Serum Levels of Proinflammatory Biomarkers in Military Recruits with and without Metabolic Syndrome

Al Asmari, Abdulrahman K.; Al Shehri, Hamoud A.; Khan, Haseeb A.; Al Omani, Saud; Kadasah, Saeed G.; Horaib, Ghaleb B.; Al Buraidi, Ahmed; Al Sharif, Abdullah A.; Mohammed, Fayez S.; Abbasmanthiri, Rajamohamed; Osman, Nasreddien M.

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Serum Levels of Proinflammatory Biomarkers in Military Recruits with and without Metabolic Syndrome

Abdulrahman K. Al Asmari,¹Hamoud A. Al Shehri,²Haseeb A. Khan,³Saud Al Omani,⁴Saeed G. Kadasah,⁵Ghaleb B. Horaib,⁶Ahmed Al Buraidi,⁷Abdullah A. Al Sharif,⁸Fayez S. Mohammed,⁹Rajamohamed Abbasmanthiri,¹and Nasreddien M. Osman¹

Academic Editor: Amilia Aminuddin

Received07 Sept 2022

Revised10 Dec 2022

Accepted06 Apr 2023

Published30 Apr 2023

Abstract

Objectives. Inflammatory mediators are associated with many chronic diseases; however, their role in metabolic syndrome (Met-S) is not well documented. We therefore aimed to compare the serum markers of inflammation including C-reactive protein (CRP), myeloperoxidase (MPO), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), and TNF-β in young military recruits with and without Met-S. We hypothesized that any significant change in inflammatory markers between the two groups would indicate the role of inflammation in Met-S that would help in future directions for screening and treatment of Met-S. Design and Methods. A total of 2010 adult men, aged 18-30 years, were divided into two groups: with Met-S () and without Met-S (), according to the International Diabetes Federation definition. We compared the serum levels of inflammatory biomarkers between the two groups. We also studied the correlations between the inflammatory markers and the components of Met-S to explore the biomarker potential of inflammatory markers for screening of Met-S. Logistic regression analysis was performed to test the association between inflammatory markers and Met-S. Results. A large number of subjects in the Met-S group were suffering from obesity. Out of the 2010 total subjects, only 731 (36.4%) had normal fasting blood sugar (FBS), while the prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes was significantly higher in subjects with Met-S. We observed significant increases in serum levels of CRP, MPO, IL-6, and TNF-β but not TNF-α in subjects with Met-S as compared to subjects without Met-S. All the markers of inflammation showed significant correlations with Met-S, triglycerides (TG), blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and age; however, none of these markers were correlated with HDL. Logistic regression analysis showed a significant association between Met-S and inflammatory markers. Conclusions. Serum levels of CRP, MPO, IL-6, and TNF-β are significantly increased in young adults with Met-S. This is probably the first study reporting TNF-β levels in Met-S. Since a proinflammatory cascade precedes many years before the onset of cardiovascular disease, these inflammatory biomarkers could help in the monitoring of high-risk individuals with Met-S who will be requiring therapeutic intervention.

1. Introduction

Metabolic syndrome (Met-S) and associated diseases are a global health problem. Met-S is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities characterized by hypertension, high fasting blood glucose, increased waist circumference, hypertriglyceridemia, and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels [1]. In recent years, Met-S is becoming highly prevalent even in young adults [2]. Many of the risk factors associated with Met-S including hypertension, hyperglycaemia, central obesity, and dyslipidemia are preventable and can be controlled by modifications in dietary habits and physical activity, particularly at their early stage [3]. Moreover, uncontrolled hyperglycaemia has also been directly associated with dyslipidemia [4]. Early detection of metabolic modifications that could lead to Met-S would help in the timely consideration of preventive measures such as dietary changes and lifestyle modifications [5].

Modern lifestyle, including sedentary behaviour and high intake of caloric and sugar-rich foods, contributes to metabolic ailments with preceding pathophysiological changes such as hyperglycaemia, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and a proinflammatory state associated with accumulation of adipose tissue [6]. Adipose tissue is not just a passive storage of fat but also has roles in immune modulation and inflammatory responses including the secretion of cytokines [7]. Met-S has been independently linked with an inflammatory burden as well as increased oxidative stress [8]. Previous studies have also shown increased secretion of apolipoprotein B, uric acid, fibrinogen, plasminogen activator inhibitor 1, C-reactive protein (CRP), and proinflammatory cytokines in Met-S [7, 9, 10]. Currently, the inflammatory markers are not included in the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) or World Health Organization (WHO) diagnostic criteria for Met-S, but it is most probable that a proinflammatory state is one of the hallmarks of this syndrome.

