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Liu Z, Fu Q, Yu Q, Ma X, Yang R. Assessing causal associations of blood counts and biochemical indicators with pulmonary arterial hypertension: a Mendelian randomization study and results from national health and nutrition examination survey 2003-2018. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1418835. [PMID: 38952391 PMCID: PMC11215008 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1418835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Background Blood counts and biochemical markers are among the most common tests performed in hospitals and most readily accepted by patients, and are widely regarded as reliable biomarkers in the literature. The aim of this study was to assess the causal relationship between blood counts, biochemical indicators and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Methods A two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was performed to assess the causal relationship between blood counts and biochemical indicators with PAH. The genome-wide association study (GWAS) for blood counts and biochemical indicators were obtained from the UK Biobank (UKBB), while the GWAS for PAH were sourced from the FinnGen Biobank. Inverse variance weighting (IVW) was used as the primary analysis method, supplemented by three sensitivity analyses to assess the robustness of the results. And we conducted an observational study using data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2018 to verify the relationship. Results The MR analysis primarily using the IVW method revealed genetic variants of platelet count (OR=2.51, 95% CI 1.56-4.22, P<0.001), platelet crit(OR=1.87, 95% CI1.17-7.65, P=0.022), direct bilirubin (DBIL)(OR=1.71, 95%CI 1.18-2.47,P=0.004), insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)(OR=0.51, 95% CI 0.27-0.96, P=0.038), Lipoprotein A (Lp(a))(OR=0.66, 95% CI 0.45-0.98, P=0.037) and total bilirubin (TBIL)(OR=0.51, 95% CI 0.27-0.96, P=0.038) were significantly associated with PAH. In NHANES, multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed a significant positive correlation between platelet count and volume and the risk of PAH, and a significant negative correlation between total bilirubin and PAH. Conclusion Our study reveals a causal relationship between blood counts, biochemical indicators and pulmonary arterial hypertension. These findings offer novel insights into the etiology and pathological mechanisms of PAH, and emphasizes the important value of these markers as potential targets for the prevention and treatment of PAH.
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- Zhekang Liu
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Rheumatology and Immunology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Cardiovascular Medicine Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Cardiovascular Medicine Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Cardiovascular Medicine Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Cardiovascular Medicine Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Rocha P, Barroso J, Carlos F, Muxfeldt E, Gadelha M, Kasuki L. Importance of 24 h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in patients with acromegaly and correlation with cardiac magnetic resonance findings. Pituitary 2023:10.1007/s11102-023-01321-8. [PMID: 37247075 DOI: 10.1007/s11102-023-01321-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Arterial hypertension (AH) is prevalent in acromegaly, but few studies using 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (24 h-ABPM) suggest that its frequency may be different from office blood pressure (OBP). Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is one of the most frequent cardiac abnormalities. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is considered the gold standard to evaluate the heart. OBJECTIVES To compare the frequency of AH when measured by 24 h-ABPM and by OBP and to correlate BP with cardiac mass. METHODS Patients over 18 years of age with acromegaly underwent OBP evaluation and were later referred to the 24 h-ABPM. Treatment-naïve patients were submitted to CMR. RESULTS We evaluated 96 patients. From 29 non hypertensive patients by OBP, 9 had AH on 24 h-ABPM. In the group of patients with a previous diagnosis of AH by OBP, 25 had controlled BP and 42 had abnormal BP on 24 h-ABPM, when analyzed by OBP there were 28 with controlled BP. We observed a positive correlation between diastolic BP measured in 24 h-ABPM and IGF-I levels, but we did not observe the same correlation with age, sex, body mass index and GH levels. The CMR was performed in 11 patients. We found a positive correlation of left ventricular mass (LVM) and BP of 24 h-ABPM. In contrast, there was no correlation of OBP with CMR parameters. CONCLUSIONS We observed, that 24 h-ABPM in acromegaly allows the diagnosis of AH in some patients with normal BP in OBP and also to allow a better treatment. 24 h-ABPM shows a better correlation with VM by CMR.
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- Paula Rocha
- Endocrine Unit and Neuroendocrinology Research Center, Medical School and Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Resistant Hypertension Program (ProHArt-HUCFF), Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Resistant Hypertension Program (ProHArt-HUCFF), Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Medical School - Rio de Janeiro, Universidade Estácio de Sá, Campus Centro I - Presidente Vargas, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Endocrine Unit and Neuroendocrinology Research Center, Medical School and Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Neuroendocrine Unit, Instituto Estadual do Cérebro Paulo Niemeyer, Secretaria Estadual de Saúde, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Neuropathology and Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Instituto Estadual do Cérebro Paulo Niemeyer, Secretaria Estadual de Saúde, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Endocrine Unit and Neuroendocrinology Research Center, Medical School and Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Neuroendocrine Unit, Instituto Estadual do Cérebro Paulo Niemeyer, Secretaria Estadual de Saúde, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Endocrine Unit and Neuroendocrinology Research Center, Medical School and Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rua Professor Rodolpho Paulo Rocco, 255, 9° Andar, Setor 9F, Sala de Pesquisa em Neuroendocrinologia, Ilha do Fundão, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-913, Brazil.
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Guan J, Li F, Kang D, Anderson T, Pitcher T, Dalrymple-Alford J, Shorten P, Singh-Mallah G. Cyclic Glycine-Proline (cGP) Normalises Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) Function: Clinical Significance in the Ageing Brain and in Age-Related Neurological Conditions. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031021. [PMID: 36770687 PMCID: PMC9919809 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) function declines with age and is associated with brain ageing and the progression of age-related neurological conditions. The reversible binding of IGF-1 to IGF binding protein (IGFBP)-3 regulates the amount of bioavailable, functional IGF-1 in circulation. Cyclic glycine-proline (cGP), a metabolite from the binding site of IGF-1, retains its affinity for IGFBP-3 and competes against IGF-1 for IGFBP-3 binding. Thus, cGP and IGFBP-3 collectively regulate the bioavailability of IGF-1. The molar ratio of cGP/IGF-1 represents the amount of bioavailable and functional IGF-1 in circulation. The cGP/IGF-1 molar ratio is low in patients with age-related conditions, including hypertension, stroke, and neurological disorders with cognitive impairment. Stroke patients with a higher cGP/IGF-1 molar ratio have more favourable clinical outcomes. The elderly with more cGP have better memory retention. An increase in the cGP/IGF-1 molar ratio with age is associated with normal cognition, whereas a decrease in this ratio with age is associated with dementia in Parkinson disease. In addition, cGP administration reduces systolic blood pressure, improves memory, and aids in stroke recovery. These clinical and experimental observations demonstrate the role of cGP in regulating IGF-1 function and its potential clinical applications in age-related brain diseases as a plasma biomarker for-and an intervention to improve-IGF-1 function.
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- Jian Guan
- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
- Centre for Brain Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
- Brain Research New Zealand, The Centre for Research Excellent, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
- The cGP Lab Limited New Zealand, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +64-9-923-6134
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
- Centre for Brain Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
- Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510075, China
- The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
- Centre for Brain Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
- Brain Research New Zealand, The Centre for Research Excellent, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
- Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110034, China
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- New Zealand Brain Research Institute, Christchurch 4710, New Zealand
- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
- Department of Neurology, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch 4710, New Zealand
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- New Zealand Brain Research Institute, Christchurch 4710, New Zealand
- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
- Department of Neurology, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch 4710, New Zealand
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- Department of Neurology, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch 4710, New Zealand
- Department of Psychology, University of Canterbury, Christchurch 4710, New Zealand
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- AgResearch Ltd., Ruakura Research Centre, Hamilton 3214, New Zealand
- Riddet Institute, Massey University, Palmerston North 4474, New Zealand
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 40530 Gothenburg, Sweden
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Macvanin M, Gluvic Z, Radovanovic J, Essack M, Gao X, Isenovic ER. New insights on the cardiovascular effects of IGF-1. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1142644. [PMID: 36843588 PMCID: PMC9947133 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1142644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cardiovascular (CV) disorders are steadily increasing, making them the world's most prevalent health issue. New research highlights the importance of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) for maintaining CV health. METHODS We searched PubMed and MEDLINE for English and non-English articles with English abstracts published between 1957 (when the first report on IGF-1 identification was published) and 2022. The top search terms were: IGF-1, cardiovascular disease, IGF-1 receptors, IGF-1 and microRNAs, therapeutic interventions with IGF-1, IGF-1 and diabetes, IGF-1 and cardiovascular disease. The search retrieved original peer-reviewed articles, which were further analyzed, focusing on the role of IGF-1 in pathophysiological conditions. We specifically focused on including the most recent findings published in the past five years. RESULTS IGF-1, an anabolic growth factor, regulates cell division, proliferation, and survival. In addition to its well-known growth-promoting and metabolic effects, there is mounting evidence that IGF-1 plays a specialized role in the complex activities that underpin CV function. IGF-1 promotes cardiac development and improves cardiac output, stroke volume, contractility, and ejection fraction. Furthermore, IGF-1 mediates many growth hormones (GH) actions. IGF-1 stimulates contractility and tissue remodeling in humans to improve heart function after myocardial infarction. IGF-1 also improves the lipid profile, lowers insulin levels, increases insulin sensitivity, and promotes glucose metabolism. These findings point to the intriguing medicinal potential of IGF-1. Human studies associate low serum levels of free or total IGF-1 with an increased risk of CV and cerebrovascular illness. Extensive human trials are being conducted to investigate the therapeutic efficacy and outcomes of IGF-1-related therapy. DISCUSSION We anticipate the development of novel IGF-1-related therapy with minimal side effects. This review discusses recent findings on the role of IGF-1 in the cardiovascular (CVD) system, including both normal and pathological conditions. We also discuss progress in therapeutic interventions aimed at targeting the IGF axis and provide insights into the epigenetic regulation of IGF-1 mediated by microRNAs.
