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Badawy MT, Salama AA, Salama M. Novel Variants Linked to the Prodromal Stage of Parkinson's Disease (PD) Patients. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:929. [PMID: 38732343 PMCID: PMC11083733 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14090929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The symptoms of most neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's disease (PD), usually do not occur until substantial neuronal loss occurs. This makes the process of early diagnosis very challenging. Hence, this research used variant call format (VCF) analysis to detect variants and novel genes that could be used as prognostic indicators in the early diagnosis of prodromal PD. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were obtained from the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), and we analyzed prodromal patients with gVCF data collected in the 2021 cohort. A total of 304 participants were included, including 100 healthy controls, 146 prodromal genetic individuals, 21 prodromal hyposmia individuals, and 37 prodromal individuals with RBD. A pipeline was developed to process the samples from gVCF to reach variant annotation and pathway and disease association analysis. RESULTS Novel variant percentages were detected in the analyzed prodromal subgroups. The prodromal subgroup analysis revealed novel variations of 1.0%, 1.2%, 0.6%, 0.3%, 0.5%, and 0.4% for the genetic male, genetic female, hyposmia male, hyposmia female, RBD male, and RBD female groups, respectively. Interestingly, 12 potentially novel loci (MTF2, PIK3CA, ADD1, SYBU, IRS2, USP8, PIGL, FASN, MYLK2, USP25, EP300, and PPP6R2) that were recently detected in PD patients were detected in the prodromal stage of PD. CONCLUSIONS Genetic biomarkers are crucial for the early detection of Parkinson's disease and its prodromal stage. The novel PD genes detected in prodromal patients could aid in the use of gene biomarkers for early diagnosis of the prodromal stage without relying only on phenotypic traits.
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- Marwa T. Badawy
- Biology Department, School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University in Cairo, New Cairo 11835, Egypt;
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- Applied Science, Windows and Web Experience, Microsoft, Cairo 11561, Egypt;
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- Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology (IGHHE), The American University in Cairo, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
- Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
- Global Brain Health Institute, Trinity College Dublin, D02 X9W9 Dublin, Ireland
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Patel K, Devireddy N, Long C, Daya A, Cherneskie J, Krill K. When Blood Is Thicker Than Water: A Case of Acute Pancreatitis Secondary to Familial Hypertriglyceridemia. Cureus 2024; 16:e51511. [PMID: 38304641 PMCID: PMC10832547 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Hypertriglyceridemia is one of the major causes of acute pancreatitis in addition to gallstones and alcohol use. These etiologies are often associated with underlying comorbidities. Acute pancreatitis secondary to hypertriglyceridemia is associated with an increase in clinical severity and further complications. We present a case of a 56-year-old man with a past medical history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and familial hypertriglyceridemia who was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis secondary to hypertriglyceridemia. The patient presented with 9/10 pressure across the abdomen radiating to the sternum. Labs revealed elevated triglyceride count > 8000 mg/dL and cholesterol > 705 mg/dL. Abdominal CT showed fat stranding along the anterior aspect of the pancreatic head. The patient was managed with IV fluids, nil per os (NPO), and statin management for hypertriglyceridemia. Seven days later, triglycerides decreased to 658 mg/dL, and abdominal pain resolved. This case highlights an unusual presentation of acute pancreatitis and demonstrates the importance of understanding the spectrum of etiologies for this condition.
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- Krishna Patel
- Department of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lebanon, USA
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Gutiérrez-Esparza G, Pulido T, Martínez-García M, Ramírez-delReal T, Groves-Miralrio LE, Márquez-Murillo MF, Amezcua-Guerra LM, Vargas-Alarcón G, Hernández-Lemus E. A machine learning approach to personalized predictors of dyslipidemia: a cohort study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1213926. [PMID: 37799151 PMCID: PMC10548235 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1213926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Mexico ranks second in the global prevalence of obesity in the adult population, which increases the probability of developing dyslipidemia. Dyslipidemia is closely related to cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading cause of death in the country. Therefore, developing tools that facilitate the prediction of dyslipidemias is essential for prevention and early treatment. Methods In this study, we utilized a dataset from a Mexico City cohort consisting of 2,621 participants, men and women aged between 20 and 50 years, with and without some type of dyslipidemia. Our primary objective was to identify potential factors associated with different types of dyslipidemia in both men and women. Machine learning algorithms were employed to achieve this goal. To facilitate feature selection, we applied the Variable Importance Measures (VIM) of Random Forest (RF), XGBoost, and Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM). Additionally, to address class imbalance, we employed Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique (SMOTE) for dataset resampling. The dataset encompassed anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, dietary intake, family health history, and other health parameters, including smoking habits, alcohol consumption, quality of sleep, and physical activity. Results Our results revealed that the VIM algorithm of RF yielded the most optimal subset of attributes, closely followed by GBM, achieving a balanced accuracy of up to 80%. The selection of the best subset of attributes was based on the comparative performance of classifiers, evaluated through balanced accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity metrics. Discussion The top five features contributing to an increased risk of various types of dyslipidemia were identified through the machine learning technique. These features include body mass index, elevated uric acid levels, age, sleep disorders, and anxiety. The findings of this study shed light on significant factors that play a role in dyslipidemia development, aiding in the early identification, prevention, and treatment of this condition.
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- Guadalupe Gutiérrez-Esparza
- Researcher for Mexico CONAHCYT, National Council of Humanities Sciences, and Technologies, Mexico City, Mexico
- Clinical Research, National Institute of Cardiology “Ignacio Chávez”, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Clinical Research, National Institute of Cardiology “Ignacio Chávez”, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Immunology, National Institute of Cardiology “Ignacio Chávez”, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Researcher for Mexico CONAHCYT, National Council of Humanities Sciences, and Technologies, Mexico City, Mexico
- Center for Research in Geospatial Information Sciences, Aguascalientes, Mexico
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- Department of Electrocardiology, National Institute of Cardiology “Ignacio Chávez”, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Immunology, National Institute of Cardiology “Ignacio Chávez”, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Endocrinology, National Institute of Cardiology “Ignacio Chávez”, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Computational Genomics Division, National Institute of Genomic Medicine, Mexico City, Mexico
- Center for Complexity Sciences, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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Tang KY, Wu MY, Li J. Eruptive Xanthomas. JAMA Dermatol 2023; 159:449. [PMID: 36857038 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.5834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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This case report describes numerous dome-shaped, firm, yellow papules that were present symmetrically on the back, shoulder, arm, thigh, and knees.
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- Ke-Yun Tang
- Department of Dermatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Park S, Chung S, Kim SA, Shin S. The "fruit and whole-grain" pattern is associated with a low prevalence of hypertriglyceridemia among middle and older-aged Korean adults: Using Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2018 data. Food Sci Nutr 2023; 11:1201-1211. [PMID: 36911844 PMCID: PMC10002937 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Hypertriglyceridemia is a well-known risk factor of various chronic diseases including diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to determine dietary patterns and explore the relationship between dietary patterns and hypertriglyceridemia in the Korean adult population. We utilized a cross-sectional and nationally representative survey, the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2018 database. From 47,217 subjects who participated in the survey between 2013 and 2018, only subjects over 40 years old were included. Subjects lacking 24-h recall data and data on hypertriglyceridemia and body mass index, and who had implausible energy intake were excluded. A total of 19,806 participants' data were analyzed. Dietary data were based on 24-h recall data, and dietary patterns were derived using factor analysis. Triglyceride levels greater than 200 mg/dl were considered hypertriglyceridemia, according to the Korean Society of Lipid and Atherosclerosis. Three dietary patterns- "oil and fats & seasoning", "soybean paste and vegetable", and "fruit and whole-grain"- explained 7.9%, 6.3%, and 5.8% of variation in food intake, respectively. Comparing the lowest and highest dietary pattern score groups after adjusting for potential confounders revealed an inverse relationship between "fruit and whole-grain" dietary pattern and hypertriglyceridemia in men (odds ratio [OR]: 0.61, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.45-0.82, p for trend <.0001); which was only marginal in women (OR: 0.78, 95% CI: 0.58-1.07, p for trend: .628). A diet containing high proportions of fruit and whole-grain may have preventive effects on hypertriglyceridemia in middle and older aged Korean adults.
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- SoHyun Park
- Department of Food and Nutrition Chung-Ang University Gyeonggi-do Korea
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- Personalized Diet Research Group Korea Food Research Institute Jeollabuk-do Korea
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- Department of Urban Society Research The Seoul Institute Seoul Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition Chung-Ang University Gyeonggi-do Korea
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Blonde L, Umpierrez GE, Reddy SS, McGill JB, Berga SL, Bush M, Chandrasekaran S, DeFronzo RA, Einhorn D, Galindo RJ, Gardner TW, Garg R, Garvey WT, Hirsch IB, Hurley DL, Izuora K, Kosiborod M, Olson D, Patel SB, Pop-Busui R, Sadhu AR, Samson SL, Stec C, Tamborlane WV, Tuttle KR, Twining C, Vella A, Vellanki P, Weber SL. American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline: Developing a Diabetes Mellitus Comprehensive Care Plan-2022 Update. Endocr Pract 2022; 28:923-1049. [PMID: 35963508 PMCID: PMC10200071 DOI: 10.1016/j.eprac.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 72.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this clinical practice guideline is to provide updated and new evidence-based recommendations for the comprehensive care of persons with diabetes mellitus to clinicians, diabetes-care teams, other health care professionals and stakeholders, and individuals with diabetes and their caregivers. METHODS The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology selected a task force of medical experts and staff who updated and assessed clinical questions and recommendations from the prior 2015 version of this guideline and conducted literature searches for relevant scientific papers published from January 1, 2015, through May 15, 2022. Selected studies from results of literature searches composed the evidence base to update 2015 recommendations as well as to develop new recommendations based on review of clinical evidence, current practice, expertise, and consensus, according to established American Association of Clinical Endocrinology protocol for guideline development. RESULTS This guideline includes 170 updated and new evidence-based clinical practice recommendations for the comprehensive care of persons with diabetes. Recommendations are divided into four sections: (1) screening, diagnosis, glycemic targets, and glycemic monitoring; (2) comorbidities and complications, including obesity and management with lifestyle, nutrition, and bariatric surgery, hypertension, dyslipidemia, retinopathy, neuropathy, diabetic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease; (3) management of prediabetes, type 2 diabetes with antihyperglycemic pharmacotherapy and glycemic targets, type 1 diabetes with insulin therapy, hypoglycemia, hospitalized persons, and women with diabetes in pregnancy; (4) education and new topics regarding diabetes and infertility, nutritional supplements, secondary diabetes, social determinants of health, and virtual care, as well as updated recommendations on cancer risk, nonpharmacologic components of pediatric care plans, depression, education and team approach, occupational risk, role of sleep medicine, and vaccinations in persons with diabetes. CONCLUSIONS This updated clinical practice guideline provides evidence-based recommendations to assist with person-centered, team-based clinical decision-making to improve the care of persons with diabetes mellitus.
