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Feng Y, Xu W, Tang S, Ye Z, Fang P, Abdullah G, Yang H, Kong D, Huang H, Wang Y, Xuan M, Zhou Y, Xue Y. Inflammation, nutrition, and biological aging: The prognostic role of Naples prognostic score in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease outcomes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2024; 213:111749. [PMID: 38906332 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2024.111749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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AIM This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of the Naples Prognostic Score (NPS) for predicting mortality in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and compare its performance with established non-invasive fibrosis scores, including the fibrosis-4 index (FIB-4) and NAFLD fibrosis score (NFS). METHODS Data from 10,035 NAFLD patients identified within the 1999-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were analyzed. Cox regression models assessed the association between NPS and all-cause mortality, while time-dependent ROC analysis compared its predictive accuracy with FIB-4 and NFS. Mediation analysis explored the role of phenotypic age acceleration (PhenoAgeAccel). RESULTS NPS was significantly associated with all-cause mortality, with each point increase corresponding to a 26 % increased risk (HR = 1.26, 95 % CI: 1.19-1.34). NPS demonstrated comparable predictive performance to FIB-4 and NFS, with further improvement when combined with either score (HRs of 2.03 and 2.11 for NPS + FIB-4 and NPS + NFS, respectively). PhenoAgeAccel mediated 31.5 % of the effect of NPS on mortality. CONCLUSIONS This study found that NPS has the potential to be an independent, cost-effective, and reliable novel prognostic indicator for NAFLD that may complement existing tools and help improve risk stratification and management strategies for NAFLD, thereby preventing adverse outcomes.
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- Yuntao Feng
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 200065 Shanghai, China.
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Pan Q, Peng Y, Ni H, Lin L, Luo B, Huang X, Chen L, Lin Y. Blood-urea-nitrogen-to-serum-albumin ratio in predicting the value of patients with contrast-induced nephropathy for coronary heart disease. Int Urol Nephrol 2024; 56:2075-2083. [PMID: 38281310 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-023-03915-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND The blood-urea-nitrogen (BUN)-to-serum-albumin (ALB) ratio (BAR) has been identified as a novel indicator of both inflammatory and nutritional status, exhibiting a correlation with adverse cardiovascular outcomes. This study aims to investigate the potential predictive value of BAR levels at admission for the development of CIN in patients undergoing coronary angiography (CAG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS Retrospective data were collected from patients who were admitted and underwent CAG or PCI between January 2018 and December 2022 at the Cardiac Medical Center of Union Hospital of Fujian Medical University, and the patients were divided into CIN and non-CIN groups. The BAR was computed by dividing the BUN count by the ALB count. Using multiple variable logistic regression, risk variables associated with the development of CIN were found. RESULTS A total of 156 patients developed CIN (7.78%). The development of CIN was predicted by a BAR ratio > 4.340 with a sensitivity of 84.0% and a specificity of 70.2%, according to receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. BAR, female gender, diuretic use, and statin medication use were found to be independent predictors of CIN using multifactorial analysis. CONCLUSIONS When patients are receiving CAG/PCI, BAR is a simple-to-use marker that can be used independently to predict the presence of CIN.
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- Qiong Pan
- Department of Nursing, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Nursing, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Nursing, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Nursing, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
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Wen J, Xia J, He Q, Giri M, Guo S. Association between protein intake, serum albumin and blood eosinophil in US asthmatic adults. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1383122. [PMID: 38835754 PMCID: PMC11148351 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1383122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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Background Presently, numerous studies have indicated that protein consumption and levels of blood albumin serve as important biomarkers for a range of respiratory illnesses. However, there have been few investigations into the correlation between protein consumption, serum albumin, and asthma. Methods Our analysis incorporated 2509 asthmatics from the 2011-2018 NHANES dataset. The investigation employed three linear regression models and XGBoost model to investigate the potential link between protein intake, serum albumin levels, and blood eosinophil counts (BEOC) in patients with asthma. The trend test, generalized additive model (GAM), and threshold effect model were utilized to validate this correlation. As well, we undertook stratified analyses to look at the correlation of serum albumin with BEOC among distinct populations. Results In the univariable regression model, which did not account for any covariates, we observed a positive correlation between protein intake and BEOC. However, univariable and multivariable regression analyses all suggested a negative connection of serum albumin with BEOC in asthma populations. In Model C, which took into account all possible factors, BEOC dropped by 2.82 cells/uL for every unit increase in serum albumin (g/L). Additionally, the GAM and threshold effect model validated that serum albumin and BEOC showed an inverted U-shaped correlation. Conclusion Our investigation discovered there was no independent link between asthmatics' protein intake and BEOC. However, we observed an inverted U-shaped relationship between serum albumin levels and BEOC, suggesting a possible relationship between the overall nutritional status of asthmatics and immune system changes. Our findings provide new directions for future research in the field of asthma management and therapy.
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- Jun Wen
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Medical University, Fujian, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Rafaqat S, Radoman Vujacic I, Behnoush AH, Sharif S, Klisic A. Role of Cardiac Biomarkers in Hepatic Disorders: A Literature Review. Metab Syndr Relat Disord 2024; 22:251-262. [PMID: 38377607 DOI: 10.1089/met.2023.0282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Various studies have reported the association between cardiac markers and hepatic disorders. The main objective of this review article was to elucidate the significance of important cardiac indicators such as ischemia-modified albumin, cardiac troponin, cardiac natriuretic peptides, creatine kinase, creatine kinase-MB, lactate dehydrogenase, heart-type fatty acid-binding protein, osteopontin, soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2, C-reactive protein, and lipoprotein(a) in the development of hepatic disorders. In addition, it highlighted recent notable discoveries and accomplishments in this field and identified areas requiring further investigation, ongoing discussions, and potential avenues for future research. Early identification and control of these cardiac markers might be helpful to control the prevalence of hepatic disorders associated with cardiovascular diseases.
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- Saira Rafaqat
- Department of Zoology (Molecular Physiology), Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Center of Montenegro, University of Montenegro-Faculty of Medicine, Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Department of Zoology (Molecular Physiology), Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- University of Montenegro-Faculty of Medicine, Podgorica, Montenegro
- Center for Laboratory Diagnostics, Primary Health Care Center, Podgorica, Montenegro
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Kurniawan RB, Oktafia P, Saputra PBT, Purwati DD, Saputra ME, Maghfirah I, Faizah NN, Oktaviono YH, Alkaff FF. The roles of C-reactive protein-albumin ratio as a novel prognostic biomarker in heart failure patients: A systematic review. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102475. [PMID: 38401823 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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C-Reactive Protein (CRP)-albumin ratio (CAR) is a novel prognostic biomarker that is predicted to be a more reliable indicator than CRP or albumin alone. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to evaluate the role of CAR in predicting poor outcomes of heart failure (HF) patients. We conducted a literature search across ProQuest, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Scopus. All related studies assessing CAR and reporting mortality outcomes or other adverse outcomes were assessed. A total of five studies with a total of 1821 patients were included in this review. CAR is significantly associated with all-causes in-hospital mortality and out-hospital mortality in patients with acute and chronic heart failure. CAR is associated with higher hospitalization rates, the number of hospitalizations, severe New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification, and the risk of advanced HF. In conclusion, CAR is significantly associated with poor HF outcomes including all-cause mortality (cardiac and non-cardiac death).
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga - Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia; Cardiovascular Research and Innovation Center, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga - Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia; Cardiovascular Research and Innovation Center, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga - Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia; Cardiovascular Research and Innovation Center, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga - Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia; Cardiovascular Research and Innovation Center, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands; Division of Pharmacology and Therapy, Department of Anatomy, Histology, and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
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Hossain MM, Cho SB, Kang DK, Nguyen QT, Kim IH. Comparative effects of dietary herbal mixture or guanidinoacetic acid supplementation on growth performance, cecal microbiota, blood profile, excreta gas emission, and meat quality in Hanhyup-3-ho chicken. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103553. [PMID: 38417333 PMCID: PMC10907848 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024] Open
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Phytogenic feed additives are renowned for their growth promotion, gut health enhancement, and disease prevention properties, which is important factors for sustaining prolonged poultry rearing. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of herbal mixture (mixture of ginseng and artichoke) or guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) on growth performance, cecal microbiota, excretal gas emission, blood profile, and meat quality in Hanhyup-3-ho chicken. A total of 360 one-day-old chickens (half males and half females) were allocated into one of 3 dietary treatments (12 replicate cages/treatment; 10 broilers/replicate cage) for 100 d of age. Experimental diets were CON: basal diet; TRT1: basal diet combined with 0.05% herbal mixture; and TRT2: basal diet combined with 0.06% GAA. All birds received a basal diet during the first 30 d, but from d 31 to 100, an experimental diet was supplied. The addition of 0.05% herbal mixture improved the average body weight gain and feed conversion ratio from d 31 to 100 as well as the overall experimental period. The cecal Lactobacillus, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella count remained consistent across all dietary treatments. Blood albumin and Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) levels increased in the herbal mixture supplemented diet. Additionally, there was a notable reduction in excretal NH3 and H2S emissions in the herbal mixture group. Furthermore, the herbal mixture group exhibited increased breast muscle weight, improved breast muscle color, improved water holding capacity, and a decrease in abdominal fat compared to the control group. Additionally, the supplementation of 0.06% GAA did not demonstrate any statistically significant impact on any evaluated parameter throughout the experiment. The results from the present investigation underscore the potential of ginseng together with artichoke extract supplementation as a viable feed additive, conferring improvements in growth performance, feed efficiency, excreta gas emission, meat quality parameters, and defense mechanism against oxidative stress in Hanhyup-3-ho chicken.
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- Md Mortuza Hossain
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook University, Choongnam 330-714, South Korea; Smart Animal Bio Institute Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook University, Choongnam 330-714, South Korea; Smart Animal Bio Institute Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook University, Choongnam 330-714, South Korea; Smart Animal Bio Institute Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Dankook University, Choongnam 330-714, South Korea; Smart Animal Bio Institute Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea..
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Casado-Losada I, Acosta M, Schädl B, Priglinger E, Wolbank S, Nürnberger S. Unlocking Potential: Low Bovine Serum Albumin Enhances the Chondrogenicity of Human Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells in Pellet Cultures. Biomolecules 2024; 14:413. [PMID: 38672430 PMCID: PMC11048491 DOI: 10.3390/biom14040413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Bovine serum albumin (BSA) plays a crucial role in cell culture media, influencing cellular processes such as proliferation and differentiation. Although it is commonly included in chondrogenic differentiation media, its specific function remains unclear. This study explores the effect of different BSA concentrations on the chondrogenic differentiation of human adipose-derived stromal/stem cells (hASCs). hASC pellets from six donors were cultured under chondrogenic conditions with three BSA concentrations. Surprisingly, a lower BSA concentration led to enhanced chondrogenesis. The degree of this effect was donor-dependent, classifying them into two groups: (1) high responders, forming at least 35% larger, differentiated pellets with low BSA in comparison to high BSA; (2) low responders, which benefitted only slightly from low BSA doses with a decrease in pellet size and marginal differentiation, indicative of low intrinsic differentiation potential. In all cases, increased chondrogenesis was accompanied by hypertrophy under low BSA concentrations. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study showing improved chondrogenicity and the tendency for hypertrophy with low BSA concentration compared to standard levels. Once the tendency for hypertrophy is understood, the determination of BSA concentration might be used to tune hASC chondrogenic or osteogenic differentiation.
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- Isabel Casado-Losada
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma-Surgery, Division of Trauma-Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (I.C.-L.); (M.A.)
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria (E.P.); (S.W.)
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma-Surgery, Division of Trauma-Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (I.C.-L.); (M.A.)
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria (E.P.); (S.W.)
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria (E.P.); (S.W.)
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria (E.P.); (S.W.)
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
- Department for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kepler University Hospital GmbH, Johannes Kepler University Linz, 4020 Linz, Austria
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria (E.P.); (S.W.)
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma-Surgery, Division of Trauma-Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (I.C.-L.); (M.A.)
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, 1200 Vienna, Austria (E.P.); (S.W.)
- Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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Tang W, Yao W, Wang W, Ding W, Ni X, He R. Association between admission albumin levels and 30-day readmission after hip fracture surgery in geriatric patients: a propensity score-matched study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:234. [PMID: 38528491 PMCID: PMC10962201 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07336-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the correlation admission albumin levels and 30-day readmission after hip fracture surgery in geriatric patients. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, 1270 geriatric patients admitted for hip fractures to a level I trauma center were included. Patients were stratified by clinical thresholds and albumin level quartiles. The association between admission albumin levels and 30-day readmission risk was assessed using multivariate logistic regression and propensity score-matched analyses. The predictive accuracy of albumin levels for readmission was evaluated by ROC curves. The dose-response relationship between albumin levels and readmission risk was examined. RESULTS The incidence of 30-day readmission was significantly higher among hypoalbuminemia patients than those with normal albumin levels (OR = 2.090, 95%CI:1.296-3.370, p = 0.003). Furthermore, propensity score-matched analyses demonstrated that patients in the Q2(35.0-37.9 g/L) (OR 0.621, 95%CI 0.370-1.041, p = 0.070), Q3(38.0-40.9 g/L) (OR 0.378, 95%CI 0.199-0.717, p < 0.001) and Q4 (≥ 41 g/L) (OR 0.465, 95%CI 0.211-0.859, p = 0.047) quartiles had a significantly lower risk of 30-day readmission compared to those in the Q1(< 35 g/L) quartile. These associations remained significant after propensity score matching (PSM) and subgroup analyses. Dose-response relationships between albumin levels and 30-day readmission were observed. CONCLUSIONS Lower admission albumin levels were independently associated with higher 30-day readmission rates in elderly hip fracture patients. Our findings indicate that serum albumin may assist perioperative risk assessment, and prompt correction of hypoalbuminemia and malnutrition could reduce short-term readmissions after hip fracture surgery in this high-risk population.
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- Wanyun Tang
- Department of Orthopedics, Zigong First People's Hospital, Zigong, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Dandong Central Hospital, China Medical University, Dandong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Dandong Central Hospital, China Medical University, Dandong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Dandong Central Hospital, China Medical University, Dandong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Dandong Central Hospital, China Medical University, Dandong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zigong Fourth People's Hospital, Zigong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zigong First People's Hospital, Zigong, China.
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Odanga JJ, Anderson SM, Breathwaite EK, Presnell SC, LeCluyse EL, Chen J, Weaver JR. Characterization of diseased primary human hepatocytes in an all-human cell-based triculture system. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6772. [PMID: 38514705 PMCID: PMC10957907 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57463-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Liver diseases, including NAFLD, are a growing worldwide health concern. Currently, there is a lack of suitable in vitro models that sustain basic primary human hepatocyte (PHH) morphology and functionality while supporting presentation of disease-associated phenotypic characteristics such as lipid accumulation and inflammasome activation. In TruVivo, an all-human triculture system (hTCS), basic metabolic functions were characterized in PHHs isolated from normal or diseased livers during two-weeks of culture. Decreases in albumin and urea levels and CYP3A4 activity were seen in diseased-origin PHHs compared to normal PHHs along with higher CYP2E1 expression. Positive expression of the macrophage markers CD68 and CD163 were seen in the diseased PHH preparations. Elevated levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and MCP-1 and the fibrotic markers CK-18 and TGF-β were also measured. Gene expression of FASN, PCK1, and G6PC in the diseased PHHs was decreased compared to the normal PHHs. Further characterization revealed differences in lipogenesis and accumulation of intracellular lipids in normal and diseased PHHs when cultured with oleic acid and high glucose. TruVivo represents a promising new platform to study lipogenic mechanisms in normal and diseased populations due to the preservation of phenotypic differences over a prolonged culture period.
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- Justin J Odanga
- Institute of Regenerative Med., LifeNet Health, 1864 Concert Dr., Virginia Beach, VA, USA
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- Institute of Regenerative Med., LifeNet Health, 1864 Concert Dr., Virginia Beach, VA, USA
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- Institute of Regenerative Med., LifeNet Health, 1864 Concert Dr., Virginia Beach, VA, USA
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- Institute of Regenerative Med., LifeNet Health, 1864 Concert Dr., Virginia Beach, VA, USA
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- Research and Development, LifeNet Health LifeSciences, 6 Davis Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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- Institute of Regenerative Med., LifeNet Health, 1864 Concert Dr., Virginia Beach, VA, USA
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- Institute of Regenerative Med., LifeNet Health, 1864 Concert Dr., Virginia Beach, VA, USA.
- LifeSciences Product Development, LifeNet Health, 1864 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, USA.
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Qi H, Wang B, Zhu L. Independent associations of serum calcium with or without albumin adjustment and serum phosphorus with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: results from NHANES 1999-2018. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1323990. [PMID: 38505748 PMCID: PMC10948406 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1323990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Background The associations of serum calcium and phosphorus with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) remain unclear. In addition, there may be an effect of albumin correction on the association between serum calcium and NAFLD. We aimed to explore these relationships in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Methods Eligible adult individuals from NHANES 1999-2018 were recruited for the study. We explored the associations of serum calcium, albumin-adjusted serum calcium, and serum phosphorus with NAFLD in multivariable-adjusted regression models. In addition, restricted cubic spline (RCS), stratified analysis, and multiple sensitivity analyses were used for further elaboration. Results The study sample consisted of 20,900 participants, with an observed NAFLD prevalence of 44.65%. Fully adjusted models indicated that serum calcium was inversely associated with NAFLD (odds ratio [OR] and 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.70 (0.62, 0.78), p<0.0001), whereas albumin-adjusted serum calcium was positively associated with NAFLD (OR and 95% CI=1.59 (1.41, 1.79), p<0.0001). RCS modeling indicated that serum calcium without and with albumin adjustment was linearly(p nonlinear = 0.083) and nonlinearly (p nonlinear < 0.0001) associated with NAFLD, respectively, whereas serum phosphorus showed a U-shaped relationship with NAFLD(p nonlinear < 0.0001). Gender is a significant influence in all associations, and other variables may also have an effect. Sensitivity analyses indicated that these associations were independent of additional significant confounders. Conclusion Serum calcium and phosphorus were significantly associated with the development of NAFLD. These findings suggest the potential clinical significance of serum calcium/phosphorus and albumin levels in individuals at high risk for NAFLD. Our study supports the potential role of serum calcium/phosphorus homeostasis in the pathophysiology of NAFLD and could serve as NAFLD-related biomarkers.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Takahashi H, Asakawa K, Kosakai Y, Lee T, Rokuda M. Comparative effectiveness of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors on liver function in patients with type 2 diabetes in Japan: A real-world data analysis. Diabetes Obes Metab 2024; 26:997-1007. [PMID: 38086547 DOI: 10.1111/dom.15399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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AIM To compare the effects of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) versus dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP4is) on liver function in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Japan. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a Japanese retrospective cohort study using the RWD Database (1 January 2015 to 24 September 2021). Patients newly treated with an SGLT2i or a DPP4i were matched 1:4 (SGLT2i:DPP4i) using propensity score. The primary endpoint was the change from baseline to 1 year after the index date in alanine aminotransferase (ALT). Secondary endpoints included change from baseline in various laboratory test results, including the Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) index, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), albumin and HbA1c. Endpoints were compared between treatment groups using Welch's t-test in the full population and in subgroups stratified by baseline characteristics. RESULTS Baseline characteristics of 955 and 3063 matched patients newly treated with an SGLT2i and a DPP4i, respectively, were well balanced. Patients receiving an SGLT2i had significantly greater reductions in ALT, FIB-4 index and GGT and a significantly greater increase in albumin than patients receiving a DPP4i. A significantly greater change from baseline in ALT was observed in the SGLT2i group than in the DPP4i group among subgroups with lower baseline FIB-4 index and HbA1c. CONCLUSIONS In this study, improvements in various measures, including ALT, the FIB-4 index, GGT and albumin, were observed with SGLT2is compared with DPP4is, suggesting that SGLT2is may provide hepatoprotective benefits, including the prevention of liver fibrosis, in patients with T2D in Japan.
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- Hirokazu Takahashi
- Liver Center, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
- Division of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Saga, Japan
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Hu JW, Shi T. Postoperative Prognostic Nutritional Index and Fibrinogen Could Well Predict Poor Prognosis of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Patients After Surgery. Braz J Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 39:e20220185. [PMID: 38426429 PMCID: PMC10903007 DOI: 10.21470/1678-9741-2022-0185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Inflammatory and immunological factors play pivotal roles in the prognosis of acute type A aortic dissection. We aimed to evaluate the prognostic values of immune-inflammatory parameters in acute type A aortic dissection patients after surgery. METHODS A total of 127 acute type A aortic dissection patients were included. Perioperative clinical data were collected through the hospital's information system. The outcomes studied were delayed extubation, reintubation, and 30-day mortality. Multivariate logistic regression analysis and receiver operating characteristic analysis were used to screen the risk factors of poor prognosis. RESULTS Of all participants, 94 were male, and mean age was 51.95±11.89 years. The postoperative prognostic nutritional indexes were lower in delayed extubation patients, reintubation patients, and patients who died within 30 days. After multivariate regression analysis, the postoperative prognostic nutritional index was a protective parameter of poor prognosis. The odds ratios (95% confidence interval) of postoperative prognostic nutritional index were 0.898 (0.815, 0.989) for delayed extubation and 0.792 (0.696, 0.901) for 30-day mortality. Low postoperative fibrinogen could also well predict poor clinical outcomes. The odds ratios (95% confidence interval) of postoperative fibrinogen were 0.487 (0.291, 0.813) for delayed extubation, 0.292 (0.124, 0.687) for reintubation, and 0.249 (0.093, 0.669) for 30-day mortality. CONCLUSION Postoperative prognostic nutritional index and postoperative fibrinogen could be two promising markers to identify poor prognosis of acute type A aortic dissection patients after surgery.
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- Jia-Wen Hu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of
Medical School, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of
Medical School, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China
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Chen G, Fan L, Yang T, Xu T, Wang Z, Wang Y, Kong L, Sun X, Chen K, Xie Q, Zhao H. Prognostic nutritional index (PNI) and risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and advanced liver fibrosis in US adults: Evidence from NHANES 2017-2020. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25660. [PMID: 38390093 PMCID: PMC10881309 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Objective This study explored the potential association between the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) and the incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and advanced liver fibrosis (AF) in the adult population of the United States. Methods Information on 6409 participants ≥18 years old was downloaded from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2017 to 2020. Multivariate analysis was combined with demographic factors to assess the relationships between PNI, NAFLD, and AF. A restricted cubic spline (RCS) was used to characterise the nonlinear association between the PNI and NAFLD and AF. Results Patients without NAFLD had substantially lower mean values for parameters such as age, lymphocyte count, neutrophil count, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), systemic immune-inflammatory index (SII), total cholesterol, triglycerides, HbA1c, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) than patients with NAFLD. Interestingly, non-NAFLD patients showed a pronounced increase in serum albumin levels compared to their NAFLD counterparts. In the subset without AF, there were discernibly lower measures of NLR, age, AST, ALT, γ-glutamyl transferase, triglycerides, neutrophil count, and body mass index (BMI) than in patients with AF. It was evident that those without AF had markedly elevated mean albumin and PNI levels in comparison to AF-affected individuals. In the comprehensive multivariable framework, a direct correlation was observed between PNI and NAFLD (adjusted odds ratio[aOR] = 1.07, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.05-1.09; p < 0.001), whereas PNI and AF were inversely correlated (aOR = 0.92; 95% CI: 0.88-0.96; p < 0.001). Within the RCS model, a swift ascendancy was noted in the relationship between the PNI and NAFLD, peaking at approximately 52. Conversely, a non-linear inverse association was observed between PNI and AF. Conclusion Our analytical results indicate that elevated PNI levels are positively associated with an increased risk of NAFLD, but inversely related to the risk of AF. For robust validation of these observations, further research is required.
