Yusuf Öztürk, Muhammet Kocabaş, Melia Karaköse, Mustafa Kulaksizoğlu, Feridun Karakurt
{"title":"Prognostic significance of the pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV) in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma.","authors":"Yusuf Öztürk, Muhammet Kocabaş, Melia Karaköse, Mustafa Kulaksizoğlu, Feridun Karakurt","doi":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0217","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0217","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV) is a novel inflammatory biomarker for evaluating inflammatory status in patients with cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of PIV in patients with differentiated thyroid cancers (DTCs).</p><p><strong>Subjects and methods: </strong>The study included 376 patients with DTC who underwent curative resection. The PIV was calculated using the formula (neutrophils × monocytes × platelets)/lymphocytes. The TNM stages 3-4 were considered advanced. Patients were also categorized into low-, intermediate-, and high-risk groups according to the AmericanThyroid Association (ATA) risk classification system. Demographic, laboratory, and clinicopathological data were obtained from the patients' files. The predictive value of PIV on TNM advanced stage, ATA high-risk category, and distant metastases was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The optimal PIV values for predicting TNM advanced stage, ATA high-risk category, and distant metastases were, respectively, 331.62 (area under the curve [AUC] 0.730, sensitivity 66.7%, specificity 64.8%), 365.52 (AUC 0.822, sensitivity 79.5%, specificity 76.9%), and 357.65 (AUC 0.774, sensitivity 75.2%, specificity 72%). On regression analysis, PIV ≥ 365.52 (odds ratio [OR] 29.150, 95% confidence interval [CI] 8.148-104.290, p < 0.001) and PIV ≥ 357.65 (OR 7.224, 95% CI 1.700-30.693, p = 0.007) emerged as independent risk factors for ATA high-risk category and distant metastases, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Among patients with DTC, PIV is an independent risk factor for distant metastases and ATA high-risk category. While this finding must be supported by more comprehensive studies, PIV has the potential to be used as a prognostic biomarker in these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":54303,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Endocrinology Metabolism","volume":"68 ","pages":"e240217"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11967184/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144058490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fernanda Barros Viana Coelho, José Tadeu Stefano, Claudia Pinto Marques Souza de Oliveira
{"title":"Low testosterone is associated with steatosis in the male population with spinal cord injury.","authors":"Fernanda Barros Viana Coelho, José Tadeu Stefano, Claudia Pinto Marques Souza de Oliveira","doi":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To determine the prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in men with spinal cord injury (SCI) and to identify the independent factors associated with steatosis.</p><p><strong>Subjects and methods: </strong>This is a cross-sectional study. Inclusion criteria were males over 18 years of age with chronic traumatic SCI enrolled in a rehabilitation programme. A multivariable logistic regression model was constructed using a stepwise variable selection procedure.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After exclusion criteria, 160 participants were included. The prevalence of MASLD was 19%. Men with hepatic steatosis were older, had a higher prevalence of hypogonadism, obesity and diabetes mellitus. Additionally, they exhibited significantly higher levels of ALT, AST and GGT. The mean time since the SCI was 7.8 years in those with steatosis and 4.3 years in those without. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed age (p < 0.001 OR: 1.07), time since SCI (p = 0.025, OR: 1.11) and total testosterone ≤ 300 ng/dL (p = 0.036, OR: 3.35) as significant independent variables associated with steatosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings suggest a prevalence of MASLD in men with SCI similar to that of the general population. Independent factors associated with steatosis were age, time since injury and total testosterone. Notably, individuals with testosterone levels ≤ 300 ng/dL were 3.35 times more likely to have steatosis compared to those with higher testosterone levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":54303,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Endocrinology Metabolism","volume":"68 ","pages":"e240047"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11967168/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144009730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The association between type 2 diabetes and dietary antioxidant index: a cross-sectional study in the Iranian population.","authors":"Zahra Roumi, Majid Kamali, Masoomeh Alsadat Mirshafaei, Saheb Abbas Torki, Bahareh Aminnezhad, Zahra Mahmoudi, Soheila Shekari, Ali Shamsi-Goushki, Kadijeh Abbasi Mobarakeh, Masoomeh Ataei Kachooei, Maryam Gholamalizadeh, Saeed Omidi, Parsa Bahmani, Saeid Doaei, Hamideh YazdiMoghaddam","doi":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0170","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to explore the association between dietary antioxidant index (DAI) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the Iranian population.