scholarly journals FADS1 genetic variant rs174547 as a molecular-genetic biomarker for CVD risk: A study from Bulgaria

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-27
Author(s):  
Elena Kuzova ◽  
Tzveta Georgieva ◽  
Vesselka Duleva
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Genetic Variant ◽  
Ldl Cholesterol ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Molecular Genetic ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Significant Difference

The input of molecular genetic biomarkers allows individual assessment of metabolic pathways and the behaviour of the major enzymes responsible for nutrient conversion. This in turn enriches the nutrigenetic information fund, and the panels of well-studied gene variants and their interaction with nutrients can be used to create precise personalized diets. Our objective was to determine the significance of the rs174547 genetic variant in the fatty acid desaturase 1 (FADS1) gene in the metabolism of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids ingested with food and to identify the potential of FADS1 rs174547 as a molecular genetic marker to be included in a panel of nutrigenetic studies in order to prepare a personalized diet plan. A total of 123 volunteers (43 men and 80 women) from Bulgaria, aged 28 to 65 years, were tested for rs174547 in the FADS1 gene. A DNA sample was taken from each volunteer by a non-invasive method (buccal swabs), and the genetic variant of each individual was determined by molecular genetic approaches. Their general health was assessed by taking anthropometric and body impedance measurements data and completing a lifestyle survey. The lipid profile included testing for triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, and blood sugar. Information on the total food intake was collected through questionnaire methods. The results of the statistical tests show that there is a statistically significant difference between the two genotypes only in HDL cholesterol levels (P = 0.044, at P < 0.05) - carriers of the C/T genotype have lower mean concentration values of HDL-cholesterol (1.27 mmol/l) than for T/T variant carriers (1.48 mmol/l). Among men, there were statistically significant differences in mean levels of total cholesterol (P = 0.012) and HDL cholesterol (P = 0.008) between the two genotypes. Among women, there was a statistically significant difference between the two genotypes only in terms of mean triglyceride levels (P = 0.007). The differences in the other studied indicators do not satisfy the criterion for significance (P < 0.05). The results suggest an effect of the intake of SFA (saturated fatty acids) and MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acids) on the relationship between rs174547 polymorphism and plasma lipids (total and LDL-cholesterol) only in men. Studies of the Bulgarian population prove extremely low intake of omega-3 fatty acids due to low consumption of fish. These findings and the lack of data for Bulgaria on genetic variants of FADS1 are a prerequisite for conducting in-depth studies of both risk groups, such as patients with cardiovascular disease, dyslipidaemia or nutritional deficiency of LC-PUFAs, and in healthy people.

scholarly journals Meat Quality, Fatty Acid Content and NMR Metabolic Profile of Dorper Sheep Supplemented with Bypass Fats

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1133
Author(s):  
Atique Ahmed Behan ◽  
Muhammad Tayyab Akhtar ◽  
Teck Chwen Loh ◽  
Sharida Fakurazi ◽  
Ubedullah Kaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid Content ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Dorper Sheep

The supplementation of rumen bypass fat (RBF) has remained one of the preferred approaches used to decrease undesirable saturated fatty acids (FA) and increase beneficial unsaturated FA in the meat. This study was planned to evaluate the influences of rumen bypass fats on meat quality, fatty acid and metabolic profiles in male Dorper sheep (n = 36) with 24.66 ± 0.76 kg (mean ± standard error) initial body weight. Treatment comprised a basal diet (30:70 rice straw to concentrate) with no added RBF as a control (CON), basal diet with prilled fat (PF), basal diet with prilled fat plus lecithin (PFL) and basal diet with calcium soap of palm fatty acids (CaS). The findings revealed that cooking loss, drip loss and shear force in longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle were not affected by RBF supplementation, while meat pH was significantly higher in the CaS on aging day 1. However, the diet supplemented with prilled fat and lecithin modified the meat’s fatty acid profile significantly by increasing unsaturated fatty acids and decreasing saturated fats. The relative quantification of the major differentiating metabolites found in LD muscle of sheep showed that total cholesterol, esterified cholesterol, choline, glycerophosphocholine and glycerophospholipids were significantly lower in CaS and PFL diets, while glycerol and sphingomyelin were significantly higher in CaS and PFL diets. Most of the metabolites in the liver did not show any significant difference. Based on our results, the supplementation of protected fats did not have a negative influence on meat quality and the meat from Dorper sheep fed prilled fat with lecithin contained more healthy fatty acids compared to other diets.

