OBJETIVO Avaliar as evidências quanto à associação entre síndrome metabólica e periodontite através de uma revisão sistemática da literatura e metanálise de estudos observacionais. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS Os estudos foram acessados através de busca nas bases eletrônicas Medline, EMBASE e Biblioteca Cochrane e de busca manual para identificar estudos, observacionais, originais, realizados com população adulta, que avaliaram a associação entre síndrome metabólica e doença periodontal. Os estudos deveriam mencionar critério de diagnóstico para síndrome metabólica e pelo menos uma medida clínica para o diagnóstico de periodontite e apresentar as medidas de efeito através de razão de chance (OR), risco relativo (RR) ou taxa de prevalência (PR). Os dados foram extraídos por dois investigadores, de maneira independente. A metanálise dos estudos incluídos foi realizada utilizando-se modelos randômicos. RESULTADOS A revisão sistemática incluiu 17 estudos observacionais, que preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Na metanálise foram incluídos 11 estudos, totalizando dados de 38.189 pacientes. Encontrou-se associação entre síndrome metabólica e periodontite com um OR de 1,78 (IC 95% 1,38- 2,30), e heterogeneidade de i2=93%. Para investigar a alta heterogeneidade foram (1) rodadas análises sequenciais, excluindo-se um estudo por vez, (2) metarregressão avaliando-se isoladamente idade, tabagismo, critério de diagnóstico para síndrome metabólica e exame periodontal completo versus parcial, (3) análise de subgrupos analisando-se em separado estudos em população asiática e não asiática e análise de sensibilidade. A heterogeneidade foi reduzida de forma significativa quando subdividiu-se os estudos com origem em população asiática (OR 2,06, IC 95% 1,60– 2,85, i2= 83,1%) e em população não asiática (OR 1,12 IC 95% 1,04- 1,68, i2=65,3%). CONCLUSÃO Os achados deste estudo reportam uma associação significativa entre síndrome metabólica e doença periodontal. A falta de um número suficiente de estudos longitudinais impede que se estabeleça a direção desta associação. Devido a alta heterogeneidade encontrada, estudos de intervenção bem controlados são necessários para que se conheça a magnitude dessa associação. / PURPOSE To investigate the association of metabolic syndrome and periodontitis by means of a systematic review and a meta-analysis of observational studies. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS The electronic databases Medline, EMBASE and The Cochrane Library were searched for observational studies that evaluated the association of Metabolic Syndrome and Periodontitis. Hand search was also done. Data extraction was performed by two reviewers independently. Pooled effect estimates were obtained by using random-effects meta-analysis. RESULTS Systematic review included 17 studies that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis was done with 11 studies, providing data of 38.189 patients. The results showed that there is an association estimated in an OR of 1,78 (95%IC 1,38- 2,30) between metabolic syndrome and periodontitis. A high heterogeneity was present (i2=93%). To investigate heterogeneity (1) the meta-analysis was re-ran excluding studies one at a time, (2) univariate metaregression was performed analyzing smoke status, metabolic syndrome criteria and parcial versus complete periodontal record, (3) subgroup analysis splitting studies in those performed with Asiatic populations and with non-Asiatic populations and sensitivity analysis. The heterogeneity was reduced significantly when subgroup analysis was done, for Asiatic population an OR of 2,06 (95% IC 1,60-2,85) and i2= 83,1% and for non-Asiatic population an OR of 1,12 (95% IC 1,04- 1,68) and i2=65,3% were found. CONCLUSION This study showed a significant association between metabolic syndrome and periodontitis. The lack of longitudinal studies in this area prevent from setting the direction of this association. Due to the high heterogeneity found, interventional and well controlled studies are encouraged to elucidate the magnitude of this association.