</p><p><strong>Subjects and methods: </strong>The present cross- sectional study comprised 4,241 participants aged from 35 to 70. A food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was used to assess dietary intake. The DAI score was determined using Wright's method, which quantifies the antioxidant content of the diet. Logistic and linear regression analyses were used to determine the link between DAI and T2D after adjusting for confounding variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Negative associations were found between T2D with total score of DAI (OR = 0.67, CI95%: 0.55-0.81, P = 0.001) and DAI score of zinc (OR = 0.53, CI95%: 0.40-0.72, P = 0.001), manganese (OR = 0.77, CI95%: 0.68-0.88, P = 0.001), and selenium (OR = 0.88, CI95%: 0.78-0.98, P = 0.010) after adjustments for age, sex, BMI, education level, marital status, occupation, physical activity, and calorie intake.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These results indicate the significance of an antioxidant-rich diet in preventing T2D and its complications. Nevertheless, additional investigation is required to validate these findings and explore the fundamental mechanisms of the association of T2D and dietary antioxidants.</p>","PeriodicalId":54303,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Endocrinology Metabolism","volume":"68 ","pages":"e240170"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11967183/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144058497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Melanie Rodacki, Karina Ribeiro Silva, Debora Batista Araujo, Joana R Dantas, Maria Eduarda Nascimento Ramos, Lenita Zajdenverg, Leandra Santos Baptista
{"title":"Immunomodulatory agents and cell therapy for patients with type 1 diabetes.","authors":"Melanie Rodacki, Karina Ribeiro Silva, Debora Batista Araujo, Joana R Dantas, Maria Eduarda Nascimento Ramos, Lenita Zajdenverg, Leandra Santos Baptista","doi":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0233","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Type 1 diabetes (TID) is a chronic disease caused by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic β-cells, that progresses in three stages: 1) stage 1: β-cell autoimmunity + normoglycemia; 2) stage 2: β-cell autoimmunity + mild dysglycemia; 3) stage 3: symptomatic disease + hyperglycemia. Interventions to prevent or cure T1D in the various stages of the disease have been pursued and may target the prevention of the destruction of β cells, regression of insulitis, preservation or recovery of β cells residual mass. Some therapies show promising results that might change the natural history and the approach to patients with T1D in the next few years. Teplizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to CD3, was recently approved in the USA to delay Stage 3 T1D in individuals ≥ 8 years of age. Other non-cellular immunomodulatory therapies, both antigen-specific and non-specific, have shown interesting results either in patients with stage 2 or recent onset stage 3 T1D. Cell therapies such as non-myeloablative transplantation of autologous hematopoietic stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, and tolerogenic dendritic cells have been also studied in these individuals, aiming immunomodulation. Stem cell-derived islet replacement therapy is promising for patients with long- standing T1D, especially with asymptomatic hypoglycemia not resolved by technology. This review aimed to provide updated information on the main immunomodulatory agents and cell therapy options for type 1 diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":54303,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Endocrinology Metabolism","volume":"68 ","pages":"e240233"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11967186/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144058082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dinara Salimova, Tatevik Aloyan, Ursula Qureshi, Faisal Qureshi, Hina Wazir
{"title":"New onset diabetes manifesting as diabetic ketoacidosis in a patient with chronic myelogenous leukemia treated with imatinib.","authors":"Dinara Salimova, Tatevik Aloyan, Ursula Qureshi, Faisal Qureshi, Hina Wazir","doi":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0432","DOIUrl":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0432","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Imatinibis a commonly used antiproliferative agent for treating chronic myelogenous leukemia and gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and it is also thought to be effective in other areas, such as rheumatologic diseases. It has been shown to improve glucose control in diabetic patients by lowering blood sugar, reducing HbA1c levels, and decreasing the need for diabetes medications. However, we present a rare occurrence of severe hyperglycemia and newly elevated HbA1c in a patient on imatinib with no prior history of diabetes. It underscores the need for further research to assess the safety and impact of imatinib on glucose metabolism.</p>","PeriodicalId":54303,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Endocrinology Metabolism","volume":"69 2","pages":"e240432"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11977861/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143812673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura Leite-Almeida, Rita Santos Silva, Margarida Vicente-Ferreira, Carla Costa, Norberto Estevinho, Cíntia Castro-Correia, Sofia Ferreira, Maria Bom-Sucesso
