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Ali Reza Esteghamati, Mehrshad Abbasi, Abbas Yousefizadeh,
Volume 5, Issue 1 (8-2005)
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Background: The aim of this study was to compare time action profile of regular human Insulin produced by Exir pharmaceutical Co. and Actrapid® HM produced by Novo Nordisk with euglycemic clamp technique for the first time in Iran.
Methods: Euglycemic glucose clamps were performed with two Insulin brands in a single-center, randomized, double-blind, and crossover study on 6 healthy male volunteers. Glucose disposal kinetics including metabolic clearance rate of glucose (MCRg) and metabolic clearance rate of insulin (MCRi) were determined during a 2-h predetermined intravenous Insulin infusion while blood glucose levels were maintained steady using variable continues intravenous glucose infusions based on method of De Fronzo.
Results: There were no differences in glucose kinetics or time action profile with respect to glucose infusion rates (688.4 vs. 664.6 mg/kg per 120min), MCRg (0.63±0.19 vs. 0.62±0.25 ml/kg), and MCRi(110 % vs110%) between Exir and Novo Nordisk regular human Insulin preparations. Serum insulin levels increased and serum C-peptide levels decreased with both exogenous Insulin infusions which were statistically the same for both preparations.
Conclusion: Time action profile and bioavailability of regular human insulin produced by Exir Pharmaceutical Corporation is comparable with commonly used Novo Nordisk preparation demonstrated by 2 hour euglycemic clamp study.
Hossein Fakhrzadeh, Maryam Ghodsi, Anahita Hamidi, Alireza Moayyeri, Ramin Heshmat, Rasool Poorebrahim, Masoumeh Noori, Bagher Larijani,
Volume 5, Issue 1 (8-2005)
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Background: It is well recognized that an increased body weight is often associated with increased blood pressure. Moreover, leptin an adipocyte-derived hormone is strongly suggested to have an important role in pathogenesis of the obesity. We aimed to evaluate the levels of serum leptin in association with obesity and hypertension in a sample of Iranian obese children.
Methods: Children from all the primary schools of a distinct of Tehran were screened for obesity. Children with a waist circumference equal to or above 90th percentile for their age and height were invited for the study. Anthropometric measurements were done and blood samples for fasting serum leptin levels were collected from 563 enrolled obese children. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to evaluate relationship of various factors with obesity.
Results: Mean Serum leptin levels were 8.65 ±2.18 (ng/ml). Serum Leptin levels were higher in girls than boys (P=0.009). There were significant correlations between body mass index (BMI) and serum Leptin levels, child age, systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure lost their association with serum Leptin level in multivariate linear regression analysis.
Conclusion: BMI is independently associated with Leptin levels among obese children. This may affirm a role for this hormone in the pathogenesis of childhood obesity. It seems unlikely that plasma Leptin be a major mediator of association between obesity and hypertension. However, severe hyperleptinemia may act as a risk factor for increased blood pressure.
Hossein Madani, Nargol Ahmady Mahmoodabady, Akbar Vahdati,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (9-2005)
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Background: Type 1 diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune disease probably caused by various factors such genetics, environmental stresses, viral infections and diet. The disease is associated with damage to pancreatic insulin-producing β cells. Many researches have been performed to study the therapeutic effects of herbal medications on diabetes mellitus. The protective effects of some plants such as Cuminum cyminum, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Saliva sclarea, Allium ampeloprasum etc in diabetes induced rats were reported. Dill with the scientific name of Anethum graveolens, is a plant from umbellifera. This family which contains flavonoid compounds.
Methods: In this research, effects of hydroalchoholic extract of this plant on blood glucose level, lipids and lipoproteins in Alloxan-induced diabetic rats was investigated. Fifteen adult male rats, weighing 200-250 gr, were used in three five member groups. Rats in the control group, received physiological serum. as intraperitoneal (IP). In diabetic control group (DCG), diabetes was induced using Alloxan monohydrate at a dose of 120 mg/kgbw. In addition to diabetes induction just like DCG, the treated diabetic control group (TDCG) rats were dosed with 300 mg/kgbw hydroalcoholic Anethum graveolens extract. All rats received all materials via intraperitoneal injection (IP). 48 hours after the last IP, blood sample was taken from each animal via cardiac puncture to measure blood factors.
