scholarly journals The Role of Proopiomelanocortin and α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone in the Metabolic Syndrome in Psychiatric Disorders: A Narrative Mini-Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Raue ◽  
Dirk Wedekind ◽  
Jens Wiltfang ◽  
Ulrike Schmidt
Author(s):  
Elena Korneeva ◽  
Mikhail Voevoda ◽  
Sergey Semaev ◽  
Vladimir Maksimov

Results of the study related to polymorphism of ACE gene (rs1799752)‎, integrin αIIbβ3, and CSK gene (rs1378942) influencing development of arterial hypertension in young patients with metabolic syndrome are presented. Hypertension as a component of the metabolic syndrome was detected in 15.0% of young patients. Prevalence of mutant alleles of the studied genes among the examined patients was quite high, so homozygous DD genotype was found in 21.6%, and mutant D allele of the ACE gene in 47.4%. A high risk of hypertension in patients with MS was detected in carriers of the T allele of the CSK (rs1378942) gene – 54.8%, which was most often observed in a combination of polymorphic ACE and CSK gene loci (p = 0.0053).


2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 204-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameer Nagamia ◽  
Anbu Pandian ◽  
Faiz Cheema ◽  
Rama Natarajan ◽  
Qamar A. Khan ◽  
...  

1995 ◽  
Vol 305 (2) ◽  
pp. 433-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Kapas ◽  
A Purbrick ◽  
J P Hinson

The role of protein kinases in the steroidogenic actions of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH), angiotensin II (AngII) and corticotropin (ACTH) in the rat adrenal zona glomerulosa was examined. Ro31-8220, a potent selective inhibitor of protein kinase C (PKC), inhibited both AngII- and alpha-MSH-stimulated aldosterone secretion but had no effect on aldosterone secretion in response to ACTH. The effect of Ro31-8220 on PKC activity was measured in subcellular fractions. Basal PKC activity was higher in cytosol than in membrane or nuclear fractions. Incubation of the zona glomerulosa with either alpha-MSH or AngII resulted in significant increases in PKC activity in the nuclear and cytosolic fractions and decreases in the membrane fraction. These effects were all inhibited by Ro31-8220. ACTH caused a significant increase in nuclear PKC activity only, and this was inhibited by Ro31-8220 without any significant effect on the steroidogenic response to ACTH, suggesting that PKC translocation in response to ACTH may be involved in another aspect of adrenal cellular function. Tyrosine phosphorylation has not previously been considered to be an important component of the response of adrenocortical cells to peptide hormones. Both AngII and alpha-MSH were found to activate tyrosine kinase, but ACTH had no effect, observations that have not been previously reported. Tyrphostin 23, a specific antagonist of tyrosine kinases, inhibited aldosterone secretion in response to AngII and alpha-MSH, but not ACTH. These data confirm the importance of PKC in the adrenocortical response to AngII and alpha-MSH, and, furthermore, indicate that tyrosine kinase may play a critical role in the steroidogenic actions of AngII and alpha-MSH in the rat adrenal zona glomerulosa.


2007 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 642-652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna I. Kakafika ◽  
Dimitri P. Mikhailidis ◽  
Asterios Karagiannis ◽  
Vasilios G. Athyros

2012 ◽  
Vol 123 (11) ◽  
pp. 635-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radko Komers ◽  
Shaunessy Rogers ◽  
Terry T. Oyama ◽  
Bei Xu ◽  
Chao-Ling Yang ◽  
...  

In the present study, we investigated the activity of the thiazide-sensitive NCC (Na+–Cl− co-transporter) in experimental metabolic syndrome and the role of insulin in NCC activation. Renal responses to the NCC inhibitor HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide), as a measure of NCC activity in vivo, were studied in 12-week-old ZO (Zucker obese) rats, a model of the metabolic syndrome, and in ZL (Zucker lean) control animals, together with renal NCC expression and molecular markers of NCC activity, such as localization and phosphorylation. Effects of insulin were studied further in mammalian cell lines with inducible and endogenous expression of this molecule. ZO rats displayed marked hyperinsulinaemia, but no differences in plasma aldosterone, compared with ZL rats. In ZO rats, natriuretic and diuretic responses to NCC inhibition with HCTZ were enhanced compared with ZL rats, and were associated with a decrease in BP (blood pressure). ZO rats displayed enhanced Thr53 NCC phosphorylation and predominant membrane localization of both total and phosphorylated NCC, together with a different profile in expression of SPAK (Ste20-related proline/alanine-rich kinase) isoforms, and lower expression of WNK4. In vitro, insulin induced NCC phosphorylation, which was blocked by a PI3K (phosphoinositide 3-kinase) inhibitor. Insulin-induced reduction in WNK4 expression was also observed, but delayed compared with the time course of NCC phosphorylation. In summary, we report increased NCC activity in hyperinsulinaemic rodents in conjunction with the SPAK expression profile consistent with NCC activation and reduced WNK4, as well as an ability of insulin to induce NCC stimulatory phosphorylation in vitro. Together, these findings indicate that hyperinsulinaemia is an important driving force of NCC activity in the metabolic syndrome with possible consequences for BP regulation.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5-s) ◽  
pp. 167-169
Author(s):  
Dhananjay S. Khot

The metabolic disorders are major health issues of today’s scenario and incidences of metabolic diseases increases day by day due to the disturbed pattern of life style. Ayurveda texts have described term “Santarpanjanya Vikaras” which resembles diseases of defective tissue metabolism. Ayurveda mentioned that improper dietary habits and sedentary life style affects state of Agni which resulted Ama production and finally leading to the metabolic syndrome. The vitiation of Dosha, diminish state of Dhatu and blockage of channels, etc. also can initiate pathogenesis of metabolic disorders. The Kayachikitsa branch of Ayurveda recommended use of internal medicine for the management of various metabolic disorders. Considering increased health burden of society due to the metabolic syndrome present article explore role of ayurveda internal medicine for the management of metabolic syndrome. Keywords: Ayurveda, metabolic syndrome, Santarpanjanya, Madhumeha and Sthoulya.       


2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (11) ◽  
pp. 1973-1988 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inês Vieira da Silva ◽  
Joana S. Rodrigues ◽  
Irene Rebelo ◽  
Joana P. G. Miranda ◽  
Graça Soveral

Author(s):  
O. I. Lemko ◽  
M. O. Haysak ◽  
D. V. Reshetar

The second part of the review examines in detail the questions of diagnostics and peculiarities of the metabolic syndrome manifestations, which presents the link between most comorbid conditions at patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The metabolic syndrome is based on the insulin resistance and compensatory hyperinsulinemia, caused by both chronic low‑intensity inflammation and increased adipose tissue, often against the background of aggravated heredity at diabetes mellitus. The authors elucidate aspects of the effects of obesity, cachexia and some endocrine disorders on the disease course. The deficiency of researches on endocrine status, especially thyroid function and related metabolic disorders was emphasized. Possible pathogenetic mechanisms of osteoporosis development in this contingent of patients are considered. The need for further research of the pathogenetic role of vitamin D is discussed. Data on the role of the functional state of kidneys in the development of metabolic disorders in an organism have been presented, though kidney pathology in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is not currently considered as a comorbid condition. The contradictory literature data on the development of anemia in these patients were analysed. The authors presented data on the development of oncological processes as a systemic manifestation at COPD and performed analysis of common and mutually aggravating mechanisms of the development of these pathological conditions. Attention has been paid to the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease, bronchiectasis and obstructive sleep apnea with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The prospects of modern genetic research in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and comorbid conditions have been determined.


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