scholarly journals The Association of Free Fatty Acids and Eicosanoids with the Severity of Depressive Symptoms in Stroke Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (15) ◽  
pp. 5220
Author(s):  
Dariusz Kotlega ◽  
Agnieszka Zembron-Lacny ◽  
Monika Golab-Janowska ◽  
Przemyslaw Nowacki ◽  
Malgorzata Szczuko
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Free Fatty Acids ◽  
Eicosatrienoic Acid ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Lipoxin A4 ◽  
Tridecanoic Acid ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The study was designed to demonstrate the relationship of free fatty acids (FFAs) and eicosanoids levels with the severity of depressive symptoms in stroke. The ischemic stroke patients (n = 74) were included in the prospective study. The risk of depression was evaluated by the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) 7 days and 6 months after the stroke onset. FFAs and inflammatory metabolites were determined by gas chromatography and liquid chromatography. In the acute phase of stroke, BDI-II and FFAs inversely correlated with C13:0 tridecanoic acid, C15:1 cis-10-pentadecanoid acid, C17:1 cis-10- heptadecanoid acid, C18:0 stearic acid, C20:3n6 eicosatrienoic acid, C22:1cis13 docosenoic acid and C22:6n3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA level was significantly lower in patients with low vs. high BDI-II score. In the follow-up examination, BDI-II score directly correlated with C16:0 palmitic acid. The changes in BDI-II score during 6-month observation inversely correlated with lipoxin A4 and protectin D1, and directly correlated with 5-oxo-ETE. Importantly, the severity of depressive symptoms was associated with n3 PUFA level. Diet-derived FFAs were observed to potentially affect the inflammatory pathways in pathogenesis of depression in stroke and reduced DHA levels can attenuate depressive symptoms in stroke patients.

scholarly journals Free Fatty Acids and Their Inflammatory Derivatives Affect BDNF in Stroke Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Dariusz Kotlega ◽  
Agnieszka Zembron-Lacny ◽  
Barbara Morawin ◽  
Monika Golab-Janowska ◽  
Przemyslaw Nowacki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Free Fatty Acids ◽  
Linolenic Acid ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Eicosatrienoic Acid ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Bdnf Level ◽  
Lipoxin A4 ◽  
Study Laboratory

Objective. The neurotrophin brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) affects poststroke functional outcome, neurogenesis, neuroprotection, and neuroplasticity. Its level is related to the diet and nutritional status, and more specifically, it is free fatty acids (FFAs) and eicosanoids that can have an impact on the BDNF level. The aim of this study was to analyze the potential impact of FFAs and eicosanoids on the BDNF level in stroke patients. Material and Methods. Seventy-three ischemic stroke patients were prospectively enrolled in the study. Laboratory tests were performed in all subjects, including the levels of FFAs, eicosanoids, and BDNF. FFAs and inflammatory metabolites were determined by gas chromatography and liquid chromatography, while BDNF was evaluated by the immune-enzymatic method (ELISA). Results. The plasma level of BDNF negatively correlated with C22:1n9 13 erucic acid, C18:3n3 linolenic acid (ALA), and lipoxin A4 15-epi-LxA4. A direct association was observed in relation to BDNF and C16:1 palmitoleic acid and C20:3n6 eicosatrienoic acid (dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA)). Conclusions. Saturated fatty acids and omega-3 and omega-9 erucic acids can affect signaling in the BDNF synthesis resulting in the decrease in BDNF. There is a beneficial effect of DGLA on the BDNF level, while the effect of ALA on BDNF can be inhibitory. Specialized proresolving lipid mediators can play a role in the BDNF metabolism. BDNF can interact with inflammation as the risk factor in the cardiovascular disorders, including stroke.

The Relationship of Fasting Free Fatty Acids, Adipose Tissue, Insulin Resistance, and Fasting Glucose Concentrations with Subsequent ß-Cell Function in Nondiabetic Subjects

Diabetes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 1812-P
Author(s):  
MARIA D. HURTADO ◽  
J.D. ADAMS ◽  
MARCELLO C. LAURENTI ◽  
CHIARA DALLA MAN ◽  
CLAUDIO COBELLI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Free Fatty Acids ◽  
Cell Function ◽  
Fasting Glucose ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship of blood pressure with glucose, insulin, heart rate, free fatty acids and plasma cortisol levels according to degree of obesity in middle-aged men

1996 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Filipovsky ◽  
Pierre Ducimetiere ◽  
Eveline Eschwege ◽  
Jacques L. Richard ◽  
Gabriel Rosselin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Free Fatty Acids ◽  
Plasma Cortisol ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Cortisol Levels ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship of circulating glucose, ketones, and F.F.A. to milk production in Awassi ewes