Results: The results indicated significant reduction in glucose, total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL and VLDL levels in TDCG rats compared to DCG rats. Due to the use of dill extract, HDL level was significantly increased.
Conclusion: Effect of Anethum graveolens is related to antioxidant compounds. This compounds affect glucose absorbtion and beta cells regeneration. The results of this research indicate that using hydroalcoholic extract of Anethum graveolens could effectively decrease blood sugar levels.
Nosratollah Zarghami, Amir Bahrami, Majid Mobasseri, Bagher Larijani, Pooran Karimi, Behrang Alanii,
Volume 5, Issue 3 (5-2006)
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Background: Diabetes is a common endocrine disease in human kind. In most type II diabetic patients, obesity and overweight status account as the serious health problems worldwide and variety of endocrine factors well known that have regulatory role in weight balance and body composition including Leptin and IGF-I factor. The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between Leptin and IGF-I in type II diabetics and controls.
Methods: As a case- control study, 38 type 2 diabetics (20 males and 18 female with mean age 49.22) and 46 healthy controls (16 males and 30 females with mean age 49.52) are recruited. We measured the concentrations of FPG, IGF-I, HbA1C and IGFBP-3 in both groups. FPG was measured by enzymatic glucose oxidase method and Hb Gold analyzer HPLC was used to measure HbA1C. Determination of Leptin, IGF-I, IGFBP-3 and Insulin concentrations were carried out using ELIZA method. P< 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
Results: The mean of BMI and age were not significantly different in both groups. The mean serum levels of IGF-I, Leptin, Insulin, FPG and HbA1c concentrations in type II diabetics were significantly higher than controls (P< 0.05). In males, the mean serum levels of Leptin were statistically lower than in females in both groups. There was a strong correlation between IGF-I and IGFBP-3, Leptin and insulin, IGF-I and age, and BMI with FPG in both patients and controls (P< 0.05). A reverse correlation was observed between IGF-I and HbA1c in patients and controls (P< 0.05).
Conclusion: It is speculated that based on this findings, Leptin and IGF-I system could have regulatory roles in body composition and fat content particularly in obese and overweight diabetic patients and have significant correlation with Insulin, glucose, BMI and age.
Naser Aghdami, Seyed Mohammad Moazzeni,
Volume 5, Issue 4 (6-2006)
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Background: Insulin dependent diabetes is an autoimmune disease characterized as a T cell-mediated destruction of insulin-producing β cells. Dendritic cells (DCs) can either induce stimulating or regulatory functions of T cells depending on cytokines microenvironments.
Methods: In this study DCs were generated from mouse bone marrow progenitors through culturing in the presence of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and interleukin-4 (IL-4) for 7 days followed by two other day treatments with IL-10 or LPS. The DCs were then pulsed with insulin peptide B9-23 and their maturation markers and their ability to induce T cell responses and cytokine profiles were studied.
Results: IL-10 treated DCs had an immature phenotype compared to LPS-treated DCs and expression of MHC-II in LPS-matured DCs was significantly higher than whom were treated with IL-10 (93% and 72% respectively, P<0.04). Although IL-10 like LPS-treated DCs were able to stimulate T cell proliferation, but the IFN-γ production was lower in IL-10 treated DCs (P<0.02).
Conclusion: Using IL-10 treated DCs seems to be useful in prevention and treatment of autoimmune diabetes. However to clarify this hypothesis it needs to study these effects in animal models of insulin dependent diabetes.
Javad Zavar Reza, Mahmoud Dousti, Sadigheh Soleimani, Farzad Asadi Jamnani, Bardia Farzamfar, Shahrnaz Aria Barzin, Ali Jalilian,
Volume 5, Issue 4 (6-2006)
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Background: Experimental studies have shown that walnut (Juglans regia) intake decreases the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Walnut decreases the levels of atherogenic lipids such as TG, LDL-C and VLDL-C. Mainly the effect is induced via 3- Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids (3-PUFA). Walnuts are a rich source of these fatty acids, especially -Linolenic acid (C18:3 9, 12, 15).
