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Liu Q, Gui J, Wu L. Study on the regulation of trophoblast activity by abnormally expressed hsa_circ_0024838/miR-543/HIF1A in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus. Placenta 2024; 151:27-36. [PMID: 38701658 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2024.04.006] [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: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to screen circRNAs involved in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)-related macrosomia. One differentially expressed circRNA (DEC), hsa_circ_0024838, was further tested for its potential role and mechanism in trophoblasts. METHODS DECs in GDM were selected through GSE182737 and GSE194119. The targets were predicted for DECs and microRNAs (miRNAs), to complete the construction of the circRNA-miRNA-gene network. Functional annotation and related biological pathway enrichment analysis were performed on the target genes of miRNAs in the network. Subsequently, the expression levels of hsa_circ_0024838, miR-543, and HIF1A mRNA were identified by real-time quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) in GDM patients. Trophoblast activity was assessed via CCK-8 assay, apoptosis assay, and Matrigel invasion assay. Finally, interactions between miR-543 and either hsa_circ_0024838 or HIF1A were confirmed using dual-luciferase reporter assays. RESULTS A GDM-related circRNA-miRNA-genes interaction network was constructed, consisting of 35 circRNAs, 46 miRNAs, and 122 target genes. Functional enrichment revealed that the enriched pathways were involved in GDM. Hsa_circ_0024838 and HIF1A mRNA expression levels were upregulated in GDM, while miR-543 expression levels were downregulated. A significant positive correlation between hsa_circ_0024838 and newborn weight was observed. Both hsa_circ_0024838 and HIF1A possessed binding sites for miR-543. Overexpressing hsa_circ_0024838 in high-glucose (HG)-cultured trophoblasts can partially reverse HG-induced reduction in trophoblast cell proliferation/migration and increase apoptosis. But this reversal can be negated by co-transfection with miR-543 mimics. The effects of miR-543 can be counteracted by HIF1A. DISCUSSION Hsa_circ_0024838 can regulate the expression of HIF1A by interacting with miR-543. This regulates the HIF1A signaling pathway and enhance vitality in trophoblast cells.
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- Qian Liu
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, China.
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Sgayer I, Odeh M, Wolf MF, Kaiyal RS, Aiob A, Lowenstein L, Gratacos E. The impact on pregnancy outcomes of late-onset gestational diabetes mellitus diagnosed during the third trimester: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024; 165:877-888. [PMID: 37987501 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence is inconsistent regarding the impact of late gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on perinatal outcomes. OBJECTIVES To evaluate associations of GDM diagnosed in the third trimester (late GDM) with adverse obstetric and neonatal outcomes. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched Embase, Medline, and Web of Science from January 1, 1990 to June 16, 2022, for observational studies. SELECTION CRITERIA Late GDM was defined as a de novo diagnosis, i.e. after a negative screening for diabetes in the second trimester, and at later than 28 weeks of pregnancy. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Each abstract and full-text article was independently reviewed by the same two authors. Quality was assessed with the use of the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Summary odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using a random effects model. MAIN RESULTS Twelve studies were identified as meeting the inclusion criteria, including 3103 patients (571 with late GDM and 3103 controls). Incidences of shoulder dystocia (OR 1.57, 95% CI 1.02-2.42, P = 0.040), 5-minute Apgar score <7 (OR 1.80, 95% CI 1.14-2.86, P = 0.024), cesarean delivery (OR 1.98, 95% CI 1.51-2.60, P < 0.001), and emergent cesarean delivery (OR 1.57, 95% CI 1.02-2.40, P = 0.040) were significantly higher among women with late GDM than among the controls. The groups showed similarity in the rates of fetal macrosomia, large-for-gestational-age fetuses, neonatal hypoglycemia, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis showed associations of late GDM with increased adverse perinatal outcomes. Prospective studies should evaluate the impact on perinatal outcomes of repeated third-trimester screening for late GDM.