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- Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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- Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, La Jolla, California
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- Lundquist Institute/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California
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- Colorado Mountain Medical, LLC, Avon, Colorado
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- Houston Methodist; Weill Cornell Medicine; Texas A&M College of Medicine; Houston, Texas
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- American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, Jacksonville, Florida
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- University of Washington and Providence Health Care, Seattle and Spokane, Washington
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- University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville, Prisma Health System, Greenville, South Carolina
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Wang J, Sun X, Jiao L, Xiao Z, Riaz F, Zhang Y, Xu P, Liu R, Tang T, Liu M, Li D. Clinical characteristics and variant analyses of transient infantile hypertriglyceridemia related to GPD1 gene. Front Genet 2022; 13:916672. [PMID: 36051699 PMCID: PMC9424621 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.916672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective: Our study aims to summarize and analyze the clinical characteristics of transient infantile hypertriglyceridemia (HTGTI) and variants in the glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase 1 (GPD1) gene and the effect of HTGTI on the protein structure of GPD1.Methods: Retrospective analysis, using the general data, symptoms, signs, and auxiliary examinations, was performed on patients with HTGTI, which were confirmed by genetic testing in our hospital and reported cases online. The clinical data were analyzed using statistical and bioinformatic approaches.Results: A total of 31 genetically confirmed HTGTI patients were collected from our hospital and cases reported in the literature. The clinical manifestations showed the median age of onset was 6.0 (1.9, 12.0) months. All the patients had normal psychiatric status, but 22.6% of them presented growth retardation and short stature, 93.5% had hepatomegaly, and 16.1% had splenomegaly. Just a few children were reported with jaundice, cholestasis, and obesity (3.2–6.5%). The laboratory investigations showed that 96.8% of them had hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) with a median level of 3.1 (2.1, 5.5) mmol/L, but only 30.0% had returned to normal during follow-up. In addition, 93.5% of patients had elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) with an average level of 92.1 ± 43.5 U/L, while 38.7% had hypercholesterolemia. Upon abdominal imaging, all patients presented fatty liver and liver steatosis, with 66.7% of patients showing hepatic fibrosis. Statistical differences in triglyceride (TG) level were observed in the ≤6 months group compared with the older groups and in the 13 months to 6 years group with >6 years group (H = 22.02, P < 0.05). The restricted cubic spline model showed that severe HTG decreased in the early stage of infants to the normal level; however, it rebounded again to a mild or moderate level after the following days. The genetic test revealed that the main variant types of the GPD1 gene were missense variants (51.6%), followed by splicing variants (35.5%) and nonsense variants (12.9%). Of patients, 87.1% had homozygous variants, with the most frequent loci being c.361-1G > C and c.895G > A.Conclusion: The common manifestations of HTGTI were HTG, hepatomegaly, elevated liver transaminases, and hepatic steatosis in early infancy. However, the recurrence of aberrant HTG may pose long-term detrimental effects on HTGTI patients.
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- Jun Wang
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
- Second Department of Infectious Disease, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Second Department of Infectious Disease, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
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- Center for Cancer Immunology Research, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Second Department of Infectious Disease, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Second Department of Infectious Disease, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Second Department of Infectious Disease, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Second Department of Infectious Disease, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Second Department of Infectious Disease, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
- *Correspondence: Dongmin Li,
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Koneshamoorthy A, Hulse D, Yuen Chong C, Krishnamurthy B, Ananda S, Hamblin PS. Massive hypertriglyceridemia associated with paclitaxel; a case report. Gynecol Oncol Rep 2022; 42:101030. [PMID: 35782104 PMCID: PMC9241137 DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2022.101030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Paclitaxel may be associated with severe hypertriglyceridemia. This triglyceride level is the highest yet reported in association with paclitaxel. Lipid testing in paclitaxel recipients with diabetes or dyslipidemia is warranted.
This report describes a patient who developed massive hypertriglyceridemia (12,488 mg/dL or 141 mmol/L) during paclitaxel and carboplatin adjuvant chemotherapy for high grade serous fallopian tube carcinoma. Paclitaxel was thought to be the causative agent and she had normal triglyceride levels following a change to carboplatin and gemcitabine. To our knowledge, this is the highest reported triglyceride level associated with paclitaxel. Measurement of serum lipids should be considered in individuals receiving taxane chemotherapy, especially in those with type 2 diabetes mellitus or a history of dyslipidemia.
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- Anojian Koneshamoorthy
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia
- St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
- Epworth Freemasons, East Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Western Health, University of Melbourne, St Albans, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Western Health, University of Melbourne, St Albans, Victoria, Australia
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Hypertriglyceridemia is a common lipid disorder encountered in clinical practice. Plasma triglycerides are a marker for the concentration of triglycerides carried in chylomicrons and very low-density lipoprotein particles. A fasting triglyceride level <150 mg/dL is accepted widely as the upper limit of normal range. Guidelines for hypertriglyceridemia are variable without a global consensus on classification and goals for triglyceride levels. A general classification of hypertriglyceridemia is mild < 200 mg/dL, moderate = 200 to 500 mg/dL, moderate to severe = 500 to 1000 mg/dL, and severe > 1000 mg/dL. Because moderate hypertriglyceridemia does increase atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk, it is important to determine the underlying etiology to guide appropriate and timely management. This article provides stepwise recommendations on the diagnosis and management of moderate hypertriglyceridemia, based on 3 common scenarios encountered in clinical practice. Initial steps in management include evaluating for secondary contributors, especially diabetes mellitus. Based on patient characteristics, appropriate management decisions include lifestyle adjustments aimed at weight loss and decreasing alcohol consumption and use of statin and nonstatin therapies.
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- Savitha Subramanian
- Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition, University of Washington, Seattle WA, USA
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Marogi EP, Ohiomoba RO, Stone NJ. Eruptive Xanthomas: Importance of Recognition to Reduce Delay of Effective Triglyceride Reduction. Am J Med 2022; 135:444-447. [PMID: 34732347 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2021.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Eruptive xanthomas are localized lipid deposits in the dermis and an important early clue to severe hypertriglyceridemia. These small erythematous or yellow papules that localize to the extensor surfaces of extremities, buttocks, and the back are often overlooked during routine visits secondary to poor familiarity and limited skin examinations. We present 3 cases of patients with eruptive xanthomas and severe hypertriglyceridemia who underwent skin biopsy and waited weeks to years before receiving effective treatment. We suggest the following to minimize the delay between presentation and effective management. First, perform a comprehensive skin examination. Second, be mindful of the association between metabolic syndrome or diabetes with severe hypertriglyceridemia. Third, evaluate the Four D's of secondary hypertriglyceridemia: Diet/Lifestyle, Drugs/Medications, and Diseases/Disorders of metabolism. Finally, initiate effective treatment promptly after recognition. This includes beginning with a minimal fat diet and appropriate pharmacological intervention to control triglycerides as outlined in recent guidelines.
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- Emily P Marogi
- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill
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- Departments of Medicine (Cardiology) and Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill.
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Wang D, Yin Z, Han L, Zhang M, Li H, Yang X, Chen Y, Zhang S, Han J, Duan Y. Ascorbic acid inhibits transcriptional activities of LXRα to ameliorate lipid metabolism disorder. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Erdol S, Bilgin H, Saglam H. Comparison of plasmapheresis with medical apheresis in terms of efficacy and cost in the acute treatment of hypertriglyceridemia in children with lipoprotein lipase deficiency. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2021; 34:1419-1424. [PMID: 34416796 DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2021-0260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to compare plasmapheresis and medical apheresis as lipid-lowering therapies in children with familial lipoprotein lipase (LPL) deficiency. METHODS The data of 13 patients who were followed up after a diagnosis of LPL deficiency were retrospectively analyzed. Plasma triglyceride, cholesterol, amylase, and lipase values and complications were recorded before and after each patient underwent plasmapheresis or medical apheresis. RESULTS The mean follow-up period of the patients was 99.64 ± 52.92 months in the medical apheresis group and 118 ± 16.97 months in the plasmapheresis group. While the mean triglyceride level before plasmapheresis was 1,875.38 ± 547.46 mg/dL, it was 617 ± 228.28 mg/dL after plasmapheresis. While the mean triglyceride level before medical apheresis was 1,756.86 ± 749.27 mg/dL, it was found to be 623.03 ± 51.36 mg/dL after medical apheresis. Triglyceride levels were decreased by 59.62% with medical apheresis and 65.57% with plasmapheresis. The cost of treatment for medical apheresis was found to be lower compared to plasmapheresis 296.93 ± 29.94 Turkish lira (USD 43.34 ± 4.01) vs. 3,845.42 ± 156.17 Turkish lira (USD 561.37 ± 20.93; p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Although there is no standardized strategy for the acute treatment of hypertriglyceridemia due to LPL deficiency, medical apheresis is a safe and effective treatment with a low risk of side effects. Unlike plasmapheresis, medical apheresis can be performed in any center, which is another important advantage of the procedure.
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- Sahin Erdol
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Metabolism, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Metabolism, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Metabolism, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
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Lim PN, Chopra M, Murphy A, Digby S, Aldworth G, Panarelli M, Christie A, Torley D. An acute papular eruption in an adolescent boy. Clin Exp Dermatol 2021; 47:480-483. [PMID: 34637555 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- P N Lim
- Department of Dermatology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Biochemistry, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Biochemistry, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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Berberich AJ, Ouédraogo AM, Shariff SZ, Hegele RA, Clemens KK. Incidence, predictors and patterns of care of patients with very severe hypertriglyceridemia in Ontario, Canada: a population-based cohort study. Lipids Health Dis 2021; 20:98. [PMID: 34479547 PMCID: PMC8417954 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-021-01517-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of severe (S-HTG) and very severe hypertriglyceridemia (VS-HTG) among Canadians is unknown. This study aimed to determine the incidence, characteristics, predictors and care patterns for individuals with VS-HTG. METHODS Using linked administrative healthcare databases, a population-based cohort study of Ontario adults was conducted to determine incidence of new onset S-HTG (serum triglycerides (TG) > 10-20 mmol/L) and VS-HTG (TG > 20 mmol/L) between 2010 and 2015. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of those with VS-HTG were compared to those who had no measured TG value > 3 mmol/L. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression were used to determine predictors for VS-HTG. Healthcare patterns were evaluated for 2 years following first incidence of TG > 20 mmol/L. RESULTS Incidence of S-HTG and VS-HTG in Ontario was 0.16 and 0.027% among 10,766,770 adults ≥18 years and 0.25 and 0.041% among 7,040,865 adults with at least one measured TG, respectively. Predictors of VS-HTG included younger age [odds ratios (OR) 0.64/decade, 95% confidence intervals (CI) 0.62-0.66], male sex (OR 3.83; 95% CI 3.5-4.1), diabetes (OR 5.38; 95% CI 4.93-5.88), hypertension (OR 1.69; 95% CI 1.54-1.86), chronic liver disease (OR 1.71; 95% CI 1.48-1.97), alcohol abuse (OR 2.47; 95% CI 1.90-3.19), obesity (OR 1.49; 95% CI 1.13-1.98), and chronic kidney disease (OR 1.39; 95% CI 1.19-1.63). CONCLUSION The 5-year incidence of S-HTG and VS-HTG in Canadian adults was 1 in 400 and 1 in 2500, respectively. Males, those with diabetes, obese individuals and those with alcohol abuse are at highest risk for VS-HTG and may benefit from increased surveillance.
