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Colak DK, Coskun Yazici ZM, Bolkent S. Chronic administration of delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol protects hyperinsulinemic gastric tissue in rats. Cell Biochem Funct 2023; 41:1543-1551. [PMID: 38032085 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
Abstract
Hyperinsulinemia (HI) can result from some reasons such as an increase in basal/fasting circulating insulin and/or potentiation of postprandial insulin production. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is indirectly related to HI since it both causes and results from insulin resistance. Understanding the causes of HI and treating this is crucial for preventing DM. Previous research has shown that delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has medicinal benefits. In light of this, the relationship between THC and oxidative stress, DNA repair mechanism, apoptosis, and its regulatory impact on appetite hormones in the gastric tissue of hyperinsulinemic rats has been investigated for the first time. Male rats (Spraque-Dawley, total = 32) were used, and they were randomly divided into the following groups (n = 8 in each group): control (CTRL), HI, THC administered control (THC, 1.5 mg/kg/day, during 4 weeks), and THC administered HI (HI + THC) groups. The number of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and caspase-3 immunopositive cells in the HI group was significantly reduced compared to the CTRL group. The number of PCNA and caspase-9 immunopositive cells was significantly increased in the HI + THC group compared to the HI group. Obestatin immunopositive cell numbers in the HI + THC group were higher than in the HI and CTRL groups. The results show that THC administration may affect the regulation of appetite hormones and regeneration in the fundus of rats with HI. Glutathione (GSH) levels were higher in the HI + THC group than in the HI group. Both immunohistochemical and biochemical analyses revealed that THC promotes regeneration and regulates appetite hormones in hyperinsulinemic gastric tissues.
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- Dilara Kamer Colak
- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Cerrahpaşa Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Demiroglu Bilim University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Cerrahpaşa Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Benítez-Camacho J, Ballesteros A, Beltrán-Camacho L, Rojas-Torres M, Rosal-Vela A, Jimenez-Palomares M, Sanchez-Gomar I, Durán-Ruiz MC. Endothelial progenitor cells as biomarkers of diabetes-related cardiovascular complications. Stem Cell Res Ther 2023; 14:324. [PMID: 37950274 PMCID: PMC10636846 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-023-03537-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) constitutes a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose which can also lead to the so-called diabetic vascular complications (DVCs), responsible for most of the morbidity, hospitalizations and death registered in these patients. Currently, different approaches to prevent or reduce DM and its DVCs have focused on reducing blood sugar levels, cholesterol management or even changes in lifestyle habits. However, even the strictest glycaemic control strategies are not always sufficient to prevent the development of DVCs, which reflects the need to identify reliable biomarkers capable of predicting further vascular complications in diabetic patients. Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), widely known for their potential applications in cell therapy due to their regenerative properties, may be used as differential markers in DVCs, considering that the number and functionality of these cells are affected under the pathological environments related to DM. Besides, drugs commonly used with DM patients may influence the level or behaviour of EPCs as a pleiotropic effect that could finally be decisive in the prognosis of the disease. In the current review, we have analysed the relationship between diabetes and DVCs, focusing on the potential use of EPCs as biomarkers of diabetes progression towards the development of major vascular complications. Moreover, the effects of different drugs on the number and function of EPCs have been also addressed.