OBJETIVO Avaliar as evidências quanto à associação entre síndrome metabólica e periodontite através de uma revisão sistemática da literatura e metanálise de estudos observacionais. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS Os estudos foram acessados através de busca nas bases eletrônicas Medline, EMBASE e Biblioteca Cochrane e de busca manual para identificar estudos, observacionais, originais, realizados com população adulta, que avaliaram a associação entre síndrome metabólica e doença periodontal. Os estudos deveriam mencionar critério de diagnóstico para síndrome metabólica e pelo menos uma medida clínica para o diagnóstico de periodontite e apresentar as medidas de efeito através de razão de chance (OR), risco relativo (RR) ou taxa de prevalência (PR). Os dados foram extraídos por dois investigadores, de maneira independente. A metanálise dos estudos incluídos foi realizada utilizando-se modelos randômicos. RESULTADOS A revisão sistemática incluiu 17 estudos observacionais, que preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Na metanálise foram incluídos 11 estudos, totalizando dados de 38.189 pacientes. Encontrou-se associação entre síndrome metabólica e periodontite com um OR de 1,78 (IC 95% 1,38- 2,30), e heterogeneidade de i2=93%. Para investigar a alta heterogeneidade foram (1) rodadas análises sequenciais, excluindo-se um estudo por vez, (2) metarregressão avaliando-se isoladamente idade, tabagismo, critério de diagnóstico para síndrome metabólica e exame periodontal completo versus parcial, (3) análise de subgrupos analisando-se em separado estudos em população asiática e não asiática e análise de sensibilidade. A heterogeneidade foi reduzida de forma significativa quando subdividiu-se os estudos com origem em população asiática (OR 2,06, IC 95% 1,60– 2,85, i2= 83,1%) e em população não asiática (OR 1,12 IC 95% 1,04- 1,68, i2=65,3%). CONCLUSÃO Os achados deste estudo reportam uma associação significativa entre síndrome metabólica e doença periodontal. A falta de um número suficiente de estudos longitudinais impede que se estabeleça a direção desta associação. Devido a alta heterogeneidade encontrada, estudos de intervenção bem controlados são necessários para que se conheça a magnitude dessa associação. / PURPOSE To investigate the association of metabolic syndrome and periodontitis by means of a systematic review and a meta-analysis of observational studies. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS The electronic databases Medline, EMBASE and The Cochrane Library were searched for observational studies that evaluated the association of Metabolic Syndrome and Periodontitis. Hand search was also done. Data extraction was performed by two reviewers independently. Pooled effect estimates were obtained by using random-effects meta-analysis. RESULTS Systematic review included 17 studies that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis was done with 11 studies, providing data of 38.189 patients. The results showed that there is an association estimated in an OR of 1,78 (95%IC 1,38- 2,30) between metabolic syndrome and periodontitis. A high heterogeneity was present (i2=93%). To investigate heterogeneity (1) the meta-analysis was re-ran excluding studies one at a time, (2) univariate metaregression was performed analyzing smoke status, metabolic syndrome criteria and parcial versus complete periodontal record, (3) subgroup analysis splitting studies in those performed with Asiatic populations and with non-Asiatic populations and sensitivity analysis. The heterogeneity was reduced significantly when subgroup analysis was done, for Asiatic population an OR of 2,06 (95% IC 1,60-2,85) and i2= 83,1% and for non-Asiatic population an OR of 1,12 (95% IC 1,04- 1,68) and i2=65,3% were found. CONCLUSION This study showed a significant association between metabolic syndrome and periodontitis. The lack of longitudinal studies in this area prevent from setting the direction of this association. Due to the high heterogeneity found, interventional and well controlled studies are encouraged to elucidate the magnitude of this association.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / A SÃndrome MetabÃlica (SM) à um transtorno complexo representado por um conjunto de fatores de risco cardiovascular. A elevaÃÃo da mortalidade geral em torno de 1,5 e o aumento da mortalidade por problemas cardiovasculares em 2,5 vezes sÃo alguns dos motivos que comprovam a relevÃncia do problema. Um nÃmero crescente de indivÃduos jovens, em especial os estudantes universitÃrios, tem sido acometido pelo distÃrbio metabÃlico e, atà o momento, nÃo existem estudos com essa parcela da populaÃÃo no Brasil. O objetivo dessa investigaÃÃo foi avaliar a prevalÃncia da SM e de seus componentes individuais numa populaÃÃo de estudantes universitÃrios. AlÃm disso, buscou-se avaliar a influÃncia da Ãrea de formaÃÃo e do perÃodo em que o aluno se encontra no curso na prevalÃncia da SM. Estudo transversal, realizado com 702 universitÃrios pertencentes a uma InstituiÃÃo PÃblica de Ensino Superior de Fortaleza-Brasil, em 2011. Compuseram a amostra estudantes maiores de 18 anos, devidamente matriculados e frequentando cursos de distintas Ãreas do conhecimento, a saber: humanas, exatas, agrÃrias, saÃde, ciÃncias e tecnologia. Inicialmente, os estudantes preencheram um instrumento contendo dados de identificaÃÃo, sociodemogrÃficos e