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- Amanda J Berberich
- Department of Medicine and Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, N6A 5B7, Canada. .,St. Joseph's Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor St, London, ON, N6A 4V2, Canada.
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- ICES, London, Ontario, Canada.,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine and Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, N6A 5B7, Canada.,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
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- St. Joseph's Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor St, London, ON, N6A 4V2, Canada.,ICES, London, Ontario, Canada.,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada.,Departments of Medicine and Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University, London, Ontario, N6A 5B7, Canada
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Hypertriglyceridemia is a common dyslipidemia associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and pancreatitis. Severe hypertriglyceridemia may sometimes be a monogenic condition. However, in the vast majority of patients, hypertriglyceridemia is due to the cumulative effect of multiple genetic risk variants along with lifestyle factors, medications, and disease conditions that elevate triglyceride levels. In this review, we will summarize recent progress in the understanding of the genetic basis of hypertriglyceridemia. RECENT FINDINGS More than 300 genetic loci have been identified for association with triglyceride levels in large genome-wide association studies. Studies combining the loci into polygenic scores have demonstrated that some hypertriglyceridemia phenotypes previously attributed to monogenic inheritance have a polygenic basis. The new genetic discoveries have opened avenues for the development of more effective triglyceride-lowering treatments and raised interest towards genetic screening and tailored treatments against hypertriglyceridemia. The discovery of multiple genetic loci associated with elevated triglyceride levels has led to improved understanding of the genetic basis of hypertriglyceridemia and opened new translational opportunities.
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- Germán D. Carrasquilla
- Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Mærsk Building, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Mærsk Building, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Mærsk Building, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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Yeung E, Daniels SR, Patel SS. Dyslipidemia in childhood and adolescence: from screening to management. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes 2021; 28:152-158. [PMID: 33394719 DOI: 10.1097/med.0000000000000607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To summarize types of dyslipidemia frequently encountered during childhood and adolescence, with a focus on screening, diagnosis, and management. RECENT FINDINGS It is important that screening for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) begin in childhood. Genetic testing allows for increased awareness of dyslipidemia and more targeted intervention. Pharmacologic treatment of pediatric dyslipidemias has a good safety profile and can reduce adult ASCVD risk. SUMMARY Much of what is known about pediatric dyslipidemia has been extrapolated from adult data, but recently, there have been increasing investigations within the pediatric population to better guide diagnosis and management of these disorders.
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- Elizabeth Yeung
- Section of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Cruz-Bautista I, Huerta-Chagoya A, Moreno-Macías H, Rodríguez-Guillén R, Ordóñez-Sánchez ML, Segura-Kato Y, Mehta R, Almeda-Valdés P, Gómez-Munguía L, Ruiz-De Chávez X, Rosas-Flota X, Andrade-Amado A, Bernal-Barroeta B, López-Carrasco MG, Guillén-Pineda LE, López-Estrada A, Elías-López D, Martagón-Rosado AJ, Gómez-Velasco D, Lam-Chung CE, Bello-Chavolla OY, Del Razo-Olvera F, Cetina-Pérez LD, Acosta-Rodríguez JL, Tusié-Luna MT, Aguilar-Salinas CA. Familial hypertriglyceridemia: an entity with distinguishable features from other causes of hypertriglyceridemia. Lipids Health Dis 2021; 20:14. [PMID: 33588820 PMCID: PMC7885394 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-021-01436-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Familial hypertriglyceridemia (FHTG) is a partially characterized primary dyslipidemia which is frequently confused with other forms hypertriglyceridemia. The aim of this work is to search for specific features that can help physicians recognize this disease. METHODS This study included 84 FHTG cases, 728 subjects with common mild-to-moderate hypertriglyceridemia (CHTG) and 609 normotriglyceridemic controls. All subjects underwent genetic, clinical and biochemical assessments. A set of 53 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) previously associated with triglycerides levels, as well as 37 rare variants within the five main genes associated with hypertriglyceridemia (i.e. LPL, APOC2, APOA5, LMF1 and GPIHBP1) were analyzed. A panel of endocrine regulatory proteins associated with triglycerides homeostasis were compared between the FHTG and CHTG groups. RESULTS Apolipoprotein B, fibroblast growth factor 21(FGF-21), angiopoietin-like proteins 3 (ANGPTL3) and apolipoprotein A-II concentrations, were independent components of a model to detect FHTG compared with CHTG (AUC 0.948, 95%CI 0.901-0.970, 98.5% sensitivity, 92.2% specificity, P < 0.001). The polygenic set of SNPs, accounted for 1.78% of the variance in triglyceride levels in FHTG and 6.73% in CHTG. CONCLUSIONS The clinical and genetic differences observed between FHTG and CHTG supports the notion that FHTG is a unique entity, distinguishable from other causes of hypertriglyceridemia by the higher concentrations of insulin, FGF-21, ANGPTL3, apo A-II and lower levels of apo B. We propose the inclusion of these parameters as useful markers for differentiating FHTG from other causes of hypertriglyceridemia.
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- Ivette Cruz-Bautista
- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Biología Molecular y Medicina Genómica, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán e Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas de la UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
- CONACyT. Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Biología Molecular y Medicina Genómica, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán e Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas de la UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
- Departamento de Economía, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Biología Molecular y Medicina Genómica, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán e Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas de la UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Biología Molecular y Medicina Genómica, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán e Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas de la UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Biología Molecular y Medicina Genómica, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán e Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas de la UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Ave. Morones Prieto 3000, 64710, Monterrey, NL, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
- Research Division, Instituto Nacional de Geriatría, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Oncología Médica, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Biología Molecular y Medicina Genómica, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán e Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas de la UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico.
- Departamento de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Vasco de Quiroga 15, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico City, Mexico.
- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Ave. Morones Prieto 3000, 64710, Monterrey, NL, Mexico.
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Zhang Q, He H, Bai X, Jiang L, Chen W, Zeng X, Li Y, Teixeira AL, Dai J. Unveiling the Metabolic Profile of First-Episode Drug-Naïve Schizophrenia Patients: Baseline Characteristics of a Longitudinal Study Among Han Chinese. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:702720. [PMID: 34305687 PMCID: PMC8298856 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.702720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objective: Metabolic and other medical conditions are frequently comorbid with schizophrenia. As they might be the side-effects of antipsychotic treatment, studying first-episode drug-naïve schizophrenia (FDSZ) provides a unique opportunity to investigate a direct pathogenic link between metabolic changes and schizophrenia. Here, we presented the methods and baseline unique metabolic profile of FDSZ patients without medical comorbidities unveiling subthreshold indices of metabolic disturbances. Method: Drug-naïve individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia but without any previous medical conditions were invited to participate in the study. Participants were submitted to structured psychiatric and cognitive assessments, laboratory and neuroimaging tests. Subjects will be followed after antipsychotic treatment at 6, 24 and 48 weeks. Results: During an 8-month-period, out of 103 patients presenting with first episode psychosis, 67 subjects (43.3% men, 56.7% women) were enrolled in the study. They had a mean ± SD age of 32.1 ± 8.7 years, with a mean BMI of 21.1 kg/m2 and 11.3 ± 3.6 years of schooling. Less than 1/3 reported a family history of mental illness. Upon laboratory assessment, 10.4%, 7.5%, and 11.9% of patients were identified with hyperhomocysteinemia, hypertriglyceridemia and hyperprolactinemia, respectively, with percentages of women relatively higher than men except for hypertriglyceridemia. Conclusions: First episode schizophrenia patients, especially women, present subclinical metabolic abnormalities, independent of antipsychotic treatment.
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- Qi Zhang
- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chengdu Forth People' s Hospital, Chengdu Mental Health Center, Chengdu, China
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- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chengdu Forth People' s Hospital, Chengdu Mental Health Center, Chengdu, China
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- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chengdu Forth People' s Hospital, Chengdu Mental Health Center, Chengdu, China
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- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chengdu Forth People' s Hospital, Chengdu Mental Health Center, Chengdu, China
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- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chengdu Forth People' s Hospital, Chengdu Mental Health Center, Chengdu, China
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- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chengdu Forth People' s Hospital, Chengdu Mental Health Center, Chengdu, China.,Neuropsychiatry Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chengdu Forth People' s Hospital, Chengdu Mental Health Center, Chengdu, China.,Neuropsychiatry Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,Chengdu Forth People' s Hospital, Chengdu Mental Health Center, Chengdu, China
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Adeyanju OA, Badejogbin OC, Areola DE, Olaniyi KS, Dibia C, Soetan OA, Oniyide AA, Michael OS, Olatunji LA, Soladoye AO. Sodium butyrate arrests pancreato-hepatic synchronous uric acid and lipid dysmetabolism in high fat diet fed Wistar rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 133:110994. [PMID: 33197764 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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High fat diet (HFD) is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome which is characterized by overt glucose dysmetabolism and tissue derangement. The liver and pancreas are important metabolic tissues with anatomical proximity sharing splanchnic and mesenteric circulation but it is unclear whether, there is an associated metabolic status between the two organs in health and disease. Uric acid (UA) hypersecretion and ectopic lipid accumulation are characteristic pathophysiology of an array of non-communicable diseases. Sodium butyrate (BUT) is reputed for therapeutic roles in metabolic derangement. Therefore, the present study investigated synchrony in hepatic and pancreatic UA and lipid metabolic status in HFD-induced glucose dysregulation and probed the beneficial effects of BUT. Twenty-four female Wistar rats were treated with normal rat chow and distilled water (po) or sodium butyrate (200 mg/kg; po) or high fat diet and distilled water (po) or high fat diet and sodium butyrate. Results showed that HFD increased plasma, pancreatic and hepatic triglyceride, triglyceride-glucose index, malondialdehyde, uric acid (UA), lactate dehydrogenase but reduced glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. Histological analysis revealed hepatic and pancreatic architectural derangement and cellular degeneration in HFD-fed animals. However, BUT reversed the HFD-induced systemic, pancreatic and hepatic synchronous dysmetabolism with evidence of improved histology. HFD-induced lipid and UA alterations were synchronous in the pancreas and liver. BUT elicits beneficial effects on systemic and tissue HFD-induced deleterious metabolic changes which were synchronized in pancreas and liver of rats.
