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Vol 64, No 3 (2013)
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Submitted: 2013-07-31
Published online: 2013-07-01
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Adipokines in the pathogenesis of idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease

Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz, Gabriela Handzlik-Orli, Bartłomiej Orlik, Jerzy Chudek
Endokrynol Pol 2013;64(3):226-231.

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Vol 64, No 3 (2013)
Review Article
Submitted: 2013-07-31
Published online: 2013-07-01

Abstract

Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are the two common forms of idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aetiology and pathogenesis of IBD are not yet known. Genetic predisposition has been suggested as playing a role in the improper immune response to commensal microbiota. The main link of IBD pathogenesis is an intestinal immune system disability after enteric infection, resulting in an uncontrolled and chronic inflammatory state. Recently, numerous studies have been focused on the role of proinflammatory cytokines as well as hormones of adipose tissue named adipokines in the pathogenesis of IBD. Adipokines have pro- and anti-inflammatory properties and can modulate the immune response. It has been shown that obesity is associated with systemic microinflammation. On the other hand, experimental studies have revealed a link between levels of some adipokines and the severity of inflammation in IBD independent of body mass. The fat deposits called ‘wrapping’ or ‘creeping’ fat envelop the intestine, and adipokines produced by this tissue play an important role in the pathogenesis of IBD. The aim of this manuscript was to review the current literature concerning the role of adipokines in the pathogenesis of IBD. (Endokrynol Pol 2013; 64 (3): 226–231)

Abstract

Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are the two common forms of idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aetiology and pathogenesis of IBD are not yet known. Genetic predisposition has been suggested as playing a role in the improper immune response to commensal microbiota. The main link of IBD pathogenesis is an intestinal immune system disability after enteric infection, resulting in an uncontrolled and chronic inflammatory state. Recently, numerous studies have been focused on the role of proinflammatory cytokines as well as hormones of adipose tissue named adipokines in the pathogenesis of IBD. Adipokines have pro- and anti-inflammatory properties and can modulate the immune response. It has been shown that obesity is associated with systemic microinflammation. On the other hand, experimental studies have revealed a link between levels of some adipokines and the severity of inflammation in IBD independent of body mass. The fat deposits called ‘wrapping’ or ‘creeping’ fat envelop the intestine, and adipokines produced by this tissue play an important role in the pathogenesis of IBD. The aim of this manuscript was to review the current literature concerning the role of adipokines in the pathogenesis of IBD. (Endokrynol Pol 2013; 64 (3): 226–231)

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Keywords

leptin; adiponectin; resistin; visfatin; TNF-alpha; IL-6 Crohn’s disease; ulcerative colitis

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Title

Adipokines in the pathogenesis of idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease

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Endokrynologia Polska

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Vol 64, No 3 (2013)

Article type

Review paper

Pages

226-231

Published online

2013-07-01

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Endokrynol Pol 2013;64(3):226-231.

Keywords

leptin
adiponectin
resistin
visfatin
TNF-alpha
IL-6 Crohn’s disease
ulcerative colitis

Authors

Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz
Gabriela Handzlik-Orli
Bartłomiej Orlik
Jerzy Chudek

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