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  1. Article: Reducing Metabolic Syndrome through a Group Educational Intervention Program in Adults with Obesity: IGOBE Program

    Tejera, Cristina / Porca, Cristina / Rodriguez-Carnero, Gemma / Andújar, Paula / Casanueva, Felipe F. / Bellido, Diego / Crujeiras, Ana B.

    Nutrients. 2022 Mar. 03, v. 14, no. 5

    2022  

    Abstract: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cancer. Despite the higher prevalence of MetS in obese adults, little is known about the effectiveness of intensive and group interventions in improving ...

    Abstract Metabolic syndrome (MetS) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cancer. Despite the higher prevalence of MetS in obese adults, little is known about the effectiveness of intensive and group interventions in improving MetS prevalence. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an intensive lifestyle program in reducing the prevalence of MetS in adults with obesity. Patients with obesity (n = 456, 48.8 ± 12.8 years, 18.5% male) were randomized in two groups as indicated in a prospective interventional real-life study: a control group (CG), in which patients received usual care, and an interventional group (IG), in which the patients participate in a healthy lifestyle habits program in six weekly sessions, IGOBE program. Anthropometric, body composition, medications, and MetS features data were analyzed in both groups at the pre-intervention and post-intervention stages using a completer’s analysis. At 12 months of follow-up, the IG showed a relative reduction of 13.4% in the prevalence of MetS from baseline, while the CG showed a reduction of 2.1% (p < 0.001). A significant reduction was also observed in four of five MetS features. In this trial, implementation of the IGOBE program resulted in a significant reduction in MetS prevalence and better control of MetS features compared with the standard of care.
    Keywords body composition ; cardiovascular diseases ; lifestyle ; males ; metabolic syndrome ; noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ; obesity ; risk
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0303
    Publishing place Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu14051066
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  2. Article ; Online: Gender Dimorphism in Hepatic Carcinogenesis-Related Gene Expression Associated with Obesity as a Low-Grade Chronic Inflammatory Disease.

    Izquierdo, Andrea G / Carreira, Marcos C / Rodriguez-Carnero, Gemma / Perez-Lois, Raquel / Seoane, Luisa M / Casanueva, Felipe F / Crujeiras, Ana B

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2022  Volume 23, Issue 23

    Abstract: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) show clear evidence of sexual dimorphism, with a significantly higher incidence in males. Among the determining factors that could explain this sex-based difference, the ... ...

    Abstract Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) show clear evidence of sexual dimorphism, with a significantly higher incidence in males. Among the determining factors that could explain this sex-based difference, the specific distribution of fat by sex has been suggested as a primary candidate, since obesity is a relevant risk factor. In this context, obesity, considered a low-grade chronic inflammatory pathology and responsible for the promotion of liver disease, could lead to sexual dimorphism in the expression profile of genes related to tumor development. When we compared the expression levels of genes associated with the early stages of carcinogenesis in the liver between male and female diet-induced obesity (DIO) rats, we observed that the expression pattern was similar in obese male and female animals. Interestingly, the
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms232315002
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  3. Article ; Online: Reducing Metabolic Syndrome through a Group Educational Intervention Program in Adults with Obesity: IGOBE Program.

    Tejera, Cristina / Porca, Cristina / Rodriguez-Carnero, Gemma / Andújar, Paula / Casanueva, Felipe F / Bellido, Diego / Crujeiras, Ana B

    Nutrients

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 5

    Abstract: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cancer. Despite the higher prevalence of MetS in obese adults, little is known about the effectiveness of intensive and group interventions in improving ...

    Abstract Metabolic syndrome (MetS) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cancer. Despite the higher prevalence of MetS in obese adults, little is known about the effectiveness of intensive and group interventions in improving MetS prevalence. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an intensive lifestyle program in reducing the prevalence of MetS in adults with obesity. Patients with obesity (n = 456, 48.8 ± 12.8 years, 18.5% male) were randomized in two groups as indicated in a prospective interventional real-life study: a control group (CG), in which patients received usual care, and an interventional group (IG), in which the patients participate in a healthy lifestyle habits program in six weekly sessions, IGOBE program. Anthropometric, body composition, medications, and MetS features data were analyzed in both groups at the pre-intervention and post-intervention stages using a completer’s analysis. At 12 months of follow-up, the IG showed a relative reduction of 13.4% in the prevalence of MetS from baseline, while the CG showed a reduction of 2.1% (p < 0.001). A significant reduction was also observed in four of five MetS features. In this trial, implementation of the IGOBE program resulted in a significant reduction in MetS prevalence and better control of MetS features compared with the standard of care.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Behavior Therapy ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Metabolic Syndrome/epidemiology ; Metabolic Syndrome/prevention & control ; Obesity/complications ; Obesity/epidemiology ; Obesity/therapy ; Prospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-03
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu14051066
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  4. Article ; Online: Semaglutide modulates prothrombotic and atherosclerotic mechanisms, associated with epicardial fat, neutrophils and endothelial cells network.