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- Mirjana Macvanin
- Department of Radiobiology and Molecular Genetics, VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- *Correspondence: Mirjana Macvanin,
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- Clinic for Internal Medicine, Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Zemun Clinical Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Radiobiology and Molecular Genetics, VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
- Computer Science Program, Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division (CEMSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
- Computer Science Program, Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division (CEMSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiobiology and Molecular Genetics, VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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A Review of Vascular Traits and Assessment Techniques, and Their Heritability. Artery Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s44200-022-00016-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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AbstractVarious tools are available to assess atherosclerosis, arterial stiffening, and endothelial function. They offer utility in the assessment of hypertensive phenotypes, in cardiovascular risk prediction, and as surrogate endpoints in clinical trials. We explore the relative influence of participant genetics, with reference to large-scale genomic studies, population-based cohorts, and candidate gene studies. We find heritability estimates highest for carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT 35–65%), followed by pulse wave velocity as a measure of arterial stiffness (26–43%), and flow mediated dilatation as a surrogate for endothelial function (14–39%); data were lacking for peripheral artery tonometry. We furthermore examine genes and polymorphisms relevant to each technique. We conclude that CIMT and pulse wave velocity dominate the existing evidence base, with fewer published genomic linkages for measures of endothelial function. We finally make recommendations regarding planning and reporting of data relating to vascular assessment techniques, particularly when genomic data are also available, to facilitate integration of these tools into cardiovascular disease research.
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Acute and chronic effects of traditional and high-speed resistance training on blood pressure in older adults: A crossover study and systematic review and meta-analysis. Exp Gerontol 2022; 163:111775. [DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2022.111775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Leng L, Xing Y, Liang Y, Wang C, Ma H. Relationship between circulating insulin-like growth factor-1 and blood pressure in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Growth Horm IGF Res 2021; 60-61:101416. [PMID: 34273744 DOI: 10.1016/j.ghir.2021.101416] [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: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) is an important factor related to cardiovascular disease. In recent years, studies have shown the involvement of IGF-1 and blood pressure (BP). Nevertheless, the results were inconsistent. Thus, the purpose of this study was to systematically evaluate the associations of circulating IGF-1 levels with BP in adults. METHODS Two reviewers independently searched and screened articles from the Pubmed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CNKI, and WANFANG databases up to May 2020. A total of 12 studies that reported the correlation coefficients between IGF-1, systolic blood pressure (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were included. RESULTS IGF-1 was significantly correlated with SBP [r = -0.15; 95% CI = -0.21, -0.08; P < 0.0001] and DBP [r = -0.10; 95% CI = -0.16, -0.05; P = 0.0004]. Subgroup analysis further revealed that the relationship between IGF-1 and BP was influenced by race and age. CONCLUSION Circulating IGF-1 was negatively correlated with SBP and DBP. Further researches are necessary to explore the pathogenesis of this relationship and to evaluate the role of IGF-1 in the treatment of hypertension.
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- Lina Leng
- Graduate School of HeBei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, Hebei Province, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050051, Hebei Province, China
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- Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, Hebei Province, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050051, Hebei Province, China
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- Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, Hebei Province, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050051, Hebei Province, China
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- Graduate School of HeBei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, Hebei Province, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050051, Hebei Province, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050051, Hebei Province, China.
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Honda K, Kuriyama S, Ichida K, Nakano T, Sugano N, Yokoo T. Association between polymorphism at IGF-1 rs35767 gene locus and long-term decline in renal function: a Japanese retrospective longitudinal cohort study. BMC Nephrol 2021; 22:207. [PMID: 34078313 PMCID: PMC8173978 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-021-02408-9] [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: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) acts on glucose and protein metabolism and human growth and also influences blood pressure and renal function. This study investigated whether the single-nucleotide polymorphism of IGF-1, rs35767, plays a role in metabolic syndrome indicators, including blood pressure, glucose metabolism, uric acid levels, and renal function. METHODS In this retrospective longitudinal cohort study, blood samples from 1506 Japanese individuals were collected and used for genotyping for variant rs35767: T > C in the IGF-1 upstream promoter. Data were analyzed to identify associations between IGF-1 genotypes and patient biochemical parameters, including the components of metabolic syndrome and the long-term change in renal function. RESULTS The cohort rs35767 genotypes included 650 CC carriers (43.2%), 687 TC carriers (45.6%), and 169 TT carriers (11.2%). Multiple regression analysis revealed no association between IGF-1 genotype and blood pressure, glycated hemoglobin level, and serum uric acid level. However, in females, blood pressure was negatively correlated with the TT genotype. Longitudinal observation revealed that the decline in eGFR over 10 years was greater in TT (- 18.51 ± 1.04 mL/min/1.73m2) than in CC carriers (- 16.38 ± 0.52 mL/min/1.73m2; P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The present study suggests that renal function declines faster in individuals with the TT genotype at the IGF-1 rs35767 locus than in those with the CC genotype, suggesting that the TT genotype is associated with the long-term chronological decline in renal function.
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- Kosuke Honda
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Nephrology & Hypertension Research Unit, Miho Clinic, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Tokyo, Japan
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- Health Management Center of the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau Clinic, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Neto ABL, Vasconcelos NBR, Dos Santos TR, Duarte LEC, Assunção ML, de Sales-Marques C, Ferreira HDS. Prevalence of IGFBP3, NOS3 and TCF7L2 polymorphisms and their association with hypertension: a population-based study with Brazilian women of African descent. BMC Res Notes 2021; 14:186. [PMID: 34001234 PMCID: PMC8130172 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-021-05598-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Objective African ancestry seems to be a risk factor for hypertension; however, few genetic studies have addressed this issue. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of polymorphisms NOS3; rs1799983, IGFBP3; rs11977526 and TCF7L2; rs7903146 in Brazilian women of African descent and their association with hypertension. Results The prevalences of the less frequent genotypes were 26.5% TT genotype of NOS3; rs1799983, 16.7% AA genotype of IGFBP3; rs11977526, and 18.3% TT genotype of TCF7L2; rs7903146. For these conditions, the prevalence of hypertension and PR (adjusted) relatively to the ancestral genotype were, respectively: 52.0% vs 24.5% (PR = 1.54; p < 0.001), 62.0% vs 24.1% (PR = 1.59; p < 0.001), and 38.9% vs 27.9% (PR = 0.86; p = 0.166). Associations with hypertension were statistically significant, except for the TCF7L2; rs7903146 polymorphism, after adjusted analysis. Brazilian Afro-descendant women with the TT genotype for the NOS3 gene and the AA genotype for the IGFBP3 gene are more susceptible to hypertension. The understanding of underlying mechanisms involving the pathogenesis of hypertension can motivate research for the development of new therapeutic targets related to nitric oxide metabolism and the management of oxidative stress. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13104-021-05598-5.
