{"title":"The homeo-FIT-prolactin hypothesis: the role of prolactin in metabolic homeostasis - association or causality?","authors":"Jesper Krogh","doi":"10.1007/s11154-024-09916-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11154-024-09916-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The homeo-fit-prolactin hypothesis proposes a causal metabolic role for prolactin with hypoprolactinemia and hyperprolactinemia leading to adverse metabolic alterations. However, prolactin within the normal range and up to four times the upper reference limit may be a consequence of metabolic adaption and have a positive metabolic role similar to increased insulin in pre-diabetes. As a consequence, drugs that would increase prolactin levels within this threshold may hold promising effects, particularly for patients with type 2 diabetes. A documented positive metabolic effect of prolactin just above the normal threshold would not just be of benefit to patients with diabetes but assist in the decision to treat mild hyperprolactinemia in other patient groups as well, e.g. drug-induced hyperprolactinemia or idiopathic hyperprolactinemia. Prolactin receptors are present in the pancreas, liver, and adipose tissue, and pre-clinical studies suggest a positive and causal effect of prolactin on the gluco-insulinemic profile and lipid metabolism. This narrative review examines the evidence for the homeo-fit-prolactin hypothesis with a particular focus on results from human studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":21106,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142401129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yibing Chen, Qian Jiang, Xiaowei Xing, Tao Yuan, Pingping Li
{"title":"Clinical research progress on β-cell dysfunction in T2DM development in the Chinese population.","authors":"Yibing Chen, Qian Jiang, Xiaowei Xing, Tao Yuan, Pingping Li","doi":"10.1007/s11154-024-09914-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11154-024-09914-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The prevalence of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased over 10-fold in the past 40 years in China, which now has the largest T2DM population in the world. Insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction are the typical features of T2DM. Although both factors play a role, decreased β-cell function and β-cell mass are the predominant factors for progression to T2DM. Considering the differences between Chinese T2DM patients and those of other ethnicities, it is important to characterize β-cell dysfunction in Chinese patients during T2DM progression. Herein, we reviewed the studies on the relationships between β-cell function and T2DM progression in the Chinese population and discussed the differences among individuals of varying ethnicities. Meanwhile, we summarized the risk factors and current treatments of T2DM in Chinese individuals and discussed their impacts on β-cell function with the hope of identifying a better T2DM therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":21106,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142392893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Agnieszka Siejka, Hanna Lawnicka, Saikat Fakir, Nektarios Barabutis
{"title":"Growth hormone - releasing hormone in the immune system.","authors":"Agnieszka Siejka, Hanna Lawnicka, Saikat Fakir, Nektarios Barabutis","doi":"10.1007/s11154-024-09913-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11154-024-09913-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>GHRH is a neuropeptide associated with a diverse variety of activities in human physiology and immune responses. The present study reviews the latest information on the involvement of GHRH in the immune system and inflammation, suggesting that GHRH antagonists may deliver a new therapeutic possibility in disorders related to immune system dysfunction and inflammation.</p>","PeriodicalId":21106,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142381532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prolactin deficiency in the context of other pituitary hormone abnormalities : Special issue: hypoprolactinemia: a neglected endocrine disorder.","authors":"Ilan Shimon","doi":"10.1007/s11154-024-09902-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11154-024-09902-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Prolactin deficiency is rare. It generally occurs when pituitary disorders, such as large pituitary tumors, pituitary apoplexy, and other conditions associated with sellar mass effect lead to global failure of pituitary function and hypopituitarism. In these situiations, prolactin is commonly the last pituitary hormone