{"title":"Age-related characteristics in differentiated thyroid cancer: a 20-year single-center retrospective analysis in pediatric and adolescent patients.","authors":"Laura Leite-Almeida, Rita Santos Silva, Margarida Vicente-Ferreira, Carla Costa, Norberto Estevinho, Cíntia Castro-Correia, Sofia Ferreira, Maria Bom-Sucesso","doi":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0333","DOIUrl":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0333","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To characterize a cohort of pediatric thyroid cancer patients, focusing on clinical features and outcomes stratified by age. Subjects and.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective analysis included 63 pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer patients treated at a Portuguese pediatric reference hospital over a period of 20 years. Data extracted from clinical records covered demographics, clinical presentation, family history, tumor characteristics, treatment modalities, complications, disease status, and survival outcomes. Patients younger than 12 years were compared to those aged 12 and older.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age at diagnosis of the sample was 14.5 years, with a preponderance of female patients. Clinical presentation varied significantly between age groups; younger patients were more likely to present palpable cervical lymph nodes, while older patients frequently had solitary thyroid nodules. Family history and identifiable risk factors were similar across groups. However, older patients had higher rates of prior neoplasia and radiation exposure. Age also influenced surgical treatment and outcomes, including complications and recurrence rates.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings corroborate previous evidence on the predominance of papillary carcinoma and the association between radiation exposure and thyroid cancer. Younger patients demonstrated more aggressive tumor characteristics and higher recurrence rates, underscoring the need for age-specific management strategies. Early detection, comprehensive surgical intervention, and multidisciplinary follow-up are essential for achieving optimal outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":54303,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Endocrinology Metabolism","volume":"69 2","pages":"e240333"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11987499/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143813107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
María Gabriela García Falcone, Santiago Gonzalez Abbati, Soledad Sosa, Andrea Paes de Lima, Florencia Peralta, Karina Danilowicz
{"title":"Double pituitary adenoma associated with acromegaly and hyperprolactinemia: a case report.","authors":"María Gabriela García Falcone, Santiago Gonzalez Abbati, Soledad Sosa, Andrea Paes de Lima, Florencia Peralta, Karina Danilowicz","doi":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0065","DOIUrl":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0065","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Doubleor multiple adenomas are rare, and synchronous secretory pituitary adenomas are rarer still. We report a case of a 30-year-old woman with a 6-year history of amenorrhea and occasional galactorrhoea. She presented with headaches, weight gain, subtle acromegalic features, new-onset hypertension and diabetes. Workup confirmed acromegaly and hyperprolactinemia. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging of the pituitary demonstrated two noncontiguous microadenomas. Two distinct tumors were resected through a transsphenoidal approach. Immunohistochemical analysis of each separated adenoma confirmed the diagnosis of acromegaly and prolactinoma. Postoperatively, she was cured of acromegaly, and her amenorrhea/galactorrhea syndrome resolved. Her growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-I levels normalized, whereas her prolactin level remained slightly above normal. Therefore, it is critical to consider double or multiple adenomas preoperatively through careful endocrine assessment and review of magnetic resonance imaging. As shown in our case, careful evaluation led to a better surgical outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":54303,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Endocrinology Metabolism","volume":"69 2","pages":"e240065"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11977611/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143812540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bagdagul Yuksel Guler, Ibrahim Demirci, Cem Haymana, Alper Sonmez, Ahmet Faruk Yagci
{"title":"Risk factors associated with gestational transient thyrotoxicosis and their effects on the pregnancy course.","authors":"Bagdagul Yuksel Guler, Ibrahim Demirci, Cem Haymana, Alper Sonmez, Ahmet Faruk Yagci","doi":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0129","DOIUrl":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0129","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the clinical characteristics of patients with gestational transient thyrotoxicosis and its possible impacts on pregnancy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study included pregnant women with gestational transient thyrotoxicosis who were admitted to our endocrinology outpatient clinic from June 2020 to March 2023. Patients with other causes of thyrotoxicosis, such as Graves' disease, toxic nodular goiter, and subacute thyroiditis, were excluded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 50 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria and whose data could be accessed. Two pregnant women were diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and two pregnancies resulted in abortion. We observed that thyroid-stimulating hormone levels normalized to euthyroid values at a mean gestational age of 18.3 ± 3.7 weeks. The mean gestational age at birth was 38 ± 1.8 weeks. The frequency of preterm labor, defined as delivery before 37 weeks, was 10% (n = 5). Sinus rhythm was observed in 87% of the electrocardiograms obtained during thyrotoxicosis, while sinus tachycardia was detected in four and sinus arrhythmia in two cases. Thyroid nodules were observed in 23 (47.9%) of 48 cases in which ultrasonography was performed during thyrotoxicosis. Discussion: This retrospective study, including 50 pregnant women with gestational transient thyrotoxicosis, found no increase in the rate of serious obstetric complications such as eclampsia/preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm labor, or abortion. Notably, in a detailed examination of electrocardiograms, which has not been done in previous studies, we did not detect any serious, life-threatening arrhythmias, although tachycardia was observed.</p>","PeriodicalId":54303,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Endocrinology Metabolism","volume":"69 2","pages":"e240129"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11977610/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143812856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alvaro Sanabria, Jose Luis Novelli, Erivelto Volpi, Ana Voogd, Santiago Zund, Luiz Paulo Kowalski, Juan Pablo Dueñas