Relationships between Serum Saturated Fatty Acids and Serum Total Cholesterol and HDL-Cholesterol in Humans

1994 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 240-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teruo Nagaya ◽  
Ken-Ichi Nakaya ◽  
Akemi Takahashi ◽  
Izumi Yoshida ◽  
Yoshinari Okamoto
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Cholesterol Metabolism ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Fa Composition

To investigate the effects of serum saturated fatty acids (FAs) on human cholesterol metabolism, total-cholesterol (T-C), HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C), T-C/HDL-C ratio, and FA composition [myristic acid (MA, 14:0), palmitic acid (PA, 16:0) and stearic acid (SA, 18:0)] were determined in serum from 115 men and 120 women (20–70 years old). MA, PA and SA were expressed as percentages of serum total FAs. Using multivariate analysis to account for the confounding effects of age, body mass index, drinking, and smoking it was found that SA was negatively correlated with T-C and T-C/HDL-C ratio in both men and women. In men MA was negatively correlated with HDL-C, and in women SA was positively correlated with HDL-C. Although PA was the major component of serum saturated FAs, PA had no significant relation to any cholesterol indices in either sex. These results suggest that serum MA may aggravate and serum SA may improve cholesterol metabolism, thereby influencing the risk for ischaemic heart disease.

scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Lipid Profile in Obese and Nonobese Men attending Master Health Checkup

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-75
Author(s):  
S Vinod Babu ◽  
Anusha R Jagadeesan ◽  
Jothimalar Ramalingam
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Ldl Cholesterol ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
P Value ◽  
Health Checkup ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference

ABSTRACT Introduction Obesity is emerging as an epidemic worldwide. Obesity is associated with a number of comorbid conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cancer, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular abnormalities, anemia, obstructive sleep apnea, and psychosocial abnormalities. Aim This study aims at comparing the lipid profile levels of obese and nonobese men. Materials and methods This was a case—control study conducted at a tertiary care center. Totally, 80 men in the age group of 20 to 47 years attending the master health checkup were included in the study, out of which 40 men with normal body mass index (BMI) of 18 to 25 belonged to group I and 40 men with increased BMI of 30 and above belonged to group II. Lipid profile parameters, such as triglycerides (TGLs), total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol were estimated in them. The data were statistically analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 15.0. Results Statistically significant difference was found in the total cholesterol levels with a p-value of 0.040 while the difference in LDL cholesterol was statistically highly significant with a p-value of 0.040. Conclusion Among lipid profile parameters, only total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol showed significant difference between the obese and nonobese individuals. However, the other parameters like HDL cholesterol and TGLs did not show any significant difference. How to cite this article Babu SV, Jagadeesan AR, Ramalingam J. A Comparative Study of Lipid Profile in Obese and Nonobese Men attending Master Health Checkup. Indian J Med Biochem 2017;21(2):73-75.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Activity of Red Fruit (Pandanus conoideus Lam) Paste against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in Burger Patties

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-143
Author(s):  
Selvia Tharukliling ◽  
Lilik Eka Radiati ◽  
Imam Thohari ◽  
Agus Susilo
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Paste Content

This study aims to determine the antimicrobial activity of red fruit paste against Staphylococcus aureus FNCC-0047 and Eschericia coli FNCC-0091 by using ethanol and n-hexane as well as the total plate count value of the patty with red fruit paste added on different observations day. The concentration of paste extract for antimicrobial activity test was 6.25%, 12.5%, 25%, 50%. The calculation of the total value of the burger patty plate is calculated on the 3rd, 7th and 14th d with the red fruit paste content in the formula as much as 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%. The results showed that the fatty acids of red fruit paste were dominated by oleic acid and linoleic acid, which are unsaturated fatty acids and palmitic acid, which are saturated fatty acids. The yield of red fruit paste in n-hexane solvent was higher than ethanol solvent. There was a significant difference (P <0.05) from the use of different solvents to the mean clear zone of the two bacteria tested. The antibacterial activity shown by the ethanol extract and n-hexane extract of red fruit paste was in the inactive category at the 6.12% level, the moderate category at the 12.5% to 25% level and the strong category at the 50% level. There was a significant difference (P <0.05) from the total microbial value in each treatment where the higher the red fruit paste content in the patty, the lower the total microbial value found on each d of observation. The use of red fruit paste at a level of 10% to 15% can withstand the rate of microbial growth

Fat in animal products: facts and perceptions

1993 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 57-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. Gibney
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Dietary Fat ◽  
Ldl Cholesterol ◽  
Plasma Cholesterol ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Antioxidant Vitamins ◽  
Blood Cholesterol ◽  
Antioxidant Vitamin

