Genomic Analysis of an Obesity Paradox: A Microarray Study of the Aortas of Morbidly Obese Decedents With Mild and Severe Atherosclerosis

Background: Atherosclerosis of the aorta and coronary arteries is still one of the major causes of death. We recently reported obesity paradox between body mass index and atherosclerosis of the aortas (AA) in morbidly obese decedent patients. The cause of this obesity paradox is unknown. The aim of the present study was to carry out genomic microarray analysis to determine gene expression profiles in the aortas of morbidly obese decedents with either mild or severe atherosclerosis of the aorta. Methods: Microarray studies using Affymetrix GeneChips Clariom D Human array chips were performed on the aortas obtained from 6 morbidly obese decedents, 3 of whom had minimal AA and 3 who had severe disease. Results: Group 1 (severe AA) and group 2 (mild AA) included 3 patients each. The patients were matched by age and body mass index. There were significant (P
Source: Critical Pathways in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: Original Article Source Type: research