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Circulating secreted frizzled-related protein 5 (Sfrp5) is decreased in patients with diabetes and is associated with diabetic control

  • M. Chu
  • , S. Chua
  • , B. Assadi-Khansari
  • , A. Amarasekera
  • , J. Horowitz
  • , A. Sverdlov
  • , D. Ngo

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Abstract

Background: Secreted frizzled-related protein 5 (Sfrp5) has been described as a novel anti-inflammatory adipokine similar to adiponectin. In animal models, Sfrp5 deficiency is associated with impaired metabolic phenotype, and cardiovascular abnormalities. However, in humans, data regarding circulating levels of Sfrp5 in diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are limited. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether diabetic status and degree of diabetic control are associated with low Sfrp5 levels in a population with a wide range of body weight. Conclusion: Presence of diabetes as well as poor diabetic control, as assessed by HbA1c, are associated with lower Sfrp5 levels, independent of BMI and other cardiovascular risk factors. Our data support potential pathogenic role of Sfrp5 in diabetes.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S115-S115
Number of pages1
JournalHeart , Lung and Circulation
Volume26
Issue numberSupplement 2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • diabetes
  • diabetics

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