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- Oluwaseun A Adeyanju
- Cardiometabolic Research Unit, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria; HOPE Cardiometabolic Research Team & Department of Physiology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
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- Cardiometabolic Research Unit, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- HOPE Cardiometabolic Research Team & Department of Physiology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Cardiometabolic Research Unit, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria; HOPE Cardiometabolic Research Team & Department of Physiology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- HOPE Cardiometabolic Research Team & Department of Physiology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Physiology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
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- HOPE Cardiometabolic Research Team & Department of Physiology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Cardiometabolic Research Unit, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- HOPE Cardiometabolic Research Team & Department of Physiology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Cardiometabolic Research Unit, Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria
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- HOPE Cardiometabolic Research Team & Department of Physiology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria; Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Cardiometabolic Research Unit, Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria
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Huang X, Zhan H, Yang J, Peng L, Piao S, Wang L, Lan T, Rong X, Guo J. Long-Term Effect of Zhenzhu Tiaozhi Capsule (FTZ) on Hyperlipidemia: 2-Year Results from a Retrospective Study Using Electronic Medical Records. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2021; 2021:6264414. [PMID: 34707672 PMCID: PMC8545570 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6264414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
The objective of this work was to study the lipid profile (LDL, TC, TG, and HDL) over 2 years in patients with hyperlipidemia in a real-world clinical setting and to describe the dynamical trajectory of lipid profile change in response to lipid-lowering treatment (Zhenzhu Tiaozhi capsule (FTZ) vs. general lipid-lowering treatment, i.e., statins, fibrates, and Xuezhikang). We conducted a retrospective study that included people aged ≥18 years with hyperlipidemia that initiated lipid-lowering treatment between January 2010 and December 2020. Demographic, diagnosis, and laboratory data were retrieved from hospital's electronic medical records, including hospital information system (HIS) and the laboratory information system (LIS). Follow-up trajectories of lipid profile were plotted in a generalized additive mixed model (GAMM) with smooth splines. A total of 839 patients with hyperlipidemia were included. Within 2 years, LDL, TC, and TG descended steadily and gently in the FTZ group (N = 99), while the general lipid-lowering treatment (N = 740) shortly improved LDL, TC, and TG before 11 weeks and was no longer present around 30 weeks. After 30 weeks, the trajectory of LDL, TC, and TG fluctuated up and down. Also, for HDL, a similar trajectory was observed before 40 weeks between 2 groups, but the FTZ group showed an increasing trend after 40 weeks, while a similar trend was not seen in the general lipid-lowering group. In this study, FTZ was shown to have similar long-term effectiveness as an alternative lipid-lowering treatment to the general lipid-lowering treatment. The findings of this study provide observational evidence for further studies of FTZ, but more prospective studies are needed to determine the impacts of FTZ on lipid profile.
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- Xiaoqiang Huang
- Guangdong Metabolic Diseases Research Center of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Glucolipid Metabolic Disorder, Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Unit of Modulating Liver to Treat Hyperlipemia SATCM (State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou 510006, China
- Institute of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Metabolic Diseases Research Center of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Glucolipid Metabolic Disorder, Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Unit of Modulating Liver to Treat Hyperlipemia SATCM (State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou 510006, China
- Institute of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- School of Medical Information and Engineering, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Medical Information and Engineering, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Metabolic Diseases Research Center of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Glucolipid Metabolic Disorder, Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Unit of Modulating Liver to Treat Hyperlipemia SATCM (State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou 510006, China
- Institute of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Metabolic Diseases Research Center of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Glucolipid Metabolic Disorder, Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Unit of Modulating Liver to Treat Hyperlipemia SATCM (State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou 510006, China
- Institute of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Metabolic Diseases Research Center of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Glucolipid Metabolic Disorder, Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Unit of Modulating Liver to Treat Hyperlipemia SATCM (State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou 510006, China
- Institute of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Metabolic Diseases Research Center of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Glucolipid Metabolic Disorder, Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Unit of Modulating Liver to Treat Hyperlipemia SATCM (State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou 510006, China
- Institute of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Metabolic Diseases Research Center of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Glucolipid Metabolic Disorder, Ministry of Education of China, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Unit of Modulating Liver to Treat Hyperlipemia SATCM (State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou 510006, China
- Institute of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Lamiquiz-Moneo I, Mateo-Gallego R, Fernández-Pardo J, López-Ariño C, Marco-Benedí V, Bea AM, Ferraro L, Jarauta E, Cenarro A, Civeira F. Glycerol kinase deficiency in adults: Description of 4 novel cases, systematic review and development of a clinical diagnostic score. Atherosclerosis 2020; 315:24-32. [PMID: 33212314 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.10.897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Glycerol kinase deficiency (GKD) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by hyperglycerolemia and glyceroluria, which could be misdiagnosed as a moderate to severe hypertriglyceridemia (HTG). We aimed to describe four novel cases of GKD, to complete a systematic review of all cases of isolated GKD published so far, and to develop a suspicion clinical diagnostic score for GKD. METHODS We reported four cases with suspicion of GKD and compared their phenotype with 584 males with triglycerides (TG) > 300 mg/dL, selected as control group (HTG non-GKD). The GK gene was sequenced in all cases. Lipoprotein particle concentrations were measured in all cases with GKD. The systematic review involved a PubMed, Cochrane and Scopus databases search to identify anthropometric and biochemical characteristics of all described cases with GKD. RESULTS The systematic review retrieved a total of 15 articles involving 39 subjects with GKD. GKD cases reported a history of high TG levels resistant to lipid-lowering therapy. Compared to GKD subjects (n = 43), HTG non-GKD subjects (n = 584) showed significantly higher BMI, total cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol and gamma-glutamyltransferase, significantly lower HDL cholesterol and TG, and higher prevalence of diabetes. The proposed diagnostic score was significantly higher in GKD than in HTG non-GKD subjects. CONCLUSIONS This is the first systematic review that compiles all GKD cases reported to date including 4 novel cases, and examine the differential GKD phenotype compared to other types of HTG. The proposed score would have a broad utility in clinical practice to avoid unwarranted lipid lowering treatment in GKD patients.
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- Itziar Lamiquiz-Moneo
- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain; Departamento de Fisiatría y Enfermería, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y del Deporte, Universidad de Zaragoza, Huesca, Spain
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- Servicio de Medicina Interna (Unidad de Lípidos), Hospital General Universitario Reina Sofía, Murcia, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Servicio de Medicina Interna (Unidad de Lípidos), Hospital General Universitario Reina Sofía, Murcia, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain; Departamento de Medicina, Psiquiatría y Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain; Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la Salud (IACS), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain; Departamento de Medicina, Psiquiatría y Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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Joshi R, Wannamethee G, Engmann J, Gaunt T, Lawlor DA, Price J, Papacosta O, Shah T, Tillin T, Whincup P, Chaturvedi N, Kivimaki M, Kuh D, Kumari M, Hughes AD, Casas JP, Humphries SE, Hingorani AD, Schmidt AF. Establishing reference intervals for triglyceride-containing lipoprotein subfraction metabolites measured using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in a UK population. Ann Clin Biochem 2020; 58:47-53. [PMID: 32936666 PMCID: PMC7791273 DOI: 10.1177/0004563220961753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy allows triglycerides to be subclassified into 14 different classes based on particle size and lipid content. We recently showed that these subfractions have differential associations with cardiovascular disease events. Here we report the distributions and define reference interval ranges for 14 triglyceride-containing lipoprotein subfraction metabolites. METHODS Lipoprotein subfractions using the Nightingale NMR platform were measured in 9073 participants from four cohort studies contributing to the UCL-Edinburgh-Bristol consortium. The distribution of each metabolite was assessed, and reference interval ranges were calculated for a disease-free population, by sex and age group (<55, 55-65, >65 years), and in a subgroup population of participants with cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes. We also determined the distribution across body mass index and smoking status. RESULTS The largest reference interval range was observed in the medium very-low density lipoprotein subclass (2.5th 97.5th percentile; 0.08 to 0.68 mmol/L). The reference intervals were comparable among male and female participants, with the exception of triglyceride in high-density lipoprotein. Triglyceride subfraction concentrations in very-low density lipoprotein, intermediate-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein subclasses increased with increasing age and increasing body mass index. Triglyceride subfraction concentrations were significantly higher in ever smokers compared to never smokers, among those with clinical chemistry measured total triglyceride greater than 1.7 mmol/L, and in those with cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes as compared to disease-free subjects. CONCLUSION This is the first study to establish reference interval ranges for 14 triglyceride-containing lipoprotein subfractions in samples from the general population measured using the nuclear magnetic resonance platform. The utility of nuclear magnetic resonance lipid measures may lead to greater insights for the role of triglyceride in cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the importance of appropriate reference interval ranges for future clinical decision making.
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- Roshni Joshi
- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Faculty of Population Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Primary Care & Population Health, Faculty of Population Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Faculty of Population Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Primary Care & Population Health, Faculty of Population Health, University College London, London, UK
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- MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.,Bristol NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Bristol, UK.,Population Health Science, Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK
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- Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Primary Care & Population Health, Faculty of Population Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Faculty of Population Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Population Health Research Institute, St George's, University of London, London, UK
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing, Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Faculty of Population Health Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing, Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Faculty of Population Health Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of Essex, Colchester, UK
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing, Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Faculty of Population Health Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC), VA Boston Healthcare, MA, USA.,Division of Aging, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Faculty of Population Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Faculty of Population Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Faculty of Population Health, University College London, London, UK.,Department of Cardiology, Division Heart and Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Das S, McCreary J, Shamim S, Kalayjian T. Reversal of severe hypertriglyceridemia with intermittent fasting and a very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet: a case series. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes 2020; 27:308-311. [PMID: 32740049 DOI: 10.1097/med.0000000000000566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To illustrate successful reversal of hypertriglyceridemia using a very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet in conjunction with intermittent fasting in two patients. RECENT FINDINGS Hypertriglyceridemia remains an important component of residual risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Current guidelines from the AHA/ACC recommend the initiation of a very-low-fat diet to treat persistently elevated triglycerides, whereas the National Lipid Association argues that a very-low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet is contraindicated in severe hypertriglyceridemia. In contrast, we report resolution of two cases of severe hypertriglyceridemia with implementation of very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets and intermittent fasting. SUMMARY Here, we describe two patients who have demonstrated substantial reductions in serum triglycerides, effectively reversing severe hypertriglyceridemia using unconventional dietary methods. Although anecdotal, these cases point to a critical lack of flexibility in current dietary guidelines that hinder their application in clinical practice.
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- Subrat Das
- Mount Sinai Morningside-West, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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- Yale New Haven Health System, Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, Connecticut
- Dr Tro's Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care, New York, USA
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Lo P, Kearney K, Muir CA, Song N, Eisman JA, Macdonald PS. SEVERE HYPERTRIGLYCERIDEMIA ASSOCIATED WITH EVEROLIMUS TREATMENT AFTER HEART TRANSPLANTATION. AACE Clin Case Rep 2020; 6:e269-e272. [PMID: 32984536 DOI: 10.4158/accr-2020-0191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Objective Everolimus, a mammalian target-ofrapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor, is increasingly used post-transplantation due to favorable effects on renal function and malignancy risk when compared to other immunosuppressive treatments such as calcineurin inhibitors. However, it can confer adverse effects such as dyslipidemia, which is not underpinned by any long-term screening and management of dyslipidemia in heart transplant recipients treated with everolimus. Methods We report a case of severe hypertriglyceridemia which developed after commencement of everolimus in a heart transplant recipient with a background of Dunnigan-type familial partial lipodystrophy. Results The patient is a 36-year-old woman who underwent heart transplantation for dilated cardiomyopathy. About 11 weeks following commencement of everolimus as part of her antirejection medication regime, serum triglyceride level concentration peaked at 5,093 mg/dL (normal, 0.0 to 177.2 mg/dL). There were no clinical complications with triglycerides at this elevated level and it improved substantially following cessation of everolimus and initiation of a high dose intravenous insulin-dextrose infusion. Conclusion This case highlights dyslipidemia as a potential complication of everolimus treatment and that appropriate screening is important as lipid lowering medication can effectively control levels and minimize adverse outcomes.
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- Phillip Lo
- Heart Failure and Transplant Unit, St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Heart Failure and Transplant Unit, St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Endocrinology, St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Heart Failure and Transplant Unit, St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Endocrinology, St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia.,Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia.,School of Medicine Sydney, University of Notre Dame, Sydney, Australia
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- Heart Failure and Transplant Unit, St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Sydney, Australia
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Postprandial Apolipoprotein B48 is Associated with Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9082483. [PMID: 32748862 PMCID: PMC7465472 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9082483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective: To describe postprandial lipemia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to analyze its association with subclinical atherosclerosis measured as carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT). Methods: We performed an observational study of 40 patients with RA and 40 sex and age-matched controls. Patients with dyslipidemia were excluded. Pathologically increased cIMT was defined as a carotid thickness greater than the 90th percentile (>p90) for age and sex. Fasting and postprandial plasma lipids, cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein B48 (ApoB48), and total ApoB were evaluated. The other variables included were clinical and laboratory values, Framingham score, and the 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28). Two multivariate models were constructed to identify factors associated with pathologic cIMT in patients with RA. Results: Fasting lipid values were similar in patients with RA and controls, although those of postprandial ApoB48 were higher (median (IQR), 14.4 (10.8–12.1) vs. 12.1 (2.3–9,8); p = 0.042). Pathologic cIMT was recorded in 10 patients with RA (25%) and nine controls (22.5%). In patients with RA, pathologic cIMT was associated with postprandial ApoB48 (OR (95% CI), 1.15 (1.0–1.3)) and total ApoB (OR [95% CI], 1.12 [1.1–1.2]). The second model revealed a mean increase of 0.256 mm for cIMT in patients with elevated anticitrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs). Conclusion: Postprandial ApoB48 levels in patients with RA are higher than in controls. Postprandial ApoB48 and total ApoB levels and markers of severity, such as ACPAs, are associated with pathologic cIMT in patients with RA. Our findings could indicate that these atherogenic particles have a negative effect on the endothelium.
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Arozal W, Louisa M, Soetikno V. Selected Indonesian Medicinal Plants for the Management of Metabolic Syndrome: Molecular Basis and Recent Studies. Front Cardiovasc Med 2020; 7:82. [PMID: 32435657 PMCID: PMC7218133 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2020.00082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the world influences quality of health in all respective countries, including Indonesia. Data from Indonesian Family Life Survey reported in 2019 showed that the prevalence of MetS in Indonesia currently is 21.66%, estimated with the provincial incidence ranging up to 50%; additionally, the most common components of MetS discovered in Indonesia were poor high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and hypertension. Management treatment of MetS involves a combination of lifestyle changes and pharmacological interventions to decrease cerebrovascular disease. Various natural substances have been shown to govern any cardiovascular or metabolic disorders through different mechanisms, such as triggering anti-inflammation, lipid profile correction, sensitization of insulin reception, or blood glucose control. In Indonesia, the utilization of natural compounds is part of the nation's culture. The community widely uses them; even though in general, their effectiveness and safety have not been thoroughly assessed by rigorous clinical trials. Scientific evidence suggested that cinnamon, mangosteen, and curcumin, as well as their derived components possess a broad spectrum of pharmacological activity. In this review, an enormous potential of cinnamon, mangosteen, and curcumin, which originated and are commonly used in Indonesia, could be treated against MetS, such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and obesity. The findings suggested that cinnamon, mangosteen, curcumin and their derivatives may reflect areas of promise in the management of MetS.
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- Wawaimuli Arozal
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Han P, Wei G, Cai K, Xiang X, Deng WP, Li YB, Kuang S, Dong Z, Zheng T, Luo Y, Liu J, Guan Y, Li C, Dey SK, Liao Z, Banerjee S. Identification and functional characterization of mutations in LPL gene causing severe hypertriglyceridaemia and acute pancreatitis. J Cell Mol Med 2020; 24:1286-1299. [PMID: 31901151 PMCID: PMC6991700 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.14768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Revised: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Hypertriglyceridaemia is a very rare disorder caused by the mutations of LPL gene, with an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance. Here, we identified two unrelated Chinese patients manifested with severe hypertriglyceridaemia and acute pancreatitis. The clinical symptoms of proband 1 are more severe than proband 2. Whole exome sequencing and Sanger sequencing were performed. Functional analysis of the identified mutations has been done. Whole exome sequencing identified two pairs of variants in LPL gene in the proband 1 (c.162C>A and c.1322+1G>A) and proband 2 (c.835C>G and c.1322+1G>A). The substitution (c.162C>A) leads to the formation of a truncated (p.Cys54*) LPL protein. The substitution (c.835C>G) leads to the replacement of leucine to valine (p.Leu279Val). The splice donor site mutation (c.1322+1G>A) leads to the formation of alternative transcripts with the loss of 134 bp in exon 8 of the LPL gene. The proband 1 and his younger son also harbouring a heterozygous variant (c.553G>T; p.Gly185Cys) in APOA5 gene. The relative expression level of the mutated LPL mRNA (c.162C>A, c.835C>G and c.1322+1G>A) showed significant differences compared to wild‐type LPL mRNA, suggesting that all these three mutations affect the transcription of LPL mRNA. These three mutations (c.162C>A, c.835C>G and c.1322+1G>A) showed noticeably decreased LPL activity in cell culture medium but not in cell lysates. Here, we identified three mutations in LPL gene which causes severe hypertriglyceridaemia with acute pancreatitis in Chinese patients. We also described the significance of whole exome sequencing for identifying the candidate gene and disease‐causing mutation in patients with severe hypertriglyceridaemia and acute pancreatitis.
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- Peng Han
- BGI-Qingdao, BGI-Shenzhen, Qingdao, China.,China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.,BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.,BGI Education Center, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- BGI-Qingdao, BGI-Shenzhen, Qingdao, China.,China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- BGI-Qingdao, BGI-Shenzhen, Qingdao, China.,China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- BGI-Qingdao, BGI-Shenzhen, Qingdao, China.,China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.,BGI Education Center, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- BGI-Qingdao, BGI-Shenzhen, Qingdao, China.,China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.,BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.,Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- BGI-Qingdao, BGI-Shenzhen, Qingdao, China.,China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.,BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- BGI-Qingdao, BGI-Shenzhen, Qingdao, China.,China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Genetics and Department of Genetics, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Centre for Genetic Studies, School of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (Formerly West Bengal University of Technology), Kolkata, India.,Brainware university, Barasat, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- BGI-Qingdao, BGI-Shenzhen, Qingdao, China.,China National GeneBank, BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.,BGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.,Brainware university, Barasat, West Bengal, India
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Padmanabhan A, Connelly-Smith L, Aqui N, Balogun RA, Klingel R, Meyer E, Pham HP, Schneiderman J, Witt V, Wu Y, Zantek ND, Dunbar NM, Schwartz GEJ. Guidelines on the Use of Therapeutic Apheresis in Clinical Practice - Evidence-Based Approach from the Writing Committee of the American Society for Apheresis: The Eighth Special Issue. J Clin Apher 2019; 34:171-354. [PMID: 31180581 DOI: 10.1002/jca.21705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 760] [Impact Index Per Article: 152.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) Journal of Clinical Apheresis (JCA) Special Issue Writing Committee is charged with reviewing, updating and categorizing indications for the evidence-based use of therapeutic apheresis (TA) in human disease. Since the 2007 JCA Special Issue (Fourth Edition), the committee has incorporated systematic review and evidence-based approaches in the grading and categorization of apheresis indications. This Eighth Edition of the JCA Special Issue continues to maintain this methodology and rigor in order to make recommendations on the use of apheresis in a wide variety of diseases/conditions. The JCA Eighth Edition, like its predecessor, continues to apply the category and grading system definitions in fact sheets. The general layout and concept of a fact sheet that was introduced in the Fourth Edition, has largely been maintained in this edition. Each fact sheet succinctly summarizes the evidence for the use of TA in a specific disease entity or medical condition. The Eighth Edition comprises 84 fact sheets for relevant diseases and medical conditions, with 157 graded and categorized indications and/or TA modalities. The Eighth Edition of the JCA Special Issue seeks to continue to serve as a key resource that guides the utilization of TA in the treatment of human disease.
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- Anand Padmanabhan
- Medical Sciences Institute & Blood Research Institute, Versiti & Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Medicine, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance & University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Apheresis Research Institute, Cologne, Germany & First Department of Internal Medicine, University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology/BMT/Pathology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Pathology, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Neuro-oncology/Stem Cell Transplant, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department for Pediatrics, St. Anna Kinderspital, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Bloodworks NW & Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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Son JW, Kim CH, Nam MS, Park IB, Yoo SJ. Efficacy and Safety of Prescription Omega-3 Fatty Acids Added to Stable Statin Therapy in Korean Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertriglyceridemia: a Randomized Controlled Trial. J Lipid Atheroscler 2019; 8:221-231. [PMID: 32821712 PMCID: PMC7379108 DOI: 10.12997/jla.2019.8.2.221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Revised: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of omega-3 fatty acids added to statin monotherapy in Korean patients with type 2 diabetes who have persistent hypertriglyceridemia despite statin therapy. Methods This study was a randomized controlled trial conducted in 4 clinical sites between February 2009 and February 2011. The inclusion criteria were patients with type 2 diabetes who had received ≥6 weeks of statin therapy and had fasting triglyceride (TG) levels ≥1.7mmol/L and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels <2.6 mmol/L. The study regimen consisted of 16 weeks of randomized treatment with omega-3 fatty acids (4 g/day) plus a statin (n=26) or statin only (n=30). The primary endpoint was the change from baseline to final visit in mean TG level. Results A total of 56 participants were analyzed. At week 16, the change in the TG level in the combination therapy group differed significantly from the change in the statin monotherapy group (−34.8% vs. −15.2%, p=0.0176). Treatment with omega-3 fatty acids plus a statin was also associated with a significant decrease in non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol compared with baseline, but the difference was not significant compared with the statin monotherapy group (−8.0% vs. −2.5%, p=0.165). The changes in LDL cholesterol and HbA1c levels did not differ significantly between groups. The study medications were well tolerated, and adverse events were comparable between two groups. Conclusion Adding omega-3 fatty acids to statin treatment reduced TG levels more effectively than statin monotherapy without undesirable effects in Korean type 2 diabetic patients who had hypertriglyceridemia despite well-controlled LDL cholesterol on stable statin therapy. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02305355
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- Jang Won Son
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Endocrinology, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
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Berman AN, Blankstein R. Optimizing Dyslipidemia Management for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: a Focus on Risk Assessment and Therapeutic Options. Curr Cardiol Rep 2019; 21:110. [PMID: 31378838 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-019-1175-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Primary prevention of incident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) as well as decreasing the risk of future events in those with established atherosclerosis is critical from a public health perspective. Management of dyslipidemias constitutes a key target in decreasing the risk of developing ASCVD events. While there have been great strides in the treatment of dyslipidemia over the last three decades, there are important recent developments and ongoing research that will expand the available therapeutic options and enable further cardiovascular risk reduction. PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this paper is to review new developments relating to the primary prevention and management of ASCVD with a specific focus on optimizing the treatment of dyslipidemias. RECENT FINDINGS: In the realm of ASCVD risk prediction, mounting evidence over the last decade has demonstrated that coronary artery calcium testing is superior to any serum biomarker in the prediction of future ASCVD events and in discriminating future cardiovascular risk. As such, it has been incorporated into the most recent ACC/AHA primary prevention guideline to help guide management decisions in select patients. In terms of the management of dyslipidemias, PCSK9 inhibitors lower LDL-C by 50-70% and provide an additional 15% reduction in key cardiovascular events in high-risk patients with known ASCVD, as demonstrated in the ODYSSEY and FOURIER trials. Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitors, which significantly increase HDL-C levels, demonstrated mixed results in large clinical trials and have helped reframe HDL-C as a risk marker rather than a modifiable risk factor. In regard to the management of triglycerides, the REDUCE-IT trial demonstrated a nearly 5% absolute reduction in key cardiovascular events with a highly purified fish-oil derivative named icosapent ethyl in high-risk patients already on statin therapy. Finally, in regard to lipoprotein(a)-which is a strong risk factor for ASCVD-there are exciting developments in the therapeutic pipeline which reduce circulating lipoprotein(a) levels by nearly 90%. The management of dyslipidemias continues to be an exciting field with several ongoing cardiovascular outcomes trials, improvement in risk prediction models, and new therapeutic agents in the pipeline that will further mitigate residual cardiovascular risk in both primary and secondary prevention patients.