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- Ge Chen
- Qingdao Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
- The First Department of Gastroenterology, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- The First Department of Gastroenterology, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- The First Department of Gastroenterology, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- The First Department of Gastroenterology, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
- The First Department of Gastroenterology, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- The First Department of Gastroenterology, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- The First Department of Gastroenterology, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- The First Department of Gastroenterology, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Laizhou Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Laizhou, Shandong, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The First Department of Gastroenterology, Qingdao Central Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group), Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Tu A, Zhu X, Dastjerdi PZ, Yin Y, Peng M, Zheng D, Peng Z, Wang E, Wang X, Jing W. Evaluate the clinical efficacy of traditional Chinese Medicine as the neoadjuvant treatment in reducing the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with hepatitis B-related cirrhosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24437. [PMID: 38322894 PMCID: PMC10843996 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Background Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been used for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) at every therapeutic stage, even before tumor formation. However, the efficacy of TCM in reducing the incidence of HCC in patients with chronic hepatitis B-related cirrhosis remains unclear. This study aims to address this gap. Methods Publications were collected from PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, Sino Med, VIP, and Wan Fang Databases. Relative risk (RR) was calculated with a 95 % confidence interval (CI). Heterogeneity was assessed. The Cochrane Collaboration's tool was used to assess the risk of bias. Results 10 studies with 2702 patients showed that the combination therapy significantly reduced the incidence of HCC in patients with post-hepatitis B cirrhosis at 1, 3, and 5 years. However, the preventive effects of TCM were in compensated cirrhosis, but not the decompensated cirrhosis. Furthermore, TCM correlated with improved liver function and enhanced virological response. Conclusion Combination therapy with TCM demonstrated the certain potential in reducing the incidence of HCC in patients with hepatitis B cirrhosis. This is attrinuted to the improvement of liver function and enhancement of the viral response. However, the efficacy of TCM in the field still needs more high-quality RCTs to provide stronger evidence in the future.
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- An Tu
- Hepatobiliary Department, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liver Diseases, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Hepatobiliary Department, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Department of Biomedical Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liver Diseases, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Hepatobiliary Department, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liver Diseases, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Hepatobiliary Department, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liver Diseases, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Hepatobiliary Department, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liver Diseases, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Hepatobiliary Department, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liver Diseases, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Hepatobiliary Department, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liver Diseases, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Hepatobiliary Department, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liver Diseases, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Hepatobiliary Department, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Liver Diseases, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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Wu N, Liu T, Tian M, Liu C, Ma S, Cao H, Bian H, Wang L, Feng Y, Qi J. Albumin, an interesting and functionally diverse protein, varies from 'native' to 'effective' (Review). Mol Med Rep 2024; 29:24. [PMID: 38099350 PMCID: PMC10784728 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2023.13147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Human serum albumins (HSAs) are synthesized in the liver and are the most abundant proteins in plasma of healthy human. They play an important role in the pathophysiological processes of the liver and even the whole organism. Previous studies have mainly focused on the regulation of HSAs' expression. However, with the progress of research in recent years, it has been found that the content of circulating albumin cannot fully reflect the biological function of albumin itself. Given the aforementioned fact, the concept of serum 'effective albumin concentration' has been proposed. It refers to the content of albumin that is structurally and functionally intact. Alterations in the molecular structure and function of albumin have been reported in a variety of diseases, including liver disease. Moreover, these changes have been verified to affect the progression of oxidative stress‑related diseases. However, the link between albumin structure and function has not been fully elaborated, and the mechanisms by which different forms of albumin affect disease also need to be further investigated. In this context, the present review mainly expounded the biological characteristics and functions of albumin, summarized the different types of post‑translational modification of albumin, and discussed their functional changes and possible mechanisms in non‑alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, viral hepatitis and different stages of cirrhosis. This will help to improve understanding of the role of albumin in disease development and provide a more comprehensive physiological basis for it in disease treatment.
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- Nijin Wu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Immunology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Center for Liver Diseases Prevention and Control, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Center for Liver Diseases Prevention and Control, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
- Central Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, P.R. China
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Yin T, Wei W, Huang X, Liu C, Li J, Yi C, Yang L, Ma L, Zhang L, Zhao Y, Fu P. Serum total protein-to-albumin ratio predicts risk of death in septic acute kidney injury patients: A cohort study. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 127:111358. [PMID: 38118313 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.111358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Sepsis is the leading cause of acute kidney injury (AKI). Increasing evidence shows that serum total protein-to-albumin ratio (TAR) could serve as an inflammation- and nutrition-based prognostic marker in various diseases. The purpose of this study was to assess the prognostic value of TAR in predicting the clinical outcomes of septic AKI patients. METHODS We retrospectively enrolled septic AKI patients between August 2015 and August 2022 at West China Hospital of Sichuan University. Patients admitted between August 2015 and August 2021 were defined as the original cohort. The primary outcomes were 30-day and 90-day all-cause mortality of septic AKI patients. The secondary outcomes were septic shock, transfer to the intensive care unit, mechanical ventilation, requirement for renal replacement therapy, and stage 3 AKI. The utility of TAR was further verified in a validation cohort of septic AKI patients admitted between September 2021 and August 2022. RESULTS In the original cohort, a total of 309 eligible patients with a median age of 58 years were enrolled, of which 70.2 % were males. In multivariate Cox analysis, after adjustments for age, sex, and other confounding factors, higher TAR at admission was associated with an increased risk of 30-day and 90-day all-cause mortality in septic AKI patients (HR 1.91, 95 % CI 1.18-3.09, P = 0.008; HR 1.54, 95 % CI 1.01-2.34, P = 0.043, respectively). Subgroup analysis revealed no significant interactions in most strata. TAR at AKI diagnosis or discharge was not significantly related to 30-day (P = 0.120 and 0.153, respectively) or 90-day mortality (P = 0.147 and 0.124, respectively). We found no relationship between baseline TAR and septic shock, transfer to the intensive care unit, mechanical ventilation, requirement for renal replacement therapy, or stage 3 AKI (all P > 0.05). In the validation cohort of 81 septic AKI patients, TAR at admission remained a significant prognosticator for 30-day and 90-day mortality (HR 4.367, 95 % CI 1.20-15.87, P = 0.025; HR 4.237, 95 % CI 1.59-11.27, P = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS TAR at admission is an independent risk factor for 30-day and 90-day mortality in septic AKI patients and could be used as a convenient and economic septic AKI prognostic indicator.
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- Ting Yin
- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Wang S, Lin X, Zhu C, Dong Y, Guo Y, Xie Z, He X, Ju W, Chen M. Association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and increased glucose-to-albumin ratio in adults without diabetes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 14:1287916. [PMID: 38264288 PMCID: PMC10804880 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1287916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Background Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects approximately 30% of individuals globally. Both serum glucose and albumin were demonstrated to be potential markers for the development of NAFLD. We hypothesized that the risk of NAFLD may be proportional to the glucose-to-albumin ratio (GAR). Methods Based on information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2018, it was determined that GAR was associated with an increased risk of NAFLD and liver fibrosis utilizing weighted multivariable logistic regression. Participants with a fatty liver index (FLI) over 60 were identified with NAFLD, and those with an NAFLD fibrosis score (NFS) >0.676 with evidence of NAFLD were labeled with advanced hepatic fibrosis (AHF). The liver biopsy was utilized to verify the relationship between GAR and FLD in our center cohort. Mendelian randomization analysis investigated the genetic relationship between GAR and NAFLD. Results Of 15,534 eligible participants, 36.4% of participants were identified as NAFLD without AHF. GAR was positively correlated with the probability of NAFLD following full adjustment for possible variables (OR = 1.53, 95% CI: 1.39-1.67). It was confirmed that patients with NAFLD and AHF had an inferior prognosis. The relationship between GAR and NFS was favorable (R = 0.46, P< 0.0001), and NAFLD patients with a higher GAR tended to develop poor survival. In our center cohort, the association between GAR and NAFLD was verified. Conclusion Among participants without diabetes, greater GAR was linked to higher risks of NAFLD. In addition, NAFLD patients with higher GAR tended to develop liver fibrosis and adverse outcomes.
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- Shuai Wang
- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Organ Donation and Transplant Immunology, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial International Cooperation Base of Science and Technology (Organ Transplantation), Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Eastern Hospital of the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Organ Donation and Transplant Immunology, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial International Cooperation Base of Science and Technology (Organ Transplantation), Guangzhou, China
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Organ Donation and Transplant Immunology, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial International Cooperation Base of Science and Technology (Organ Transplantation), Guangzhou, China
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Organ Donation and Transplant Immunology, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial International Cooperation Base of Science and Technology (Organ Transplantation), Guangzhou, China
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Organ Donation and Transplant Immunology, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial International Cooperation Base of Science and Technology (Organ Transplantation), Guangzhou, China
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Organ Donation and Transplant Immunology, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial International Cooperation Base of Science and Technology (Organ Transplantation), Guangzhou, China
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Organ Donation and Transplant Immunology, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial International Cooperation Base of Science and Technology (Organ Transplantation), Guangzhou, China
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Organ Donation and Transplant Immunology, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial International Cooperation Base of Science and Technology (Organ Transplantation), Guangzhou, China
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Kipchumba B, Gitonga F, Jepchirchir C, Gitau GW, Okanya PW, Amwayi PW, Isaac AO, Nyabuga NJ. Alcohol spiked with zolpidem and midazolam potentiates inflammation, oxidative stress and organ damage in a mouse model. Forensic Toxicol 2024; 42:45-59. [PMID: 37814103 DOI: 10.1007/s11419-023-00674-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Crime-related spiking of alcoholic drinks with prescription drugs is quite common and has been happening for centuries. This study, therefore, evaluated the effects of oral administration of alcohol spiked with the zolpidem and midazolam potent sedatives on inflammation, oxidative stress and various organ damage in male Swiss albino mice. METHODS Mice were randomly assigned into six treatment groups; the first group constituted the normal control, the second group received 50 mg/kg body weight of zolpidem only, the third group received 50 mg/kg body weight zolpidem dissolved in 5 g/kg alcohol, the fourth group received 50 mg/kg midazolam only, the fifth group received midazolam (50 mg/kg) dissolved in 5 g/kg alcohol and the sixth group received 5 g/kg alcohol. RESULTS Alcohol-induced significant reduction in neurological function and altered blood hematological indicators. Such neurological impairment and negative effects on blood were exacerbated in mice administered with spiked alcohol. Additionally, midazolam and zolpidem enhanced alcohol-driven elevation of liver function markers; the serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT), total bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase. Exposure to alcohol and/or spiked alcohol led to significant augmentation of nitric oxide and malonaldehyde, with concomitant depletion of liver glutathione (GSH) levels. Similarly, serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor alpha and interferon-gamma were increased by co-exposure with midazolam or zolpidem. Alcohol-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity were amplified by exposure to alcohol spiked with midazolam/zolpidem. CONCLUSION Exposure to alcohol spiked with midazolam or zolpidem appears to exacerbate neurological deficits, inflammation, oxidative stress, and organ damage.
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- Biwott Kipchumba
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Kenya, 52428, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Kenya, 52428, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Kenya, 52428, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Kenya, 52428, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Kenya, 52428, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Kenya, 52428, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Health Sciences and Technology, Technical University of Kenya, 52428, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Kenya, 52428, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya.
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Suwała S, Białczyk A, Koperska K, Rajewska A, Krintus M, Junik R. Prevalence and Crucial Parameters in Diabesity-Related Liver Fibrosis: A Preliminary Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7760. [PMID: 38137829 PMCID: PMC10744287 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12247760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Diabetes and obesity have been recognized as confirmed risk factors for the occurrence of liver fibrosis. Despite the long-standing acknowledgment of "diabesity", the simultaneous existence of diabetes and obesity, scholarly literature has shown limited attention to this topic. The aim of this pilot study was to assess the prevalence of liver fibrosis among individuals with diabetes (specifically those who are obese) in order to identify the key factors associated with hepatofibrosis and determine the most important associations and differences between patients with and without liver fibrosis. The research included a total of 164 participants (48.17% had comorbid obesity). Liver elastography (Fibroscan) was performed on these individuals in addition to laboratory tests. Liver fibrosis was found in 34.76% of type 2 diabetes patients; male gender almost doubled the risk of hepatofibrosis (RR 1.81) and diabesity nearly tripled this risk (RR 2.81; however, in degree III of obesity, the risk was elevated to 3.65 times higher). Anisocytosis, thrombocytopenia, or elevated liver enzymes raised the incidence of liver fibrosis by 1.78 to 2.47 times. In these individuals, liver stiffness was negatively correlated with MCV, platelet count, and albumin concentration; GGTP activity and HbA1c percentage were positively correlated. The regression analysis results suggest that the concentration of albumin and the activity of GGTP are likely to have a substantial influence on the future management of liver fibrosis in patients with diabesity. The findings of this study can serve as the basis for subsequent investigations and actions focused on identifying potential therapeutic and diagnostic avenues.
