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Ribosomes are abundant,large RNA-protein complexes that are the sites of all protein synthesis in cells.Defects in ribosomal proteins(RPs),including proteoforms arising from genetic variations,alternative splicing of RNA transcripts,post-translational modifications and alterations of protein expression level,have been linked to a diverse range of diseases,including cancer and aging.Comprehensive character-ization of ribosomal proteoforms is challenging but important for the discovery of potential disease biomarkers or protein targets.In the present work,using E.coli 70S RPs as an example,we first developed a top-down proteomics approach on a Waters Synapt G2 Si mass spectrometry(MS)system,and then applied it to the HeLa 80S ribosome.The results were complemented by a bottom-up approach.In total,50 out of 55 RPs were identified using the top-down approach.Among these,more than 30 RPs were found to have their N-terminal methionine removed.Additional modifications such as methylation,acetylation,and hydroxylation were also observed,and the modification sites were identified by bottom-up MS.In a HeLa 80S ribosomal sample,we identified 98 ribosomal proteoforms,among which multiple truncated 80S ribosomal proteoforms were observed,the type of information which is often overlooked by bottom-up experiments.Although their relevance to diseases is not yet known,the integration of top-down and bottom-up proteomics approaches paves the way for the discovery of proteoform-specific disease biomarkers or targets.
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Liver is the central hub regulating energy metabolism during feeding-fasting transition. Evidence suggests that fasting and refeeding induce dynamic changes in liver size, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Yes-associated protein (YAP) is a key regulator of organ size. This study aims to explore the role of YAP in fasting- and refeeding-induced changes in liver size. Here, fasting significantly reduced liver size, which was recovered to the normal level after refeeding. Moreover, hepatocyte size was decreased and hepatocyte proliferation was inhibited after fasting. Conversely, refeeding promoted hepatocyte enlargement and proliferation compared to fasted state. Mechanistically, fasting or refeeding regulated the expression of YAP and its downstream targets, as well as the proliferation-related protein cyclin D1 (CCND1). Furthermore, fasting significantly reduced the liver size in AAV-control mice, which was mitigated in AAV Yap (5SA) mice. Yap overexpression also prevented the effect of fasting on hepatocyte size and proliferation. Besides, the recovery of liver size after refeeding was delayed in AAV Yap shRNA mice. Yap knockdown attenuated refeeding-induced hepatocyte enlargement and proliferation. In summary, this study demonstrated that YAP plays an important role in dynamic changes of liver size during fasting-refeeding transition, which provides new evidence for YAP in regulating liver size under energy stress.
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@#Adeno-associated virus (AAV) is a common viral vector used in gene therapy.Because of its high safety and its ability to target a variety of cells, it has been widely used in preclinical and clinical studies.However, during the design and production, AAV vectors have many key quality attributes that affect their safety and efficacy.The development and application of biological mass spectrometry technology provides a convenient platform for the research on biological macromolecules, especially in the aspects of protein sequence, structure and interaction.For AAV vectors, mass spectrometry can facilitate the determination or characterization of capsid protein ratio, post-translational modification, serotype, and empty capsid ratio, thus assisting in the quality control of AAV vectors.Compared with the existing methods, mass spectrometry has the advantages of smaller amount of sample size, faster and more sensitive analysis, being more suitable for the analysis of complete AAV vectors with higher mass resolution, and can distinguish empty capsids, full capsids and partial capsids.In the future, mass spectrometry technology is expected to play a more important role in the design and production of AAV vectors through the coupling of more efficient protein separation technology with mass spectrometry, the development of new information processing software platforms and new mass spectrometry detection techniques.
