scholarly journals Long-Term Effects of Pravastatin on Plasma Concentration of C-reactive Protein

Circulation ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 100 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M. Ridker ◽  
Nader Rifai ◽  
Marc A. Pfeffer ◽  
Frank Sacks ◽  
Eugene Braunwald
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Concentration ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein

scholarly journals Short Term Effects of Mild Severity COVID-19 on Left Ventricular Functions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osman Bektaş ◽  
Ahmet Karagöz ◽  
Feyza Nur Topçu Yenerçağ ◽  
Seçkin Dereli ◽  
Celali Kurt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Speckle Tracking Echocardiography ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Purpose: We aimed to evaluate long term effects of COVID-19 disease on left ventricular function using speckle tracking echocardiography. Methods: In our study, 96 non-hospitalized patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 disease in our center between 15 August 2020 and 01 September 2020 and 96 age and gender matched control subjects were included.Results:The mean follow up duration was 137 ± 7 days. White blood cell, neutrophile and lymphocyte were significantly lower and C-reactive protein (CRP) and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) were significantly higher in the COVID-19 group. (6.6 ± 2.8 vs. 24.4 ± 21.8, p <0.001 and 4.1 ± 2.5 vs. 7.1 ± 4, p <0.001, respectively). LV-GLS and LV-GCS were significantly lower in the COVID-19 group. (-20.1 ± 3.1 vs -15.9 ± 2, p <0.001 and -29.3 ± 2.1 vs -26.3 ± 2.1, p <0.001, respectively). LV-GLS and LV-GCS were found to be negatively correlated with CRP (rs = -0.515, p <0.001 and rs = 0.-466, p <0.001, respectively) and NLR (rs = -0.494, p <0.001 and rs = -434, p <0.001, respectively). Conclusion: Deteriorating effects of COVID-19 disease on both LV-GCS and LV-GLS can be seen even in the short term. These detrimental effects seem to be associated with CRP levels and NLR measured in the course of active infection.

scholarly journals Maternal biomarker patterns for metabolism and inflammation in pregnancy are influenced by multiple micronutrient supplementation and associated with childrens’s biomarker patterns and nutritional status at 9-12 years of age in Lombok, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidwina Priliani ◽  
Sukma Oktavianthi ◽  
Elizabeth L. Prado ◽  
Safarina G. Malik ◽  
Anuraj H. Shankar
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Binding Protein ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Retinol Binding Protein ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Multiple Micronutrient ◽  
In Pregnancy

AbstractMaternal nutritional status influences fetal development and long-term risk for adult non-communicable diseases. The underlying mechanisms of these long-term effects remain poorly understood. We examined whether maternal biomarkers for metabolism and inflammation during pregnancy were associated with child biomarkers in the Supplementation with Multiple Micronutrients Intervention Trial (SUMMIT, ISRCTN34151616) in Lombok, Indonesia wherein archived blood specimens and relevant data were available from pregnant women and their children 9-12 years after birth. Forty-four mother-child dyads comprising 132 specimens were analyzed by multiplex microbead immunoassays to quantify vitamin D-binding protein (D), adiponectin (A), retinol-binding protein 4 (R), C-reactive protein (C), and leptin (L). Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed distinct variance patterns, i.e. principal components (PC), for baseline pregnancy bp.pc1.D↓A↓R↓ and bp.pc2.C↓L↑; combined follow-up and post-partum dp-pp.pc1.D↑↓A↑R↑↓L↓ and dp-pp.pc2.A↑C↑L↑; and children ch.pc1.D↑R↑C↑ and ch.pc2.D↓A↑L↑. Maternal multiple micronutrient (MMN) supplementation modified the association between baseline maternal bp.pc2.C↓L↑ and post-supplementation maternal dp-pp.pc2.A↓C↑L↑ (p=0.022). Significant associations were found between maternal dp-pp.pc2.A↑C↑L↑ and increased child ‘s ch.pc1.D↑R↑C↑ (p=0.036), and decreased child ‘s BMI z-score (BMIZ) (p=0.022); and between maternal dp-pp.pc1.D↑↓A↑R↑↓L↑ and increased child ‘s BMIZ (p=0.036). Child ‘s ch.pc1.D↑R↑C↑ was associated with decreased birth weight (p=0.036), and increased child’s BMIZ (p=0.002); and ch.pc2.D↓A↑L↑ was associated with increased child’s BMIZ (p=0.005), decreased maternal height (p=0.030) and girls (p=0.002). Elevated adiponectin and leptin pattern in pregnancy was associated with increased C-reactive protein and vitamin A and D binding proteins pattern in children, suggesting biomarkers acting in concert may be more important than single biomarker effects. Patterns in pregnancy proximal to birth were more associated with child status, and child patterns were most frequently associated with child status, particularly child BMI. Although MMN supplementation and certain maternal biomarker patterns have effects on metabolism and inflammation in pregnancy and in the child, nevertheless, nutrition conditions after birth may have a greater impact.