    García-Vega, David / Sánchez-López, David / Rodríguez-Carnero, Gemma / Villar-Taibo, Rocío / Viñuela, Juan E / Lestegás-Soto, Adán / Seoane-Blanco, Ana / Moure-González, María / Bravo, Susana B / Fernández, Ángel L / González-Juanatey, José R / Eiras, Sonia

    Cardiovascular diabetology

    2024  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 1

    Abstract: Background: Obesity has increased in recent years with consequences on diabetes and other comorbidities. Thus, 1 out of 3 diabetic patients suffers cardiovascular disease (CVD). The network among glucose, immune system, endothelium and epicardial fat ... ...

    Abstract Background: Obesity has increased in recent years with consequences on diabetes and other comorbidities. Thus, 1 out of 3 diabetic patients suffers cardiovascular disease (CVD). The network among glucose, immune system, endothelium and epicardial fat has an important role on pro-inflammatory and thrombotic mechanisms of atherogenesis. Since semaglutide, long-acting glucagon like peptide 1- receptor agonist (GLP-1-RA), a glucose-lowering drug, reduces body weight, we aimed to study its effects on human epicardial fat (EAT), aortic endothelial cells and neutrophils as atherogenesis involved-cardiovascular cells.
    Methods: EAT and subcutaneous fat (SAT) were collected from patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Differential glucose consumption and protein cargo of fat-released exosomes, after semaglutide or/and insulin treatment were analyzed by enzymatic and TripleTOF, respectively. Human neutrophils phenotype and their adhesion to aortic endothelial cells (HAEC) or angiogenesis were analyzed by flow cytometry and functional fluorescence analysis. Immune cells and plasma protein markers were determined by flow cytometry and Luminex-multiplex on patients before and after 6 months treatment with semaglutide.
    Results: GLP-1 receptor was expressed on fat and neutrophils. Differential exosomes-protein cargo was identified on EAT explants after semaglutide treatment. This drug increased secretion of gelsolin, antithrombotic protein, by EAT, modulated CD11b on neutrophils, its migration and endothelial adhesion, induced by adiposity protein, FABP4, or a chemoattractant. Monocytes and neutrophils phenotype and plasma adiposity, stretch, mesothelial, fibrotic, and inflammatory markers on patients underwent semaglutide treatment for 6 months showed a 20% reduction with statistical significance on FABP4 levels and an 80% increase of neutrophils-CD88.
    Conclusion: Semaglutide increases endocrine activity of epicardial fat with antithrombotic properties. Moreover, this drug modulates the pro-inflammatory and atherogenic profile induced by the adiposity marker, FABP4, which is also reduced in patients after semaglutide treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Endothelial Cells/metabolism ; Epicardial Adipose Tissue ; Neutrophils ; Fibrinolytic Agents/therapeutic use ; Atherosclerosis/metabolism ; Glucagon-Like Peptides/pharmacology ; Glucagon-Like Peptides/therapeutic use ; Obesity/metabolism ; Glucose/metabolism ; Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor/metabolism ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy ; Hypoglycemic Agents/pharmacology ; Hypoglycemic Agents/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances semaglutide (53AXN4NNHX) ; Fibrinolytic Agents ; Glucagon-Like Peptides (62340-29-8) ; Glucose (IY9XDZ35W2) ; Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor ; Hypoglycemic Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2093769-6
    ISSN 1475-2840 ; 1475-2840
    ISSN (online) 1475-2840
    ISSN 1475-2840
    DOI 10.1186/s12933-023-02096-9
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  5. Article: Effectiveness to promote weight loss maintenance and healthy lifestyle habits of a group educational intervention program in adults with obesity: IGOBE program.

    Porca, Cristina / Rodriguez-Carnero, Gemma / Tejera, Cristina / Andujar, Paula / Casanueva, Felipe F / Crujeiras, Ana B / Bellido, Diego

    Obesity research & clinical practice

    2021  Volume 15, Issue 6, Page(s) 570–578

    Abstract: Background: To achieve sustainable weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes is a huge challenge in the fight against obesity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness to promote weight loss maintenance and healthy lifestyle habits ... ...

