Level C· Early human research exploring benefitsProspective StudyPubMedOpen access

Effects of obesity-associated plasma markers on adipose stem cell function and epigenetic regulation.

Bispo AFS., de Jesus Simao J., Moraes MA., Abel ABM., Plata VTG., Telles MM.

Prospective Study with a reported sample of 16, published in Obesity (Silver Spring) (2025) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Prospective Study
Journal
Obesity (Silver Spring) (2025)
Country
United States
Reported sample size
16
Source database
PubMed
PMID
40518865
PMCID
PMC12304845
DOI
10.1002/oby.24321
Citations
7

Abstract (original English)

Objective This study investigates the correlations between obesity-related plasma markers and epigenetic/inflammatory changes in white adipose tissue (WAT), focusing on adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs). We hypothesize that obesity modulates histone H3K27 marks, modified by demethylases (lysine-specific demethylase 6A and 6B [KDM6A/KDM6B]) and acetylases (CREB-binding protein [CREBBP]/histone acetyltransferase EP300), affecting ASC function. Methods Serum and visceral WAT (omental region) was collected from male patients (n = 16, 30-50 years old) undergoing elective gastric or bariatric surgery. BMI and obesity markers were correlated with changes in ASCs (transcript expression, proliferation, and secretion) using reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction. Results ASCs from individuals with higher BMI exhibited slower proliferation, increased inflammatory profile, and reduced adipogenic potential, with lower expression of key adipogenic genes. H3K27 acetylase transcripts were also negatively correlated with adipogenesis regulators. Moreover, C-C motif chemokine 2 (CCL2) and KDM6A expression was higher in the group with obesity, as were CREBBP and EP300. Finally, leptin levels positively correlated with serum, WAT, and ASC CCL2 expression. In vitro, leptin exposure enhanced CCL2 expression/secretion and increased KDM6A/KDM6B and EP300 transcription. Conclusions In vitro le

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  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.

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Early human evidence such as case series or small samples is exploring possible benefits.

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HumansMaleEpigenesis, GeneticObesityAdultMiddle AgedBiomarkersStem CellsJumonji Domain-Containing Histone DemethylasesAdipogenesis

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