Association analysis of various obesity-related indices and vitamin D deficiency in middle-aged and elderly population in Lanzhou / 中华临床营养杂志

Objective:To analyze and compare the association between different obesity-related indices and vitamin D deficiency in middle-aged and elderly population dwelled in Lanzhou city.Methods:From May, 2011 to September, 2012, middle-aged and elderly individuals with complete baseline data were included via randomly cluster sampling from 3 communities in Lanzhou. The subjects were divided into 4 subgroups by vitamin D levels and various obesity-related indices were compared across subgroups with the same gender. The relationship between the obesity-related indices and the severity of vitamin D deficiency was analyzed using Spearman correlation analysis, and the effects of different obesity-related indices on the severity of vitamin D deficiency was analyzed using multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results:A total of 9 437 residents were included. The overall prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was 97.7%. Compared with the group with lower vitamin D level, participants in the group with higher vitamin D level showed evidently lower body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), lipid accumulation product (LAP), visceral adiposity index (VAI) and triglyceride/ high density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio in the total population and females, while only WC, LAP, VAI and TG/HDL-C in the males (all P<0.05). Spearman correlation analysis showed that BMI, WC, LAP, VAI and TG/HDL-C were positively correlated with the severity of vitamin D deficiency in the total population and the females, while only LAP, VAI and TG/HDL-C in the males (all P<0.05) . Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that higher levels of these obesity related indices were correlated with more severe vitamin D deficiency in the total population and the females, while only higher LAP, VAI and TG/HDL-C in the males (all P<0.05). The effects of higher LAP was the most prominant in the total population ,the females and the males. Conclusion:Various obesity phenotypes are closely related to vitamin D deficiency in middle-aged and elderly women, while only visceral obesity and abnormal lipid metabolism are related to vitamin D deficiency in middle-aged and elderly men, with LAP being the most important influencing factor.

Mechanism of Zhibai Dihuang decotion in treating postmenopausal osteoporosis / 药学学报

In this study, the ovarian surgery (ovariectomy, OVX) was used to establish the osteoporosis mice model of primary menstruation, in order to evaluate the protective effects and mechanisms of Zhibai Dihuang decotion on postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP). The animal experimental protocol has been reviewed and approved by Laboratory Animal Ethics Committee of Jinan University (number: 20210315-03), in compliance with the Institutional Animal Care Guidelines. C57BL/6 mice were divided into five groups, including Sham group, OVX group, low (32 g·kg-1·day-1) and high dose (64 g·kg-1·day-1) of Zhibai Dihuang decotion groups, positive drug group (alendronate, 9.9 mg·kg-1·q3d). After modeling, mice were given medication intervention for 8 weeks, and then femoral and tibial tissues were taken to detect indicators such as bone microstructure, bone resorption, and oxidative stress. The experimental results showed that after Zhibai Dihuang decotion administration, the bone microstructure damage caused by OVX surgery was alleviated, and the relevant parameters bone mineral density (BMD), bone volume/total volume (BV/TV), trabecular number (Tb. N) and connectivity density (Conn. D) both significantly increased. At the same time, the number of TRAP positive osteoclasts decreased significantly, and the levels of proteins and genes related to osteoclast differentiation decreased, indicating that Zhibai Dihuang decoction could inhibit the increased activity of osteoclast caused by OVX. Afterwards, network pharmacology was used to construct the active compound action target network of Zhibai Dihuang decotion, and it was found that the target genes of its active ingredients were closely related to the oxidative stress pathway. Finally, the detection results of oxidative stress levels in bone tissues showed that after treatment with Zhibai Dihuang decotion, the levels of oxidative stress products 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in bone tissues of mice significantly decreased, while the levels of antioxidant stress substance L-glutathione (GSH) increased. These above results indicated that Zhibai Dihuang decotion can regulate the level of oxidative stress in the body and inhibit osteoclast activity, which played a therapeutic role in PMOP, as well as provided theoretical basis for the prevention and treatment of PMOP with traditional Chinese medicine.