Methods: We assigned 20 hypercholesterolemic male Rats (200-250g) to four groups, and fed with four diet concentration of oil extract Persian walnuts(J. regia)(Lavasanate) (w/w ) as complementary diet: control group (0% oil extract) and cases 5%(1g oil extract/1g weight/1 day) ,7.5%(1.5g oil extract/1g weight/1 day),10%(1g oil extract/1g weight/1 day) for eight weeks.
Results: Results revealed there is a positive effect on the decreasing of TG(14%) ,TC(7.8%) , LDL-C(11%),VLDL-C(12%) serum concentrations, with increasing consumption of oil extract Persian walnuts (5% ,7.5% and 10%).
Conclusion: In view of the positive effect of oil extract Persian walnuts (J. regia) consumption on decrease serum concentration of TG, TC, LDL-C and VLDL-C known as atherogenic lipids and lipoproteins, it may be suggested as a CHD protective dietary supplement.
Bagher Larijani, Seyed Sajad Mohseni Salehi, Shirin Irani, Marjan Akbari Kamrani, Nasim Sheykh Bahaei, Ahmad Sajadi, Seyed Naser Ostad,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (8-2006)
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Background: Many researches have been conducted on islet cells' transplantation for a definitive treatment of diabetes mellitus type1. As the viability of the islets is the most important factor in predicting the transplantation prognosis, we have designed a study to isolate rat's islets. The aim of the study was to assess the viability of the islets at different stages and suggest the best transplantation time.
Methods: Pancreatic islets were isolated from male rats (250-300gr) by standard surgical procurement followed by intraductal HBSS distension, chopping and digestion with collagenase (type V). After being centrifuged for 3 times, the islets were then hand-picked and incubated in 37oC with RPMI 1640 media for 6 days. Each well contained 35-45 islets. Viability of islets was assessed by 2 independent investigators, giving score 0-2 to the color of islets under florescent microscope after Propidium iodide/Acridine orange staining at 6 times: just after the incubation, 24h, 48h, 3rd day, 5th and 6th day.
Results: The viability of the islet cells was gradually increased after the incubation as we had the most viability rate after the second day, while it decreased after this period and reached the least rate on the 5th and 6th day.
Conclusion: The islets' viability increased following the cell culture after the isolation procedure, as they have the best condition for transplantation after 48 hours. As the islets’ viability is the most critical point in transplantation, further studies evaluating the effects of different interventions on viability is needed.
Ahamad Farajzadeh Sheikh, Saleh Zahdei Asl, Narges Asgarisabzkoohi, Somayeh Berihami,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (8-2006)
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Background: A high dietary lipid intake is an important mediator of cholesterolemia and cardiovascular disease. Oils such as Sesame oil are not thought to contribute to such complications although information on the subject seems to be spare and contradictory. Since the ground seed of Sesame or “Ardeh” is commonly used in certain parts of this country (Iran), so its effects on the serum lipid profile of the rats have been investigated.
Methods: The study was performed on six groups of male Wistar albino rats (10 in each group) weighing 300-350 gr. Ardeh was prepared by grinding the seeds after they had been roasted at 60ºC. To prepare a high cholesterol diet, 1% cholesterol and 0.5% cholic acid was added. Group 1 consumed the ordinary diet 2 the ordinary diet plus Ardeh (24%), 3 the ordinary diet plus sunflower oil (10%), group 4 the high cholesterol diet, 5 the high cholesterol diet plus Ardeh, and group 6 the high cholestrol diet plus sunflower oil, all for 30 days. Blood samples were obtained and sera were used to determine the lipid profile
Results: The results of the study revealed that addition of Ardeh to the ordinary diet decreased serum cholesterol level significantly (P<0.01) in group 2 (38.2±2.3 mg/dl) as compared to the group 1 (49.9±5.9). Ardeh and sunflower oil had a similar effect on the groups, which consumed the high cholesterol diet. Ardeh also reduced the triglyceride level significantly (P<0.01) in group 2 (65.1±7.6 mg/dl) as compared to group 1 (106.3±15.1). Presence of both Ardeh and sunflower in the diets failed to affect HDL, but VLDL levels in group 2 (13.0±1.5 mg/dl) were significantly (P<0.01) lowered as compared to group 1 (21.2±3).