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- Szymon Suwała
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Collegium Medicum, 9 Sklodowskiej-Curie Street, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland;
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Students Scientific Club of Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Collegium Medicum, 9 Sklodowskiej-Curie Street, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (A.B.); (K.K.); (A.R.)
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Students Scientific Club of Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Collegium Medicum, 9 Sklodowskiej-Curie Street, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (A.B.); (K.K.); (A.R.)
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Students Scientific Club of Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Collegium Medicum, 9 Sklodowskiej-Curie Street, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (A.B.); (K.K.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Collegium Medicum, 9 Sklodowskiej-Curie Street, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland;
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Collegium Medicum, 9 Sklodowskiej-Curie Street, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland;
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Rezaeeyan H, Arabfard M, Rasouli HR, Shahriary A, Gh BFNM. Evaluation of common protein biomarkers involved in the pathogenesis of respiratory diseases with proteomic methods: A systematic review. Immun Inflamm Dis 2023; 11:e1090. [PMID: 38018577 PMCID: PMC10659759 DOI: 10.1002/iid3.1090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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AIM Respiratory disease (RD) is one of the most common diseases characterized by lung dysfunction. Many diagnostic mechanisms have been used to identify the pathogenic agents of responsible for RD. Among these, proteomics emerges as a valuable diagnostic method for pinpointing the specific proteins involved in RD pathogenesis. Therefore, in this study, for the first time, we examined the protein markers involved in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), asthma, bronchiolitis obliterans (BO), and chemical warfare victims exposed to mustard gas, using the proteomics method as a systematic study. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic search was performed up to September 2023 on several databases, including PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, and Cochrane. In total, selected 4246 articles were for evaluation according to the criteria. Finally, 119 studies were selected for this systematic review. RESULTS A total of 13,806 proteins were identified, 6471 in COPD, 1603 in Asthma, 5638 in IPF, three in BO, and 91 in mustard gas exposed victims. Alterations in the expression of these proteins were observed in the respective diseases. After evaluation, the results showed that 31 proteins were found to be shared among all five diseases. CONCLUSION Although these 31 proteins regulate different factors and molecular pathways in all five diseases, they ultimately lead to the regulation of inflammatory pathways. In other words, the expression of some proteins in COPD and mustard-exposed patients increases inflammatory reactions, while in IPF, they cause lung fibrosis. Asthma, causes allergic reactions due to T-cell differentiation toward Th2.
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- Hadi Rezaeeyan
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings InstituteBaqiyatallah University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
- Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion MedicineIranian Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO)TehranIran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings InstituteBaqiyatallah University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Trauma Research CenterBaqiyatallah University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings InstituteBaqiyatallah University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings InstituteBaqiyatallah University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Xiao T, Chen Y, Xu Y, Song Y, Ren X, Wang W, Zhuang K, Chen X, Cai G. Higher urinary glyphosate exposure is associated with increased risk of liver dysfunction in adults: An analysis of NHANES, 2013-2016. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-30463-2. [PMID: 37858023 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30463-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Glyphosate (GLY) exposure, both exogenous and endogenous, is a global concern. Multiple studies of model systems in vitro and in vivo have demonstrated the potential toxic effects of GLY exposure on human organs, particularly the liver and renal system. However, there is currently limited epidemiological evidence establishing a link between GLY exposure and hepatorenal function in the general population. In this study, a multivariable linear regression model and forest plots were employed to evaluate the connection between urinary GLY and biomarkers of hepatorenal function in 2241 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2016. Additionally, subgroup analyses were conducted based on age, gender, race, BMI, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), AST/ALT and fibrosis 4 score (FIB-4) all increased with elevated urinary GLY concentrations after adjusting for potential confounders, while albumin (ALB) exhibited the opposite trend, particularly among younger, female, non-Hispanic white, overweight, and CKD participants. Furthermore, individuals in the third tertile had a greater risk of liver dysfunction than those in the first tertile after categorizing urinary GLY concentrations. However, our study showed no proof that GLY exposure affects the ratio of urine albumin to creatinine (ACR) or serum creatinine levels. Overall, these results imply that GLY exposure may have adverse effects on human liver function.
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- Tuo Xiao
- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease and Immunology, Henan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Nephrology Institute of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Research, Beijing, China.
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Zou W, Fu Z, Guo X, Yao L, Hong H, Luo Y, Tan Y. Whey Protein Hydrolysate Exerts Anti-Inflammatory Effects to Alleviate Dextran Sodium Sulfate (DSS)-Induced Colitis via Microbiome Restoration. Nutrients 2023; 15:4393. [PMID: 37892468 PMCID: PMC10610201 DOI: 10.3390/nu15204393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Whey protein hydrolysate (WPH) has been shown to have a variety of bioactivities. This study aimed to investigate the preventive effect of WPH on dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis in C57BL/6J mice. The results indicated that WPH intervention for 37 days was effective in delaying the development of colonic inflammation, and high doses of WPH significantly inhibited weight loss (9.16%, n = 8, p < 0.05), protected the colonic mucosal layer, and significantly reduced the levels of inflammatory factors TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β in mice with colitis (n = 8, p < 0.05). In addition, WPH intervention was able to up-regulate the short-chain fatty acids secretion and restore the gut microbiome imbalance in mice with colitis. Notably, high-dose WPH intervention increased the relative abundance of norank_f_Muribaculaceae by 1.52-fold and decreased the relative abundance of Romboutsia and Enterobacter by 3.77-fold and 2.45-fold, respectively, compared with the Model group. WPH intervention protected colitis mice mainly by reversing the microbiome imbalance and regulating the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I pathway. This study showed that WPH has anti-inflammatory activity and a promising colitis management future.
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- Wenrong Zou
- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (W.Z.); (Z.F.); (H.H.); (Y.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (W.Z.); (Z.F.); (H.H.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Product and Development, Hebei Dongkang Dairy Co., Ltd., Shijiazhuang 052165, China; (X.G.); (L.Y.)
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- Department of Product and Development, Hebei Dongkang Dairy Co., Ltd., Shijiazhuang 052165, China; (X.G.); (L.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (W.Z.); (Z.F.); (H.H.); (Y.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (W.Z.); (Z.F.); (H.H.); (Y.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (W.Z.); (Z.F.); (H.H.); (Y.L.)
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Zhang Y, Gu Y, Yin S, Wang J, Zhang Z, Liu Y, Chen Y, Zhan J, Xue R, Yan X, Zhang S, Ding W, Chen Y, Li J, Huang R, Wu C. Baseline albumin-bilirubin score: a predictor for HBeAg clearance in patients with chronic hepatitis B after nucleos(t)ide analogue treatment. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2023; 35:1023-1029. [PMID: 37395182 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000002598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Serum biomarkers for predicting HBeAg clearance in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) virus infection during antiviral therapy remain lacking. This study aimed to investigate baseline albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score for assessing HBeAg clearance in HBeAg-positive CHB patients treated with nucleos(t)ide analogues (NAs). METHODS Six hundred and ninety-nine HBeAg-positive CHB patients treated with first-line NAs were retrospectively included. Kaplan-Meier curves were used to compare the possibility of HBeAg clearance and HBeAg seroconversion in different ALBI groups. Cox regression models were used to identify factors associated with HBeAg clearance and HBeAg seroconversion. RESULTS Of the patients, 69.8% were male, with a median age of 36.0 years. 174 (24.9%) patients achieved HBeAg clearance after a median of 92.0 (interquartile range 48.0-134.0) weeks of antiviral treatment and 108 (15.5%) patients achieved HBeAg seroconversion. 74.0% and 26.0% of patients were classified as ALBI grade 1 and ALBI grade 2-3, respectively. ALBI grade 2-3 was identified as an independent predictor of HBeAg clearance (hazard ratio 1.570, 95% confidence interval 1.071-2.301, P = 0.021). The cumulative incidence of HBeAg clearance and HBeAg seroconversion was significantly higher in ALBI grade 2-3 group than group of ALBI grade 1 ( P < 0.001). Similar results were observed in different subgroups with different antiviral drugs, cirrhosis status, and ALT levels. CONCLUSION Baseline ALBI score may be a valuable indicator for predicting antiviral response in HBeAg-positive CHB patients treated with NAs.
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- Yao Zhang
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing
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- Department of Hepatology, Huai'an No. 4 People's Hospital, Huai'an
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- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University
- Institute of Viruses and Infectious Diseases, Nanjing University
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing
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Kim M, Kym D, Hur J, Park J, Yoon J, Cho YS, Chun W, Yoon D. Tracking longitudinal biomarkers in burn patients with sepsis and acute kidney injury: an unsupervised clustering approach. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:295. [PMID: 37626427 PMCID: PMC10464319 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01268-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sepsis is a grave medical disorder characterized by a systemic inflammatory response to infection. Furthermore, it is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in hospitalized patients. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication of sepsis and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Patients with burns are particularly vulnerable to developing sepsis and AKI due to the extensive tissue damage and immune suppression resulting from burn injury. In this study, unsupervised clustering algorithms were used to track longitudinal biomarkers in patients with burns and assess their impact on mortality. METHODS This retrospective study included adult patients with burns aged ≥ 18 years, who were admitted to the burn intensive care unit of Hallym University and Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital between July 2010 and December 2021. The patients were divided into two subgroups: those with sepsis (538 patients) and those without sepsis (826 patients). The longitudinal biomarkers were grouped into three clusters using the k-means clustering algorithm. Each cluster was assigned a letter from A to C according to its mortality rate. RESULTS The odds ratio (OR) of pH was 9.992 in the positive group and 31.745 in the negative group in cluster C. The OR for lactate dehydrogenase (LD) was 3.704 in the positive group and 6.631 in the negative group in cluster C. The OR for creatinine was 2.784 in the positive group and 8.796 in the negative group in cluster C. The OR for blood urea nitrogen (BUN) in the negative group was 0.348, indicating a negative predictor of mortality. Regarding the application of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and ventilation, ventilation was significant in both groups. In contrast, CRRT application was not significant in the sepsis-positive group. Furthermore, it was not selected as a variable in the negative group. CONCLUSIONS The pH, LD, and creatinine were significant in both groups, while lactate and platelets were significant in the sepsis-positive group. In addition, albumin, glucose, and BUN were significant in the sepsis-negative group. Continuous renal replacement therapy was not significant in either group. However, the use of a ventilator was associated with poor prognosis.
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- Myongjin Kim
- Department of Surgery and Critical Care, Burn Center, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University Medical Center, 12, Beodeunaru-Ro 7-gil, Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07247, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Critical Care, Burn Center, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University Medical Center, 12, Beodeunaru-Ro 7-gil, Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07247, Korea.
- Burn Institutes, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University Medical Center, 12, Beodeunaru-Ro 7-gil, Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07247, Korea.
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- Department of Surgery and Critical Care, Burn Center, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University Medical Center, 12, Beodeunaru-Ro 7-gil, Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07247, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Critical Care, Burn Center, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University Medical Center, 12, Beodeunaru-Ro 7-gil, Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07247, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Critical Care, Burn Center, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University Medical Center, 12, Beodeunaru-Ro 7-gil, Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07247, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Critical Care, Burn Center, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University Medical Center, 12, Beodeunaru-Ro 7-gil, Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07247, Korea
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- Department of Surgery and Critical Care, Burn Center, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University Medical Center, 12, Beodeunaru-Ro 7-gil, Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07247, Korea
- Burn Institutes, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University Medical Center, 12, Beodeunaru-Ro 7-gil, Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07247, Korea
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- Burn Institutes, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University Medical Center, 12, Beodeunaru-Ro 7-gil, Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 07247, Korea
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Kim J, Han Y, Jeon BG, Nam MS, Kwon S, Heo YJ, Park M. Development of albumin monitoring system with hepatic hypoxia-on-a-chip. Talanta 2023; 260:124592. [PMID: 37172436 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Hypoxia plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of various liver diseases, and albumin is one of the important biomarkers secreted by the liver. In this study, we developed an albumin monitoring system composed of hepatic hypoxia-on-a-chip and an albumin sensor to study liver function change due to hypoxia. In hepatic hypoxia-on-a-chip, we vertically stack an oxygen-scavenging channel on a liver on a chip with a thin gas-permeable membrane in the middle. This unique design of the hepatic hypoxia-on-a-chip can help to induce hypoxia quickly, attaining <5% within 10 min. An electrochemical albumin sensor was fabricated based on the covalent immobilization of antibodies on the Au electrode to monitor albumin secreting function on the hepatic hypoxia-on-a-chip. Standard albumin samples spiked in PBS, and culture media were measured by the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy using the fabricated immunosensor. The LOD was calculated to be 10 ag/mL in both cases. Using the electrochemical albumin sensor, we measured albumin secretion in normoxia and hypoxia in the chips. The albumin concentration decreased to 27% after 24 h in hypoxia compared to normoxia. This response was consistent with physiological studies. With technical refinements, the present albumin monitoring system can be a powerful tool in studying hepatic hypoxia with real-time liver function monitoring.
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- JeeYoung Kim
- Major in Materials Science and Engineering, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, 24252, Republic of Korea; Integrative Materials Research Institute, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, 24252, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program of Nano-Medical Device Engineering, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea; Integrated Education Institute for Frontier Science & Technology (BK21 Four), Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Major in Materials Science and Engineering, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, 24252, Republic of Korea; Integrative Materials Research Institute, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, 24252, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program of Nano-Medical Device Engineering, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea; Integrated Education Institute for Frontier Science & Technology (BK21 Four), Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea; Integrated Education Institute for Frontier Science & Technology (BK21 Four), Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, Republic of Korea.
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- Major in Materials Science and Engineering, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, 24252, Republic of Korea; Integrative Materials Research Institute, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, 24252, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program of Nano-Medical Device Engineering, Hallym University, 1 Hallymdaehak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, 24252, Republic of Korea.
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Chen J, Luo S, Tang F, Han M, Zheng J, Deng M, Luo G. Development and validation of a practical prognostic nomogram for evaluating inpatient mortality of cirrhotic patients with acute variceal hemorrhage. Ann Hepatol 2023; 28:101086. [PMID: 36889674 DOI: 10.1016/j.aohep.2023.101086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Cirrhotic patients with acute variceal hemorrhage (AVH) have high short-term mortality. Established prognostic scores are seldom applicable clinically, partially because they need external validation or contain subjective variables. We aimed to develop and validate a practical prognostic nomogram based on objective predictors to predict prognosis for cirrhotic patients with AVH. PATIENTS AND METHODS We enrolled 308 AVH patients with cirrhosis from our center as the derivation cohort to develop a new nomogram using logistic regression and validated it in cohorts of patients from Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC) III (n = 247) and IV (n = 302). RESULTS International normalized ratio (INR), albumin (ALB) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were identified as predictors for inpatient mortality and a nomogram was constructed based on them. The nomogram discriminated well in both derivation and MIMIC-III/-IV validation cohorts with the area under the receiver operating characteristic curves (AUROCs) of 0.846 and 0.859/0.833, respectively and showed a better agreement between expected and observed outcomes (Hosmer-Lemeshow tests, all comparisons, P > 0.05) than other scores in all cohorts. Our nomogram had the lowest Brier scores (0.082/0.114/0.119 in training/MIMIC-III/MIMIC-IV) and highest R2 (0.367/0.393/0.346 in training/MIMIC-III/MIMIC-IV) compared to the recalibrated model for end-stage liver disease (MELD), MELD-hepatic encephalopathy (MELD-HE) and cirrhosis acute gastrointestinal bleeding (CAGIB) scores in all cohorts. CONCLUSIONS We developed a practical prognostic nomogram using easily verified indicators available in initial patient evaluation, which may serve as a reliable tool to accurately predict inpatient mortality for cirrhotic patients with AVH.
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- Jie Chen
- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.
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Cohen AT, Benson G, Bradbury CA, Choudhuri S, Hutchinson Jones N, Maraveyas A, Venugopal B, Young AM, Chapman C, McIntyre S, Burney D, Pollock KG, Morgan AR, Gabb PD, Alikhan R. A consensus viewpoint on the role of direct factor Xa inhibitors in the management of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism in the UK. Curr Med Res Opin 2023; 39:483-495. [PMID: 36629478 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2023.2167441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Cancer patients are at high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a significant cause of cancer-related death. Historically, low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) were the gold standard therapy for cancer-associated VTE, but recent evidence supports the use of direct factor Xa inhibitors in cancer-associated VTE and this is now reflected in many guidelines. However, uptake of direct factor Xa inhibitors varies and guidance on the use of direct factor Xa inhibitors in specific cancer sub-populations and clinical situations is lacking. This review presents consensus expert opinion alongside evaluation of evidence to support healthcare professionals in the use of direct factor Xa inhibitors in cancer-associated VTE. METHODS Recent guidelines, meta-analyses, reviews and clinical studies on anticoagulation therapy for cancer-associated VTE were used to direct clinically relevant topics and evidence to be systematically discussed using nominal group technique. The consensus manuscript and recommendations were developed based on these discussions. RESULTS Considerations when prescribing anticoagulant therapy for cancer-associated VTE include cancer site and stage, systemic anti-cancer therapy (including vascular access), drug-drug interactions, length of anticoagulation, quality of life and needs during palliative care. Treatment of patients with kidney or liver impairment, gastrointestinal disorders, extremes of bodyweight, elevated bleeding or recurrence risk, VTE recurrence and COVID-19 is discussed. CONCLUSION Anticoagulant therapy for cancer-associated VTE patients should be carefully selected with consideration given to the relative benefits of specific drugs when individualizing care. Direct factor Xa inhibitors are typically the treatment of choice for preventing VTE recurrence in non-cancer patients and should also be considered as such for cancer-associated VTE in most situations.
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- Alexander T Cohen
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, King's College London, London, UK
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- Northern Ireland Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre and Thrombosis Unit, Belfast, UK
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- The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, UK
- Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Ltd., Cardiff, UK
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- Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
- Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, UK
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Jeong JH, Lee SB, Sung A, Shin H, Kim DH. Factors predicting mortality in patients with alcoholic liver cirrhosis visiting the emergency department. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33074. [PMID: 36827072 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Liver cirrhosis (LC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is becoming a regional and healthcare burden. South Korea is one of the 10 countries with the highest age standardized prevalence of decompensated LC. Moreover, the proportion of patients with alcoholic LC is increasing and there has been no decrease in the incidence of decompensated alcoholic LC. Patients with decompensated LC frequently visit the emergency department (ED). Several studies focused on patients with LC who visited the ED, but the studies about alcoholic LC were limited. This study aimed to identify predicting factors for mortality in alcoholic LC patients visiting the ED. This was a retrospective study of alcoholic LC patients who visited an ED between November 2017 and June 2021. The baseline characteristics, complications of LC, model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score, and laboratory values including lactate were assessed. The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality. In total, 433 patients with alcoholic LC were included for analysis and the in hospital mortality rate was 15.9% (n = 69). Univariate regression analyses identified that MELD score, lactate, platelet, international normalized ratio, bilirubin, creatinine, albumin, and C-reactive protein (CRP) predicted in-hospital mortality. Multivariate regression analysis showed that MELD score, lactate, albumin, and CRP were significantly associated with in-hospital mortality. MELD score, lactate, albumin, and CRP predicted the mortality in alcoholic LC patients visiting the ED.
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- Jin Hee Jeong
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
- Gyeongsang Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
- Gyeongsang Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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Yan P, Wu Y, Dan X, Wu X, Tang Q, Chen X, Xu Y, Zhu J, Miao Y, Wan Q. Aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase ratio was associated with type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy in a Chinese population: A cross-sectional study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1064125. [PMID: 36909318 PMCID: PMC9998996 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1064125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Despite previous research that focused on aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase ratio (AAR) as predictors of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease, there has been limited research evaluating the association between AAR and diabetic microvascular complications. This study aimed to investigate the association of AAR with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). METHODS A total of 1562 hospitalized patients with T2DM were divided into four groups according to AAR quartiles. The relationship between AAR and DPN and related parameters was explored by the Spearman correlation coefficients, multivariable logistic regression analysis, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. RESULTS Patients with higher AAR quartiles had higher levels of vibration perception threshold (VPT) and presence of DPN, and AAR was positively associated with VPT and presence of DPN independent of sex, age, body mass index, and diabetic duration (P<0.01 or P<0.05). Moreover, AAR remained significantly associated with a higher odds ratio (OR) of DPN (OR 2.413, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.081-5.386, P<0.05) after multivariate adjustment. Additionally, the risk of presence of DPN increased progressively as AAR quartiles increased (all P for trend <0.01) in both male and female subjects, and the highest quartile of AAR of male and female subjects was respectively associated with 107.3% (95% CI: 1.386-3.101; P<0.01) and 136.8% (95% CI: 1.550-3.618; P<0.01) increased odds of DPN compared with the lower quartiles. Last, the analysis of receiver operating characteristic curves revealed that the best cutoff values for AAR to predict the presence of DPN were 0.906 (sensitivity: 70.3%; specificity: 49.2%; and area under the curve [AUC]: 0.618) and 1.402 (sensitivity: 38%; specificity: 81.9%; and AUC: 0.600) in male and female subjects, respectively. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that the high AAR may be associated with the presence of DPN in Chinese patients with T2DM, and may be used as an additional indicator of risk of DPN.
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- Pijun Yan
- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, China
- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, China
- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, China
- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, China
- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, China
- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, China
- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, China
- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, China
- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Nephropathy, Luzhou, China
- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, China
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Gripshover TC, Wahlang B, Head KZ, Young JL, Luo J, Mustafa MT, Kirpich IA, Cave MC. The environmental pollutant, polychlorinated biphenyl 126, alters liver function in a rodent model of alcohol-associated liver disease. ALCOHOL, CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 47:60-75. [PMID: 36377258 PMCID: PMC9974797 DOI: 10.1111/acer.14976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), a subtype of fatty liver disease (FLD), continues to rise. ALD is a major cause of preventable death. Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) 126 is an environmentally relevant, dioxin-like pollutant whose negative metabolic effects have been well documented. In human and animal studies, PCB has been associated with the severity of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, few studies have investigated whether exposures to environmental toxicants can worsen ALD. Thus, the objective of the current study was to develop an alcohol-plus-toxicant model to study how an environmental pollutant, PCB 126, impacts rodent ALD pathology. METHODS Briefly, male C57BL/6J mice were exposed to 0.2 mg/kg PCB 126 or corn oil vehicle four days prior to ethanol feeding using the chronic-binge (10-plus-one) model. RESULTS Concentrations of macromolecules, including hepatic lipids, carbohydrates, and protein (albumin) were impacted. Exposure to PCB 126 exacerbated hepatic steatosis and hepatomegaly in mice exposed to the chemical and fed an ethanol diet. Gene expression and the analysis of blood chemistry showed a potential net increase and retention of hepatic lipids and reductions in lipid oxidation and clearance capabilities. Depletion of glycogen and glucose was evident, which contributes to disease progression by generating systemic malnutrition. Granulocytic immune infiltrates were present but driven solely by ethanol feeding. Hepatic albumin gene expression and plasma levels were decreased by ~50% indicating a potential compromise of liver function. Finally, gene expression analyses indicated that the aryl hydrocarbon receptor and constitutive androstane receptor were activated by PCB 126 and ethanol, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Various environmental toxicants are known to modify or enhance FLD in high-fat diet models. Findings from the present study suggest that they interact with other lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption to reprogram intermediary metabolism resulting in exacerbated ethanol-associated systemic malnutrition in ALD.
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- Tyler C. Gripshover
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- University of Louisville Superfund Research Program, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- Hepatobiology & Toxicology COBRE, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- University of Louisville Alcohol Research Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- University of Louisville Superfund Research Program, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- Hepatobiology & Toxicology COBRE, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- The Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- Hepatobiology & Toxicology COBRE, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- University of Louisville Alcohol Research Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- The Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, KY 40206, USA
- The Liver Transplant Program at UofL Health - Jewish Hospital Trager Transplant Center, Louisville, KY 40202 USA
- Hepatobiology & Toxicology COBRE, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- University of Louisville Alcohol Research Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- University of Louisville Superfund Research Program, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- The Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
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Wei Y, Yi JK, Chen J, Huang H, Wu L, Yin X, Wang J. Boron attenuated diethylnitrosamine induced hepatocellular carcinoma in C3H/HeN mice via alteration of oxidative stress and apoptotic pathway. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 74:127052. [PMID: 35952449 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.127052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Reactive oxygen species (ROS) regulate various cellular signaling pathways and play an important role in the occurrence and development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Excessive accumulation of ROS can promote HCC. Trace element boron has a wide range of biological effects, including anti-oxidation, anti-tumor, immune regulation and so on. METHODS In this study, we investigated the anticancer effects of Sodium tetraborate decahydrate (NaB) in improving oxidative stress and regulating apoptosis in mouse HCC. HCC was induced by intraperitoneal injection of diethylnitrosamine (DEN) 25 mg/kg once at the age of 2 weeks and 100 mg/kg again at the age of 6 weeks in healthy C3H/HeN male mice. At 8 weeks of age, different concentrations of NaB were given intragastric treatment once a day for 20 weeks. Oxidative stress markers, antioxidant status and liver enzyme analysis were detected to evaluate the effectiveness of NaB in inhibiting cancer induction. The anticancer properties of NaB were confirmed by observing the liver index and morphology, and analyzing the expression of apoptotic genes and proteins. Our results showed that boron significantly reduced the production of ROS, and down-regulated the expression of the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl2 and up-regulated the expression of the pro-apoptotic proteins P53, Bax, and caspase 3. CONCLUSION Boron has great potential to reduce the effects of oxidative stress, which may help it inhibit the progression of HCC.
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- Ying Wei
- Sinopharm Dongfeng General Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442008, China
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- Sinopharm Dongfeng General Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Rehabilitation department, Shiyan, Hubei 442008, China
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- Sinopharm Dongfeng General Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442008, China
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- Sinopharm Dongfeng General Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442008, China
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- Sinopharm Dongfeng General Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442008, China
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- Sinopharm Dongfeng General Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Children's Medical Center, Shiyan, Hubei 442008, China.
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- Sinopharm Dongfeng General Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei 442008, China.
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Li W, Xiao H, Wu H, Xu X, Zhang Y. Organophosphate pesticide exposure and biomarkers of liver injury/liver function. Liver Int 2022; 42:2713-2723. [PMID: 36264137 DOI: 10.1111/liv.15461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS There is little epidemiological evidence linking the exposure of organophosphate pesticides (OPs) to liver function or liver injury in the general population. We used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2012 to investigate the relationship of urinary OPs with biomarkers of liver function/liver injury. METHODS The exposures were the concentrations of urinary OP metabolites (dimethyl phosphate [DMP], dimethyl thiophosphate [DMTP], diethyl phosphate [DEP] and diethyl thiophosphate [DETP]). The health outcomes were biomarkers of liver function/liver injury. The multivariable linear regression model, restricted cubic splines (RCSs) analysis and weighted quantile sum (WQS) regression were used to evaluate the relationship between individual or overall exposure of OPs and outcomes. RESULTS Regressions of RCSs suggested linear and positive associations of OP metabolites with aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase (AST/ALT) ratio (DMP and DEP) and fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) index (DMP, DEP and DMTP) (all p-non-linear values >.05). However, L-shaped relationships were found between OP metabolites (DMTP and DETP) and blood albumin and total protein (TP) concentrations (both p and non-linear values <.05). The positive associations of urinary DMP, DEP and DMTP with AST/ALT ratio, and with FIB-4 score were more pronounced among non-smokers than smokers, among alcohol drinkers than non-drinkers and among those with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥25 than participants with a BMI of <25. However, most of the interaction p values were more than .05, indicating no significant interactions between covariates and OPs on outcomes mainly including AST/ALT, FIB-4, ALB and TP levels. Finally, the WQS indices were positively associated with AST/ALT ratio (p = .014) and FIB-4 score (p = .002). CONCLUSIONS Our study added novel evidence that exposures to OPs might be adversely associated with the biomarkers of liver function/liver injury. These findings indicated the potential toxic effect of OP exposures on the human liver.
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- Wei Li
- Department of Plastic and Burns Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burns Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burns Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burns Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy, Chengdu, China
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Zhang B, Zhang H, Bai X, Zhang T, Xue J, Lu S, Kannan K. Placental transfer of bisphenol diglycidyl ethers (BDGEs) and its association with maternal health in a population in South of China. ECO-ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH 2022; 1:244-250. [PMID: 38077258 PMCID: PMC10702892 DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2022.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 04/03/2024]
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Despite high production and usage, little is known about exposure to bisphenol diglycidyl ethers (BDGEs) and their derivatives in pregnant women and fetuses. In this study, we determined nine BDGEs in 106 paired maternal and cord serum samples collected from e-waste dismantling sites in South of China. Bisphenol A bis (2,3-dihydroxypropyl) glycidyl ether (BADGE·2H2O), bisphenol A (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl) (2,3-dihydroxypropyl) glycidyl ether (BADGE·HCl·H2O), and bisphenol F diglycidyl ether (BFDGE) were the major BDGEs, with median concentrations of 0.57, 4.07, and 1.60 ng/mL, respectively, in maternal serum, and of 3.58, 5.61, and 0.61 ng/mL, respectively, in cord serum. The transplacental transfer efficiencies (TTEs) were estimated for BDGEs found in samples, and median values were in the range of 0.98 (BFDGE) to 5.91 (BADGE·2H2O). Our results suggested that passive diffusion plays a role in the placental transfer of BADGE·HCl·H2O and BFDGE, whereas several mechanisms contribute to the high accumulation of BADGE·2H2O in cord serum. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated significant associations between maternal serum concentrations of BDGEs and blood clinical biomarkers, especially those related to liver injuries, such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and adenosine deaminase (ADA) (P < 0.05). To our knowledge, this is the first study to report the occurrence of BDGEs in paired maternal-fetal serum samples and provide new insights into prenatal and fetal exposures. The newly discovered TTEs in maternal-fetal pairs contribute to a fuller inventory of the transmission activity of pollutants in the human body, ultimately adding to a more significant comprehensive risk evaluation.
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- Bo Zhang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China, Guangzhou 510655, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, Institute of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine, New York NY10016, USA
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Hu S, Guo Q, Wang S, Zhang W, Ye J, Su L, Zou S, Zhang D, Zhang Y, Yu D, Xu J, Wei Y. Supplementation of serum albumin is associated with improved pulmonary function: NHANES 2013–2014. Front Physiol 2022; 13:948370. [PMID: 36262258 PMCID: PMC9574070 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.948370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: The serum albumin level is reflective of the function of multiple organs, such as the liver and kidneys. However, the association between serum albumin and pulmonary function is unclear; therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between pulmonary function and serum albumin, including the threshold of serum albumin at the changes of the pulmonary function in the total population and in different strata of population. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, We examined the relationship between serum albumin and two independent indicators of pulmonary function: forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1), using data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2013–2014) (n = 3286). We used univariate analysis, stratified analysis, and multiple regression equation analysis to examine the correlation between serum albumin levels and FVC and FEV 1, and performed smoothed curve fitting, threshold effect, and saturation effect analysis (for stratification) to determine the threshold serum albumin level at which FVC and FEV 1 begin to change. Results: The adjusted smoothed curve fit plot showed a linear relationship between serum albu-min levels and FVC: for every 1 g/dl increase in the serum albumin level, FVC increased by 80.40 ml (11.18, 149.61). Serum albumin and FEV 1 showed a non-linear relationship. When serum al-bumin reached the inflection point (3.8 g/dl), FEV 1 increased with increasing serum albumin and the correlation coefficient β was 205.55 (140.15, 270.95). Conclusion: Serum albumin is a core indicator of liver function, and abnormal liver function has a direct impact on pulmonary function. In the total population, serum albumin levels were linearly and positively correlated with FVC. Above 3.6 g/dl, serum albumin was positively correlated with FEV 1. Based on the total population and different population strata, this study revealed a positive association between the serum albumin level and pulmonary function, and identified the threshold of serum albumin when Indicators of pulmonary function tests starts to rise, providing a new early warning indicator for people at high risk of pulmonary insufficiency and has positive implications for the prevention of combined respiratory failure in patients with liver insufficiency.
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Study of Albumin Oxidation in COVID-19 Pneumonia Patients: Possible Mechanisms and Consequences. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231710103. [PMID: 36077496 PMCID: PMC9456270 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231710103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress induced by neutrophils and hypoxia in COVID-19 pneumonia leads to albumin modification. This may result in elevated levels of advanced oxidation protein products (AOPPs) and advanced lipoxidation end-products (ALEs) that trigger oxidative bursts of neutrophils and thus participate in cytokine storms, accelerating endothelial lung cell injury, leading to respiratory distress. In this study, sixty-six hospitalized COVID-19 patients with respiratory symptoms were studied. AOPPs-HSA was produced in vitro by treating human serum albumin (HSA) with chloramine T. The interaction of malondialdehyde with HSA was studied using time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy. The findings revealed a significantly elevated level of AOPPs in COVID-19 pneumonia patients on admission to the hospital and one week later as long as they were in the acute phase of infection when compared with values recorded for the same patients 6- and 12-months post-infection. Significant negative correlations of albumin and positive correlations of AOPPs with, e.g., procalcitonin, D-dimers, lactate dehydrogenase, aspartate transaminase, and radiological scores of computed tomography (HRCT), were observed. The AOPPs/albumin ratio was found to be strongly correlated with D-dimers. We suggest that oxidized albumin could be involved in COVID-19 pathophysiology. Some possible clinical consequences of the modification of albumin are also discussed.
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Yang M, Liu Z, Li G, Li B, Li C, Xiao L, Zhou J. Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index as a Prognostic Factor of Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Meta-Analysis. Horm Metab Res 2022; 54:604-612. [PMID: 36070746 DOI: 10.1055/a-1903-1943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI), a newly developed indicator of nutritional status retrieved by serum albumin concentration and ideal body weight, has been suggested as a prognostic factor for various malignancies. The aim of the study was to summarize the prognostic role of GNRI for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in a meta-analysis. Cohort studies evaluating the relationship between GNRI at baseline and survival OF NSCLC were retrieved by search of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases from inception to January 12, 2022. A conservative random-effect model incorporating the possible influence of between-study heterogeneity was used to pool the results. Eleven cohorts including 2865 patients with NSCLC were included. Compared to those with higher GNRI, NSCLC patients with lower GNRI were associated with poorer overall survival [OS, hazard ratio (HR): 2.39, 95% CI: 1.97-2.91, p<0.001; I2=29%), progression-free survival (HR: 1.94, 95% CI: 1.52-2.47, p<0.001; I2=29%), and cancer-specific survival (HR: 2.59, 95% CI: 1.55-4.35, p<0.001; I2=0%). Subgroup analyses showed that the significant association between lower GNRI and worse OS in patients with NSCLC was not affected by study characteristics including study location, design, cancer stage, treatment, or follow-up durations (p for subgroup effects all<0.001). In conclusion, a lower GNRI in patients with NSCLC may be a predictor of poor survival. Nutritional status indicated by GNRI may be important for the prognostic prediction of patients with NSCLC.
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- Ming Yang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, China
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Yuan D, Pan K, Xu S, Wang L. Dual-Channel Recognition of Human Serum Albumin and Glutathione by Fluorescent Probes with Site-Dependent Responsive Features. Anal Chem 2022; 94:12391-12397. [PMID: 36048720 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c02025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Design of chemical probes with high specificity and responses are particularly intriguing. In this work, a fluorescent probe (M-OH-SO3) with dual-channel spectral responses toward human serum albumin (HSA) is presented. By employing dinitrobenzenesulfonate as a recognition site as well as a fluorescence quencher, probe M-OH-SO3 displayed weak fluorescence, which, nevertheless, exhibits extensive yellow (575 nm) and red (660 nm) fluorescence emissions toward HSA under excitations at 400 and 500 nm, respectively. Interestingly, M-OH-SO3 displayed the best performance toward HSA with distinctly higher selectivity than that of its counterparts M-SO3, M-H-SO3, and M-F-SO3, which were prepared simply by modulating the functional group at the ortho position of the dicyanoisophorone core. Molecular docking results revealed that M-OH-SO3 possesses the lowest binding energy among the tested derivatives and accordingly the strongest binding affinity. Probe M-OH-SO3 showed a good linear relationship toward HSA in a range of 0.5-18 μM with a limit of detection of 35 nM. Cell imaging results demonstrated that probe M-OH-SO3 could visualize the variation HSA levels in hepatocarcinoma cells. In addition, probe M-OH-SO3 could also be employed for the recognition of glutathione through the cleavage of the dinitrobenzenesulfonate group along with an enhancement of emission at 575 nm. The site-dependent properties inspired a novel paradigm for design of fluorescent probes with optimized selectivity and responses.
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- Di Yuan
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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Gaikwad DD, Bangar NS, Apte MM, Gvalani A, Tupe RS. Mineralocorticoid interaction with glycated albumin downregulates NRF - 2 signaling pathway in renal cells: Insights into diabetic nephropathy. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 220:837-851. [PMID: 35987363 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In diabetic nephropathy, hyperglycemia elevates albumin glycation and also results in increased plasma aldosterone. Both glycation and aldosterone are reported to cause oxidative stress by downregulating the NRF-2 pathway and thereby resulting in reduced levels of antioxidants and glycation detoxifying enzymes. We hypothesize that an interaction between aldosterone and glycated albumin may be responsible for amplified oxidative stress and concomitant renal cell damage. Hence, human serum albumin was glycated by methylglyoxal (MGO) in presence of aldosterone. Different structural modifications of albumin, functional modifications and aldosterone binding were analyzed. HEK-293 T cells were treated with aldosterone+glycated albumin along with inhibitors of receptors for mineralocorticoid (MR) and advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE). Cellular MGO content, antioxidant markers (nitric oxide, glutathione, catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase), detoxification enzymes (aldose reductase, Glyoxalase I, II), their expression along with NRF-2 and Keap-1 were measured. Aldosterone binds to albumin with high affinity which is static and spontaneous. Cell treatment by aldosterone+glycated albumin increased intracellular MGO, MR and RAGE expression; hampered antioxidant, detoxification enzyme activities and reduced NRF-2, Keap-1 expression. Thus, the glycated albumin-aldosterone interaction and its adverse effect on renal cells were confirmed. The results will help in developing better pharmacotherapeutic strategies for diabetic nephropathy.
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- Deepesh D Gaikwad
- Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (SSBS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU), Lavale, Pune, Maharashtra State, India
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- Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (SSBS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU), Lavale, Pune, Maharashtra State, India
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- Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (SSBS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU), Lavale, Pune, Maharashtra State, India
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- Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (SSBS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU), Lavale, Pune, Maharashtra State, India
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- Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (SSBS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU), Lavale, Pune, Maharashtra State, India.
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Alexander EC, Deep A. Therapeutic plasma exchange in children with acute liver failure (ALF): is it time for incorporation into the ALF armamentarium? Pediatr Nephrol 2022; 37:1775-1788. [PMID: 34647173 PMCID: PMC9239959 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-021-05289-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Paediatric acute liver failure (PALF) is a rare but devastating condition with high mortality. An exaggerated inflammatory response is now recognised as pivotal in the pathogenesis and prognosis of ALF, with cytokine spill from the liver to systemic circulation implicated in development of multi-organ failure associated with ALF. With advances in medical management, especially critical care, there is an increasing trend towards spontaneous liver regeneration, averting the need for emergency liver transplantation or providing stability to the patient awaiting a graft. Hence, research is ongoing for therapies, including extracorporeal liver support devices, that can bridge patients to transplant or spontaneous liver recovery. Considering the immune-related pathogenesis and inflammatory phenotype of ALF, plasma exchange serves as an ideal liver assist device as it performs both the excretory and synthetic functions of the liver and, in addition, works as an immunomodulatory therapy by suppressing the early innate immune response in ALF. After a recent randomised controlled trial in adults demonstrated a beneficial effect of high-volume plasma exchange on clinical outcomes, this therapy was incorporated in European Association for the Study of Liver (EASL) recommendations for managing adult patients with ALF, but no guidelines exist for PALF. In this review, we discuss rationale, timing, practicalities, and existing evidence regarding the use of plasma exchange as an immunomodulatory treatment in PALF. We discuss controversies in delivery of this therapy as an extracorporeal device, and practicalities of use of plasma exchange as a 'hybrid' therapy alongside other extracorporeal liver assist devices, before finally reviewing outstanding research questions for the future.
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- Emma C Alexander
- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, UK
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- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, UK.
- Department of Women and Children's Health, School of Life Course Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.
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Red cell distribution width to serum albumin ratio as an early prognostic marker for severe acute pancreatitis: A retrospective study. Arab J Gastroenterol 2022; 23:206-209. [PMID: 35918288 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajg.2022.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS The ability to predict severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) at an early stage is crucial for reducing the associated complications and mortality. In this study, we compared the ratio of red cell distribution width to albumin (RDW-to-ALB) using predictive scoring systems, such as the Ranson score, BISAP, and MCTSI, to develop a simple and accurate method of predicting SAP. PATIENTS AND METHODS We included 212 patients with mild acute pancreatitis (MAP) and 89 with SAP between January 2013 and December 2018. The differences in the general characteristics and biochemical analysis as well as the various predictive scores were compared between the two groups. We evaluated the sensitivity and specificity between the RDW-to-ALB ratio, RDW, ALB, and multiple predictive scores in patients with early acute pancreatitis (AP) by using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. RESULTS The RDW-to-ALB ratio (%) of patients with SAP was higher than that of patients with MAP (0.43 ± 0.08 vs. 0.32 ± 0.04, p < 0.001). Patients with SAP had higher Ranson, BISAP, and MCTSI scores than those with MAP. The ROC curve revealed that, when the RDW-to-ALB ratio (%) was >0.36, the sensitivity and specificity of the predicted SAP were 80.0% and 80.7%, respectively. Further statistical analysis found that the RDW-to-ALB ratio and Ranson, BISAP, and MCTSI scores were consistent in predicting SAP effectiveness (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The RDW-to-ALB ratio has a promising predictive power for SAP, and its effectiveness is comparable with those of Ranson, BISAP, and MCTSI scores.
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Castro-Narro G, Moctezuma-Velázquez C, Male-Velázquez R, Trejo-Estrada R, Bosques FJ, Moreno-Alcántar R, Rodríguez-Hernández H, Bautista-Santos A, Córtez-Hernández C, Cerda-Reyes E, Pérez-Escobar J, Aldana-Ledesma JM, Aguirre-Valadez J, Ruiz-Velasco JAV, Contreras-Omaña R, Miranda-Zazueta G, Reyes-Bastidas MDR, Meza-Cardona JM, Chávez-Tapia N, Fernández-Pérez NJ, García-Jiménez ES, Torre A. Position statement on the use of albumin in liver cirrhosis. Ann Hepatol 2022; 27:100708. [PMID: 35550187 DOI: 10.1016/j.aohep.2022.100708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Cirrhosis is characterised by a prolonged asymptomatic period in which the inflammation persists, increasing as the disease progresses. Characteristic of this is the increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines and pro-oxidant molecules which are determining factors in the development of multiple organ dysfunction. In the early development of cirrhosis, splanchnic arterial vasodilation, activation of vasoconstrictor systems (renin-angiotensin-aldosterone) and the sympathetic nervous system (noradrenaline) bring about bacterial translocation and systemic dissemination via portal circulation of bacterial products, and molecular patterns associated with damage, which exacerbate the systemic inflammation present in the patient with cirrhosis. Albumin is a molecule that undergoes structural and functional changes as liver damage progresses, affecting its antioxidant, immunomodulatory, oncotic and endothelial stabilising properties. Our knowledge of the properties of albumin reveals a molecule with multiple treatment options in patients with cirrhosis, from the compensated then decompensated phases to multiple organ dysfunction. Its recognised uses in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, post-paracentesis circulatory dysfunction, acute kidney injury and hepatorenal syndrome are fully validated, and a treatment option has opened up in decompensated cirrhosis and in acute-on-chronic liver disease.
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- Graciela Castro-Narro
- Gastroenterology Department, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición "Salvador Zubirán" ["Salvador Zubirán" National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition], Mexico City, Mexico; Gastroenterology Unit, Hospital Médica Sur, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Gastroenterology Department, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición "Salvador Zubirán" ["Salvador Zubirán" National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition], Mexico City, Mexico
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- Instituto de la Salud Digestiva y Hepática [Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Health], Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Centro Médico de Alta Especialidad Siglo XXI [21st Century High Speciality Medical Centre], Mexico City, Mexico
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Médico Nacional 20 de Noviembre ["20 November" National Medical Centre], Mexico City, Mexico
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- Hospital Central Militar, Mexico City, Mexico; Escuela Militar de Graduados de Sanidad, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Gastroenterology Department, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición "Salvador Zubirán" ["Salvador Zubirán" National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition], Mexico City, Mexico
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- Centro de Estudio e Investigación en Enfermedades Hepáticas y Toxicológicas (CEIHET) [Centre for Study and Research in Hepatic and Toxicological Diseases], Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo, Mexico
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- Gastroenterology Department, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición "Salvador Zubirán" ["Salvador Zubirán" National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition], Mexico City, Mexico
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- Metabolic Unit, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición "Salvador Zubirán" ["Salvador Zubirán" National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition], Mexico City, Mexico.
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Zhao H, Xu L, Tang P, Guo R. Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index and Survival of Patients With Colorectal Cancer: A Meta-Analysis. Front Oncol 2022; 12:906711. [PMID: 35847869 PMCID: PMC9282875 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.906711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundGeriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) is an indicator of nutritional status derived by serum albumin level and ideal body weight, which has been proposed as a predictor of prognosis for elderly population with various clinical conditions. The objective of the meta-analysis was to comprehensively evaluate the association between baseline GNRI and survival of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC).MethodsCohort studies were identified by search of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases from inception to January 05, 2022 according to the aim of the meta-analysis. A random-effect model incorporating the potential between-study heterogeneity was adopted to pool the results.ResultsNine studies including 3658 patients with CRC contributed to the meta-analysis. Results showed that CRC patients with lower GNRI at baseline had worse overall survival (OS, hazard ratio [HR] 2.39, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.78-3.23, p<0.001; I2 = 60%) and progression-free survival (PFS, HR 1.77, 95% CI 1.38-2.26, p<0.001; I2 = 33%). The results were consistent in sensitivity analyses limited to elderly patients (HR for OS 2.25, p<0.001; HR for PFS 1.65, p=0.003). Subgroup analyses showed consistent results in patents with different cancer stages, and in studies with median follow-up < and ≥ 5 years (p for subgroup effects all < 0.05).ConclusionA lower GNRI at baseline may be independent associated with poor survival outcomes of patients with CRC. Evaluating the nutritional status using GNRI may be important for risk stratification of patients with CRC.
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Ward ES, Gelinas D, Dreesen E, Van Santbergen J, Andersen JT, Silvestri NJ, Kiss JE, Sleep D, Rader DJ, Kastelein JJP, Louagie E, Vidarsson G, Spriet I. Clinical Significance of Serum Albumin and Implications of FcRn Inhibitor Treatment in IgG-Mediated Autoimmune Disorders. Front Immunol 2022; 13:892534. [PMID: 35757719 PMCID: PMC9231186 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.892534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Serum albumin (SA), the most abundant soluble protein in the body, maintains plasma oncotic pressure and regulates the distribution of vascular fluid and has a range of other important functions. The goals of this review are to expand clinical knowledge regarding the functions of SA, elucidate effects of dysregulated SA concentration, and discuss the clinical relevance of hypoalbuminemia resulting from various diseases. We discuss potential repercussions of SA dysregulation on cholesterol levels, liver function, and other processes that rely on its homeostasis, as decreased SA concentration has been shown to be associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, and mortality. We describe the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of SA, as well as its ability to bind and transport a plethora of endogenous and exogenous molecules. SA is the primary serum protein involved in binding and transport of drugs and as such has the potential to affect, or be affected by, certain medications. Of current relevance are antibody-based inhibitors of the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn), several of which are under clinical development to treat immunoglobulin G (IgG)-mediated autoimmune disorders; some have been shown to decrease SA concentration. FcRn acts as a homeostatic regulator of SA by rescuing it, as well as IgG, from intracellular degradation via a common cellular recycling mechanism. Greater clinical understanding of the multifunctional nature of SA and the potential clinical impact of decreased SA are needed; in particular, the potential for certain treatments to reduce SA concentration, which may affect efficacy and toxicity of medications and disease progression.
