Songyun Zheng, Yuanyuan Tan, Shuhan Yang, Zhenyu Quan
{"title":"Evaluation Between Serum Concentrations of Lipocalin-2 and Metabolic Syndrome and its Components in Korean-Chinese and Han-Chinese Individuals from Yanbian Area.","authors":"Songyun Zheng, Yuanyuan Tan, Shuhan Yang, Zhenyu Quan","doi":"10.1089/met.2024.0099","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2024.0099","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objectives:</i></b> To investigate the association between the blood concentration of lipocalin-2 (LCN2) in local multiethnic residents and the increased risk for the development of metabolic syndrome (MS) in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture population. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A total of 2078 subjects with (study group) or without (control group) MS (1217 Korean-Chinese and 861 Han-Chinese subjects) were included in this study. MS subjects were divided into five groups according to ethnicity and MS components. They were assessed for smoking history, drinking history, past medical history, general demographic characteristics, and LCN2 concentrations. <b><i>Results:</i></b> LCN2 concentrations were higher in all ethnic MS groups than in the control group, and the highest concentrations were detected in Han-Chinese subjects with dyslipidemia. Moreover, LCN2 concentrations were significantly higher in Korean-Chinese individuals with all MS components than in the control group. Logistic regression analyses were conducted. In the unadjusted models, Korean-Chinese and Han-Chinese individuals with high LCN2 concentrations both faced a risk of MS with odds ratios (ORs) of 2.339 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.632-3.352) and 1.523 (95% CI: 1.101-2. 108), respectively. After the adjustment, the risk only remained in Korean-Chinese individuals, with an OR of 1.818 (95% CI: 1.031-3.207). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Elevated circulating LCN2 was associated with the increased incidence of MS, and the effect in Korean-Chinese individuals was stronger than that in Han-Chinese individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"735-742"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141727397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Leptin/Ghrelin Axis and Antibodies Reactive to Both Hormones in Relation to Metabolic Syndrome Components in Mexican Children.","authors":"Rafael Vázquez-Solórzano, Mayra Alejandra Enciso-Ramírez, Berenice Sánchez-Caballero, Isela Parra-Rojas, Elia Valdés-Miramontes, Lourdes Barajas-García, Lidia García-Ortíz, Zyanya Reyes-Castillo","doi":"10.1089/met.2024.0109","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2024.0109","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> Metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children is a rising health issue that is strongly associated with cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus development. Low-affinity antibodies reactive to leptin and ghrelin are suggested to regulate hormone stability and function; nevertheless, the role of the leptin/ghrelin axis and antibodies reactive to both hormones in relation to MetS or its components in the pediatric population remains unknown. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Fifty-eight children (7-12 years) were included and categorized according to the presence of one or more criteria for the diagnosis of MetS or according to body mass index. Body composition, biochemical variables, and metabolic risk indexes were determined. Antibodies reactive to leptin and ghrelin were quantified by an in-house enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test. Ratios of leptin/ghrelin hormones and anti-leptin/anti-ghrelin immune complexes were obtained. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The biochemical variables glucose (<i>P</i> = 0.0009), insulin (<i>P</i> = 0.0001), leptin (<i>P</i> = 0.0036), HOMA-IR (homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance) (<i>P</i> < 0.0001), and plasma atherogenic index (<i>P</i> < 0.0001) were significantly higher in children with two or three components of MetS (MetS 2-3) in comparison to children with none or one component (MetS 0-1). Ratios of leptin/ghrelin (<i>P</i> = 0.0307) and anti-leptin/anti-ghrelin immune complexes (<i>P</i> = 0.0338) were higher in MetS 2-3 group versus MetS 0-1 group. In MetS 2-3 group, both insulin (<i>r</i> = 0.4361, <i>P</i> = 0.0293) and HOMA-IR (<i>r</i> = 0.4761, <i>P</i> = 0.0161) were positively correlated with the leptin/ghrelin hormone ratio. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The higher leptin/ghrelin hormone ratio scores observed in MetS 2-3 group, along with their correlation with insulin levels and HOMA-IR, highlight the role of leptin and ghrelin on insulin sensitivity and metabolic regulation. An increased ratio of anti-leptin/anti-ghrelin immune complexes suggests affinity changes in these antibodies that may lead to alterations in hormone function.