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- Abel Barbosa Lira Neto
- Federal University of Alagoas, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Campus A.C. Simões, Highway BR 104 North, Tabuleiro Do Martins, Maceió, Alagoas, 57072-970, Brazil. .,, Rua Costa Gama, 1160, Caçimbas, Arapiraca, Alagoas, 57038-430, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Alagoas, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Campus A.C. Simões, Highway BR 104 North, Tabuleiro Do Martins, Maceió, Alagoas, 57072-970, Brazil
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- Federal University of Alagoas, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Campus A.C. Simões, Highway BR 104 North, Tabuleiro Do Martins, Maceió, Alagoas, 57072-970, Brazil
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- Federal University of Alagoas, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Campus A.C. Simões, Highway BR 104 North, Tabuleiro Do Martins, Maceió, Alagoas, 57072-970, Brazil
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- Federal University of Alagoas, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Campus A.C. Simões, Highway BR 104 North, Tabuleiro Do Martins, Maceió, Alagoas, 57072-970, Brazil
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- Federal University of Alagoas, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Campus A.C. Simões, Highway BR 104 North, Tabuleiro Do Martins, Maceió, Alagoas, 57072-970, Brazil
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- Federal University of Alagoas, Institute of Biological and Health Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Campus A.C. Simões, Highway BR 104 North, Tabuleiro Do Martins, Maceió, Alagoas, 57072-970, Brazil
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Yang H, Tan H, Huang H, Li J. Advances in Research on the Cardiovascular Complications of Acromegaly. Front Oncol 2021; 11:640999. [PMID: 33869029 PMCID: PMC8050332 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.640999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular-related complications are one of the most common complications in patients with acromegaly, and can lead to an increased risk of death. Hypertension and cardiomyopathy are the main cardiovascular complications. The characteristics of acromegalic cardiomyopathy are concentric biventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction. In addition, arrhythmia and heart valve disease are common cardiac complications in acromegaly. Although the underlying pathophysiology has not been fully elucidated, the spontaneous overproduction of GH and IGF-1, increasing age, prolonged duration of disease and the coexistence of other cardiovascular risk factors are crucial to cardiac complications in patients with acromegaly. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of acromegaly might be beneficial for the prevention of cardiomyopathy and premature death.
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- Han Yang
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chongqing Sixth People’s Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Zhao Q, Zhang M, Chu Y, Sun H, Ban B. Association between insulin-like growth factor-1 and systolic blood pressure in children and adolescents with short stature. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2021; 23:1112-1119. [PMID: 33794039 PMCID: PMC8678828 DOI: 10.1111/jch.14249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The relationship between insulin‐like growth factor‐1 (IGF‐1) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) is controversial in adults and children. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the IGF‐1 standard deviation score (IGF‐1 SDS) and SBP in children with short stature. A cross‐sectional analysis including 1315 children with short stature was conducted from March 2013 to October 2020. We estimated IGF‐1, blood pressure and other laboratory tests, and anthropometric indicators were also evaluated. Subgroup analyses of the pubertal stage, sex, growth hormone levels, thyroid hormone levels, fasting blood glucose levels, and triglyceride levels were performed. A positive association between the IGF‐1 SDS and SBP was observed by univariate analysis (p < .001). We further found a nonlinear association between the IGF‐1 SDS and SBP. The inflection point for the curve was found at an IGF‐1 SDS level of −2.91. In multivariate piecewise linear regression, there was a positive association between the IGF‐1 SDS and SBP when the IGF‐1 SDS was greater than −2.91 (β 1.56, 95% CI: 0.91, 2.22; p < .001). However, we did not observe a significant relationship between the IGF‐1 SDS and SBP when the IGF‐1 SDS level was less than −2.91 (β −0.95, 95% CI −3.17, 1.28; p = .379). This association was consistent across subgroup analyses. The present study demonstrated that there is a nonlinear relationship between the IGF‐1 SDS and SBP in children with short stature. Increased serum IGF‐1 levels were associated with elevated SBP when the IGF‐1 levels reached the inflection point.
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- Qianqian Zhao
- Department of Endocrinology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining, China.,Chinese Research Center for Behavior Medicine in Growth and Development, Jining, China
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- School of Health Management and Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining, China.,Chinese Research Center for Behavior Medicine in Growth and Development, Jining, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining, China.,Chinese Research Center for Behavior Medicine in Growth and Development, Jining, China
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Jaksic M, Martinovic M, Gligorovic-Barhanovic N, Antunovic T, Nedovic-Vukovic M. Relationship between insulin-like growth factor-1, insulin resistance and metabolic profile with pre-obesity and obesity in children. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2021; 34:301-309. [PMID: 33618443 DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2020-0447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition with alarmingly high rates worldwide. There is controversy regarding the relationship between insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and pediatric obesity. We investigated the relationship between IGF-1, insulin resistance and metabolic profile with childhood pre-obesity/obesity. METHODS The study involved 201 children aged 7-15 years, divided in three groups according to their nutritional status (International Obesity Task Force criteria): normal-weight (n=84), pre-obese (n=82), obese (n=35). Laboratory IGF-1, insulin, fasting blood glucose (FBG), lipid profile, alanine-aminotransferase (ALT), uric acid (UA), anthropometric and body composition parameters were analyzed. Body mass index and IGF-1 standard deviation score (SDS), waist-to-height ratio (WtHR) and Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) score were calculated. RESULTS Pre-obese/obese children had significantly higher IGF-1 SDS, FBG, insulin, HOMA-IR, UA, ALT, triglycerides, and lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c); obese group had higher WtHR and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) compared to controls (p<0.05). In obese group, IGF-1 SDS was positively correlated with fat free/muscle mass, total body water (p<0.05) and negatively correlated with LDL-c (p<0.05). In pre-obese/obese HOMA-IR and insulin were positively correlated with age, total body fat (TBF) (p<0.05) and negatively correlated with HDL-c (pre-obese) (p<0.05). Multivariate ordinal logistic regression analyses showed that IGF-1 SDS (OR=1.94; 95%CI: 1.21-3.11), TBF (OR=1.37; 95%CI: 1.21-1.54) were predictors of nutritional status (p<0.001). FBG (OR=42.39; 95%CI: 2.31-77.2) and UA (OR=1.03; 95%CI: 1.01-1.05) were predictors of IR (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS IGF-1 SDS and TBF were predictors of nutritional status. Further studies are required to clarify the role of IGF-1 in pathophysiology of obesity and its comorbidities.
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- Marina Jaksic
- Center for Laboratory Diagnostics, Clinical Center of Montenegro, Institute for Children's Diseases, Podgorica, Montenegro.,Department of Pathophysiology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Montenegro, Faculty of Medicine, Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Montenegro, Faculty of Medicine, Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Center for Laboratory Diagnostics, Clinical Center of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Institute for Public Health of Montenegro, Center for Health System Development, Department for Health Statistics and Informatics, Podgorica, Montenegro
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Acromegaly is characterized by Growth Hormone (GH) and Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) excess. Uncontrolled acromegaly is associated with a strongly increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and numerous cardiovascular risk factors remain present after remission. GH and IGF-1 have numerous effects on the immune and cardiovascular system. Since endothelial damage and systemic inflammation are strongly linked to the development of CVD, and have been suggested to be present in both controlled as uncontrolled acromegaly, they may explain the presence of both micro- and macrovascular dysfunction in these patients. In addition, these changes seem to be only partially reversible after remission, as illustrated by the often reported presence of endothelial dysfunction and microvascular damage in controlled acromegaly. Previous studies suggest that insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction are involved in the development of CVD in acromegaly. Not surprisingly, these processes are associated with systemic inflammation and respond to GH/IGF-1 normalizing treatment.
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- Thalijn L C Wolters
- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department for Genomics & Immunoregulation, Life and Medical Sciences Institute (LIMES), University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525, GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Powell MJ, Dufault SM, Gunderson EP, Benz CC. Cancer and Cardiovascular Risk in Women With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Carrying a Common IGF1R Variant. Mayo Clin Proc 2020; 95:2684-2696. [PMID: 33168159 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.03.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2019] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor variant rs2016347 on the risk for breast and nonbreast cancers and cardiovascular disease in women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). PATIENTS AND METHODS This retrospective cohort study included all parous women in the UK Biobank with prior rs2016347 genotyping (N=204,155), with enrollment taking place from March 2006 to July 2010. History of HDP was self-reported, and outcomes included breast and all nonbreast cancers, hospital diagnoses of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, and direct blood pressure measurements. RESULTS Women with previous HDP had a higher risk for future hypertension and cardiovascular diagnoses, increased blood pressures, and lower risk for breast cancer compared with women without HDP, consistent with prior studies. Hazard ratios for all nonbreast cancers were unchanged. However, when taking genotype into account, HDP-positive women carrying at least 1 thymine (T) allele of rs2016347 had a lower risk for nonbreast cancer (hazard ratio, 0.59; 95% CI, 0.37 to 0.92; P=.02) and lower systolic blood pressure (-2.08±0.98 mm Hg; P=.03) compared with women with the guanine/guanine (GG) genotype with positive evidence of interaction (HDP:T allele) for both outcomes; P=.04 and P=.03, respectively. CONCLUSION Women who experience HDP and carry a T allele of rs2016347 have 41% lower risk for developing nonbreast cancer and a lower systolic blood pressure of 2.08 mm Hg when compared with those with the GG genotype, suggesting a possible role of the insulin-like growth factor 1 axis for both cardiovascular and cancer risk in women with HDP.
