Abstract | OBJECTIVE:
TNF alpha inhibitors are usually associated with anthropometric changes over the time, however whether and how the visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is involved in this phenomenon, still remains unclear. Aim of the study is to evaluate if the increases in trunk fat percentage (TF%) and VAT are directly involved in anthropometric changes occurring during treatment, and whether and how a calorie restricted diet could prevent these changes. MATERIAL AND METHODS: RESULTS:
TNF-alpha inhibitors do not influence the VAT expression. The combined treatment is associated with a significant decrease in body weight (kg) (p < .0001), BMI (p = .0001), WC (cm) (p < .0001), TF% (p < .0001), VAT (p < .0001), serum levels of triglycerides (mg/dL) (p = .0018) and total cholesterol (mg/dL) (p = .0005). CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | A Campanati, E Molinelli, G Ganzetti, K Giuliodori, I Minetti, M Taus, M Catani, E Martina, L Conocchiari, A Offidani |
Journal | The Journal of dermatological treatment
(J Dermatolog Treat)
Vol. 28
Issue 3
Pg. 206-212
(May 2017)
ISSN: 1471-1753 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 27552000
(Publication Type: Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Triglycerides
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
- Cholesterol
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Body Mass Index
- Body Weight
- Cholesterol
(blood)
- Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted
- Female
- Humans
- Intra-Abdominal Fat
(metabolism)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Obesity
- Prospective Studies
- Psoriasis
(drug therapy, pathology)
- Triglycerides
(blood)
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
(antagonists & inhibitors, metabolism)
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