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"717-725"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141917100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Quantification and Correlation Analysis of <i>Bacteroides</i> Species with Diabetes-Related Amino Acids in Individuals with Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.","authors":"Nahid Safari-Alighiarloo, Narjess Bostanghadiri, Mansour Sedighi, Ali Mohebbi, Elahe Vafaei, Maryam Mirshekar, Shabnam Razavi, Fariba Alaei-Shahmiri","doi":"10.1089/met.2024.0071","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2024.0071","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> The relationship between gut microbiota and diabetes-related amino acids significantly impacts insulin resistance and obesity. We aimed to quantify two <i>Bacteroidetes</i> species and their correlation with branched-chain amino acids, aromatic amino acids, and glutamate in prediabetes (preDM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Fecal samples were collected from 68 participants, including 21 with T2DM, 23 with preDM, and 24 with normal glycemic tolerance (NGT). The abundance of <i>Bacteroides vulgatus</i> and <i>Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron</i> was determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Plasma amino acid measurements were performed using liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The quantities of <i>B. vulgatus</i> and <i>B. thetaiotaomicron</i> were reduced in preDM and T2DM than in NGT subjects, but it was not statistically significant. The concentrations of leucine, valine, and tyrosine were significantly higher in preDM and T2DM than in NGT subjects (<i>P</i> < 0.05). A negative correlation was observed between <i>B. thetaiotaomicron</i> abundance and two aromatic amino acids (tyrosine, <i>r</i> = -0.28, <i>P</i> = 0.04; phenylalanine, <i>r</i> = -0.26, <i>P</i> = 0.05). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> These findings imply that, since gut microbiota varies throughout ethnic groups, further research with many participants will be required to determine the abundance of <i>B. vulgatus</i> and <i>B. thetaiotaomicron</i> in preDM and T2DM and their association with diabetes-related amino acids.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"753-760"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141917083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lin Wang, Sutong Wang, Yongcheng Wang, Yuehua Jiang, Jifu He, Xiao Li
{"title":"Shift Work Increases the Risk of Circadian Syndrome Rather than Metabolic Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study of NHANES 2005-2010.","authors":"Lin Wang, Sutong Wang, Yongcheng Wang, Yuehua Jiang, Jifu He, Xiao Li","doi":"10.1089/met.2024.0075","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2024.0075","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Shift work disrupts sleep-wake cycles and may lead to adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders. This study examines the association between shift work and the risks of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and circadian syndrome (CircS) in U.S. workers. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We analyzed data from 4173 participants aged 18 and above from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 2005-2010. Shift work status was determined based on work hours, and MetS and CircS were defined using established criteria. Statistical analyses included weighted multivariate logistic regression models, weighted multivariate linear regression models, and inverse probability weighted propensity score matching to ensure accurate comparison between shift and nonshift workers. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The study found no significant association between shift work and the prevalence of MetS. However, shift workers exhibited a higher prevalence of CircS compared with nonshift workers. This association was more pronounced in specific subgroups, including those under 60 years of age and various ethnicities. The study highlights the heightened risk of CircS among shift workers, underscoring the potential impact of shift work on circadian rhythm disruptions. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Shift work is associated with an increased risk of CircS but not MetS, according to NHANES 2005-2010 data.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"761-769"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142117101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wu Lixing, Cao Lin, Yang Lijun, Xu Xiaojin, Shen Zhuyang, Zhao Juan, Liu Linsheng, Huang Dan
