Osteopontin and osteoprotegerin levels in type 2 diabetes and their association with cardiovascular autonomic function

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• 作者：Raelene E. Maser^a ; ^b ; ^{rmaser@udel.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author} ; M. James Lenhard^b ; ^c ; Ryan T. Pohlig^d ; P. Babu Balagopal^e
• 关键词：Osteopontin ; Osteoprotegerin ; Type 2 diabetes mellitus ; Cardiovascular autonomic nerve function ; Parasympathetic nerve function
• 刊名：Journal of Diabetes and its Complications
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：April 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：30
• 期：3
• 页码：507-510
• 全文大小：284 K

文摘

Osteopontin (OPN) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) are bone metabolism biomarkers potentially associated with nerve function. We evaluated the association of cardiovascular autonomic nerve function, OPN, and OPG in 50 individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods

RR-variation during deep breathing (i.e., mean circular resultant (MCR) and expiration/inspiration (E/I) ratio) was used to assess parasympathetic nerve function. Participants’ demographics, HbA1c, 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), BMI, HOMA-IR, calcium, parathyroid hormone, creatinine, OPN, and OPG were determined.

Results

Using stepwise multiple linear regression analysis with MCR or E/I ratio as the dependent variable, OPN was independently associated with reduced autonomic function. A previous report showed a significant association of cardiovascular autonomic function with age, 25(OH)D insufficiency, and the interaction of age × 25(OH)D insufficiency. Here we report a novel association for OPN and its interaction with age indicating that for those who are younger, elevated OPN levels are related to a greater loss of autonomic function (MCR model R² = 0.598, p < 0.001; E/I model R² = 0.594, p < 0.001).

Conclusion

Our results suggest that OPN is associated with reduced parasympathetic function, particularly in younger individuals with T2DM. Further studies are needed to determine if OPN is neuroprotective, involved in the pathogenesis of autonomic dysfunction, or a bystander.