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The Levels of Bioelements in Postmenopausal Women with Metabolic Syndrome. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14194102. [PMID: 36235758 PMCID: PMC9572475 DOI: 10.3390/nu14194102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
(1) Metabolic syndrome is a set of factors that considerably increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, and their cardiovascular complications. Studies show that menopause and the levels of elements may be significantly associated with increased risk of MetS. The present study evaluated the relationship between element levels (Ca, P, Na, K, Fe, Mg, Cu, Zn, Sr) and the incidence of MetS and concomitant metabolic disorders in peri-menopausal women. (2) The study involved 170 perimenopausal women. The methods used were: survey, anthropometric measurement (WC, height, BMI, WHtR), blood pressure measurement, and biochemical analysis of venous blood (lipid profile, glucose, insulin, HbA1C). (3) The study demonstrated statistically significantly higher WC, WHtR, SBP, and DBP values in women with pre-Mets than in those with Mets and the control group. Significantly higher FPG, TG, LDL, HbA1C, insulin, TG/HDL ratio, and TC/HDL ratio were recorded in the MetS group compared to the rest of respondents. In addition, post hoc analysis revealed statistically significant differences in mean K concentrations between pre-MetS and MetS women. (4) Low blood K levels in perimenopausal women are associated with an increased risk of MetS. Significantly higher Cu levels were observed in overweight women. The concentration of Cu negatively correlates with the values of TC, LDL, and SBP.
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Saberianpour S, Abolbashari S, Modaghegh MHS, Karimian MS, Eid AH, Sathyapalan T, Sahebkar A. Therapeutic effects of statins on osteoarthritis: A review. J Cell Biochem 2022; 123:1285-1297. [PMID: 35894149 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive joint disease. The etiology of OA is considered to be multifactorial. Currently, there is no definitive treatment for OA, and the existing treatments are not very effective. Hypercholesterolemia is considered a novel risk factor for the development of OA. Statins act as a competitive inhibitor of the β-hydroxy β-methylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase and are widely used to manage hypercholesterolemia. Inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase results in reduced synthesis of a metabolite named mevalonate, thereby reducing cholesterol biosynthesis in subsequent steps. By this mechanism, statins such as atorvastatin and simvastatin could potentially have a preventive impact on joint cartilage experiencing osteoarthritic deterioration by reducing serum cholesterol levels. Atorvastatin can protect cartilage degradation following interleukin-1β-stimulation. Atorvastatin stimulates the STAT1-caspase-3 signaling pathway that was shown to be responsible for its anti-inflammatory effects on the knee joint. Simvastatin had chondroprotective effects on OA in vitro by reducing matrix metalloproteinases expression patterns. In this study, we tried to review the therapeutic effects of statins on OA.
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- Shirin Saberianpour
- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- International UNESCO center for Health Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.,Department of Biotechnology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Qin H, Wei Y, Han J, Jiang X, Yang X, Wu Y, Gou Z, Chen L. 3D printed bioceramic scaffolds: Adjusting pore dimension is beneficial for mandibular bone defects repair. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2022; 16:409-421. [PMID: 35156316 DOI: 10.1002/term.3287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Hongling Qin
- Department of Periodontics The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou China
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- Department of Periodontics The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou China
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- Department of Periodontics The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou China
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- Department of Periodontics The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou China
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- Bio‐nanomaterials and Regenerative Medicine Research Division Zhejiang‐California International Nanosystem Institute Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
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- Department of Periodontics The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou China
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- Bio‐nanomaterials and Regenerative Medicine Research Division Zhejiang‐California International Nanosystem Institute Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
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- Department of Periodontics The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou China
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Babakhani A, Hashemi P, Mohajer Ansari J, Ramhormozi P, Nobakht M. In vitro Differentiation of Hair Follicle Stem Cell into Keratinocyte by Simvastatin. IRANIAN BIOMEDICAL JOURNAL 2019; 23:404-11. [PMID: 31104417 PMCID: PMC6800537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2018] [Revised: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Background Hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs) located in the bulge area has shown to be highly proliferative and could differentiate into neurons, glia, smooth muscle cell, and melanocytes in vitro. Simvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor that exerts pleiotropic effects beyond simple low-density lipoprotein lowering and has a similar impact on the differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells and peripheral blood mononuclear cells. The present study examined the hypothesis that the application of simvastatin would induce the HFSCs differentiation into keratinocyte. Methods The bulge of the hair follicle was anatomized, and HFSCs were cultivated. The flow cytometry and immunocytochemical staining for detection of nestin, CD34, and Kr15 biomarkers were performed before differentiation. In order to hasten the HFSCs differentiation to keratinocyte, HFSCs were treated with 1 µM, 2 µM, and 5 µM of simvastatin daily for a week. After differentiation, the flow cytometry and immunocytochemical staining were performed with Kr15 and Kr10 biomarkers, and the MTT assay was carried out as an index of cell viability and cell growth. Results Our results showed that bulge of HFSCs were nestin and CD34 positive and Kr15 negative. Simvastatin significantly increased the viability of HFSCs (p < 0.05) at the concentration of 5 µM. In addition, the percentages of keratinocyte-differentiated cells treated with 5 µM of simvastatin showed a significant increase compared to all other treated groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion Our findings demonstrate that 5 µM of simvastatin could induce HFSCs differentiation into keratinocyte.
