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SUMMARY: Obesity-related pathophysiologies such as insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome show a markedly increased risk for type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This risk appears to be linked to alterations in adipose tissue function, leading to chronic inflammation and the dysregulation of adipocyte-derived factors. Brassica rapa have been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of several diseases, including diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the effect of nutritional stress induced by a high-fat and high-sucrose diet on the pathophysiology of visceral adipose tissue and the therapeutic effect of Brassica rapa in male Wistar rats. We subjected experimental rats to a high-fat (10 %) high-sucrose (20 %)/per day for 11 months and treated them for 20 days with aqueous extract Br (AEBr) at 200 mg/kg at the end of the experiment. At the time of sacrifice, we monitored plasma and tissue biochemical parameters as well as the morpho-histopathology of visceral adipose tissue. We found AEBr corrected metabolic parameters and inflammatory markers in homogenized visceral adipose tissue and reduced hypertrophy, hyperplasia, and lipid droplets. These results suggest that AEBr enhances anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and a protective effect on adipose tissue morphology in type 2 diabetes and obesity.

La fisiopatología relacionadas con la obesidad, como la resistencia a la insulina y el síndrome metabólico, muestran un riesgo notablemente mayor de diabetes tipo 2 y enfermedad cardiovascular aterosclerótica. Este riesgo parece estar relacionado con alteraciones en la función del tejido adiposo, lo que lleva a una inflamación crónica y a la desregulación de los factores derivados de los adipocitos. Brassica rapa se ha utilizado en la medicina tradicional para el tratamiento de varias enfermedades, incluida la diabetes. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar el efecto del estrés nutricional inducido por una dieta rica en grasas y sacarosa sobre la fisiopatología del tejido adiposo visceral y el efecto terapéutico de Brassica rapa en ratas Wistar macho. Sometimos a ratas experimentales a una dieta rica en grasas (10 %) y alta en sacarosa (20 %)/por día durante 11 meses y las tratamos durante 20 días con extracto acuoso de Br (AEBr) a 200 mg/kg al final del experimento. En el momento del sacrificio, monitoreamos los parámetros bioquímicos plasmáticos y tisulares, así como la morfohistopatología del tejido adiposo visceral. Encontramos parámetros metabólicos corregidos por AEBr y marcadores inflamatorios en tejido adiposo visceral homogeneizado y reducción de hipertrofia, hiperplasia y gotitas de lípidos. Estos resultados sugieren que AEBr mejora el efecto antidiabético, antiinflamatorio y protector sobre la morfología del tejido adiposo en la diabetes tipo 2 y la obesidad.

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Neuregulins (NRGs) are a family of signaling proteins that bind to receptor tyrosine kinases of the ErbB family (ErbB2 to ErbB4), which can homo- or heterodimerize depending on their structural features and cell type. Many studies have proposed that decreased NRG levels are a common characteristic of obesity. In liver and adipose tissue, the increase in NRG expression has protective effects against obesity. However, it is still unknown whether ErbBs expression is altered in this pathology. We hypothesized that high fat diet-induced obesity downregulates ErbB receptors expression in obese mice compared to normal weight mice. Males C57BL/6 mice (n=6-7 for each group) were fed for 12 weeks and divided into: (i) control diet (CD; 10%-kcal fat, 20%-kcal protein, 70%-kcal carbohydrates), and (ii) high fat diet (HFD; 60%-kcal fat, 20%-kcal protein, 20%-kcal carbohydrates). General parameters and ErbBs expression (qPCR, immunohistochemistry and Western blot) were evaluated. We observed a significant increase in final body weight (47%), adipose tissue to body weight ratio (244%) and HOMA-IR (69%), among other parameters, in obese mice. In HFD group significantly decreased ErbB2 (48%) and ErbB3 (66%) mRNA levels in liver (no change in ErbB4), and ErbB2 (43%), ErbB3 (76%) and ErbB4 (35%) in adipose tissue, compared to CD. Furthermore, ErbB2 and ErbB3 protein levels decreased significantly in HFD group compared to the CD in liver. Therefore, our results suggest that HFD-induced obesity significantly decreases ErbBs expression in liver and adipose tissue in this murine model, that may be associated with alterations in the NRG pathway in obese mice.

Las neuregulinas (NRGs) son una familia de proteínas de señalización que se unen a receptores tirosina quinasas de la familia ErbB (ErbB2 a ErbB4), que pueden homo- o heterodimerizar dependiendo de sus características estructurales y del tipo celular. Estudios han propuesto que la disminución de los niveles de NRG es una característica común de la obesidad. En el hígado y el tejido adiposo (TA), el aumento de la expresión de NRG tiene efectos protectores contra la obesidad. Sin embargo, aún se desconoce si la expresión de ErbBs está alterada en esta patología. Nuestra hipótesis es que la obesidad inducida por una dieta alta en grasas (DAG) disminuye la expresión de los ErbB en ratones obesos. Ratones machos C57BL/6 (n=6-7 para c/grupo) fueron alimentados durante 12 semanas y divididos en: (i) dieta control (DC; 10%-kcal grasa, 20%-kcal proteína, 70%-kcal carbohidratos), y (ii) DAG (60%-kcal grasa, 20%-kcal proteína, 20%-kcal carbohidratos). Se evaluaron los parámetros generales y la expresión de ErbBs (qPCR, inmunohistoquímica y Western blot). Observamos un aumento significativo del peso corporal final (47%), de la relación tejido adiposo/peso corporal (244%) y del HOMA-IR (69%), entre otros parámetros, en ratones obesos. En este grupo disminuyó significativamente los niveles de ARNm de ErbB2 (48%) y ErbB3 (66%) en el hígado (sin cambios en ErbB4), y de ErbB2 (43%), ErbB3 (76%) y ErbB4 (35%) en el TA. Además, los niveles de proteína ErbB2 y ErbB3 disminuyeron significativamente, en comparación con el grupo DC en el hígado. Nuestros resultados sugieren que la obesidad inducida por DAG disminuye significativamente la expresión de ErbBs en el hígado y el TA, que puede estar asociado con alteraciones en la vía NRG en ratones obesos.

