Increased Expression of Circulating Stress Markers, Inflammatory Cytokines and Decreased Antioxidant Level in Diabetic Nephropathy

<i>Background and Objectives:</i> The main objective of the present study was to determine the role of oxidative markers (glutathione (GSH), advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), advanced glycation end products (AGEs), and malondialdehyde (MDA)) and inflammatory biomarkers (interle...

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Main Authors: Ghazal Mansoor, Muhammad Tahir, Tahir Maqbool, Sana Qanber Abbasi, Faheem Hadi, Tania Ahmad Shakoori, Shabana Akhtar, Muhammad Rafiq, Muhammad Ashraf, Inam Ullah
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author Ghazal Mansoor
Muhammad Tahir
Tahir Maqbool
Sana Qanber Abbasi
Faheem Hadi
Tania Ahmad Shakoori
Shabana Akhtar
Muhammad Rafiq
Muhammad Ashraf
Inam Ullah
author_facet Ghazal Mansoor
Muhammad Tahir
Tahir Maqbool
Sana Qanber Abbasi
Faheem Hadi
Tania Ahmad Shakoori
Shabana Akhtar
Muhammad Rafiq
Muhammad Ashraf
Inam Ullah
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description <i>Background and Objectives:</i> The main objective of the present study was to determine the role of oxidative markers (glutathione (GSH), advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), advanced glycation end products (AGEs), and malondialdehyde (MDA)) and inflammatory biomarkers (interleukin-6 IL-6, tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), myeloperoxide (MPO)) in the development of diabetic nephropathy along with routinely used biochemical parameters. <i>Materials and Method:</i> This was a case control study. All the selected patients were screened and enrolled by convenient non-probability sampling technique at the Jinnah hospital in Lahore. Informed consent was obtained before enrollment of the study subjects. A total of 450 patients enrolled in the study, and they were divided into three groups, 150 subjects with type 2 diabetes and 150 diagnosed diabetic nephropathy (DN) vs. 150 healthy individuals as a control group. Five mL of venous blood sample was taken from the antecubital vein of each participant. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS. The results of all variables were evaluated by using one way ANOVA. <i>Results:</i> The mean value of biochemical parameters (WBCs, platelets, prothrombin time, HbA1c, glucose, urinary albumin-to creatinine ratio (UACR), triglycerides, LDL, HDL, serum creatinine, urinary albumin (creatinine)) were increased and Hb (g/dL), red blood cells (RBCs), hematocrit (Hct), free serum insulin levels, and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were decreased in the nephropathy group compared to the control and type 2 diabetes groups. The mean values of MDA, AGE, and AOPPs in type 2 diabetes and diabetic nephropathy were significantly increased compared to the control group. GSH level was decreased in type 2 diabetics and DN patients as compared to the control group. In addition, IL-6, TNFα, and MPO levels were also increased in case of diabetes nephropathy compared to controls. <i>Conclusions:</i> ROS mediated injuries can be prevented by the restoration of an antioxidant defense system, through the administration of antioxidant agents. Moreover, increased levels of inflammatory mediators are responsible for enhancing inflammation in patients with diabetic nephropathy.
