scholarly journals SEM (EDX) is an indispensable tool for the characterization of subcutaneous, preperitoneal and visceral adipose tissue of obese patients

Chemija ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramūnas Skaudžius ◽  
Martynas Misevičius ◽  
Vilma Brimienė ◽  
Margarita Beniušė ◽  
Gintautas Brimas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Human Adipose Tissue ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Tissue Samples ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Essential Step ◽  
Indispensable Tool ◽  
Visceral Adipose ◽  
First Time

In this work the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) elemental analysis were used for the characterization of adipose tissue samples taken from volunteer obese patients. The adipose tissue was taken from subcutaneous, preperitoneal and visceral layers of the adipose tissue. The obtained results provided information about the structural composition of adipose tissue layers in the human body, as well as the main microstructural features. It was demonstrated for the first time, to the best of our knowledge, that SEM and EDX are indispensable tools in order to investigate some special morphological features and the elemental composition of different layers of the human adipose tissue, identifying the surface microstructure and its qualitative composition. From the obtained results we concluded that such characterization of the adipose tissue is an essential step for the possible prediction of symptoms of different diseases.

scholarly journals Evidences for Expression and Location of ANGPTL8 in Human Adipose Tissue

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Catalano-Iniesta ◽  
Virginia Sánchez Robledo ◽  
María Carmen Iglesias-Osma ◽  
Amparo Galán Albiñana ◽  
Sixto Carrero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Visceral Adipose Tissue ◽  
In Situ Hybridisation ◽  
Human Adipose Tissue ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Morbid Obese ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Visceral Adipose

The metabolism of triglycerides (TGs) is regulated, among others, by the lipoprotein lipase (LPL) that hydrolyses the TGs on endothelial cells. In turn, LPL is inhibited by the ANGPTLs family of proteins, such as ANGPTL3, 4, and, 8; the latter is the least known. In this work, we have tried to establish the expression and localisation of the Angiopoietin-like 8 (ANGPTL8) protein in the visceral adipose tissue (VAT) of morbid-obese and non-obese patients. 109 subjects (66 women and 43 men) undergoing laparoscopic surgery participated in this study. A blood sample and a portion of the VAT were obtained, and the patients were classified according to their Body Mass Index (BMI) as non-obese (19.5–30 kg/m2) and morbid-obese (40–50 kg/m2). No significant changes in ANGPTL8 plasma levels were determined by EIA in obese patients. The immunocytochemistry and Western blotting showed the presence of increased ANGPTL8 in morbid-obese patients (p < 0.05). In-situ hybridisation and a real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) confirmed that the mRNA that encodes ANGPTL8 was present in adipocytes, without differences in their nutritional state (p = 0.89), and even in the endothelial cells. Our data suggests that ANGPT8 plasmatic levels do not change significantly in patients with morbid obesity, although there is a modest difference related to gender. Besides, we demonstrate that in visceral adipose tissue, ANGPTL8 is well defined in the cytoplasm of adipocytes coexisting with perilipin-1 and its mRNA, also is present in endothelial cells. These findings suggest the possibility that among other functions, ANGPTL8 could perform either a paracrine and/or an endocrine role in the adipose tissue.

scholarly journals Cross calibration of two dual-energy X-ray densitometers and comparison of visceral adipose tissue measurements by iDXA and MRI

Obesity ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 332-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Reinhardt ◽  
Paolo Piaggi ◽  
Barbara DeMers ◽  
Cathy Trinidad ◽  
Jonathan Krakoff
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Visceral Adipose Tissue ◽  
Dual Energy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cross Calibration ◽  
Visceral Adipose

Overexpression of hepatic 5α-reductase and 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in visceral adipose tissue is associated with hyperinsulinemia in morbidly obese patients

Metabolism ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 60 (12) ◽  
pp. 1775-1780 ◽  
Author(s):  
René Baudrand ◽  
José Miguel Domínguez ◽  
Cristian A. Carvajal ◽  
Arnoldo Riquelme ◽  
Carmen Campino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Visceral Adipose Tissue ◽  
Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Visceral Adipose

Synthesis and characterization of meso-to-meso directly linked porphyrin-diazaporphyrin triads

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (09n10) ◽  
pp. 814-820
Author(s):  
Yingying Jia ◽  
Ling Xu ◽  
Bangshao Yin ◽  
Mingbo Zhou ◽  
Jianxin Song
Keyword(s):  
Nickel Complex ◽  
High Resolution Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Dihedral Angles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Extinction Coefficients ◽  
X Ray ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
First Time ◽  
Molar Extinction Coefficients

Beginning with 5,10,15-triarylporphyrin-nickel complex, five meso-to-meso directly linked porphyrin-diazaporphyrin triads were successfully prepared for the first time through a series of reactions including formylation via Vilsmeier–Haack reaction, condensation with pyrrole, bromination with [Formula: see text]-Bromosuccinimide (NBS), oxidation with 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ), metal-templated cyclization of dibromodipyrrin-metal complexes with NaN[Formula: see text] and demetalization. All these triads were comprehensively characterized by [Formula: see text]H NMR, high-resolution mass spectrometry and UV-vis absorption. In addition, the structure of compound 6Ni was unambiguously determined by X-ray diffraction analysis, which showed that the two dihedral angles are both 86.65 (4)[Formula: see text] between each mean plane of porphyrin and that of central diazaporphyrin The UV-vis absorption spectra disclosed that the longest wavelengths of Soret bands and Q bands for these triads were observed at 429 and 642 nm, respectively. In contrast to diazaporphyrin-porphyrin dyads, diazaporphyrin dimers and diazaporphyrin monomers reported previously the molar extinction coefficients, particularly for triad 8Ni are much higher.