affected, after growth hormone and gonadotropins are lost and thyroid-stimulating hormone and adrenocorticotopic hormone secretion is impaired. Prolactin deficiency accompanies several congenital syndromes due to mutations in PROP1 and Pit1/ POU1F and in X-linked IGSF1 deficiency syndrome, and several aqcuired conditions including Sheehan syndrome, IgG4-related hypophysitis, and immune checkpoint-inhibitor-induced hypophysitis. In women, prolactin deficiency prevents lactation following childbirth among other symptoms associated with hypopituitarism. Human prolactin is not available commercially as replacement therapy. However, recombinant human prolactin administered daily to women with hypoprolactinemia and alactogenesis was found to lead to the production of significant milk volume sufficient for lactation.</p>","PeriodicalId":21106,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142361938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Giorgia Gugelmo, Evelina Maines, Federico Boscari, Livia Lenzini, Gian Paolo Fadini, Alberto Burlina, Angelo Avogaro, Nicola Vitturi
{"title":"Continuous glucose monitoring in patients with inherited metabolic disorders at risk for Hypoglycemia and Nutritional implications.","authors":"Giorgia Gugelmo, Evelina Maines, Federico Boscari, Livia Lenzini, Gian Paolo Fadini, Alberto Burlina, Angelo Avogaro, Nicola Vitturi","doi":"10.1007/s11154-024-09903-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11154-024-09903-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Managing Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs) at risk for hypoglycemia, such as Glycogen Storage Diseases (GSDs), Hereditary Fructose Metabolism Disorders (HFMDs) and Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CH), poses challenges in dietary treatments and blood glucose monitoring. The effectiveness of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) remains a subject of ongoing debate, with IMD guidelines maintaining caution. Therefore, a systematic evaluation is needed to understand the potential benefits of CGM during dietary interventions. A systematic literature review was conducted in PubMed according to the PICOS model and PRISMA recommendations on studies published from January 01, 2003, up to October 15, 2023 (PROSPERO CRD42024497744). The risk of bias was assessed using NIH Quality Assessment Tools. Twenty-four studies in GSDs (n = 13), CH (n = 10), and HFMDs (n = 1) were analyzed. In GSDs, Real-time CGM (Rt-CGM) was associated with metabolic benefits during nutritional interventions, proving to be an accurate system for hypoglycemia detection although with some concerns about reliability. Rt-CGM in CH, primarily involving children, also showed potential benefits for glycemic control and metabolic stability with acceptable accuracy, although its use during dietary changes was limited. Few experiences on Flash Glucose Monitoring (FGM) were reported, with some concerns about reliability. Overall, the studies analyzed presented different designs, and their quality was predominantly fair or poor. Heterogeneity and limited consensus on reliability and glycemic targets underscore the need for prospective studies and future recommendations for the use of CGM in optimizing nutritional status and providing personalized dietary education in individuals with IMDs prone to hypoglycemia.</p>","PeriodicalId":21106,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11470883/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142352846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Walter Masson, Martín Lobo, Juan P Nogueira, Pablo Corral, Leandro Barbagelata, Daniel Siniawski
{"title":"Inhibitors of apolipoprotein C3, triglyceride levels, and risk of pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Walter Masson, Martín Lobo, Juan P Nogueira, Pablo Corral, Leandro Barbagelata, Daniel Siniawski","doi":"10.1007/s11154-024-09893-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11154-024-09893-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In recent years, novel apoC3 inhibitor therapies for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia have been developed and assessed through phase II and III clinical trials. The objective of this study was to perform an updated meta-analysis on the impact of new apoC3 inhibitor drugs on triglyceride and apoC3 levels, as well as on the incidence of pancreatitis. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled studies assessing the effects of apoC3 inhibitors therapy (antisense oligonucleotides and small interfering RNA) on triglyceride levels, apoC3 levels, and the occurrence of acute pancreatitis. This meta-analysis was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. The random-effects model was performed. Nine randomized clinical trials (n = 717 patients) were considered eligible for this systematic review. ApoC3 inhibitor drugs were consistently associated with decreased triglyceride levels (MD -57.0%; 95% CI -61.9 to -52.1, I<sup>2</sup> 82%) and lowered apoC3 values (MD -76; 95% CI -80.1 to -71.8, I<sup>2</sup> 77%) when compared to placebo. Furthermore, the use of apoC3 inhibitor drugs demonstrated a reduction in the risk of acute pancreatitis (OR 0.11; 95% CI 0.04 to 0.27, I<sup>2</sup> 0%). The present updated meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials demonstrated that the utilization of apoC3 inhibitors in patients with hypertriglyceridemia correlated with reduced apoC3 and triglyceride levels, along with a decreased risk of acute pancreatitis compared to the placebo.</p>","PeriodicalId":21106,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141601421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kevin Perge, Emilie Capel, Valérie Senée, Cécile Julier, Corinne Vigouroux, Marc Nicolino
{"title":"Ciliopathies are responsible for short stature and insulin resistance: A systematic review of this clinical association regarding SOFT syndrome.","authors":"Kevin Perge, Emilie Capel, Valérie Senée, Cécile Julier, Corinne Vigouroux, Marc Nicolino","doi":"10.1007/s11154-024-09894-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11154-024-09894-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>SOFT syndrome (Short stature-Onychodysplasia-Facial dysmorphism-hypoTrichosis) is a rare primordial dwarfism syndrome caused by biallelic variants in POC1A encoding a centriolar protein. To refine the phenotypic spectrum of SOFT syndrome, recently shown to include metabolic features, we conducted a systematic review of all published cases (19 studies, including 42 patients). The SOFT tetrad affected only 24 patients (57%), while all cases presented with short stature from birth (median height: -5.5SDS([-8.5]-[-2.8])/adult height: 132.5 cm(103.5-148)), which was most often disproportionate (90.5%), with relative macrocephaly. Bone involvement resulted in short hands and feet (100%), brachydactyly (92.5%), metaphyseal (92%) or epiphyseal (84%) anomalies, and/or sacrum/pelvis hypoplasia (58%). Serum IGF-I was increased (median IGF-I level: + 2 SDS ([-0.5]-[+ 3])). Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) therapy was stopped for absence/poor growth response (7/9 patients, 78%) and/or hyperglycemia (4/9 patients, 45%). Among 11 patients evaluated, 10 (91%) presented with central distribution of fat (73%), clinical (64%) and/or biological insulin resistance (IR) (100%, median HOMA-IR: 18), dyslipidemia (80%), and hepatic steatosis (100%). Glucose tolerance abnormalities affected 58% of patients aged over 10 years. Patients harbored biallelic missense (52.4%) or truncating (45.2%) POC1A variants. Biallelic null variants, affecting 36% of patients, were less frequently associated with the SOFT tetrad (33% vs 70% respectively, p = 0.027) as compared to other variants, without difference in the prevalence of metabolic abnormalities. POC1A should be sequenced in children with short stature, altered glucose/insulin homeostasis and/or centripetal fat distribution. In patients with SOFT syndrome, rhGH treatment is not indicated, and IR-related complications should be regularly screened and monitored.PROSPERO registration: CRD42023460876.</p>","PeriodicalId":21106,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11470920/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141627519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea Palermo, Gaia Tabacco, Polyzois Makras, Guido Zavatta, Pierpaolo Trimboli, Elena Castellano, Maria P Yavropoulou, Anda Mihaela Naciu, Athanasios D Anastasilakis
{"title":"Primary hyperparathyroidism: from guidelines to outpatient clinic.","authors":"Andrea Palermo, Gaia Tabacco, Polyzois Makras, Guido Zavatta, Pierpaolo Trimboli, Elena Castellano, Maria P Yavropoulou, Anda Mihaela Naciu, Athanasios D Anastasilakis","doi":"10.1007/s11154-024-09899-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11154-024-09899-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disease characterized by hypercalcemia due to inappropriately high parathyroid hormone secretion. While in the typical, symptomatic form of the disease diagnosis is set easily and standard management is surgical removal of the hyperfunctioning parathyroid (HP), this may not be the case in more subtle forms of PHPT, such as the asymptomatic and the normocalcemic PHPT. Localization of the HP could also be challenging, especially in small-sized adenomas, ectopic lesions or multiglandular disease. An experienced surgical team is essential to achieve curative parathyroidectomy. In this article, we used illustrative clinical vignettes to dissect the approach to the patient with PHPT, from the diagnosis establishment to the suggested investigation to identify classical and non-classical PHPT features and the methodology to locate the abnormal tissue. Accordingly, we elaborated on appropriate management, both surgical and conservative.