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- Graduate Group in Biostatistics, University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health, Berkeley
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland
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Immune dyscrasia in adult growth hormone deficiency: Evaluation of hemolytic complement activity (CH50) and IgG subclasses. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 131:110757. [PMID: 33152922 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110757] [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: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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CH50 is a screening assay for the activation of the classical complement pathway, the immunoglobulins-mediated one, activated in several inflammatory diseases. Adult growth hormone deficiency (aGHD) is recognized as a chronic inflammatory condition, although poorly evaluated under the profile of inflammatory biomarkers. The aim of this case-control observational study is to analyze CH50 and immunoglobulins G (IgG) subclasses production in aGHD, comparing this condition to healthy controls. 38 subjects were included and divided as follows: aGHD (n = 18, 6 females and 12 males); healthy controls (n = 20, 10 females and 10 males). GHD was diagnosed with dynamic test using Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH 50 μg i.v. + arginine 0,5 g/Kg), with a peak GH response < 9 μg/L when BMI was <30 kg/m2 or < 4 μg/L when BMI was >30 kg/m2. The two groups were evaluated for hormonal and metabolic parameters, CH50 and IgG subtypes. IgG1 and IgG2 were significantly higher in controls than in aGHD, while IgG3 and IgG4 showed a trend to higher levels in controls, although not significant. Furthermore, CH50 levels were significantly higher in aGHD. These data substantiate the hypothesis of a dyscrasia in IgG subclasses production in aGHD. As IgG levels decrease, CH50 levels do not.
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Xargay-Torrent S, Dorado-Ceballos E, Benavides-Boixader A, Lizárraga-Mollinedo E, Mas-Parés B, Montesinos-Costa M, De Zegher F, Ibáñez L, Bassols J, López-Bermejo A. Circulating IGF-1 Independently Predicts Blood Pressure in Children With Higher Calcium-Phosphorus Product Levels. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2020; 105:5601604. [PMID: 31633765 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgz101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study the association between insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and blood pressure in children, in particular, the potential interaction with the serum calcium-phosphorus product (Ca*P). METHODS A longitudinal study included 521 children (age 8.8 ± 0.1) from northeastern Spain, of whom 158 were followed-up after 5 years. IGF-1, insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 3 (IGFBP-3), and serum calcium and phosphorus were measured at baseline. Anthropometric (body-mass index [BMI] and waist) and cardiometabolic variables (systolic [SBP] and diastolic blood pressure), pulse pressure, insulin, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance [HOMA-IR], high-density lipoprotein [HDL]-cholesterol, and triglycerides) were assessed at baseline and at the end of follow-up. Statistical analysis included Pearson correlations followed by multivariable linear regression analyses. RESULTS Baseline IGF-1 and IGF-1/IGFBP-3 molar ratio positively correlated with baseline and follow-up BMI, waist, SBP, pulse pressure, insulin, HOMA-IR and triglycerides (r 0.138-0.603; all P < 0.05). The associations with SBP were stronger with increasing Ca*P (r 0.261-0.625 for IGF-1; and r 0.174-0.583 for IGF-1/IGFBP-3). After adjusting for confounding variables, baseline IGF-1 and IGF-1/IGFBP-3 remained independently associated with both baseline and follow-up SBP in children in the highest Ca*P tertile (β = 0.245-0.381; P < 0.01; model R2 = 0.246-0.566). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that IGF-1 in childhood is an independent predictor of SBP in apparently healthy children, especially in those with high Ca*P levels.
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- Sílvia Xargay-Torrent
- Pediatric Endocrinology Research Group, (Girona Biomedical Research Institute) IDIBGI, Salt, Spain
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- Pediatric Endocrinology Research Group, (Girona Biomedical Research Institute) IDIBGI, Salt, Spain
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- Materno-Fetal Metabolic Research Group, (Girona Biomedical Research Institute) IDIBGI, Salt, Spain
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- Department of Development & Regeneration, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Pediatric Endocrinology, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), ISCIII, Madrid, Spain
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- Materno-Fetal Metabolic Research Group, (Girona Biomedical Research Institute) IDIBGI, Salt, Spain
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- Pediatric Endocrinology Research Group, (Girona Biomedical Research Institute) IDIBGI, Salt, Spain
- Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Trueta University Hospital, Girona, Spain
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Hypertension is one of the most frequent complications in acromegaly, with a median frequency of 33.6% (range, 11%-54.7%). Although the pathogenesis has not been fully elucidated, it probably results from concomitant factors leading to expansion of extracellular fluid volume, increase of peripheral vascular resistance, and development of sleep apnea syndrome. Because the effect of normalization of growth hormone and insulinlike growth factor 1 excess on blood pressure levels is unclear, an early diagnosis of hypertension and prompt antihypertensive treatment are eagerly recommended, regardless of the specific treatment of the acromegalic disease and the level of biochemical control attained.
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- Soraya Puglisi
- Internal Medicine 1, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Regione Gonzole 10, Orbassano 10043, Italy
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- Internal Medicine 1, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Regione Gonzole 10, Orbassano 10043, Italy.
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Erlandsson MC, Lyngfelt L, Åberg ND, Wasén C, Espino RA, Silfverswärd ST, Nadali M, Jood K, Andersson KME, Pullerits R, Bokarewa MI. Low serum IGF1 is associated with hypertension and predicts early cardiovascular events in women with rheumatoid arthritis. BMC Med 2019; 17:141. [PMID: 31327319 PMCID: PMC6643304 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-019-1374-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Since low insulin-like growth factor (IGF) 1 is often linked to inflammation, we analyze whether serum levels of IGF1 are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a longitudinal observational study. METHODS A CVD risk was estimated (eCVR) in 184 female RA patients (mean age 52 years) and in 132 female patients after ischemic stroke (mean age 56 years) with no rheumatic disease, using the Framingham algorithm. The median level of IGF1 divided the cohorts in IGF1high and IGF1low groups. A 5-year prospective follow-up for new CVD events was completed in all RA patients. The Mantel-Cox analysis and event-free survival curves were prepared. Unsupervised clustering of proteins within the IGF1 signaling pathway was employed to identify their association with eCVR. RESULTS Low IGF1 resulted in a higher eCVR in RA patients (7.2% and 3.3%, p = 0.0063) and in stroke (9.3% and 7.1%, p = 0.033). RA had higher rate for new CVD events at prospective follow-up (OR 4.96, p = 0.028). Hypertension was the major risk factor associated with low IGF1 in RA and stroke. In hypertension, IGF1 was no longer responsible for intracellular activation and lost its correlation to IRS1/2 adaptor proteins. The clustering analysis confirmed that combination of low IGF1 and IRS1/2 with high IL6, insulin, and glucose predisposed to high eCVR and emphasized the functional role of serum IGF1. CONCLUSIONS Low serum IGF1 precedes and predicts development of early CVD events in female RA patients. Hypertension and aberrant IGF1 receptor signaling are highlighted as the important contributors to IGF1-related CVD events.
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- Malin C Erlandsson
- Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Institute of Medicine, the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Guldhedsgatan 10A, SE-41345, Gothenburg, Sweden. .,Rheumatology Clinic, the Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Region of West Götaland, Sweden.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Institute of Medicine, the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Guldhedsgatan 10A, SE-41345, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Medicine, the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Institute of Medicine, the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Guldhedsgatan 10A, SE-41345, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Institute of Medicine, the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Guldhedsgatan 10A, SE-41345, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Institute of Medicine, the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Guldhedsgatan 10A, SE-41345, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Institute of Medicine, the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Guldhedsgatan 10A, SE-41345, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Rheumatology Clinic, the Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Region of West Götaland, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Neurology, the Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Institute of Medicine, the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Guldhedsgatan 10A, SE-41345, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Institute of Medicine, the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Guldhedsgatan 10A, SE-41345, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Rheumatology Clinic, the Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Region of West Götaland, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, the Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Institute of Medicine, the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Guldhedsgatan 10A, SE-41345, Gothenburg, Sweden. .,Rheumatology Clinic, the Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Region of West Götaland, Sweden.