relacionados aos indicadores de saÃde, como prÃtica de exercÃcios fÃsicos, tabagismo e etilismo. Em um segundo momento, foram avaliados os dados antropomÃtricos, altura, peso, circunferÃncia abdominal, Ãndice de massa corporal e pressÃo arterial. Coletas sanguÃneas foram realizadas por um laboratÃrio especializado, respeitando um jejum de doze horas, para glicemia venosa, triglicerÃdeos, HDL-colesterol e LDL-colesterol. O critÃrio utilizado para o diagnÃstico de SM foi do National Cholesterol Education Program â Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III). O projeto foi submetido ao Comità de Ãtica em Pesquisa com Seres Humanos do Centro de CiÃncias da SaÃde da Universidade Federal do Cearà e aprovado conforme o protocolo 208/2010. A prevalÃncia da SM foi de 1,7%. Com relaÃÃo aos seus componentes, 30,9% e 12,1% dos estudantes possuÃam, pelo menos, um ou dois deles, respectivamente. A circunferÃncia abdominal, a pressÃo arterial, os nÃveis de glicose sanguÃnea e de triglicerÃdeos estiveram aumentados em 5,6%, 8,3%, 12,1% e, 22,5% dos estudantes, respectivamente. Os nÃveis de HDL-colesterol estiveram diminuÃdos em 12,0% da amostra. Foi encontrada associaÃÃo estatisticamente significante entre a prevalÃncia da SM e o IMC (p=0,000). Os estudantes pertencentes à Ãrea da saÃde apresentaram melhores parÃmetros da circunferÃncia abdominal (p=0,011), pressÃo arterial (p=0,014), glicemia venosa de jejum (p=0,036), HDL-colesterol (p=0,000), IMC (p=0,001) e tabagismo (0,034). Com relaÃÃo ao perÃodo do curso, ficou evidenciado que o uso do Ãlcool à menor nos calouros, quando comparados Ãqueles estudantes que estÃo no final do curso (p=0,000). Conclui-se que a prevalÃncia da SM foi baixa entre os estudantes universitÃrios, entretanto, grande parcela deles possui componentes presentes, aumentando as chances do aparecimento do distÃrbio com o passar dos anos. AlÃm disso, os estudantes pertencentes à Ãrea da saÃde apresentaram menos componentes da SM e melhores indicadores de saÃde. Estudos de intervenÃÃo devem ser realizados na busca de incentivar hÃbitos de vida saudÃveis a todos os universitÃrios, independente da Ãrea de formaÃÃo e perÃodo em que se encontram no curso. / The Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a complex disorder represented by a group of cardiovascular risk factors. The increase in general mortality around 1.5 and the increased mortality from cardiovascular disease in 2.5 times are some of the reasons that prove the relevance of the problem. A growing number of young people, especially college students, have been affected by metabolic disorder, and to date, there are no studies with this portion of the population in Brazil. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the prevalence of MetS and their individual components in a population of college students. Furthermore, we sought to evaluate the influence of the area and the period in which the student is in your course in the MetS prevalence. Cross-sectional study with 702 university students belonging to a Public Institution of Higher Education in Fortaleza, Brazil, in 2011. The sample consisted of students over 18 years, duly enrolled and attending courses in different areas of knowledge like: human, exact, agricultural, health and biological sciences and technology. Initially, students filled out an instrument containing data identifying, demographic and related health indicators like a physical exercise, smoking and alcohol. Next, we assessed the anthropometric data, height, weight, waist circumference, body mass index and blood pressure. Blood samples were taken by a specialized laboratory, respecting a fasting for twelve hours to blood glucose, triglycerides, HDL-cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol. The criteria used for the diagnosis of MetS was the National Cholesterol Education Program â Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III). The project was submitted to the Ethics Committee on Human Research of the Center for Health Sciences of the Federal University of Cearà and approved according to the protocol 208/2010. The prevalence of MetS was 1.7%. With regards to its components, 30.9% and 12.1% of students had at least one or two, respectively. Waist circumference, blood pressure, levels of blood glucose and triglyceride levels were increased by 5.6%, 8.3%, 12.1% and 22.5% of the students, respectively. The levels of HDL-cholesterol were reduced by 12.0% of the sample. We found a statistically significant association between BMI and the prevalence of MetS (p=0,000). Students belonging to the health showed the better parameters of waist circumference (p=0.011), blood pressure (p=0.014), of blood glucose (p=0.036), HDL-cholesterol (p=0.000), BMI (p=0.001) and smoking (0.034). Regarding the period of the course, it was evident that alcohol use is lower among freshmen, compared to those students who are at the end of the course (p = 0.000). We conclude that the prevalence of MetS was lower among college students, however, a large portion of them have components present, increasing the chances of onset of the disorder over the years. Moreover, students belonging to health science had fewer of MetS components and better health indicators. Intervention studies should be conducted in seeking to encourage healthy lifestyles for all students, regardless of the training area and period in which they are in progress.