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- Josefa Benítez-Camacho
- Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Public Health Department, Science Faculty, Cádiz University, Torre Sur. Avda. República Saharaui S/N, Polígono Río San Pedro, Puerto Real, 11519, Cádiz, Spain
- Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cadiz (INIBICA), Cádiz, Spain
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- Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cadiz (INIBICA), Cádiz, Spain
- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain
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- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain
- Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology Department, Córdoba University, Córdoba, Spain
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- Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Public Health Department, Science Faculty, Cádiz University, Torre Sur. Avda. República Saharaui S/N, Polígono Río San Pedro, Puerto Real, 11519, Cádiz, Spain
- Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cadiz (INIBICA), Cádiz, Spain
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- Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Public Health Department, Science Faculty, Cádiz University, Torre Sur. Avda. República Saharaui S/N, Polígono Río San Pedro, Puerto Real, 11519, Cádiz, Spain
- Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cadiz (INIBICA), Cádiz, Spain
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- Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Public Health Department, Science Faculty, Cádiz University, Torre Sur. Avda. República Saharaui S/N, Polígono Río San Pedro, Puerto Real, 11519, Cádiz, Spain
- Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cadiz (INIBICA), Cádiz, Spain
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- Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Public Health Department, Science Faculty, Cádiz University, Torre Sur. Avda. República Saharaui S/N, Polígono Río San Pedro, Puerto Real, 11519, Cádiz, Spain
- Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cadiz (INIBICA), Cádiz, Spain
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- Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Public Health Department, Science Faculty, Cádiz University, Torre Sur. Avda. República Saharaui S/N, Polígono Río San Pedro, Puerto Real, 11519, Cádiz, Spain.
- Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cadiz (INIBICA), Cádiz, Spain.
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Zou X, Chen M, Sun L, Tan Q. Hyperinsulinemia Impaired Coronary Collateral Circulation in Patients with Chronic Total Coronary Occlusion. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2023; 16:1425-1433. [PMID: 37223493 PMCID: PMC10202109 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s402849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives Hyperinsulinemia impaired cardiovascular system and endothelial function in the population. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between hyperinsulinemia and coronary collateral circulation in patients with chronic total coronary occlusion. Methods Patients with stable angina and at least one total coronary occlusion were enrolled in this study. Collateral grade was determined according to Rentrop's classification. Patients were divided into a good coronary collateral circulation (CCC) group (grade 2 or 3 collateral vessels, n = 223) and a poor CCC group (grade 0 or 1 collateral vessels, n = 115). Fasting insulin level (FINS) and fasting glucose level (FBS) were measured. Endothelial function evaluated by flow-mediated dilation (FMD). Results Serum FINS level was significantly increased in the poor CCC group (P < 0.01). Patients in the poor CCC group had higher levels of FBS, HbA1C, and homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) than patients in the good CCC group. The poor CCC group also had lower levels of FMD, lower LVEF and higher syntax scores than the good CCC group. Hyperinsulinemia (T3, FINS ≥15.22 μIU/mL) increased OR for the incidence of the poor CCC group (OR 2.419, 95% CI 1.780-3.287) in multivariate analysis. Multivariate logistic regression also revealed that diabetes, HbA1c, HOMA-IR, HDL-C and Syntax score were independent predictors of poor CCC (all P < 0.05). Conclusion Hyperinsulinemia is a valuable predictor of poor collateral formation in patients with chronic total coronary occlusion.
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- Xiaoyi Zou
- Department of Cardiology, Qinhuangdao First Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Qinhuangdao First Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Qinhuangdao First Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Qinhuangdao First Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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Transplantation of Endothelial Progenitor Cells: Summary and prospect. Acta Histochem 2023; 125:151990. [PMID: 36587456 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2022.151990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs) are precursor cells of endothelial cells (ECs), which can differentiate into vascular ECs, protect from endothelial dysfunction and tissue ischemia, and reduce vascular hyperplasia. Due to these functions, EPCs are used as a candidate cell source for transplantation strategies. In recent years, a great progress was achieved in EPCs biology research, and EPCs transplantation has become a research hotspot. At present, transplanted EPCs have been used to treat ischemic diseases due to their powerful vasculogenesis and beneficial paracrine effects. Although EPCs transplantation has been proved to play an important role, the clinical application of EPCs still faces many challenges. This review briefly summarized the basic characteristics of EPCs, the process of EPCs transplantation promoting the healing of ischemic tissue, and the ways to improve the efficiency of EPCs transplantation. In addition, the application of EPCs in neurological improvement, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and the challenges and problems in clinical application of EPCs were also discussed. In the end, the application of EPCs transplantation in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering was discussed.