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- Inshirah Sgayer
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel
- Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel
- Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel
- Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel
- Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel
- Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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- BCNatal, Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona and Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, and Center for Biomedical Research on Rare Diseases, Barcelona, Spain
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Wu Y, Liu Y, Yang X, Tong M, Jiang X, Gu X. Triple-Responsive, Multimodal, Visual Electronic Skin toward All-in-One Health Management for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. ACS Sens 2024; 9:2634-2644. [PMID: 38669562 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00426] [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: 04/28/2024]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common metabolic disorders during pregnancy, leading to serious complications for pregnant women and a threat to life safety of infants. Therefore, it is particularly important to establish a multipurpose monitoring pathway to important physiological indicators of pregnant women. In this work, three kinds of double network hydrogels are prepared with poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), borax, and cellulose ethers with varying substituents of methyl (methyl cellulose, MC), hydroxypropyl (hydroxypropyl cellulose, HPC), or both (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, HPMC), respectively. The corresponding toughness (143.9, 102.3, and 135.9 kJ cm-3) and conductivity (0.69, 0.45, and 0.51 S m-1) of the hydrogels demonstrate that PB-MC was endowed with the prominent performance. Molecular dynamics simulations further revealed the essence that hydrogen bond interactions between PVA and cellulose ethers play a critical role in regulating the structure and properties of hydrogels. Thermochromic capsule powders (TCPs) were subsequently doped in to achieve a composite hydrogel (TCPs@PB-MC) to indicate the change in human body temperature. Furthermore, the process of the TCPs@PB-MC response to glucose, pH, and temperature was tracked in-depth through the electrochemical window. This work provides a novel strategy for all-in-one health management of GDM.
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- Yue Wu
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Novel Pharmaceutical Excipients, Sustained and Controlled Release Preparations, College of Medicine and Nursing, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jinan University, Jinan 250024, China
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- Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Novel Pharmaceutical Excipients, Sustained and Controlled Release Preparations, College of Medicine and Nursing, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China
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- Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Novel Pharmaceutical Excipients, Sustained and Controlled Release Preparations, College of Medicine and Nursing, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China
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- Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Novel Pharmaceutical Excipients, Sustained and Controlled Release Preparations, College of Medicine and Nursing, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jinan University, Jinan 250024, China
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- Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Novel Pharmaceutical Excipients, Sustained and Controlled Release Preparations, College of Medicine and Nursing, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China
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Basil B, Mba IN, Myke-Mbata BK, Adebisi SA, Oghagbon EK. A first trimester prediction model and nomogram for gestational diabetes mellitus based on maternal clinical risk factors in a resource-poor setting. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2024; 24:346. [PMID: 38711005 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-024-06519-7] [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: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The implementation of universal screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is challenged by several factors key amongst which is limited resources, hence the continued reliance on risk factor-based screening. Effective identification of high-risk women early in pregnancy may enable preventive intervention. This study aimed at developing a GDM prediction model based on maternal clinical risk factors that are easily assessable in the first trimester of pregnancy in a population of Nigerian women. METHODS This was a multi-hospital prospective observational cohort study of 253 consecutively selected pregnant women from which maternal clinical data was collected at 8-12 weeks gestational age. Diagnosis of GDM was made via a one-step 75-gram Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at 24-28 weeks of gestation. A GDM prediction model and nomogram based on selected maternal clinical risk factors was developed using multiple logistic regression analysis, and its performance was assessed by Receiver Operator Curve (ROC) analysis. Data analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 and Python programming language (version 3.0). RESULTS Increasing maternal age, higher body mass index (BMI), a family history of diabetes mellitus in first-degree relative and previous history of foetal macrosomia were the major predictors of GDM. The model equation was: LogitP = 6.358 - 0.066 × Age - 0.075 × First trimester BMI - 1.879 × First-degree relative with diabetes mellitus - 0.522 × History of foetal macrosomia. It had an area under the receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) of 0.814 (95% CI: 0.751-0.877; p-value < 0.001), and at a predicted probability threshold of 0.745, it had a sensitivity of 79.2% and specificity of 74.5%. CONCLUSION This first trimester prediction model reliably identifies women at high risk for GDM development in the first trimester, and the nomogram enhances its practical applicability, contributing to improved clinical outcomes in the study population.
