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Targeting inflammation in metabolic syndrome

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Welty, Francine K., Alfaddagh, Abdulhamied, Elajami, Tarec K.·2016·Translational Research

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The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is comprised of a cluster of closely related risk factors, including visceral adiposity, insulin resistance, hypertension, high triglyceride, and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; all of which increase the risk for the development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A chronic state of inflammation appears to be a central mechanism underlying the pathophysiology of insulin resistance and MetS. In this review, we summarize recent research which has provided insight into the mechanisms by which inflammation underlies the pathophysiology of the individual components of MetS including visceral adiposity, hyperglycemia and insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. On the basis of these mechanisms, we summarize therapeutic modalities to target inflammation in the MetS and its individual components. Current therapeutic modalities can modulate the individual components of MetS and have a direct anti-inflammatory effect. Lifestyle modifications including exercise, weight loss, and diets high in fruits, vegetables, fiber, whole grains, and low-fat dairy and low in saturated fat and glucose are recommended as a first line therapy. The Mediterranean and dietary approaches to stop hypertension diets are especially beneficial and have been shown to prevent development of MetS. Moreover, the Mediterranean diet has been associated with reductions in total and cardiovascular mortality. Omega-3 fatty acids and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α agonists lower high levels of triglyceride; their role in targeting inflammation is reviewed. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, and aldosterone blockers comprise pharmacologic therapies for hypertension but also target other aspects of MetS including inflammation. Statin drugs target many of the underlying inflammatory pathways involved in MetS.

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  • ACE-I/ARBs are capable of reducing neuroinflammation.

    “However, these agents are also capable of reducing neuroinflammation (Benicky et al, 2011;Welty et al, 2015)”

    From Inflammation in Fear- and Anxiety-Based Disorders: PTSD, GAD, and Beyond (2017) · cites this paper as Welty et al, 2015

    The Hypertension section on ACE inhibitors and ARBs says these agents inhibit inflammatory cytokine formation and describes anti-inflammatory effects involving T cells and monocytes (page not provided). It does not establish that they reduce neuroinflammation specifically. (LLM, conf=0.85)

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  • Omega-3 fatty acids decrease proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha and inhibit activation of IKK and NF-kB.

    “Additionally, Ω3FAs' are precursors to the synthesis of specialized mediators capable of combating inflammation and have been demonstrated to decrease proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukine-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α and inhibit the activation of the ikappaB kinase and nuclear factor-κB, as well as several other transcription factors that inhibit reactive oxygen species [32,33].”

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Authors
Welty, F. K., Alfaddagh, A., & Elajami, T. K.
Affiliations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Welty, Francine K.
Venue
Translational Research
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2016-01
Volume
167
Issue
1
Pages
257-280
ISSN
  • 1878-1810 (ISSN-L)
  • 1931-5244
OpenAlex
W748217515
Cited by
287
References
262
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.73
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Translational research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institutes of Health (DE018184)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
Keywords
metabolic syndrome, inflammation, insulin resistance, visceral fat, hypertension, dyslipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, anti-inflammatory therapy, Mediterranean diet, DASH diet, omega-3 fatty acids, PPARα agonist, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, statins, lifestyle modification
MeSH terms
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Humans, Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, Risk Factors, Metabolic Syndrome, Adiposity

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