Clinical observation of Dushen Decoction and Zhenwu Decoction for the patients with chronic congestive heart failure and Yang deficiency and blood stasis type / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of Dushen Decoction and Zhenwu Decoction in the treatment of chronic congestive heart failure (CCHF) of Yang deficiency and blood stasis type. Methods:From March 2017 to December 2019, 120 patients with CCHF of Yang-deficiency and blood stasis type admitted to Shanghai Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine were selected, and they were divided into study group and control group according to the randomized number table method, with 60 in each group. The control group was given western medicine of conventional treatment, and the study group was combined with Dushen Decoction and Zhenwu Decoction on the basis of the control group. Both groups were treated for 1 month. Before and after treatment, TCM syndrome scores were performed, serum TNF-α, IL-17 and CRP were detected by ELISA, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDD) and left ventricular end systolic diameter (LVESD) were detected by color doppler echocardiography the adverse reactions during the treatment were recorded and the clinical efficacy was evaluated. Results:The total effective rate was 91.7% (55/60) in the study group and 71.7% (43/60) in the control group, with significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=8.015, P=0.005). After treatment, the scores of palpitation, dyspnea, chilly limbs, dull tongue and edema in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t=13.953, 13.915, 30.945, 32.339, 20.403, P<0.001). After treatment, LVEF [(56.28 ± 4.34)% vs. (42.47 ± 4.56)%, t=16.993] in the study group was significantly higher than that of the control group ( P<0.01); LVEDD [(44.32 ± 6.23) mm vs. (53.81 ± 5.19) mm, t=9.066] and LVESD [(31.28 ± 4.62) mm vs. (37.51 ± 4.73) mm, t=7.299] in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( P<0.01). After treatment, the serum levels of TNF-α, IL-17 and CRP in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t=12.644, 15.975 and 14.379, P<0.001). The incidence of adverse reactions was 6.7% (4/60) in the control group and 8.3% (5/60) in the study group, and there was no significant difference between the two groups ( χ2=0.120, P=0.729). Conclusion:Dushen Decoction and Zhenwu Decoction in the treatment of CCHF can improve the clinical symptoms, improve the cardiac function, reduce inflammatory factors, improve the treatment efficiency with good safety.

Paeoniflorin-6'-O-benzene sulfonate ameliorates progression of adjuvant-induced arthritis by inhibiting interaction between Ahr and GRK2 of fibroblast-like synoviocytes / 中国药理学与毒理学杂志

OBJECTIVE Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (Ahr) is thought to be a crucial factor that regulates immune responses, which may be involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune inflammation including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The results of our group in recent years have shown that CP-25, a novel ester derivative of paeoniflorin, has a good effect on improving RA animal models. However, whether the anti-arthritis effect of CP-25 is related to Ahr remains unclear. METHODS CP-25 treatment ameliorated adjuvant-induced arthritis (AA), a mouse model of RA, by inhibiting Ahr-related activities in fibroblasts like synoviocytes (FLS). AA rats were treated with CP-25 or paroxetine from day 17 to 33 after immunization. RESULTS CP-25 alleviated arthritis symptoms and the pathological changes, decreased the expression of Ahr in the synovium and FLS of AA rats. Besides, treatment with CP-25 reduced the proliferation and migration of MH7A caused by Ahr activation. In addition, we also demonstrated that CP-25 down-regulated the co-expres?sion and co-localization of Ahr and G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2) in MH7A. CONCLUSION The data pre?sented here demonstrated that CP-25 suppressed FLS dysfunction in rats with AA, which were associated with reduced Ahr activation and the interaction between Ahr and GRK2.

Research progress on the abnormal metabolism of macrophages in rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis / 药学学报

Macrophages play an important role in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Previously, studies have shown that changes in the metabolism of glucose, choline, amino acids and lipids in macrophages of patients with RA can lead to the accumulation of metabolic intermediates which can act as inflammatory signaling molecules to aggravate the inflammation and cause complications. Therefore, a full understanding of the metabolic process of macrophages in RA patients will lay the foundation for macrophage-targeted therapy of RA. In this review, not only the role of macrophage abnormal metabolism in the pathogenesis of RA but also the research progress on macrophage-targeted drugs in RA treatment will be discussed.