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- Bruno Basil
- Department of Chemical Pathology, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria
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Cai QY, Tang J, Meng SZ, Sun Y, Lan X, Liu TH. Quality assessment of videos on social media platforms related to gestational diabetes mellitus in China: A cross-section study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29020. [PMID: 38617917 PMCID: PMC11015130 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to systematically evaluate the quality of content and information in videos related to gestational diabetes mellitus on Chinese social media platforms. Methods The videos on various platforms, TikTok, Bilibili, and Weibo, were searched with the keyword "gestational diabetes mellitus" in Chinese, and the first 50 videos with a comprehensive ranking on each platform were included for subsequent analysis. Characteristic information of video was collected, such as their duration, number of days online, number of likes, comments, and number of shares. DISCREN, JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association) Benchmark Criteria, and GQS (Global Quality Scores) were used to assess the quality of all videos. Finally, the correlation analysis was performed among video features, video sources, DISCERN scores, and JAMA scores. Results Ultimately, 135 videos were included in this study. The mean DISCERN total score was 31.84 ± 7.85, the mean JAMA score was 2.33 ± 0.72, and the mean GQS was 2.00 ± 0.40. Most of the videos (52.6%) were uploaded by independent medical professionals, and videos uploaded by professionals had the shortest duration and time online (P < 0.001). The source of the video was associated with numbers of "likes", "comments", and "shares" for JAMA scores (P < 0.001), but there was no correlation with DISCERN scores. Generally, videos on TikTok with the shortest duration received the most numbers of "likes", "comments", and "shares", but the overall quality of videos on Weibo was higher. Conclusion Although the majority of the videos were uploaded by independent medical professionals, the overall quality appeared to be poor. Therefore, more efforts and actions should be taken to improve the quality of videos related to gestational diabetes mellitus.
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- Qin-Yu Cai
- The Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Department of Bioinformatics, The School of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Rd, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- The Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- The Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Department of Bioinformatics, The School of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Rd, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- The Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Department of Bioinformatics, The School of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Rd, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- The Joint International Research Laboratory of Reproduction and Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Department of Bioinformatics, The School of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, No.1 Yixueyuan Rd, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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Milionis C, Ilias I, Lekkou A, Venaki E, Koukkou E. Future clinical prospects of C-peptide testing in the early diagnosis of gestational diabetes. World J Exp Med 2024; 14:89320. [PMID: 38590302 PMCID: PMC10999065 DOI: 10.5493/wjem.v14.i1.89320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Gestational diabetes is typically diagnosed in the late second or third trimester of pregnancy. It is one of the most common metabolic disorders among expectant mothers, with potential serious short- and long-term complications for both maternal and offspring health. C-peptide is secreted from pancreatic beta-cells into circulation in equimolar amounts with insulin. It is a useful biomarker to estimate the beta-cell function because it undergoes negligible hepatic clearance and consequently it has a longer half-life compared to insulin. Pregnancy induces increased insulin resistance due to physiological changes in hormonal and metabolic homeostasis. Inadequate compensation by islet beta-cells results in hyperglycemia. The standard oral glucose tolerance test at 24-28 wk of gestation sets the diagnosis. Accumulated evidence from prospective studies indicates a link between early pregnancy C-peptide levels and the risk of subsequent gestational diabetes. Elevated C-peptide levels and surrogate glycemic indices at the beginning of pregnancy could prompt appropriate strategies for secondary prevention.
