Noé Alvarado-Vásquez, Bettina Sommer, María Eva González-Trujano
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Abstract
Objectives: The patient's family history of type 2 diabetes (FH-DM2) has been negatively associated with the functionality of endothelial cells (ECs). Our objectives in this work were to use human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) as a model, to substantiate whether FH-DM2 influences endothelial phenotype and impairs NO and ROS synthesis, cell metabolism, and mitochondrial activity of ECs from individuals with FH-DM2.
Methods: In this study were evaluated the synthesis of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO), mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), mRNA of eNOS, glucose consumption, and lactate synthesis in HUVECs from newborns with FH-DM2. Furthermore, we also evaluated EC complexity and cell size through flow cytometry.
Results: Our results showed significant differences in HUVECs with FH-DM2, regarding their complexity and cell size, in the synthesis of ROS (p<0.01), and NO (p<0.05); they also reflected diminished glucose consumption and slight changes in the lactate levels.
Conclusion: In conclusion, our results showed that HUVECs from children with FH-DM2 have a reduced capability of synthesizing ROS and NO, which might be linked to the metabolism of endothelial cells. These results are relevant since early endothelial dysfunction has been reported in individuals with FH-DM2, and could be used to establish preventive measures to reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis or cardiovascular diseases in healthy individuals, but with this family background.
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Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation (HMBCI) is dedicated to the provision of basic data on molecular aspects of hormones in physiology and pathophysiology. The journal covers the treatment of major diseases, such as endocrine cancers (breast, prostate, endometrium, ovary), renal and lymphoid carcinoma, hypertension, cardiovascular systems, osteoporosis, hormone deficiency in menopause and andropause, obesity, diabetes, brain and related diseases, metabolic syndrome, sexual dysfunction, fetal and pregnancy diseases, as well as the treatment of dysfunctions and deficiencies. HMBCI covers new data on the different steps and factors involved in the mechanism of hormone action. It will equally examine the relation of hormones with the immune system and its environment, as well as new developments in hormone measurements. HMBCI is a blind peer reviewed journal and publishes in English: Original articles, Reviews, Mini Reviews, Short Communications, Case Reports, Letters to the Editor and Opinion papers. Ahead-of-print publishing ensures faster processing of fully proof-read, DOI-citable articles.