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Plasma ghrelin, adiponectin and leptin levels in obese rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus after sleeve gastrectomy and gastric plication

  • Authors:
    • Laurian Stoica
    • Ramona Gadea
    • Dan-Bogdan Navolan
    • Fulger Lazar
    • Ciprian Duta
    • Dana Stoian
    • Cristi Tarta
    • Flavius Olaru
    • Alexandru Isaic
    • Amadeus Dobrescu
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  • Published online on: January 25, 2021     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.9695
  • Article Number: 264
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Abstract

The prevalence of obesity has increased in recent decades and has become a public health problem. In obesity patients the metabolism of almost all adipokines is markedly dysregulated. Studies regarding levels of ghrelin, leptin, and adiponectin after bariatric surgery reveal contradictory results. The purpose of the present study was to analyze modification of body weight and plasma levels of fasting glucose, ghrelin, adiponectin and leptin, in obese rats with T2DM after sleeve gastrectomy (SG), gastric plication (GP) and sham‑operated (SO). Eighteen specimens where randomized to three weight‑matched groups: Group SG underwent sleeve gastrectomy (n=6), group GP underwent gastric plication (n=6) and the control group SO underwent sham surgery (n=6). Upon surgery a normal rat chow diet (Bio‑Serv® product no. F4031) was fed to the rats until the end of the experiment. Additional blood samples were harvested after 4 weeks. The results revealed that body mass decreased in the SG (783.17±101.39 vs. 658.33±86.57 g; P<0.0001) and the GP (781.33±103.12 vs. 702.33±84.06 g; P=0.004) rats after surgery. There were significant lower fasting glucose levels at 4 weeks postoperative in the SG group compared to the SO group (83.1±12.81 vs. 104.5±9.81 mg/dl; P=0.016). The same trend was observed in the GP group vs. the SO group (86.7±11.43 vs. 104.5±9.81 mg/dl; P=0.026). There was no difference regarding mean glucose levels between the SG group compared to the GP group (P>0.05). Plasma acylated ghrelin and leptin levels decreased four weeks after surgery compared to preoperative levels, while adiponectin levels increased four weeks after surgery in the SG and GP groups, respectively. The present study revealed that plasma glucose levels, ghrelin and leptin levels decreased after SG and GP, while adiponectin levels improved. This suggests that there may be hormonal contribution in weight loss.

Introduction

The prevalence of overweight and obesity has markedly increased in recent decades (1), and has become an important public health issue. Obesity is more often a crossover between metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (2). It is the consequence of a positive energy balance, which can result from an increased energy intake and/or decreased energy expenditure (3). It may be described as a failure of the homeostatic mechanisms of the body to match energy intake with expenditure (3). The etiology of obesity is complex, involving genetic, environmental, and nutritional factors and some studies have linked obesity to oxidative stress and inflammation (4,5). Research has revealed that obesity is associated with increased mortality and numerous complications including diabetes, heart disease, dementia and cancer, all of which have negative effects on the quality of life, work productivity, and healthcare costs (6).

Ghrelin, a 28-amino acid peptide named ‘hunger hormone’ which is involved in the regulation of body weight and energy balance, is produced mainly by the X/A cells of the gastric fundus. It is involved in appetite and food regulation, increases food intake and promotes fat accumulation (7).

Adipose tissue has a strong influence on whole-body glucose and lipid metabolism through its effects on major tissues and organs including the skeletal muscle, liver and brain (8). Adipocytes also secrete factors termed adipokines (9), and modulate body metabolism through secretion of endocrine and paracrine factors that modulate local immune cell cytokine secretion, endothelium blood flow and neuronal signaling to the brain (10). In obese patients the metabolism of almost all known adipokines is markedly dysregulated, being secreted in altered concentrations (11).

Adiponectin is a 244-amino acid protein secreted mainly by the adipose tissue (12), exhibits anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-atherogenic effects, and it also functions as an insulin sensitizer (12). Adiponectin also plays a central role in energy homeostasis through its action in the hypothalamus. Adiponectin causes weight loss (12).

Leptin (from the Greek word ‘leptos’ meaning thin) is an ‘adipostat’ that promotes energy expenditure (3,13). Leptin is a 167-amino acid peptide hormone encoded by the obesity gene and secreted by white adipocytes. Leptin is the satiety hormone, providing negative feedback to the hypothalamus to control appetite and energy expenditure (3,13).