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Chocair PR, de Menezes Neves PDM, Sato VAH, Mohrbacher S, Oliveira ÉS, Pereira LVB, Bales AM, da Silva FP, Duley JA, Cuvello-Neto AL. Proposal for standardizing normal insulin ranges in Brazilian patients and a new classification of metabolic syndrome. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:984001. [PMID: 36160146 PMCID: PMC9500149 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.984001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Insulin resistance and/or hyperinsulinemia are closely linked to adiposity, metabolic syndrome (MetS) and prolonged inflammatory processes. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 1,018 adult individuals with a mean age of 46 years (74% male) and classified them as: Metabolically normal: without any of the five criteria of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) used for the diagnosis of MetS, plus normal fasting insulin (Men < 8 mU/L, Women < 10 mU/L); Level 1 MetS: with one or two IDF criteria, plus hyperinsulinemia (Men: ≥ 8 mU/L), and Women: ≥ 10 mU/L); Level 2 MetS: with three or more IDF criteria, plus hyperinsulinemia. Results The mean values for fasting insulinemia in metabolically normal individuals was 4.6 ± 1.8 mU/L and 5.6 ± 2.3 mU/L, while their means for the Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) were 1.0 and 1.2 for men and women, respectively. In addition, the mean values for insulin (and HOMA-IR) for individuals with two normal anthropometric parameters (body mass index and waist girth), or two normal anthropometric parameters plus no IDF criteria, were similar to the metabolically normal group. Based on the obtained mean + 2 SD, we established the following insulin (and HOMA-IR) values as diagnostic cut-offs for hyperinsulinemia: Men: ≥ 8 mU/L (≥ 1.5), and Women: ≥ 10 mU/L (≥ 2.0). The mean serum insulin was significantly higher for individuals with Level 1 MetS (approx. 9 mU/L for both genders) compared with metabolically normal individuals, as was the prevalence of hepatic steatosis, which was more evident in men. Thus, the presence of one or two abnormal IDF criteria, combined with hyperinsulinemia and/or raised HOMA-IR, suggests the presence of MetS and insulin resistance. Patients of both genders with Level 2 MetS had higher serum insulin and/or HOMA-IR values than Level 1, as well as a higher prevalence of hypertension and hepatic steatosis, being more pronounced among men. The process was progressive and proportional to the degree of hyperinsulinemia. Conclusion It is proposed that intervention against MetS progression should be started in individuals with Level 1 MetS, rather than waiting for more criteria for diagnostic confirmation, which this should help to reduce the occurrence of known complications such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease, among others.
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- Pedro Renato Chocair
- Internal Medicine and Nephrology Service, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Pedro Renato Chocair,
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- Internal Medicine and Nephrology Service, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Internal Medicine and Nephrology Service, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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He S, Walimbe T, Chen H, Gao K, Kumar P, Wei Y, Hao D, Liu R, Farmer DL, Lam KS, Zhou J, Panitch A, Wang A. Bioactive extracellular matrix scaffolds engineered with proangiogenic proteoglycan mimetics and loaded with endothelial progenitor cells promote neovascularization and diabetic wound healing. Bioact Mater 2022; 10:460-473. [PMID: 34901560 PMCID: PMC8636679 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Diabetic ischemic wound treatment remains a critical clinical challenge. Neovascularization plays a significant role in wound healing during all stages of the tissue repair process. Strategies that enhance angiogenesis and neovascularization and improve ischemic pathology may promote the healing of poor wounds, particularly diabetic wounds in highly ischemic conditions. We previously identified a cyclic peptide LXW7 that specifically binds to integrin αvβ3 on endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) and endothelial cells (ECs), activates vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors, and promotes EC growth and maturation. In this study, we designed and synthesized a multi-functional pro-angiogenic molecule by grafting LXW7 and collagen-binding peptides (SILY) to a dermatan sulfate (DS) glycosaminoglycan backbone, named LXW7-DS-SILY, and further employed this multi-functional molecule to functionalize collagen-based extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffolds. We confirmed that LXW7-DS-SILY modification significantly promoted EPC attachment and growth on the ECM scaffolds in vitro and supported EPC survival in vivo in the ischemic environment. When applied in an established Zucker Diabetic Fatty (ZDF) rat ischemic skin flap model, LXW7-DS-SILY-functionalized ECM scaffolds loaded with EPCs significantly improved wound healing, enhanced neovascularization and modulated collagen fibrillogenesis in the ischemic environment. Altogether, this study provides a promising novel treatment to accelerate diabetic ischemic wound healing, thereby reducing limb amputation and mortality of diabetic patients.