OBJETIVO Avaliar as evidências quanto à associação entre síndrome metabólica e periodontite através de uma revisão sistemática da literatura e metanálise de estudos observacionais. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS Os estudos foram acessados através de busca nas bases eletrônicas Medline, EMBASE e Biblioteca Cochrane e de busca manual para identificar estudos, observacionais, originais, realizados com população adulta, que avaliaram a associação entre síndrome metabólica e doença periodontal. Os estudos deveriam mencionar critério de diagnóstico para síndrome metabólica e pelo menos uma medida clínica para o diagnóstico de periodontite e apresentar as medidas de efeito através de razão de chance (OR), risco relativo (RR) ou taxa de prevalência (PR). Os dados foram extraídos por dois investigadores, de maneira independente. A metanálise dos estudos incluídos foi realizada utilizando-se modelos randômicos. RESULTADOS A revisão sistemática incluiu 17 estudos observacionais, que preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Na metanálise foram incluídos 11 estudos, totalizando dados de 38.189 pacientes. Encontrou-se associação entre síndrome metabólica e periodontite com um OR de 1,78 (IC 95% 1,38- 2,30), e heterogeneidade de i2=93%. Para investigar a alta heterogeneidade foram (1) rodadas análises sequenciais, excluindo-se um estudo por vez, (2) metarregressão avaliando-se isoladamente idade, tabagismo, critério de diagnóstico para síndrome metabólica e exame periodontal completo versus parcial, (3) análise de subgrupos analisando-se em separado estudos em população asiática e não asiática e análise de sensibilidade. A heterogeneidade foi reduzida de forma significativa quando subdividiu-se os estudos com origem em população asiática (OR 2,06, IC 95% 1,60– 2,85, i2= 83,1%) e em população não asiática (OR 1,12 IC 95% 1,04- 1,68, i2=65,3%). CONCLUSÃO Os achados deste estudo reportam uma associação significativa entre síndrome metabólica e doença periodontal. A falta de um número suficiente de estudos longitudinais impede que se estabeleça a direção desta associação. Devido a alta heterogeneidade encontrada, estudos de intervenção bem controlados são necessários para que se conheça a magnitude dessa associação. / PURPOSE To investigate the association of metabolic syndrome and periodontitis by means of a systematic review and a meta-analysis of observational studies. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS The electronic databases Medline, EMBASE and The Cochrane Library were searched for observational studies that evaluated the association of Metabolic Syndrome and Periodontitis. Hand search was also done. Data extraction was performed by two reviewers independently. Pooled effect estimates were obtained by using random-effects meta-analysis. RESULTS Systematic review included 17 studies that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis was done with 11 studies, providing data of 38.189 patients. The results showed that there is an association estimated in an OR of 1,78 (95%IC 1,38- 2,30) between metabolic syndrome and periodontitis. A high heterogeneity was present (i2=93%). To investigate heterogeneity (1) the meta-analysis was re-ran excluding studies one at a time, (2) univariate metaregression was performed analyzing smoke status, metabolic syndrome criteria and parcial versus complete periodontal record, (3) subgroup analysis splitting studies in those performed with Asiatic populations and with non-Asiatic populations and sensitivity analysis. The heterogeneity was reduced significantly when subgroup analysis was done, for Asiatic population an OR of 2,06 (95% IC 1,60-2,85) and i2= 83,1% and for non-Asiatic population an OR of 1,12 (95% IC 1,04- 1,68) and i2=65,3% were found. CONCLUSION This study showed a significant association between metabolic syndrome and periodontitis. The lack of longitudinal studies in this area prevent from setting the direction of this association. Due to the high heterogeneity found, interventional and well controlled studies are encouraged to elucidate the magnitude of this association.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / A qualidade do sono à um poderoso preditor de saÃde, pois està relacionado com o risco para problemas de saÃde crÃnicos, como diabetes mellitus, hipertensÃo, obesidade e a SM. Esta à uma agregaÃÃo de problemas cardiometabÃlicos que eleva substancialmente a morbi-mortalidade humana independente da causa. O grau da relaÃÃo entre SM e a quantidade/qualidade do sono jà està estabelecido em idosos, pessoas de meia idade, operÃrios e atà crianÃas, mas, em adultos jovens, aparentemente saudÃveis, ainda à desconhecido. Dessa forma, o objetivo geral desta pesquisa foi analisar a relaÃÃo entre SM e indicadores de saÃde com a qualidade do sono de universitÃrios de Fortaleza-CearÃ. Pesquisa observacional, quantitativa, com desenho transversal. Foram avaliados 701 universitÃrios de 24 cursos das seis Ãreas de conhecimento da UFC entre marÃo e junho de 2011 em duas etapas. Na primeira, os alunos preencheram