Endocrine Abstracts

Iron also plays an important role in many physiological processes, including redox balance, inflammation, and metabolism. It is reported perturbation of iron (Fe) homeostasis has also been associated with metabolic diseases. Iron reduction, with iron chelator, has preventive effects in cardiovascular remodeling and obesity. On the other hand, deferoxamine (DFO) increases hypoxia and collagen production in the kidney. Thus, the effects of DFO on metabolic disease remains contro...

Aim/hypotheses: Ectopic lipid accumulation in the heart contributes to the abnormal function of the heart and to the death of cardiomyocytes. Saturated FFA is one of the most important causes of death in cardiomyocytes. Although empagliflozin has been reported to be beneficial for people with diabetic complications and/or CVD, it has not been confirmed as to how it affects cardiomyocytes death by FFA. This study was designed to evaluate the protective effects of SGLT2 inhibito...