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Heidarpour M, Shafie D, Aminorroaya A, Sarrafzadegan N, Farajzadegan Z, Nouri R, Najimi A, Dimopolou C, Stalla G. Effects of somatostatin analog treatment on cardiovascular parameters in patients with acromegaly: A systematic review. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES 2019; 24:29. [PMID: 31143230 PMCID: PMC6521613 DOI: 10.4103/jrms.jrms_955_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Revised: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 01/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background: There is a belief that in patients with acromegaly, first-generation somatostatin analogs (SSAs) might improve cardiovascular (CV) structure and function. However, most published clinical trials involved only a few patients and their results are rather variable. We aimed to conduct a systematic review on available studies on the impact of these drugs on CV parameters. Materials and Methods: A literature search was conducted in MEDLINE (OVID), EMBase, Cochrane, and ISI Web of Science for citations published until April 30 2018 to identify studies on our objective that considered changes in CV parameters. For this search, we established a Boolean search strategy using keywords related to “acromegaly,” “Somatostatin analog,” and “cardiovascular diseases and parameters.” All study types except for case reports or conference abstracts were included. Twenty-four studies (n = 558) fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were selected for final analysis. Results: In 12 studies (n = 350), decrease in heart rate (HR) and in 4 studies (n = 128), decrease in blood pressure (BP) was significant. In 15 studies (n = 320), left ventricular mass index (LVMi) changes were significant. In 9 studies (n = 202), the early diastole to peak velocity flow in late diastole (E/A ratio) was evaluated, and in 5 of them (n = 141), the improvement was significant. Eighteen studies (n = 366) examined changes in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), 5 of which (n = 171) reported that these changes were significant. Decrease of left ventricular end-diastolic diameter was reported in only 2 studies (n = 27). Conclusion: We found that first-generation SSAs have a beneficial effect on cardiac parameters such as HR and LVMi. For other parameters such as LVEF, BP, LV diameter, and E/A ratio, we were not able to draw a firm conclusion.
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- Maryam Heidarpour
- Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Heart Failure Research Center, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Library and Information Sciences, Health Information Technology Research Center, School of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Education, Medical Education Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Max-Planck-Institute of Psychiatry, Internal Medicine/Endocrinology and Clinical Chemistry, Munich, Germany
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- Max-Planck-Institute of Psychiatry, Internal Medicine/Endocrinology and Clinical Chemistry, Munich, Germany
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Eshak ES, Maruyama K, Iso H, Tamakoshi A. The Prospective Association Between Plasma Concentrations of Cellular Growth Factors and Risk of Heart Failure Mortality in Japanese Population. J Epidemiol 2019; 29:104-109. [PMID: 30078811 PMCID: PMC6375814 DOI: 10.2188/jea.je20170123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Limited evidence is available on the association of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) and risk of heart failure in population-based samples. We investigated whether serum IGFs concentrations can predict mortality from heart failure. Methods We conducted a nested case-control study of 39,242 subjects aged 40–79 years who participated in the JACC study, a large Japanese prospective cohort study; participants provided serum samples and were followed up for 9 years. In heart failure cases and age-, sex-, community-, and year of blood withdrawal-matched controls, we measured serum concentrations of IGF-I, IGF-II, and IGF binding protein 3 (IGFBP3) and transforming growth factor (TGF-β1). Results During the follow-up, there were 88 heart failure deaths (44 men and 44 women). Each increment of 1 standard deviation [SD] of IGF-II (120.0 ng/mL in women and 143.7 ng/mL in men) was associated with a 47% reduced risk of mortality from heart failure; multivariable odds ratio was 0.53 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.30–0.94, P-trend = 0.03). The multivariable odds ratio in the highest quartile of IGFBP3 serum concentrations (≥3.29 µg/mL in women and ≥3.31 µg/mL in men) compared with the lowest (<2.11 µg/mL in women and <2.56 µg/mL in men) was 0.24 (95% CI, 0.05–1.11; P-trend = 0.12). No association was found between serum concentrations of IGF-I or TGF-β1 and risk of heart failure. Conclusions Higher serum concentrations of IGF-II were associated with lower mortality from heart failure, which might suggest a possible role of IGF-II in the occurrence or prognosis of heart failure.
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- Ehab S Eshak
- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University
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- Laboratory of Community Health and Nutrition, Special Course of Food and Health Science Department of Bioscience, Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University
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- Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Hokkaido University
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Briet C, Ilie MD, Kuhn E, Maione L, Brailly-Tabard S, Salenave S, Cariou B, Chanson P. Changes in metabolic parameters and cardiovascular risk factors after therapeutic control of acromegaly vary with the treatment modality. Data from the Bicêtre cohort, and review of the literature. Endocrine 2019; 63:348-360. [PMID: 30397873 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-018-1797-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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CONTEXT Untreated acromegaly is associated with increased morbidity and mortality due to malignant, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular disorders. Effective treatment of acromegaly reduces excess mortality, but its impact on cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic parameters are poorly documented. AIM We analyzed changes in cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic parameters in patients receiving various treatment modalities. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively studied 96 patients with acromegaly, both at diagnosis and after IGF-I normalization following surgery alone (n = 51) or medical therapy with first generation somatostatin analogues (SSA, n = 23), or pegvisomant (n = 22). Duration of follow-up was 77 (42-161) months, 75 (42-112) months, and 62 (31-93) months, in patients treated with surgery alone, SSA, and pegvisomant, respectively. In all the cases except four, patients treated medically had underwent previous unsuccessful surgery. RESULTS IGF-I normalization was associated with increased body weight, decreased systolic blood pressure (SBP) in hypertensive patients, decreased fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and HOMA-IR and HOMA-B levels, increased HDL cholesterol (HDLc); whereas, LDL cholesterol (LDLc) was not significantly different. Plasma PCSK9 levels were unchanged in patients with available values. Cardiovascular and metabolic changes varied with the treatment modality: surgery, but not pegvisomant, had a beneficial effect on SBP; FPG decreased after surgery but increased after SSA; the decline in HOMA-IR was only significant after surgery; pegvisomant significantly increased LDLc and total cholesterol; whereas SA increased HDLc and had no effect on LDLc levels. CONCLUSION Treatments used to normalize IGF-I levels in patients with acromegaly could have differential effects on cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic parameters.
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- Claire Briet
- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital de Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de l'Hypophyse, F-94275, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- Institut MITOVASC, INSERM U1083, Université d'Angers, Département d'Endocrinologie, Diabétologie et Nutrition, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers, F-49933, Angers, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital de Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de l'Hypophyse, F-94275, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital de Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de l'Hypophyse, F-94275, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- Univ Paris-Sud, Faculté de Médecine Paris-Sud, F-94276, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- Unité Mixte de Recherche-S1185, F-94276, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1185, F-94276, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital de Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de l'Hypophyse, F-94275, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- Univ Paris-Sud, Faculté de Médecine Paris-Sud, F-94276, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- Unité Mixte de Recherche-S1185, F-94276, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1185, F-94276, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Univ Paris-Sud, Faculté de Médecine Paris-Sud, F-94276, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- Unité Mixte de Recherche-S1185, F-94276, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1185, F-94276, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital de Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de l'Hypophyse, F-94275, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- l'Institut du Thorax, INSERM, CNRS, Univ Nantes, CHU Nantes, F-44000, Nantes, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital de Bicêtre, Service d'Endocrinologie et des Maladies de la Reproduction, Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de l'Hypophyse, F-94275, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France.
- Univ Paris-Sud, Faculté de Médecine Paris-Sud, F-94276, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France.
- Unité Mixte de Recherche-S1185, F-94276, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France.
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U1185, F-94276, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France.
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Ramos-Leví AM, Marazuela M. Bringing Cardiovascular Comorbidities in Acromegaly to an Update. How Should We Diagnose and Manage Them? Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2019; 10:120. [PMID: 30930848 PMCID: PMC6423916 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Patients with acromegaly frequently develop cardiovascular comorbidities, which significantly affect their morbidity and contribute to an increased all-cause mortality. In this regard, the most frequent complications that these patients may encounter include hypertension, cardiomyopathy, heart valve disease, arrhythmias, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease. The specific underlying mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of these comorbidities are not always fully understood, but uncontrolled GH/IGF-I excess, age, prolonged disease duration, and coexistence of other cardio-vascular risk factors have been identified as significant influencing predisposing factors. It is important that clinicians bear in mind the potential development of cardiovascular comorbidities in acromegalic patients, in order to promptly tackle them, and avoid the progression of cardiac abnormalities. In many cases, this approach may be performed using straightforward screening tools, which will guide us for further diagnosis and management of cardiovascular complications. This article focuses on those cardiovascular comorbidities that are most frequently encountered in acromegalic patients, describes their pathophysiology, and suggests some recommendations for an early and optimal diagnosis, management and treatment.