AbstractEarly research in man at the end of the fifties and beginning of the sixties indicated that the composition of dietary fat influenced plasma cholesterol levels. In effect this research showed that plasma cholesterol was raised by saturated fatty acids (SFA), was lowered by polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and was not influenced by monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA). Within the SFA it was also observed that the greater the chain length, the lesser the cholesterol raising effect. A quantitative relationship between the change in blood cholesterol (ΔC) resultant from changes in the percentage energy from SFA (ΔS) and PUFA (ΔP) was established as ΔC = 1.3 (2ΔS − ΔP). For the ensuing tivo decades this association dominated nutrition education programmes with the message that ‘saturates or animal fats raise blood cholesterol and polyunsaturates or vegetable oils lower blood cholesterol’.In the 1980s it became evident that the two main fractions of blood cholesterol yielded different risks for coronary heart disease. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol raised the risk and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol lowered the risk. Earlier work on the qualitative effect of dietary fat was now repeated to examine the direction of change of the LDL and HDL subfractions of plasma cholesterol. Broadly speaking these data showed that SFA raised LDL cholesterol and had little effect on HDL cholesterol. PUFA lowered LDL cholesterol but when the intake was high, also lowered HDL cholesterol. Whilst this summarizes events leading up to current thinking on dietary fats and blood cholesterol, it is likely in the near future to be linked to another area of research involving the antioxidant vitamins and pro-vitamins (vitamin E, vitamin C and β-carotene). A growing body of data in the literature indicates a protective effect of antioxidant vitamins in epidemiological trials.Notwithstanding these findings, it is likely that dietary advice will continue to seek a lowering of SFA intake. PUFA intake will be capped and MUFA intake will be a more acceptable alternative. However, with increasing emphasis on antioxidant vitamin status, such advice is likely to be coupled with advice on increased consumption of fruit and vegetables.

scholarly journals The effect of test meal monounsaturated fatty acid: saturated fatty acid ratio on postprandial lipid metabolism

1998 ◽  
Vol 79 (5) ◽  
pp. 419-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen M. Roche ◽  
Antonis Zampelas ◽  
Kim G. Jackson ◽  
Christine M. Williams ◽  
Michael J. Gibney
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Lipid Metabolism ◽  
Test Meal ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Minor Effect ◽  
Postprandial Lipid Metabolism ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Postprandial Lipid

Epidemiological evidence shows that a diet high in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) but low in saturated fatty acids (SFA) is associated with reduced risk of CHD. The hypocholesterolaemic effect of MUFA is known but there has been little research on the effect of test meal MUFA and SFA composition on postprandial lipid metabolism. The present study investigated the effect of meals containing different proportions of MUFA and SFA on postprandial triacylglycerol and non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) metabolism. Thirty healthy male volunteers consumed three meals containing equal amounts of fat (40g), but different proportions of MUFA (12, 17 and 24% energy) in random order. Postprandial plasma triacylglycerol, apolipoprotein B-48, cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, glucose and insulin concentrations and lipoprotein lipase (EC 3.1.1.34) activity were not significantly different following the three meals which varied in their levels of SFA and MUFA. There was a significant difference in the postprandial NEFA response between meals. The incremental area under the curve of postprandial plasma NEFA concentrations was significantly (P = 0·03) lower following the high-MUFA meal. Regression analysis showed that the non-significant difference in fasting NEFA concentrations was the most important factor determining difference between meals, and that the test meal MUFA content had only a minor effect. In conclusion, varying the levels of MUFA and SFA in test meals has little or no effect on postprandial lipid metabolism.

scholarly journals Perbedaan Rasio Kolesterol Total/ HDL Kelompok Kontrol dan Kelompok Diet Tinggi Minyak Sawit pada Tikus Wistar

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yelsa Yulanda Putri ◽  
Ellyza Nasrul ◽  
Susila Sastri
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Diet Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Post Test

