Serum Osteocalcin Is Associated with Inflammatory Factors in Metabolic Syndrome: A Population-Based Study in Chinese Males

Mediators Inflamm. 2015:2015:683739. doi: 10.1155/2015/683739. Epub 2015 Oct 22.

Abstract

Osteocalcin (OCN) was potentially associated with inflammatory factors, so we explored the metabolic role in this association in general population. Our findings suggest that OCN was positively associated with IgG while inversely associated with C3, both of which were probably mediated by obesity. Moreover, serum OCN was inversely associated with hsCRP in men with impaired fasting glucose, hyperglycemia, or metabolic syndrome, while its association with IgE was significantly observed in men with a normal metabolic profile.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Body Mass Index
  • C-Reactive Protein / analysis*
  • Complement C3 / analysis
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E / blood
  • Immunoglobulin G / blood
  • Male
  • Metabolic Syndrome / blood*
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteocalcin / blood*

Substances

  • Complement C3
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Osteocalcin
  • Immunoglobulin E
  • C-Reactive Protein