Dissociation of plasma oxyntomodulin levels from anthropometric measures and metabolic markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

ABSTRACT Introduction: Oxyntomodulin (OXM) is a polypeptide hormone of the incretin family, which binds to the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor, contributing to a reduction in caloric intake, an increase in energy expenditure, and weight loss in obese individuals. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) i...

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Main Authors: Rachel C. Damasceno, Flávia R. Oliveira, Ana Lúcia Cândido, Karina B. Gomes, Mariana F. Bizzi, Rosana C. Azevedo, Fábio V. Comim, Fernando M. Reis, Ana Luiza Lunardi Rocha
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Published: Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025-06-01
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author Rachel C. Damasceno
Flávia R. Oliveira
Ana Lúcia Cândido
Karina B. Gomes
Mariana F. Bizzi
Rosana C. Azevedo
Fábio V. Comim
Fernando M. Reis
Ana Luiza Lunardi Rocha
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Flávia R. Oliveira
Ana Lúcia Cândido
Karina B. Gomes
Mariana F. Bizzi
Rosana C. Azevedo
Fábio V. Comim
Fernando M. Reis
Ana Luiza Lunardi Rocha
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description ABSTRACT Introduction: Oxyntomodulin (OXM) is a polypeptide hormone of the incretin family, which binds to the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor, contributing to a reduction in caloric intake, an increase in energy expenditure, and weight loss in obese individuals. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial condition characterized by reproductive and metabolic dysfunctions, with a high prevalence among overweight and obese women. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between clinical, anthropometric, endocrine, and metabolic variables and plasma OXM levels in women diagnosed with PCOS. Subjects and methods: This cross-sectional study included 20 women recently diagnosed with PCOS. Participants underwent screening that assessed body measurements, as well as serum/plasma lipids, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, irisin, and total testosterone levels. Plasma OXM concentrations were measured in duplicate using a commercial ELISA kit. Results: OXM levels were positively correlated with age (r = 0.493, p = 0.027); however, they showed no significant correlation with body mass index, waist circumference, lipid accumulation product index, visceral adiposity index, or hormones such as insulin, irisin, and testosterone. Furthermore, plasma OXM levels remained unchanged in a subgroup of patients treated with metformin for 60 days. Conclusion: These findings suggest that plasma OXM levels may not reflect body composition or insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
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spelling doaj-art-dbecc1756eca4f3c9b241ff24c9370512025-08-20T03:14:50ZengBrazilian Society of Endocrinology and MetabolismArchives of Endocrinology and Metabolism2359-42922025-06-0169310.20945/2359-4292-2024-0451Dissociation of plasma oxyntomodulin levels from anthropometric measures and metabolic markers in women with polycystic ovary syndromeRachel C. Damascenohttps://orcid.org/0009-0002-2050-2393Flávia R. Oliveirahttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6282-7781Ana Lúcia Cândidohttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9080-2319Karina B. Gomeshttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6870-2063Mariana F. Bizzihttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9190-1984Rosana C. Azevedohttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4676-7672Fábio V. Comimhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2726-233XFernando M. Reishttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9258-7472Ana Luiza Lunardi Rochahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4717-9541ABSTRACT Introduction: Oxyntomodulin (OXM) is a polypeptide hormone of the incretin family, which binds to the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor, contributing to a reduction in caloric intake, an increase in energy expenditure, and weight loss in obese individuals. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial condition characterized by reproductive and metabolic dysfunctions, with a high prevalence among overweight and obese women. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between clinical, anthropometric, endocrine, and metabolic variables and plasma OXM levels in women diagnosed with PCOS. Subjects and methods: This cross-sectional study included 20 women recently diagnosed with PCOS. Participants underwent screening that assessed body measurements, as well as serum/plasma lipids, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, irisin, and total testosterone levels. Plasma OXM concentrations were measured in duplicate using a commercial ELISA kit. Results: OXM levels were positively correlated with age (r = 0.493, p = 0.027); however, they showed no significant correlation with body mass index, waist circumference, lipid accumulation product index, visceral adiposity index, or hormones such as insulin, irisin, and testosterone. Furthermore, plasma OXM levels remained unchanged in a subgroup of patients treated with metformin for 60 days. Conclusion: These findings suggest that plasma OXM levels may not reflect body composition or insulin resistance in women with PCOS.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2359-39972025000302000&lng=en&tlng=enPolycystic ovary syndromeoxyntomodulinbody mass indexvisceral adiposity indexmetformin
spellingShingle Rachel C. Damasceno
Flávia R. Oliveira
Ana Lúcia Cândido
Karina B. Gomes
Mariana F. Bizzi
Rosana C. Azevedo
Fábio V. Comim
Fernando M. Reis
Ana Luiza Lunardi Rocha
Dissociation of plasma oxyntomodulin levels from anthropometric measures and metabolic markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Polycystic ovary syndrome
oxyntomodulin
body mass index
visceral adiposity index
metformin
title Dissociation of plasma oxyntomodulin levels from anthropometric measures and metabolic markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
title_full Dissociation of plasma oxyntomodulin levels from anthropometric measures and metabolic markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
title_fullStr Dissociation of plasma oxyntomodulin levels from anthropometric measures and metabolic markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
title_full_unstemmed Dissociation of plasma oxyntomodulin levels from anthropometric measures and metabolic markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
title_short Dissociation of plasma oxyntomodulin levels from anthropometric measures and metabolic markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
title_sort dissociation of plasma oxyntomodulin levels from anthropometric measures and metabolic markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
topic Polycystic ovary syndrome
oxyntomodulin
body mass index
visceral adiposity index
metformin
url http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2359-39972025000302000&lng=en&tlng=en
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