um instrumento sobre indicadores sociodemogrÃficos, de saÃde e uma versÃo validada e adaptada, aos padrÃes brasileiros, do Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Numa data posterior, com os alunos em jejum por doze horas, coletaram-se os seguintes dados bioquÃmicos: glicemia venosa de jejum, triglicerÃdeos, LDL-C, HDL-C e o cortisol. Nessa mesma ocasiÃo, foram mensurados pressÃo arterial, circunferÃncia abdominal, peso corporal e altura. Analisaram-se os componentes da SM consoante o critÃrio da NCEP-ATP III. Os dados sofreram tripla digitaÃÃo e foram analisados no software STATA versÃo 8.0. Parcela substancial dos universitÃrios eram maus dormidores (95,2%) enquanto uma minoria tinha SM (1,6%). Os alunos com menor duraÃÃo do sono foram os da Ãrea de agrÃrias (6,24h DP 1,23h) e tecnologia (6,29h DP 1,24) (p=0,04). Grande maioria dos alunos maus dormidores (39%) tinha uma renda supeior a seis salÃrios mÃnimos (p=0,03). Os universitÃrios que moravam sozinhos (IC-95%- 1,03-1,08) (p<0,001) ou com os pais, (p<0,020), com idade &#8805; 30 anos (IC95%-1,02-1,07) (p<0,001), com mÃdio risco para etilismo (IC95%-1,03-1,07) (p<0,001) e os fumantes diÃrios (IC95%-1,02-1,06) (p<0,001) apresentavam uma chance superior a 1,05, 1,05,1,05, 104 e 1,05, respectivamente, de possuir mà qualidade do sono. Praticamente todos os alunos com cortisol elevado (96,1%) tinham sono com eficiÃncia de 65-74% (p=0,02). Hà um aumento de 5% na probabilidade de universitÃrios maus dormidores apresentarem SM (RP=1,05; IC 95%:1,03-1,07) (p=0,013). Estes alunos tambÃm possuem uma chance superior a 1,05 de apresentar glicemia elevada (RP=1,05; IC95%-1,03-1,07) (p<0,001). NÃo houve correlaÃÃo estatisticamente significante entre os componentes da SM isolados e o PSQI. Portanto, os universitÃrios maus dormidores possuem uma probabilidade maior de apresentar SM comparativamente aos bons dormidores. à importante que os profissionais de saÃde considerem a avaliaÃÃo da qualidade do sono desses jovens na prevenÃÃo e combate à SM, assim como na elaboraÃÃo de estratÃgias individualizadas para a promoÃÃo da saÃde deles. / The quality of sleep is a powerful predictor of health, because it is related with the risk for chronic health problems, such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity and metabolic syndrome. This is an aggregation of cardio-metabolic problems that substantially increases human morbidity and mortality from any cause. The level of relationship between MS and the quantity/quality of sleep is already established in the elderly, middle-aged people, workers and even children, but in young adults, apparently healthy, is still unknown. Thus, the objective of this research was to analyze the relationship between MS and health indicators with the quality of sleep university in Fortaleza-CearÃ. Observational quantitative research using cross-sectional design. We evaluated 701 college students from 24 courses in the six areas of knowledge of the UFC between March and June 2011 in two stages. In the first, students filled an instrument on socio-demographic and health indicators and a validated version adapted to Brazilian standards from the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. In a posterior date with students fasted for twelve hours, we collected the following biochemical data: fasting venous plasma glucose, plasma triglycerides, LDL-C, HDL-C and cortisol. On the same occasion, we measured blood pressure, waist circumference, height and weight. We analyzed the components of MS based on the NCEP-ATP III. Data were triple typed and analyzed in STATA software version 8.0. A substantial amount of the college students were poor sleepers (95.2%) while a minority had MS (1.6%). Students with shorter sleep duration were in the area of land sciences (6.24h SD  1.23 h) and technology (6.29 h SD  1.24) (p=0.04). Most of the poor sleepers students (39%) had an income above six minimum wages (p=0.03). The students who lived alone (95% CI - 1.03-1.08) (p<0.001) or with parents (p<0.020), age &#8805; 30 years (95% CI - 1.02-1.07) (p<0.001), with average risk for alcoholism (95% CI - 1.03-1.07) (p<0.001) and daily smokers (95% CI - 1.02-1.06) (p<0.001) presented a chance of having poor sleep quality more than 1.05, 1.05, 1.05, 1.04 and 1.05, respectively. Virtually all students with elevated cortisol levels (96.1%) had sleep efficiency with 65-74% (p=0.02). There is a 5% increase in the probability of poor sleepers college students develop MS (PR = 1.05, 95% :1,03-1, 07) (p = 0.013). These students also have a chance greater than 1.05 to present high glucose (PR=1.05; 95% CI â 1.03-1.07) (p<0.001). There was no statistically significant correlation between the individual components of MS and the PSQI. Therefore, the college students poor sleepers have a higher relative risk of presenting SM compared to good sleepers. It is important that health professionals consider the assessment of sleep quality of these young people to prevent and combat MS, as well as in developing individualized strategies to promote their health.

