Research Article

Expression of Circulating MicroRNAs and Myokines and Interactions with Serum Osteopontin in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Moderate and Poor Glycemic Control: A Biochemical and Molecular Study

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Changes in osteopontin (OPN) (a) and myokines, irisin (b) and adropin (c), in moderate glycemic controlled T2D (MCT2D; >7-8% HbA1c, ) and poor glycemic controlled T2D (PCT2D; >8% HbA1c, ). The results showed significant increase () in the levels of OPN (a) and decrease () in the levels of irisin (b) and adropin (c) in poor glycemic controlled T2D patients compared to moderate glycemic controlled T2D. In addition, female patients showed higher significant change () in the studied parameters (OPN, irisin, and adropin), respectively, compared to male subjects of the same group. Significance at a (male vs. female); b (moderately controlled vs. poorly controlled type 2 diabetes).
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