AbstrakRasio kolesterol total/ HDL merupakan variabel lipoprotein terbaik dalam memprediksi risiko penyakit kardiovaskular. Peningkatan risiko penyakit kardiovaskular dapat disebabkan oleh tingginya kadar kolesterol serum. Minyak sawit mengandung 50% asam lemak jenuh dan 50% asam lemak tidak jenuh. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui perbedaan rasio kolesterol total/ HDL antara kelompok kontrol dengan kelompok diet tinggi minyak sawit pada tikus. Penelitian ini adalah eksperimental dengan pendekatan post test only control group design. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 10 ekor tikus Wistar jantan yang dibagi menjadi kelompok kontrol (K) dan kelompok perlakuan (P). Diet tinggi minyak sawit (minyak sawit 42.5%, 3ml/hari) diberikan pada kelompok P selama empat minggu. Analisis data menggunakan uji t independent. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan peningkatan yang tidak bermakna antara kelompok P dan kelompok K pada rerata kolesterol, yaitu 63.66±9.9(P) 57.39±3.28(K) (p>0.05), rerata HDL 19.44±3.99(P) 17.64±2.00(K) (p>0.05), dan rerata rasio kolesterol total/ HDL 3.26±0.24 (P) 3.31±0.32 (K) (p>0.05). Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah kadar kolesterol total, HDL, dan rasio kolesterol total/ HDL pada kelompok kontrol dan kelompok diet tinggi minyak sawit tidak berbeda.Kata kunci: diet tinggi minyak sawit, kolesterol, HDL, rasio kolesterol/ HDLAbstractThe ratio of total cholesterol/ HDL is the lipoprotein variables best predict the risk of cardiovascular disease . The increased risk of cardiovascular disease can be caused by high levels of cholesterol exciting. Palm oil contains 50% saturated fatty acids and 50% unsaturated fatty acids. The purpose of this study was to know the differences ratio of total cholesterol/ HDL between the control group and high palm oil diet group in rats. This research was experimental with post-test only control group. The study sample consisted of 10 male Wistar rats were divided into control group (K) and treated group (P). High-palm oil diet (50% palm oil, 3ml/day) was given to the group P for four weeks. Analysis of data using independent t test. The results showed there were no significant differences in improvement between groups P and groups K in mean cholesterol, 63.66 ± 9.9 (P) 57.39 ± 3.28 (K) in (p> 0.05), mean HDL 19.44 ± 3.99 (P) 17.64 ± 2.00 (K) in (p> 0.05), and the mean ratio of total cholesterol/ HDL 3.26 ± 0.24 (P) 3.31 ± 0.32 (K) in (p>0.05). The conclusion of this study is total cholesterol, HDL, and the ratio of total cholesterol/ HDL in the control group and the high palm oil diet group did not differ.Keywords: high palm oil diet, cholesterol, HDL, ratio of cholesterol/HDL

scholarly journals Oxidized LDL and lipids as risk factors for ischemic heart disease in type 2 diabetes

2005 ◽  
Vol 62 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 529-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miroslava Zamaklar ◽  
Katarina Lalic ◽  
Natasa Rajkovic ◽  
Danijela Trifunovic ◽  
Mirjana Dragasevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Ldl Cholesterol ◽  
Oxidized Ldl ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Apo B ◽  
Significant Difference

Background. Abnormal lipid profile is an important risk factor in the development of macrovascular atherosclerotic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). Factors that contribute to endothelial cell dysfunction associated with the initiation of atherosclerosis include oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between lipid profile and oxidative stress in type 2 diabetics with and without ischemic heart disease (IHD). Methods. We studied 80 patients with T2D, 40 with IHD (group A1) and 40 without IHD (group A2). We also studied 51 non-diabetics, 31 with IHD (group B1), and 20 without IHD (group B2 - control group). Lipid profile was estimated by the total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, the level of triglyceride (Tg), lipoproteina a (Lp a), Apo A I, A II, B 100 and E. To evaluate the oxidative status we measured circulating oxidized LDL (ox LDL), erythrocyte antioxidative enzyme activity: superoxide dismutase (E-SOD), glutathione peroxidase (E-GPX), as well as the total antioxidative serum activity (TAS). Inflammatory reaction was estimated by C-reactive protein (CRP) and fibrinogen. Results. No significant difference was found in the lipid profile in groups A1, A2 and B1, but the group B2 had the lowest one. Lp a level was significantly higher in group B1 comparing to other groups (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the level of ox LDL between the groups. In diabetics, ox LDL positively correlated with the total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, non HDL cholesterol, Apo B 100 and the relations between LDL/HDL and Tg/HDL (p < 0.001), as well as with Tg and fibrinogen (p < 0.05). In group B1, ox LDL positively correlated with total cholesterol, Tg (p < 0.01), LDL, and non HDL cholesterol (p < 0.05) and significantly with Apo B 100 (p < 0.001). There was no significant difference in the antioxidant enzyme activities between the groups of diabetics (A1 and A2), but fibrinogen was higher in the group with IHD (group A1, p < 0.05). Group B1 had lower ESOD activity than the groups A1 and A2 (p < 0.05), but CRP was higher (p < 0.05). There were no significant correlations between oxLDL and CRP in groups A1 and A2, but it was statistically significant in the group B1 (p < 0.05). Conclusion. In this study we demonstrated the increased oxidative stress in diabetics compared to non-diabetics regardless of the presence of IHD. Fibrinogen, but not CRP, was higher in diabetics with IHD, compared to diabetics without IHD. The increased oxidative stress, the reduced antioxidative activity E-SOD, and the higher level of CRP were found in non-diabetics with IHD compared to non-diabetics without IHD.

