Serum Irisin Levels in Obese Children Clinical Trial
Official title:
Relation of Serum Irisin Levels, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Glucose and Lipid Metabolism Parameters in Obese Children
Irisin is a myokine induced by exercise, that converts white fat tissue to brown fat tissue, thereby increases thermogenesis and energy expenditure. The aim of this study is to determine the relationships between serum irisin levels and glucose and lipid parameters in obese children with and without non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). A total of 60 pubertal obese children (age range: 11-18 years) will be included in the study. 30 of these patients will be had NAFLD. The control group consisted of 28 healthy children who will be similar in age and sex to the obese group.
Obesity and related complications (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), type 2 diabetes
mellitus (DM)) have become an important public health problem. Their prevalence continues to
increase worldwide in children. Therefore, estimating potential biomarkers that can cause
obesity and related complications can be important in their treatment.
Irisin, a myokine, first described by Boström et al. (5) in 2012, is released into the
circulation as a product of Fibronectin type III domain-containing 5 (FNDC5) gene activated
by increased expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-ɣ coactivator-1'
(PGC1)-α in the muscle cell along with exercise. The circulating irisin increases the
expression of UCP1 mRNA in WAT cells. As a result, WAT cells are converted into BAT cells.
Thus, irisin is involved in termogenesis and energy consumption.
Conflicting results have been reported in studies investigating the relationship between
irisin level and obesity and related complications. Irisin was thought to play a role in the
development of obesity. It has been suggested that it may be an alternative treatment agent
for obesity and glucose tolerance. In some studies, irisin levels were found to be higher in
obese children and adults than in healthy controls, low in some, and not different in others.
There is limited data in the relevant literature about the relationships between childhood
obesity and irisin, as well as between NAFLD and irisin. In our study, we aimed to determine
whether serum irisin levels are related to anthropometric measurements and metabolic and
biochemical parameters in obese children with and without NAFLD.
Sixty obese pubertal patients (31 girls, 29 boys), aged between 11-18 years, admitted to the
pediatric endocrinology outpatient clinic of our hospital wiil be included in the study.
These patients will be divided into two groups with and without NAFLD. Patients with another
disease or any drug use will be not included in the study. The control group consisted of 28
healthy children (14 girls, 14 boys) who will be similar in age and sex to the obese group.
Physical examination will be done in all children. Body weight (BW) and height will be
measured. Body mass index (BMI) values will be compared with BMI curves according to age and
gender. BMI≥95.p will be considered as obese. Subcutaneous fat thickness will be measured
from the triceps and biceps regions by using a caliper. Waist circumference will be measured
in the horizontal plane midway between lowest rib and the iliac crest. Hip circumference will
be measured over the widest area of the hips. Waist-to-hip ratio will be calculated.
After one night fasting, two venous serum samples will be taken for irisin levels and
biochemical analysis. Glucose, total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low density
lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), ALT, AST, GGT
levels, insulin levels will be determined.
Venous serum samples for the irisin levels will be stored at -80°C until the analysis. Serum
irisin levels will be measured.
The homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) will be calculated using the
following formula: fasting insulin level (uIU/ml) x fasting glucose (mg/dl) / 405. A HOMA-IR
value >5.22 in males and >3.82 in females will be considered having IR.
Hepatobiliary ultrasound (US) will performed for NAFLD
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