Salusins, newly identified regulators of hemodynamics and mitogenesis, increase in polycystic ovarian syndrome

Gynecol Endocrinol. 2013 Jan;29(1):83-6. doi: 10.3109/09513590.2012.706667. Epub 2012 Jul 24.

Abstract

In the current study, we aimed to investigate whether serum salusin α and β levels are different in PCOS subjects. Fifty women with PCOS and 50 healthy, age- and body mass index matched controls were included to the prospective cross-sectional study. All subjects underwent venous blood drawing on the early follicular phase after an overnight fasting. Serum salusin α and β levels were measured with EIA, and ELISA respectively. The relationships between serum salusin levels and anthropometric and metabolic parameters were also assessed. Plasma salusin α and β levels were higher in women with PCOS compared to control group. Serum salusin α level correlated positively with salusin β and fasting serum insulin levels. The serum salusin β levels were correlated positively with HOMA-IR, TG, LDL-C, LH, FSH, and total testosterone levels. Our results indicate that salusins, newly identified regulators of hemodynamics and mitogenesis, are increased within the serum of women with PCOS.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cell Division / physiology*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Female
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Human / blood
  • Hemodynamics / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Insulin Resistance / physiology
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / blood
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / physiology*
  • Lipids / blood
  • Luteinizing Hormone / blood
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome* / blood
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome* / epidemiology
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome* / physiopathology
  • Prospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • Testosterone / blood
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Human
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • Lipids
  • TOR2A protein, human
  • Testosterone
  • Luteinizing Hormone