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- Siqi He
- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, China
- Department of Surgery, UC Davis, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, UC Davis, United States
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, China
- Department of Surgery, UC Davis, United States
- Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California, United States
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- Department of Surgery, UC Davis, United States
- Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California, United States
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- Department of Surgery, UC Davis, United States
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- Department of Surgery, UC Davis, United States
- Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, UC Davis, United States
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- Department of Surgery, UC Davis, United States
- Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, UC Davis, United States
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, China
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- Department of Surgery, UC Davis, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, UC Davis, United States
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- Department of Surgery, UC Davis, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, UC Davis, United States
- Institute for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California, United States
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Tan Q, Li Y, Guo Y. Exercise Training Improves Functions of Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome. Arq Bras Cardiol 2021; 117:108-117. [PMID: 34320079 PMCID: PMC8294748 DOI: 10.36660/abc.20200028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Fundamento As células progenitoras endoteliais (CPEs) desempenham um papel importante na manutenção da função endotelial. A síndrome metabólica (SM) está associada à disfunção das CPEs. Embora o exercício físico tenha um impacto benéfico na atividade das CPEs, seu mecanismo ainda não está completamente esclarecido. Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo é investigar os efeitos do exercício físico nas funções das CPEs e os mecanismos subjacentes em pacientes com SM. Métodos Os voluntários com SM foram divididos em grupo exercício (n=15) e grupo controle (n=15). Antes e após 8 semanas de treinamento físico, as CPEs foram isoladas do sangue periférico. Foram feitos o ensaio de unidades formadoras de colônias (UFC), o ensaio de formação de tubos, a expressão proteica do óxido nítrico sintase endotelial (eNOS), da fosfatidilinositol-3-quinase (PI3-K) e da proteína quinase B (AKT). Considerou-se um valor de probabilidade <0,05 para indicar significância estatística. Resultados Após 8 semanas, o número de UFCs aumentou significativamente no grupo exercício em comparação com o grupo controle (p<0,05). Além disso, observamos uma diminuição significativa do modelo de avaliação da homeostase da resistência à insulina (HOMA-IR), endotelina-1, proteína C reativa de alta sensibilidade e dos níveis de homocisteína no grupo exercício. A intervenção com exercícios também pode aumentar a capacidade de formação de tubos de CPEs e aumentar o nível de fosforilação de eNOS, PI3-K e AKT. Conclusão O exercício físico aprimorou as funções das CPEs. O mecanismo pode estar relacionado ao exercício, ativando a via PI3-K/AKT/eNOS.