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BACKGROUND@#It is crucial to understand the seasonal variation of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) for the detection and management of MetS. Previous studies have demonstrated the seasonal variations in MetS prevalence and its markers, but their methods are not robust. To clarify the concrete seasonal variations in the MetS prevalence and its markers, we utilized a powerful method called Seasonal Trend Decomposition Procedure based on LOESS (STL) and a big dataset of health checkups.@*METHODS@#A total of 1,819,214 records of health checkups (759,839 records for men and 1,059,375 records for women) between April 2012 and December 2017 were included in this study. We examined the seasonal variations in the MetS prevalence and its markers using 5 years and 9 months health checkup data and STL analysis. MetS markers consisted of waist circumference (WC), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), fasting plasma glucose (FPG).@*RESULTS@#We found that the MetS prevalence was high in winter and somewhat high in August. Among men, MetS prevalence was 2.64 ± 0.42 (mean ± SD) % higher in the highest month (January) than in the lowest month (June). Among women, MetS prevalence was 0.53 ± 0.24% higher in the highest month (January) than in the lowest month (June). Additionally, SBP, DBP, and HDL-C exhibited simple variations, being higher in winter and lower in summer, while WC, TG, and FPG displayed more complex variations.@*CONCLUSIONS@#This finding, complex seasonal variations of MetS prevalence, WC, TG, and FPG, could not be derived from previous studies using just the mean values in spring, summer, autumn and winter or the cosinor analysis. More attention should be paid to factors affecting seasonal variations of central obesity, dyslipidemia and insulin resistance.

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Objetivo: Establecer la morbimortalidad postoperatoria de la gastrectomía vertical laparoscópica y el bypass gástrico laparoscópico en Y de Roux. Método: estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo, longitudinal. La muestra estuvo conformada por pacientes sometidos a gastrectomía vertical laparoscópica y bypass gástrico laparoscópico en la unidad de Cirugía Bariátrica del Hospital Universitario de Caracas, Venezuela, con seguimiento posterior de los mismos por parte de esta unidad. Resultados: La muestra estuvo conformada por 153 pacientes, de los cuales el 85,6 % (131) fueron sometidos a bypass gástrico laparoscópico y 14,4 % (22) a gastrectomía vertical laparoscópica. El 17,6 % eran del sexo masculino, 82,4 % del sexo femenino; el peso, talla, índice de masa corporal (IMC) y tiempo quirúrgico promedios fueron 126,9 kg, 1,6 m, 47,1 kg/m2 y 131,7 minutos, para bypass gástrico respectivamente, al comparar con el grupo de pacientes sometidos a gastrectomía vertical laparoscópica se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en peso e IMC (p<0,001). La comorbilidad más frecuente fue la hipertensión arterial (29,4 %), seguida de la resistencia a la insulina (27,5 %). No se encontraron complicaciones médicas en la serie de pacientes estudiados. Dos pacientes con bypass gástrico tuvieron fuga de la gastroyeyunoanastomosis, sin diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p = 0,83). No hubo mortalidad postoperatoria en ningún grupo. Conclusión: El bypass gástrico y la gastrectomía en manga son procedimientos seguros, siendo la gastrectomía vertical laparoscópica el procedimiento con menor tendencia a presentar complicaciones postoperatorias(AU)

Objective: To establish the postoperative morbidity and mortality of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Method: retrospective, descriptive, longitudinal study. The sample was made up of patients undergoing laparoscopic vertical gastrectomy and laparoscopic gastric bypass in the Bariatric Surgery unit of the University Hospital of Caracas, Venezuela, with subsequent follow-up by this unit. Results: The sample consisted of 153 patients, of which 85.6% (131) underwent laparoscopic gastric bypass and 14.4% (22) underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. 17.6% were male, 82.4% were female; The average weight, height, body mass index (BMI) and surgical time were 126.9 kg, 1.6 m, 47.1 kg/m2 and 131.7 minutes, for gastric bypass, respectively, when compared with the group of patients undergoing laparoscopic vertical gastrectomy, statistically significant differences were found in weight and BMI (p<0.001). The most common comorbidity was high blood pressure (29.4%), followed by insulin resistance (27.5%). No medical complications were found in the series of patients studied. Two patients with gastric bypass had gastrojejunostomy leak, without a statistically significant difference (p = 0.83). There was no postoperative mortality in any group. Conclusion: Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are safe procedures, with laparoscopic vertical gastrectomy being the procedure with the least tendency to present postoperative complications(AU)

