Endocrine Abstracts

Menopause is a physiological condition associated with an important change in the hormonal status, an adverse lipid profile and cardiovascular risk. Apolipoproteins are proteins that bind to lipids to transport them. Apolipoprotein intestine synthesis is regulated principally by the fat content of the diet, while in the liver by dietary composition, hormones, alcohol intake and lipid lowering drugs. Are they changed due to aging? Do they interfere in the hormonal changes?<...

Introduction: The prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents has dramatically increased over the last 20–30 years.Childhood overweight is associated with higher risk of obesity into adulthood and a higher incidence of metabolic consequences.Objectives: To identify the prevalence of metabolic complications in obese children and adolescents.Methods: One thirty-two obese children and adolescents (age...

Osteoporosis is a polygenic disease. The intensive search for genetic markers has led to the identification of several genetic polymorphisms, associated with the decrease of bone tissue and therefore a higher risk of osteoporosis.The study aimed to evaluate estrogen receptor alpha (ESR1) and vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms in postmenopausal women with or without osteoporosis and their correlations with bone markers and adipocytokines.<p class=...