Background:Multimorbidity is the co-occurrence of two or more diseases in the same
individual. One method to identify this condition at an early stage is the
use of specific markers for various combinations of morbidities.
Nonetheless, evidence related to physiological markers in multimorbidity is
limited.Objective:The aim was to perform a systematic review to identify physiological markers
associated with multimorbidity.Design:Articles available on PubMed, Register of Controlled Trials, Academic Search
Premier, CINAHL, Scopus, SocINDEX, Web of Science, LILACS, and SciELO, from
their inception to May 2018, were systematically searched and reviewed. The
project was registered in PROSPERO under the number CRD42017055522.Results:The systematic search identified 922 papers. After evaluation, 18 articles
were included in the full review reporting at least one physiological marker
in coexisting diseases or which are strongly associated with the presence of
multimorbidity in the future. Only five of these studies examined
multimorbidity in general, identifying five physiological markers associated
with multimorbidity, namely, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS),
interleukin 6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), lipoprotein (Lp), and
cystatin C (Cyst-C).Conclusions:There is a paucity of studies related to physiological markers in
multimorbidity. DHEAS, IL-6, CRP, Lp, and Cyst-C could be the initial focus
for further investigation of physiological markers related to
multimorbidity.
African-Americans have smaller lung function compared with European-Americans. The aim of this study was to disentangle the contribution of genetics from other variables on lung function.A cohort was followed from birth to 30 years of age in Brazil. Several variables were collected: genomic analysis based on DNA; forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) obtained by spirometry; height measured by anthropometrists; and thorax circumference evaluated by photonic scanner. Crude and adjusted linear regression models were calculated according to African ancestry.The sample comprised 2869 participants out of 3701 members of the cohort. Males with higher African ancestry by DNA analysis had a smaller FEV1 (−0.13 L, 95% CI −0.23– −0.03 L) and FVC (−0.21 L, 95% CI −0.32– −0.09 L) compared with those with less African ancestry, having accounted for height, sitting to standing height ratio and other confounders. Similar effects were seen in females.After adjustment, ancestry remained significantly associated with lung function, but the large effect of adjustment for confounding among males (but not females) does not allow us to exclude the possibility that residual confounding may still account for these findings.
HighlightsThere is a positive association between IL and 6 and CRP with body adiposity.The analysis between adiponectin and adiposity shows an inverse association.These associations are both cross-sectional and prospective and cumulative.Women show higher mean IL-6, CRP and adiponectin when compared with men.The associations were found in a cohort at 18 and 22 years of age and in both sexes.
Background/Aim: Granulosa cells are the source of the most important ovarian steroids. Even in patients without significant improvement in metabolic parameters, metformin has apparently an important effect on the ovary. The aim of this study was to evaluate gene and protein expression of an insulin receptor (IR), insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF1) receptor (IGF1R) and aromatase in granulosa cells treated with metformin and insulin. Methods: Luteinized granulosa cells were collected from 27 patients during in vitro fertilization procedures. Cells were isolated, stored in culture for 24 h and divided into four groups: control; metformin for 30 min, and metformin for 30 min plus insulin for 30 or 60 min. Results: IR and IGF1R mRNA expression was significantly enhanced by metformin but was not affected by insulin. Aromatase mRNA expression was significantly reduced in metformin-incubated cells following stimulation with insulin for 30 min. No statistical differences were found in IGF1R and aromatase protein expression, and IR expression was not detected. Conclusion: A direct effect of metformin on the gene expression of IGF1R, IR and aromatase was observed. Further studies should investigate the role of IGF1R, IR and aromatase in ovarian physiology for a better understanding of the effect of metformin.
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