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- Azar Babakhani
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Antimicrobial Resistance Research Center, Institute of Immunology and Infectious Disease, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Cao C, Fan R, Chen M, Li X, Xing M, Zhu F, Xue H, Wang K, Xu S. Inflammatory Response Occurs in Veins of Broiler Chickens Treated with a Selenium Deficiency Diet. Biol Trace Elem Res 2018; 183:361-369. [PMID: 28871485 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-017-1145-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 08/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Selenium (Se) has been indicated to prevent chronic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. However, a few studies have indicated that Se deficiency can induce vascular diseases. Thus, in the present study, we investigated the effect of Se deficiency on vascular pathology. A total of 60 male broiler chickens were randomly divided into 2 groups (n = 30). The control group (C group) was fed a basic diet, and the Se-deficient group (L group) was fed a Se-deficient, corn-soy-based diet. Changes in messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein levels of inflammatory factors and inflammation-related cytokines were examined by both RT-PCR and Western blot analysis. Our results indicate that the mRNA and protein levels of inflammatory factors and inflammation-related cytokines in the L group were significantly changed in the vein. In addition, principal component analysis (PCA) was used to define the most important parameters that could be used as key factors. The in vitro experiments also demonstrated that Se can enhance the anti-inflammatory ability of vein endothelial cells. In conclusion, Se deficiency induces an inflammatory response by modulating inflammatory factors and inflammation-related cytokines.
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- Changyu Cao
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
- College of Life Science, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528231, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- National Selenium-Rich Products Quality Supervision and Inspection Center, Enshi, 445000, People's Republic of China
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- National Selenium-Rich Products Quality Supervision and Inspection Center, Enshi, 445000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528231, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Animal Cellular and Genetic Engineering of Heilongjiang Province, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China.
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Deng C, Zhu H, Li J, Feng C, Yao Q, Wang L, Chang J, Wu C. Bioactive Scaffolds for Regeneration of Cartilage and Subchondral Bone Interface. Theranostics 2018; 8:1940-1955. [PMID: 29556366 PMCID: PMC5858510 DOI: 10.7150/thno.23674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The cartilage lesion resulting from osteoarthritis (OA) always extends into subchondral bone. It is of great importance for simultaneous regeneration of two tissues of cartilage and subchondral bone. 3D-printed Sr5(PO4)2SiO4 (SPS) bioactive ceramic scaffolds may achieve the aim of regenerating both of cartilage and subchondral bone. We hypothesized that strontium (Sr) and silicon (Si) ions released from SPS scaffolds play a crucial role in osteochondral defect reconstruction. Methods: SPS bioactive ceramic scaffolds were fabricated by a 3D-printing method. The SEM and ICPAES were used to investigate the physicochemical properties of SPS scaffolds. The proliferation and maturation of rabbit chondrocytes stimulated by SPS bioactive ceramics were measured in vitro. The stimulatory effect of SPS scaffolds for cartilage and subchondral bone regeneration was investigated in vivo. Results: SPS scaffolds significantly stimulated chondrocyte proliferation, and SPS extracts distinctly enhanced the maturation of chondrocytes and preserved chondrocytes from OA. SPS scaffolds markedly promoted the regeneration of osteochondral defects. The complex interface microstructure between cartilage and subchondral bone was obviously reconstructed. The underlying mechanism may be related to Sr and Si ions stimulating cartilage regeneration by activating HIF pathway and promoting subchondral bone reconstruction through activating Wnt pathway, as well as preserving chondrocytes from OA via inducing autophagy and inhibiting hedgehog pathway. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that SPS scaffolds can help osteochondral defect reconstruction and well reconstruct the complex interface between cartilage and subchondral bone, which represents a promising strategy for osteochondral defect regeneration.