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La enfermedad de hígado graso no alcohólico (EHGNA) abarca desde una acumulación simple de lípidos neutros, triacilglicéridos (TAG) y colesterol en más del 5% de los hepatocitos, hasta una forma más avanzada llamada esteatohepatitis no alcohólica (EHNA), la que incluye inflamación lobular, balonamiento hepático y, en algunos casos, se asocia con fibrosis hepática. La creciente prevalencia de la EHGNA asociada a la dieta, especialmente aquellas ricas en grasas y carbohidratos, como la fructosa, ha orientado el enfoque de esta investigación. Nuestro objetivo fue analizar cómo la suplementación de fructosa, junto a una dieta alta en grasas, contribuye a la progresión desde EHGNA a EHNA, evaluando su efecto en marcadores lipogénicos y fibróticos. Ratones macho de la cepa C57BL/6 (n=9) fueron alimentados con dieta alta en grasa (DAG) (n=5) o dieta alta en grasa más fructosa (DAG+F) (n=4) durante 17 semanas. Se evaluaron parámetros generales (peso corporal, de tejido adiposo y hepático), niveles de glicemia e insulinemia, HOMA, histología hepática y adiposa; niveles de expresión de marcadores inflamatorios (TNF-α e IL-1b), lipogénicos (SREBP-1c, FAS) y fibrogénicos (TGF-ß, α-SMA). La suplementación con fructosa no generó diferencias respecto al peso corporal, peso del hígado o del tejido adiposo, ni sobre la glicemia basal y el HOMA-IR en comparación con la DAG, pero incrementó los niveles de insulina. Además, indujo esteatosis macrovesicular, junto con un incremento en el balonamiento celular, inflamación lobulillar y fibrosis. Concluimos que la suplementación de fructosa junto con la DAG indujo un estado pre-fibrótico, caracterizado por el incremento de α-SMA y de marcadores lipogénicos.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) ranges from a simple accumulation of neutral lipids, triacylglycerides (TAG) and cholesterol in more than 5% of hepatocytes, to a more advanced form called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which includes lobular inflammation, hepatic ballooning and, in some cases, is associated with hepatic fibrosis. The increasing prevalence of NASH associated with diet, especially those rich in fats and carbohydrates, such as fructose, has guided the focus of this research. Our aim was to analyze how fructose supplementation, together with a high-fat diet, contributes to the progression from NAFLD to NASH, evaluating its effect on lipogenic and fibrotic markers. Male C57BL/6 strain mice (n=9) were fed high-fat diet (HFD) (n=5) or high-fat diet plus fructose (HFD+F) (n=4) for 17 weeks. General parameters (body, adipose and liver tissue weight), glycemia and insulinemia levels, HOMA, liver and adipose histology; expression levels of inflammatory (TNF-α and IL-1b), lipogenic (SREBP-1c, FAS) and fibrogenic (TGF-ß, α-SMA) markers were evaluated. Fructose supplementation did not generate differences with respect to body weight, liver or adipose tissue weight, nor on basal glycemia and HOMA-IR compared to DAG, but increased insulin levels. In addition, it induced macrovesicular steatosis, along with increased cell ballooning, lobular inflammation and fibrosis. We conclude that fructose supplementation together with DAG induced a pre-fibrotic state, characterized by increased α-SMA and lipogenic markers.

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La acromegalia es una enfermedad rara que se caracteriza por el aumento de la hormona de crecimiento (HC) y, en consecuencia, del factor de crecimiento similar a la insulina 1 (IGF-1), siendo la causa más frecuente la presencia de un adenoma hipofisario. Sus principales manifestaciones son el crecimiento excesivo de las extremidades, cambios en la apariencia facial y complicaciones sistémicas como apnea del sueño, intolerancia a la glucosa, diabetes e hipertensión. El diagnóstico se confirma mediante la detección de niveles séricos elevados de IGF-1 y niveles séricos elevados de HC que no se suprimen en una prueba de tolerancia a la glucosa oral, y además se complementa con un examen de resonancia magnética nuclear (RMN) para evaluar la presencia de adenoma hipofisiario. La resistencia a la insulina y la prediabetes son complicaciones comunes de la acromegalia, y el riesgo de progresar a diabetes es de un 20%, pero la cetoacidosis diabética (CAD) es una complicación muy inusual, resultado de una relativa deficiencia de insulina causada por exceso de hormona de crecimiento. Presentamos un caso de un hombre de 35 años con antecedentes de obesidad y dislipidemia, que consultó en el servicio de urgencias por CAD. En dicha hospitalización se pesquisan rasgos fenotípicos de acromegalia, por lo que se solicita medición de HC, IGF-1 RMN que informa la presencia de un adenoma hipofisiario, diagnosticándose acromegalia.

Acromegaly is a rare disease characterized by increased growth hormone (GH) levels and, consequently, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), with the most common cause being the presence of a pituitary adenoma. Its main manifestations are excessive growth of the extremities, changes in facial appearance, and systemic complications such as sleep apnea, glucose intolerance, diabetes, and hypertension. The diagnosis is confirmed by detecting elevated serum levels of IGF-1 and elevated GH levels that do not suppress during an oral glucose tolerance test, complemented by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess the presence of a pituitary adenoma. Insulin resistance and prediabetes are common complications of acromegaly, with a 20% risk of progressing to diabetes. However, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a very unusual complication, resulting from a relative insulin deficiency caused by excess growth hormone. We present a case of a 35-year-old man with a history of obesity and dyslipidemia, who consulted the emergency department for DKA. During this hospitalization, phenotypic traits of acromegaly were identified, prompting the measurement of GH, IGF-1, and an MRI that revealed a pituitary adenoma, leading to a diagnosis of acromegaly.

