Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) plays a key role in tubulointerstitial fibrosis, which is a hallmark of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Our previous studies have shown that CRTC2 can regulate glucose metabolism and lipid metabolism at the same time. However, it is still unclear whether CRTC2 participates in the EMT process of DKD.Methods: We used protein-protein network (PPI) analysis to determine differentially expressed genes in DKD ...

Aim: Our previous studies indicated the potential antidiabetic actions of the amphibian host-defence peptide, tigerinin-1. Tigerinin-1R was conjugated with gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) as part of strategies for further development of its therapeutic effects. This study characterises the insulin-releasing and cytotoxic properties of the resulting hybrid peptide.Method: Pure G-TGN was commercially synthesized G-TGN. Insulin releasing effects were a...

Introduction: Lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) via lifestyle change or pharmacologic therapy can reduce the cardiovascular risk (CV) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, the response to lipid-lowering interventions is not uniform and a significant proportion of T2D patients do not reach the recommended LDL-C target. Elucidating the factors associated with lipid goal attainment represents an unmet clinical need.Material and...

Introduction: Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS) is an acute complication of diabetes which requires prompt recognition to prevent morbidity and death. Owing to its low prevalence, clinicians report a lack of confidence in management, which may result in delayed diagnosis and worsened outcomes. The limited literature on HHS management means most guidelines are based solely on expert opinion, resulting in significant discrepancies between care in centres.<p class="abst...

Background: With increasing ethnic diversity in the Western World, it is important to establish the safety of religious practices such as fasting during Ramadan. There is limited information about severity and outcome of diabetes-related ketoacidosis (DKA) during Ramadan outside Middle East.Objective: We studied differences in severity, DKA-related complications and outcomes of DKA before (Shaban), during (Ramadan) and after Ramadan (Shawwal).<p clas...