scholarly journals Association of Testosterone, Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I, and C-Reactive Protein with Metabolic Syndrome in Chinese Middle-Aged Men with a Family History of Type 2 Diabetes

2005 ◽  
Vol 90 (12) ◽  
pp. 6418-6423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter C. Y. Tong ◽  
Chung-Shun Ho ◽  
Vincent T. F. Yeung ◽  
Maggie C. Y. Ng ◽  
Wing-Yee So ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Family History ◽  
Total Testosterone ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Igf I ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hs Crp

Context: Age-related declines in testosterone and IGF-I are associated with deposition of visceral fat, a component of the metabolic syndrome (MES). Objective: Testosterone and IGF-I may interact with familial disposition to diabetes mellitus to increase the association with MES. Design: We conducted a cross-sectional cohort study. Setting: The study was conducted in a university teaching hospital. Subjects: Study subjects included 179 middle-aged men with a family history of diabetes (FH) (aged 39.1 ± 8.1 yr) and 128 men without FH (aged 43.8 ± 8.5 yr). Main Outcome Measures: Clinical characteristics, frequency of MES using the World Health Organization criteria with Asian definitions of obesity (body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2), and serum levels of total testosterone, IGF-I, and high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were measured. Results: Men with FH had higher frequency of MES than those without FH [39.1 vs. 23.4% (P = 0.004)]. On multivariate analysis, smoking (former and current smokers), low total testosterone, and IGF-I but elevated hs-CRP levels explained 35% of the MES variance in men with FH. The frequency of MES increased with declining tertiles of total testosterone and IGF-I but increasing tertiles of hs-CRP. After adjustment for age and smoking history, subjects with all three risk factors had a 13-fold increase in risk association with MES compared with those without hormonal and inflammatory risk factors. These risk associations were not found in men without FH in whom only smoking (ex and current) and low total testosterone level were independent predictors for MES, which explained 14% of the variance. Conclusions: Clustering of FH, hormonal abnormalities, and high hs-CRP is associated with MES in Chinese middle-aged men.

scholarly journals Increased C-Reactive Protein in Brazilian Children: Association with Cardiometabolic Risk and Metabolic Syndrome Components (PASE Study)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Gomes Suhett ◽  
Helen Hermana Miranda Hermsdorff ◽  
Naruna Pereira Rocha ◽  
Mariane Alves Silva ◽  
Mariana De Santis Filgueiras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Elevated Serum ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk Factors ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Brazilian Children

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a marker of subclinical inflammation that has been found to be associated with cardiovascular disease risk. However, few studies have investigated the relationship between CRP and cardiometabolic markers in a representative sample of prepubescent children. The objective was to evaluate the high-sensitive CRP (hs-CRP) and its association with traditional and nontraditional cardiometabolic risk factors, as well as metabolic syndrome (MetS) components in Brazilian children. This is a cross-sectional representative study, with participants of the Schoolchildren Health Assessment Survey (PASE). Children from 8 to 9 years old (n=350) enrolled in public and private schools in the municipality of Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil, were evaluated. Sociodemographic evaluation was performed through a semistructured questionnaire. Anthropometric, body composition, clinical, and biochemical measures were analyzed for cardiometabolic risk assessment. The total mean of serum hs-CRP concentration was 0.62 (±1.44) mg/L. hs-CRP was significantly correlated with several anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical parameters in this population (P<0.05). hs-CRP was positively associated with the accumulation of cardiometabolic risk factors and MetS components (P<0.05). Children with excessive weight; abdominal obesity; increased gynoid and android body fat; low HDL-c; hyperglycemia; and elevated uric acid, homocysteine, and apoB had higher chances of presenting increased hs-CRP (P<0.05). In this study, Brazilian children with cardiometabolic risk already presented elevated serum hs-CRP concentration. hs-CRP was associated with the increase of traditional and nontraditional cardiometabolic risk factors, as well as the accumulation of MetS components.

scholarly journals C-Reactive Protein and Reactive Oxygen Metabolites in Subjects with Metabolic Syndrome

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 1074-1081 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Kotani ◽  
N Sakane
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk Factors ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Metabolites ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Oxygen Metabolites

OBJECTIVE: This cross-sectional study investigated the correlation between diacron reactive oxygen metabolites (d-ROMs) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in subjects with or without metabolic syndrome. METHODS: Cardiometabolic risk factors, d-ROMs and hs-CRP were determined in 457 women: 123 with metabolic syndrome and 334 without metabolic syndrome. The correlation between d-ROMs and hs-CRP levels was compared between the two groups. RESULTS: The group with metabolic syndrome had significantly higher d-ROMs and hs-CRP levels than the group without metabolic syndrome. While the d-ROMs level was significantly and positively correlated with the hs-CRP level in both groups, the correlation level between the two groups was significantly different. Multiple linear regression analysis adjusted for other cardiometabolic risk factors also showed significant positive correlation between d-ROMs and hs-CRP levels in both groups. CONCLUSION: Subjects with metabolic syndrome may have a closer relationship between inflammation and oxidative stress than subjects without metabolic syndrome, possibly reflecting their increased predisposition to atherosclerosis. Further studies are necessary to confirm the observed relationship.