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Objective@#To investigate the effect of obstructive sleep apnoea-hypoapnoea syndrome(OSAHS)on diabetic retinopathy(DR)in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)and analyze risk factors for DR process.@*Methods@#Data of elderly diabetic patients without DR admitted into our hospital from January 2012 to December 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.Based on whether or not to combine OSAHS, patients were divided into the OSAHS group(n=42)and the control group(n=85). After 36 months' follow-up, the incidence and progression of DR were compared, and the effect of different degree of OSAHS on DR was analyzed.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors for DR.@*Results@#The systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and Epworth sleepiness scores were higher in the OSAHS group than in the control group(P<0.05). At the(34.5±6.7)months of follow-up versus baseline, body mass index, renal function and cardiac function were markedly decreased in both groups(P<0.05). The systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, 2-h postprandial blood glucose and Epworth sleepiness scores were higher in the OSAHS group than in the control group; and the glomerular filtration rate(GFR)and left ventricular ejection fraction were lower in the OSAHS group than in the control group(P<0.05). The incidences of mild, moderate and severe non-proliferative DR were higher in the OSAHS group than in the control group(P<0.05). The results of subgroup analysis showed that the incidence of DR was higher in patients with moderate to severe OSAHS than in controls(OR=4.57, 95%CI: 1.24~13.78, P=0.002), while the incidence of DR in patients with mild OSAHS was similar to that in the controls(OR=2.33, 95%CI: 0.66~12.56, P=0.29). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that T2DM duration ≥7 years(OR=3.24, 95%CI: 1.80-9.59, P<0.05), haemoglobin A1c(HbA1c)≥7.5%(OR=2.07, 95%CI: 1.41-8.52, P<0.05), GFR<60 ml/min(OR=4.52, 95%CI: 1.75-14.26, P<0.05)and apnea/hyponea index ≥15/h(OR=2.03, 95%CI: 1.37-11.24, P<0.05)were independent risk factors for DR.@*Conclusions@#OSAHS patients tend to have hypertension and high glucose level, and are more prone to cardiac and renal dysfunction and DR.T2DM duration ≥7 years, HbA1c ≥7.5%, GFR<60 ml/min and AHI ≥15/h are independent risk factors for DR progression.And more studies are needed to confirm the independent risk factors.
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Objective To investigate the effect of obstructive sleep apnoea-hypoapnoea syndrome (OSAHS) on diabetic retinopathy(DR)in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)and analyze risk factors for DR process.Methods Data of elderly diabetic patients without DR admitted into our hospital from January 2012 to December 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.Based on whether or not to combine OSAHS,patients were divided into the OSAHS group(n=42)and the control group(n =85).After 36 months' follow-up,the incidence and progression of DR were compared,and the effect of different degree of OSAHS on DR was analyzed.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors for DR.Results The systolic pressure,diastolic pressure and Epworth sleepiness scores were higher in the OSAHS group than in the control group(P ＜0.05).At the(34.5±6.7)months of follow-up versus baseline,body mass index,renal function and cardiac function were markedly decreased in both groups(P ＜0.0 5).The systolic pressure,diastolic pressure,2-h postprandial blood glucose and Epworth sleepiness scores were higher in the OSAHS group than in the control group;and the glomerular filtration rate(GFR)and left ventricular ejection fraction were lower in the OSAHS group than in the control group(P ＜0.05).The incidences of mild,moderate and severe non-proliferative DR were higher in the OSAHS group than in the control group(P ＜0.05).The results of subgroup analysis showed that the incidence of DR was higher in patients with moderate to severe OSAHS than in controls(OR =4.57,95％CI:1.24～ 13.78,P =0.002),while the incidence of DR in patients with mild OSAHS was similar to that in the controls(OR =2.33,95％ CI:0.66 ～ 12.56,P =0.29).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that T2DM duration ≥ 7 years(OR =3.24,95 ％ CI:1.80-9.59,P＜0.05),haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) ≥7.5％ (OR =2.07,95％ CI:1.41-8.52,P＜0.05),GFR＜60 ml/min(OR=4.52,95％CI:1.75-14.26,P＜0.05)and apnea/hyponea index ≥≥15/h(OR=2.03,95％CI:1.37-11.24,P＜0.05)were independent risk factors for DR.Conclusions OSAHS patients tend to have hypertension and high glucose level,and are more prone to cardiac and renal dysfunction and DR.T2DM duration ≥ 7 years,HbA1 c ≥ 7.5 ％,GFR＜ 60 ml/min and AHI ≥15/h are independent risk factors for DR progression.And more studies are needed to confirm the independent risk factors.
