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ArticleWorld journal of gastroenterology2014

Therapeutic effects of globular adiponectin in diabetic rats with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Hong Ma, Fan Cui, Jing-Jing Dong, Guo-Ping You, Xiang-Jiu Yang, Hua-Dong Lu, Yan-Ling Huang

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Article in World journal of gastroenterology, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Hong MaHong Ma, Fan Cui, Xiang-Jiu Yang, Yan-Ling Huang, Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University, Xiamen 361004, Fujian Province, China.
Fan CuiHong Ma, Fan Cui, Xiang-Jiu Yang, Yan-Ling Huang, Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University, Xiamen 361004, Fujian Province, China.
Jing-Jing DongHong Ma, Fan Cui, Xiang-Jiu Yang, Yan-Ling Huang, Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University, Xiamen 361004, Fujian Province, China.
Guo-Ping YouHong Ma, Fan Cui, Xiang-Jiu Yang, Yan-Ling Huang, Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University, Xiamen 361004, Fujian Province, China.
Xiang-Jiu YangHong Ma, Fan Cui, Xiang-Jiu Yang, Yan-Ling Huang, Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University, Xiamen 361004, Fujian Province, China.
Hua-Dong LuHong Ma, Fan Cui, Xiang-Jiu Yang, Yan-Ling Huang, Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University, Xiamen 361004, Fujian Province, China.
Yan-Ling HuangHong Ma, Fan Cui, Xiang-Jiu Yang, Yan-Ling Huang, Department of Endocrinology, Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University, Xiamen 361004, Fujian Province, China.
Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimTo explore the therapeutic role of globular adiponectin (gAd) in high-fat diet/streptozotocin (STZ)-induced type 2 diabetic rats with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

methodsSeven rats were fed a basic diet (normal control group; NC) during the experiment. Experimental rats (14 rats) were given a high-fat diet for 4 wk and were then injected with STZ to induce type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and NAFLD. Half of the T2DM/NAFLD rats were randomly injected intraperitoneally with gAd for 7 d (gAd-treated group), while the other 7 rats (T2DM/NAFLD group) received 0.9% saline. Plasma biochemical parameters and insulin concentrations were measured. Liver histopathology was examined by hematoxylin-eosin staining. Insulin receptor expression in the liver was analyzed by immunohistochemical staining, Western blot and quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis.

resultsCompared to the control group, the T2DM/NAFLD group had increased levels of glucolipid and decreased levels of insulin. Plasma glucose and lipid levels were decreased in the gAd-treated group, while serum insulin levels increased. The expression of insulin receptor in the T2DM/NAFLD group increased compared with the NC group, and gAd downregulated insulin receptor expression in the livers of T2DM/NAFLD rats. Steatosis of the liver was alleviated in the gAd-treated group compared to the T2DM/NAFLD group (NAS 1.39 ± 0.51 vs 1.92 ± 0.51, P < 0.05).

conclusionGlobular adiponectin exerts beneficial effects in T2DM rats with NAFLD by promoting insulin secretion, mediating glucolipid metabolism, regulating insulin receptor expression and alleviating hepatic steatosis.

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AdiponectinAnimalsBiomarkersBlood GlucoseDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diet, High-FatHypoglycemic AgentsInjections, IntraperitonealInsulinLipidsLiverMaleNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseRats, WistarReceptor, InsulinAdiponectinBiomarkersBlood GlucoseHypoglycemic AgentsInsulinLipidsReceptor, InsulinRNA, MessengerStreptozocinAdiponectinInsulin receptorInsulin secretionSteatosis

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PMID25356056
PMCPMC4209559
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