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Basile U, Bruno C, Napodano C, Vergani E, Pocino K, Brunetti A, Gulli F, Santini SA, Mancini A. Plasmatic free light chains as inflammatory marker in insulin resistance: comparison of metabolic syndrome with adult growth hormone deficiency. Biofactors 2018; 44:480-484. [PMID: 30175865 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Biological functions of immunoglobulin-free light chains (FLCs), other than in chronic inflammatory diseases, are still poorly defined; the field of insulin resistance (IR) has not been investigated, despite the strict relationships with oxidative stress (OS) and inflammation. Therefore, we evaluated FLCs levels and their relationships with metabolic parameters in adult growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and metabolic syndrome (MetS), both characterized by IR. One hundred subjects were enrolled: group A, patients with GHD [n =31, 24-69 years, mean ± SEM body mass index (BMI) 26.8 ± 1.5 kg/m2 ]; group B, patients with MetS (n = 29, 21-70 years, BMI 31.9 ± 1.3); group C, controls (N = 40, 21-62 years, BMI 21.6 ± 1.1). Groups were matched by age range and, for patients, by BMI. Morning blood sample was collected for metabolic parameters and FLCs, assessed by turbidimetric assay. GHD patients show levels of FLCs significantly higher than MetS and controls (mean ± SEM κ 37.21 ± 6.97, 15.27 ± 0.86, 12.34 ± 0.85 mg/l; λ 19.44 ± 2.61, 11.78 ± 0.72 and 11.67 ± 0.77 mg/l; κ/λ ratio 1.77 ± 0.13, 1.38 ± 0.09; and 1.10 ± 0.06, respectively); only κ were higher in MetS versus controls. Therefore, the ratio showed progressive declining values in GHD versus MetS versus controls. Our data show increased FLCs levels in GHD and MetS, with the highest values in the former. Both conditions show OS, but with different molecular patterns. FLCs may contribute to chronic inflammation, leading to OS, and cardiovascular complications of GHD. Prognostic and therapeutic implications require further investigation. © 2018 BioFactors, 44(5):480-484, 2018.
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- Umberto Basile
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Endocrinology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Endocrinology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Endocrinology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Endocrinology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Barnard SA, Smith W, Mels CMC, Botha S, Schutte AE. Bioavailable IGF-1 is beneficially associated with biomarkers of endothelial function in young healthy adults: The African-PREDICT study. Growth Horm IGF Res 2018; 41:28-33. [PMID: 29936324 DOI: 10.1016/j.ghir.2018.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/10/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Low circulating levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) are associated with endothelial dysfunction, subsequently leading to the development of cardiovascular disease. OBJECTIVE To better understand the early phases of vascular deterioration in a young, healthy population, we investigated, cross-sectionally, whether biomarkers of endothelial function (intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) and von Willebrand factor antigen (vWFag)) are associated with IGF-1 in a healthy study population forming part of the larger African Prospective study on the Early Detection and Identification of Cardiovascular diseases and Hypertension (African-PREDICT). METHOD We included 825 black and white men and women (aged 20-30 years) and determined IGF-1, IGF binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3), ICAM-1, VCAM-1 and vWFag from blood samples. We also measured 24-h blood pressure and health behaviours namely waist circumference, accelerometery, cotinine and gamma glutamyl transferase. We used the IGF-1/IGFBP-3 M ratio as an estimate of bioavailable IGF-1. RESULTS In multivariable-adjusted regression analyses performed in the total group, VCAM-1 associated positively with IGFBP-3 (β = 0.21; p < .001) and negatively with IGF-1/IGFBP-3 (β = -0.18; p < .001). ICAM-1 showed a borderline negative association with IGF-1 (β = -0.09; p = .054) and IGF-1/IGFBP-3 (β = -0.08; p = .057). vWFag was not associated with IGF-1, IGFBP-3 or bioavailable IGF-1. CONCLUSION VCAM-1 is beneficially associated with IGF-1 in a young healthy cohort, independent of sex, ethnicity, blood pressure and health behaviours - thereby confirming the potential importance of bioavailable IGF-1 in early vascular endothelial protection.
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- Sunelle A Barnard
- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.
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- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa; MRC Research Unit for Hypertension and Cardiovascular disease, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.
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- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa; MRC Research Unit for Hypertension and Cardiovascular disease, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.
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- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa; MRC Research Unit for Hypertension and Cardiovascular disease, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.
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- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa; MRC Research Unit for Hypertension and Cardiovascular disease, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.
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Yao Y, Zhu L, Fang Z, Yang S, Chen Y, Jin Y, Zhao X, Zhao H, Zhuang Q, Chen X, Shen C. Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 and Receptor Contribute Genetic Susceptibility to Hypertension in a Han Chinese Population. Am J Hypertens 2018; 31:422-430. [PMID: 29126188 DOI: 10.1093/ajh/hpx195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2017] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and IGF-1 receptor (IGF-1R) have been suggested to mediate the pathophysiological response to elevated blood pressure. This study aims to evaluate the association of IGF-1 and IGF-1R with hypertension. METHODS Overall, 2,012 hypertensive cases and 2,210 controls were included in a case-control study, and 10 tagging single nucleotide polymorphisms (tagSNPs) were selected. The association of these SNPs with hypertension was further evaluated in a follow-up analysis and in an adolescent population. RESULTS A case-control study indicated that rs1815009 and rs2654981 in IGF-1R were significantly associated with hypertension, with odds ratios of 0.89 (P = 0.009) and 1.19 (P = 0.034), respectively, after adjusting for covariates. Stratification analyses revealed significant associations with hypertension (P < 0.05) for rs35767 in normal weight and obese populations; for rs2229765 in individuals <55 years of age and in overweight and nondrinking populations; and for rs2002880 in overweight and drinking populations. In a follow-up study, rs13379905 in IGF-1R was associated with hypertension incidence (hazard ratio, HR = 1.24, P = 0.042). This association was more significant in individuals with a hypertensive family history (HR = 2.10, P = 0.001). The association of rs13379905 with prehypertension and hypertension was further replicated in adolescent males (P = 0.005). Significant associations with hypertension incidence (P < 0.05) were observed for rs6219 in individuals <55 years of age and among those with obesity and a hypertensive family history as well as rs2002880 in obese individuals. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that IGF-1R may contribute to the genetic susceptibility to hypertension, with BMI, age, and family history of hypertension all potentially modulating the genetic effects of IGF-1 on hypertension.
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- Yingshui Yao
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Wannan Medical College, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Wannan Medical College, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Wannan Medical College, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Yixing People’s Hospital of Jiangsu University, People’s Hospital of Yixing City, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Yixing People’s Hospital of Jiangsu University, People’s Hospital of Yixing City, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Wannan Medical College, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Yixing People’s Hospital of Jiangsu University, People’s Hospital of Yixing City, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Yixing People’s Hospital of Jiangsu University, People’s Hospital of Yixing City, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Yixing People’s Hospital of Jiangsu University, People’s Hospital of Yixing City, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, China
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Pouvreau C, Dayre A, Butkowski EG, de Jong B, Jelinek HF. Inflammation and oxidative stress markers in diabetes and hypertension. J Inflamm Res 2018; 11:61-68. [PMID: 29497324 PMCID: PMC5822844 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s148911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background Inflammation and oxidative stress are important factors associated with chronic disease such as essential hypertension (HTN) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the association of inflammation and oxidative stress in HTN with T2DM as a comorbidity is inconclusive due to the multifactorial nature of these cardiometabolic diseases. Methodology The influence of pathophysiological factors include genetics, age of patient, and disease progression change throughout the lifespan and require further investigation. The study population included 256 participants attending a rural health screening program who were tested for markers of inflammation, oxidative stress, and coagulation/fibrinolysis. Demographic and clinical variables included, age, gender, systolic and diastolic blood pressures, blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, estimated glomerular filtration rate, and cholesterol profile. Data were tested for normality, and nonparametric statistics were applied to analyze the sample with significance set at p<0.05. Results Of the inflammatory markers, interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-10 were significantly different between the control and hypertensive group (p<0.03) and between the HTN+T2DM compared to the HTN group (p<0.05). Significant results for oxidative stress were observed for urinary 8-iso-PGF2α and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) between the control and the HTN+T2DM group (p<0.01). Glutathione (GSH) was also significant between the HTN and HTN+T2DM group (p<0.05). Investigation of the progression of HTN also found significant changes in the inflammatory markers IGF-1, monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1), and (MCP-1/IGF-1)*IL-6 (p<0.05). Conclusion This study demonstrated that 8-iso-PGF2α and erythrocyte GSH may be clinically useful for assessing HTN and HTN with T2DM as a comorbidity, while significant changes in the inflammatory profile were also observed with HTN progression.
