects were studied. Anthropometric measurements were assessed, dietary food intake was evaluated based on 3-days food record and body composition indices were evaluated using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Lipid profile, fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin and HOMA-IR were measured. Fasting serum nesfatin-1 was quantitatively assayed by ELISA. Serum nesfatin-1 was significantly higher in obese group (2.49±1.96 ng/ml) than in control group (0.70±0.81 ng/ml), P=0.001. Positive correlations with serum insulin (P=0.001), HOMA-IR (P=0.000), BMI-SDS (P=0.04), body fat % (P=0.000), fat mass (P=0.000), fat free mass (P=0.03), CHO % (P=0.000), and saturated fat % (P=0.01) were found. While significant negative correlation with protein % (P=0.000) was observed. In conclusion, our results denote that nesfatin-1 might have an important role in regulation of food intake and pathogenesis of insulin resistance in obese children and young adolescents.
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- Pediatric Department, National Research Centre, Egypt
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- Clinical and Chemical Pathology Department, National Research Centre, Egypt.
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- Pediatric Department, National Research Centre, Egypt
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- Pediatric Department, National Research Centre, Egypt
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Emul M, Karamustafalioglu N, Kalelioglu T, Genc A, Tasdemir A, Gungor FC, Incir S, Seven A. The nesfatin 1 level in male patients with manic episode and alterations of nesfatin 1 level after antipsychotic and electroconvulsive treatment. J Affect Disord 2013; 151:849-53. [PMID: 24060587 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2013.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2013] [Revised: 06/29/2013] [Accepted: 08/04/2013] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nesfatin 1 is a newly identified peptide structured satiety hormone that is claimed to be responsible for the provision of appetite and metabolic regulation in hypothalamus. The change in appetite and energy is a well-known clinical feature of affective disorders and within treatment. We aimed to investigate serum nesfatin 1 level in patients with bipolar disorder who were in manic episode and the influences of treatment modalities on nesfatin 1 level. METHODS Sixty eight patients were elected and were divided into two groups as: antipsychotic treatment (haloperidol 10-30 mg/daily+quetiapine 100-900 mg/daily) arm and ECT+antipsychotic treatment arm. And 30 healthy controls were included in the study. RESULTS There was no significant difference according to mean age between patients and controls. Initial nesfatin 1 levels in patients and in both subgroups of patients were statistically lower than in healthy control group. The initial level of nesfatin 1 between ECT+antipsychotic and pure antipsychotic patient groups was not statistically significant. We found a trend of increment in nesfatin 1 level after treatment in both patient groups. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first that revealed significantly lower nesfatin 1 level in manic episode than healthy controls. ECT+antipsychotic and antipsychotic treatments have no significant effects on nesfatin 1 level after manic episode treatment. These findings should be interpreted cautiously because of small sample size and being drug free only for one week.
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- Murat Emul
- Department of Psychiatry and Department of Biochemistry, Medical School of Cerrahpasa, Istanbul University, Turkey
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Ghrelin but not nesfatin-1 affects certain forms of learning and memory in both rats and mice. Brain Res 2013; 1541:42-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2013.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2013] [Revised: 10/09/2013] [Accepted: 10/13/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Li JB, Nishida M, Kaimoto K, Asakawa A, Chaolu H, Cheng KC, Li YX, Terashi M, Koyama KI, Amitani H, Sakoguchi T, Ushikai M, Ikeda S, Aoyama K, Horiuchi M, Li JZ, Inui A. Effects of aging on the plasma levels of nesfatin-1 and adiponectin. Biomed Rep 2013; 2:152-156. [PMID: 24649088 DOI: 10.3892/br.2013.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2013] [Accepted: 11/11/2013] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Gastric and adipose tissue secrete a number of hormones that are involved in energy metabolism. The biological functions of these hormones, including their effects on aging, are currently under investigation. Adiponectin was shown to be directly involved in appetite and the control of body weight. However, the effects of aging of nesfatin-1, an appetite-suppressing peptide that was recently identified, have not yet been fully elucidated. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of aging on the plasma levels of nesfatin-1 and adiponectin. Our results demonstrated no significant differences in the nesfatin-1 plasma levels among three age groups (2, 6 and 24 months) of female BALB/c mice. The plasma nesfatin-1 levels/visceral fat (VF) ratio in the 24-month-old mice was significantly lower compared to that in the 2- and 6-month-old mice. In addition, there were no significant differences in the plasma adiponectin levels among the three age groups. The plasma adiponectin levels/VF ratio in the 24-month-old mice was significantly lower compared to that in the 2- and 6-month-old mice. In conclusion, there were no age-related changes in the plasma levels of nesfatin-1 and adiponectin, although the ratio of plasma levels of nesfatin-1 and adiponectin per VF was decreased with advancing age. Our results indicated that nesfatin-1 and adiponectin may be involved in controlling energy balance during aging.
