Hyperleptinemia May Protect From Cardio-Vascular Complications: A Small Georgian Study

Tamar Zerekidze; Shota Janjgava; Ketevan Asatiani; Elene Giorgadze

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2014.106

Authors

Tamar Zerekidze Tbilisi State University, Department of Endocrinology, Tbilisi 0140
Shota Janjgava National Institute of Endocrinology, Metabolic Disorders, Tbilisi 0159
Ketevan Asatiani National Institute of Endocrinology, Metabolic Disorders, Tbilisi 0159
Elene Giorgadze National Institute of Endocrinology, Metabolic Disorders, Tbilisi 0159

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2014.106

Keywords:

Leptin, Anthropometric parameters, Body composition, Cardio-vascular risk factors, Lipid panel

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Leptin was assessed to play a coordinating role in obesity and its cardio-vascular complications, however the findings are conflicting and further clinical investigation is required. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association of serum leptin with cardio-vascular risk factors in different body mass index and age groups.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:Â One hundred and forty nine female patients were enrolled in the study and divided into groups according to body mass index (BMI) and age. Following measurements were carried out: height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure. Venous blood sample was obtained for plasma leptin, insulin, glucose and lipid profile analysis. Insulin resistance index was calculated for each patient. Body fat distribution was measured using Dual energy X-ray Absorbtiometry.

RESULTS: The lowest leptin concentration was observed in overweight patients, the highest concentration was seen in obese patients. The difference between leptin levels were not observed in age groups. Leptin positively correlated with high density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in obese and elder patients.

CONCLUSION: Leptin might act as a preventive measure for cardiovascular complications only in the presence of sufficient amount of fat mass. Further studies are warranted in order to support these results.

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