Urinary Metabolomics Study on the Protective Role of Cocoa in Zucker Diabetic Rats via 1H-NMR-Based Approach
Abstract Cocoa constitutes one of the richest sources of dietary flavonoids with demonstrated anti-diabetic potential. However, the metabolic impact of cocoa intake in a diabetic context remains unexplored. In this study, metabolomics tools have been used to investigate the potential metabolic changes induced by cocoa in type 2 diabetes (T2D). To this end, male Zucker […]
Predictive Value of the Advanced Lipoprotein Profile and Glycated Proteins on Diabetic Retinopathy
Abstract This study aimed to assess whether the advanced characteristics of serum lipoprotein subclasses could better predict the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy (DR) and its severity compared to other established risk factors in subjects with type 1 (T1D) and type 2 (T2D) diabetes. This observational, cross-sectional substudy analyzed DR-related data from 309 T1D and […]
Lipidomics of triglyceride‐rich lipoproteins derived from hyperlipidemic patients on inflammation
Abstract Background: Triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (TRLs) can have an important role in atherosclerosis development due to their size and ability to penetrate the endothelium. While high plasma triglyceride (TG) levels and chronic inflammation are relevant in metabolic diseases, it remains unclear whether TGs are atherogenic or which TRL-TG-derived metabolites are responsible for inflammation. Here, we aimed […]
Measurement of Serum N-Glycans in the Assessment of Early Vascular Aging (Arterial Stiffness) in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
Abstract Objective: Vascular aging (arterial stiffness [AS]) is an inflammation-linked process that predicts macro- and microvascular complications in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). We evaluated the utility of measuring the inflammation-linked N-glycans GlycA and GlycB to assess vascular aging in adults with T1D. Research design and methods: Eighty-four adults with T1D (>10-year duration without cardiovascular events) […]
GlycA and GlycB as Inflammatory Markers in Chronic Heart Failure
The role of inflammation in heart failure (HF) has been extensively described, but it is uncertain whether inflammation exerts a different prognostic influence according to etiology. We aimed to examine the inflammatory state in chronic HF by measuring N-acetylglucosamine/galactosamine (GlycA) and sialic acid (GlycB), evolving proton nuclear magnetic resonance biomarkers of systemic inflammation, and explore […]
Humoral responses against HDL particles are linked to lipoprotein traits, atherosclerosis occurrence, inflammation and pathogenic pathways during the earliest stages of arthritis
Objective chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation are crucial mechanisms for atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Recent evidence suggests a link via humoral responses against high-density lipoproteins (HDL). However, their specificity, clinical relevance and emergence along disease course are unknown, especially during the earliest phases of RA. Methods IgG and IgM serum levels of antibodies […]
Cardiac telerehabilitation with long-term follow-up reduces GlycA and improves lipoprotein particle profile: A randomised controlled trial
Background: A 10-month strategy of cardiac telerehabilitation (CTR) improved outcomes over a standard centre-based cardiac rehabilitation (CBCR), as recently published. We hypothesised that prolonged telerehabilitation could also improve proinflammatory status and lipoprotein particle composition. Methods: A randomised controlled trial compared a prolonged CTR program with CBCR in post-ACS patients. Patient’s age was 18-72 years with […]
Human plasma glycoprotein profile measured by 1H-nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in patients with diabetes and/or atherogenic dyslipidemia, a new method to assess inflammation
Background and Aims : Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and atherogenic dyslipidaemia (AD) are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) so interest in discovering inflammation biomarkers as indicators of processes related to CVD progression is increasing. This study aims to characterize the plasma glycoprotein profile of a cohort of 504 participants […]
Unveiling the antiatherogenic role of advanced lipoprotein characteristics in postoperative subjects with morbid obesity
Background and Aims : Nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) analysis have recently used to uncover hidden quantitative lipoprotein characteristics in cardiometabolic scenarios. The aim of this study was to assess whether bariatric surgery (BS) improved the quantitative characteristics of lipoproteins and their relationship with the presence of atherosclerotic plaque. Methods: The number, size, and lipid content […]
Factors Modulating COVID-19: A Mechanistic Understanding Based on the Adverse Outcome Pathway Framework
Addressing factors modulating COVID-19 is crucial since abundant clinical evidence shows that outcomes are markedly heterogeneous between patients. This requires identifying the factors and understanding how they mechanistically influence COVID-19. Here, we describe how eleven selected factors (age, sex, genetic factors, lipid disorders, heart failure, gut dysbiosis, diet, vitamin D deficiency, air pollution and exposure […]
