scholarly journals Plasma Catestatin Levels and Advanced Glycation End Products in Patients on Hemodialysis

Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 456
Author(s):  
Mirko Luketin ◽  
Maja Mizdrak ◽  
Dijana Boric-Skaro ◽  
Dinko Martinovic ◽  
Daria Tokic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Advanced Glycation End Products ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Advanced Glycation ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Glycation End Products ◽  
End Products ◽  
Stage Renal Disease

Catestatin (CST) is a pleiotropic peptide involved in cardiovascular protection with its antihypertensive and angiogenic effects. Considering that patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are undergoing hemodialysis (HD) are associated with higher cardiovascular risk, the aim of this study was to investigate plasma CST levels in HD patients, compare them to healthy controls and evaluate possible CST associations with advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and laboratory, anthropometric and clinical parameters. The study included 91 patients on HD and 70 healthy controls. Plasma CST levels were determined by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in a commercially available diagnostic kit, while AGEs were determined using skin autofluorescence. Plasma CST levels were significantly higher in the HD group compared to the controls (32.85 ± 20.18 vs. 5.39 ± 1.24 ng/mL, p < 0.001) and there was a significant positive correlation between CST and AGEs (r = 0.492, p < 0.001). Furthermore, there was a significant positive correlation between plasma CST levels with both the Dialysis Malnutrition Score (r = 0.295, p = 0.004) and Malnutrition-Inflammation Score (r = 0.290, p = 0.005). These results suggest that CST could be playing a role in the complex pathophysiology of ESRD/HD and that it could affect the higher cardiovascular risk of patients on HD.

scholarly journals Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) estimated by skin autofluorescence are related with cardiovascular risk in renal transplant

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. e0201118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesus Calviño ◽  
Secundino Cigarran ◽  
Lourdes Gonzalez-Tabares ◽  
Nicolas Menendez ◽  
Juan Latorre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Renal Transplant ◽  
Advanced Glycation End Products ◽  
Skin Autofluorescence ◽  
Advanced Glycation ◽  
Glycation End Products ◽  
End Products

scholarly journals Endogenous Secretory Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products Protects Endothelial Cells from AGEs Induced Apoptosis

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guomin Yang ◽  
Yinqiong Huang ◽  
Xiaohong Wu ◽  
Xiahong Lin ◽  
Jinting Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Endothelial Cell ◽  
Advanced Glycation End Products ◽  
Proinflammatory Cytokine ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Advanced Glycation ◽  
Expression Levels ◽  
Qrt Pcr ◽  
Glycation End Products ◽  
End Products

Endogenous secretory receptor for advanced glycation end products (esRAGE) binds extracellular RAGE ligands and blocks RAGE activation on the cell surface, protecting endothelial cell function. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Endothelial cells overexpressing the esRAGE gene were generated using a lentiviral vector. Then, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were used to assess esRAGE mRNA and protein levels, respectively. Hoechst-PI double staining was used to assess apoptosis. Western blot and qRT-PCR were used to assess the expression levels of apoptosis-related factors and the proinflammatory cytokine NF-кB. Compared with the control group, AGEs significantly induced endothelial cell apoptosis, which was significantly reduced by esRAGE overexpression. Incubation with AGEs upregulated the proapoptotic factor Bax and downregulated the antiapoptotic factor Bcl-2. Overexpression of esRAGE reduced Bax expression induced by AGEs and increased Bcl-2 levels. Furthermore, AGEs increased the expression levels of proinflammatory cytokine NF-кB, which were reduced after esRAGE overexpression. esRAGE protects endothelial cells from AGEs associated apoptosis, by downregulating proapoptotic (Bax) and inflammatory (NF-кB) factors and upregulating the antiapoptotic factor Bcl-2.

scholarly journals Relevance of Receptor for Advanced Glycation end Products (RAGE) in Murine Antibody-Mediated Autoimmune Diseases

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (13) ◽  
pp. 3234
Author(s):  
Alexandra Eichhorst ◽  
Christoph Daniel ◽  
Rita Rzepka ◽  
Bettina Sehnert ◽  
Falk Nimmerjahn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
B Cells ◽  
Autoimmune Diseases ◽  
Advanced Glycation End Products ◽  
Plasma Cells ◽  
Inflammatory Responses ◽  
Joint Inflammation ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Advanced Glycation ◽  
Glycation End Products ◽  
End Products

It is incompletely understood how self-antigens become targets of humoral immunity in antibody-mediated autoimmune diseases. In this context, alarmins are discussed as an important level of regulation. Alarmins are recognized by various receptors, such as receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE). As RAGE is upregulated under inflammatory conditions, strongly binds nucleic acids and mediates pro-inflammatory responses upon alarmin recognition, our aim was to examine its contribution to immune complex-mediated autoimmune diseases. This question was addressed employing RAGE−/− animals in murine models of pristane-induced lupus, collagen-induced, and serum-transfer arthritis. Autoantibodies were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, renal disease by quantification of proteinuria and histology, arthritis by scoring joint inflammation. The associated immune status was determined by flow cytometry. In both disease entities, we detected tendentiously decreased autoantibody levels in RAGE−/− mice, however no differences in clinical outcome. In accordance with autoantibody levels, a subgroup of the RAGE−/− animals showed a decrease in plasma cells, and germinal center B cells and an increase in follicular B cells. Based on our results, we suggest that RAGE deficiency alone does not significantly affect antibody-mediated autoimmunity. RAGE may rather exert its effects along with other receptors linking environmental factors to auto-reactive immune responses.

Receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) - soluble form (sRAGE) and gene polymorphisms in patients with breast cancer

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 21113-21113
Author(s):  
P. Tesarova ◽  
M. Kalousova ◽  
M. Jachymova ◽  
O. Mestek ◽  
L. Petruzelka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Estrogen Receptors ◽  
Advanced Glycation End Products ◽  
Gene Polymorphisms ◽  
Soluble Form ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Serum Concentrations ◽  
Advanced Glycation ◽  
Glycation End Products ◽  
End Products

21113 Background: Receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) may be involved in the pathogenesis of the cancer progression and metastasis. Pathological effects mediated via RAGE are physiologically inhibited by soluble RAGE (sRAGE), so the higher sRAGE levels may confer the patients with cancer with better outcome.. Our aim was to study sRAGE and RAGE gene polymorphisms in patients with breast cancer. Methods: We studied sRAGE and RAGE polymorphisms in 120 patients with breast cancer (subdivided based on the clinical stage, histologic grading, expression of hormonal and C-erb B2 receptors) and in 92 healthy controls. Results: Despite higher serum concentrations of AGEs, serum concentrations of sRAGE were lower in patients with breast cancer compared to healthy controls (1581 ± 777 vs. 1803 ± 632 ng/ml, p < 0.05). Serum levels of sRAGE were higher in patients with advanced breast cancer (stage III), lower grade and positive estrogen receptors and intermediate positivity of C-erb B2 (Her-neu) receptors and were also influenced genetically (G82S and 2184 AG polymorphisms of the RAGE gene). Conclusions: Decreased sRAGE levels in patients with breast cancer may contribute to the progression of the disease. Patients with better outcome (with low grade and positive estrogen receptors) have higher sRAGE levels. Progression of the disease, may, however, increase sRAGE levels, possibly as a compensatory mechanism to counteract further progression. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Elevated level of the soluble receptor for advanced glycation end-products involved in sarcopenia: an observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shou-En Wu ◽  
Yi-Lin Chiu ◽  
Tung-Wei Kao ◽  
Wei-Liang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Advanced Glycation End Products ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Soluble Receptor ◽  
Advanced Glycation ◽  
Srage Level ◽  
Glycation End Products ◽  
End Products

Abstract Background The soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products (sRAGE) has been proposed to serve as a marker for disease severity, but its role in sarcopenia, an age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and function, remains elusive. This study examines the association between sRAGE and sarcopenia. Methods A total of 314 community-dwelling elderly adults who had their health examination at Tri-Service General Hospital from 2017 to 2019 underwent protein analysis with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The relationship with sarcopenia and its detailed information, including components and diagnosis status, were examined using linear and logistic regressions. Results As for sarcopenia components, low muscle mass (β = 162.8, p = 0.012) and strength (β = 181.31, p = 0.011) were significantly correlated with sRAGE, but not low gait speed (p = 0.066). With regard to disease status, confirmed sarcopenia (β = 436.93, p < 0.001), but not probable (p = 0.448) or severe sarcopenia (p = 0.488), was significantly correlated with sRAGE. In addition, females revealed a stronger association with sRAGE level by showing significant correlations with low muscle mass (β = 221.72, p = 0.014) and low muscle strength (β = 208.68, p = 0.043). Conclusions sRAGE level showed a positive association with sarcopenia, illustrating its involvement in the evolution of sarcopenia. This association is more evident in female groups, which may be attributed to the loss of protection from estrogen in postmenopausal women. Utilizing sRAGE level as a prospective marker for sarcopenia deserves further investigation in future studies.

scholarly journals Advanced Glycation end product profile of Diabetic and Non-Diabetic patients with cataract

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
Emma-Okon B.O ◽  
Onakpoya O.H ◽  
Kolawole B.A ◽  
Owolabi F.A ◽  
Akinde M.O ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Advanced Glycation End Products ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
Advanced Glycation ◽  
Glycation End Products ◽  
End Products

The study determined the levels of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in Nigerian cataract patients with and without diabetes mellitus, those with DM but no cataract as well as apparently healthy controls with a view to further elucidating putative pathophysiologic mechanisms for the occurrence of cataracts among our diabetic population. Participants comprised of 30 diabetic patients with operable cataract, 30 non-diabetic patients with operable cataract, 30 diabetic patients without cataract and 17 healthy controls all matched for age and sex, Glycated Haemoglobin levels in whole blood samples were determined using an affinity assay while fasting blood glucose was estimated by the glucose oxidase reaction. AGE was measured using a competitive ELISA kit while the level of lipid peroxidation in plasma was determined by measuring the reaction products between malondialdehyde and thiobarbituric acid. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS software (version 23). P<0.05 was taken as significant. The age range of participants was 52-90 years with a mean of 67.2±0.8. Mean levels of AGE were comparable in patients who had diabetes and cataract, those with cataract but no diabetes and those with Diabetes but no cataracts while healthy controls of similar age group had significantly lower levels. Patients with diabetes mellitus and cataract had significantly higher levels of MDA than those with diabetes only. There was positive, significant correlation between AGE and fasting glucose levels. No significant differences existed between AGE and MDA levels in male and female respondents. We conclude that AGE may serve as a useful index of pathologic conditions, including cataract and diabetes. Keywords: Advanced Glycation End-Products; Cataract; Diabetes; Lipid Peroxidation

scholarly journals Circulating soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products and other factors in type 2 diabetes patients with colorectal cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohai Zhou ◽  
Ning Lin ◽  
Mingjie Zhang ◽  
Xiaoling Wang ◽  
Ye An ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Advanced Glycation End Products ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Advanced Glycation ◽  
Glycation End Products ◽  
End Products ◽  
Diabetes Patients

Abstract Background Recent study showed that individuals with type 2 diabetes have a high risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC), in which Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products (RAGE) plays a pivotal role. We conducted a cross-sectional study to examine the relationships of circulating sRAGE, CRC and other clinical factors in type2 diabetes patients. Methods A total of 150 type 2 diabetes patients aged 50 years and older were enrolled, including 50 patients with CRC and 100 patients without CRC. We measured Serum levels of sRAGE and interleukin-6(IL-6) using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). In addition, other clinical parameters were also measured during hospitalization. Results Type 2 diabetes patients with CRC had higher triglyceride, total cholesterol, IL-6, and circulating sRAGE levels and lower use of medicines than type 2 diabetes patients without CRC. Circulating sRAGE was associated with an increased risk for CRC (OR = 2.289 for each SD increase in sRAGE, 95% CI = 1.037–5.051; P = 0.04) among Type 2 diabetes patients after adjustment for confounders. Furthermore, circulating sRAGE levels among type 2 diabetes patients were positively correlated with triglyceride (r = 0.377, P < 0.001), total cholesterol (r = 0.491, P < 0.001), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c)(r = 0.330, P < 0.001) levels; the homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)score (r = 0.194, P = 0.017); and fasting serum insulin (r = 0.167, P = 0.041) and IL-6 (r = 0.311, P < 0.001) concentrations. Conclusions Our results suggested that circulating sRAGE is independently risk factor for CRC, and also closely related to inflammation, dyslipidemia in type 2 diabetes patients.

scholarly journals Receptor of advanced glycation end products and cardiovascular risk in elderly with type 2 diabetes mellitus

2018 ◽  
Vol 90 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Borsa ◽  
Daniela Gradinaru ◽  
Denisa Margina ◽  
Gabriel Ioan Prada ◽  
Catalina Pena
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Advanced Glycation End Products ◽  
Vascular Complications ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Risk Markers ◽  
Advanced Glycation ◽  
Soluble Rage ◽  
Glycation End Products ◽  
End Products

The interaction of Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) and their specific receptor, Receptor for Advanced Glycation End products (RAGE) play an important role in diabetes and vascular complications. Engagement of RAGE by AGEs leads to activation of cellular signaling pathways and vascular dysfunction. The soluble RAGE (sRAGE) acts as a decoy receptor for AGEs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the soluble RAGE in elderly subjects with T2DM and its relationships with glycoxidative, inflammatory and cardiovascular risk markers. The serum AGEs, sRAGE, interleukine- 6 (IL-6), lipid profile, glycemic status, uric acid, creatinine and cardiovascular risk markers were determined in elderly subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM, N=72, 75±4 years old) and aged-match healthy subjects (N=15, 76±3 years old). Significant higher levels of AGEs and AGEs/sRAGE ratio concomitantly with significant lower levels of sRAGE were pointed out in elderly subjects with T2DM as compared to control. The values of AGEs/sRAGE ratio were significantly positively associated (P<0.05) with atherogenic, inflammatory and cardiovascular risk markers and significantly negatively with anti-atherogenic lipoproteins (P<0.05). The multivariate regression analyses showed that atherogenic index was an independent predictor of sRAGE levels and AGEs/sRAGE ratio values. The associations of soluble RAGE and the AGEs/sRAGE ratio with atherogenic and inflammatory markers could reflect the protective role of soluble variants of RAGE in atherosclerosis and diabetes vascular complications.

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