Denisa Margina

By Denisa Margina

Part of the book: Role of the Adipocyte in Development of Type 2 Diabetes

By Mihaela Ilie and Denisa Margină

Part of the book: Lipid Peroxidation

By Carmen Purdel, Mihaela Ilie and Denisa Margina

Part of the book: Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

By Simona Negreș, Cornel Chiriță, Andreea Letiția Arsene, Denisa Margină, Elena Moroșan and Cristina Elena Zbârcea

Beta-3 adrenergic receptors have important physiological implications, being expressed in many places in the body, including brown adipose tissue. Of the effects studied in preclinical research on lipid metabolism attributable to stimulation of these receptors, we can mention the increased thermogenesis and metabolic rate in the brown adipose tissue, reduction of body weight in obese diabetic rats, lowering of intra-abdominal and subepithelial fat in nonobese and nondiabetic rats, decrease of triglyceride, and increase of HDL cholesterol levels. Carbohydrate metabolism is also changed by beta-3 adrenergic agonists, the most prevalent effects being blood glucose lowering in diabetic rats, increasing insulin secretion of the pancreas, or increasing glucose tolerance. Metabolic effects of 13 newly synthesized compounds of beta-phenylethylamine structure and reference BRL 37344 were investigated in order to identify a potential affinity for beta-3 adrenergic receptors. The antidiabetic and hypolipemiant effects were investigated on a rat model of alloxan-induced diabetes. The results demonstrated that new beta-phenylethylamine derivatives produced marked biological activity over lipid profile. All compounds have markedly decreased the values of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides and also have increased the values of antiatherogenic HDL cholesterol. The effects were significantly more intense than the reference substance BRL 37344.

Part of the book: Adiposity

By Anca Ungurianu, Cristina Manuela Drăgoi, Alina Crenguța Nicolae, Ion-Bogdan Dumitrescu, Daniela Grădinaru and Denisa Margină

In recent years, the intricate interplay between sirtuins and melatonin has emerged as a fascinating area of research, with profound implications on various aspects of human health. This comprehensive chapter delves into the complex relationship between sirtuins and melatonin, as well as their essential roles in the regulation of circadian rhythms, inflammation, and aging. The attention is primarily directed to their impact on a range of critical health focal points, including cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system disorders, metabolic imbalances, musculoskeletal disorders, neoplasms, and the overarching process of aging, detailing all the complex biochemical mechanisms and physiological pathways that validate the intimately tailored functional relationship between the indoleamine hormone synthesized in the pinealocytes and the NAD+-dependent histone deacetylases. These two components interact in complex ways, influencing processes such as cellular homeostasis, oxidative stress, and inflammatory cascade regulation. Age-related reductions in SIRT1 expression, influenced by melatonin levels, can deeply impact cellular functions. By elucidating the complex connections between sirtuins, melatonin, and chronobiological processes, we contribute to a deeper understanding of the fundamental mechanisms that trigger inflammation and aging-related diseases, and in the meantime underscore the promising avenues for future research and clinical interventions aimed at enhancing human health and extending the quality of life.

Part of the book: Advances in Geriatrics and Gerontology - Challenges of the New Millennium [Working title]