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Objective To investigate the intervention effect of 1,25(OH)2D3 on serum level of parathyroid hormone,bone metabolic markers and muscle strength in the community elderly with low bone mass.Methods A total of 132 residents aged 60 years and over from Shanghai communities diagnosed as osteopenia or osteoporosis were enrolled and treated with 0.5 μg/d calcitriol for 3 months.Serum levels of parameters in blood biochemistry and bone metabolic markers were determined by Cobas Diagnosis System of Roche before and after treatment,and the handgrip strength of both left and right hands were measured at the same time.Results The average age of 132 patients was(66.1 ± 6.3) years,4 cases (all female) terminated their medication in advance,and 128 patients completed the treatment for three months.The baseline serum levels of 25 (OH)D and PTH were 19.6 ± 7.9 μg/L and 41.0 μg/L respectively.According to the median value of serum PTH before treatment,patients were divided into the two groups:the high PTH group and the low PTH group.Compared with the low PTH group,the serum levels of 25OHD and serum calcium were decreased in the high PTH group[(17.1 ± 7.0) μg/L vs.(22.1 ± 8.2) μg/L,2.4 mmol/L vs.2.5 mmol/L,P＜0.05].After 3 months of intervention,serum levels of creatinine,urine calcium and left handgrip were significantly elevated[(68.2 ± 13.8) μmol/L vs.(65.2 ± 13.4) μmol/L,(5.9 ± 2.8)mmol/24 h vs.(4.4 ± 2.0) mmol/24 h,23.8 kg vs.21.0 kg,all P ＜0.05],while serum levels of PTH,eGFR,phosphorus were significantly decreased[35.5 ng/L vs.42.0 ng/L,(87.0 ± 17.0) ml/min vs.(93.1±17.9) ml/min,1.2 mmol/L vs.1.3 mmol/L,all P＜0.05).There was a significant negative correlation between serum 25(OH)D and PTH before treatment(r=-0.312,P＜0.05),but the negative correlation between them was no longer significant after 3 months of treatment (r =0.042,P ＞ 0.05).A multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the increment of left handgrip strength greater than 25％ (OR =0.138,95％ CI:-0.002-8.383),the increment of serum calcium levels(OR =2.578,95％CI:1.0345-8.693)and age(OR =0.103,95％CI:0.035-0.345) were significantly correlated with the decrement of serum PTH levels greater than 30 ％ after three months of treatment.Conclusions Vitamin D diminution or deficiency is common in the elderly.The shortterm treatment of calcitriol can obviously reduce serum PTH,inhibit bone absorption and increase muscle strength.The effect of calcitriol on serum PTH is closely related to promoting calcium absorption and improving handgrip strength.
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Objective To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of vertebral fractures in the elderlys in Shanghai community. Methods Stratified sampling was performed according to the age distribution of the population in 3 urban and 2 suburban communities in Shanghai, and a total of 2 929 old people aged over 65 years were enrolled. The thoracic and lumbar radiographs and questionnaires were obtained in all the participants. The diagnosis of vertebral fractures were evaluated using Genant′s semi-quantitative method, and the prevalence of vertebral fracture was calculated. Logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors of vertebral fracture. Results ( 1) The prevalence of vertebral fractures in community-dwelling elderly was 14.4%totally,and 20.1%in individuals above 80 years old,which was significantly higher than the others (P<0.05). The prevalence of vertebral fractures in females was significantly higher than that in males (18.5%vs 12.4%, P<0.05). (2) The most common vertebral fracture sites were T12 and L1. Grade 1 vertebral fracture was most common in our cohort. The proportions of grade 2 and grade 3 were significant higher in females than that in males (30.6% vs 17.0%, P<0.05). (3) Gender and sex had an interaction effect on the prevalence of vertebral fractures. Prevalence of vertebral fractures increased steadily with age in both genders, although the gradient was steeper for women (P<0.001). (4) Logistic regression analysis showed that: female, age, parental hip fracture history, previous fracture history, and alcohol consumption were risk factors of vertebral fractures in community elderly. Smoking, long-term use of glucocorticoid, various diseases associated with secondary osteoporosis had no significant correlation with vertebral fracture. Conclusion The vertebral fractures were more common and serious in women than in men in community elderly. Age was significantly correlated with the presence of vertebral fracture in women than that in men. Female, age, parental hip fracture history, previous fracture history, and alcohol consumption were risk factors of vertebral fractures in community elderlys.