Conclusion: From the results of this study it appears that Ardeh can have a beneficial effect on lipid profiles and its addition to the diet is recommended.
Hossein Fakhrzadeh, Azadeh Sadat Khezri, Ali Refaei, Rasoul Pourebrahim, Mohammad Jafar Mahmoudi, Ramin Heshmat, Fatemeh Bandarian,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (8-2006)
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Background: Cardiovascular Diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent due to urbanization and industrialization of our country. Therefore Screening of the Cardiovascular Risk Factors is one of the most important health system priorities. The aim of this study was to evaluate a screening method implementing family history for cardiovascular risk factors.
Methods: We chose 10 Junior-high schools in the 6th district of Tehran using simple random sampling. Then a questionnaire asking about family history of cardiovascular disease in the first degree relatives (including grand parents) was distributed between them and was completed –
with contribution of parents. Then high-risk and low-risk families were invited separately to Dr Shariati Hospital for further evaluation. SPSS software version 10 using student T-test, Chi-Square and descriptive tests were applied for data analysis
Results: Approximately 40% of families had positive family history (high risk). From this group, 72% participated for follow-up. From the low-risk group, only 34% participated. Total cholesterol and LDL-C levels were significantly higher in high risk (HR) group. FBS was also significantly higher in fathers and children of the HR group (P<0.05). High TC, LDL-C and FBS levels were more prevalent among the HR families (P<0.05). No significant differences were observed in age, BMI, BP, TG and HDL-C between the 2 groups.
Conclusion: Families with a history of cardiovascular disease participated in greater numbers in the screening process and the prevalence of risk factors in this group was significantly higher. The findings confirm the usability of family history in screening programs.
Homeira Rashidi, Hossein Aryanpoor,
Volume 6, Issue 4 (6-2007)
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Background: The prevalence of Diabetes mellitus as the most common metabolic disorder of human is progressively increasing. Dyslipidemia is common among diabetic patients characterized by elevated plasma TG, LDL-C and reduced HDL-C levels which increase risk of cardiovascular events. Fish oil supplement which contains omega-3 has been proposed to correct the atherogenic lipid profile associated with diabetes mellitus. Doubt remain whether the net effect of fish oil supplement on lipid profiles are beneficial in diabetes. We therefore performed this randomized double-blind clinical trial to investigate this.
Methods: Ninety six patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were randomized assigned to take 3 times daily supplementation (capsule) with either fish oil or corn oil for 8 weeks (48 patients in each group). At begining also end of study we measured laboratory variables (FBS, TG, Total cholesterol, LDL and HDL) in both groups.
Results: At begining of the study demographic and laboratory measurements were similar in both groups (P>0.05).At 8th weeks there were no statistically significant differences in variables measured except for LDL and HDL in fish oil group that leads to increase and decrease respectively. Although both groups show improvement in LDL / HDL and Total cholesterol / HDL ratios but mean charges were statistically significant in fish oil as compared with corn oil group. (P=0.001, P=0.005 respectively).
Conclusion: Fish oil supplement showed statistically significant improvement in LDL/HDL, Total cholesterol/HDL ratios as compared with corn oil. This may leads to decrease cardiovascular events.
Naghmeh Sattarahmady, Ali A. Moosavi-Movahedi,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (7-2007)
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The interaction of reducing carbohydrates with proteins leads to a cascade of reactions that are known as glycation or Maillard reaction that have important roles in diabetic complications. In this minireview, structural changes of glycated human serum albumin (GHSA) via various sugars in different incubation times, which reported in scientific literature as well as our research, were reported. Our studies showed glycation induced structural changes for Human Serum Albumin (HSA). In glycation process of HSA after 21 days incubation, glucose separates from HSA and induced the formation of molten globule state that is relative to several diseases that originate from molten globule state in proteins. Also, glycation of HSA induced aggregation states and amyloid formation as well as decreased surface tension which plays a role of denaturant for protein as a surfactant. In following, we showed that alginate as a sugar polymer decreased glycation reaction in HSA. Finally, it is compared the structural changes of artificial and in vitro interaction of sugars with HSA as well as diabetic patients HSA. The results show the number of arginine residues in HSA of diabetic patients is more modified relative to lab samples.
