Relationship between Cytokines and Metabolic Syndrome Components: Role of Pancreatic-Derived Factor, Interleukin-37, and Tumor Necrosis Factor- α in Metabolic Syndrome Patients

This study aims to explore the relationship between cytokines and tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α), pancreatic-derived factor (PANDER), and interleukin (IL-)-37 and the accumulation of MetS components. Eligible participants were divided into four groups as follows: group 1, patients with dyslipidemia; group 2, patients with dyslipidemia and obesity; group 3, patients with dyslipidemia , obesity, and hypertension; and group 4, patients with dyslipidemia, obesity, hypertension, and hyperglycemia. This study exhibited that serum levels of TNF-α and PANDER were significantly elevated (P <  0.001) in the MetS groups, while IL-37 level and IL-37 mRNA expression were significantly decreased (P <  0.001) relative to healthy controls. Moreover, this study has revealed significant correlations (P <  0.001) between MetS components and TNF-α, PANDER, and IL-37 levels in MetS patients. The aforementioned results suggested the association between the proinflammatory cytokine (TNF-α and PANDER) and anti-inflammatory cytokine (IL-37) with the accumulation of MetS components. Hence, the overall o utcome indicated that PANDER and IL-37 may be considered novel biomarkers associated with increased risk of MetS and can be used as a promising therapeutic target in preventing, ameliorating, and treating metabolic disorders.
Source: Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry - Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research