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El músculo esquelético (ME), debido a su significativo tamaño y función, representa el tejido que más energía demanda durante la actividad física. En respuesta a esta demanda, ha desarrollado un sistema altamente especializado para almacenar energía y satisfacer sus necesidades metabólicas. Para alcanzar esta eficacia en el almacenamiento y abastecimiento de nutrientes, en particular de glucosa, el ME depende de una incorporación nutricional eficaz. La relación entre la insulina y el ejercicio ilustra un ejemplo de equilibrio complejo y de adaptación, en el que dos fuerzas reguladoras metabólicas se contraponen en contextos cambiantes. El aumento de la insulina en la sangre comunica al ME la presencia de niveles elevados de glucosa plasmática. Aunque la insulina se secreta tras la ingesta y es la principal hormona que aumenta el almacenamiento de glucosa y ácidos grasos en forma de glucógeno y triglicéridos, respectivamente, el ejercicio es una situación fisiológica que exige la movilización y oxidación de las reservas energéticas. Por lo tanto, durante la actividad física, los efectos del almacenamiento inducidos por la insulina deben mitigarse median-te la inhibición de la liberación de insulina durante el ejercicio, y la activación de los mecanismos sistémicos y locales de movilización de energía. La interacción de la insulina con su receptor da lugar a una compleja cascada de señales que promueve la captación de glucosa y la síntesis de glucógeno. Uno de los efectos más estudiados de la señalización insulínica en él ME es el incremento en la captación de la glucosa muscular. Tanto la insulina como la actividad contráctil aumentan la entrada de glucosa en el ME, proceso que involucra la translocación y fusión de vesículas que contienen el transportador de glucosa GLUT-4 en la membrana (GSV: vesículas de almacenamiento de GLUT-4). Así, los estímulos mencionados provocan el traslado de las GSV hacia la superficie celular, donde se fusionan, lo que aumenta la presencia de GLUT-4 y favorece la captación de glucosa del entorno intersticial. Este proceso de fusión se conoce como "exocitosis de GLUT-4". Tras la actividad física, es necesario reponer las reservas de energía consumidas, en especial, el glucógeno en el músculo. El proceso se ve favorecido por un aumento de la sensibilidad a la insulina en los músculos previamente ejercitados, lo que facilita la utilización de la glucosa en la resíntesis del glucógeno. Este trabajo de revisión abarca los nuevos actores de la cascada de señalización de la insulina, el transporte de GLUT-4 y las interacciones insulina-ejercicio durante y después de la actividad física. Además, explora los efectos del entrenamiento físico regular sobre la acción de la insulina (AU)

Skeletal muscle (SM) due to its significant size and function, represents the most energetically demanding tissue during physical activity. Based on this demand, SM has developed a highly specialized system for energy storage to meet its metabolic requirements. To achieve efficiency in nutrient storage and supply, particularly glucose, SM relies on effective nutritio-nal incorporation. The relationship between insulin and exercise illustrates a complex example of balance and adaptation, wherein two regulatory metabolic forces counteract within changing contexts.The increase in blood insulin communicates the presence of elevated glucose levels in the plasma to SM. Although insulin is secreted post-intake and is the primary hormone respon-sible for increasing the storage of glucose and fatty acids in the form of glycogen and triglycerides, respectively, exercise constitutes a physiological situation that demands the mobili-zation and oxidation of energy reserves. Consequently, during physical activity, it is necessary to mitigate the storage effects promoted by insulin. This is achieved by inhibiting insulin release during exercise and activating systemic and local mecha-nisms for energy mobilization.The interaction of insulin with its receptor results in a complex cascade of signals that promote glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis. One of the most studied effects of insulin signalingin SM is the increase in muscular glucose uptake. Both insulin and contractile activity augment glucose entry into SM, a process involving the translocation and fusion of vesicles containing the glucose transporter GLUT-4 in the membrane (GSVs: GLUT-4 storage vesicles). Thus, these stimuli trigger the movement of GSVs to the cell surface, where they fuse, increasing the presence of GLUT-4 and promoting the up-take of glucose from the interstitial environment. This fusion process is known as "GLUT-4 exocytosis".Post-physical activity, replenishing the consumed energy reserves, especially muscle glycogen, becomes necessary. This process is enhanced by an increase in insulin sensitivity in pre-viously exercised muscles, facilitating the utilization of glucose in glycogen resynthesis. This review encompasses new contributors in the insulin signaling cascade, GLUT-4 transport, and insulinexercise interactions during and after physical activity. Additionally, it explores the effects of regular physical training on insulin action(AU)

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Los efectos metabólicos de las dietas con alto contenido de ácido se conocen desde hace varias décadas, pero sólo recientemente se han publicado estudios que confirman sus consecuencias en niños y adolescentes. La carga ácida de la dieta se refiere a su capacidad para inducir un estado de retención de ácidos debido a un contenido elevado de alimentos precursores de ácidos (alimentos proteicos de origen animal y cereales refinados), y especialmente al aporte deficiente de alimentos precursores de bases (frutas y hortalizas). Estudios realizados, tanto en adultos como en niños y adolescentes, han demostrado que las dietas con carga ácida elevada mantenidas en el tiempo generan acidosis metabólica de bajo grado con importantes repercusiones para la salud a lo largo de todo el ciclo vital, incluyendo alteraciones del metabolismo óseo y muscular, retardo del crecimiento, hipertensión arterial, obesidad, resistencia a la insulina, diabetes, hipercalciuria, urolitiasis, enfermedad del hígado graso no alcohólico y enfermedad renal crónica. La presente revisión narrativa presenta las evidencias científicas disponibles sobre las consecuencias clínicas y metabólicas de un desequilibrio ácido-base de la dieta. Su mensaje central es un llamado a la responsabilidad de los profesionales de la salud que asisten a comunidades pediátricas para ayudar a los padres a construir hábitos alimentarios apropiados en sus hijos, prestando especial atención al contenido ácido de la dieta, además de su contenido de energía, macro y micronutrientes(AU)