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Objective To explore the correlations of dyslipidemia and hypertension with diabetic retinopathy in diabetic patients aged 80 years and over. Methods The 487 diabetic patients admitted to endocrine department of our hospital from January 2013 to June 2017 were recruited and their medical records were retrospectively analyzed. According to the results of examination ,they were divided into three groups :non-diabetic retinopathy group (n = 306 ) ,non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy group (n = 143)and proliferative diabetic retinopathy group (n = 38).The course of diabetes ,levels of blood glucose and lipids ,and the course of hypertension were compared among the three groups. Results Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy was 37.2% (181/487) ,and was increased along with the prolongation of diabetes duration ,and occurrence of coexisted hypertension and dyslipidemia.Statistically significant differences were found among the 3 groups(all P＜0.05)in the levels of glycosylated hemoglobin A1c ,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ,high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ,triglyceride ,apolipoprotein A ,apolipoprotein B and the ratio of apolipoprotein A over apolipoprotein B.Multivariate analysis showed that the levels of glycosylated hemoglobin A 1c ,low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and the ratio of apolipoprotein A and apolipoprotein B were correlated with the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy ( OR = 3.00 ,0.22 and 2.96 , respectively). Conclusions The incidence of diabetic retinopathy is higher in diabetic patients aged 80 years and over.Dyslipidemia is correlated with development and progression of diabetic retinopathy.
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Objective To analyze risk factors for the perioperative complications and death following hip fracture in the elderly. Methods The present study included 1352 elderly patients (≥65 years) who had received hip fracture surgery from January 2010 to June 2015 in Huadong hospital affiliated to Fudan University. Their clinical data were analyzed to determine risk factors for perioperative complications and death. Results Factors significantly affecting the perioperative complications included gender, preoperative serum albumin, ASA grade (≥Ⅲ), cardiac functional grade (≥Ⅲ), respiratory system disease and blood transfusion. Factors significantly affecting the death included preoperative serum albumin, ASA grade (≥Ⅲ), cardiac functional grade (≥Ⅲ) and blood transfusion. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that the independent risk factors for perioperative complications included gender (B=-0.686, P=0.019), preoperative serum albumin (B=-0.808, P=0.006), cardiac functional grade (≥Ⅲ, B=1.181, P=0.004), blood transfusion (B=0.890, P=0.004) and respiratory system disease (B=3.118, P=0.000);while the independent risk factors for death included preoperative serum albumin (B=-2.516, P=0.000) and blood transfusion (B=1.396, P=0.010). Conclusions In elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, the independent risk factors for perioperative complications included gender, preoperative serum albumin, cardiac functional grade, blood transfusion and respiratory system disease, while the independent risk factors for death included preoperative serum albumin and blood transfusion. Perioperative risk assessment and prevention are the keys of better prognosis.
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Objective Objective To evaluate the efficacy of Heqi San combined with metformin in the treatment of obese polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Methods A total of 60 patients with obese polycystic ovary syndrome who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into 2 groups, 30 patients in each group. The control group was treated with metformin, and the treatment group was treated with Heqi San on the basis of the control group. Both groups were treated for 3 months. The FPG was determined by glucose oxidase method, and fasting insulin (FINS), TC, TG, LDL-C, HDL-C level were measured by radio immunoassay, and the insulin resistance index (IR) was measured by the method of HOMA-IR. The luteotropic hormone (LH), pro follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and testosterone (T) were detected by the automatic electrochemical light detector, and the ratio of LH/FSH was calculated. The ovarian volume and body mass index changes and clinical effect were evaluated. Results After treatment, the BMI (20.09 ± 3.12 kg/cm2 vs. 23.39 ± 1.43 kg/cm2, t=6.889), FPG (4.44 ± 0.17 mmol/L vs. 4.74 ± 0.16 mmol/L, t=6.945), FINS (10.69 ± 2.41 IU/L vs. 16.29 ± 5.95 IU/L, t=4.778), TC (3.91 ± 0.50 mmol/L vs. 4.20 ± 0.39 mmol/L, t=2.505), LDL-C (2.64 ± 0.63 mmol/L vs. 3.18 ± 0.62 mmol/L, t=3.346), LH (8.70 ± 2.44 U/L vs. 10.27 ± 2.69 U/L, t=2.934), the ratio of LH/FSH (1.33 ± 0.58 vs. 2.18 ± 0.56, t=5.775), T (1.73 ± 0.74 nmol/L vs. 2.95 ± 1.10 nmol/L, t=5.040) and ovarian volume (12.61 ± 2.29 mm3 vs. 14.26 ± 2.52 mm3, t=6.982) in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.01 or P<0.05). The FSH (7.33 ± 2.28 U/L vs. 5.95 ± 1.20 U/L, t=2.934) in the treatment group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). The total effective rate in the treatment group was 83.3% (25/30) and 63.3% (19/30) in the control group. The difference between the 2 groups was statistically significant (χ2=3.068, P=0.050). Conclusions The Heqi San combined with metformin can effectively improve the body mass index, glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism index and sex hormone level, and reduce the volume of ovary in patients with PCOS, and the curative effect is better than that of oral metformin alone.