    Abstract Background: To achieve sustainable weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes is a huge challenge in the fight against obesity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness to promote weight loss maintenance and healthy lifestyle habits of a group educational intervention program, Group Intervention in OBEsity (IGOBE), compared with a usual care therapy to lose weight.
    Methods: Patients with obesity (n = 437; 18.5% men, 18-77 years and 40.4 ± 6.7 kg/m
    Results: At 12 months of following IGOBE program, the IG achieved greater weight loss (-7.1% of the initial weight) than the CG, which exhibited a weight gain (3.0% of the initial weight). The body weight change induced in the IG was accompanied by a reduction in fat mass, particularly visceral fat and waist circumference. Relevantly, the IG adhered to a healthy dietary pattern and changed its eating habits, which correlated with the improvement in body weight.
    Conclusions: Intensive educational group treatment that induces a change of eating habits and adherence to healthy dietary pattern is more effective in a long-term to counteract obesity traits than a standard treatment performed individually. The IGOBE program could be a cost-effective practice in the clinical management of obesity.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Exercise ; Female ; Habits ; Healthy Lifestyle ; Humans ; Life Style ; Male ; Obesity/therapy ; Prospective Studies ; Weight Loss
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-04
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2274031-4
    ISSN 1878-0318 ; 1871-403X
    ISSN (online) 1878-0318
    ISSN 1871-403X
    DOI 10.1016/j.orcp.2021.10.003
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  6. Article: Relevance of nutritional assessment and treatment to counteract cardiac cachexia and sarcopenia in chronic heart failure

    Fernández-Pombo, Antía / Rodríguez-Carnero, Gemma / Castro, Ana I. / Cantón-Blanco, Ana / Seoane, Luisa M. / Casanueva, Felipe F. / Crujeiras, Ana B. / Martínez-Olmos, Miguel A.

    Clinical nutrition. 2021 Sept., v. 40, no. 9

    2021  

    Abstract: Chronic heart failure (CHF) is frequently associated with the involuntary loss of body weight and muscle wasting, which can determine the course of the disease and its prognosis. While there is no gold standard malnutrition screening tool for their ... ...

    Abstract Chronic heart failure (CHF) is frequently associated with the involuntary loss of body weight and muscle wasting, which can determine the course of the disease and its prognosis. While there is no gold standard malnutrition screening tool for their detection in the CHF population, several bioelectrical and imaging methods have been used to assess body composition in these patients (such as Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry and muscle ultrasound, among other techniques). In addition, numerous nutritional biomarkers have been found to be useful in the determination of the nutritional status. Nutritional considerations include the slow and progressive supply of nutrients, avoiding high volumes, which could ultimately lead to refeeding syndrome and worsen the clinical picture. If oral feeding is insufficient, hypercaloric and hyperproteic supplementation should be considered. β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid administration prove to be beneficial in certain patients with CHF, and several interventional studies with micronutrient supplementation have also described their possible role in these subjects. Taking into account that CHF is sometimes associated with gastrointestinal dysfunction, parenteral nutritional support may be required in selected cases. In addition, potential therapeutic options regarding nutritional state and muscle wasting have also been tested in clinical studies. This review summarises the scientific evidence that demonstrates the necessity to carry out a careful nutritional evaluation and nutritional treatment to prevent or improve cardiac cachexia and sarcopenia in CHF, as well as improve its course.
    Keywords biomarkers ; body composition ; cachexia ; clinical nutrition ; dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry ; gastrointestinal system ; heart failure ; malnutrition ; muscles ; nutrition assessment ; nutritional status ; nutritional support ; omega-3 fatty acids ; prognosis ; sarcopenia ; ultrasonics
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-09
    Size p. 5141-5155.
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 604812-2
    ISSN 1532-1983 ; 0261-5614
    ISSN (online) 1532-1983
    ISSN 0261-5614
    DOI 10.1016/j.clnu.2021.07.027
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  7. Article: Genetic Variants in Folate and Cobalamin Metabolism-Related Genes in Pregnant Women of a Homogeneous Spanish Population: The Need for Revisiting the Current Vitamin Supplementation Strategies

    Rodriguez-Carnero, Gemma / Lorenzo, Paula M. / Canton-Blanco, Ana / Mendizabal, Leire / Arregi, Maddi / Zulueta, Mirella / Simon, Laureano / Macia-Cortiñas, Manuel / Casanueva, Felipe F. / Crujeiras, Ana B.

    Nutrients. 2022 June 29, v. 14, no. 13

    2022  

    Abstract: Polymorphisms of genes involved in the metabolism and transport of folate and cobalamin could play relevant roles in pregnancy outcomes. This study assessed the prevalence of genetic polymorphisms of folate and cobalamin metabolism-related genes such as ... ...

