The plasma levels of soluble P-selectin in subjects with prediabetes

Int J Clin Pract. 2006 Sep;60(9):1048-52. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2006.00969.x.

Abstract

Prediabetes has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Soluble P-selectin (sP-selectin) is an index of platelet activation and also a risk factor for future vascular events. sP-selectin levels were investigated in prediabetic subjects who had no confounding factors such as hypertension, obesity or dyslipidaemia. sP-selectin, hsCRP levels and HOMA-IR indexes were measured in 40 prediabetic subjects (n = 24 for IFG and n = 16 for IGT) and age-, sex- and BMI-matched 40 healthy controls. sP-selectin levels in prediabetic subjects were not significantly different compared with those in controls (p = 0.12). Prediabetic group had similar hsCRP (p = 0.29), higher HOMA-IR indexes (p < 0.001) and lower HDL cholesterol levels (p = 0.001) when compared with healthy controls. The power of the study was 0.93 for sP-selectin, 0.7 for hsCRP and 1.0 for HOMA. Our data suggest that sP-selectin may not contribute to the prothrombotic state as well as the accelerated atherogenesis associated with prediabetes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • C-Reactive Protein / metabolism
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Female
  • Glucose Intolerance / blood
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • P-Selectin / blood*
  • Prediabetic State / blood*
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • P-Selectin
  • C-Reactive Protein