</p>","PeriodicalId":21106,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sabrina Chiloiro, Alessandra Vicari, Ginevra Mongelli, Flavia Costanza, Antonella Giampietro, Pier Paolo Mattogno, Liverana Lauretti, Alessandro Olivi, Laura De Marinis, Francesco Doglietto, Antonio Bianchi, Alfredo Pontecorvi
{"title":"Effects of glucocorticoid replacement therapy in patients with pituitary disease: A new perspective for personalized replacement therapy.","authors":"Sabrina Chiloiro, Alessandra Vicari, Ginevra Mongelli, Flavia Costanza, Antonella Giampietro, Pier Paolo Mattogno, Liverana Lauretti, Alessandro Olivi, Laura De Marinis, Francesco Doglietto, Antonio Bianchi, Alfredo Pontecorvi","doi":"10.1007/s11154-024-09898-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11154-024-09898-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Secondary adrenal insufficiency (SAI) is an endocrine disorder due to impaired secretion of ACTH resulting from any disease affecting the pituitary gland. Glucocorticoid replacement therapy is mandatory to ensure patient survival, haemodynamic stability, and quality of life. In fact, a correct dose adjustement is mandatory due to the fact that inappropriately low doses expose patients to hypoadrenal crisis, while inappropriately high doses contribute to glucose metabolic and cardiovascular deterioration. This review analyses the current evidence from available publications on the epidemiology and aetiology of SAI and examines the association between glucocorticoid replacement therapy and glucometabolic and cardiovascular effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":21106,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11470908/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142018472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yazeed Alekrish, Mohammed Alotaibi, Aishah Ekhzaimy
{"title":"Effectiveness and safety of continuous subcutaneous hydrocortisone infusion in managing adrenocortical insufficiency in adult patients: a systematic review.","authors":"Yazeed Alekrish, Mohammed Alotaibi, Aishah Ekhzaimy","doi":"10.1007/s11154-024-09905-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11154-024-09905-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oral hormone replacement therapy has been and continues to be the cornerstone of adrenocortical insufficiency management. However, the introduction of continuous subcutaneous hydrocortisone infusion (CSHI) shows great potential for advancing the management of adrenocortical insufficiency. It resembles the circadian rhythm of physiological cortisol secretion and was shown to have a promising outcome in terms of quality of life (QOL) and clinical outcomes in the literature. We conducted a systematic search strategy including MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and the online trials registers at ClinicalTrials.gov without geographic restrictions. Research investigations where self-reported quality of life (QOL) was assessed as a variable in adult individuals with confirmed adrenal disease, treated by CSHI, and results were presented in English. All articles included were published between 2014 and 2023, even though we had no timeframe limitations in our inclusion criteria. A total of six studies were included, with 63 subjects enrolled, and the average age was 40 years, a study showed a significant reduction in the average total daily dose of HC from 47.5 mg to 31.4 mg on CSHI, while other two studies estimated a reduction in the hospitalization rate due to adrenal crisis from 2.6 to 1.3 admissions per year on CSHI. Most of the studies on subjective well-being and quality of life have shown significant improvement. Overall, CSHI shows great potential as a treatment method for Adrenal insufficiency. It improves the quality of life and lowers hospitalization rates, resulting in increased patient satisfaction and acceptance. Additional comprehensive research is necessary to strengthen these discoveries, gain a deeper understanding of the effectiveness and safety of this treatment approach, and provide guidance for medical practitioners.</p>","PeriodicalId":21106,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142111442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}