Evaluation of the Potential Clinical Utility of Maternal Serum Biomarkers for Risk Assessment in Gestational Diabetes.

Background: The exact relationships of circulating fibronectin, SHBG, and ILGF-1 with T2DM and GDM remain inconsistent. Therefore, in this study we evaluate their associations in T2DM and GDM. Additionally, we evaluate their correlations with different biochemical parameters.

Significant role of some miRNAs as biomarkers for the degree of obesity.

Background: Obesity is one of the most serious problems over the world. MicroRNAs have developed as main mediators of metabolic processes, playing significant roles in physiological processes. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the expressions of (miR-15a, miR-Let7, miR-344, and miR-365) and its relationship with the different classes in obese patients.

Assessment of Serum Vitamin D and Irisin Levels in Obese Patients.

25-hydroxyvitamin D and irisin have been found to be involved in the pathogenesis of obesity. The aim of the study is to assess the serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and irisin in obese patients and to determine the association of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and irisin levels with anthropometric parameters. The study was carried out on 300 obese patients in addition to 156 healthy age and gender matched subjects as a control group.