Metabolic effects of high-acid diets have been known for several decades, but only recently have studies been published confirming their consequences in children and adolescents. The acid load of the diet refers to its ability to induce a state of acid retention due to a high content of acid- producing foods (animal source protein, refined cereals), and especially to the deficient supply of base-producing foods (fruits and vegetables). Studies in adults and also in children and adolescents, have shown that diets with higher acid loads maintained over time may generate low-grade metabolic acidosis with important repercussions for health throughout the entire life cycle, including alterations in bone and muscle metabolism, growth retardation, high blood pressure, obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, hypercalciuria, urolithiasis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and chronic kidney disease. This narrative review presents the available evidence on the clinical and metabolic consequences of an acid-base imbalance in the diet. Its central message is a call to the responsibility of health care professionals who assist pediatric communities to help their patient's parents in building appropriate eating habits in their children, paying special attention to the acid content of the diet, in addition to its energy, macro and micronutrient content(AU)

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Resumen Objetivo: Describir la prevalencia de hipovitaminosis D3 y sus características clínicas y bioquímicas en una población de universitarios costarricenses. Métodos: Investigación transversal y descriptiva en un total de 118 individuos sanos, de ambos sexos, con edades entre los 18-43 años. Se preguntó sobre historia familiar de enfermedades crónicas, nivel de exposición al sol, uso de protectores solares, presión arterial. En el laboratorio, se analizaron en suero: glucosa, calcio, fosfato, hormona paratiroidea, insulina, 25 OH-Vitamina D e inmunoglobulina E. Se calcularon el índice de masa corporal y el modelo matemático de evaluación para la homeostasis de la resistencia a la insulina. Resultados: La prevalencia de hipovitaminosis D3 (<30 ng/mL) en este estudio fue de 25% sin diferencia significativa por sexo. La concentración promedio de 25 OH-vitamina D fue 36,2 ng/mL, con valores que van desde 14,5 a 59,5 ng/mL. Un total de 26 estudiantes presentaba insuficiencia de 25 OH-vitamina D (21-29 ng/mL) y solamente 4 fueron clasificados con una deficiencia grave (<20 ng/mL). No se encontraron casos de hipervitaminosis D3 (>100 ng/mL) en la muestra de estudio. Al comparar aquellos sujetos con deficiencia de 25 OH-Vitamina D3 contra los que presentaron niveles séricos normales de esta vitamina, se observaron diferencias significativas solamente en dos parámetros bioquímicos: insulina (10,9 ± 7,4 µUI/ mL vs 8,3 ± 4,1 µUI/mL; p=0,017) y el índice HOMA IR (2,48 ± 1,86 vs 1,85 ± 0,3; p=0,002). Cerca de la mitad de los estudiantes relataron antecedentes familiares de diabetes mellitus (49,2%) e hipertensión arterial (52,9%). El 29% de los participantes tenía sobrepeso y obesidad. Conclusiones: El 25% de los sujetos estudiados presentó deficiencia de 25 OH-Vitamina D. Estos sujetos, a su vez, presentaron una mayor prevalencia de hiperinsulinemia y resistencia a la insulina en comparación con personas con concentraciones normales de esta vitamina. También existe una alta prevalencia de factores de riesgo entre los familiares de la población joven, los cuales podrían aumentar el riesgo de estos estudiantes de padecer diabetes mellitus o enfermedades cardiovasculares en un futuro cercano.

Abstract Objective: To determine the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D3 in a population of Costa Rican University students and describe its clinical and biochemical characteristics. Methods: Cross-sectional and descriptive research with a total of 118 healthy individuals of both genders aged between 18-43 years. Questions were asked about family history of chronic diseases, level of sun exposure, use of sunscreens, blood pressure. In the laboratory, glucose, calcium, phosphate, parathyroid hormone, insulin, 25 OH-Vitamin D and immunoglobulin E were analyzed in serum. Body Mass Index and the mathematical assessment model for the homeostasis of insulin resistance were calculated. Results: The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D3 (<30 ng/mL) in this study was 25% with no significant difference by sex. The average concentration of 25 OH-Vitamin D was 36.2 ng/mL, with values ranging from 14.5 to 59.5 ng/mL. A total of 26 students had 25 OH- Vitamin D insufficiency (21-29 ng/mL) and only 4 were classified as severely deficient (<20 ng/mL). No cases of hypervitaminosis D3 (> 100 ng/mL) were found in the study sample. When comparing those subjects with 25 OH-Vitamin D3 deficiency against those with normal serum levels of this vitamin, significant differences were observed only in two biochemical parameters: insulin (10.9 ± 7.4 µIU/mL vs 8.3 ± 4.1 µUI/mL; p=0.017) and the HOMA IR index (2.48 ± 1.86 vs 1.85 ± 0.3; p=0.002). Nearly half of the students reported a family history of Diabetes Mellitus (49.2%) and arterial hypertension (52.9%). Near 29% of the participants were overweight and obese. Conclusions: Around 25% of the subjects studied presented 25 OH-Vitamin D deficiency. These subjects, in turn, presented a higher prevalence of hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance compared with people with normal concentrations of this vitamin. There is also a high prevalence of risk factors among the relatives of the young population that could increase the risk of these students of suffering from Diabetes Mellitus or cardiovascular diseases in the future.

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El presente artículo busca analizar las evidencias aportadas del entrenamiento de la fuerza comprobando su influencia en la Diabetes Mellitus tipo II utilizando la literatura existente sobre este objeto de estudio. Se realizo una revisión sistemática siguiendo las directrices PRISMA donde el principal contexto fue el entrenamiento de la fuerza en pacientes con Mellitus II, siendo buscados en bases de datos Pubmed, Embase y Scopus donde fueron seleccionados 7 artículos. Los hallazgos señalan consistentemente que el entrenamiento de la fuerza bien programado incide gradualmente en algunos marcadores que identifican la diabetes Mellitus II al realizar intervenciones con sistemas de entrenamiento de la fuerza de forma positiva. Los autores recomiendan estudios con muestras mayores en lo posible de tipo control para verificar la incidencia del entrenamiento en las variables mencionadas en este estudio.

