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Metabolic Syndrome and Abnormal Peri-Organ or Intra-Organ Fat (APIFat) Deposition in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An Overview

Authors :
Niki Katsiki
Anca Pantea Stoian
Paschalis Steiropoulos
Nikolaos Papanas
Andra-Iulia Suceveanu
Dimitri P. Mikhailidis
Source :
Metabolites, Vol 10, Iss 11, p 465 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2020.

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disorder with an increasing prevalence, characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. Systemic inflammation is involved in the pathogenesis of COPD and can also predispose to metabolic disorders (e.g., metabolic syndrome (MetS) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)). Such comorbidities can negatively affect COPD outcomes, cardiovascular risk, and quality of life. Apart from NAFLD, abnormal peri-organ or intra-organ fat (APIFat) could be considered as markers for cardiometabolic diseases and even for COPD. The present narrative review considers the associations of COPD with MetS, NAFLD, and other APIFat, including epicardial, perirenal, peripancreatic, and intramuscular adipose tissue. Further research is needed to define these relationships and identify any potential clinical implications.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22181989
Volume :
10
Issue :
11
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Metabolites
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3fa975296d314fcba2adc1e41ed2b813
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo10110465