| Abstract | Decreased expression or function of UCP3 (uncoupling protein 3) could reduce energy expenditure and increase the storage of energy as fat. Some studies have pointed to a role of UCP3 in the regulation of whole body energy homeostasis, diet induced obesity, and regulation of lipids as metabolic substrates. The C/C genotype of a polymorphism in the UCP3 promoter (-55C-->T) is associated with an increased expression of UCP3 mRNA in muscle. The aim of our study was to investigate the influence of -55CT polymorphism of UCP3 gene on adipocytokines response and weight loss secondary to a hypocaloric diet in obese patients. A population of 107 obese (body mass index >30) nondiabetic outpatients was analyzed in a prospective way. Before and after three months of a hypocaloric diet, an indirect calorimetry, tetrapolar electrical bioimpedance, blood pressure, a serial assessment of nutritional intake with 3-day written food records, and biochemical analysis were performed. The lifestyle modification program consisted of a hypocaloric diet (1520 kcal, 52% of carbohydrates, 25% of lipids and 23% of proteins). The exercise program consisted of aerobic exercise for at least 3 times per week (60 minutes each). The mean age was 49.5+/-34.5 years and the mean BMI 34.5+/-4.8, with 27 males (25.3%) and 80 females (74.7%). Ninety patients (25 males/65 females) (83.6%) had the genotype 55CC (wild group) and 17 patients (2 male/15 females) (16.4%) 55CT (mutant group). The percentage of responders (weight loss) was similar in both groups (wild group: 84.7% vs. mutant group: 81.8%). BMI, weight, fat mass, systolic blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio decreased in the wild group and RMR and VO (2) were increased. In the mutant group, BMI and weight decreased. Leptin and IL-6 levels have a significant decrease in the wild group (9.6%: p<0.05) and (30.5%: p<0.05), respectively. Patients with -55CC genotype have a significant decrease in leptin, interleukin 6, BMI, weight, fat mass, systolic blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio weight, fat mass, and systolic blood pressure. |
| Authors | D A de Luis, R Aller, O Izaola, M G Sagrado, R Conde
(Affiliation: Institute of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Medicine School and Unit of Investigation, Hospital Rio Hortega, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain-RD 056/0013. dadluis at yahoo.es)
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| Journal | Hormone and metabolic research. Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung. Hormones et métabolisme
(Horm Metab Res)
Vol. 40
Issue 3
Pg. 214-8
(Mar 2008)
ISSN: 0018-5043 Germany |
| PMID | 18348082
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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| Chemical References |
- Adipokines
- Cholesterol, LDL
- DNA Primers
- Interleukin-6
- Ion Channels
- Leptin
- Mitochondrial Proteins
- mitochondrial uncoupling protein 3
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| Topics |
- Adipokines
(metabolism)
- Blood Pressure
- Body Mass Index
- Caloric Restriction
- Calorimetry, Indirect
- Cholesterol, LDL
(metabolism)
- DNA Primers
- Diet, Reducing
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Interleukin-6
(metabolism)
- Ion Channels
(genetics)
- Leptin
(metabolism)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mitochondrial Proteins
(genetics)
- Obesity
(complications, genetics)
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Weight Loss
(genetics)
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