This Article Seeks analyzes the evidence provided by strength training, verifying its influence on Type II Diabetes Mellitus by using the existing literature on this subject of study. A systematic review was carried out following the PRISMA guidelines, where the main context was strength training in patients with Mellitus II. The search was carried out in Pubmed, Embase, and Scopus databases where 7 articles were selected. The findings consistently indicated that a well-structured strength training program gradually affected some markers that identify diabetes Mellitus II when performing interventions with strength training systems in a positive way. The authors recommend control-type studies with larger samples, if possible, to verify the incidence of training in the variables mentioned in this study.

Este artigo procura analisar as evidências fornecidas pelo treinamento de força, verificando sua influência no Diabetes Mellitus tipo II utilizando a literatura existente sobre este objeto de estudo. Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática seguindo as diretrizes PRISMA onde o principal contexto foi o treinamento de força em pacientes com Mellitus II, sendo pesquisada nas bases de dados Pubmed, Embase e Scopus onde foram selecionados 7 artigos. Os achados indicam consistentemente que o treinamento de força bem programado afeta gradualmente alguns marcadores que identificam o diabetes Mellitus II ao realizar intervenções com sistemas de treinamento de força de forma positiva. Os autores recomendam estudos do tipo controle com amostras maiores, se possível, para verificar a incidência de treinamento nas variáveis mencionadas neste estudo.

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Introduction: The high prevalence of low vitamin B12 serum levels has been recognized as a public health problem in Latin America; however, the current magnitude of this deficiency in Colombia is uncertain. Low levels of vitamin B12 can induce clinical and subclinical hematological and neurological disorders. Epidemiological studies have demonstrated a relationship between vitamin B12 deficiency and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, the role of vitamin B12 in insulin resistance has been poorly studied. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between vitamin B12 serum levels and biochemical and anthropometric markers related to CVDs and insulin resistance in postmenopausal women from Colombia Caribbean. Methods: Correlational, descriptive study. By convenience sampling, 182 postmenopausal women from the medical consultation service of a health institution were linked. Serum vitamin B12 levels, anthropometric variables (body mass index, abdominal perimeter), and biochemical variables (glycemia, insulin, lipid profile, HOMA IR) were evaluated. Results: The average value of the vitamin B12 serum level was 312.5 ± 122.5 pg/mL (230.6 ± 90.4 pmol/L); 46.7% of the women had less than adequate levels of 300 pg/mL (> 221 pmol/L), and 9. 9% were deficient, with levels of less than 200 pg/mL (148 pmol/L). The women with metabolic syndrome were 63.7%, and according to HOMA IR, 52.7 % had insulin resistance. A significant inverse relationship was shown between serum vitamin B12 levels with basal glycemic (P =0.002) and HOMA-IR (P =0.040). Conclusions: A significant inverse relationship between vitamin B12 levels and basal glycemia and HOMA-IR was observed. These findings highlight vitamin B12 deficiency in postmenopausal women and suggest nutritional supplementation.Keywords: Vitamin B12, Insulin resistance, Diet, Postmenopause, Cardiovascular diseases (AU).

Introdução: A alta prevalência de baixos níveis séricos de vitamina B12 foi reconhecida como um problema de saúde pública na América Latina, mas a magnitude atual dessa deficiência na Colômbia é incerta. Baixos níveis de vitamina B12 podem induzir distúrbios hematológicos e neurológicos clínicos e subclínicos. Na verdade, estudos epidemiológicos demonstram uma relação entre deficiência de vitamina B12 e doenças cardiovasculares (DCVs). No entanto, o papel da vitamina B12 na resistência à insulina tem sido pouco estudado. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a relação entre os níveis séricos de vitamina B12 e marcadores bioquímicos e antropométricos relacionados com doenças cardiovasculares e resistência à insulina em mulheres pós-menopáusicas da Colômbia Caribe. Métodos: Estudo correlacional, descritivo. Por amostragem de conveniência, foram vinculadas 182 mulheres na pós-menopausa do serviço de consulta médica de uma instituição de saúde. Níveis séricos de vitamina B12, variáveis antropométricas (índice de massa corporal, perímetro abdominal) e variáveis bioquímicas (glicemia, insulina, perfil lipídico, HOMA IR) foram avaliadas. Resultados: O valor médio do nível sérico de vitamina B12 foi de 312,5 ± 122,5 pg/mL (230,6 ± 90,4 pmol/L); 46,7% das mulheres tinham níveis abaixo do adequado de 300 pg/mL (> 221 pmol/L), e 9,9% eram deficientes, com níveis abaixo de 200 pg/mL (148 pmol/L).As mulheres com síndrome metabólica foram 63,7% e, segundo o HOMA IR, 52,7% apresentavam resistência à insulina. Uma relação inversa significativa entre os níveis séricos de vitamina B12 com glicemia basal (P = 0,002) e HOMA-IR (P = 0,040) foi mostrada. Conclusões: Foi observada uma relação inversa significativa entre os níveis de vitamina B12 e glicemia basal e HOMA-IR. Esses achados destacam a deficiência de vitamina B12 em mulheres na pós-menopausa e sugerem suplementação nutricional (AU).