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- E Sally Ward
- Cancer Sciences Unit, Centre for Cancer Immunology, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Immunology, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Pharmacology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Vitalant Northeast Division and Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Departments of Genetics and Medicine, Institute of Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, Genetics of Cardiovascular Disease, Academic Medical Center (AMC) of the University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Experimental Immunohematology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Sanquin Research and Landsteiner Laboratory, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Pharmacy Department, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Jin X, Li J, Sun L, Zhang J, Gao Y, Li R, Ren J, Hou Y, Su D, Liu J, Wang X, Chen D, Wang G, Wiedermann CJ. Prognostic Value of Serum Albumin Level in Critically Ill Patients: Observational Data From Large Intensive Care Unit Databases. Front Nutr 2022; 9:770674. [PMID: 35769376 PMCID: PMC9234460 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.770674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Decreased serum albumin level (SAL) is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. We designed the present study to further assess the prognostic value of SAL in critically ill patients based on data from large intensive care unit (ICU) databases. Methods This retrospective cohort study recruited 18,353 patients from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV (MIMIC-IV) database. Restricted cubic splines (RCS) were performed to visualize the association of SAL at admission with ICU and hospital mortalities. The prognostic value of SAL was analyzed using logistic regression models and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves in overall patients and subgroups. Results Restricted cubic splines revealed rapid increasing risks in ICU and hospital mortalities when SAL declined to below 30 g/l. Patients with SAL <30 g/l (n = 6,069) had higher ICU (13.7% vs. 6.4%, p < 0.001) and hospital (23.9% vs. 10.7%, p < 0.001) mortalities than those with SAL ≥30 g/l. Multivariable logistic regression model revealed that SAL <30 g/l independently correlated with higher risks of both ICU (odds ratio [OR]: 1.20, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.07–1.36) and hospital (OR: 1.51, 95% CI: 1.37–1.66) mortalities. However, the association diminished in patients with cirrhosis (OR: 1.16, 95% CI: 0.91–1.49 for ICU mortality; OR: 1.21, 95% CI: 1.00–1.48 for hospital mortality). ROC curves revealed a poor performance of SAL in predicting mortalities, both in overall patients and in those with cirrhosis. Conclusions Decreased SAL is associated with increased risk of mortality. However, it possesses low sensitivity and specificity for outcome prediction in critically ill patients, especially in those with cirrhosis.
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- Xuting Jin
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
- Gang Wang
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- Institute of Medical Decision Making, Public Health and Health Technology Assessment, UMIT Tirol - University of Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Hall in Tyrol, Austria
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Xie X, Maharjan S, Kelly C, Liu T, Lang RJ, Alperin R, Sebastian S, Bonilla D, Gandolfo S, Boukataya Y, Siadat SM, Zhang YS, Livermore C. Customizable Microfluidic Origami Liver-on-a-Chip (oLOC). ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES 2022; 7:2100677. [PMID: 35754760 PMCID: PMC9231824 DOI: 10.1002/admt.202100677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The design and manufacture of an origami-based liver-on-a-chip device are presented, together with demonstrations of the chip's effectiveness at recapitulating some of the liver's key in vivo architecture, physical microenvironment, and functions. Laser-cut layers of polyimide tape are folded together with polycarbonate nanoporous membranes to create a stack of three adjacent flow chambers separated by the membranes. Endothelial cells are seeded in the upper and lower flow chambers to simulate sinusoids, and hepatocytes are seeded in the middle flow chamber. Nutrients and metabolites flow through the simulated sinusoids and diffuse between the vascular pathways and the hepatocyte layers, mimicking physiological microcirculation. Studies of cell viability, metabolic functions, and hepatotoxicity of pharmaceutical compounds show that the endothelialized liver-on-a-chip model is conducive to maintaining hepatocyte functions and evaluation of the hepatotoxicity of drugs. Our unique origami approach speeds chip development and optimization, effectively simplifying the laboratory-scale fabrication of on-chip models of human tissues without necessarily reducing their structural and functional sophistication.
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- Xin Xie
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Mathematics, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA 95192
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Yan P, Wei Y, Wang M, Tao J, Ouyang H, Du Z, Li S, Jiang H. Network pharmacology combined with metabolomics and lipidomics to reveal the hypolipidemic mechanism of Alismatis rhizoma in hyperlipidemic mice. Food Funct 2022; 13:4714-4733. [PMID: 35383784 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo04386b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Alismatis rhizoma (AR), the dried rhizome of Alisma orientale (Sam) Juzep, is effective in treating hyperlipidemia, but the mechanisms involved require further exploration. This study evaluated the hypolipidemic properties of AR using an integrated strategy combining network pharmacology with metabolomics and lipidomics. Firstly, a hyperlipidemia mouse model induced by a high-fat diet was established to evaluate the therapeutic effects of AR. Secondly, plasma metabolomics and lipidomics were used to identify differential metabolites and lipids, and metabolic pathway analysis was performed using MetaboAnalyst. Thirdly, network pharmacology, based on the metabolic profile of AR in vivo, was used to discover potential therapeutic targets. Finally, key targets were obtained through a compound-target-metabolite network, which was verified by molecular docking and quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR). Biochemistry analysis and histological examinations showed that AR exerted hypolipidemic effects on hyperlipidemic mice. Seventy potential biomarkers for the AR treatment of hyperlipidemia were identified by metabolomics and lipidomics, which were mainly involved in lipid metabolism, energy metabolism and amino acid metabolism. Eighteen potentially active compounds were identified in the plasma of mice after oral administration of AR, which were associated with 83 potential therapeutic targets. The PPAR signaling pathway was considered a crucial signaling pathway of AR against hyperlipidemia by KEGG analysis. The joint analysis showed that 6 upstream key targets were regulated by AR, including ALB, TNF, IL1B, MMP9, PPARA and PPARG. Molecular docking showed that active compounds of AR had high binding affinity with these key targets. qPCR further demonstrated that AR could reverse the mRNA expression of these key targets in hyperlipidemic mice. This study integrates network pharmacology with metabolomics and lipidomics to reveal the regulatory effects of AR on endogenous metabolites and validates key therapeutic targets, and represents the most systematic and in-depth study on the hypolipidemic activity of AR.
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- Pan Yan
- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330000, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
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Li T, Qi M, Dong G, Li X, Xu Z, Wei Y, Feng Y, Ren C, Wang Y, Yang J. Clinical Value of Prognostic Nutritional Index in Prediction of the Presence and Severity of Neonatal Sepsis. J Inflamm Res 2022; 14:7181-7190. [PMID: 34992413 PMCID: PMC8710072 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s343992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Purpose The prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is a common indicator of nutritional and inflammatory status and is associated with various diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases and infectious diseases. However, to date, no study has concentrated on the role of PNI in assessing and predicting the presence and severity of neonatal sepsis. Therefore, the present study aimed to explore the association of the PNI with the presence and severity of neonatal sepsis. Materials and Methods A total of 1196 neonates with suspected sepsis were enrolled in this study and their complete clinical and laboratory data were collected. PNI was calculated as serum albumin (g/L) + 5 × total lymphocyte count (109/L). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the risk factors for the presence and severity of neonatal sepsis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to evaluate the predictive value of PNI. All statistical analyses were performed using the statistical package SPSS 24.0. Results PNI was lower in neonates with sepsis and decreased significantly with the severity of sepsis. The correlation analysis demonstrated that the PNI was negatively correlated with the levels of the inflammatory marker procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP), and the length of hospital stay. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the PNI was independently and inversely associated with the presence and severity of neonatal sepsis. The area under the ROC curve of the PNI was 0.64 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.61–0.67, P < 0.001) for severe sepsis and 0.69 (95% CI: 0.60–0.78, P < 0.001) for septic shock. In addition, our data revealed that PNI was also independently correlated with the length of hospital stay. Conclusion PNI is an independent predictor for the presence and severity of neonatal sepsis.
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- Tiewei Li
- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Children's Infection and Immunity, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Children's Infection and Immunity, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Children's Infection and Immunity, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Children's Infection and Immunity, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Children's Infection and Immunity, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Children's Infection and Immunity, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Children's Infection and Immunity, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Children's Infection and Immunity, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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Vafaee R, Jahani Sherafat S, Rezaei Tavirani M, Ahmadi N. Down-regulation of TP53 is a highlighted molecular event in gastric ulcer. GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY FROM BED TO BENCH 2022; 15:249-255. [PMID: 36311969 PMCID: PMC9589131 DOI: 10.22037/ghfbb.v15i3.2544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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AIM The current study explored the crucial dysregulate proteins and biochemical pathways in gastric ulcer as its main aim. BACKGROUND Gastric ulcer as an acid-related gastrointestinal disease is known as one of the most public gastrointestinal disorders. METHODS A total of 100 proteins from STRING database were analyzed by Cytoscape and its applications to find the central proteins and the related biochemical pathways. Action map analysis was applied to explore regulatory relationships between the critical proteins. RESULTS Network analysis and gene ontology revealed that IL6, ALB, TNF, INS, IL1B, IL10, TP53, CXCL8, and PTGS2 are the highlighted proteins related to gastric ulcer. Six clusters of biochemical pathways, namely "response to external stimulus," "multicellular organismal process," "regulation of biological quality," "cellular response to stimulus," "cellular response to chemical stimulus," and "transport" were identified as the dysregulated pathway in patients. CONCLUSION Down-regulation of TP53 by IL2, PTGS2, and TNF seems to be a main process occurring in gastric ulcer patients.
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- Reza Vafaee
- Critical Care Quality Improvement Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Proteomics research center, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Proteomics research center, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Tanaka S, Madokoro S, Inaoka PT, Yamazaki T. Blood lipid profile changes in type 2 diabetic rats after tail suspension and reloading. Lipids Health Dis 2021; 20:84. [PMID: 34334135 PMCID: PMC8327430 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-021-01511-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Purpose The effects of the tail suspension and reloading on the protein and lipid metabolism in muscle and blood in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are unclear. This study evaluated the hypothesis that skeletal muscle catabolism is greater in T2DM than in non-diabetes mellitus (non-DM) rats and that the activity-dependent changes in the intramuscular lipid accumulation and blood lipid profile are poorer in T2DM than in non-DM rats. Methods T2DM and non-DM rats were suspended for two weeks followed by reloading for two weeks. The muscle and blood were then examined. Results In contrast to our hypothesis, there was no marked difference between the T2DM and non-DM groups in terms of the skeletal muscle catabolism and activity-dependent changes in intramuscular lipid accumulation. However, the blood lipid profile increased in the T2DM group compared to the non-DM group. One interesting finding in this study was the decrease in non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol levels after one week of reloading followed by a significant increase in the non-HDL cholesterol levels after two weeks of reloading in the T2DM group. Conclusion These results suggest that a dramatic increase in activity after a period of inactivity may rapidly improve the blood lipid profile in T2DM rats. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12944-021-01511-y.
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- Shoji Tanaka
- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 5-11-80 Kodatsuno, Kanazawa, 920-0942, Japan.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 5-11-80 Kodatsuno, Kanazawa, 920-0942, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 5-11-80 Kodatsuno, Kanazawa, 920-0942, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 5-11-80 Kodatsuno, Kanazawa, 920-0942, Japan
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Neshat SY, Quiroz VM, Wang Y, Tamayo S, Doloff JC. Liver Disease: Induction, Progression, Immunological Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Interventions. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22136777. [PMID: 34202537 PMCID: PMC8267746 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22136777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The liver is an organ with impressive regenerative potential and has been shown to heal sizable portions after their removal. However, certain diseases can overstimulate its potential to self-heal and cause excessive cellular matrix and collagen buildup. Decompensation of liver fibrosis leads to cirrhosis, a buildup of fibrotic ECM that impedes the liver’s ability to efficiently exchange fluid. This review summarizes the complex immunological activities in different liver diseases, and how failure to maintain liver homeostasis leads to progressive fibrotic tissue development. We also discuss a variety of pathologies that lead to liver cirrhosis, such as alcoholic liver disease and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV). Mesenchymal stem cells are widely studied for their potential in tissue replacement and engineering. Herein, we discuss the potential of MSCs to regulate immune response and alter the disease state. Substantial efforts have been performed in preclinical animal testing, showing promising results following inhibition of host immunity. Finally, we outline the current state of clinical trials with mesenchymal stem cells and other cellular and non-cellular therapies as they relate to the detection and treatment of liver cirrhosis.
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- Sarah Y. Neshat
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (S.Y.N.); (V.M.Q.); (Y.W.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (S.Y.N.); (V.M.Q.); (Y.W.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (S.Y.N.); (V.M.Q.); (Y.W.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (S.Y.N.); (V.M.Q.); (Y.W.); (S.T.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (S.Y.N.); (V.M.Q.); (Y.W.); (S.T.)
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute for NanoBioTechnology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Oncology-Cancer Immunology Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Bloomberg-Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
- Correspondence:
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