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Granzyme B Expression in Visceral Adipose Tissue Associates With Local Inflammation and Glyco-Metabolic Alterations in Obesity.

Authors :
Cimini FA
Barchetta I
Ceccarelli V
Chiappetta C
Di Biasio A
Bertoccini L
Sentinelli F
Leonetti F
Silecchia G
Di Cristofano C
Baroni MG
Velotti F
Cavallo MG
Source :
Frontiers in immunology [Front Immunol] 2020 Nov 18; Vol. 11, pp. 589188. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Nov 18 (Print Publication: 2020).
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Granzyme B (GrB) is a serine protease produced by immune and non-immune cells, able to promote multiple processes, like apoptosis, inflammation, extracellular matrix remodeling and fibrosis. GrB expression in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) was associated with tissue damage, local inflammation and insulin resistance in obesity murine model, but there is no data in humans. Aim of this study was to explore the expression of GrB in VAT from obese subjects in relation to adipose tissue injury, inflammation, metabolic alterations and GrB circulating levels. For this purpose, 85 obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery and 35 healthy subjects (as control) were recruited at Sapienza University, Rome, Italy. Study participants underwent clinical work-up and routine biochemistry. mRNA expression of GrB in VAT and of a panel of VAT inflammatory markers was analyzed by real-time PCR. Serum GrB levels were measured by Elisa Affymetrix EBIO. We observed that 80% of obese patients expressed GrB mRNA in VAT, and GrB VAT expression was associated with the presence of local inflammation and glucose homeostasis alterations. Moreover, GrB serum levels, which were higher in obese subjects compared to non-obese healthy individuals, were associated with GrB expression in VAT and glyco-metabolic impairment. Our data show, for the first time in humans, that obese subjects with "sick" fat and altered glucose tolerance exhibit GrB expression in VAT, and suggest that GrB might contribute to obesity-related VAT inflammatory remodeling and glucose homeostasis dysregulation. Moreover, increased circulating GrB levels might represent a possible peripheral marker of VAT dysfunction in metabolic diseases.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Cimini, Barchetta, Ceccarelli, Chiappetta, Di Biasio, Bertoccini, Sentinelli, Leonetti, Silecchia, Di Cristofano, Baroni, Velotti and Cavallo.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1664-3224
Volume :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Frontiers in immunology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33312176
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2020.589188