    Abstract Polymorphisms of genes involved in the metabolism and transport of folate and cobalamin could play relevant roles in pregnancy outcomes. This study assessed the prevalence of genetic polymorphisms of folate and cobalamin metabolism-related genes such as MTHFR, MTR, CUBN, and SLC19A1 in pregnant women of a homogeneous Spanish population according to conception, pregnancy, delivery, and newborns complications. This study was conducted on 149 nulliparous women with singleton pregnancies. Sociodemographic and obstetrics variables were recorded, and all patients were genotyped in the MTHFR, MTR, CUBN, and SLC10A1 polymorphisms. The distribution of genotypes detected in this cohort was similar to the population distribution reported in Europe, highlighting that more than 50% of women were carriers of risk alleles of the studied genes. In women with the MTHFR risk allele, there was a statistically significant higher frequency of assisted fertilisation and a higher frequency of preeclampsia and preterm birth. Moreover, CUBN (rs1801222) polymorphism carriers showed a statistically significantly lower frequency of complications during delivery. In conclusion, the prevalence of genetic variants related to folic acid and vitamin B12 metabolic genes in pregnant women is related to mother and neonatal outcomes. Knowing the prevalence of these polymorphisms may lead to a personalised prescription of vitamin intake.
    Keywords alleles ; conception ; folic acid ; genotyping ; metabolism ; nutrient intake ; population distribution ; pre-eclampsia ; premature birth ; risk ; vitamin B12 ; vitamin supplements ; Europe
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0629
    Publishing place Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu14132702
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  8. Article: Should we suspect primary aldosteronism in patients with hypokalaemic rhabdomyolysis? A systematic review.

    Díaz-López, Everardo Josué / Villar-Taibo, Rocio / Rodriguez-Carnero, Gemma / Fernandez-Pombo, Antia / Garcia-Peino, Roberto / Blanco-Freire, Manuel Narciso / Pena-Dubra, Alberto / Prado-Moraña, Teresa / Fernández-Xove, Irea- / Pérez-Béliz, Edurne / Cameselle-Teijeiro, Jose Manuel / Hermida-Ameijeiras, Alvaro / Martinez-Olmos, Miguel Angel

    Frontiers in endocrinology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1257078

    Abstract: Severe hypokalaemia causing rhabdomyolysis (RML) in primary aldosteronism (PA) is a rare entity, and only a few cases have been reported over the last four decades. This systematic review and case report aims to gather all published data regarding a ... ...

    Abstract Severe hypokalaemia causing rhabdomyolysis (RML) in primary aldosteronism (PA) is a rare entity, and only a few cases have been reported over the last four decades. This systematic review and case report aims to gather all published data regarding a hypokalaemic RML as presentation of PA in order to contribute to the early diagnosis of this extremely rare presentation. With the use of PubMed Central, EMBASE, and Google Scholar, a thorough internet-based search of the literature was conducted to identify articles and cases with RML secondary to hypokalaemia due to PA between June 1976 and July 2023. The case study concerns a 68-year-old male patient with hypokalaemic RML at presentation of PA. In the systematic review of the literature, 37 cases of RML secondary to hypokalaemia due to PA have been reported to date. In summary, the median age was 47.5 years, the male/female ratio was 17/21, all patients presented symptoms (weakness and/or myalgia), all the patients were hypertensive, and only four patients had complications with acute kidney injury (AKI). Although PA rarely presents with RML, it should be suspected when marked hypokalaemia and hypertension are also present. Early detection and management are essential to reduce the frequency of manifestations such as AKI.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; Hypokalemia/complications ; Hypokalemia/diagnosis ; Hypertension/complications ; Hypertension/diagnosis ; Rhabdomyolysis/complications ; Rhabdomyolysis/diagnosis ; Acute Kidney Injury/etiology ; Hyperaldosteronism/complications ; Hyperaldosteronism/diagnosis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-22
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Case Reports ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2592084-4
    ISSN 1664-2392
    ISSN 1664-2392
    DOI 10.3389/fendo.2023.1257078
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  9. Article: Susceptibility Genes and Chromosomal Regions Associated With Non-Syndromic Familial Non-Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: Some Pathogenetic and Diagnostic Keys.

    Sánchez-Ares, María / Cameselle-García, Soledad / Abdulkader-Nallib, Ihab / Rodríguez-Carnero, Gemma / Beiras-Sarasquete, Carolina / Puñal-Rodríguez, José Antonio / Cameselle-Teijeiro, José Manuel

    Frontiers in endocrinology

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 829103

    Abstract: Thyroid cancer is the malignant tumor that is increasing most rapidly in the world, mainly at the expense of sporadic papillary thyroid carcinoma. The somatic alterations involved in the pathogenesis of sporadic follicular cell derived tumors are well ... ...