Mehrdad Roghani, Tourandokht Baluchnejadmojarad, Samaneh Taheri,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (9-2007)
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Background: Use of medicinal plants for attenuation of hyperglycemia and restoration of lipids to normal levels is very important. The effect of oral administration of Vaccinium myrtillus (VM) on serum glucose and lipids in diabetic rats was investigated.
Methods: Female Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups: control, VM-treated control, diabetic, and VM-treated diabetic groups. The treatment groups received oral administration of plant-mixed food (6.25%) for 4 weeks. Serum glucose, triglyceride, total cholesterol, LDL- and HDL- cholesterol levels were determined before the study, and at 2nd and 4th weeks after the study.
Results: Serum glucose level in diabetic group increased 2 and 4 weeks after the experiment as compared to data one week before the study (P<0.001) and VM treatment of diabetic rats did have a significant hypoglycemic effect (P<0.01). In addition, triglyceride level in diabetic group increased 4 weeks after the experiment in comparison with related data one week before the study (P<0.05) and there was a significant lower level of triglyceride in VM-treated diabetic rats (P<0.05). Furthermore, there was no significant changes regarding serum total cholesterol, HDL- and LDL- cholesterol levels in treated diabetic group as compared to untreated diabetic group.
Conclusion: Oral administration of VM has a significant hypoglycemic effects and leads to an appropriate changes only in triglyceride level.
Asal Ataie-Jafari, Saeed Hosseini, Hamid Alavi-Majd, Farideh Tahbaz,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (9-2007)
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Background: Milk and fermented milk products have been known as foods with possible hypocholesterolemic effects. In this study we compared the effects of milk replacement with regular and probiotic yogurt in normocholesterolemic (N) and hypercholesterolemic (H) subjects.
Methods: Twenty eight subjects with total serum cholesterol 160-280 mg/dl were included. They did not consume yogurt for 2 weeks after that 300 g/day of milk was added to their diet. Then, blood lipids were measured and they were randomly allocated to 2 groups to receive either 300g/day of ordinary yogurt or probiotic yogurt for 6 weeks as a substitution for milk. Blood lipid tests were repeated at the end of the study. Subjects in both groups were divided into these two subgroups according to their baseline blood cholesterol level: subgroup N (cholesterol<220mg/dl) and H (cholesterol≥220mg/dl). Blood lipid changes were compared between these subgroups in each experimental group.
Results: Total cholesterol and LDL-C levels reduced in the H as compared to N subgroup after regular yogurt consumption instead of milk and the reduction of LDL-C was significant (P=0.033). The effect of milk replacement with probiotic yogurt on total cholesterol and LDL-C reduction in H compared to N subgroup was higher than regular yogurt consumption (P=0.028 and P=0.014 for total cholesterol and LDL-C respectively).
Conclusion: The higher the baseline blood cholesterol level, the more beneficial effects of milk replacement with yogurt, especially probiotic yogurt. So, it is suggested for hypercholesterolemic individuals to consume more yogurt as the source of dairy products in their diet.
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Volume 12, Issue 2 (1-2013)
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Mahtab Alizadeh, Hossein Fakhrzadeh, Farshad Sharifi, Nasibeh Zanjari, Siamaksiamak Ghassemi,
Volume 13, Issue 1 (1-2014)
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Introduction: Studying of physical and mental health of older adults is important for health care services
to elderly. With increasing ageing population and chronic diseases among older people, the expenditure
of ageing services will increase. Thus, it is necessary to clear a cut point chronological age for starting
ageing career. The aim of this paper is to understand health differences between two cohorts (60-64 and
65-69) of older adults.
Methods: This study is cross-sectional and descriptive-analytical study. Data collected by structured
questionnaire. The study population was 60 -64 and 65-69 cohort groups of older adults who living in
rural and urban areas of Tehran in 2011. The sample size was estimated 400 people those were chosen
using cluster sampling.
Findings: The findings of study showed significantly differences between two groups of older adults,
60-64 and 65-69, in terms of physical health that measured using activity of daily living(ADL) and
limitation of physical function. In contrast, there were no significant differences between two age groups
in psychological wellbeing and mental illness. Based on results, complementary health services can start
from 65 years old and providing counseling services according to women and men differences.