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- Charalampos Milionis
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, ‘Elena Venizelou’ General Hospital, Athens 11521, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, ‘Elena Venizelou’ General Hospital, Athens 11521, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, ‘Elena Venizelou’ General Hospital, Athens 11521, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, ‘Elena Venizelou’ General Hospital, Athens 11521, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, ‘Elena Venizelou’ General Hospital, Athens 11521, Greece
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Hou Q, Yan F, Li X, Liu H, Yang X, Dong X. ATP5me alleviates high glucose-induced myocardial cell injury. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 129:111626. [PMID: 38320353 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111626] [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: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with adverse myocardial remodeling and impaired cardiac function of fetus. Nevertheless, specific molecular mechanisms underlying type 1 GDM-induced fetal myocardial injury remain unknown. Therefore, this study proposes to identify possible molecular mechanisms using RNA-seq. METHODS A rat type 1 GDM model was developed using streptozotocin (STZ) (25 and 50 mg/kg), and weight and glucose tolerance of maternal and offspring were evaluated. Changes in markers of myocardial injury and oxidative stress identified by ELISA and biochemical kits in offspring hearts. Identification of differentially expressed mRNAs (DE-mRNAs) associated with myocardial injury in type 1 GDM offspring using RNA-seq. Proliferation, apoptosis, and oxidative stress were assessed in high glucose-induced H9C2 cells after exogenously modulating ATP Synthase Membrane Subunit E (ATP5me). RESULTS Maternal weight, glucose and glucose tolerance, and fetal weight and heart weight were reduced in the type 1 GDM model, especially in 50 mg/kg STZ-induced. Increased of creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB), cardiac troponin T (cTnT), hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) and decreased of superoxide dismutase (SOD) were observed in type 1 GDM offspring hearts. type 1 GDM offspring hearts exhibited disorganized cardiomyocytes with enlarged gaps, broken myocardial fibers, erythrocyte accumulation and inflammatory infiltration. RNA-seq identified 462 DE-mRNAs in type 1 GDM offspring hearts, which mainly regulate immunity, redox reactions, and cellular communication. Atp5me was under-expressed in type 1 GDM offspring hearts, and high glucose decreased Atp5me expression in H9C2 cells. Overexpressing Atp5me alleviated high glucose-induced decrease in proliferation, mitochondrial membrane potential, BCL2 and SOD, and increase in apoptosis, MDA, ROS, c-Caspase-3, and BAX in H9C2 cells. CONCLUSION This study first demonstrated that ATP5me attenuated type 1 GDM-induced fetal myocardial injury. This provides a possible molecular mechanism for the treatment of type 1 GDM-induced fetal myocardial injury.
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- Qingsha Hou
- Obstetrical Department, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, the Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, No.157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Obstetrical Department, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, the Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, No.157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Obstetrical Department, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, the Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, No.157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Obstetrical Department, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, the Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, No.157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Obstetrical Department, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, the Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, No.157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China
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- Obstetrical Department, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, the Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, No.157 Jinbi Road, Kunming, Yunnan, 650032, China.
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Lai YM, Tan GC, Shah SA, Abd Rahman R, Mohd Saleh MF, Mansor S, Khong TY, Wong YP. Non-hypertensive gestational diabetes mellitus: Placental histomorphology and its association with perinatal outcomes. Placenta 2024; 147:21-27. [PMID: 38278001 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2024.01.012] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) exerts a great impact on the placenta and reflects changes on placentas both morphological and functionally. The aims of this study are to evaluate the prevalence of placental histopathological lesions in pregnancies complicated by GDM compared to gestational age-matched controls, and their association with maternal and fetal complications. METHODS Fifty-four singleton GDM-complicated pregnancies were recruited and compared to 33 consecutive normal pregnancies. Two pathologists, blinded to all clinical data, reviewed and evaluated all histological samples of the placentas in accordance with Amsterdam criteria. Relevant demographic, clinical data and primary birth outcomes were recorded. RESULTS A myriad of histomorphological abnormalities, including chronic inflammation (n = 9/54, p = 0.031), histological chorioamnionitis (n = 23/54, p < 0.001), umbilical/chorionic vasculitis (n = 9/54, p = 0.031), changes related to maternal vascular malperfusion (n = 22/54, p = 0.003), chorangiosis (n = 10/54, p = 0.046) and villous dysmaturity (n = 9/54, p = 0.012) were observed more frequently in the GDM placentas compared to the controls. Additionally, GDM significantly increased the risk of fetal complications, including macrosomia/fetal growth restriction (n = 13/54, p = 0.004). DISCUSSION Histoarchitectural abnormalities were observed more frequently in placentas of GDM pregnancies compared to the controls. Our findings support the hypothesis that diabetic-induced damage in the placental function may be associated with the increased in fetal growth disorders in GDM-complicated pregnancies.
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- Yip Meng Lai
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathology, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, SA 5006, Australia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Mo Z, Cao C, Han Y, Hu H, He Y, Zuo X. Relationships between triglyceride-glucose index and incident gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study of a Korean population using publicly available data. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1294588. [PMID: 38414896 PMCID: PMC10896852 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1294588] [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: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Background The connection between the triglyceride-glucose index (TyG index) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is currently debated. Our study aimed to investigate the connection between the TyG index and GDM within the Korean population. Methods Using publically accessible data in Korea, we performed a secondary study on a sample of 589 pregnant women who were carrying a single fetus. The analysis employed a binary logistic regression model, some sensitivity analyses, and subgroup analysis to investigate the association between the TyG index and the occurrence of GDM. To assess the TyG index's potential to predict GDM, a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) study was also carried out. Results The mean age of the pregnant women was 32.065 ± 3.798 years old, while the mean TyG index was 8.352 ± 0.400. The prevalence rate of GDM was found to be 6.112%. Upon adjusting for potential confounding variables, a positive association was detected between the TyG index and incident GDM (OR = 12.923, 95%CI: 3.581-46.632, p = 0.00009). The validity of this connection was further confirmed by subgroup analysis and sensitivity analyses. With an area under the ROC curve of 0.807 (95%CI: 0.734-0.879), the TyG index showed strong predictive power for GDM. The TyG index's ideal cutoff value for detecting GDM was found to be 8.632, with a sensitivity of 78.7% and a specificity of 72.2%. Conclusion The findings of our study provide evidence that an increased TyG index is significantly associated with the occurrence of GDM. Utilizing the TyG index during the 10-14 week gestational period may be a valuable tool in identifying pregnant individuals at a heightened risk for developing GDM. Early detection enables timely and efficacious interventions, thereby enhancing the prognosis of affected individuals.
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- Zihe Mo
- Department of Physical Examination, DongGuan Tungwah Hospital, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shenzhen Dapeng New District Nan'ao People's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Emergency, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital and The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital and The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Hengsheng Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Xiang X, You S, Zeng Z, Xu J, Lin Y, Liu Y, Zhang L, Huang R, Song C, Jin S. Exploration of the hypoglycemic mechanism of Fuzhuan brick tea based on integrating global metabolomics and network pharmacology analysis. Front Mol Biosci 2024; 10:1266156. [PMID: 38304230 PMCID: PMC10830801 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1266156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Introduction: Fuzhuan brick tea (FBT) is a worldwide popular beverage which has the appreciable potential in regulating glycometabolism. However, the reports on the hypoglycemic mechanism of FBT remain limited. Methods: In this study, the hypoglycemic effect of FBT was evaluated in a pharmacological experiment based on Kunming mice. Global metabolomics and network pharmacology were combined to discover the potential target metabolites and genes. In addition, the real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) analysis was performed for verification. Results: Seven potential target metabolites and six potential target genes were screened using the integrated approach. After RT-qPCR analysis, it was found that the mRNA expression of VEGFA, KDR, MAPK14, and PPARA showed significant differences between normal and diabetes mellitus mice, with a retracement after FBT treatment. Conclusion: These results indicated that the hypoglycemic effect of FBT was associated with its anti-inflammatory activities and regulation of lipid metabolism disorders. The exploration of the hypoglycemic mechanism of FBT would be meaningful for its further application and development.
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- Xingliang Xiang
- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- School of Life and Health Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Ezhou Central Hospital, Ezhou, Hubei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Xie YP, Lin S, Xie BY, Zhao HF. Recent progress in metabolic reprogramming in gestational diabetes mellitus: a review. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 14:1284160. [PMID: 38234430 PMCID: PMC10791831 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1284160] [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: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Gestational diabetes mellitus is a prevalent metabolic disease that can impact the normal course of pregnancy and delivery, leading to adverse outcomes for both mother and child. Its pathogenesis is complex and involves various factors, such as insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction. Metabolic reprogramming, which involves mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and glycolysis, is crucial for maintaining human metabolic balance and is involved in the pathogenesis and progression of gestational diabetes mellitus. However, research on the link and metabolic pathways between metabolic reprogramming and gestational diabetes mellitus is limited. Therefore, we reviewed the relationship between metabolic reprogramming and gestational diabetes mellitus to provide new therapeutic strategies for maternal health during pregnancy and reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus.
