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ArticleIrish journal of medical science2025

Investigation of the association between MSR1 serum levels and type 2 diabetes: a preliminary study.

Basak Ilgaz, Gizem Akoglu, Aleyna Alioglu, Ahu Soyocak, Funda Seher Ozalp Ates, Derya Argun

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Basak IlgazFaculty of Medicine, Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-4481-7597
Gizem AkogluFaculty of Medicine, Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-3765-0089
Aleyna AliogluFaculty of Medicine, Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-2415-4826
Ahu SoyocakFaculty of Medicine, Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul, Türkiye. ahusoyocak@aydin.edu.tr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0999-2774
Funda Seher Ozalp AtesFaculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0475-7612
Derya ArgunFaculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0141-3515

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TUBİTAK 1919B012206429
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Abstract

backgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by peripheral insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion. It is prevalent worldwide including in Turkey and is a major contributor to metabolic and inflammatory complications. Macrophage Scavenger Receptor 1 (MSR1), a class A scavenger receptor (SR-A1), is primarily expressed in macrophages and plays a significant role in the immune response. MSR1 has been implicated in the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases, yet its precise role in glucose metabolism remains unclear, despite reports suggesting a correlation between its transcript levels and insulin sensitivity.

aimsThis study aimed to evaluate the association between serum MSR1 levels and insulin resistance in patients with T2DM and to investigate its potential as a therapeutic target.

methodsThe study included 40 patients with T2DM and 40 healthy volunteers. Blood samples were collected and sera were separated by centrifugation and stored at -80 °C. MSR1 serum levels were measured using a commercial ELISA kit (NE010338901) and absorbance was read at 450 nm. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 21.

resultsMSR1 levels were higher in the diabetic group than in controls; however, the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.897).

conclusionsThe findings suggest a potential association between MSR1 and T2DM. Although the difference was not statistically significant, the observed trend supports the need for further studies with larger sample sizes to clarify the potential role and clinical relevance of MSR1 as a biomarker or therapeutic target.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Insulin ResistanceScavenger Receptors, Class AAdultAgedBiomarkersCase-Control StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedTurkeyBiomarkersMSR1 protein, humanScavenger Receptors, Class AELISAMSR1SerumT2DMType 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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