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- Chloé Pouvreau
- Faculty of Sciences, University of Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Faculty of Sciences, University of Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- School of Community Health, Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, Australia
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- School of Community Health, Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, Australia
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- School of Community Health, Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, Australia.,Australian School of Advanced Medicine, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Zhang W, Wang W, Kuang L. The relation between insulin-like growth factor 1 levels and risk of depression in ischemic stroke. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2018; 33:e228-e233. [PMID: 28833493 DOI: 10.1002/gps.4774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2017] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to evaluate whether lower serum levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in the acute phase of ischemic stroke are associated with higher risk of post-stroke depression (PSD) over a 1-year period. METHODS The subjects were first-ever acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients who were hospitalized from July 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015. The study also included 120 age-matched and sex-matched healthy controls from the same geographical area. Fasting blood samples were collected within 24 hours of admission for IGF-I measurement. Neurological and neuropsychological evaluations were conducted at a 1-year follow-up. RESULTS Two-hundred twenty-five patients were observed for a 1-year follow-up, and 74 of these patients (32.9%, 95%CI: 26.8%-39.0%) were diagnosed with PSD. The depression distribution across the IGF-1 quartiles ranged between 61.4% (first quartile) and 8.9% (fourth quartile). In a multivariate model using the first quartiles of the IGF-1 versus quartiles 2 through 4, together with the significant clinical variables, the marker displayed prognostic information, and the odds ratio (OR) for first quartile was 3.35 [95% CI, 1.88-6.79; P = 0.001]. CONCLUSION The data showed that low serum IGF-1 levels at admission are associated with a high risk of developing PSD, suggesting that these alterations might be involved in the pathophysiology of depression symptoms in stroke patients.
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- Wei Zhang
- Department of Psychiatry, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Mental Health Center, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Ramos-Leví AM, Marazuela M. Cardiovascular comorbidities in acromegaly: an update on their diagnosis and management. Endocrine 2017; 55:346-359. [PMID: 28042644 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-016-1191-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2016] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Comorbidities related to the cardiovascular system are one of the most prevalent in patients with acromegaly, and contribute to an increased risk of morbidity and all-cause mortality. Specifically, hypertension, cardiomyopathy, heart valve disease, arrhythmias, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysfunction may be frequent findings. Although the underlying physiopathology for each comorbidity may not be fully elucidated, uncontrolled growth hormone/insulin-like growth factor 1 excess, age, prolonged disease duration, and coexistence of other cardio-vascular risk factors are significant influencing variables. A simple diagnostic approach to screen for the presence of these comorbidities may allow prompt treatment and arrest the progression of cardiac abnormalities. In this article, we revise the most prevalent cardiovascular comorbidities and their pathophysiology in acromegalic patients, and we address some recommendations for their prompt diagnosis, management and treatment. Strengths and pitfalls of different diagnostic techniques that are currently being used and how different treatments can affect these complications will be further discussed.
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- Ana M Ramos-Leví
- Department of Endocrinology, Hospital Universitario La Princesa, Instituto de Investigación Princesa, Universidad Autónoma, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hospital Universitario La Princesa, Instituto de Investigación Princesa, Universidad Autónoma, Madrid, Spain.
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Koegelenberg ASE, Smith W, Schutte R, Schutte AE. IGF-1 and NT-proBNP in a black and white population: The SABPA study. Eur J Clin Invest 2016; 46:795-803. [PMID: 27455178 DOI: 10.1111/eci.12663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2016] [Accepted: 07/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Black populations exhibit lower concentrations of the cardioprotective peptide, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), and are more prone to develop hypertensive heart disease than whites. We therefore determined whether lower IGF-1 in black individuals relates to a marker of cardiac overload and systolic dysfunction, namely N-terminal prohormone B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP). MATERIALS AND METHODS We included 160 black and 195 white nondiabetic South African men and women (aged 44·4 ± 9·81 years) and measured ambulatory blood pressure, NT-proBNP, IGF-1 and insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3). RESULTS Although the black group presented elevated ambulatory blood pressure accompanied by lower IGF-1 compared to the white group (all P < 0·001), we found similar NT-proBNP concentrations (P = 0·72). Furthermore, in blacks we found a link between NT-proBNP and systolic blood pressure (SBP) (R(2) = 0·37; β = 0·28; P < 0·001), but not with IGF-1. In the white group, NT-proBNP was inversely associated with IGF-1 (R(2) = 0·39; β = -0·22; P < 0·001) after adjusting for covariates and potential confounders. As IGF-1 is attenuated in diabetes, we added the initially excluded patients with diabetes (n = 38), and the aforementioned associations remained robust. CONCLUSION Contrary to the white group, we found no association between NT-proBNP and IGF-1 in black adults. Our findings suggest that SBP and other factors may play a greater contributory role in cardiac pathology in blacks.
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- Anna S E Koegelenberg
- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.,Postgraduate Medical Institute, Faculty of Medical Science, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK
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- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.,MRC Research Unit for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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Schutte AE, Conti E, Mels CM, Smith W, Kruger R, Botha S, Gnessi L, Volpe M, Huisman HW. Attenuated IGF-1 predicts all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in a Black population: A five-year prospective study. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2016; 23:1690-1699. [PMID: 27450159 DOI: 10.1177/2047487316661436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2016] [Accepted: 07/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inconsistent findings are reported on whether insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is protective or harmful in predicting hypertension, carotid wall thickness and mortality. We determined the five-year prognostic value of IGF-1 for these outcomes in a large Black population prone to hypertension and cardiovascular disease. DESIGN A longitudinal study as part of the PURE (Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology) study, North West Province, South Africa. METHODS We measured IGF-1 and IGF binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) in 1038 HIV-uninfected participants (age range 32-94 years) and assessed blood pressure, carotid intima-media thickness and mortality. RESULTS Over five years 116 deaths occurred. Baseline IGF-1 was similar in survivors and non-survivors (p = 0.50), but tended to be higher in survivors upon adjustment for IGFBP-3 and covariates (p = 0.061). Normotensives and hypertensives (p = 0.072), and those with carotid intima-media thickness < 0.9 mm and ≥ 0.9 mm also displayed similar baseline IGF-1 (p = 0.55). Multivariable-adjusted Cox-regression indicated high IGF-1 predicting lower risk for all-cause mortality (hazard ratio 0.45; 0.23-0.88) and cardiovascular mortality (hazard ratio 0.26; 0.08-0.83) when also adjusting for IGFBP-3. When including normo- and hypertensives at baseline, high IGF-1 was related to normotension at follow-up (hazard ratio 0.68; 0.49-0.95). We found no association with carotid intima-media thickness (hazard ratio 0.59; 0.31-1.14). CONCLUSION In a Black South African population with low socio-economic status and harmful health behaviours, we found a protective independent association between IGF-1 and hypertension, cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, with no association with carotid wall thickness.
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- Aletta E Schutte
- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa Medical Research Council, Unit for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, University of Rome, Sapienza, Italy
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- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Pathophysiology and Endocrinology Unit, University of Rome, Sapienza, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, University of Rome, Sapienza, Italy IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy
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- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa Medical Research Council, Unit for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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Yaron M, Izkhakov E, Sack J, Azzam I, Osher E, Tordjman K, Stern N, Greenman Y. Arterial properties in acromegaly: relation to disease activity and associated cardiovascular risk factors. Pituitary 2016; 19:322-31. [PMID: 26873588 DOI: 10.1007/s11102-016-0710-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Acromegaly is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality when inadequately treated, which may be secondary to associated comorbidities or to direct IGF-1 effects on the cardiovascular system. By using a control group carefully matched for traditional cardiovascular risk factors, we aimed to assess the direct contribution of disease activity and IGF-1 levels to arterial damage as assessed by measurements of arterial stiffness and endothelial function. METHODS Twenty-nine subjects with acromegaly (11 males, 52 ± 14 year; 15 active acromegaly) and 24 matched controls underwent evaluation of large and small artery compliance using applanation tonometry, pulse wave velocity (PWV), augmentation index (Alx), carotid ultrasonography intima-media thickness, (IMT) and flow-mediated dilatation (FMD). RESULTS IGF-1 expressed as times the upper limit of the normal range (x ULN) was 2.2 ± 1.1 in patients with active disease versus 0.7 ± 0.2 in patients in remission. Irrespective of disease activity, FMD was lower in patients with acromegaly than in control subjects, (3.4 ± 2.7 % in active acromegaly, 4.4 ± 3.3 % in controlled acromegaly and 7.5 ± 3.8 % in controls; p = 0.004). There were no significant differences in PWV, Alx, and IMT between groups. A positive correlation was found between IGF-1× ULN and IMT (r = 0.4; P = 0.02). Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), a novel cardiovascular risk factor, was positively correlated to arterial stiffness (r = 0.46; p = 0.017) and negatively with small vessel compliance (r = -0.44, p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Patients with acromegaly have significantly impaired endothelial function as assessed by FMD, but other tested vascular parameters were similar to a control group that was adequately matched for cardiovascular risk factors.
