Circulating neuregulin 4 levels are inversely associated with subclinical cardiovascular disease in obese adults.

ABSTRACT: Neuregulin 4 (Nrg4) has been identified as a new secreted adipokine that may protect against development of obesity and metabolic disorders. However, information is not available regarding the association between circulating Nrg4 and subclinical atherosclerosis in humans. We measured serum Nrg4 in 485 obese adult subjects (aged 40 years or older) who had the measurement of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) recruited from the community. Individuals with increased CIMT and carotid plaque had lower levels of circulating Nrg4 than controls (p < 0.05). The risks of increased CIMT and atherosclerotic plaque were significantly decreased by 28% and 31% [OR (95% CI): 0.72 (0.53-0.98) and 0.69 (0.50-0.96), respectively], adjusting for age, sex, current smoking, alcohol consumption, physical acti

SUBMITTER: Jiang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5098181 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature