HIV: Metabolic Abnormalities

描述(申请人提供)：接受高效抗逆转录病毒疗法(HAART)的艾滋病毒感染者经历了胰岛素抵抗和脂肪再分配的患病率和发生率增加，这两者都与糖尿病和心血管疾病的高风险相关。艾滋病毒感染者的胰岛素抵抗机制知之甚少，而且大多数研究都没有根据人体脂肪分布的变化来检查人。中心性脂肪沉积和外周脂肪萎缩的胰岛素抵抗的发病机制可能不同；脂肪分解速度增加可能会改变外周肌肉和肝脏中的脂肪含量，导致外周和肝脏对胰岛素敏感性的不同影响。更好地了解艾滋病毒感染者的胰岛素抵抗将有助于有针对性的治疗和预防工作。这项K23指导的以患者为导向的研究职业发展奖提出了一种翻译方法，利用磁共振波谱(MRS)检查患有中枢性脂肪沉积或外周脂肪萎缩的HIV感染者的胰岛素抵抗的主要部位和机制。这项建议的具体目的是：1)使用优降糖高胰岛素钳夹和稳定的同位素输注检测患有中枢脂肪沉积或外周脂肪萎缩的HIV感染者的外周和肝脏胰岛素敏感性；2)使用MRS测量患有胰岛素抵抗和中枢脂肪沉积或外周脂肪萎缩的HIV感染者外周肌肉和肝脏组织中的脂肪含量；3)获得二甲双胍与安慰剂对患有胰岛素抵抗和中枢脂肪萎缩的HIV感染者的外周和肝脏胰岛素敏感性和脂质含量的影响的初步数据，评价吡格列酮与安慰剂对伴有胰岛素抵抗和外周脂肪萎缩的HIV感染者外周和肝脏胰岛素敏感性及血脂含量的影响。这一职业发展奖将允许在葡萄糖/胰岛素钳研究、稳定同位素方法方面的实验室实践培训，而米歇尔教授的课程将包括高级生物统计学、临床试验设计和临床研究的伦理学。在进行公开临床试验和建立数据安全监测委员会方面也将获得实践经验。课程、实验室培训、临床试验的完成和多学科指导团队将为最终发展成为一名独立的临床研究人员提供全面和严格的计划。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): HIV-infected persons on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) experience an increased prevalence and incidence of insulin resistance and fat redistribution, which are both associated with a heightened risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The mechanism of insulin resistance in HIV-infected persons is poorly understood, and most studies have not examined persons based on changes in body fat distribution. The pathogenesis of insulin resistance in persons with central fat deposition vs. peripheral fat atrophy may differ; increased rates of lipolysis may alter fat content in the peripheral muscle and liver, leading to differential effects on peripheral and hepatic insulin sensitivity. A better understanding of insulin resistance in HIV-infected persons will allow targeted treatment and preventive efforts. This K23 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award proposes a translational approach to examine the primary site and mechanism of insulin resistance, using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), in HIV-infected subjects with either central fat deposition or peripheral fat atrophy. The specific aims of this proposal are 1) To examine peripheral and hepatic insulin sensitivity using eugylcemic hyperinsulinemic clamp and stable isotope infusion in HIV-infected subjects with either central fat deposition or peripheral fat atrophy 2) To measure lipid content in peripheral muscle and hepatic tissue using MRS in HIV-infected subjects with insulin resistance and either central fat deposition or peripheral fat atrophy 3) To obtain preliminary data on the effect of metformin vs. placebo on peripheral and hepatic insulin sensitivity and lipid content in HIV-infected subjects with insulin resistance and central fat deposition, and to assess the effect of pioglitazone vs. placebo on peripheral and hepatic insulin sensitivity and lipid content in HIV-infected subjects with insulin resistance and peripheral fat atrophy. This Career Development Award will allow hands-on laboratory training in glucose/insulin clamp studies, stable isotope methods, and MRS. Didactic coursework will include advanced biostatistics, clinical trial design, and ethics of clinical investigation. Practical experience in conducting an open clinical trial and establishing a data safety monitoring board will also be gained. The coursework, laboratory training, completion of a clinical trial, and multidisciplinary mentoring team will provide a comprehensive and rigorous program for ultimate development as an independent clinical investigator.