Levels of soluble CD40 ligand and P-Selectin in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Dig Dis Sci. 2010 Apr;55(4):1128-34. doi: 10.1007/s10620-009-0817-1. Epub 2009 May 14.

Abstract

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. We aimed to research whether the levels of soluble P-selectin (sP-selectin) and soluble CD40 ligand (sCD40L), markers of endothelial function, are altered in subjects with NAFLD having no confounding factors for atherosclerosis. sCD40L, sP-selectin, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels, and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) indexes were measured in 50 NAFLD subjects and 30 healthy controls. sCD40L, sP-selectin, and hsCRP levels were not significantly different between two groups (P = 0.48, 0.51, and 0.34, respectively). Body mass index, waist circumference, and insulin levels and HOMA indexes were significantly higher in subjects with NAFLD (all P < 0.001). The present data show that sCD40L and sP-selectin may not contribute to the accelerated atherogenesis associated with this clinically relevant condition.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Atherosclerosis / blood
  • C-Reactive Protein / metabolism
  • CD40 Ligand / blood*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / blood
  • Fatty Liver / blood*
  • Humans
  • Insulin Resistance / physiology
  • Male
  • Metabolic Syndrome / blood
  • P-Selectin / blood*
  • Risk Factors
  • Turkey

Substances

  • P-Selectin
  • CD40 Ligand
  • C-Reactive Protein