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Association between irisin and homocysteine in euglycemic and diabetic subjects

Rafael AlisMarco RomagnoliVictor M. VictorMilagros RochaAntonio Hernández-mijaresHelios Pareja-galeanoFabian Sanchis-gomar

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AdultBlood GlucoseMalemedicine.medical_specialtyHomocysteineClinical BiochemistryPopulationType 2 diabetesBody Mass Indexchemistry.chemical_compoundInternal medicineMyokineHumansInsulinMedicineClinical significanceeducationHomocysteineAgedCardiovascular risk factors Homocysteine Irisin Myokine NicotinamideAnalysis of Varianceeducation.field_of_studybusiness.industryFastingGeneral MedicineMiddle AgedAnthropometryControl subjectsmedicine.diseaseLipidsFibronectinsEndocrinologyDiabetes Mellitus Type 2chemistryFemalebusinessBody mass index

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Abstract Objectives The aim of study was to explore whether a relationship exists between homocysteine and irisin in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients—a population with a high risk of developing cardiovascular disease—and euglycemic controls. Design and methods 69 T2D patients and 75 control subjects (adjusted by body mass index (BMI)) were included in the study. Irisin and homocysteine concentrations and anthropometric and biochemical variables were determined. Results Levels of homocysteine were significantly higher (11.0 ± 3.0 vs 12.4 ± 4.2 μmol/l) and levels of irisin were lower (279 ± 58 vs 263 ± 38 ng/ml) in T2D patients. When both T2D and controls were considered, irisin was found to correlate only with homocysteine (r = − 0.215; p = 0.011). Moreover, a decreasing trend in irisin levels was observed according to homocysteine tertile (p = 0.034). Conclusions Our results provide evidence of an association between irisin and homocysteine, which may be due to nicotinamide metabolism. The clinical significance of this relationship is unclear, but our findings may prompt further mechanistic research to investigate the role played by irisin in vascular disorders.

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2014-01-01Clinical Biochemistry
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2014.08.017