Comparative Study of New Biomarkers in Iraqi DM2 with and without Complications
Husam Salman Jasim1, Anwar Farooq Altaie1, Warkaa Touma Saloum1
1Department of Chemistry, Ibn Al-Haitham, University of Baghdad, Baghdad 61023, Iraq.
Background:
Recent research indicates that persistent inflammatory responses may contribute to the rise of diabetic nephropathy (DN) and diabetic cardiovascular disease (DCVD) in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients (DM2). Numerous molecules associated with inflammation and angiogenesis have been implicated in the development and progression of DN and DCVD, respectively.
Methods:
The subjects were separated into five groups: healthy controls (n= 25), type 2 diabetes mellitus patients (n= 30), type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with nephropathy DN (n= 30), and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with cardiovascular disease DCVD (n= 30). The blood levels of irisin, IL-8, HbA1C, urea, and creatinine were determined.
Results:
In current study there was high significant increased irisin levels (p< 0.001) in DN patients than other groups and a high significant decreased IL-8 level in DCVD.
Discussion:
Serum IL-8 and irisin levels may serve as early indicators of DM2 problems (DN, DCVD).
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