In this study, we compared serum markers of inflammation including CRP, myeloperoxidase (MPO), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), and TNF-β in young military recruits with and without Met-S. We also studied the correlations between the inflammatory markers and the components of Met-S to explore the biomarker potential of inflammatory markers for the screening of Met-S. We hypothesized that a clear understanding of the role of inflammatory mediators in Met-S would not only help in selecting potential biomarkers for screening high-risk individuals but also pave the way for exploring therapeutic modalities such as anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of Met-S.

2. Materials and Methods

2.1. Study Population and Medical Observations

A total of 2010 young Saudi men, aged 18-30 years, who applied for recruitment to the Saudi armed forces were included in this study. The study was carried out at the health facility of the selection centers, and all the selected participants individually completed the consent forms. Standardized medical observations including physical examination as well as measurements related to Met-S including blood pressure, waist circumference, height, body weight, and blood biochemistry were performed by trained researchers. Blood pressure was measured using a standard sphygmomanometer one time on each arm in subjects who had been resting for 10 min, and the mean of the two measurements was taken. The complete information of each participant was filled in a specially designed questionnaire based on the guidelines of WHO [11]. The study protocol was approved by the Institutional Research and Ethics Committee.

2.2. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria of Participants

The inclusion criteria were male, Saudi, and young adults in the age range of 18-30 years. The exclusion criteria were the presence of any apparent illness or disability. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) definition (http://www.idf.org) [12], the subjects were considered to have Met-S if they had central obesity (defined as waist circumference >94 cm), plus two of the following four factors: raised fasting plasma glucose >100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) or previously diagnosed type 2 diabetes; systolic BP >130 or diastolic BP >85 mm Hg or treatment of previously diagnosed hypertension; HDL-C <40 mg/dL (1.0 mmol/L) or specific treatment for this lipid abnormality; TG level >150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L) or specific treatment for this lipid abnormality.

2.3. Biochemical Analysis

Blood samples from each recruitment center were transported to Prince Sultan Military Medical City for biochemical analysis. Blood samples were centrifuged at for 15 min at 4°C; sera were separated and stored at -20°C until analysed. Fasting blood sugar (FBS), total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), and triglycerides (TG) were analysed using a Hitachi 902 autoanalyzer. Serum levels of CRP, MPO, IL-6, TNF-α, and TNF-β were measured using commercially available Quantikine enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits (R&D Systems, Bio-Techne Ltd, Abingdon, UK), according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2.4. Statistical Analysis

The data were analysed by using the SPSS statistical package version 14 (SPSS Chicago, IL). The chi-square test and Student’s -test were used for comparison between the Met-S and without Met-S groups depending on the data type, categorical or continuous, respectively. Pearson and Spearman’s tests were used for correlation analysis between various biomarkers and Met-S. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to test the association between inflammatory biomarkers and Met-S. values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

3. Results

The age of subjects without Met-S was y while those with Met-S were aged y, and this difference was statistically significant (Table 1). Most of the subjects were single (96.2%); however, among married subjects, the majority belonged to the Met-S group. The body weight and BMI were significantly higher in subjects with Met-S as compared to the normal group (Table 1). A large number of subjects in the Met-S group were affected by obesity. Hypertension was prevalent in both groups; however, the frequency of subjects with hypertension was significantly higher in Met-S as compared to subjects without Met-S (Table 1). Out of the 2010 total subjects, only 731 (36.4%) had normal fasting blood sugar (FBS) levels, while the prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes was significantly higher in subjects with Met-S (Table 1).

Serum levels of CRP were significantly higher in subjects with Met-S ( ng/mL) as compared to subjects without Met-S ( ng/mL) (Figure 1). The levels of MPO in sera of control subjects were ng/mL, whereas the individuals with Met-S showed significantly higher levels of serum MPO ( ng/mL) (Figure 2). There was no significant difference in serum levels of TNF-α between the two groups. Whereas, serum IL-6 ( versus pg/mL) and TNF-β ( versus pg/mL) levels were found to be significantly higher in subjects with Met-S as compared to subjects without Met-S (Figure 3). All the markers of inflammation including serum CRP, MPO, IL-6, TNF-α, and TNF-β showed significant correlations with Met-S, TG, blood pressure, BMI, and age; however, none of these markers were correlated with HDL (Table 2). The results of logistic regression analysis showed a significant association between Met-S and inflammatory markers (Table 3). Compared to other markers of inflammation, IL-6 showed higher odd ratios and therefore more significant association with Met-S as well as other independent variables including BMI, blood pressure, and fasting blood sugar (Table 3).