Bariatric surgery is currently considered to efficiently produce long-term body weight loss, improve comorbidities and improve quality of life in morbidly obese patients. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) was designed as a part of a two-stage procedure for morbidly obese patients, but gradually evolved as a standalone operation (14). Staple line leak and haemorrhage, although two major and difficult-to-treat postoperative complications, have been extensively investigated in present literature, mainly due to the related morbidity and mortality rates (15). To reduce serious complications, another restrictive technique was introduced: Laparoscopic greater curvature plication (LGCP) (16). LGCP and LSG both reduce gastric capacity, either by in-folding (LGCP) or removing (LSG) the greater curvature (17). Three mechanisms have been proposed for weight loss after LSG and GP: Mainly decreased capacity (restriction), decreased receptive relaxation (no fundus), and hormonal (decreased ghrelin levels) (18). It has been suggested that weight loss is accompanied by changes of the adipokine levels, as well (19).

While different studies on both humans and animal models are present in the literature regarding serum levels of ghrelin, leptin, and adiponectin after bariatric surgery, leading to contradictory and inconsistent results, they cause controversy regarding the anticipated results (20-22).

The purpose of the present experimental study was to evaluate changes of the plasma levels of ghrelin, adiponectin and leptin, in obese rats with T2DM after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and gastric plication (GP).

Materials and methods

Experimental animals

We used eighteen male Wistar rats (241.44±27.43 g) from the Experimental Center of ‘Pius Brinzeu’ Center for Flap Surgery and Microsurgery, ‘Victor Babeş’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timişoara, which were reared in individual cages under controlled temperature (21-23˚C), humidity (50-55%), and light (12-h light/dark cycle, lights turned on at 7 o'clock). All animals used for this study were healthy.

Study design

During the first phase of the experiment which lasted for 36 weeks, the rats had free access to DIO (diet-induced obesity) food (Bio-Serv® product no. F3282; Mouse Diet, High Fat, Fat Calories, 60%; Bio-Serv) and tap water. Then, the Wistar rats were randomized into three weight-matched groups: The SG group that underwent sleeve gastrectomy (n=6), the GP group that underwent gastric plication (n=6) and the control group SO that underwent sham surgery (n=6). Rats underwent gastric sleeve and plication surgery according to a previously detailed protocol (23). Upon completion of the surgical procedures, normal rat chow diet (Bio-Serv® product no. F4031; Bio-Serv) was fed to the rats until the end of the experiment. Additional blood tests were performed after these 4 weeks.

Surgical procedures and anesthesia protocol

The rats were kept fasting for 14 h overnight with access only to water, after which they were admitted into a 20/10 cm induction chamber for anesthesia, using Isoflurane® (Anesteran 99.9%; Rompharm™ Company) 5% in a mixture with oxygen at a flow of 2.5 l/min debit based on spontaneous respiration. Once induction was achieved, isoflurane 1.5-2.2% in a mixture with oxygen was administered through a cone mask for rodents at a flow of 2-2.2 l/min. All surgeries were performed under sterile conditions. The rats were shaved and a povidone-iodine solution was applied to the skin.

The sleeve gastrectomy was performed by carrying out a 4-cm midline incision after which the gastrosplenic ligament was divided and the stomach was externalized. Using a 10 Ch orogastric tube, the stomach was calibrated for all procedures. The greater curvature of the stomach, from the antrum to the fundus, was clamped using a vascular clamp in order to remove the main part of the corpus and fundus with a scalpel. The stomach was then closed with 5-0 non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament sutures (Premilene™; B. Braun Surgical S.A.) in two layers in a continuous fashion.

The gastric plication surgery was executed by performing a 4-cm midline incision, dividing the gastrosplenic ligament and externalizing the stomach. The surgery consisted of the imbrication of the greater gastric curvature over an orogastric tube applying a first row of extramucosal-interrupted stitches of 5-0 non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament sutures. The second row consisted of running suture lines of 5-0 non-absorbable polypropylene monofilament sutures.

For the SO group, after producing a 4-cm upper midline incision, the stomach was externalized, manipulated, and then returned to the abdomen. The peritoneal cavity was rinsed with a saline solution and the abdominal wall was closed with running 3-0 polyglactin acid sutures. The skin was then sewed with 3-0 running intracutaneous absorbable multifilament-coated polyglactin sutures (Vicryl Ethicon™; Ethicon, Inc.; Johnson & Johnson).

