Neuromedin U and BMI correlation in T1DM and T2DM vs healthy controls: A comparative study

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess serum Neuromedin U (NmU) levels in patients with Type 1 (T1DM) and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) vs healthy controls and evaluate the correlation between NmU and body mass index (BMI). Research design and methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 134 participants: 45 with T1DM, 49 with T2DM, and 40 healthy controls. Serum NmU levels were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the correlation with BMI was assessed. Results: NmU levels were not significantly different between diabetic patients and healthy controls. No significant correlation was observed between NmU and BMI in T1DM or T2DM groups. However, the healthy control group found a significant inverse correlation between NmU and BMI (rho = -0.373, p < 0.05). Conclusions: NmU may not be a direct biomarker for diabetes, but its significant correlation with BMI in healthy individuals suggests a potential role in metabolic regulation. This is the first study ever conducted to compare NmU levels across diabetic subtypes, offering novel insights into the role of in metabolic homeostasis. (c) 2025 SEEN and SED. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.