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- Ya-ping Xie
- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Centre of Neurological and Metabolic Research, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
- Group of Neuroendocrinology, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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Şentürk Z, Kale İ, Muhcu M. Investigation of serum isthmin 1 concentration in pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus; a case-control study. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2023; 36:2271624. [PMID: 37852798 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2023.2271624] [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: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Isthmin 1 (ISM1) is an adipokine that improves hyperglycemia by increasing glucose uptake in a non-insulin-dependent manner. Studies have shown that ISM is associated with the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Based on this, we aimed to investigate serum ISM1 concentrations of pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). METHODS This case-control study was conducted with 80 pregnant women who applied to the Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic of Umraniye Training and Research Hospital between April 2022 and November 2022. While 40 pregnant women diagnosed with GDM according to 75 g OGTT results formed the GDM group, 40 pregnant women with normal OGTT results formed the control group. The two groups were compared in terms of serum ISM1 concentrations. RESULTS Both groups were similar in terms of demographic characteristics (p > 0.05). Fasting blood glucose levels, 1st-hour and 2nd-hour blood glucose levels in 75 g OGTT, fasting insulin levels, and HOMA-IR were significantly higher in the GDM group (p > 0.05, for each). Both groups were similar in terms of maternal waist circumference, periumbilical, and epigastric subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness (p > 0.05, for each).Both groups were similar in terms of the gestational week at blood sampling for ISM1 (p = 0.253). The median maternal serum ISM1 concentration was found to be 3243.94 pg/ml in the GDM group, while it was determined as 2785.29 pg/ml in the non-GDM group (p = 0.026).ROC analysis was performed to determine the value of maternal serum ISM1 concentration in predicting GDM. AUC analysis of maternal serum ISM1 for estimation of GDM was 0.645 (p = 0.026, 95% CI = 0.523 - 0.766). The optimal threshold value for maternal serum ISM1 concentration was determined as 3124.41 pg/ml with 62.5% sensitivity and 62.5% specificity. CONCLUSIONS Serum ISM1 concentrations were found to be higher in pregnant women with GDM than in healthy controls. Whether or how ISM1 participates in the pathophysiology of GDM remains to be investigated.
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- Zeynep Şentürk
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Unit, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Melero V, Arnoriaga M, Barabash A, Valerio J, Del Valle L, Martin O'Connor R, de Miguel MP, Diaz JA, Familiar C, Moraga I, Duran A, Cuesta M, Torrejon MJ, Martinez-Novillo M, Moreno M, Romera G, Runkle I, Pazos M, Rubio MA, Matia-Martín P, Calle-Pascual AL. An Early Mediterranean-Based Nutritional Intervention during Pregnancy Reduces Metabolic Syndrome and Glucose Dysregulation Rates at 3 Years Postpartum. Nutrients 2023; 15:3252. [PMID: 37513670 PMCID: PMC10383706 DOI: 10.3390/nu15143252] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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A Mediterranean diet (MedDiet)-based intervention reduces the rate of immediate postpartum maternal metabolic disorders. Whether these effects persist long-term remains to be determined. A total of 2526 normoglycemic women were randomized before the 12th gestational week (GW). IG women followed a MedDiet with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) (>40 mL/day) and a handful of nuts daily, whereas CG women had to restrict all kinds of dietary fat. At 3 months postpartum, a motivational lifestyle interview was held. The endpoint of the study evaluated the rate of abnormal glucose regulation (AGR) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) at 3 years postpartum in women of the San Carlos cohort. A total of 369/625 (59%) CG women and 1031/1603 (64.3%) IG women were finally analyzed. At 3 months and 3 years postdelivery, the IG women showed higher adherence to the MedDiet, which was associated with lower values of body mass index (BMI) and lipid and glycemic profiles. Body weight change and waist circumference were lower in the IG women. After applying multiple regression analysis, the ORs (95%CI) resulted in AGR (3.18 (2.48-4.08); p < 0.001)/MetS (3.79 (1.81-7.95); p = 0.001) for women with GDM and higher OR for development of MetS in CG women (3.73 (1.77-7.87); p = 0.001). A MedDiet-based intervention early in pregnancy demonstrated persistent beneficial effects on AGR and MetS rates at 3 years postpartum.
