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Prednisolone treatment in rats increased serum vaspin and glucose levels in a dose-dependent manner. Increased vaspin may be a response to elevated glucose, suggesting its potential role in metabolic disorders.

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  • Endocrinology
  • Metabolic Research

Background:

  • Glucocorticoids like prednisolone can impact metabolic parameters.
  • Vaspin is an adipokine with potential roles in glucose metabolism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dose-dependent effects of prednisolone on serum vaspin levels.
  • To correlate vaspin level changes with BMI and lipogenesis in rats.

Main Methods:

  • Male Wistar rats were divided into four groups (control and three prednisolone doses: 5, 10, 20 mg/kg).
  • Prednisolone was administered orally daily for 30 days.
  • Serum vaspin and glucose levels were measured post-treatment.

Main Results:

  • Prednisolone significantly increased serum vaspin levels in a dose-dependent manner compared to controls.
  • Serum glucose levels also increased dose-dependently in prednisolone-treated rats.
  • A positive correlation between prednisolone dose, vaspin, and glucose levels was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Prednisolone administration elevates serum vaspin and glucose levels dose-dependently.
  • Increased vaspin may be a compensatory response to hyperglycemia.
  • Vaspin shows potential as a diagnostic and therapeutic target for diabetes and metabolic disorders.