Plasma ceruloplasmin as a biomarker for obesity: a proteomic approach |
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Authors: | Kim Oh Yoen Shin Min-Jeong Moon Jiyoung Chung Ji Hyung |
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Institution: | Yonsei University Research Institute of Science for Aging, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. |
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Abstract: | ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate new biomarkers of obesity particularly in relation with inflammation-associated proteins using protein differential display techniques.Design and methodsComparison of protein expression in plasma between non-obese (n = 109, body mass index, BMI < 25 kg/m2) and obese (n = 32, BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) groups was carried out using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) analysis. ELISA was also performed for validation.ResultsAmong six differentially expressed protein spots, ceruloplasmin (Cp) and fibrinogen were over-expressed in obese group. Plasma Cp levels were significantly higher in obese group than non-obese group (34.0 ± 8.6 vs. 41.3 ± 12.7 mg/dL, p < 0.001) and positively correlated with age (r = 0.253, p < 0.005), BMI (r = 0.265, p < 0.001) and hsCRP (r = 0.385, p < 0.001). In stepwise multiple linear regression analysis, plasma Cp along with hsCRP were found predictors for obesity (adjusted β-coefficient = 0.266, p < 0.01).ConclusionElevated plasma Cp levels were significantly associated with obesity, which may be suggested to be a marker of obesity. |
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