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- Marianna Yaron
- Institute of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Hypertension, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Weizmann 6 Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Hypertension, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Weizmann 6 Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Hypertension, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Weizmann 6 Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Hypertension, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Weizmann 6 Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Hypertension, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Weizmann 6 Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Hypertension, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Weizmann 6 Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Hypertension, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Weizmann 6 Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Hypertension, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Weizmann 6 Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Koegelenberg A, Schutte R, Smith W, Schutte A. Bioavailable IGF-1 and its relationship with endothelial damage in a bi-ethnic population: The SABPA study. Thromb Res 2015; 136:1007-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2015.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2015] [Revised: 08/06/2015] [Accepted: 08/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Henríquez-Hernández LA, Luzardo OP, Zumbado M, Camacho M, Serra-Majem L, Álvarez-León EE, Boada LD. Blood pressure in relation to contamination by polychlorobiphenyls and organochlorine pesticides: Results from a population-based study in the Canary Islands (Spain). ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2014; 135:48-54. [PMID: 25262074 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2014.05.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2014] [Revised: 05/16/2014] [Accepted: 05/26/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Epidemiological studies have reported significant associations between exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and increased blood pressure (BP). Environmental exposure to POPs, mainly organochlorine pesticides, is of concern to the population of the Canary Islands, who display a high prevalence of diseases associated with hypertension such as metabolic syndrome, obesity and cardiovascular disease. OBJECTIVE We performed this population-based study in a representative population sample from this archipelago to evaluate whether serum levels of selected POPs could be considered as hypertension risk factors. METHODS BP and several other well-known factors related to hypertension (gender, age, smoking, BMI, and total lipids) were recorded in 428 adult participants from the Canary Islands Nutritional Survey. In total, 28 POPs (including 18 polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners and 10 organochlorine pesticides and metabolites) were measured in the serum of the population enrolled in this survey. RESULTS In total, 167 subjects (39%) demonstrated hypertension or used antihypertensive medication. We observed a positive association between systolic and diastolic BP and p,p'-DDE (r=0.222; p<0.001, and r=0.123; p=0.015, respectively). Conversely, an inverse association between systolic BP and aldrin was observed (r=-0.120; p=0.017). After adjusting for known confounders, only aldrin was inversely related to hypertension risk [OR: 0.28 (95% CI: 0.09-0.92); p=0.037]. After excluding subjects undergoing anti-hypertensive treatment, we also observed that aldrin was inversely associated with systolic BP in multivariate analyses, especially in men [OR: 0.126 (95% CI: 0.021-0.763); p=0.024]. CONCLUSION Although it has been postulated that background POPs exposure may play a relevant role on elevated BP, we did not observed increased hypertension risk in relation to serum POPs in this cross-sectional study. Conversely, the cyclodiene pesticide aldrin was negatively associated with hypertension, suggesting that cyclodienes could exert an effect opposite of the DDT metabolites. These findings agree with other previous works indicating that POPs may induce divergent actions on BP and suggest that the direction of the association between BP and POPs could be dependent on the chemical structure as well as concentration of the evaluated POP. Prospective studies are needed to clarify the effect exerted by POPs on BP.
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- Luis A Henríquez-Hernández
- Toxicology Unit, Clinical Sciences Department, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), Instituto Canario de Investigación del Cáncer (ICIC), and Spanish Biomedical Research Centre in Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERObn), Plaza Dr. Pasteur s/n, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; Radiation Oncology Department, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Toxicology Unit, Clinical Sciences Department, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), Instituto Canario de Investigación del Cáncer (ICIC), and Spanish Biomedical Research Centre in Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERObn), Plaza Dr. Pasteur s/n, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Toxicology Unit, Clinical Sciences Department, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), Instituto Canario de Investigación del Cáncer (ICIC), and Spanish Biomedical Research Centre in Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERObn), Plaza Dr. Pasteur s/n, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Toxicology Unit, Clinical Sciences Department, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), Instituto Canario de Investigación del Cáncer (ICIC), and Spanish Biomedical Research Centre in Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERObn), Plaza Dr. Pasteur s/n, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine Unit, Clinical Sciences Department, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Instituto Canario de Investigación del Cáncer (ICIC), and Spanish Biomedical Research Centre in the Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERObn), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine Unit, Clinical Sciences Department, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Instituto Canario de Investigación del Cáncer (ICIC), and Spanish Biomedical Research Centre in the Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERObn), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; Preventive Medicine Service, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular-Materno Infantil, Canary Health Service, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Toxicology Unit, Clinical Sciences Department, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), Instituto Canario de Investigación del Cáncer (ICIC), and Spanish Biomedical Research Centre in Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERObn), Plaza Dr. Pasteur s/n, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
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Jung SY, Vitolins MZ, Paskett ED, Chang S. Exogenous estrogen as mediator of racial differences in bioactive insulin-like growth factor-I levels among postmenopausal women. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2014; 70:495-502. [PMID: 25238773 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glu164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The role of exogenous estrogen use in racial differences in insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) levels which affect cancer risk is unclear. We investigated whether the relationship between race and circulating bioactive IGF-I proteins was mediated by exogenous estrogen and the extent to which exogenous estrogen influenced the race-IGF-I relationship in postmenopausal women. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 636 white and 133 African American postmenopausal women enrolled in an ancillary study of the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study. To assess exogenous estrogen use (nonusers [n = 262] vs users [n = 507]) as a mediator of the race-IGF-I relationship, we used the Baron-Kenny method and an estimation of the proportional change in the odd ratios for IGF-I levels on race plus a bootstrapping test for the significance of the mediation effect. RESULTS Compared with white women, African American women were more likely to have high IGF-I levels and less likely to use exogenous estrogen. After accounting for race, estrogen nonusers had higher IGF-I levels than estrogen users did. Among oral contraceptive ever users, exogenous estrogen had a strong mediation effect (67%; p = .018) in the race-IGF-I relationship. In the women with a history of hypertension, exogenous estrogen explained racial differences in IGF-I levels to a modest degree (23%; p = .029). CONCLUSIONS Exogenous estrogen use has a potentially important role in disparities in IGF-I bioactivity between postmenopausal African American and white women. A history of oral contraceptive use and hypertension may be part of the interconnected hormonal pathways related to racial differences in IGF-I levels.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus
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- Department of Epidemiology, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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Qi Y, Zhang K, Wu Y, Xu Z, Yong QC, Kumar R, Baker KM, Zhu Q, Chen S, Guo S. Novel mechanism of blood pressure regulation by forkhead box class O1-mediated transcriptional control of hepatic angiotensinogen. Hypertension 2014; 64:1131-40. [PMID: 25069665 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.114.03970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The renin-angiotensin system is a major determinant of blood pressure regulation. It consists of a cascade of enzymatic reactions involving 3 components: angiotensinogen, renin, and angiotensin-converting enzyme, which generate angiotensin II as a biologically active product. Angiotensinogen is largely produced in the liver, acting as a major determinant of the circulating renin-angiotensin system, which exerts acute hemodynamic effects on blood pressure regulation. How the expression of angiotensinogen is regulated is not completely understood. Here, we hypothesize that angiotensinogen is regulated by forkhead transcription factor forkhead box class O1 (Foxo1), an insulin-suppressed transcription factor, and thereby controls blood pressure in mice. We generated liver-specific Foxo1 knockout mice, which exhibited a reduction in plasma angiotensinogen and angiotensin II levels and a significant decrease in blood pressure. Using hepatocyte cultures, we demonstrated that overexpression of Foxo1 increased angiotensinogen expression, whereas hepatocytes lacking Foxo1 demonstrated a reduction of angiotensinogen gene expression and partially impaired insulin inhibition on angiotensinogen gene expression. Furthermore, mouse angiotensinogen prompter analysis demonstrated that the angiotensinogen promoter region contains a functional Foxo1-binding site, which is responsible for both Foxo1 stimulation and insulin suppression on the promoter activity. Together, these data demonstrate that Foxo1 regulates hepatic angiotensinogen gene expression and controls plasma angiotensinogen and angiotensin II levels, modulating blood pressure control in mice.
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- Yajuan Qi
- From the Division of Molecular Cardiology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Balyor Scott & White Health, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.); and Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.)
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- From the Division of Molecular Cardiology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Balyor Scott & White Health, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.); and Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.)
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- From the Division of Molecular Cardiology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Balyor Scott & White Health, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.); and Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.)
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- From the Division of Molecular Cardiology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Balyor Scott & White Health, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.); and Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.)
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- From the Division of Molecular Cardiology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Balyor Scott & White Health, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.); and Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.)
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- From the Division of Molecular Cardiology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Balyor Scott & White Health, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.); and Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.)
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- From the Division of Molecular Cardiology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Balyor Scott & White Health, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.); and Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.)
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- From the Division of Molecular Cardiology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Balyor Scott & White Health, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.); and Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.)
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- From the Division of Molecular Cardiology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Balyor Scott & White Health, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.); and Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.)
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- From the Division of Molecular Cardiology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Balyor Scott & White Health, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.); and Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple (Y.Q., K.Z., Y.W., Z.X., Q.C.Y., R.K., K.M.B., Q.Z., S.C., S.G.).
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