1967 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. H. Adler ◽  
E. Lotan
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Free Fatty Acids ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Ketone Group ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Low Serum ◽  
Clinical Cases

The relationship between milk production, blood glucose, blood ketones and free fatty acids (F.F.A.) were studied in lactating Awassi ewes. Increased milk production in ewes was associated with diminished blood glucose and increased serum F.F.A. Clinical cases of ketosis were not observed.The ewes studied here could be divided into two metabolic populations depending on their blood ketone levels. Those with blood ketone levels of 11 mg % or more, did not show a significant increase in serum F.F.A. or a decrease in blood glucose values with increased milk production. The group of ewes with less than 11 mg % blood ketones showed a significant decrease in blood glucose and a significant increase in serum F.F.A. as milk production increased. Ketonemia of the high ketone group of ewes, was associated with relatively low serum F.F.A. levels. It is suggested that these ketones not originate from depot fat via serum F.F.A. These ketones and/or their precursors, acetic and butyric acids probably participate in caloric homeostasis and are associated with a glucose sparing serum F.F.A. suppressing mechanism.The suggestion that ketones derived from rumen (R.D.K.) should be distinguished from those derived from adipose tissue (A.D.K.) is discussed.

scholarly journals The relationship of dispositional compassion for others with depressive symptoms over a 15-year prospective follow-up

2019 ◽  
Vol 250 ◽  
pp. 354-362
Author(s):  
Aino Saarinen ◽  
Liisa Keltikangas-Järvinen ◽  
C. Robert Cloninger ◽  
Juha Veijola ◽  
Marko Elovainio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Free Fatty Acids Are Associated with the Cognitive Functions in Stroke Survivors

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6500
Author(s):  
Dariusz Kotlęga ◽  
Barbara Peda ◽  
Joanna Palma ◽  
Agnieszka Zembroń-Łacny ◽  
Monika Gołąb-Janowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Free Fatty Acids ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Myristic Acid ◽  
Digit Span ◽  
Verbal Learning ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Post Stroke

Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of motor impairment and psychosocial disability. Although free fatty acids (FFA) have been proven to affect the risk of stroke and potentially dementia, the evidence of their impact on cognitive functions in stroke patients is lacking. We aimed to establish such potential relationships. Seventy-two ischemic stroke patients were prospectively analysed. Their cognitive functions were assessed seven days post-stroke and six months later as follow-up (n = 41). Seven days post-stroke analysis of serum FFAs levels showed direct correlations between Cognitive Verbal Learning Test (CVLT) and the following FFAs: C20:4n6 arachidonic acid and C20:5n3 eicosapentaenoic acid, while negative correlations were observed for C18:3n3 linolenic acid (ALA), C18:4 n3 stearidonic acid and C23:0 tricosanoic acid. Follow-up examination with CVLT revealed positive correlations with C15:0 pentadecanoid acid, C18:3n6 gamma linoleic acid, SDA, C23:0 tricosanoic acid and negative correlations with C14:0 myristic acid and C14:1 myristolenic acids. Several tests (Trail Making Test, Stroop Dots Trail, Digit Span Test and Verbal Fluency Test) were directly correlated mainly with C14:0 myristic acid and C14:1 myristolenic acid, while corresponding negatively with C18:1 vaccinic acid, C20:3n3 cis-11-eicosatrienoic acid, C22:1/C20:1 cis11- eicosanic acid and C20:2 cis-11-eicodienoic acid. No correlations between Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) test performed on seventh day, and FFAs levels were found. Saturated fatty acids play a negative role in long-term cognitive outcomes in stroke patients. The metabolic cascade of polyunsaturated fatty acids (n3 PUFA) and the synthesis of (AA) can be involved in pathogenesis of stroke-related cognitive impairment.

The relationship of free fatty acids with the binding of oestradiol to SHBG and to albumin in women

1990 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy J.A. Key ◽  
Malcolm C. Pike ◽  
John W. Moore ◽  
Dennis Y. Wang ◽  
Barbara Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Free Fatty Acids ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

A Decade of Disparities in Diabetes Technology Use and HbA1c in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes: A Trans-Atlantic Comparison

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ananta Addala ◽  
Marie Auzanneau ◽  
Kellee Miller ◽  
Werner Maier ◽  
Nicole Foster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Hemoglobin A1c ◽  
Diabetes Technology ◽  
Design And Methods ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes

<b>Objective:</b> As diabetes technology use in youth increases worldwide, inequalities in access may exacerbate disparities in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). We hypothesized an increasing gap in diabetes technology use by socioeconomic status (SES) would be associated with increased HbA1c disparities. <p> </p> <p><b>Research Design and Methods: </b>Participants aged <18 years with diabetes duration ≥1 year in the Type 1 Diabetes Exchange (T1DX, US, n=16,457) and Diabetes Prospective Follow-up (DPV, Germany, n=39,836) registries were categorized into lowest (Q1) to highest (Q5) SES quintiles. Multiple regression analyses compared the relationship of SES quintiles with diabetes technology use and HbA1c from 2010-2012 and 2016-2018. </p> <p> </p> <p><b>Results: </b>HbA1c was higher in participants with lower SES (in 2010-2012 & 2016-2018, respectively: 8.0% & 7.8% in Q1 and 7.6% & 7.5% in Q5 for DPV; and 9.0% & 9.3% in Q1 and 7.8% & 8.0% in Q5 for T1DX). For DPV, the association between SES and HbA1c did not change between the two time periods, whereas for T1DX, disparities in HbA1c by SES increased significantly (p<0.001). After adjusting for technology use, results for DPV did not change whereas the increase in T1DX was no longer significant.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Conclusions: </b>Although causal conclusions cannot be drawn, diabetes technology use is lowest and HbA1c is highest in those of the lowest SES quintile in the T1DX and this difference for HbA1c broadened in the last decade. Associations of SES with technology use and HbA1c were weaker in the DPV registry. </p>

scholarly journals The Relationship of Psychiatric Symptoms with Performance-Based and Self-Reported Cognitive Function After Ischemic Stroke

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Kliem ◽  
Elise Gjestad ◽  
Truls Ryum ◽  
Alexander Olsen ◽  
Bente Thommessen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Cognitive Difficulties ◽  
Memory And Attention ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objective: Findings on the relationship of psychiatric symptoms with performance-based and self-reported cognitive function post-stroke are inconclusive. We aimed to (1) study the relation of depression and anxiety to performance-based cognitive function and (2) explore a broader spectrum of psychiatric symptoms and their association with performance-based versus self-reported cognitive function. Method: Individuals with supratentorial ischemic stroke performed neuropsychological examination 3 months after stroke. For primary analyses, composite scores for memory and attention/executive function were calculated based on selected neuropsychological tests, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used. Psychiatric symptoms and self-reported cognitive function for secondary aims were assessed using the Symptom-Checklist-90 – Revised (SCL-90-R). Results: In a sample of 86 patients [mean (M) age: 64.6 ± 9.2; Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), 3–7 days post-stroke: M = 28.4 ± 1.7; National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) after 3 months: M = 0.7 ± 1.6] depressive symptoms (HADS) were associated with poorer memory performance after controlling for age, sex, and education (p ≤ .01). In a subsample (n = 41; Age: M = 65.7 ± 8.1; MMSE: M = 28.4 ± 1.8; NIHSS: M = 1.0 ± 1.9), symptoms of phobic anxiety (SCL-90-R) were associated with poorer performance-based memory and attention/executive function, and symptoms of anxiety (SCL-90-R) with lower attention/executive function. Higher levels of self-reported cognitive difficulties were associated with higher scores in all psychiatric domains (p ≤ .05). Conclusion: Even in relatively well-functioning stroke patients, depressive symptoms are associated with poorer memory. The results also suggest that various psychiatric symptoms are more related to self-reported rather than to performance-based cognitive function. Screening for self-reported cognitive difficulties may not only help to identify patients with cognitive impairment, but also those who need psychological treatment.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Correlation between Postherpetic Itch and Neuropathic Pain over Time

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rie Ishikawa ◽  
Masako Iseki ◽  
Rie Koga ◽  
Eiichi Inada
Keyword(s):  
Neuropathic Pain ◽  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Paindetect Questionnaire ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Over Time

Postherpetic itch (PHI), or herpes zoster itch, is an intractable and poorly understood disease. We targeted 94 herpes zoster patients to investigate their pain and itch intensities at three separate stages of the condition (acute, subacute, and chronic). We used painDETECT questionnaire (PDQ) scores to investigate the correlation between PHI and neuropathic pain. Seventy-six patients were able to complete follow-up surveys. The prevalence of PHI was 47/76 (62%), 28/76 (37%), and 34/76 (45%) at the acute, subacute, and chronic stages, respectively. PHI manifestation times and patterns varied. We investigated the relationship of PHI with neuropathic pain using the visual analog scale (VAS), which is a measure of pain intensity, and the PDQ, which is a questionnaire used to evaluate the elements of neuropathic pain. The VAS and PDQ scores did not differ significantly between PHI-positive and PHI-negative patients. A large neuropathic component was not found for herpes zoster itch, suggesting that neuropathic pain treatments may not able to adequately control the itch. Accordingly, we suggest that a more PHI-focused therapy is required to address this condition.

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