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[Dynamic beta-endorphin determination in hematologic patients].

A B Makeshova, Iu I Mamukova, A A Levina

    Terapevticheskii Arkhiv
    |October 9, 2012
    PubMed
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    Stress significantly elevates beta-endorphin in leukemia patients, especially during chemotherapy. Hypoxia further increases beta-endorphin levels, particularly in white blood cells, during acute adaptation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Endocrinology
    • Physiology

    Background:

    • Beta-endorphin plays a role in stress response.
    • Hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha (HIF-1alpha) is a key regulator of cellular response to hypoxia.
    • Cytokines are crucial in immune and inflammatory responses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To dynamically study beta-endorphin, HIF-1alpha, and cytokines in hematologic patients.
    • To investigate the impact of high altitude and chemotherapy on these markers.

    Main Methods:

    • Enzyme immunoassay was used to measure beta-endorphin, HIF-1alpha, and cytokines (IL-2, IL-6, TNF-alpha).
    • Study included patients with acute leukemia, aplastic anemia, and thrombocytopenic purpura, alongside healthy volunteers.
    • Measurements were taken during a 40-day stay at 3200 m above sea level.

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    Main Results:

    • Beta-endorphin levels were elevated in most acute leukemia patients.
    • Significantly higher beta-endorphin concentrations were observed in white blood cells of acute leukemia patients, increasing further during chemotherapy.
    • A strong positive correlation was found between beta-endorphin and HIF-1alpha, and an inverse correlation with IL-6.
    • Patients with aplastic anemia and thrombocytopenic purpura showed increased serum beta-endorphin at high altitudes.

    Conclusions:

    • Stressors like chemotherapy, pain, anemia, and hypoxia stimulate beta-endorphin production, particularly in white blood cells of acute leukemia patients.
    • Acute adaptation to hypoxic hypoxia leads to the highest elevation of beta-endorphin.
    • These findings highlight the complex interplay between stress, hematologic conditions, and the endocrine-stress response.