OBJECTIVES: Inflammatory molecules play a role in the development of atherosclerosis, which is the primary origin of cardiovascular disorders. However, to the best of our knowledge, no study has attempted to investigate the relationship between these circulating molecules and the prediction of cardiovascular risk. The present study aimed to investigate the relationships of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1, intercellular adhesion molecule-1, E-selectin and matrix metalloproteinase 9 serum concentrations with the extent of coronary lesions. METHODS: Seventy-four individuals who were undergoing coronary angiography for the first time for diagnostic purposes were enrolled in this study. The extent of the coronary lesion was assessed using the Friesinger Index, and subjects were classified into four groups: no lesions, minor lesions, intermediate lesions and major lesions. Serum biochemical parameters and serum concentrations of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1, intercellular adhesion molecule-1, E-selectin and matrix metalloproteinase 9 were analyzed. RESULTS: The vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 concentration was higher than 876 ng/mL in individuals with intermediate and major lesions (p<0.001 and p=0.020, respectively). Moreover, logistic regression analysis showed that these patients had an increased risk of having an intermediate lesion (p=0.007). Interestingly, all individuals with major lesions had vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 concentrations higher than 876 ng/mL. No association was found between the concentrations of the other proteins and the Friesinger Index. CONCLUSIONS: Serum vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 may be associated with the extent of coronary lesions. Moreover, it may represent an alternative to improve the cardiovascular risk classification in patients without acute coronary syndrome.

ABSTRACT Chronic kidney disease (CKD) increases cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk development. However, the mechanisms of reduced kidney function with CVD risk are unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association between kidney function and Framingham risk score (FRS) in participants with traditional cardiovascular risk factors and normal estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) > 60 mL/min/1.73 m² in an admixed population of Brazil. The participants were divided into three groups according to FRS: low risk group with 0% to <10%, moderate risk group with ≥10% to 20% and high risk group with >20%. The eGFR was calculated using Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI). Data from participants were collected by questionnaire, and blood and urine samples were collected to analyze biochemical markers. A total of 214 subjects aged 53±10 years old was collected. There were 77 individuals in low risk group, 59 in moderate risk group and 78 in high-risk group. Mean eGFRCKD-EPI was 89.39±15.05 mL/min/1.73 m² and 90.74±16.17 mL/min/1.73 m2 when race adjustment. The results indicated that there is an increasing the cardiovascular risk with a decreased of eGFR, conforming to a significant inverse correlation observed between eGFR and FRS with Spearman correlation (R²=-0.256, p<0.001; R²=-0.224, p=0.001, when adjusted for race). There was a statistically significant difference in eGFRCKD-EPI (p<0.001) and eGFRCKD-EPI with race adjustment (p=0.002) among risk groups. The data suggests that the reduction eGFR is associated with elevated FRS among Brazilian adults without CKD. Furthermore, the results suggest that race adjustment it’s not necessary in Brazilian population.

OBJETIVO: Verificar se as concentrações de glicose e insulina em jejum são reguladas pela aptidão cardiorrespiratória (VO2máx), independentemente dos efeitos genéticos. MÉTODOS: Dados de 38 pares de gêmeos monozigóticos (11 a 18 anos) foram analisados transversalmente. Os participantes foram submetidos a um teste de esforço máximo com ergoespirometria aberta (MedGraphics VO2000® - Medical Graphics Corp., St. Paul, MN) e à coleta de sangue para estimar a concentração de glicose e insulina em jejum. A zigosidade foi determinada por intermédio da investigação de concordância dos gêmeos em relação a 15 marcadores genéticos polimórficos. Nove pares demonstraram diferença média intrapar para o consumo máximo de oxigênio ≥10mL.kg-1.min-1 e foram divididos em dois grupos, de alta e baixa aptidão. Os grupos foram comparados a partir do teste pareado de Wilcoxon, tendo em vista a assimetria dos dados. RESULTADOS: Em média, os gêmeos do grupo de alta aptidão apresentaram consumo máximo de oxigênio 17% superior (13,5±3,7mL.kg-1.min-1) a seus irmãos menos aptos. Não houve diferença entre os grupos para as concentrações de insulina (36,5±34,6 versus 25,3±13,7mg/dL; p<0,813), porém, os gêmeos mais aptos demonstraram menor concentração de glicose do que seus contrapares menos aptos (82,9±7,3 versus 86,7±7,6mg/dL; p<0,010). CONCLUSÕES: Neste estudo, caracterizado como caso-controle (gêmeos monozigóticos discordantes), o irmão com menor aptidão cardiorrespiratória apresentou maior concentração de glicose em jejum, sugerindo que a baixa aptidão cardiorrespiratória está associada a distúrbios no metabolismo de glicose.