Abstract The purpose of this study was to elucidate the background of valproate-related weight gain and hyperinsulinaemia both in men and women by studying markers of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. In addition, the role of leptin, a messenger between adipose tissue and the central nervous system was studied. Valproate has a broad spectrum of antiepileptic activity and is widely used for the treatment of epilepsy. It has been the drug of choice for generalised epilepsy, such as juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, and it is also effective for treatment of partial seizures. In addition, valproate is used to treat other diseases, such as bipolar psychiatric disorders and migraine. The results show that valproate-treated patients have higher serum insulin levels in relation to body mass index than control subjects. This indicates that the high serum insulin levels are not a consequence of increased body mass, especially, as the body mass index did not differ between the VPA treated patients and the control groups. Valproate therapy started at a young age may more often result in elevated serum insulin levels and associated other untoward metabolic changes. Furthermore, according to the present data, high serum insulin levels are a consequence of compromised metabolism of insulin in the liver, rather than reflecting reduced insulin sensitivity. However, the valproate-treated patients cluster risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, although the occurrence of metabolic syndrome is not more common in valproate-treated patients than in control subjects. Leptin does not play an independent role in valproate-related weight gain.

Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karol. inst., 2004. / Härtill 6 uppsatser.

Metabolic syndrome refers to clusters of risk factors (e.g. obesity, hyperlipidemia, insulin resistance, non-alcoholic fatty liver and hypertension) that would lead to development of cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of this disease is high and the therapeutic approaches are insufficient. Potential use of Chinese herbal medicines to target on metabolic syndrome has attracted great attention. Erigerontis Herba (EH) is a Chinese herb that is traditionally used to treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Its effect on diet-induced metabolic syndrome has not been previously investigated. The present study was the first investigation of the effects of Erigerontis Herba, Erigerontis containing herbal formulae and its polyphenol-enriched fraction (EHP) on diet-induced metabolic syndrome. / To determine the effects of EH, EH-containing herbal formulae and EHP on obesity, hyperlipidemia, hepatic steatosis and hypertension, in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo models were used. For in vitro studies, cholesterol uptake inhibition and adipogenesis differentiation assays were performed using Caco-2 cells and 3T3-L1 adipocytes, respectively. Ex vivo organ bath studies were performed to determine the vasodilative effects, and respective underlying mechanisms were determined via inhibition of different pathways using corresponding blockers. In vivo animal model of high-fat diet-induced metabolic syndrome was performed using C57Bl/6 mice. Preventive effects of these herbal extracts were determined by supplementation of extract to high-fat diet for 8 weeks, followed by measurement of body weight, liver and adipose tissues weight, plasma lipid, plasma glucose and liver lipid. Proteins and genes expressions related to lipid metabolism were also determined using Western blotting and RT-PCR. Bioavailability of these herbal extracts were investigated using human intestinal Caco-2 cells monolayer. / Among all tested, EHP demonstrated most prominent effects in the inhibition of both cholesterol uptake and adipogenesis in vitro; and possessed significant vasodilative effects ex vivo, and also significant beneficial effects on obesity and hepatic steatosis in mice, but not on hyperlipidemia. EH-containing herbal formulae exhibited significant inhibitory effects on cholesterol uptake in Caco-2 cells. Among all tested, only DZ4 showed inhibitory effect on adipogenesis. EH, on the other hand, significantly inhibited adipogenesis but exerted no effect on cholesterol uptake. EH and EH-containing herbal formulae showed significant vasodilative effects in ex vivo studies. For in vivo studies, only DZ6 showed mild beneficial effects on diet-induced obesity (inguinal fat/body weight and peri-renal fat/body weight), hepatic steatosis and hyperlipidemia. EH alone showed no significant beneficial effects on high-fat diet-induced metabolic syndrome in mice. Preliminary bioavailability experiments suggested that all herbal preparations had relatively low bioavailability, although EHP had a comparative higher permeation ability through Caco-2 monolayer. / In conclusion, this is the first comprehensive study of the effects of EH (with or without other herbs) on diet-induced metabolic syndrome. EHP, a polyphenol-enriched fraction isolated from EH showed potent beneficial effect on diet-induced obesity and hepatic steatosis both in vitro and in vivo, as well as significant vasodilative effects ex vivo. These data suggested the potential for EHP to be developed as dietary supplementation for metabolic syndrome. The effects will be further determined in clinical trials in the future. / 代謝綜合癥是多種心血管危險因子異常聚集的病理狀態，其病癥包括肥胖，高血脂，胰岛素抗性，高血糖，脂肪肝和高血壓等。