Bita Faam, Maryam Zarkesh, Maryam Sadat Daneshpour, Fereidoun Azizi, Mehdi Hedayati,
Volume 13, Issue 2 (1-2014)
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Background: It is now evident that adipose tissue functions as an endocrine organ by releasing
adipokines, and the levels of a number of inflammatory markers elevated in overweight and obese
individuals. The objective of this study was to examine the association between inflammatory markers
(IMs) including C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Homocystein (Hcy) and obesity
variables in Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS) adults.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 352 individuals (132 men and 220 women), age ≥19 years,
were randomly recruited from among TLGS population. Individuals were categorized based on the
waist circumference. The serum levels of IMs were determined using the Enzyme Linked
Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method.
Results: The mean age of participants was 46.1±16.1years and Abdominal obesity were present in
199(56.5%) individuals. The levels of hs-CRP and IL-6 were higher in abdominally obese group
(1507±3.3 vs. 577.8±4.3 ng/mL p<0.001) (3.6±3.3 vs. 1.9±3.8 pg/mL p< 0.001), and in the same
group, the best predictors (based on the adjusted R2) for hs-CRP, IL-6 and Hcy were waist (WC),
waist to height ratio (WHtR) and wrist, respectively. Hip and WHtR were the best predictors for Hcy
and hs-CRP in normal group there was no variable significantly correlated with IL-6, therefore it was
not possible to consider an independent predictor for IL-6.
Conclusion: According to this study, obesity is associated with IM levels, and in abdominally obese
group, the best predictor for Hcy, hs-CRP and IL-6 were Wrist, waist and WHtR respectively.
Maryam Chinisaz, Azadeh Ebrahim-Habibi, Parichehreh Yaghmaei, Kazem Parivar, Ahmad- Reza Dehpour,
Volume 13, Issue 4 (5-2014)
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Background: The flexible structure of proteins is one important factor in the formation of ordered aggregates (amyloid fibril). This is a major problem for therapeutic proteins such as insulin. Study on the induction and inhibition of insulin fibrillation process with specific compounds such as aromatic derivatives may provide useful information about means of stabilization of protein structures.
Methods: To induce fibrillation, regular insulin was incubated in phosphate buffer (pH=7.4) during 24 hours. Amyloid formation was investigated by using Congo red absorbance and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Then nodular amyloidosis was observed in mice upon amyloid fibril injection, after which the excised nodule was studied by Congo red staining and polarized light microscopy. Then, some aromatic compounds effect was investigated on the fibrillation process.
Results: Regular insulin form mature amyloid fibrils at pH=7.4, 37°C after 24 hours. Silibinin had the highest inhibitory effect on that process. Furthermore, Amyloid fibril injection in mice caused nodular amyloidosis.
Conclusion: Regular insulin has a high potential to undergo amyloid aggregation. Nodular amyloidosis confirms fibril formation by insulin under in vitro condition. Silibinin could be considered as a potential compound capable to increase protein structure stability.
Fatemeh Mokhtari, Fahime Esfarjani, Mehdi Kargar Fard,
Volume 13, Issue 4 (5-2014)
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Background: Physical activity with diet and medication–considered fundamental in the treatment of diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of combined 12-week aerobic exercise and barley β glucan (BBG) on blood glucose and lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Methods: Twenty- four female volunteers (49±5 years) were selected, and after completion of questionnaires, were randomly divided into three groups a) aerobic training with diet group (n=8), b) diet group (n=8) and c) control group (n=8). The diet group used one barley bread per day with 4 gram beta glucan during 12 week. The combined group participated in progressive walking training program with intensity of 60-70% of maximal heart rate 2 to 3 times a week, 20 to 60 minutes in each session in addition to diet program. The variables measured included blood sugar, triglyceride, cholesterol, LDL, HDL. For data analysis ANOVA used to compare mean differences between groups.
Results: Results indicated significant difference in blood sugar between control and experimental groups while non significant changes was observed in lipid profile.
Conclusion: Aerobic exercise and BBG can decrease blood glucose in patients with diabetes Therefore, it should be considered seriously as part of the treatment of these patients.