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spelling doaj.art-d85742f3a7fd4ad1ae651f31a745b3ce2023-11-24T05:47:32ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442022-11-015811160410.3390/medicina58111604Increased Expression of Circulating Stress Markers, Inflammatory Cytokines and Decreased Antioxidant Level in Diabetic NephropathyGhazal Mansoor0Muhammad Tahir1Tahir Maqbool2Sana Qanber Abbasi3Faheem Hadi4Tania Ahmad Shakoori5Shabana Akhtar6Muhammad Rafiq7Muhammad Ashraf8Inam Ullah9Centre for Research in Molecular Medicine, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54660, PakistanCentre for Research in Molecular Medicine, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54660, PakistanCentre for Research in Molecular Medicine, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54660, PakistanDepartment of Physiology, Shareef Medical and Dental College, Lahore 54000, PakistanCentre for Research in Molecular Medicine, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54660, PakistanCentre for Research in Molecular Medicine, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54660, PakistanCentre for Research in Molecular Medicine, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54660, PakistanCentre for Research in Molecular Medicine, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54660, PakistanCentre for Research in Molecular Medicine, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54660, PakistanCentre for Research in Molecular Medicine, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54660, Pakistan<i>Background and Objectives:</i> The main objective of the present study was to determine the role of oxidative markers (glutathione (GSH), advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), advanced glycation end products (AGEs), and malondialdehyde (MDA)) and inflammatory biomarkers (interleukin-6 IL-6, tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), myeloperoxide (MPO)) in the development of diabetic nephropathy along with routinely used biochemical parameters. <i>Materials and Method:</i> This was a case control study. All the selected patients were screened and enrolled by convenient non-probability sampling technique at the Jinnah hospital in Lahore. Informed consent was obtained before enrollment of the study subjects. A total of 450 patients enrolled in the study, and they were divided into three groups, 150 subjects with type 2 diabetes and 150 diagnosed diabetic nephropathy (DN) vs. 150 healthy individuals as a control group. Five mL of venous blood sample was taken from the antecubital vein of each participant. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS. The results of all variables were evaluated by using one way ANOVA. <i>Results:</i> The mean value of biochemical parameters (WBCs, platelets, prothrombin time, HbA1c, glucose, urinary albumin-to creatinine ratio (UACR), triglycerides, LDL, HDL, serum creatinine, urinary albumin (creatinine)) were increased and Hb (g/dL), red blood cells (RBCs), hematocrit (Hct), free serum insulin levels, and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were decreased in the nephropathy group compared to the control and type 2 diabetes groups. The mean values of MDA, AGE, and AOPPs in type 2 diabetes and diabetic nephropathy were significantly increased compared to the control group. GSH level was decreased in type 2 diabetics and DN patients as compared to the control group. In addition, IL-6, TNFα, and MPO levels were also increased in case of diabetes nephropathy compared to controls. <i>Conclusions:</i> ROS mediated injuries can be prevented by the restoration of an antioxidant defense system, through the administration of antioxidant agents. Moreover, increased levels of inflammatory mediators are responsible for enhancing inflammation in patients with diabetic nephropathy.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/11/1604type 2 diabetesdiabetic nephropathyGSHIL6AOPPSMDA
spellingShingle Ghazal Mansoor
Muhammad Tahir
Tahir Maqbool
Sana Qanber Abbasi
Faheem Hadi
Tania Ahmad Shakoori
Shabana Akhtar
Muhammad Rafiq
Muhammad Ashraf
Inam Ullah
Increased Expression of Circulating Stress Markers, Inflammatory Cytokines and Decreased Antioxidant Level in Diabetic Nephropathy
Medicina
type 2 diabetes
diabetic nephropathy
GSH
IL6
AOPPS
MDA
title Increased Expression of Circulating Stress Markers, Inflammatory Cytokines and Decreased Antioxidant Level in Diabetic Nephropathy
title_full Increased Expression of Circulating Stress Markers, Inflammatory Cytokines and Decreased Antioxidant Level in Diabetic Nephropathy
title_fullStr Increased Expression of Circulating Stress Markers, Inflammatory Cytokines and Decreased Antioxidant Level in Diabetic Nephropathy
title_full_unstemmed Increased Expression of Circulating Stress Markers, Inflammatory Cytokines and Decreased Antioxidant Level in Diabetic Nephropathy
title_short Increased Expression of Circulating Stress Markers, Inflammatory Cytokines and Decreased Antioxidant Level in Diabetic Nephropathy
title_sort increased expression of circulating stress markers inflammatory cytokines and decreased antioxidant level in diabetic nephropathy
topic type 2 diabetes
diabetic nephropathy
GSH
IL6
AOPPS
MDA
url https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/11/1604
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