Abstract T P161: Asymmetric Dimethylarginine, C-reactive Protein, and the Risk of Developing Metabolic Syndrome in Middle-Aged Men

Stroke ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuhiro Nishiyama ◽  
Toshiaki Otsuka ◽  
Masayuki Ueda ◽  
Kazumi Kimura
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Asymmetric Dimethylarginine ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Cox Proportional Hazards Model ◽  
New Combination ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Hs Crp

BACKGROUND: The metabolic syndrome has known as an independent risk factor of stroke. We have recently shown that the measurement of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), an endogenous inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase, may be useful for identifying individuals with a high risk of stroke among Japanese population. We aimed to examine whether serum levels of ADMA and a high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) are associated with the risk of developing metabolic syndrome in middle-aged men. METHODS: In this longitudinal study, serum ADMA and hs-CRP levels were measured in Japanese men without metabolic syndrome, which was diagnosed according to the currently accepted unified criteria. The subjects were followed-up for a maximum of four years to determine new-onset metabolic syndrome. A Cox proportional hazards model with adjusting for potential confounders was applied to determine the hazard ratio (HR) for developing metabolic syndrome according to serum levels of ADMA and hs-CRP, considered either alone or in combination. RESULTS: Of the 848 subjects (mean age, 43 ± 6 years), 100 subjects developed metabolic syndrome. High ADMA levels (≥ 0.45μmol/L) alone did not show a significant HR for developing metabolic syndrome, while high hs-CRP levels (≥ 0.3 mg/L) did (HR 1.82, 95% CI 1.17-2.83). The combination of high levels of both hs-CRP and ADMA had a high HR (2.32, 95% CI 1.30-4.14) as compared to low levels of both markers. In contrast, the HR was not significant in the combination of high hs-CRP and low ADMA levels, as well as low hs-CRP and high ADMA levels. CONCLUSIONS: Serum hs-CRP, but not ADMA, levels were associated with the risk of metabolic syndrome. Furthermore, the combination of high ADMA and high CRP levels increased the risk of metabolic syndrome. Hence, further studies are needed, but measuring the new combination of two markers may potentiate the predictive value for developing cardiovascular diseases including stroke.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF SERUM γ-GLUTAMYL TRANSFERASE AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH HIGH SENSITIVITY C-REACTIVE PROTEIN AND INSULIN LEVELS IN THE PATIENTS WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
R. Dharuni ◽  
B. V. Maruthi Prasad ◽  
H. L. Vishwanth
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Glutamyl Transferase

Background. Metabolic syndrome (MS), a collection of cardiovascular risk factors, is a major worldwide public health problem. The gathered data prove that serum gamma-glutamyl transferase (γGT) activity is a true marker of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is of a prognostic importance as well as the high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP). Objectives. In the study, we sought to evaluate serum γGT activity, hs-CRP and insulin resistance in patients with MS. Methods. The study involved 50 persons with metabolic syndrome and 50 healthy age and sex matched controls. Fasting serum samples of all participants were investigated for γGT, hs-CRP, insulin, blood glucose, lipid profile and liver function tests. Anthropometric measurements and BMI were also calculated Results. In that case 50% showed significantly high γGT compared to the controls, 30% proved increased hs-CRP levels above >0.5 mmol/L, whereas 94% of the controls were within the reference range. 74% of cases revealed the presence of insulin resistance while 32% of the controls showed insulin resistance. High γGT levels were also observed in that case with deranged lipids levels and high BMI. Conclusions. The study suggests that the patients with MS have a higher serum γGT activity. This study also proves that hs-CRP and HOMA-IR, which are independent risk factors of CVD, are also associated with MS. The correlation between γGT and the components of MS are also found significant compared to hs-CRP. Thus, γGT can be considered as an inexpensive and authentic predictor of MS, which can be a manifestation of CVD in near future.

scholarly journals Effects of Six-Week Endurance Training in Liver Enzymes, Lipid Profile, Interleukin-6 and High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Responses in People with a Family History of Coronary Artery Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzad Shiri ◽  
Amirabbas Monazzami ◽  
Mohammad Azizi
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Endurance Training ◽  
Liver Enzymes ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hs Crp

Background: Research on the effects of moderate-intensity endurance training on inflammatory indices and cardiovascular risk factors is limited. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of six weeks of endurance training on liver enzymes, body composition, fat profile, interleukin-6, and C-reactive protein responses in people with a family history of coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods: Thirty men (30 - 45years) participated in this study who were divided into two groups, including the control group (n = 10) and training group (n = 20) systematically. The training group program consisted of running on a treadmill for 30 minutes with an intensity of 55 to 60% of maximum heart rate. These training programs were continued three times a week for six weeks. The control group did not perform any exercise program. ELISA technique was used to measure lipid profile, liver enzymes, interlukin-6 (IL-6), and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), respectively. Results: The results showed that the variables of weight, liver enzymes, fat profile, IL-6, and hs-CRP were significantly different from the pre-test (P < 0.05). Also, in between-group comparison, the results showed that except for the variables of fat percentage and BMI in the other variables of the study, a significant difference was observed (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that moderate-intensity endurance training could be used as a useful way to reduce weight, levels of inflammatory markers, liver enzymes and cardiovascular risk factors in people with a family history of CAD.