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To summarize the clinical experience of Professor WANG Meng-yong in the treatment of uric acid nephropathy. Professor WANG believes that the disease is mainly caused by spleen and kidney deficiency, disorder of function of Sanjiao, and pathological products, such as phlegm dampness and blood stasis and other metabolic disorders. Therefore, the treatment should distinguish symptoms and essence. Starting from pathogenesis and pathological features of spleen and kidney deficiency and phlegm dampness and blood stasis, the treatment should flexibly apply the methods of nourishing spleen and kidney, reducing phlegm and dispelling humidity, and activating blood and using diuretic of hydragogue to alleviate water retention, which can greatly reduce side effects caused by the long-term use of Western medicine and the onset of gout, and then to help disease recovery.
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This article summarized the clinical experience of Professor WANG Meng-yong in treating chronic renal failure. The disease is mainly due to deficiency of lung, spleen, and kidney, and the Sanjiao dysfunction and water metabolism disorder of distribution, especially the spleen and kidney deficiency. Reinforcing pleen and kidney should be the basis in clinical syndromes; the superficial symptoms and root causes should be differentiated; the superficial symptoms should be treated if the patients have acute diseases; the root causes should be considered if the patients have chronic diseases; at the same time, the methods of tonifying qi and nourishing yin, protecting stomach qi, dredging intestines and descending turbid substance, invigorating the circulation of blood, and using diuretic of hydragogue to alleviate water retention should be applied, which can significantly improve symptoms of patients with chronic renal failure, delay the disease evolution process, and greatly improve life quality of patients.
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Objective To investigate the effects of the decoction of Huoxue Jiangtang Yin (HJY) combined with metformin on glucose and lipid metabolism and fat factors in type 2 diabetes patients with insulin resistance ( IR). Methods A total of 84 type 2 diabetes patients with IR were randomly assigned to experiment group and control group, 42 cases in each group. Both groups were given the basic treatment of controlling diet, exercise therapy, banning from smoking and alcohol, and psychological therapy. Additionally, the control group was given metformin orally, and the experiment group was given oral use of metformin and the decoction of HJY ( mainly composed of Radix Astragalie, Rhizoma Rehmanniae, Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, Radix Pseudostellariae, Fructus Schisandrae, Radix Ophiopogonis, Radix Dioscoreae, Rhizoma Polygonati, Cortex Moutan, Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, Flos Carthami, and Semen Persicae). The treatment for both groups covered 20 weeks for a course of treatment. Before and after the treatment, we observed the indexes of fasting plasma glucose (FPG), 2-h postprandial plasma glucose (2hPG), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting insulin ( FINS) , homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance ( HOMA-IR) , body mass index ( BMI) , blood lipid of total cholesterol ( TC) , triglyceride ( TG) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol ( LDL-C) , interleukin 6 ( IL -6) , tumor necrosis factor alpha ( TNF-α) , and secreted frizzled related protein 5 ( SFRP5). Results After treatment, FPG, 2hPG, HbA1c, BMI, FINS, TC, TG, LDL-C, HOMA-IR, TNF-α and IL -6 levels were all decreased (P<0.05 or P<0.01), and SFRP5 level was increased (P<0.05) in both groups compared with those before treatment. The improvement of the indexes in the experiment group was superior to that in the control group ( P<0.05 or P<0.01) Conclusion HJY combined with metformin has an effect on controlling body weight, regulating the glucose and lipid metabolism, and improving IR through regulating fat factors of IL-6, TNF-α and SFRP5 in type 2 diabetes patients with IR.