{"title":"Use of technologies in thyroid surgery: Latin American Thyroid Society Surgical Affairs Committee Expert Opinion. Part 1.","authors":"Alvaro Sanabria, Jose Luis Novelli, Erivelto Volpi, Ana Voogd, Santiago Zund, Luiz Paulo Kowalski, Juan Pablo Dueñas","doi":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0111","DOIUrl":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thyroidectomyis the most frequent endocrine surgical treatment for problems such as goiter, thyroid cancer, and Graves' disease. The global incidence of goiter ranges from 5%-20%, with a notably high frequency in less wealthy countries, and the incidence of thyroid cancer is on the rise due to the greater use of diagnostic imaging. Despite medical options, surgery remains essential. Surgical advancements such as blood vessel sealing technology, intraoperative laryngeal nerve neuromonitoring (IONM), remote access surgery, and parathyroid fluorescence have transformed thyroid surgery. Vessel sealing technologies reduce operative time and blood loss, whereas IONM preserves the laryngeal nerves. Remote access surgery, which includes a variety of techniques, produces results similar to those of open thyroidectomy with a longer operative time. Fluorescence enhances parathyroid detection and lowers the risk of temporary hypoparathyroidism. Economic studies reveal cost discrepancies, with advantages particularly visible in health care systems that depend on surgical time. While these advancements promise better patient outcomes, their accessibility and cost-effectiveness remain issues, particularly in Latin America. Recognizing these concerns, the Latin American Thyroid Society's Surgical Affairs Committee conducted an extensive review of emerging thyroid surgery technologies to guarantee their proper use in the area.</p>","PeriodicalId":54303,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Endocrinology Metabolism","volume":"69 2","pages":"e240111"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11968079/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Priscila Bellaver, Daisy Crispim, Lílian Rodrigues Henrique, Cristiane Bauermann Leitão, Ariell Freires Schaeffer, Tatiana Helena Rech, Diego Paluszkiewicz Dullius
{"title":"Stress-induced hyperglycemia and expression of glucose cell transport genes in skeletal muscle of critically ill patients: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Priscila Bellaver, Daisy Crispim, Lílian Rodrigues Henrique, Cristiane Bauermann Leitão, Ariell Freires Schaeffer, Tatiana Helena Rech, Diego Paluszkiewicz Dullius","doi":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0417","DOIUrl":"10.20945/2359-4292-2024-0417","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore the association between diabetes and stress-induced hyperglycemia with skeletal muscle expression of key genes related to glucose transport.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a cross-sectional study. Skeletal muscle biopsies were taken from the left vastus muscle of critically ill adult patients within 24 hours of intensive care unit admission, and the expression of the genes of interest, namely insulin receptor substrate 1 (IRS1), insulin receptor substrate 2 (IRS2), solute carrier family 2 member 1 (SLC2A1), and solute carrier family 2 member 4 (SLC2A4), was analyzed using quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The primary analysis was planned to compare the gene expression pattern between patients with and without diabetes mellitus. The secondary analyses compared the gene expression in subgroups of patients with different levels of glycemia, glycemic variability, and glycemic gap.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 50 consecutive patients (15 with diabetes mellitus and 35 without diabetes mellitus) were included from April 2018 to September 2018. No differences in gene expression were found between patients with or without diabetes mellitus. Individuals with hyperglycemia > 200 mg/dL at intensive care unit admission exhibited a downregulation of IRS1 compared to those without (0.4 [0.1-0.8] versus 1.1 [0.3-2.2], p = 0.04). Similarly, patients with a glycemic gap ≥ 80 mg/dL exhibited a downregulation of IRS1 compared to those with a glycemic gap < 80 mg/dL (0.3 [0.1-0.7] versus 1 [0.4-2] p=0.04). There was no difference in gene expression between patients with glycemic variability higher or lower than 40 mg/dL.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>No significant changes were found in skeletal muscle expression of IRS1, IRS2, SLC2A1, and SLC2A4 in critically ill patients with or without diabetes mellitus. However, IRS1 was downregulated in patients with stress-induced hyperglycemia.</p>","PeriodicalId":54303,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Endocrinology Metabolism","volume":"69 2","pages":"e240417"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11968078/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}