All animals were administered 5 ml sterile warmed saline solution intraabdominally to avoid dehydration and allowed to recover spontaneously from anesthesia and surgery.

Postoperative care

Prophylactic antibiotherapy consisting of ceftriaxone (10 mg/kg/daily) was administered subcutaneously immediately after surgery and for the following three days, concomitantly with anti-inflammatories (meloxicam 1 mg/kg/daily) subcutaneously. During this period the rats were permitted access to a solution of Glucose 10%. After 48 h from the surgical procedure, all rats were fed ad libitum, with normal chow diet (Bio-Serv® product no. F4031). All animals included in the study survived for the entire duration of the experiment. A calibrated Sartorius™ (Sartorious AG) scale was used to weigh the rats.

Blood collection and analysis

The fasting plasma glucose level from blood harvested from the tail of the rat, was determined using an ACCU-CHEK® glucometer (Roche Diagnostics). After 4 weeks a laparotomy was performed, blood was harvested from the inferior vena cava and measurement of plasmatic concentration of ghrelin and leptin as well as adipokine adiponectin by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique was performed. Rat Acylated Ghrelin Express Elisa kit (cat. no. RA394062400R) and RAT leptin ELISA kit (cat. no. RD291001200R; both from BioVendor, Laboratorni Medicina S.A.) were used to determine ghrelin and respectively leptin plasma concentration. Plasma adiponectin concentration was measured using a rat ELISA Adiponectin kit (product code SK0010-0; Aviscera Bioscence, Inc.).

Statistical analysis

Results are presented as the means ± SD. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel™ and Instat GraphPad Prism Software (GraphPad Software, Inc.). One-way analysis of variance ANOVA and Student's t-tests (both paired and unpaired) were used for comparing means between the groups. A P-value <0.05 was considered to indicate a statistically significant difference.

Ethical issues

The study was approved by the local Ethics Committee of the ‘Pius Brinzeu’ Clinical University Country Hospital Timisoara (no. 204/2020).

Results

Body mass and fasting plasma glucose levels in rats at the study onset

At the onset of the study the body mass of the eighteen rats was 241.44±27.43 g (g). No significant statistical difference in body mass among the three groups of rats [783.17±101.39 g (SG) vs. 781.33±103.12 g (GP) vs. 778.17±90.72 g (SO group), (P=0.87)] was present after 36 weeks of DIO feeding. In addition, the mean fasting glucose levels preoperatively for all groups was 149.6±33.86 mg/dl. There was no statistical significance among the three groups (P>0.05) (Table I).

Table I

Preoperative and postoperative values of body mass, fasting glucose, acylated ghrelin, adiponectin and leptin levels in plasma of rats from the three groups (SG, GP and SO).

Table I

Preoperative and postoperative values of body mass, fasting glucose, acylated ghrelin, adiponectin and leptin levels in plasma of rats from the three groups (SG, GP and SO).

 GroupsBody mass (g)Fasting glucose (mg/dl)Ghrelin (ng/ml)Adiponectin (ng/ml)Leptin (pg/ml)
SGPreop783.17±101.39152.33±33.603.23±0.4186.66±23.00563.00±124.35
 Postop658.33±86.5783.16±12.702.01±0.20115.83±16.89389.00±97.80
GPPreop781.33±103.12150.00±34.743.08±0.3774.50±17.87496.33±79.89
 Postop702.33±84.0686.66±11.462.35±0.36107.00±15.97367.50±90.88
SOPreop778.17±90.72146.50±39.322.98±0.34113.16±38.32503.83±75.04
 Postop829.17±69.24104.50±9.973.13±0.27101.00±20.95488.33±69.03

[i] SG, sleeve gastrectomy; GP, gastric plication; SO, sham-operated; Preop, preoperative; Postop, postoperative.

Decreasing body mass of rats after surgery

Four weeks after surgery body mass decreased in both categories of bariatric surgery groups: GS (783.17±101.39 vs. 658.33±86.57 g; P<0.0001) and GP (781.33±103.12 vs. 702.33±84.06 g; P=0.0004). No statistical difference regarding body weight was found four weeks postoperative between the GS and GP groups (658.33±86.57 vs. 702.33±84.06 g; P>005). An increase in body mass was observed in the SO group (778.17±90.72 vs. 829.17±69.24 g; P=0.004) (Table I).