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- Jiang-Bo Li
- Department of Social and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan ; Department of Clinical Psychiatry, The Second People's Hospital of Wuhu Affiliated to Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, Anhui 241001, P.R. China
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Human and Environmental Sciences, Division of Environmental Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders, Division of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Human and Environmental Sciences, Division of Environmental Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Human and Environmental Sciences, Division of Environmental Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- College of Psychology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P.R. China
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Medicine, Division of Psychosomatic Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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Nesfatin-1 Decreases Excitability of Dopaminergic Neurons in the Substantia Nigra. J Mol Neurosci 2013; 52:419-24. [DOI: 10.1007/s12031-013-0169-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2013] [Accepted: 10/31/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Li ZL, Xu L, Sun XR, Guo FF, Gong YL, Gao SL. Central nesfatin-1 influences the excitability of ghrelin-responsive gastric distension neurons in the arcuate nucleus and reduces gastric motility in rats. Eur J Neurosci 2013; 38:3636-43. [PMID: 24289827 DOI: 10.1111/ejn.12366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2013] [Revised: 08/21/2013] [Accepted: 08/25/2013] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
Abstract
Although the novel satiety peptide nesfatin-1 has been shown to regulate gastric motility, the underlying mechanisms have yet to be elucidated. The study aimed to explore the effects of nesfatin-1 on ghrelin-responsive gastric distension (GD) neurons in the arcuate nucleus (Arc), and potential regulation mechanisms of gastric motility by the paraventricular nucleus (PVN). Single-unit discharges in the Arc were recorded extracellularly, and gastric motility in conscious rats was monitored during the administration of nesfatin-1 to the Arc or electrical stimulation of the PVN. Retrograde tracing and fluo-immunohistochemistry staining were used to determine NUCB2/nesfatin-1 neuronal projections. Nesfatin-1 inhibited most of the ghrelin-responsive GD-excitatory neurons, but excited ghrelin-responsive GD-inhibitory neurons in the Arc. Gastric motility was significantly reduced by nesfatin-1 administration to the Arc in a dose-dependent manner. The firing activity in the Arc and changes to gastric motility were partly reduced by SHU9119, an antagonist of melanocortin 3/4 receptors. Electrical stimulation of PVN excited most of the ghrelin-responsive GD neurons in the Arc and promoted gastric motility. Nonetheless, pretreatment with an anti-NUCB2/nesfatin-1 antibody in the Arc further increased the firing rate of most of the ghrelin-responsive GD-excitatory neurons and decreased the ghrelin-responsive GD-inhibitory neurons following electrical stimulation of the PVN. Gastric motility was enhanced by pretreatment with an anti-NUCB2/nesfatin-1 antibody in the Arc following PVN stimulation. Furthermore, NUCB2/nesfatin-1/fluorogold double-labeled neurons were detected in the PVN. These results suggest that nesfatin-1 could serve as an inhibitory factor in the Arc to regulate gastric motility via the melanocortin pathway. The PVN could be involved in the regulation of the Arc in gastric activity.
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- Zhi-ling Li
- Department of Pathophysiology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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Albayrak A, Demiryilmaz I, Albayrak Y, Aylu B, Ozogul B, Cerrah S, Celik M. The role of diminishing appetite and serum nesfatin-1 level in patients with burn wound infection. IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL 2013; 15:389-92. [PMID: 24349725 PMCID: PMC3838647 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.4198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2012] [Revised: 07/17/2012] [Accepted: 01/08/2013] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The burn wound represents a susceptible site for opportunistic colonization by organisms of endogenous and exogenous origin. Diminishing appetite is known to occur in patients with burn infection, yet its underlying reason is not fully understood. We have examined the levels of nesfatin 1, a protein that we consider to be a potential new treatment target for the solution of appetite and nutrition problem in patients with burn infection. OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was therefore to examine nesfatin levels in patients with burn infection. MATERIAL AND METHODS Laboratory values, medication and dietary records, and patient notes with diagnostic information of burn wounds patients who were admitted to the Division of Burn Treatment Center were obtained from the Erzurum Region Education and Research Hospital electronic database. Post-burn wound infection was objectively assessed by culturing wound homogenates from skin tissue. The main immediate inflammatory stress response parameters assessed were serum CRP concentrations, WBC counts, and blood nesfatin concentrations. RESULTS Scalding was the predominant cause of burns in both categories of patients. In 19 (61.3%) burn wound infection patients, the burns were due to a scald. A significant difference was found for the nesfatin, CRP, and WBC levels between the patients and the control group (P = 0.000). A significant difference was also determined between the nesfatin, CRP, and WBC figures at the time of hospitalization and at discharge from the hospital (P = 0.000). The most predominant bacterial isolate was Pseudomonas aeruginosa 16 (51.6%) followed by Methicilline resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) 7 (22.6%). CONCLUSIONS We showed that the serum nesfatin 1 level was significantly lower in the patients with burn than in the control group in our study. We considered that the central nesfatin 1 system should be taken into consideration, rather than the peripheric nesfatin 1 system, when considering the regulation of appetite in patients with burns and particularly those accompanied by infection. In other explanation of the observed negative correlation between nesfatin 1 and burn wound infection suggests that nesfatin 1 may indicate the possible contribution of nesfatin 1 to the energy homeostasis.
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- Ayse Albayrak
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Erzurum Region Education and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
- Corresponding author: Ayse Albayrak, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Erzurum Region Education and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey. Tel: +90-4422325561, Fax: +90-4422325090, E-mail:
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- Department of General Surgery and Burn Unit, Erzurum Region Education and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery and Burn Unit, Erzurum Region Education and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery and Burn Unit, Erzurum Region Education and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ataturk University, Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ataturk University, Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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