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Campos DMO, Silva MK, Morais GCF, Neto JFR, Oliveira JIN. Brief Overview of Clinical Evidence for Homeopathic Interventions in the Management of COVID-19 Patients. HOMEOPATHY 2024; 113:126-130. [PMID: 37918827 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Daniel M O Campos
- Department of Biophysics and Pharmacology, Bioscience Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, 59064-741, Natal/RN, Brazil
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- Department of Biophysics and Pharmacology, Bioscience Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, 59064-741, Natal/RN, Brazil
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- Department of Biophysics and Pharmacology, Bioscience Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, 59064-741, Natal/RN, Brazil
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- Multicampi School of Medical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, 59300-000, Caicó/RN, Brazil
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- Department of Biophysics and Pharmacology, Bioscience Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, 59064-741, Natal/RN, Brazil
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Borém LMA, Neto JFR, Brandi IV, Lelis DF, Santos SHS. The role of the angiotensin II type I receptor blocker telmisartan in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a brief review. Hypertens Res 2018; 41:394-405. [PMID: 29636553 PMCID: PMC7091617 DOI: 10.1038/s41440-018-0040-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Revised: 10/31/2017] [Accepted: 11/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is currently considered an important component of metabolic syndrome (MetS). The spectrum of NAFLD includes conditions that range from simple hepatic steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. NAFLD is correlated with liver-related death and is predicted to be the most frequent indication for liver transplantation by 2030. Insulin resistance is directly correlated to the central mechanisms of hepatic steatosis in NAFLD patients, which is strongly correlated to the imbalance of the renin–angiotensin system, that is involved in lipid and glucose metabolism. Among the emerging treatment approaches for NAFLD is the anti-hypertensive agent telmisartan, which has positive effects on liver, lipid, and glucose metabolism, especially through its action on the renin–angiotensin system, by blocking the ACE/AngII/AT1 axis and increasing ACE2/Ang(1–7)/Mas axis activation. However, treatment with this drug is only recommended for patients with an established indication for anti-hypertensive therapy. Thus, there is an increased need for large randomized controlled trials with the aim of elucidating the effects of telmisartan on liver disease, especially NAFLD. From this perspective, the present review aims to provide a brief examination of the pathogenesis of NAFLD/NASH and the role of telmisartan on preventing liver disorders and thus to improve the discussion on potential therapies.
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- Luciana M A Borém
- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.,Medicine Department, Faculdades Integradas Pitágoras, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Food Engineering College, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Health Science, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (Unimontes), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. .,Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Food Engineering College, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Pena GDG, Guimarães ALS, Veloso RR, Reis TC, Gomes CS, Neto JFR, Velasquez-Melendez G. Leptin Receptor Gene Gln223Arg Polymorphism Is Not Associated with Hypertension: A Preliminary Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Cardiol Res Pract 2014; 2014:879037. [PMID: 24772364 PMCID: PMC3950908 DOI: 10.1155/2014/879037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2013] [Accepted: 11/11/2013] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Hypertension is responsible for high morbidity and mortality as one of the most important cardiometabolic risk factors. The aim of the study was to investigate whether the Gln223Arg in the leptin receptor (LEPR) influences the prevalence of hypertension. A cross-sectional study was carried out in individuals aged ≥ 18 years. Polymorphism identification was performed using PCR-RFLP analysis. Participants with blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mmHg or medication use were considered hypertensive. Frequencies, means, cross-tabulations, and multivariate models were produced to study differences in hypertension prevalence by genotypes. The study includes 470 participants. The frequency of GG polymorphism variant was 10.43%, 46.81% AG, and 42.77% AA. The distribution of hypertension frequency by LEPR genotypes was the following: AA 43.8%, AG 40.4%, and GG 40.8%; there were no significant differences between groups. Comparative analysis which used multivariate Poisson regression adjusted by many potential confounders (age, sex, schooling, smoking, alcohol intake, obesity, and family history of parental obesity) did not modify this result. In this large sample of population-based study, the association of the LEPR Gln223Arg gene polymorphism with hypertension was not observed.
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- Geórgia das Graças Pena
- Maternal-Child Nursing and Public Health Department of the Nursing School, Nursing School, Federal University of Minas Gerais, (UFMG), 30130-100 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), 39401-001Montes Claros, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), 39401-001Montes Claros, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), 39401-001Montes Claros, MG, Brazil
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- Maternal-Child Nursing and Public Health Department of the Nursing School, Nursing School, Federal University of Minas Gerais, (UFMG), 30130-100 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), 39401-001Montes Claros, MG, Brazil
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- Maternal-Child Nursing and Public Health Department of the Nursing School, Nursing School, Federal University of Minas Gerais, (UFMG), 30130-100 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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