Relationship between serum fibroblast growth factor 21 and insulin secretion in obese patients with acanthosis nigricans / 第二军医大学学报

Objective To investigate the serum level of fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) and its relation with insulin secretion in simple obesity patients with acanthosis nigricants. Methods A total of 35 obese patients (OB group) and 38 obese patients with acanthosis nigricants (AN group) visiting our department were included in this study, and 20 age-matched healthy volunteers were taken as controls. The lipid profile, free fatty acid (FFA), uric acid (UA) and C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured in each group, and the glucose tolerance and insulin secretion were also observed in all participants. Serum FGF21 level was measured by ELISA. Results Acanthosis nigricants was associated with more severe hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance in obese patients. The levels of FGF21, fasting insulin and homeostasis model of assessment for insulin resistance (HOMATR) in AN group were significantly higher than those in the OB and control groups (P

A cross -sectional study on the prevalence of anorectal disease and its influencing factors among rural residents / 预防医学

Objective To know the prevalence of anorectal disease and its influencing factors among rural residents in Lanxi city.Methods A cluster sampling method was performed,a total of 2 287 residents aged 1 8 years and over were selected. A questionnaire interview and physical examination were carried out.Results The prevalence of anorectal diseases was 64.1 5% totally,with female 73.02% and male 52.66%,respectively.Multivariate analysis showed that gender,age, marriage status,working intensity,defecation habit,family history of anorectal disease and body mass index were the influencing factors (P <0.01 ).Conclusion The prevalence of anorectal diseases was relatively high among rural residents in Lanxi city.The colonoscopy should be recommended and health education should be taken in general physical examination.

Molecular target for treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease / 第二军医大学学报

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is on a rise and until now there has been no effective treatment. Recent researches have mainly focused on molecular mechanisms of NAFLD and metabolic disorders, involving studies on pregnane X receptor (PXR),forkhead box protein 01 (FOXO1), farnesoid X receptor (FXR),peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs), thyroid hormone receptor (THR), AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), p53, nuclear erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), mitochondria, cannabinoid receptors, and bile-acid receptor. This review focused on these molecular mechanisms and discussed the potential values of the above targets for treatment of NAFLD.

Learning and learning choice in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans / 神经科学通报·英文版

The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans is an attractive model organism to study the behavioral plasticity for its simple system and ability to respond to diverse environmental stimuli, such as touch, smell, taste and temperature. Learning in C. elegans encompasses both non-associative learning and associative learning. Till now, themotaxis and chemotaxis are two major paradigms for associative learning and there are at least 6 forms of chemotaxis-mediated associative learning. Three research systems have also been explored to study the mechanism of learning choice in worms. This review will discuss the forms, research models, genetic and molecular regulation of learning and learning choice in C. elegans.

Clinical Value of Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia 1-ETO Fusion Transcripts in Children with Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia by Using Real-Time Quantitative Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction / 实用儿科临床杂志

Objective To analyze the clinical value of minimal residual disease(MRD) of acute myeloblastic leukemia(AML) with AML 1-ETO by using the real-time quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction(RQ-RT-PCR).Methods From Jan.2001 to Jan.2007,the MRD of 32 AML1-ETO-positive AML patients were analyzed by using PQ-RT-PCR.The detection of the AML1-ETO was taken after the induced chemotherapy every 1.5-2.0 months during the consolidation therapy.The survival of different stages in children with AML was analyzed by SPSS 10.0 software and calculated by using Kaplan-Meier analysis.Results Thirty-two patients received the induced chemotherapy and 29 patients with complete remission morphologically,3 patients had no complete remission morphologically and then gave up.Patients with molecular remission were associated with a high probability of survival(P=0.001 8).Patients with high transcript levels at diagnosis had no difference in event free survival with patients with low transcript levels.The quality of molecular response after induction,6 months in the chemotherapy as well as consolidation period,has significant impact on the event free survival(P=0.023,0.000 1,0.004 9).Conclusion The current study demonstrate that quantitative evaluation of AML1-ETO transcript levels is important and may be helpful for therapeutic decisions in future.