OBJECTIVE: To determine if glucose and insulin concentrations are regulated by cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max) regardless of their genetic effects. METHODS: This cross-sectional study enrolled 38 pairs of young monozygotic twins (11 to 18 years-old). All subjects underwent a progressive maximal exercise test on a treadmill to determine the VO2max with gas exchange analysis (MedGraphics VO2000® - Medical Graphics Corp., St. Paul, MN). Blood samples were drawn after fasting to determine glucose and insulin levels. Monozygosity was confirmed by genotyping 15 informative genetic markers. Nine pairs had at least 10mL.kg-1.min-1 difference in VO2max and were divided into the more and less active group, according to their VO2max. Mean differences between more and less active groups were evaluated by Wilcoxon's test for paired data. RESULTS: On average, twins from the more active group presented a 17% (13.5±3.7mL.kg-1.min-1) higher VO2max compared to their less active siblings. No significant differences were observed between the groups for fasting insulin (36.5±34.6 versus 25.3±13.7mg/dL; p<0.813). However, the more active twins had lower fasting glucose than the less active ones (82.9±7.3 versus 86.7±7.6mg/dL; p<0.010). CONCLUSIONS: In this case-control study (discordant monozygotic twins), the less active co-twins were characterized by higher fasting plasma glucose levels. This implies that poor cardiorespiratory fitness can be associated with defective glucose metabolism regardless of genetic factors.

OBJETIVO: Verificar si las concentraciones de glucosa e insulina en ayuno son reguladas por la aptitud cardiorrespiratoria (VO2máx), independiente de los efectos genéticos. MÉTODOS: Datos de 38 pares de gemelos monocigóticos (11 a 18 años) fueron analizados transversalmente. Los participantes fueron sometidos a una prueba de esfuerzo máximo con ergoespirometría abierta (MedGraphics VO2000® Medical Graphics Corp., St. Paul, MN) y a la recolección de sangre para estimar la concentración de glucosa e insulina en ayuno. La cigosidad fue determinada por medio de la investigación de concordancia de los gemelos respecto a 15 marcadores genéticos polimórficos. Nueve pares demostraron diferencia mediana intrapares para el consumo máximo de oxígeno ≥10mL.kg-1.min-1 y fueron divididos en dos grupos, de alta y baja aptitud. Los grupos fueron comparados a partir de la prueba pareada de Wilcoxon, teniendo en vista la asimetría de los datos. RESULTADOS: En promedio, los gemelos del grupo de alta aptitud presentaron consumo máximo de oxígeno el 17% superior (13,5±3,7mL.kg-1.min-1) a sus hermanos menos aptos. No hubo diferencia entre los grupos para las concentraciones de insulina (36,5±34,6 versus 25,3±13,7mg/dL; p<0,813), pero los gemelos más aptos demostraron menor concentración de glucosa que sus contrapares menos aptos (82,9±7,3 versus 86,7±7,6mg/dL; p<0,010, respectivamente). CONCLUSIONES: En este estudio, caracterizado como caso-control (gemelos monocigóticos discordantes), el hermano con menor aptitud cardiorrespiratoria presentó mayor concentración de glucosa en ayuno, sugiriendo que la baja aptitud cardiorrespiratoria está asociada a disturbios en el metabolismo de glucosa.