In:
International Journal of Endocrinology, Hindawi Limited, Vol. 2013 ( 2013), p. 1-7
Abstract:
This study examines the levels of acylated and desacylated ghrelin, preptin, leptin, and nesfatin-1 peptide changes related to the body mass index (BMI). The subjects were allocated to 5 groups depending on their BMIs as follows: Group I (BMI 〈 18.5 kg/m 2 ); Group II (BMI 18.5–24.9 kg/m 2 ); Group III (BMI 25–29.9 kg/m 2 ); Group IV (BMI 30–39.9 kg/m 2 ); Group V (BMI 〉 40 kg/m 2 ). Serum acylated and desacylated ghrelin, preptin, and leptin levels were measured by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and nesfatin-1 was measured by the enzyme immunoassay (EIA). Desacylated ghrelin levels showed a gradual and statistically significant drop from Group I to Group V, while preptin and leptin levels exhibited a gradual and significant increase from Group I to Group IV. Serum nesfatin-1 levels gradually, but not significantly, increased from Group I to Group III and showed a significant decrease in Groups IV and V. In conclusion, leptin, preptin, and acylated ghrelin (AG) levels increased with higher BMI, whereas desacylated ghrelin (DAG) decreased and nesfatin-1 showed no clear relationship to BMI.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1687-8337
,
1687-8345
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hindawi Limited
Publication Date:
2013
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2502951-4
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