{"title":"A Novel Insight into Postmenopausal Hypercholesterolemia: Carnitine as a Key Player.","authors":"Wu Lixing, Cao Lin, Yang Lijun, Xu Xiaojin, Shen Zhuyang, Zhao Juan, Liu Linsheng, Huang Dan","doi":"10.1089/met.2024.0112","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2024.0112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> Postmenopausal women (post-MW) are at a heightened risk of cardiovascular diseases, including hypercholesterolemia. This study aimed to investigate metabolomic variations to identify potential markers and targets for postmenopausal hypercholesterolemia. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Sixty-two female volunteers aged 40-65 were recruited for this study. Metabolomic analysis using the Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography Quadrupole Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Orbitrap MS) platform was conducted to investigate changes in endogenous substances in premenopause (<i>n</i> = 25) and postmenopause (<i>n</i> = 37) women. Following ovariectomy surgery, menopausal mice were monitored for changes in their biomarker levels, and the integrity of the large artery walls in each treatment group was observed through hematoxylin and eosin staining. <i>In vitro</i> cellular models were utilized to assess variations in lipid metabolism, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and changes in the levels of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase enzymes in different cell groups postintervention using Western blot analysis. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Treatment with carnitine in postmenopausal mouse models led to increased plasma cholesterol and carnitine levels, as well as indicators of arterial sclerosis. In HepG2 cells, carnitine treatment resulted in heightened lipid levels, elevated ROS production, and decreased antioxidant enzyme levels. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The findings suggest that carnitine may serve as a potential risk marker or therapeutic target for postmenopausal hypercholesterolemia. This study provides valuable insights into cardiovascular conditions in post-MW and offers new avenues for therapeutic interventions. Continued research in this area is crucial to enhance our understanding of cardiovascular diseases in post-MW and to explore additional treatment options.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"726-734"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142623697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Konstantinos Kitsios, Christina-Maria Trakatelli, Christina Antza, Areti Triantafyllou, Maria Sarigianni, Vasilios Kotsis
{"title":"Treatment of Metabolic (Dysfunction)-Associated Fatty Liver Disease: Evidence from Randomized Controlled Trials-A Short Review.","authors":"Konstantinos Kitsios, Christina-Maria Trakatelli, Christina Antza, Areti Triantafyllou, Maria Sarigianni, Vasilios Kotsis","doi":"10.1089/met.2024.0059","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2024.0059","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MALFD) is a highly prevalent and progressive disease, strongly related to obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease. It comprises a spectrum of liver pathology from steatosis (fat accumulation in the hepatocytes) to steatosis with inflammation (metabolic-associated steatohepatitis, MASH), fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. There is currently only one medication, resmetirom, US Food and Drug Administration approved for the treatment of MALFD. Evidence from randomized trials supports the efficacy of hypocaloric diets and exercise in MASH resolution. Moreover, substantial weight loss after bariatric surgery can lead to significant and longitudinally sustained MASH resolution, improvement in liver fibrosis, and decrease in the risk of major cardiovascular adverse events. Pioglitazone, an insulin sensitizer, initiated at the early stages, before the progression to fibrosis, may be effective in resolution of MASH in patients with or without type 2 diabetes. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (RAs), semaglutide and liraglutide, may also be effective in resolution of MASH but not of fibrosis. Preliminary data from interventions with tirzepatide, a dual GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide RA, and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors are encouraging, but more data based on liver biopsy are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"703-708"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141875280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Song Wen, Hui Fang, Dongxiang Xu, Xinjiang Liu, Ligang Zhou
