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ArticleDiabetology & metabolic syndrome2025

Peripheral blood heat shock protein 27 correlates with information processing speed and executive function, potentially serving as a marker for mild cognitive impairment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Shufang Yang, Haoqiang Zhang, Wenwen Zhu, Tong Niu, Huzaifa Fareeduddin Mohammed Farooqui, Jue Wang, Mingyue Yang, Enlin Liu, Shaohua Wang

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Shufang Yang *Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
Haoqiang Zhang *Department of Endocrinology, Centre for Leading Medicine and Advanced Technologies of IHM, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
Wenwen Zhu *Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
Tong NiuDepartment of Endocrinology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
Huzaifa Fareeduddin Mohammed FarooquiDepartment of Endocrinology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
Jue WangDepartment of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China.
Mingyue YangDepartment of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China.
Enlin LiuDepartment of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China.
Shaohua WangDepartment of Endocrinology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University, Nanjing, China. gyjwsh@126.com.

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China Endocrine Metabolism Talent Research Project from China International Medical Foundation 2023-N-03-12National Natural Science Foundation of China 81870568Research Funds of Center for Leading Medicine and Advanced Technologies of IHM 2023IHM02006Taizhou People's Hospital Hospital-level Scientific Research Fund Project ZL202219
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Abstract

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aimsPrevious study found that interleukin 1β (IL-1β) is associated with diabetic cognitive dysfunction. Heat shock protein 27 (HSP27) is one of the factors related to IL-1β associated inflammation. Here, we aim to investigate the role of HSP27 in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). MATERIALS AND

methodsIn this study, individuals with T2DM with and without MCI were recruited and categorized into Control and MCI groups. Plasma HSP27 levels were assessed and compared between the Control and MCI groups. Furthermore, the relationship between HSP27 and diabetic dysfunction was elucidated through association and regression analyses. Finally, diagnostic values were determined using ROC curves.

resultsIn humans, individuals with T2DM and MCI exhibit decreased levels of HSP27 compared to those without MCI. Notably, the levels of HSP27 are associated with neuropsychological test scores that reflect cognitive preferences. Additionally, decreased HSP27 levels serve as one of the risk factors for MCI in T2DM patients (OR = 0.355, P = 0.002). Moreover, there is a defined cut-off point for HSP27 in diagnosing MCI, set at 3.51 pg/ml, with a sensitivity of 47.2%, a specificity of 94.4%, and an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.695.

conclusionsGenerally speaking, HSP27 is linked to cognitive decline in individuals with T2DM. Decreased levels of HSP27 in plasma are identified as both a risk factor for MCI and a potential diagnostic biomarker for MCI in patients with T2DM. The diagnostic value of HSP27 in MCI is primarily reflected in its demonstrated true negative rate.

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Heat shock protein 27Mild cognitive impairmentType 2 diabetes mellitus

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