scholarly journals Differential interleukin-1β induction by uropathogenic Escherichia coli correlates with its phylotype and serum C-reactive protein levels in Korean infants

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong-Hyeok Jung ◽  
Hyun Jung Hong ◽  
Aziz Gharderpour ◽  
Jae Young Cho ◽  
Bum-Seo Baek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Renal Scarring ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Serum Crp

Abstract Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections in infants less than age 1 year. UTIs frequently recur and result in long-term effects include sepsis and renal scarring. Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC), the most prevalent organism found in UTIs, can cause host inflammation via various virulence factors including hemolysin and cytotoxic necrotizing factors by inducing inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1β. However, the ability of each UPEC organism to induce IL-1β production may differ by strain. Furthermore, the correlation between differential IL-1β induction and its relevance in pathology has not been well studied. In this study, we isolated UPEC from children under age 24 months and infected bone-marrow derived macrophages with the isolates to investigate secretion of IL-1β. We found that children with higher concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP) were more likely to harbor phylotype B2 UPEC strains that induced more IL-1β production than phylotype D. We also observed a significant correlation between serum CRP level and in vitro IL-1β induction by phylotype B2 UPEC bacteria. Our results highlight the diversity of UPEC in terms of IL-1β induction capacity in macrophages and suggest a potential pathogenic role in UTIs by inducing inflammation in infants.

scholarly journals Association between fasting insulin and C-reactive protein among adults without diabetes using a two-part model: NHANES 2005–2010

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda L. Missel ◽  
Laura R. Saslow ◽  
Dina H. Griauzde ◽  
Donna Marvicsin ◽  
Ananda Sen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Fasting Insulin ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Part Model

Abstract Introduction Chronic inflammation is associated with the development, progression and long-term complications of type 2 diabetes. Hyperglycemia is associated with chronic low-grade inflammation, and thus has become the focus of many screening and treatment recommendations. We hypothesize that insulin may also be associated with inflammation and may be an additional factor to consider in screening and treatment. Methods This study used National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2005 to 2010 to analyze the association between fasting insulin and C-reactive protein (CRP). A two-part model was used due to the high number of values reported as 0.1 mg/L. Two models were analyzed, both with and without the addition of waist circumference to other covariates in the model. Results The final sample included 4527 adults with a mean age of 43.31 years. In the first model, higher fasting insulin was associated with increased odds of CRP > 0.1 mg/L (OR = 1.02, p < .001) and with higher CRP (β = 0.03, p < .001). In the adjusted model, including waist circumference as a covariate, higher fasting insulin was not associated with CRP > 0.1 mg/L (OR = 1.00, p = .307) but the association between higher fasting insulin and higher continuous CRP remained significant (β = 0.01, p = .012). Conclusion This study found that higher fasting insulin is associated with higher CRP. These results suggest that treatment approaches that simultaneously decrease insulin levels as well as glucose levels may provide additive anti-inflammatory effects, and therefore may improve long-term outcomes for adults with type 2 diabetes.

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