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Introducción: El síndrome metabólico es una situación clínica compleja que se asocia a un incremento de la morbilidad y mortalidad. Los elementos que lo componen aumentan el riesgo de diabetes mellitus tipo II y enfermedad cardiovascular. Objetivo: Determinar el comportamiento del síndrome metabólico en el adulto mayor vinculado a los programas de actividad física comunitaria del proyecto Lindo Amanecer del municipio Arroyo Naranjo. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo de corte transversal. El universo de estudio lo constituyeron 120 adultos mayores, de los que se entrevistaron a 106, en el período de abril a octubre de 2018. Se siguieron los criterios del Adult Treatment Panel III para el diagnóstico de síndrome metabólico. Las variables descriptivas se expresaron en porcientos y para la comparación de variables en estudio se utilizó el método estadístico de ji al cuadrado. Resultados: Los resultados obtenidos mostraron un 41,51 por ciento de personas con síndrome metabólico, predominaron las personas de 70 y más años de edad (54,54 por ciento y el sexo femenino (93,18 por ciento). El 100 por ciento tuvieron cifras de presión arterial ≥ 130/85 mmHg. El 100 por ciento de los pacientes desconocían su enfermedad. Conclusiones: Se encontró predominio en los pacientes con síndrome metabólico del sexo femenino y del grupo de edad de 70 y más años. El diagnóstico a nivel de la Atención Primaria de Salud es deficiente. Se asocia a la hipertensión arterial, obesidad abdominal y al riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular(AU)

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome is a complex clinical situation associated with an increase in morbidity and mortality. The elements that mark it up increase the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. Objective: To determine the behavior of metabolic syndrome in elderly adults involved in the community physical activity programs of the Lindo Amanecer project in the municipality of Arroyo Naranjo. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was carried out. The study universe was made up of 120 elderly adults, 106 of which were interviewed in the period from April to October 2018. The Adult Treatment Panel III criteria for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome were followed. The descriptive variables were expressed in percentages and, for the comparison of variables under study, the chi-square statistical method was used. Results: The obtained results showed 41.51percent of people with metabolic syndrome, with a predominance of people aged 70 years and older (54.54percent) and the female sex (93.18percent). One hundred percent had blood pressure values over or equal to 130/85 mmHg. One hundred percent of the patients did not have any knowledge of their disease. Conclusions: In patients with metabolic syndrome, the predominance corresponded to the female sex, as well as the age group of 70 years and older. Diagnosis at the primary healthcare level is deficient. It is associated with arterial hypertension, abdominal obesity and the risk of cardiovascular disease(AU)

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Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of vascular walls with a complex etiology. In recent years, the incidence of atherosclerosis continues to increase with obesity and diabetes as major risk factors. As an important metabolic organ in the body, adipose tissue also has a powerful endocrine function. In the case of obesity and diabetes, various cytokines and exosomes derived from adipose tissue mediate organ-organ/cell-cell crosstalk, and are involved in the occurrence and development of various diseases. As an important intercellular communicator, exosomes regulate the pathological process of various cardiovascular diseases and are closely related to atherosclerosis. In this paper, we reviewed the mechanism of adipose-derived exosomes in atherosclerosis with focus on endothelial dysfunction, inflammatory response, lipid metabolism disorder and insulin resistance, hoping to provide reference for the research, diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis.

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Branched chain amino acids, as essential amino acids, can be used to synthesize nitrogen-containing compounds and also act as signal molecules to regulate substance metabolism. Studies have shown that the elevated level of branched chain amino acids is closely related to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. It can affect insulin signal transduction by activating mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signal pathway, and regulate insulin resistance by damaging lipid metabolism and affecting mitochondrial function. In addition, abnormal catabolism of branched amino acids can lead to the accumulation of metabolic intermediates, such as branched chain α-keto acids, 3-hydroxyisobutyrate and β-aminoisobutyric acid. Branched chain α-keto acids and 3-hydroxyisobutyrate can induce insulin resistance by affecting insulin signaling pathway and damaging lipid metabolism. β-aminoisobutyric acid can improve insulin resistance by reducing lipid accumulation and inflammatory reaction and enhancing fatty acid oxidation. This paper systematically reviewed the regulatory effects and mechanisms of branched chain amino acids and their metabolic intermediates on insulin resistance, which will provide a new direction for the prevention and treatment of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

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BACKGROUND@#Pancreatic β-cells elevate insulin production and secretion through a compensatory mechanism to override insulin resistance under metabolic stress conditions. Deficits in β-cell compensatory capacity result in hyperglycemia and type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, the mechanism in the regulation of β-cell compensative capacity remains elusive. Nuclear factor-Y (NF-Y) is critical for pancreatic islets' homeostasis under physiological conditions, but its role in β-cell compensatory response to insulin resistance in obesity is unclear.@*METHODS@#In this study, using obese ( ob/ob ) mice with an absence of NF-Y subunit A (NF-YA) in β-cells ( ob , Nf-ya βKO) as well as rat insulinoma cell line (INS1)-based models, we determined whether NF-Y-mediated apoptosis makes an essential contribution to β-cell compensation upon metabolic stress.@*RESULTS@#Obese animals had markedly augmented NF-Y expression in pancreatic islets. Deletion of β-cell Nf-ya in obese mice worsened glucose intolerance and resulted in β-cell dysfunction, which was attributable to augmented β-cell apoptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS). Furthermore, primary pancreatic islets from Nf-ya βKO mice were sensitive to palmitate-induced β-cell apoptosis due to mitochondrial impairment and the attenuated antioxidant response, which resulted in the aggravation of phosphorylated c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and cleaved caspase-3. These detrimental effects were completely relieved by ROS scavenger. Ultimately, forced overexpression of NF-Y in INS1 β-cell line could rescue palmitate-induced β-cell apoptosis, dysfunction, and mitochondrial impairment.@*CONCLUSION@#Pancreatic NF-Y might be an essential regulator of β-cell compensation under metabolic stress.