    Abstract Thyroid cancer is the malignant tumor that is increasing most rapidly in the world, mainly at the expense of sporadic papillary thyroid carcinoma. The somatic alterations involved in the pathogenesis of sporadic follicular cell derived tumors are well recognized, while the predisposing alterations implicated in hereditary follicular tumors are less well known. Since the genetic background of syndromic familial non-medullary carcinoma has been well established, here we review the pathogenesis of non-syndromic familial non-medullary carcinoma emphasizing those aspects that may be useful in clinical and pathological diagnosis. Non-syndromic familial non-medullary carcinoma has a complex and heterogeneous genetic basis involving several genes and loci with a monogenic or polygenic inheritance model. Most cases are papillary thyroid carcinoma (classic and follicular variant), usually accompanied by benign thyroid nodules (follicular thyroid adenoma and/or multinodular goiter). The possible diagnostic and prognostic usefulness of the changes in the expression and/or translocation of various proteins secondary to several mutations reported in this setting requires further confirmation. Given that non-syndromic familial non-medullary carcinoma and sporadic non-medullary thyroid carcinoma share the same morphology and somatic mutations, the same targeted therapies could be used at present, if necessary, until more specific targeted treatments become available.
    MeSH term(s) Carcinoma, Medullary/congenital ; Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine ; Humans ; Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a ; Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary/diagnosis ; Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary/genetics ; Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary/pathology ; Thyroid Cancer, Papillary/diagnosis ; Thyroid Cancer, Papillary/genetics ; Thyroid Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Thyroid Neoplasms/genetics ; Thyroid Neoplasms/pathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2592084-4
    ISSN 1664-2392
    ISSN 1664-2392
    DOI 10.3389/fendo.2022.829103
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  10. Article ; Online: Genetic Variants in Folate and Cobalamin Metabolism-Related Genes in Pregnant Women of a Homogeneous Spanish Population: The Need for Revisiting the Current Vitamin Supplementation Strategies.

    Rodriguez-Carnero, Gemma / Lorenzo, Paula M / Canton-Blanco, Ana / Mendizabal, Leire / Arregi, Maddi / Zulueta, Mirella / Simon, Laureano / Macia-Cortiñas, Manuel / Casanueva, Felipe F / Crujeiras, Ana B

    Nutrients

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 13

    Abstract: Polymorphisms of genes involved in the metabolism and transport of folate and cobalamin could play relevant roles in pregnancy outcomes. This study assessed the prevalence of genetic polymorphisms of folate and cobalamin metabolism-related genes such as ... ...

    Abstract Polymorphisms of genes involved in the metabolism and transport of folate and cobalamin could play relevant roles in pregnancy outcomes. This study assessed the prevalence of genetic polymorphisms of folate and cobalamin metabolism-related genes such as MTHFR, MTR, CUBN, and SLC19A1 in pregnant women of a homogeneous Spanish population according to conception, pregnancy, delivery, and newborns complications. This study was conducted on 149 nulliparous women with singleton pregnancies. Sociodemographic and obstetrics variables were recorded, and all patients were genotyped in the MTHFR, MTR, CUBN, and SLC10A1 polymorphisms. The distribution of genotypes detected in this cohort was similar to the population distribution reported in Europe, highlighting that more than 50% of women were carriers of risk alleles of the studied genes. In women with the MTHFR risk allele, there was a statistically significant higher frequency of assisted fertilisation and a higher frequency of preeclampsia and preterm birth. Moreover, CUBN (rs1801222) polymorphism carriers showed a statistically significantly lower frequency of complications during delivery. In conclusion, the prevalence of genetic variants related to folic acid and vitamin B12 metabolic genes in pregnant women is related to mother and neonatal outcomes. Knowing the prevalence of these polymorphisms may lead to a personalised prescription of vitamin intake.
    MeSH term(s) Dietary Supplements ; Female ; Folic Acid ; Genotype ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (NADPH2)/genetics ; Pregnancy ; Pregnant Women ; Premature Birth ; Vitamin B 12 ; Vitamins
    Chemical Substances Vitamins ; Folic Acid (935E97BOY8) ; Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (NADPH2) (EC 1.5.1.20) ; Vitamin B 12 (P6YC3EG204)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2518386-2
    ISSN 2072-6643 ; 2072-6643
    ISSN (online) 2072-6643
    ISSN 2072-6643
    DOI 10.3390/nu14132702
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