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- Qiang Tan
- Qinhuangdao First Hospital,Qinhuangdao - China
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- Qinhuangdao First Hospital,Qinhuangdao - China
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- Qinhuangdao First Hospital,Qinhuangdao - China
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Tan Q, Chen M, Hao J, Wei K. Impact of Hyperinsulinemia on Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients without Diabetes Who Have Acute Myocardial Syndrome. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2021; 14:3949-3957. [PMID: 34522113 PMCID: PMC8434865 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s318852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Hyperinsulinemia plays a key role in the development of cardiovascular impairment in patients with metabolic syndrome. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of hyperinsulinemia on long-term clinical outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients without diabetes mellitus who have acute myocardial syndrome (ACS). METHODS Between March 2016 and January 2019, we enrolled 468 patients with ACS and without diabetes mellitus who received primary PCI. Patients were divided into a low-insulin group (n = 157), medium-insulin group (n = 154), and high-insulin group (n = 157) according to tertiles of fasting insulin level. The primary endpoint was major adverse cardiac events (MACE; all-cause death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, target vessel revascularization [TVR]) at 24 months. The secondary endpoint was angina hospitalization. RESULTS Patients in the high-insulin group had an unfavorable prognosis, with a higher rate of MACE (34.39%) than the low-insulin group (22.29%) and medium-insulin group (23.37%) at 24 months (P < 0.05). This difference was mainly driven by the increase in TVR. The high-insulin group also had a higher rate of angina hospitalization than the low-insulin group. Cox proportional hazards regression showed that high-insulin level (hazard ratio [HR] 1.870, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.202-2.909), small-vessel lesion (HR 1.713, 95% CI 1.111-2.642), bifurcation lesion (HR 3.394, 95% CI 2.033-5.067), SYNTAX score (HR 1.084, 95% CI 1.039-1.130), and stent length (HR 1.017, 95% CI 1.002-1.032) increased the incidence of MACE in patients with ACS and without diabetes who underwent PCI. CONCLUSION Hyperinsulinemia might be a valid predictor of clinical outcomes in patients with ACS undergoing PCI.
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- Qiang Tan
- Department of Cardiology, Qinhuangdao First Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Qiang Tan Department of Cardiology, Qinhuangdao First Hospital, Hebei Medical University, No. 258 of Wenhua Road, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, 066000, People’s Republic of China Email
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- Department of Cardiology, Qinhuangdao First Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Qinhuangdao First Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Qinhuangdao First Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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Huang HT, Liu ZC, Wu KQ, Gu SR, Lu TC, Zhong CJ, Zhou YX. MiR-92a regulates endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) by targeting GDF11 via activate SMAD2/3/FAK/Akt/eNOS pathway. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2019; 7:563. [PMID: 31807544 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2019.09.35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Background The effects of miR-92a on EPCs are still poorly elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the effects of miR-92a on EPCs (Endothelial progenitor cells) in a model of hypoxia (HO) or high glucose (HG)-induced EPCs injury by targeting GDF11 (Differentiation growth factor 11). Methods The effects of miR-92a on EPCs subjected to HO or HG were investigated firstly. Subsequently, the action mechanism of miR-92a on EPCs by targeting GDF11 was elucidated. Proliferation, apoptosis, migration, angiogenesis was measured with MTT, flow cytometry, transwell, tube formation respectively. After 24 h, levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) were measured by fluorescence intensity. LDH and NO (nitric oxide) levels were determined by ELISA. The expression of FLK-1 (fetal liver kinase 1) and vWF (von Willebrand factor) was detected by immunofluorescence. mRNA and protein expression levels were examined using PCR and western blotting respectively. The interaction between miR-92a and GDF11 was evaluated by dual-luciferase reporter assay. Results Our results showed that HO or HG increased apoptosis, production of LDH and generation of ROS, but decreased the ability of migration and tube formation and generation of NO in EPCs; inhibiting of miR-92a decreased HO or HG-induced injury of EPCs, whereas miR-92a over-expression had the opposite effect; the protective effects induced by inhibiting of miR-92a on EPCs could be reversed by GDF11 siRNA and the harmful effects induced by over-expression of miR-92a could be rescued by over-expression of GDF11, which showed that the harmful effects of miR-92a be related to its inhibition of GDF11 and subsequent inactivation of the SMAD2/3/FAK/Akt/eNOS signaling pathway. Conclusions Inhibiting miR-92a can protect EPCs from HO or HG-induced injury. The effect of miR-92a on EPCs are mediated by regulating of GDF11 and downstream SMAD2/3/FAK/Akt/eNOS signaling pathway.
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- Hai-Tao Huang
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Nantong First People's Hospital, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Nantong First People's Hospital, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China
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