Decreasing fasting plasma glucose levels after surgery

There were significant lower fasting glucose levels at 4 weeks postoperative in the SG group compared to the SO group (83.16±12.70 vs. 104.50±9.97 mg/dl; P=0.016). The same trend was observed in the GP group vs. the SO group (86.66±11.46 vs. 104.5±9.97 mg/dl; P=0.01). There was no difference regarding mean glucose levels between the SG group compared to the GP group (P>0.05).

Changes of plasma ghrelin, adiponectin and leptin levels 1 month after surgery

Plasma acylated ghrelin levels decreased four weeks after surgery compared to preoperative levels in the SG group (3.23±0.41 vs. 2.01±0.2 ng/ml; P<0.05), GP group (3.08±0.37 vs. 2.35±0.36 ng/ml; P<0.05) while a mild but non-significant (NS) increase was revealed in the SO group (2.98±0.34 vs. 3.13±0.27 ng/ml; NS). Furthermore, leptin levels decreased four weeks after surgery compared to preoperative levels in the SG group (563.00±124.35 vs. 389.00±97.8 pg/ml; P<0.05), and the GP group (496.33±79.89 vs. 367.50±90.88 pg/ml; P<0.05). A mild but NS decrease was revealed after surgery in the SO group (503.83±75.04 vs. 488.33±69.03 pg/ml; NS), as well. Adiponectin levels increased four weeks after surgery in the SG group (86.66±23 vs. 115.83±16.89 ng/ml; P<0.05) and in the GP group (74.5±17.87 vs. 107±15.97 ng/ml; P<0.05), respectively. A NS decrease of adiponectin levels was revealed in the SO group (113.16±38.3 vs. 101±20.95 ng/ml; NS) (Table I).

Discussion

The present study used the Wistar rat to reproduce the sleeve gastrectomy and gastric plication procedures that are used in humans in order to investigate the hormonal changes induced by surgery. Bariatric surgery interventions have become a popular method of weight reduction due to the numerous benefits they bestow to morbidly obese patients, such as long-term weight loss and improvement in the quality of life (24).

Four weeks after surgery, the positive effects of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric plication were observed regarding weight loss and an improvement of plasma glucose levels.

Ghrelin, an orexigenic hormone, mainly secreted by the gastric mucosa of the fundus increases its expression during fasting and is suppressed during the postprandial period. However, in obese individuals fasting plasma ghrelin is decreased by 30% and does not respond accordingly to food ingestion (25). Furthermore, in severely obese patients employing conservative methods of weight reduction will not satisfactorily modify ghrelin levels (26), yet bariatric surgery, such as sleeve gastrectomy decrease ghrelin levels more than any other type of surgery (27). Previous studies have revealed that ghrelin levels are reduced immediately after restrictive bariatric surgery or in weight-stable patients (28,29). The results of the present study revealed that acylated ghrelin levels significantly decreased after SG as well as GP, compared to the SO group.

It is also worth noting that ghrelin circulates in an inactive (des-acylated) and an active (acylated) form. While the des-acylated ghrelin is the most frequent form, accounting for 80-90% of the circulating levels, the acylated ghrelin is responsible for any endocrine activity (30). In the present study we were able to measure acylated ghrelin levels.

It has been revealed that adipose tissue has an important endocrine function under physiological and pathophysiological conditions. Disproportional accumulation of white adipose tissue in overweight and obese individuals is accompanied by a generalized change in the circulating levels of several adipokines (31).

In obese patients a dysregulation of metabolic parameters occurs such as worse lipid profiles, increased insulin resistance and a pro-inflammatory state (32). Moreover, adipokines have a strong contribution to the progression of obesity because they are secreted under altered conditions (32). It is still under debate whether adipokine deregulation is a cause or a consequence of metabolic alterations.

One such adipokine is adiponectin, having normally a hypoglycemic, insulin-sensitizing and anti-inflammatory effect. Initially, it was thought to be produced only by adipose tissue. However, subsequently it was demonstrated that adiponectin is expressed in other tissues including liver parenchyma cells human and murine, osteoblasts, myocytes, epithelial cells, and placental tissue (12). However, in obese individuals, adiponectin levels are severely reduced leading to deleterious metabolic results (33). Some studies even suggest that adiponectin may even serve as an early marker for diabetes mellitus because serum adiponectin levels are negatively associated with BMI in healthy individuals but are decreased in T2DM (34-37). Numerous studies have revealed that the adiponectin level is lower in the insulin-resistant stage and increased with improved insulin sensitivity after weight loss (19,38-40). Bariatric surgery is known to markedly increase insulin sensitivity in severely obese adults (41). The present results revealed an increase in adiponectin serum levels after bariatric surgery, both after SG and GP, without any significant change in the SO group, results concordant with data from the literature (19).