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correlation with cross-sectional area and negative correlation with bucking ratio. The effect of fat mass on hip geometric parameters at the three regions was inconsistent. (3) Fat mass and percentage of body fat ( Fat%) showed negative correlation with cross-sectional area and average cortical thickness and positive correlation with bucking ratio in young group. However, the negative contribution produced by fat mass and Fat% to hip geometric structure became weaker gradually in middle-aged and older groups. ( 4 ) Limb lean mass yielded the largest positive contribution to cross-sectional area and average cortical thickness at all three regions in young group. However, the contribution produced by trunk lean mass became the largest positive contribution to cross-sectional area and average cortical thickness in older group. Conclusions Among all the body composition parameters, hip BMD has showed the most marked correlation with hip geometric structure. Lean mass is ranked the second in the correlation. The impacts of fat mass and lean mass on hip geometry are changing with aging and their different tissue distributions.
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Objective To investigate bone health conditions in 1637 aged women. Methods From May 2004 to October 2008, Bone mineral density (BMD) of 1637 women at age of more than 60 years old were measured by Hologic DephiA dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXEA) in Huadong hospital affiliated to Fudan University. All data were compared and analyzed among each group which will be divided by every ten years. Those women were divided into groups on 10 years range. BMD of lumbar vertebral and hip bone,fracture incidence and bone turnover marker were compared and analyzed. Results (1) BMD: at age of 3=90, 80 - 89, 70 - 79, 60 - 69, BMD of the lumbar vertebral 2 - 4(L2-4) values were (0. 96 ± 0. 18),(0. 90 ± 0. 20) , (0. 81 ± 0. 16) , (0. 83 ± 0. 14) g/cm2 , respectively. There were significantly increased BMD of lumbar of women at the age of 80 - 89 and ≥90 year-old compared with those of 60 - 69 year-old (P<0. 05). At age of ≥90,80 -89,70-79,60 -69 BMD of femur neck, Total, Torch, Ward's trianger were(0. 60 ±0. 11) , (0. 65 ±0. 11) ,(0. 47 ±0. 09) ,(0. 37 ±0. 09) g/cm2; at age of 80 -89 BMD of FN,Total, Torch, Ward's trianger were(0. 57 ±0. 10) , (0. 68 ±0. 13) , (0. 48 ±0. 11) , (0. 35 ±0. 10) g/cm2;at age of 70-79 BMD of FN, Total, Torch, Ward's trianger were (0.57±0. 10) ,(0. 69 ±0. 12), (0.49± 0. 10) , (0. 36 ± 0. 11) g/cm2; at age of 60 - 69 BMD of FN, Total, Torch, Ward's trianger were (0. 63 ± 0. 10) , (0. 76 ±0. 12) , (0. 54 ±0. 10), (0. 45 ±0. 15) g/cm2; There were significantly decreased in BMD of hip at the age of 70 - 79, 80 - 89,≥90 year-old compared with those of 60 - 69 year-old (P < 0. 05).(2) Fracture incidence: one time fracture incidence at age of 60 - 69,70 - 79,80 - 89, ≥ 90 were 34. 8 % (242/695) ,45. 0% (296/658) ,51. 3% (137/267) ,5/17. There were increasing trend of fracture in aged women. (3) Bone turnover marker of bone Gla protein (BGP) N-mid(N-midBGP) in serum and C-terminal telopeptide of type Ⅰ collagen/Cr (CTX/Cr) in urine values were (17 ±5) μg/L, (106 ±56) μg/mmol at age of more than 90 years ,(17 ±7) (μg/L,(128 ±99)μg/mmol at age of 80-89 years,(21 ± 14) μg/L,(182 ± 173)μg/mmol at age of 70-79 years, (25±13)μg/L, (190 ± 168)μg/mmol at age of 60 - 69 years. There were significant decreased trends of N-midBGP at age of 70 -79,80 -89 compared with that of 60-year (P < 0. 05). There were significant decreased trends of CTX/Cr 80 - 89 compared with that of 60-year (P < 0. 05). Conclusions There were significant decreased bone metabolism in aged women. The risk of hip fracture is significantly increased in aged women. Diagnosis of osteoporosis based on BMD of hip in aged women is more reliable.