scholarly journals Association of high sensitivity C-reactive protein and metabolic syndrome components in middle-aged subjects without overt cardiovascular disease in LitHiR primary prevention programme

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Ieva Marija Saulė ◽  
Jurgita Mikolaitytė ◽  
Jolita Badarienė ◽  
Jūratė Zupkauskienė ◽  
Roma Puronaitė ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Aged Subjects

Summary Objectives: Circulating levels of inflammatory markers such as high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) have been reported to be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), as well as with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Therefore, our objectives were to investigate the associations between hs-CRP levels and individual MetS components as well as to analyse if hs-CRP levels are linked with the number of MetS components present in middle-aged subjects. Design and methods: A cross-sectional study included 4628 middle-aged MetS subjects from the Lithuanian High Cardiovascular Risk primary prevention programme (LitHiR) from 2011 to 2020. MetS was diagnosed according to the National Cholesterol Education Program ATP III modified criteria. CRP was measured by a validated high-sensitivity assay. A hs-CRP cutpoint of 5 mg/l was used to differentiate high and low hs-CRP groups. Results: The mean value of hs-CRP was 3.23 ± 4.04 mg/l, and significantly increased as the number of components of MetS increased (p < 0.001). The concentration of serum hs-CRP was significantly associated with waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and fasting blood glucose (all p < 0.001). However, no statistically significant associations were found between hs-CRP and serum triglycerides (p = 0.340) or serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (p = 0.148). Conclusions: Serum hs-CRP increased progressively with increased waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose in middle-aged subjects with MetS. The higher values of hs-CRP were more often present in obese subjects and women. The incremental rise in mean serum hs-CRP level was found with an increasing number of MetS components.

Abstract P237: Improved Cardio-metabolic Risk Profile through Targeted Life Style Modification Program

Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 129 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sankalp Das ◽  
Maribeth Rouseff ◽  
Thinh H Tran ◽  
Khurram Nasir ◽  
Josette Bou-Khalil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Metabolic Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Risk ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Hs Crp

Introduction: Workplace wellness programs are part of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) strategy at improving cardiovascular health. Data suggest that most cost and risk borne by employers is with metabolic syndrome (MS). The current study aimed to ascertain the primary to short-term (12 weeks) efficacy of a lifestyle intervention improvement program (My Unlimited Potential (myUP), among employees of a health care system in improving metabolic status as well as associated degree of vascular inflammation as measured by high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP). Methods: The MyUP enrolled high risk individuals with at least 2 of the following cardio-metabolic risk factors, total cholesterol ≥ 200 mg/dl, systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg, hemoglobin A1C ≥ 6.5%, and body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30. Improvement in cardio-metabolic risk was assessed by the change in number of metabolic risk components and C-reactive protein (CRP) from baseline to 12 week follow-up. Results: Overall 203 (48±10 years, 78% females) employees were enrolled. The retention of subjects was high with 89% (n=181) of subjects following up at 12 weeks. There were significant changes in the distribution of the number of components of the metabolic syndrome from baseline to 12 weeks follow up, see figure 1. Overall only 25% met criteria for MS at 12 week as compared to 48% at baseline. There were changes in the overall median hsCRP at 12 weeks follow-up compared to baseline, 3.6(1.8-7.9) vs. 4.4(2.0-8.4). We also noticed improvement in median hs-CRP levels across the categories of improving metabolic risk factors. Among individuals who had improvement in 1-2 MS risk factors, the median hsCRP at follow-up compared to baseline was 4.6(2.2-8.8) vs. 5.2(2.7-8.9) p=0.6090 and those with improvements in >2 MS components it was 3.3(2.5-5.3) vs. 5.0(3.5-7.14) p=0.1614. Conclusion: Measurable cardio-metabolic risk reduction was achieved, benefiting participant of a targeted Life style modification intervention program.

scholarly journals Serum High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Endogenous Sex Hormones in Diabetic Men

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
Shakir F.T. Al-Aaraji
Keyword(s):  
Sex Hormones ◽  
Serum Testosterone ◽  
Total Testosterone ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Dm Type 2 ◽  
Endogenous Sex Hormones

The objective of this cross sectional study was to assess the effect of diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2  in men on endogenous sex hormones: estradiol (E2) and  total testosterone (TT); pituitary gland hormones: follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)  as well as high sensitive C-Reactive protein (hs-CRP) in men. This study comprised a total of (80) subjects out of which (40) were normal and (40) were diabetic males. The results obtained indicated a significant increasing (p≤ 0.05) of serum hs-CRP and E2 in men with DM type 2 comparison to non-diabetics, while a significant reduction (p≤ 0.05) of  serum testosterone in men with DM type 2 comparison to non-diabetics, and non-significant reduction of serum LH, FSH in men with DM type 2 comparison to non-diabetics were observed. The data from this study show the role of endogenous sex hormones and hs-CRP in diabetes risk. Testosterone levels are partly influenced by insulin resistance, which may represent an important avenue for intervention

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