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Sirtuin-1 and Advanced Glycation End-products in Postmenopausal Women With Coronary Disease

Phase 3
Conditions
Coronary Artery Disease Progression
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03943459
Lead Sponsor
InCor Heart Institute
Brief Summary

Higher consumption of fruits and vegetables promote greater availability of phenolic compounds and these compounds were associated with vascular health. Quercetin, a phenolic compound, is the most abundant natural antioxidant belonging to the group of flavonoids. Quercetin improved lipoprotein metabolism, had antioxidant capacity, produced vasodilating substances in the vascular endothelium and reduced platelet aggregability. Likewise, statins are medications known to reduce cardiovascular events in women with coronary disease by reducing serum LDL-cholesterol. Therefore, a number of metabolic pathways are responsible for vascular health. The serum concentration and gene expression of sirtuin 1 (Sirt1) and RAGE soluble (sRAGE) are directly associated with vascular protection. This study will analyse the influence of atorvastatin and quercetin on serum concentrations and gene expression of Sirt1 and sRAGE in postmenopausal women with stable coronary artery disease.

Detailed Description

Higher consumption of fruits and vegetables promote greater availability of phenolic compounds and these compounds were associated with vascular health. Quercetin, a phenolic compound, is the most abundant natural antioxidant belonging to the group of flavonoids. Quercetin improved lipoprotein metabolism, had antioxidant capacity, produced vasodilating substances in the vascular endothelium and reduced platelet aggregability. Likewise, statins are medications known to reduce cardiovascular events in women with coronary artery disease (CAD) by reducing serum LDL-cholesterol. Therefore, a number of metabolic pathways are responsible for vascular health. The serum concentration and gene expression of sirtuin 1 (Sirt1) and RAGE soluble (sRAGE) are directly associated with vascular protection. This study will analyse the influence of atorvastatin and quercetin on serum concentrations and gene expression of Sirt1 and sRAGE in postmenopausal women with stable coronary artery disease and also the correlation between the changes in serum concentration of Sirt1 and sRAGE and the changes in lipid profile, inflammatory biomarkers and sex hormones in response to these drugs. This is a 60-day randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study in 60 postmenopausal women with CAD, divided into three groups with 20 women each: Group 1 - Quercetin (500 mg / day); Group 2 - atorvastatin (80 mg / day): Group 3 - control.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • postmenopausal women,
  • angiographic documented coronary artery disease,
  • stable coronary artery disease
Exclusion Criteria
  • BMI <18,1 Kg/m2,
  • smoking,
  • hypo or hyperthyroidism,
  • rheumatic disease,
  • use of alcohol,
  • hepatic failure,
  • renal failure
  • hormone replacement therapy
  • use of insulin

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
QuercetinQuercetin20 patients treated with quercetin 500 mg/day
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sirtuin-160 days

serum concentration of sirtuin-1

Soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products60 days

serum concentration of soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

INCOR - Heart Institute

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São Paulo, Brazil

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