{"title":"The Magnetic Resonance Image-Arterial Spin Labeling Characteristic of Nonketotic Hyperglycemic Hemichorea in an Elderly Type 2 Diabetic Female Patient.","authors":"Song Wen, Hui Fang, Dongxiang Xu, Xinjiang Liu, Ligang Zhou","doi":"10.1089/met.2024.0192","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2024.0192","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nonketotic hyperglycemia-induced hemichorea is a rare condition of type 2 diabetes. It is characterized by hyperglycemia with the symptom traced to the basal ganglion like hemichorea or hemiballism, with the hyperintensity within basal ganglion presented in computed tomography (CT) or hyper signal in T1-weighted magnetic resonance image (MRI). It was also confirmed with a relatively better prognosis in that the symptoms of these patients could be relieved after the alleviation of hyperglycemia. However, the exact pathophysiology or mechanism of this condition currently was unclear. Besides, the duration of improvement in tomography as far was varied. In the present study, we reported an elderly female patient who tested with nonketotic hyperglycemia (random blood glucose of fingertips was 19 mmol/L or 342 mg/dL, blood ketone was 0.1 mmol/L) with the symptoms of dysphoria and mild chorea of left low limb, the MRI and CT showed contralateral striatopathy. Her condition achieved alleviation after the normalization of blood glucose. We subsequently rechecked her MRI in arterial spin labeling sequence which showed the hypoperfusion in the right basal ganglion rather than the opposite. Therefore, we suppose the hyperglycemia could induce temporary hypoperfusion in the basal ganglion associated with motor dysfunction which is manifested by hemichorea or hemiballism.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142668010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Syeda Sadia Fatima, Asad Saulat Fatimi, Manzar Abbas, Sabah Farhat, Nuruddin Mohammed
{"title":"Methylation Patterns of Diabetes and Obesity Susceptibility Genes in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from Karachi, Pakistan.","authors":"Syeda Sadia Fatima, Asad Saulat Fatimi, Manzar Abbas, Sabah Farhat, Nuruddin Mohammed","doi":"10.1089/met.2024.0171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/met.2024.0171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and their offspring have an increased risk of adverse perinatal and long-term health outcomes, which may be attributable to epigenetic modification of diabetes and obesity susceptibility genes. We aimed to investigate the methylation patterns of eight genes in GDM and normoglycemic (NG) mothers, and their respective offspring. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This cross-sectional study, conducted at Aga Khan University from August 2019 to December 2022, recruited pregnant women in the first trimester of gestation from the outpatient obstetrics clinic. Participants were classified as NG or GDM based on the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Pakistan. Venous blood samples were collected from mothers and cord blood from neonates. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were used for DNA extraction and methylation analysis using methylation-specific PCR. Maternal and neonatal clinical data were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed using R, including binary logistic regression to assess the association between various gene methylation levels and GDM. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The study found that GDM mothers had significantly higher fasting blood glucose, 2-hr OGTT, and serum carboxymethyl lysine (CML) levels compared to NG mothers, but no significant differences in neonatal birth weight or serum CML levels. Chemerin methylation was significantly lower in GDM mothers and their babies, while <i>NAMPT, MTNR1B, FNDC5, FAT4</i>, and <i>FTO</i> methylation levels were higher in GDM offspring compared to NG offspring. GDM mothers also had higher methylation levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene (<i>BDNF</i>). Multivariable binary logistic regression identified methylation levels of maternal BDNF and neonatal MTNR1B to be independently associated with GDM. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Our study shows a trend of epigenetic modifications in both GDM mothers and their offspring in various genes related to metabolism and inflammation, suggesting an intergenerational transmission of increased risk of developing metabolic disorders. These findings emphasize the need for high throughput studies, early screening, tight glucose control during pregnancy, and postnatal follow-up to mitigate long-term health risks.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142605271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiake Tang, Ting Tang, Qingwen Yu, Xuhan Tong, Chun Liu, Chen Chen, Siqi Hu, Shenghui Zhang, Yao You, Chunyi Wang, Jie Li, Wen Wen, Juan Chen, Xingwei Zhang, Mingwei Wang, Fan Tong