Leptin, on the other hand, is an anorexigenic hormone secreted by the adipose tissue and its concentration is mostly correlated to total body fat mass (42), having an antagonist action to ghrelin. Since leptin improves peripheral insulin sensitivity by suppressing glucagon secretion, resistance to it leads to obesity (43). Following its release into the blood stream, leptin crosses the blood-brain barrier and binds itself to presynaptic γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)ergic neurons where it produces its effects (3). Although leptin receptors are mostly present in the central nervous system in the afferent satiety centers of the hypothalamus, they are also expressed in peripheral organs, such as adipose tissues, skeletal muscles, pancreatic β cells, and the liver, indicating endocrine, autocrine, and paracrine roles of leptin in energy regulation (3). Serum levels of leptin decrease in case of fasting, dieting, lipodystrophy or uncontrolled type 1 diabetes mellitus, which prompts stimulation of the hunger center of the brain (3).

Animal experiments are fundamental in understanding the most important mechanisms regarding obesity. According to Workman et al ‘the current excellence of animal care standards are consistent with the experimental conditions needed when conducting research’ (44).

The major limitations of this study are the small sample size that underwent surgery and the short postoperative follow-up time, but having in view it was an experimental study, group sizes are expected to be smaller.

In conclusion, SG and GP were revealed to lead to significant weight loss through a reduction in gastric capacity. The present study revealed that serum glucose levels, ghrelin and leptin levels decreased after SG and GP, while adiponectin levels improved. This may suggest that there is a hormonal contribution in weight loss. Further studies are required in order to disentangle the complex mechanisms regarding obesity, weight loss and hormonal changes.

Acknowledgements

Not applicable.

Funding

This study was partially supported by a grant from the ‘Victor Babes’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Projects for young researchers-II-C3-TC-2015-OPTIM GALOP Acronym (Proiecte pentru tineri cercetatori programul II-C3-TC-2015 ACRONIM OPTIM GALOP).

Availability of data and materials

The datasets used and/or analyzed during the present study are available from the first author on reasonable request.

Authors' contributions

LS, FL, CD, CT, AI and AD were involved in the conception of the study and experimental surgery. DBN, RG, FO and DS contributed to data collection, interpretation and statistical analysis. LS, FL, CD, CT, AI and AD wrote the manuscript. DBN, RG, FO and DS revised the manuscript for important intellectual content. All authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript.

Ethics approval and consent to participate

The present study meets the ethical guidelines, including adherence to the legal requirements of the study country. The study was approved by the local Ethics Committee of the ‘Pius Brinzeu’ Clinical University Country Hospital Timisoara (no. 204/2020), in compliance with the European Union laws.

Patient consent for publication

Not applicable.

Competing interests

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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Stoica L, Gadea R, Navolan D, Lazar F, Duta C, Stoian D, Tarta C, Olaru F, Isaic A, Dobrescu A, Dobrescu A, et al: Plasma ghrelin, adiponectin and leptin levels in obese rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus after sleeve gastrectomy and gastric plication. Exp Ther Med 21: 264, 2021.
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Stoica, L., Gadea, R., Navolan, D., Lazar, F., Duta, C., Stoian, D. ... Dobrescu, A. (2021). Plasma ghrelin, adiponectin and leptin levels in obese rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus after sleeve gastrectomy and gastric plication. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 21, 264. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.9695
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Stoica, L., Gadea, R., Navolan, D., Lazar, F., Duta, C., Stoian, D., Tarta, C., Olaru, F., Isaic, A., Dobrescu, A."Plasma ghrelin, adiponectin and leptin levels in obese rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus after sleeve gastrectomy and gastric plication". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 21.3 (2021): 264.
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Stoica, L., Gadea, R., Navolan, D., Lazar, F., Duta, C., Stoian, D., Tarta, C., Olaru, F., Isaic, A., Dobrescu, A."Plasma ghrelin, adiponectin and leptin levels in obese rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus after sleeve gastrectomy and gastric plication". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 21, no. 3 (2021): 264. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.9695