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- Adam N Berman
- Departments of Medicine (Cardiovascular Division) and Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Departments of Medicine (Cardiovascular Division) and Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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Antioxidant Potential, Subacute Toxicity, and Beneficiary Effects of Methanolic Extract of Pomelo ( Citrus grandis L. Osbeck) in Long Evan Rats. J Toxicol 2019; 2019:2529569. [PMID: 31281355 PMCID: PMC6590546 DOI: 10.1155/2019/2529569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidant potentials, subacute toxicity, and beneficiary effects of methanolic extract of pomelo (Citrus grandis L. Osbeck) in rats. Long Evans rats were divided into four groups of eight animals each. The rats were orally treated with three doses of pomelo (250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg) once daily for 21 days. Pomelo extract contained high concentrations of polyphenols, flavonoids, and ascorbic acid while exhibiting high 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power values. There was no significant change in the body weight, percentage water content, and relative organ weight at any administered doses. In addition, no significant alterations in the hematological parameters were also observed. However, rats which received 1000 mg/kg dose had a significant reduction in some serum parameters, including alanine transaminase (15.29%), alkaline phosphatase (2.5%), lactate dehydrogenase (15.5%), γ-glutamyltransferase (20%), creatinine (14.47%), urea (18.50%), uric acid (27.14%), total cholesterol (5.78%), triglyceride (21.44%), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (40.74%), glucose (2.48%), and all atherogenic indices including cardiac risk ratio (24.30%), Castelli's risk index-2 (45.71%), atherogenic coefficient (42%), and atherogenic index of plasma (25%) compared to control. In addition, the highest dose (1000 mg/kg) caused a significant increase in iron (12.07%) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (8.87%) levels. Histopathological findings of the vital organs did not indicate any pathological changes indicating that pomelo is nontoxic, safe, and serves as an important source of natural antioxidants. In addition, the fruit extract has the potential to ameliorate hepato- and nephrotoxicities and cardiovascular diseases as well as iron deficiency anemia.
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Esparza MI, Li X, Adams-Huet B, Vasandani C, Vora A, Das SR, Garg A, Ahmad Z. Very Severe Hypertriglyceridemia in a Large US County Health Care System: Associated Conditions and Management. J Endocr Soc 2019; 3:1595-1607. [PMID: 31384720 PMCID: PMC6676078 DOI: 10.1210/js.2019-00129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Context Patients with very severe hypertriglyceridemia (triglyceride levels ≥2000 mg/dL; 22.6 mmol/L) require aggressive treatment. However, little research exists on the underlying etiologies and management of very severe hypertriglyceridemia. Objective We hypothesized (i) very severe hypertriglyceridemia in adults is mostly associated with secondary causes and (ii) most patients with very severe hypertriglyceridemia lack appropriate follow-up and treatment. Design We queried electronic medical records at Parkland Health and Hospital Systems for lipid measurements in the year 2016 and identified patients with serum triglyceride levels ≥2000 mg/dL (22.6 mmol/L). We extracted data on demographics, underlying causes, lipid-lowering therapy, and follow-up. Results One hundred sixty-four serum triglyceride measurements were ≥2000 mg/dL (22.6 mmol/L) in 103 unique patients. Of these, 60 patients were admitted to the hospital (39 for acute pancreatitis). Most were Hispanic (79%). The major conditions associated with very severe hypertriglyceridemia included uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (74%), heavy alcohol use (10%), medication use (7%), and hypothyroidism (2%). Two patients were known to have monogenic causes of hypertriglyceridemia. After the index measurement of triglycerides ≥2000 mg/dL (22.6 mmol/L), the use of triglyceride-lowering drugs increased, most prominently the use of fish oil supplements, which increased by 80%. However, in follow-up visits, hypertriglyceridemia was addressed in only 50% of encounters, and serum triglycerides were remeasured in only 18%. Conclusion In summary, very severe hypertriglyceridemia was quite prevalent (∼0.1% of all lipid measurements) in our large county health care system, especially in Hispanic men. Most cases were related to uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and follow-up monitoring was inadequate.
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- Maria Isabel Esparza
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Abdalla-Aslan R, Findler M, Levin L, Zini A, Shay B, Twig G, Almoznino G. Where periodontitis meets metabolic syndrome-The role of common health-related risk factors. J Oral Rehabil 2019; 46:647-656. [PMID: 30958576 DOI: 10.1111/joor.12798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To analyse and compare associations between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components in periodontitis compared to control patients. METHODS This 7-year cross-sectional study retrospectively analysed medical records of 504 individuals aged 18-90 who attended the student dental clinic between 2008 and 2014. Demographics, smoking habits, blood pressure, waist circumference, as well as presence of: periodontitis, MetS, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, stroke, heart disease, cancer and psychiatric disorders were recorded. RESULTS The study population composed of 231 (45.8%) males and 273 (54.2%) females, with an average age of 55.79 ± 16.91 years. A patient profile associated with periodontitis was identified and included male sex, older age, smoking, higher smoking pack-years, abdominal obesity, higher systolic and diastolic blood pressures, the presence of MetS or its components, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, diabetes or diseases associated with its consequences such as ischaemic heart disease and stroke. Following multivariate logistic regression analysis, age and smoking retained a significant association with periodontitis, whereas the systemic disorders did not. CONCLUSIONS The association between periodontitis and MetS may be explained by shared common profile and risk factors. An appropriate risk factors management approach should be adopted by both dental and general health clinicians and health authorities, to control common high-risk behaviours.
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- Ragda Abdalla-Aslan
- Department of Oral Medicine, Sedation and Maxillofacial Imaging, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Sedation and Maxillofacial Imaging, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.,Department of Oral Medicine, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Division of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Dentistry, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Medicine B, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.,The Dr. Pinchas Bornstein Talpiot Medical Leadership Program, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.,The Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps, Ramat-Gan, Israel.,The Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Sedation and Maxillofacial Imaging, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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Tsuchiya S, Sawada S, Takeda K, Takahashi K, Nakajima T, Kohata M, Kurosawa S, Satake C, Imai J, Kikuchi K, Aiba S, Katagiri H. Eruptive xanthomas in a patient with soft-drink diabetic ketosis and apolipoprotein E4/2. Endocr J 2019; 66:107-114. [PMID: 30393272 DOI: 10.1507/endocrj.ej18-0356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Soft-drink diabetic ketosis, characterized by acute onset ketosis induced by excessive ingestion of sugar-containing drinks, is often seen in obese, young patients, even with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes. We herein report a 15-year-old obese patient with the apolipoprotein E4/2 phenotype, in whom eruptive xanthomas lead to a diagnosis of soft-drink diabetic ketosis. He developed multiple asymptomatic yellowish papules on the auricles, back, buttocks and the extensor surfaces of the elbows and knees. He initially visited a dermatology clinic and his blood triglyceride and HbA1c levels were found to be 6,490 mg/dL and 16.5%, respectively. He was referred to our hospital for treatment of hyperglycemia and hypertyriglyceridemia. On admission, he had ketonuria and increased blood levels of 3-hydroxybutylate and acetoacetate. He habitually drank 1-3 litters of sweet beverages daily to quench his thirst. Therefore, "soft-drink diabetic ketosis" was diagnosed. Severe hypertriglyceridemia was considered to have been a consequence of impaired insulin action and his apolipoprotein E4/2 phenotype. We treated the diabetic ketosis and hypertriglyceridemia with intensive insulin therapy and a fat-restricted diet. At discharge, he no longer required insulin therapy and his blood glucose levels were controlled with metformin and voglibose. Along with amelioration of the hyperglycemia, triglyceride levels decreased to 247 mg/dL without administration of anti-hyperlipidemia agents. The eruptive xanthoma lesions gradually diminished in size and number and eventually disappeared by 12 months. This case provides an instructive example of eruptive xanthomas serving as a sign of severe dysregulation, not only of lipid, but also glucose, metabolism.
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- Satoko Tsuchiya
- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575, Japan
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Mateo-Gallego R, Lacalle L, Pérez-Calahorra S, Marco-Benedí V, Recasens V, Padrón N, Lamiquiz-Moneo I, Baila-Rueda L, Jarauta E, Calmarza P, Cenarro A, Civeira F. Efficacy of repeated phlebotomies in hypertriglyceridemia and iron overload: A prospective, randomized, controlled trial. J Clin Lipidol 2018; 12:1190-1198. [PMID: 30049591 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2018.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND High ferritin concentration is associated with hypertriglyceridemia, although it is not elucidated if iron overload has a causal role. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of repeated phlebotomies in patients with iron overload and hypertriglyceridemia. METHODS Twelve weeks, 1:1 randomized, parallel-groups trial conducted at a University Hospital Lipid Clinic, including 86 subjects aged 18-70 years with serum ferritin >300 ng/mL in men or >200 ng/mL in women and triglycerides >200 mg/dL. Participants underwent: (1) three phlebotomies (every 3 weeks) and lipid-lowering dietary counseling or (2) lipid-lowering dietary counseling. The main outcome measured was the mean difference in percent change in triglyceride concentration between groups after the intervention. The mean differences in percent change of other clinical and biochemical variables (including cytokines and proinflammatory markers) after the intervention were also evaluated. RESULTS Subjects who received phlebotomies showed a significant improvement in iron metabolism. The mean percent change in triglycerides between groups was -4.68 [-20.8, 11.4]%, P = .721. Retinol-binding protein 4 decreased by 9.98 ± 21.7% after phlebotomies, with a mean percent change between groups of -14.2 [-25.8, -2.73]%, P = .017, and correlated to gamma glutamyl transferase, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase change. Subjects with a large reduction in hepcidin showed a large improvement in liver enzymes and proinflammatory markers. CONCLUSIONS A lipid-lowering diet plus a substantial reduction in iron deposits with repeated phlebotomies in subjects with hyperferritinemia and hypertriglyceridemia did not reduce triglyceride concentration in comparison with a lipid-lowering diet. Iron depletion for lipid management in these patients is not supported.
