Research Article Details
| Article ID: | A53047 |
| PMID: | 16516330 |
| Source: | J Hepatol |
| Title: | Gallbladder disease is associated with insulin resistance in a high risk Hispanic population. |
| Abstract: | BACKGROUND/AIMS: We tested whether cholesterol gallstone disease (GS) is associated to insulin resistance and serum C-reactive protein (CRP) in a high risk population. METHODS: This was a nested case-control study on 881 Chilean subjects that included clinical examination, abdominal ultrasound and blood chemistries. Insulin resistance was determined by the homeostasis model assessment index (IR-HOMA). RESULTS: Compared to controls (n = 582), age and sex adjusted median IR-(HOMA) was significantly elevated in subjects with GS (n = 299) (P < 0.001). Risks of GS in subjects with insulin resistance and different body mass index (BMI) were: BMI < 25, 2.2 (1.1-4.7); BMI 25-30, 1.5 (0.9-2.5) and BMI > 30, 1.7 (1.0-2.9). Risk of GS in subjects with metabolic syndrome was 1.7 (CI, 1.2-2.5) and with fatty liver, 1.5 (1.1-2.2). Risk of GS in subjects with CRP > 1 mg/dL was 1.0 (0.7-1.7). CONCLUSIONS: GS is associated to insulin resistance, fatty liver and to metabolic syndrome, but not to serum CRP in a high risk Hispanic population. Insulin resistance could have a major role in the pathogenesis of GS favoring the production of cholesterol supersaturated bile and altering gallbladder function. |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jhep.2006.01.026 |
| Strategy ID | Therapy Strategy | Synonyms | Therapy Targets | Therapy Drugs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S01 | Improve insulin resistance | insulin sensitizer; insulin resistance; glucose tolerance | Biguanide: increases 5-AMP activated protein kinase signaling; SGLT-2 inhibitor; Thiazalidinedione: selective PPAR-γ agonists; GLP-1 agonist | Metformin; Empagliflozin; Canagliflozin; Rosiglitazone; Pioglitazone; Liraglutide | Details |
| Target ID | Target Name | GENE | Action | Class | UniProtKB ID | Entry Name |
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| Diseases ID | DO ID | Disease Name | Definition | Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I05 | 9352 | Type 2 diabetes mellitus | A diabetes that is characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. A diabetes mellitus that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes_mellitus_type_2 | disease of metabolism/inherited metabolic disorder/ carbohydrate metabolic disorder/glucose metabolism disease/diabetes/ diabetes mellitus | Details |