它的發病率很高，但是目前治療以及預防這一疾病的措施尚不完善。近年來，用中藥治疗這一疾病引起人们廣大關注。燈盞細辛作為傳統中草藥經常用於心血管和腦血管疾病，但其對於代謝綜合癥是否有效有待研究發現。本課題組建立了高脂餵食引起代謝綜合癥模型，并探討了燈盞細辛，燈盞細辛複方，以及燈盞細辛你酚類對此疾病的療效及作用機制。 / 我們用體內，體外及離體模型研究了燈盞細辛，燈盞細辛複方以及燈盞細辛酚對於肥胖，高血脂，脂肪肝和高血壓的作用。我們用3T3-L1和Caco-2細胞模型研究了燈盞細辛相關提取物對於膽固醇吸收和脂肪生成的作用，用大鼠離體血管環體外實驗，研究了他們對於血管擴張的作用及其機制。另外，本課題組建立了高脂餵食小鼠代謝綜合癥模型，并探討了這些中藥提取物作為食物補充劑對於代謝綜合癥的作用。我們用實時定量PCR技術和蛋白質印跡技術測量了各種相關蛋白和基因的表達。此外，我們還用人的腸細胞單層轉運模型研究了這些中藥提取物的生物利用度。 / 體外實驗結果表明，四個燈盞細辛複方都有明顯抑制膽固醇吸收的作用，但是對於脂肪生成，只有複方DZ4有明顯抑制作用。燈盞細辛提取物可以明顯抑制脂肪生成，但是對膽固醇吸收卻沒有明顯作用。燈盞細辛酚對於兩者都具有明顯的抑制作用。另外，大鼠離體動血管環研究結果顯示，燈盞細辛複方，燈盞細辛提取物以及燈盞細辛酚都有明顯的擴張血管的作用。高脂餵食小鼠代謝綜合癥實驗結果結果顯示四個燈盞細辛複方中只有複方DZ6對於肥胖，脂肪肝和高血脂有作用。燈盞細辛對代謝綜合癥無明顯作用，但是燈盞細辛酚對于肥胖和脂肪肝卻有明顯抑制作用對於此代謝綜合癥小鼠模型。生物利用度相關研究結果顯示，燈盞細辛，燈盞細辛複方以及燈盞細辛酚的生物利用度都相對較低。 / 總括來說，我們綜合研究了燈盞細辛對於代謝綜合癥的藥效。燈盞細辛酚對於肥胖和脂肪肝在體內體外模型都顯示了較好的抑製作用。再加上其對於擴張血管有非常明顯的作用，它有潛能被發展為代謝綜合癥的治療預防方法。 / Wang, Yanping. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2014. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 243-256). / Abstracts also in Chinese. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on 01, November, 2016). / Detailed summary in vernacular field only. / Detailed summary in vernacular field only. / Detailed summary in vernacular field only. / Detailed summary in vernacular field only.

A disfunção endotelial é um dos componentes básicos tanto da origem como das complicações de algumas doenças cardiovasculares, principalmente aquelas devidas a aterosclerose. Fatores de risco que compõe a Síndrome Metabólica (SMet) interferem na integridade endotelial por causarem marcante estresse oxidativo e conseqüente disfunção endotelial. Os benefícios de um treinamento físico de longa duração sobre o endotélio e sobre a concentração das lipoproteínas já são conhecidos. Entretanto, ainda restam lacunas de conhecimento dos efeitos que um treinamento de curta duração produziria em pacientes portadores de Síndrome Metabólica. Para elucidarmos este assunto, estudamos 40 indivíduos sedentários sendo 30 portadores de SMet e 10 normais para controle. Vinte dos pacientes com SMet (10 mulheres e 10 homens) realizaram treinamento físico (TF) aeróbio de moderada intensidade, em bicicleta ergométrica, por um período de 3 meses. A reatividade vascular e testes funcionais in vitro das lipoproteínas HDL e LDL foram realizados antes e depois do TF. Os resultados indicam melhora na unção endotelial, porém sem mudanças do índice de massa corpórea e dos níveis lipídicos. Houve redução da circunferência abdominal e dos níveis de Triglicérides. Os testes funcionais revelaram que, apesar de não terem ocorrido alterações na concentração, houve melhora funcional das lipoproteínas. Portanto, exercício de curta duração melhora a funcionabilidade endotelial e das lipoproteínas. / Endothelial dysfunction is one of the basic components of origin and complications of some cardiovascular diseases, especially those consequent to atherosclerosis. Risk factors that compose the Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) modify the endothelial integrity causing significant oxidative stress and consequent endothelial dysfunction. The long-term exercise training benefits in lipoproteins concentration and endothelium are already known. However, the effects of short-term training in endothelial function and in LDL, HDL quantitative and functional profile are still doubtful, especially in patients with MetS. To address this issue, we studied 40 sedentary persons, 30 with MetS and 10 controls. Twenty of those with MetS (10 women and 10 men) were subjected to a 3 times/week moderate intensity controlled training load for 3 months on a bicycle ergometer. Vascular reactivity and in vitro HDL, LDL functional laboratorial tests were analyzed before and after the training. The results revealed that exercise training improved the endothelial function. There was no significant change in body mass index, but some reduction in the abdominal circumference was observed. Total cholesterol and lipoprotein concentrations were not affected by exercise, but triglyceride levels were reduced and lipoprotein subfractions functional tests significantly improved. Therefore, short-term exercise improves endothelium and lipoprotein functionability.