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Objective Rapamycin (RAPA) is an anti-proliferative immunosuppressant and has been used to suppress rejection of transplanted organs. In present study, we observed the effect of rapamycin on epithelial-myofibroblast transition (EMT)of cultured HKC cells in vitro. Methods Cultured human proximal tubular epithelial cells (HKCs) were divided into three groups: blank control, treated with TGF-?1 (1 ?g/L) and treated with TGF-?1 (1 ?g/L) plus rapamycin (0.1, 1, 10, 100 ?g/L). The protein and mRNA for ?-SMA and E-cadherin in HKC cells were determined by Western Blot and RT-PCR.The mRNA level of Snail in HKC was detected by RT-PCR. Results Rapamycin dramatically abrogated TGF-?1 induced ?-SMA expression and restored E-cadherin expressionin HKC cells in a dose-dependent manner. At a concentration of 100 ?g/L, rapamycin almost completely blocked ?-SMA mRNA and protein expression induced by TGF-?1(1 ?g/L). Rapamycin also suppressed expression of ?-SMA in HKC cells at both mRNA and protein level in a time dependent manner.We also found rapamycin dramatically abrogated TGF-?1 induced Snail mRNA expression in HKC cells in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion Rapamycin may inhibit EMT of tubular cells in vitro. The downregulation of Snail expression might be one of the mechanisms of rapamycin blocking EMT.
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Objective:To study the relationship between the levels of serum insulin,C-reactive protein(CRP),Tumor Necrosis Factor(TNF-?),insulin resistance index,blood fat,and phlegm-stagnation stasis syndrome of metabolic syndrome(MS),so as to discuss the signifi cance of phlegm-stagnation stasis syndrome in treatment based on syndrome differentiation of MS,in order to fi nd the objective evidence of differentiation of symptoms and signs of TCM of MS.Methods: In this study,54 cases with MS were divided into groups of phlegm-stagnation stasis syndrome and non-phlegm-stagnation stasis syndrome according to the clinical symptoms,tongue demonstration and pulse tracings.There were 25 cases in phlegm-stagnation stasis group,29 cases in non-phlegm-stagnation stasis group.The levels of serum insulin,CRP,TNF-?,blood fat were checked,the insulin resistance index was calculated.Results:The levels of serum insulin,CRP,TNF-? of the two groups of metabolic syndrome were signifi cantly higher than those of the healthy persons(P
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0.05). The effect of group A was better than that of group B in relieving symptoms and improving routine blood and urine examination indexes, MG and urinary creatinine levels, blood lipid content and renal function (P
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Objective To evaluate the relationship between osteoporosis(OP) and the age of menarche and menopause,parity and lactation and bone mineral density(BMD).Methods BMD was measured in 1472 postmenopausal women by Norland XR-36 dual energy Xray absorptiometry(DXA) from May 1999 to April 2003 in our hospital.All data of BMD were compared and statistically analyzed between women with different age of menarche and menopause,parity and lactation period.The diagnostic criteria of osteoporosis was defined by a loss of BMD greater than 2.5 standard deviations below average peak BMD of young adult women.Results In all 1472 subjects,the incidence of osteoporsis is 58.5%(861/1472).There was significant increase in osteoporosis of lumbar spine in women with the age of menarche≥17(119 out of 336 cases were with osteoporosis in lumbar)compared with women with age of menarche≤13(75 out of 276 cases were with osteoporosis in lumbar).In women with menarche age of 11-13,14-16,17-19,lumbar vertebral(L_(2-4)) BMD values were(0.83?0.16),(0.82?0.16),(0.80?0.14) g/cm~2,respectively.There was significant increase in BMD of lumbar in the menarche age group of 11-13 compared with the age group of 17-19 in women within menopause 1-10 years(P
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[Objective] To investigate the effect of Kun'an Granule (KG) on serum hormone level in rats with hyperprolactinemia [ Methods ] Rats were randomized to five groups: group A ( mimic operation) , group B (model control), group C (bromocriptine), group D (low-dose KG) and group E (high-dose KG). Except group A, the other four groups were implanted with pituitary for modeling. Group C was treated with bromocriptine 1 mg/kg, group D with gastric infusion of KG 4 g/kg and group E with KG 12 g/kg. The treatment lasted 34 days. Serum levels of prolactin (PRL), testosterone (T), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and estrogen (E2) were detected before and after treatment and the differences between groups were compared. [ Results ] Serum PRL and T levels were increased and LH, FSH and E2 levels decreased in group B (P