{"title":"Association Between Remnant Cholesterol and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Jiake Tang, Ting Tang, Qingwen Yu, Xuhan Tong, Chun Liu, Chen Chen, Siqi Hu, Shenghui Zhang, Yao You, Chunyi Wang, Jie Li, Wen Wen, Juan Chen, Xingwei Zhang, Mingwei Wang, Fan Tong","doi":"10.1089/met.2024.0042","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2024.0042","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lipid disorders are related to the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Remnant cholesterol (RC), a nonclassical and once-neglected risk factor for NAFLD, has recently received new attention. In this study, we assessed the relationship between the RC levels and NAFLD risk. We searched across PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure, with no restrictions on publication languages. Retrospective cohort studies and cross-sectional studies were enrolled from the inception of the databases until August 6, 2023. A random-effect model was applied to construct the mean difference, and a 95% confidence interval was applied to assess the relationship between the RC levels and NAFLD risk. We used two methods to estimate RC levels: Calculated-1 subtracts low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol from total cholesterol; Calculated-2 uses the Friedewald formula for LDL-C when triglycerides are <4.0 mmol/L, otherwise directly measured. A total of 265 published studies were selected through preliminary retrieval. Of these, six studies met the inclusion requirements and were enrolled in the meta-analysis. The RC level in the NAFLD group was significantly higher than that in the non-NAFLD group (mean difference: 0.18, 95% confidence interval: 0.10-0.26, <i>P</i> < 0.00001). We conducted subgroup analyses of computational methods and geographic regions. Notably, in the subgroup analysis of Calculation Method 2, the NAFLD group had significantly higher RC levels than the non-NAFLD group. On the other hand, in Calculation Method 1, the difference between the two groups was insignificant. In both the Asian and non-Asian populations, the RC levels were significantly higher in the NAFLD group than in the non-NAFLD group. The association of RC with an increased NAFLD risk was not dependent on the triglyceride. This meta-analysis suggests that elevated RC levels are associated with an increased risk of NAFLD. In addition to the conventional risk factors for fatty liver, clinicians should be concerned about the RC levels in the clinic.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"637-645"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142000384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Normative Values and Anthropometric Prediction Models for Lean Mass and Fat Mass in the Northeastern Thai Population.","authors":"Chatlert Pongchaiyakul, Nipith Charoenngam, Thanitsara Rittiphairoj, Dueanchonnee Sribenjalak","doi":"10.1089/met.2024.0098","DOIUrl":"10.1089/met.2024.0098","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> Data on reference values for lean mass (LM) and fat mass (FM) in the Southeast Asian populations are currently lacking. Therefore, we aimed to estimate the normative values and generate anthropometric prediction models for LM and FM in the Thai population. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Consecutive community-dwelling individuals aged 20-90 years were recruited from Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand, between 2010 and 2015. LM and FM were measured using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Age and sex stratified percentile of LM and FM were presented. Anthropometric prediction models for LM and FM were developed by using linear regression to generate competing models. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 832 individuals (334 males and 498 females) were included in the study. The mean ± SD age, LM, and FM were 50.0 ± 16.2 years, 38.9 ± 8.0 kg, and 15.5 ± 7.7 kg, respectively. LM decreased with age from 49.4 kg in 20-29 years group to 42.3 kg in ≥70 years group in male and 34.6 kg in 30-39 years group to 30.8 kg in ≥70 years group in females. FM has an inverse U-shaped association with age, which peaked at 11.9 kg in 60-69 years group in males and 20.7 kg in 50-59 years group in females. Among the various anthropometric models, the models incorporating age, sex, weight, and height were considered the best fit for predicting both LM and FM. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> In the Thai population, peak LM was reached during early adulthood and decline with age, whereas FM showed an inverse U-shaped association with age. The prediction models incorporating age, sex, weight, and height were proposed as practical tools for assessing LM and FM in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":18405,"journal":{"name":"Metabolic syndrome and related disorders","volume":" ","pages":"695-702"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142044043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}