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Ten alkaloids(1-10) were isolated from the ethyl acetate extract of the fruit of Lycium chinense var. potaninii by silica gel, ODS, and preparative high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC), and identified by NMR and MS as methyl(2S)-[2-formyl-5-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-pyrrol-1-yl]-3-(phenyl)propanoate(1), methyl(2R)-[2-formyl-5-(methoxymethyl)-1H-pyrrol-1-yl]-3-(phenyl)propanoate(2), 3-hydroxy-4-ethyl ketone pyridine(3), indolyl-3-carbaldehyde(4),(R)-4-isobutyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,4]oxazine-6-carbaldehyde(5),(R)-4-isopropyl-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,4]oxazine-6-car-baldehyde(6), methyl(2R)-[2-formyl-5-(methoxymethyl)-1H-pyrrol-1-yl]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoate(7), dimethyl(2R)-[2-formyl-5-(methoxymethyl)-1H-pyrrol-1-yl]butanedioate(8), 4-[formyl-5-(methoxymethyl)-1H-pyrrol-1-yl]butanoate(9), 4-[2-formyl-5-(methoxymethyl)-1H-pyrrol-1-yl]butanoic acid(10). All the compounds were isolated from the plant for the first time. Among them, compounds 1-3 were new compounds. Compounds 1-9 were evaluated for hypoglycemic activity in vitro with the palmitic acid-induced insulin resistance in HepG2 cells. At 10 μmol·L~(-1), compounds 4, 6, 7, and 9 can promote the glucose consumption of HepG2 cells with insulin resistance.

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Objective To explore the roles of different insulin resistance indexes[triglyceride-glucose (TyG),triglyceride (TG)/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C),and metabolic score for insulin resistance (METS-IR)]and combinations of two indexes in predicting diabetes risk in hypertensive population. Methods The survey of hypertension was conducted for the residents in Wuyuan county,Jiangxi province from March to August in 2018.The basic information of hypertensive residents was collected by interview.Blood was drawn on an empty stomach in the morning and physical measurements were carried out.Logistic regression model was employed to analyze the relationship between different insulin resistance indexes and diabetes,and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was used for evaluating the predictive effects of each index on diabetes risk. Results A total of 14 222 hypertensive patients with an average age of (63.8±9.4) years old were included in this study,including 2616 diabetic patients.The diabetic hypertensive population had higher TyG (t=50.323,P<0.001),TG/HDL-C (Z=17.325,P<0.001),and METS-IR (t=28.839,P<0.001) than the non-diabetic hypertensive population.Multivariate analysis showed that each insulin resistance index was positively correlated with diabetes risk.The area under curve of each insulin index was in a descending order of TyG (0.770)> METS-IR (0.673)> TG/HDL-C (0.620).The difference in the area under curve between two indexes was statistically significant[TyG vs.TG/HDL-C (Z=42.325,P<0.001);TyG vs.METS-IR(Z=17.517,P<0.001);METS-IR vs.TG/HDL-C (Z=10.502,P<0.001)]. Conclusions Elevated insulin resistance indexes can increase the risk of diabetes.TyG and the combination of indexes outperform TG/HDL-C and METS-IR in the prediction of diabetes.

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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, which poses a serious health risk to mothers and infants. In recent years, many studies have revealed the important role of exercise in preventing GDM, regulating blood glucose and ameliorating insulin resistance, as well as its potential value as an emerging therapeutic approach in improving maternal and infant outcomes and long-term health. This review discusses the latest research progress on the effect of exercise on the prevention and treatment of GDM, aims to deepen the knowledge of exercise therapy for GDM and provides guidance and assistance for the clinical treatment of GDM.

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Background@#Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a major cardiovascular problem due to its high hospitalization and mortality rates. One of the risk factors for atherosclerosis that leads to ACS is insulin resistance (IR) which plays a role in the pathogenesis and development of cardiovascular events. This study aims to determine the relationship between IR and in-hospital outcomes in non-diabetic patients with ACS.@*Methodology@#This was a cohort study conducted from January-June 2021. Insulin resistance was assessed using the Admission insulin resistance index (AIRI). This measurement was performed once during the patient's admission, and then the outcome was observed during hospitalization. The observed in-hospital outcomes were composite outcomes; namely, heart failure, arrhythmia, cardiogenic shock, and death. The statistical tests used were ANOVA, independent T and Chi-Square tests. Statistical test results were considered significant if p<0.05.@*Results@#This study included 60 subjects (51 males and 9 females). Analysis revealed that AIRI was higher in patients with composite outcomes (mean 9.97 ± 4.08) than in patients without composite outcomes (mean 7.71 ± 4.06) (p<0.05); AIRI was higher in patients with heart failure (mean 10.72 ± 3.83) than in patients without heart failure (mean 7.25 ± 3.84) (p<0.001). Patients with IR had a higher rate of heart failure complications [OR 5.5 95% CI (1.56-19.38) (p=0.005)].@*Conclusion@#There is an association between AIRI and composite outcomes. Patients with IR have 5.5 times the risk of developing heart failure.

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Most information used to evaluate diabetic statuses is collected at a special time-point, such as taking fasting plasma glucose test and providing a limited view of individual's health and disease risk. As a new parameter for continuously evaluating personal clinical statuses, the newly developed technique "continuous glucose monitoring" (CGM) can characterize glucose dynamics. By calculating the complexity of glucose time series index (CGI) with refined composite multi-scale entropy analysis of the CGM data, the study showed for the first time that the complexity of glucose time series in subjects decreased gradually from normal glucose tolerance to impaired glucose regulation and then to type 2 diabetes (P for trend < 0.01). Furthermore, CGI was significantly associated with various parameters such as insulin sensitivity/secretion (all P < 0.01), and multiple linear stepwise regression showed that the disposition index, which reflects β-cell function after adjusting for insulin sensitivity, was the only independent factor correlated with CGI (P < 0.01). Our findings indicate that the CGI derived from the CGM data may serve as a novel marker to evaluate glucose homeostasis.