Excess of visceral adipose tissue with or without aortic elongation leads to a steeper heart position

2021 ◽  
pp. 028418512110340
Author(s):  
S Petteri Kauhanen ◽  
Petri Saari ◽  
Tarmo Korpela ◽  
Timo Liimatainen ◽  
Ritva Vanninen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Visceral Adipose Tissue ◽  
Interquartile Range ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Aortic Diseases ◽  
Clinical Value ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
History Of ◽  
Axial Ct ◽  
Visceral Adipose

Background The heart’s position determined as the heart–aorta angle (HAA) has been demonstrated to associate with ascending aortic (AA) dilatation. Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and aortic elongation may shift the heart to the steeper position. Purpose To investigate whether VAT and aortic length influence the HAA. Material and Methods We examined 346 consecutive patients (58.4% men; mean age = 67.0 ± 14.1 years) who underwent aortic computed tomography angiography (CTA). HAA was measured as the angle between the long axis of the heart and AA midline. The amount of VAT was measured at the level of middle L4 vertebra from a single axial CT slice. Aortic length was measured by combining four anatomical segments in different CTA images. The amount of VAT and aortic length were determined as mild with values in the lowest quartile and as excessive with values in the other three quartiles. Results A total of 191 patients (55.2%) had no history of aortic diseases, 134 (38.7%) displayed AA dilatation, 8 (2.3%) had abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), and 13 (3.8%) had both AA dilatation and AAA. There was a strong nonlinear regression between smaller HAA and VAT/height, and HAA and aortic length/height. Median HAA was 124.2° (interquartile range 119.0°–130.8°) in patients with a mild amount of VAT versus 120.5° (interquartile range 115.4°–124.7°) in patients with excessive VAT ( P < 0.001). Conclusion An excessive amount of VAT and aortic elongation led to a steeper heart position. These aspects may possess clinical value when evaluating aortic diseases in obese patients.

Organohalogen Residues in Human Adipose Autopsy Samples from Six Ontario Municipalities

1988 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 410-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
David T Williams ◽  
Guy L Lebel ◽  
Elizabeth Junkins
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Great Lakes ◽  
Pesticide Residues ◽  
Human Adipose Tissue ◽  
Frequency Of Occurrence ◽  
Tissue Samples ◽  
Male And Female

Abstract Human adipose tissue samples obtained during autopsies in 6 Canadian Great Lakes municipalities were analyzed for chlorobenzenes, polychlorobiphenyls, and organohalogen pesticide residues. The frequency of occurrence and the range and mean for 2JJ organohalogen residues are reported for male and female donors in each municipality. Overall mean residue values in females were significantly higher than those in males for hexachlorobenzen;, β-HCH, p,p'- DDE,»,/» -DDD + o,p'-DDT, and p,p'-DDT. The means and ranges of residue values were similar to those reported in previous Canadian surveys.

scholarly journals Vitamin D alleviates oxidative stress in adipose tissue and mesenteric vessels from obese patients with subclinical inflammation

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihaela Ionica ◽  
Oana M. Aburel ◽  
Adrian Vaduva ◽  
Alexandra Petrus ◽  
Sonia Rațiu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Vascular Function ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Active Form ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species Generation ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Tissue Samples

Obesity is an age-independent, lifestyle-triggered, pandemic disease associated with both endothelial and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) dysfunction leading to cardiometabolic complications mediated via increased oxidative stress and persistent chronic inflammation. The purpose of the present study was to assess the oxidative stress in VAT and vascular samples and the effect of in vitro administration of vitamin D. VAT and mesenteric artery branches were harvested during abdominal surgery performed on patients referred for general surgery (n = 30) that were randomized into two subgroups: nonobese and obese. Serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and vitamin D were measured. Tissue samples were treated or not with the active form of vitamin D: 1,25(OH)2D3 (100 nmol/L, 12 h). The main findings are that in obese patients, (i) a low vitamin D status was associated with increased inflammatory markers and reactive oxygen species generation in VAT and vascular samples and (ii) in vitro incubation with vitamin D alleviated oxidative stress in VAT and vascular preparations and also improved the vascular function. We report here that the serum level of vitamin D is inversely correlated with the magnitude of oxidative stress in the adipose tissue. Ex vivo treatment with active vitamin D mitigated obesity-related oxidative stress.

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