scholarly journals Comparison of preoperative and postoperative Lipid Profile changes in obese and morbidly obese patients after mini gastric bypass surgery

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerim GUZEL ◽  
Mustafa IKIZEK
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Bypass ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Bypass Surgery ◽  
Ldl Cholesterol ◽  
Gastric Bypass Surgery ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Mini Gastric Bypass ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Significant Difference

Background & Objective: Obesity has become a serious health problem that has become increasingly important in recent years. Since patients with high levels of obesity have dyslipidemia and an unbalanced lipid profile, they have a high risk of both diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to evaluate the short (3 months) and long term (12 months) effects of mini-gastric bypass surgery from the current bariatric surgical techniques on the lipid profile. Methods: Of the patients undergoing Mini-gastric bypass operation between January 2016 to December 2018 at the General Surgery Clinic of Private Samsun Büyük Anadolu Hospital, demographic data and changes in lipid concentrations at 3 and 12 months were analyzed. Patients were grouped according to age, sex, body mass index (BMI), cardiologic risk groups, bypass lengths, and obesity classes. Total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol values of the patients were examined at the time of admission to the outpatient clinic before the operation, at the postoperative third month and at the post-operative twelfth-month. Patients who did not go for a checkup during the one-year follow-up and whose data could not be reached or missing were excluded from the study. Results: There was no significant difference in terms of age, sex, and cardiovascular risk (p>0.05). Although the HDL-C level was initially low (p<0.001), it significantly increased 12 months after surgical treatment (p<0.001). While serum concentrations of LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides were high preoperatively, they significantly decreased at 12 months postoperatively (p<0.001). When compared with values in the 3rd- and 12th-month, there was a significant decrease in the class-3 obesity group but not in the class-2 obesity group. When serum HDL cholesterol concentrations were compared with preoperative baseline and postoperative 12th-month those, no statistically-significant difference was found in serum concentrations in the 3rd month, although there was a significant increase in both class 2 and 3 obesity groups. Conclusion: In patients undergoing mini-gastric bypass surgery, serum LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglyceride concentrations decreased in the 12th postoperative month, but serum HDL cholesterol concentrations increased. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.7.4123 How to cite this:Guzel K, Ikizek M. Comparison of preoperative and postoperative Lipid Profile changes in obese and morbidly obese patients after mini gastric bypass surgery. Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(7):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.7.4123 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals Correlation between C-reactive protein levels with leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease in men

2008 ◽  
Vol 61 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 164-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bosa Mirjanic-Azaric ◽  
Mirjana Djeric ◽  
Maja Vrhovac ◽  
Ljiljana Males-Bilic
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Ldl Cholesterol ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction The aim of this study was to estimate the correlation between C-reactive protein levels and leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease in men. Material and methods The study included 183 working capable men chosen randomly from the regular systematical check-up in Health Centre Banja Luka in 2006. Standard laboratory methods were used to establish the following: total cholesterol, triglyceride and HDL-cholesterol level and LDL-cholesterol level was calculated. . High sensitive C-reactive protein level was measured by immunuturbidimetric method CRP (Latex) HS Roche Diagnostic. Results Average values of high sensitive C-reactive protein for the whole group was 1.69 mg/L, total cholesterol 5.73 mmol/L, HDL-cholesterol 1.38 mmol/L, LDL-cholesterol 3.40 mmol/L. The average value for the systolic blood pressure was 132.9 mmHg, dyastolic blood pressure 85.4 mmHg, and body mass index 28.47 kg/m2. Out of the overall number of examinees, 74 were smokers (40.4%) and 109 (59.6%) nonsmokers. The statistical analysis showed that there was a statistically significant difference between C-reactive protein level in the group with dyastolic blood pressure below 90 mmHg and above (p<0.05); as well as statistically significant difference between the group with desirable body mass index and the group with increased BMI(p<0.05). Discussion The results of our study show that there is a significant correlation between CRP levels and high blood pressure, and in persons with increased body mass index. However, there was no correlation between CRP levels and total cholesterol HDL and LDL cholesterol levels. Conclusion High sensitive CRP screening is useful in early detection and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

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