Introdução: A prevalência de Síndrome Metabólica (SM) tende a ser alta em pacientes com doenças reumáticas, sendo as doenças cardiovasculares a principal causa de óbito nestas condições. Objetivos: Determinar a prevalência de SM em pacientes com Arterite de Takayasu (AT) e sua associação com fatores de risco, níveis de adipocinas e de citocinas. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal incluindo 45 mulheres com AT e 47 controles saudáveis pareados por idade e índice de massa corporal (IMC). Resultados: A prevalência de SM (critérios da IDF/AHA) foi maior em pacientes com AT comparada aos controles (33,34 vs. 8,51%, p = 0,003). Pacientes com TA apresentaram maior frequência de hipertensão (p < 0,001) e dislipidemia (p = 0,001) e maiores níveis de insulina (p = 0,021), HOMA-IR (p = 0,024), apolipoproteína E (p = 0,029), resistina (p = 0,018) e PCR (p < 0,001) comparada aos controles saudáveis, com níveis comparáveis de adiponectina e PAI-1 (p > 0,05). Análise adicional de pacientes com AT com e sem SM revelou um maior frequência de sobrepeso/obesidade (66,66 vs. 26,66%, p = 0,022), escore de Framingham >-1 (p=0,032) e menores níveis de adiponectina (20,37+-21,16 vs. 38,64+-22,62ug/ml, p=0,022) no primeiro grupo. Não foram encontradas diferenças quanto à duração de doença, atividade, uso de glicorticóides, níveis de resistina e PAI-1 nos dois grupos de pacientes com AT (p > 0,05). Pacientes com e sem SM não demonstraram diferenças em relação aos níveis plasmáticos de citocinas (IL-12, IL-1a, IL-6 e TNFalfa). Foi evidenciada correlação de Pearson positive entre IL-6 e PCR somente nos pacientes com SM (r=0.57; p=0.050). Conclusão: Alta prevalência de SM foi observada em pacientes com AT, sendo que esta comorbidade parece identificar um subgrupo de pacientes com sobrepeso/obesidade com alto risco cardiovascular sem associação com o status de doença. Estudos longitudinais são necessários para observar o impacto do controle de fatores de risco modificáveis na qualidade de vida e sobrevida dos pacientes com AT / Introduction: The prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) tends to be high among rheumatic patients, and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in these conditions. Objective: To determine the prevalence of MetS in Takayasu Arteritis patients (TA) and its association with risk factors and adipokines and cytokines levels. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in 45 consecutive TA women with 47 age- and body mass index (BMI)-matched healthy controls. Results: The prevalence of MetS (IDF/AHA criteria) was higher in TA compared to controls (33.34 vs. 8.51%, p=0.003). TA patients had higher frequency hypertension (p < 0.001), dyslipidemia (p=0.001), insulin (p=0.021), HOMA-IR (p=0.024), apoliprotein E (p=0.029), resistin (p=0.018) and CRP (p < 0.001) compared to healthy subjects, with similar levels of adiponectin and PAI-1 (p > 0.05). Further analysis of TA patients with and without MetS revealed a higher frequency of overweightness/obesity (66.66 vs. 26.66%, p=0.022), Framingham score >-1 (p=0.032), and lower adiponectin levels (20.37+-21.16 vs. 38.64±22.62ug/ml, p=0.022) in the former group. No differences were found regarding disease duration, activity, glucocorticoid use, resistin and PAI-1 levels in these two groups of TA patients (p > 0.05). Patients with and without MetS showed no differences respect to cytokines levels (IL-12, IL-1a, IL-6 and TNFalfa). IL-6 had a positive Pearson correlation with CRP only in TA patients with MetS (r=0.57; p=0.050). Conclusion: A high prevalence of MetS was observed in TA patients and this comorbidity seems to identify a subgroup of overweight/obese patients with high cardiovascular risk without a significant association with disease status. Further longitudinal studies are necessary to observe the impact of controlling this modifiable risk factor in the quality of life and survival of TA patients