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- Rocío Mateo-Gallego
- Lipid Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragon, CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain; Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Lipid Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragon, CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Lipid Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragon, CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain; Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Hematology Department, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Lipid Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragon, CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Lipid Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragon, CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Lipid Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragon, CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Biochemistry Department, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Lipid Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragon, CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Lipid Unit, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, IIS Aragon, CIBERCV, Zaragoza, Spain; Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
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Williams L, Rhodes KS, Karmally W, Welstead LA, Alexander L, Sutton L. Familial chylomicronemia syndrome: Bringing to life dietary recommendations throughout the life span. J Clin Lipidol 2018; 12:908-919. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2018.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Revised: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 04/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Liu Y, Xu J, Tao W, Yu R, Zhang X. A Compound Heterozygous Mutation of Lipase Maturation Factor 1 is Responsible for Hypertriglyceridemia of a Patient. J Atheroscler Thromb 2018; 26:136-144. [PMID: 29910226 PMCID: PMC6365152 DOI: 10.5551/jat.44537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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AIM Dyslipidemia is the most common lipid metabolism disorder in humans, and its etiology remains elusive. Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a type of dyslipidemia that contributes to atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Previous studies have demonstrated that mutations in lipoprotein lipase (LPL), apolipoprotein CII (APOC2), apolipoprotein AV (APOA5), glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchored high-density lipoprotein-binding protein 1 (GPIHBP1), lipase maturation factor 1(LMF1), and glycerol-3 phosphate dehydrogenase 1 (GPD1) are responsible for HTG by using genomic microarrays and next-generation sequencing. The aim of this study was to identify genetic lesions in patients with HTG. METHOD Our study included a family of seven members from Jiangsu province across three generations. The proband was diagnosed with severe HTG, with a plasma triglyceride level of 38.70 mmol/L. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and Sanger sequencing were performed to explore the possible causative gene mutations for this patient. Furthermore, we measured the post-heparin LPL and hepatic lipase (HL) activities using an antiserum inhibition method. RESULTS A compound heterozygous mutation in the LMF1 gene (c.257C>T/p.P86L and c.1184C>T/p.T395I) was identified and co-segregated with the affected patient in this family. Both mutations were predicted to be deleterious by three bioinformatics programs (Polymorphism Phenotyping-2, Sorting Intolerant From Tolerant, and MutationTaster). The levels of the plasma post-heparin LPL and HL activities in the proband (57 and 177 mU/mL) were reduced to 24% and 75%, respectively, compared with those assayed in the control subject with normal plasma triglycerides. CONCLUSION A compound heterozygous mutation of LMF1 was identified in the presenting patient with severe HTG. These findings expand on the spectrum of LMF1 mutations and contribute to the genetic diagnosis and counseling of families with HTG.
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- Yihui Liu
- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University
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- Medical School of Yangzhou University
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the Second XiangYa Hospital, Central South University
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University.,Medical School of Yangzhou University
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Chaudhry R, Viljoen A, Wierzbicki AS. Pharmacological treatment options for severe hypertriglyceridemia and familial chylomicronemia syndrome. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2018; 11:589-598. [PMID: 29842811 DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2018.1480368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION A spectrum of disorders, ranging from rare severe cases of homozygous null lipoprotein lipase deficiency (LPLD)-familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) to heterozygous missense LPLD or polygenic causes, result in hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis. The effects of mutations are exacerbated by environmental factors such as diet, pregnancy, and insulin resistance. Areas covered: In this review, authors discuss chronic treatment of FCS by ultra-low fat diets allied with the use of fibrates, omega-3 fatty acids, niacin, statins, and insulin-sensitizing therapies depending on the extent of residual lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity; novel therapies in development target triglyceride (TG)-rich lipoprotein particle clearance. Previously, a gene therapy approach to LPL-alipogene tiparvovec showed that direct targeting of LPL function reduced pancreatitis events. An antisense oligonucleotide to apolipoprotein-C3, volanesorsen has been shown to decrease TGs by 70-80% and possibly to reduce rates of pancreatitis admissions. Studies are underway to validate its long-term efficacy and safety. Other approaches investigating the role of LPL modulating proteins such as angiopoietin-like petide-3 (ANGPTL3) are under consideration. Expert opinion: Current therapeutic options are not sufficient for management of many cases of FCS. The availability of antisense anti-apoC3 therapies and, in the future, ANGPTL3 therapies may remedy this.
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- Rabia Chaudhry
- a Specialist Registrar Chemical Pathology/Metabolic Medicine , Lister Hospital , Stevenage , Hertfordshire , UK
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- b Consultant in Metabolic Medicine/Chemical Pathology , East Hertfordshire Hospitals, Lister Hospital , Stevenage , Hertfordshire , UK
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- c Department of Metabolic Medicine/Chemical Pathology , Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals , London , UK
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Kim K, Goldberg IJ, Graham MJ, Sundaram M, Bertaggia E, Lee SX, Qiang L, Haeusler RA, Metzger D, Chambon P, Yao Z, Ginsberg HN, Pajvani UB. γ-Secretase Inhibition Lowers Plasma Triglyceride-Rich Lipoproteins by Stabilizing the LDL Receptor. Cell Metab 2018; 27:816-827.e4. [PMID: 29576536 PMCID: PMC5884729 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2018.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Revised: 12/14/2017] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Excess plasma triglycerides (TGs) are a key component of obesity-induced metabolic syndrome. We have shown that γ-secretase inhibitor (GSI) treatment improves glucose tolerance due to inhibition of hepatic Notch signaling but found additional Notch-independent reduction of plasma TG-rich lipoproteins (TRLs) in GSI-treated, as well as hepatocyte-specific, γ-secretase knockout (L-Ncst) mice, which suggested a primary effect on hepatocyte TRL uptake. Indeed, we found increased VLDL and LDL particle uptake in L-Ncst hepatocytes and Ncst-deficient hepatoma cells, in part through reduced γ-secretase-mediated low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) cleavage and degradation. To exploit this novel finding, we generated a liver-selective Nicastrin ASO, which recapitulated glucose and lipid improvements of L-Ncst mice, with increased levels of hepatocyte LDLR. Collectively, these results identify the role of hepatic γ-secretase to regulate LDLR and suggest that liver-specific GSIs may simultaneously improve multiple aspects of the metabolic syndrome.
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- KyeongJin Kim
- Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Departments of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Departments of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Departments of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Departments of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
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Inauen J, Bolger N, Shrout PE, Stadler G, Amrein M, Rackow P, Scholz U. Using Smartphone-Based Support Groups to Promote Healthy Eating in Daily Life: A Randomised Trial. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2017; 9:303-323. [PMID: 28948690 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although many people intend to eat healthily, they often fail to do so. We report the first randomised trial testing whether smartphone-based support groups can enhance healthy eating. METHODS Adults (N = 203) were randomised to the support or control condition (information), and to one of two eating goals (increasing fruit and vegetable/decreasing unhealthy snack consumption). After baseline, participants received information on their assigned eating goal, and completed a 13-day electronic diary. During Days 4-10, support participants were asked to support each other in achieving their eating goal in smartphone-based groups. The primary outcome was daily servings of fruit/vegetables or unhealthy snacks. Maintenance of intervention effects was assessed on Days 11-13, and at 1-month and 2-month follow-ups. RESULTS Support participants showed a gradual increase in healthy eating over time, and ate 1.4 fruits and vegetables more, 95% CI [0.3, 2.6], or 0.8 unhealthy snacks less, 95% CI [-1.4, -0.2] than controls on Day 10. Most effects were not maintained at follow-ups. CONCLUSIONS Smartphone-based groups can promote fruit and vegetable consumption and decrease unhealthy snack intake. This study extends previous findings of the benefits of support groups, and sheds light on the temporal dynamics of behavior change.
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- Jennifer Inauen
- Eawag: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science & Technology, Switzerland.,Columbia University, USA
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Hypertriglyceridemia is increasingly identified in children and adolescents, owing to improved screening and higher prevalence of childhood obesity. Hypertriglyceridemia can result from either increased triglyceride (TG) production or reduced TG clearance. The etiologic origin can be primary (genetic) or secondary, but it is often multifactorial. Management is challenging because of the interplay of genetic and secondary causes and lack of evidence-based guidelines. Lifestyle changes and dietary interventions are most important, especially in hypertriglyceridemia associated with obesity. Dietary restriction of fat remains the mainstay of management in primary hypertriglyceridemia. When fasting TG concentration is increased above 500 mg/dL (5.65 mmol/L), fibrates may be used to prevent pancreatitis. Omega-3 fatty acids are often used as an adjunctive therapy. When the fasting TG concentration is less than 500 mg/dL (5.65 mmol/L) and if the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level is above 145 mg/dL (3.76 mmol/L), statin treatment can be considered.
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- Badhma Valaiyapathi
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Pediatrics, Harlem Hospital Center, New York, NY
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, Children's of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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Li Y, Zhao D, Li Y, Meng L, Enwer G. Serum C-peptide as a key contributor to lipid-related residual cardiovascular risk in the elderly. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2017; 73:263-268. [PMID: 28869884 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2017.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2016] [Revised: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The serum levels of C-peptide, an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), increase with age. This study aimed to investigate the association between serum C-peptide and increased risk for CVD with altered lipid metabolism in the elderly. METHODS This was a population-based cross-sectional study that included 3091 elderly participants aged ≥65 years. Serum C-peptide and lipid levels were measured according to standard protocols. Sampling weights were used to estimate the characteristics of study participants. Stratified analysis of covariance was used to evaluate the changes in the serum lipid levels according to quartiles of serum C-peptide levels, and the linear trend was assessed using a linear model. The logistic regression model was carried out to determine the association between the serum C-peptide levels and serum lipid levels. RESULTS The results of the analysis of covariance stratified by sex and serum insulin level showed that the serum triglyceride (TG) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels were significantly associated with changes in the serum C-peptide levels, independent of the serum insulin level. The logistic regression analyses indicated that the serum C-peptide levels were positively associated with the serum TG levels, and negatively associated with the serum HDL-C levels. A significant dose-response association was obtained in both men and women. CONCLUSIONS Serum C-peptide levels were strongly associated with increased serum TG and reduced HDL-C levels in the elderly. Our results suggest that serum C-peptide increases the risk of CVD via a pathway that increases TG or decreases HDL-C levels.