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- Verónica Melero
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Clinical Laboratory Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Clinical Laboratory Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Clinical Laboratory Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Clinical Laboratory Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Medicina II Department, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Teixeira RA, Silva C, Ferreira AC, Martins D, Leite-Moreira A, Miranda IM, Barros AS. The Association between Gestational Diabetes and the Microbiome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1749. [PMID: 37512921 PMCID: PMC10385443 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11071749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Gestational diabetes, affecting about 10% of pregnancies, is characterized by impaired glucose regulation and can lead to complications for health of pregnant women and their offspring. The microbiota, the resident microbes within the body, have been linked to the development of several metabolic conditions. This systematic review with meta-analysis aims to summarize the evidence on the differences in microbiota composition in pregnant women with gestational diabetes and their offspring compared to healthy pregnancies. A thorough search was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, and data from 21 studies were analyzed utilizing 41 meta-analyses. In the gut microbiota, Bifidobacterium and Alistipes were found to be more abundant in healthy pregnancies, while Roseburia appears to be more abundant in gestational diabetes. The heterogeneity among study findings regarding the microbiota in the meconium is considerable. The placental microbiota exhibited almost no heterogeneity, with an increased abundance of Firmicutes in the gestational diabetes group and a higher abundance of Proteobacteria in the control. The role of the microbiota in gestational diabetes is reinforced by these findings, which additionally point to the potential of microbiome-targeted therapies. To completely comprehend the interactions between gestational diabetes and the microbiome, standardizing methodologies and further research is necessary.
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- Rita Almeida Teixeira
- Cardiovascular R&D Centre, UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernani Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Cardiovascular R&D Centre, UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernani Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Cardiovascular R&D Centre, UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernani Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Cardiovascular R&D Centre, UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernani Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Cardiovascular R&D Centre, UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernani Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Cardiovascular R&D Centre, UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernani Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Cardiovascular R&D Centre, UnIC@RISE, Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernani Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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Tossetta G, Fantone S, Gesuita R, Di Renzo GC, Meyyazhagan A, Tersigni C, Scambia G, Di Simone N, Marzioni D. HtrA1 in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Possible Biomarker? Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:2705. [PMID: 36359548 PMCID: PMC9689498 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12112705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The high-temperature requirement A 1 (HtrA1) is a multidomain secretory protein with serine-protease activity, expressed in many tissues, including placenta, where its expression is higher in the first trimester, suggesting an association of this serine protease in early phases of human placenta development. In this study, we evaluated maternal serum HtrA1 levels in the first and third trimester of gestation. In particular, we evaluated a possible role of HtrA1 as an early marker of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in the first trimester of gestation. METHODS We evaluated HtrA1 serum levels in the third trimester (36-40 weeks) in normal pregnancies (n = 20) and GDM pregnancies (n = 20) by using ELISA analysis. Secondly, we performed the same analysis by using the first trimester sera (10-12 weeks) of healthy pregnant women that will develop a normal pregnancy (n = 210) or GDM (n = 28) during pregnancy. RESULTS We found that HtrA1 serum levels in the third trimester were higher in pregnancies complicated by GDM. Interestingly, higher HtrA1 serum levels were also found in the first trimester in women developing GDM later during the second-third trimester. No significant differences in terms of maternal age and gestational age were found between cases and controls. Women with GDM shown significantly higher pre-pregnancy BMI values compared to controls. Moreover, the probability of GDM occurrence significantly increased with increasing HtrA1 levels and BMI values. The ROC curve showed a good accuracy in predicting GDM, with an AUC of 0.74 (95%CI: 0.64-0.92). CONCLUSIONS These results suggest an important role of HtrA1 as an early predictive marker of GDM in the first trimester of gestation, showing a significative clinical relevance for prevention of this disease.
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- Giovanni Tossetta
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Salesi Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Centre of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, IE Sechenov First State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Wayne State University Medical School and Perinatal Research Branch, NIH-NICHD, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Wayne State University Medical School and Perinatal Research Branch, NIH-NICHD, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, 00168 Roma, Italy
- Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, 00168 Roma, Italy
- Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, 20072 Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, 20089 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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