4. Discussion

We observed a high prevalence of obesity and hyperglycemia in subjects with Met-S as compared to subjects without Met-S. Our results also showed a significant increase in inflammatory biomarkers including CRP, MPO, and proinflammatory cytokines in the sera of subjects with Met-S. These markers also showed significant correlations with all the components of Met-S except HDL. A significant association between Met-S and inflammation was also confirmed by logistic regression analysis. The mechanism of a direct relationship between Met-S and inflammation is not fully understood. This can partly be attributed to the stimulation of hepatic CRP production from cytokines, which originate from the adipose tissue; alternatively, insulin resistance can be responsible for the increased production of cytokines [13]. CRP is a sensitive but nonspecific marker of inflammation. High levels of CRP can be predictive markers for Met-S [14, 15] and cardiovascular disease [16, 17]. [18] have suggested that CRP could be used to identify those with risk in developing Met-S.

Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is a marker of neutrophil activation and systemic inflammation. Because MPO can diminish nitric oxide bioavailability that results in endothelial dysfunction [19, 20], it may be an active mediator of atherogenesis [21]. MPO levels have been reported to be higher in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and can predict future cardiovascular events, even after correction for traditional risk factors and CRP [22, 23]. Patients with CAD have reflected a strong correlation between increased risk of subsequent cardiovascular events and serum MPO levels [22, 24]. [25] have suggested that inflammatory activation precedes the onset of overt CAD by many years, and elevated MPO levels can predict the future risk of CAD in apparently healthy individuals.

The proinflammatory cytokines, IL-6, TNF-α, and TNF-β, are secreted during an inflammatory response [7, 26, 27]. The procoagulant cytokine IL-6 is produced by several cell types, and it is a major source of plasma IL-6 [26, 28]. IL-6 plays several roles including acute phase inflammatory reaction, haematopoiesis, immunoglobulins secretion, and T and B cell cooperation function and regulation [26, 29, 30]. Higher levels of IL-6 have been reported in obesity, diabetes, and insulin resistance [26, 31–34]. [18] observed that IL-6 was one of the best markers of CAD risk prediction compared to other inflammatory biomarkers.

In our study, although the serum levels of TNF-β were significantly higher in subjects with Met-S compared to subjects without Met-S, there was no difference in TNF-α levels between the two groups. The differences in the biological activity between TNF-α and TNF-β are due to their different abilities for binding to the target cells [35]. The role of TNF-α in the development of obesity-related insulin resistance is still controversial. Metabolically triggered inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of obesity-induced insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus [36, 37]. Previous studies have shown the detrimental effects of TNF-α on glucose and lipid metabolism as well as its involvement in β-cell apoptosis and endothelial dysfunction in diabetes [38–40]. On contrary, TNF-α neutralization in type 2 diabetes patients failed to affect insulin sensitivity [41, 42]. [43] noticed that despite improvements in inflammatory status, chronic TNF-α blockage did not improve insulin resistance or endothelial function in volunteers with obesity, insulin resistance, and Met-S.

In conclusion, serum levels of CRP, MPO, IL-6, and TNF-β are significantly increased in young adults with Met-S, whereas no significant alteration was observed in TNF-α. This is probably the first study reporting TNF-β levels in Met-S. We also observed a significantly high prevalence of obesity and hyperglycaemia in subjects with Met-S. An increase in fat tissue in subjects with obesity and/or insulin resistance in subjects with hyperglycaemia would result in low-grade systemic inflammation that could easily be monitored by inflammatory biomarkers well before the onset of cardiovascular disease.

Data Availability

Data are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank all the medical and paramedical staff associated with this project for their excellent services. The statistical data analysis by Ms. Nasira Asghar of the Scientific Research Center, Medical Services Department, is gratefully acknowledged. This project was financially supported by the Advanced and Strategic Technologies Program of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Saudi Arabia (Grant No. 14-MED59-63).

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