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- Ying Li
- Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang University, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang University, China
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- Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University, China
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- Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University, China
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Wary A, Wary N, Baruah J, Mastej V, Wary KK. Chromatin-modifying agents convert fibroblasts to OCT4+ and VEGFR-2+ capillary tube-forming cells. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0176496. [PMID: 28467484 PMCID: PMC5415225 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2016] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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RATIONALE The human epigenome is plastic. The goal of this study was to address if fibroblast cells can be epigenetically modified to promote neovessel formation. METHODS AND RESULTS Here, we used highly abundant human adult dermal fibroblast cells (hADFCs) that were treated with the chromatin-modifying agents 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine and trichostatin A, and subsequently subjected to differentiation by activating Wnt signaling. Our results show that these epigenetically modified hADFCs increasingly expressed β-catenin, pluripotency factor octamer-binding transcription factor-4 (OCT4, also known as POU5F1), and endothelial cell (EC) marker called vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2, also known as Fetal Liver Kinase-1). In microscopic analysis, β-catenin localized to cell-cell contact points, while OCT4 was found to be localized primarily to the nucleus of these cells. Furthermore, in a chromatin immunoprecipitation experiment, OCT4 bound to the VEGFR-2/FLK1 promoter. Finally, these modified hADFCs also transduced Wnt signaling. Importantly, on a two-dimensional (2D) gel substrate, a subset of the converted cells formed vascular network-like structures in the presence of VEGF. CONCLUSION Chromatin-modifying agents converted hADFCs to OCT4+ and VEGFR-2+ capillary tube-forming cells in a 2D matrix in VEGF-dependent manner.
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- Anita Wary
- York Community High School, Elmhurst, Illinois, United States of America
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- Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Aurora, Illinois, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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Singh DK, Kumar N, Sachan A, Lakhani P, Tutu S, Nath R, Sachan AK, Dixit RK. Hypolipidaemic Effects of Gymnema sylvestre on High Fat Diet Induced Dyslipidaemia in Wistar Rats. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:FF01-FF05. [PMID: 28658801 PMCID: PMC5483703 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/27430.9859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Accepted: 03/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Hyperlipidaemia is a well known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Lifestyle modification can be the initial step to reduce cholesterol levels. There are various drugs which are used to control dyslipidaemia. Treatment of lipid abnormalities is a lifelong battle. Moreover, the safety and effectiveness of long term lipid lowering treatment are questionable. Gymnema Sylvestre (GS) is a well known herb with various medicinal properties. AIM To explore the hypolipidaemic activity of GS leaves extract. MATERIALS AND METHODS Adult healthy female wistar rats, 30 in number, divided into five groups, weighing 150- 200 g were used. Dyslipidaemia was induced in rats by feeding them on high fat diet for four weeks. For the next four weeks GS extract was used as test drug while Atorvastatin was used as standard drug. Blood sample was collected for estimation of lipid profile on day 0, week 4 and week 8. Data was recorded as mean±SEM (Standard error of mean). Paired t-test and one way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) followed by Dunnett's post hoc test was used for comparison. A p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. SPSS Statistics 20 (IBM software) was used for the analysis. RESULTS Feeding rats with high fat diet for four weeks led to obesity and dyslipidaemia in rats. GS at both the doses (100mg/kg and 200mg/kg) significantly improved the lipid profile. Total Cholesterol (TC), Triglycerides (TG), Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) and Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) values reduced significantly while that of High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) increased significantly. GS 200 mg/kg was found more effective than GS 100 mg/kg. GS improved the value of lipid profile significantly but the effect was found inferior to Atorvastatin. CONCLUSION From the present study it can be concluded that GS possess an effective hypolipidaemic effect. Hence it can be included as an add on therapy in dyslipidaemia after further confirmatory studies.
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- Junior Resident, Department of Pharmacology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Mau, Ataria, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Junior Resident, Department of Pharmacology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Junior Resident, Department of Pharmacology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Professor, Department of Pharmacology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Professor, Department of Pharmacology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Professor, Department of Pharmacology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Maithilikarpagaselvi N, Sridhar MG, Swaminathan RP, Sripradha R, Badhe B. Curcumin inhibits hyperlipidemia and hepatic fat accumulation in high-fructose-fed male Wistar rats. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2016; 54:2857-2863. [PMID: 27241764 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2016.1187179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2015] [Revised: 04/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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CONTEXT Curcumin, an active principal of Curcuma longa Linn. (Zingiberaceae), has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. OBJECTIVES This study investigated the effects of curcumin on hyperlipidemia and hepatic steatosis in high-fructose-fed Wistar rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty male Wistar rats were divided into four groups with 10 rats in each. Two groups were fed with standard rodent diet and the other two with 60% high-fructose diet for 10 weeks. Curcumin (200 mg/kg body weight) was administered along with the diets simultaneously to each of the aforementioned diet groups. After 10 weeks of experiment, blood samples were collected from tail vein. Liver, adipose and epididymal tissues were collected after sacrifice of the animals and stored for further analyses. RESULTS Administration of curcumin reduced body weight (280.6 ± 7.4 g), liver weight (2.5 ± 0.2 g/100 g BW), adipose weight (1.4 ± 0.3 g/100 g BW), plasma levels of TAG (86.1 ± 13.5 mg/dL), VLDL-C (17.2 ± 2.7 mg/dL), lipid ratios and increased HDL-C (28.4 ± 4.5 mg/dL) in fructose-fed rats. Curcumin supplementation significantly lowered TAG content and decreased the protein expression of LXR-α (43%) and SREBP1c (59%) in the liver. Furthermore, curcumin suppressed the expression of lipogenic enzymes, ACLY (95%), ACC (50%) and FAS (77%) in rats fed with high-fructose diet. No significant change was found in the expression of PPAR-α. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Curcumin prevented the high-fructose induced hyperlipidemia and hepatic steatosis.
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- a Department of Biochemistry , Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research , Pondicherry , India
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- a Department of Biochemistry , Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research , Pondicherry , India
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- c Department of Pathology , Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research , Pondicherry , India
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BACKGROUND Eruptive xanthomas are benign skin lesions caused by localized deposition of lipids in the dermis. The lesions are generally caused by elevated levels of serum triglycerides that leak through the capillaries and are phagocytosed by macrophages in the dermis. Clinical manifestation varies from asymptomatic skin lesions to intense pruritus and tenderness. METHODS We present a case of a middle-aged man admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis secondary to noncompliance with insulin. He was found to have skin lesions as multiple crusted papules on the extremities. Further evaluation revealed elevated serum triglycerides. A diagnosis of eruptive xanthomas was made on skin biopsy, and after starting treatment with lipid lowering agents his cutaneous lesions gradually subsided. CONCLUSION Appearance of eruptive xanthomas can signify the onset of serious complications. Prompt recognition of such skin manifestations is warranted to prevent development of fatal medical condition like coronary artery disease and pancreatitis.
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- Muhammad Kashif
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
- Correspondence: Muhammad Kashif, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, Affiliated with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1650 Selwyn Ave, Suit #12 F, Bronx, NY 10457, USA (e-mail: )
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- Department of Medicine, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, Affiliated with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, USA
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Roles of the interorgan neuronal network in the development of metabolic syndrome. Diabetol Int 2016; 7:205-211. [PMID: 30603265 DOI: 10.1007/s13340-016-0277-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2016] [Accepted: 06/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Metabolic processes in different tissues and remote organs are under coordinated systemic regulation, allowing adaptation to a variety of external circumstances. Neuronal signals as well as humoral factors, such as nutrients, growth factors, and hormones, have attracted increasing attention for their roles in this interorgan metabolic network, responsible for the maintenance of metabolic homeostasis at the whole-body level. These interorgan communications within an organism are considered to be diverse and, in fact, we identified previously unknown neuronal relay systems originating in the liver which modulate energy, glucose, and lipid metabolism. Furthermore, when nutrient overload is prolonged, these neuronal mechanisms, which function as an endogenous defense system against obesity development, contribute to the pathophysiological states of metabolic syndrome characterized by obesity-associated features. Therefore, these interorgan neuronal systems are considered to be possible molecular targets for treating metabolic syndrome. We herein review the precise mechanisms underlying the functions of the mammalian interorgan neuronal network, especially the pathways from the liver to several other organs, focusing on their significance and roles in the development of metabolic syndrome.
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Yue F, Zhang G, Tang R, Zhang Z, Teng L, Zhang Z. Age- and sex-related changes in fasting plasma glucose and lipoprotein in cynomolgus monkeys. Lipids Health Dis 2016; 15:111. [PMID: 27342143 PMCID: PMC4919873 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-016-0280-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2016] [Accepted: 06/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background The age-related dysfunction of glucose and lipid metabolism has a long-standing relationship with cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disease. However, the effects of metabolic dysfunction on men and women are different. Reasons for these sex differences remains unclear. Cynomolgus monkeys have been used, in the past, for the study of human metabolic diseases due to their biologically proximity to humans. Nevertheless, few studies to date have focused on both age- and sex-related differences in glucose and lipid metabolism. The present study was designed to specifically address these questions by using a large cohort of cynomolgus monkeys (N = 1,399) including 433 males and 966 females with ages ranging 4 to 24 years old. Methods Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and lipid parameters including total cholesterol (T-Cho), triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were measured. All these parameters were compared between ages and sexes. Results Among the entire cohort, age was strongly correlated with levels of FPG, TG and HDL. Consequently, sex-related analysis revealed that females had significantly higher average levels of FPG, T-Cho, TG, HDL-C and LDL-C than their male counterparts. In addition, more female (28.5 %) than male (16 %) monkeys qualified for impaired fasting plasma glucose (IFPG). In those IFPG animals, sex-related differences were also detected i.e. females had significantly increased levels of T-Cho, TG and LDL-C. Conclusions The result, for the first time, demonstrated the similarities and differences in detail between male and female cynomolgus monkeys in relationship to age-related glucose and lipoprotein metabolisms, and differences under various physiological conditions. The detailed glucose and lipoprotein profiling should provide additional and important insights for prediabetic conditions. Cynomolgus monkeys appear to be an excellent model for translational research of diabetes and for novel therapeutic strategies testing to overt diabetes.
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- Feng Yue
- Department of Neurobiology, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China.,Wincon TheraCells Biotechnologies Co., LTD, 3 Gaoxin 3 Rd, Nanning, 530003, Guangxi, China
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- Wincon TheraCells Biotechnologies Co., LTD, 3 Gaoxin 3 Rd, Nanning, 530003, Guangxi, China.,Department of Bio-engineering, Guangxi Medical University, 22 Shuangyong Rd, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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- Wincon TheraCells Biotechnologies Co., LTD, 3 Gaoxin 3 Rd, Nanning, 530003, Guangxi, China.,Guangxi Dongya Center for Nonhuman Primate Research and Technical Development, 3 Gaoxin 3 Rd, Nanning, 530003, Guangxi, China
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- Wincon TheraCells Biotechnologies Co., LTD, 3 Gaoxin 3 Rd, Nanning, 530003, Guangxi, China
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- Wincon TheraCells Biotechnologies Co., LTD, 3 Gaoxin 3 Rd, Nanning, 530003, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, 40536, USA.
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The development and use of antiretroviral medications to treat patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has dramatically changed the course of this disease from one that was fatal to a chronic and more manageable condition. Recommendations and guidelines for the general population are presented in this review with suggestions as to how they may be applied to this patient population. Issues for which there is little or no information available are noted to highlight the many gaps in our knowledge regarding diagnosis and management of dyslipidemia for patients living with HIV.
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- Merle Myerson
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program & Lipid Clinic, Cardiology Section, Institute for Advanced Medicine (HIV), Mount Sinai St. Luke's, Mount Sinai Roosevelt, 1111 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025, USA.
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