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Chen P, Zhu Y, Wan H, Wang Y, Hao P, Cheng Z, Liu Y, Liu J. Effects of the Oral Administration of K 2Cr 2O 7 and Na 2SeO 3 on Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe, Cu, and Zn Contents in the Heart, Liver, Spleen, and Kidney of Chickens. Biol Trace Elem Res 2017; 180:285-296. [PMID: 28353138 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-017-0999-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2017] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of selenium on the ion profiles in the heart, liver, spleen, and kidney through the oral administration of hexavalent chromium. Approximately 22.14 mg/kg b.w. K2Cr2O7 was added to water to establish a chronic poisoning model. Different selenium levels (0.00, 0.31, 0.63, 1.25, 2.50, and 5.00 mg Na2SeO3/kg b.w.) around the safe dose were administered to the experimental group model. Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe, Cu, and Zn were detected in the organs through flame atomic absorption spectrometry after these organs were exposed to K2Cr2O7 and Na2SeO3 for 14, 28, and 42 days. Results showed that these elements exhibited various changes. Ca contents declined in the heart, liver, and spleen. Ca contents also decreased on the 28th day and increased on the 42nd day in the kidney. Mn contents declined in the heart and spleen but increased in the kidney. Mn contents also decreased on the 28th day and increased on the 42nd day in the liver. Cu contents declined in the heart and spleen. Cu contents increased on the 28th day and decreased on the 42nd day in the liver and kidney. Zn contents declined in the heart and spleen. Zn contents increased on the 28th day and decreased on the 42nd day in the liver and kidney. Fe contents decreased in the heart and liver. Fe contents increased on the 28th day and decreased on the 42nd day in the spleen and kidney. Mg contents did not significantly change in these organs. Appropriate selenium contents enhanced Mn and Zn contents, which were declined by chromium. Conversely, appropriate selenium contents reduced Ca, Fe, and Cu contents, which were increased by chromium. In conclusion, the exposure of chickens to K2Cr2O7 induced changes in different trace elements, and Na2SeO3 supplementation could alleviate this condition.
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- Peng Chen
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center for Animal Disease Control Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong Province, 271018, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center for Animal Disease Control Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong Province, 271018, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center for Animal Disease Control Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong Province, 271018, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center for Animal Disease Control Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong Province, 271018, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center for Animal Disease Control Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong Province, 271018, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center for Animal Disease Control Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong Province, 271018, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center for Animal Disease Control Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong Province, 271018, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center for Animal Disease Control Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong Province, 271018, China.
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Characterization and validation of candidate reference methods for the determination of calcium and magnesium in biological fluids. Microchem J 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2017.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Neurodegenerative disorders (NDDs) are characterized by neuronal death in the brain. The mechanism of the neuronal death is too complicated to be fully understood, although in many NDDs, aging and neurotoxins are known risk factors. In the central and peripheral nervous system, vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), a 28-amino acid neuropeptide, is released to support neuronal survival in both physiological and pathological condition. VIP can inhibit the neurodegeneration induced by the loss of neurons. The indirect protection effect is mainly mediated by glial cells through the production of neurotrophic factor(s) and inhibition of proinflammatory mediators. By remolding the structure and improving the transfer efficiency of VIP, its nerve protective function could be further improved. Its neuroprotective action and efficacy in inhibiting a broad range of inflammatory responses make VIP or related peptides becoming a novel therapeutic method to NDDs. In this review, we aim to summarize the relationship between VIP and NDDs.
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- Guangxiu Deng
- a National Glycoengineering Research Center , Shandong University , Jinan , China
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- a National Glycoengineering Research Center , Shandong University , Jinan , China
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