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Meloche M, Pilon MO, Provost S, Leclair G, Oussaïd E, St-Jean I, Jutras M, Gaulin MJ, Lemieux Perreault LP, Valois D, Mongrain I, Busseuil D, Rouleau JL, Tardif JC, Dubé MP, de Denus S. A Genome-Wide Association Study of Oxypurinol Concentrations in Patients Treated with Allopurinol. J Pers Med 2024; 14:649. [PMID: 38929870 PMCID: PMC11204675 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14060649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Cohort studies have identified several genetic determinants that could predict the clinical response to allopurinol. However, they have not been commonly used for genome-wide investigations to identify genetic determinants on allopurinol metabolism and concentrations. We conducted a genome-wide association study of a prior cross-sectional investigation of patients from the Montreal Heart Institute Biobank undergoing allopurinol therapy. Four endpoints were investigated, namely plasma concentrations of oxypurinol, the active metabolite of allopurinol, allopurinol, and allopurinol-riboside, as well as allopurinol daily dosing. A total of 439 participants (mean age 69.4 years; 86.4% male) taking allopurinol (mean daily dose 194.5 mg) and who had quantifiable oxypurinol concentrations were included in the genome-wide analyses. Participants presented with multiple comorbidities and received concomitant cardiovascular medications. No association achieved the predefined genome-wide threshold values for any of the endpoints (all p > 5 × 10-8). Our results are consistent with prior findings regarding the difficulty in identifying genetic determinants of drug concentrations or pharmacokinetics of allopurinol and its metabolites, as well as allopurinol daily dosing. Given the size of this genome-wide study, collaborative investigations involving larger and diverse cohorts may be required to further identify pharmacogenomic determinants of allopurinol and measure their clinical relevance to personalize allopurinol therapy.
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- Maxime Meloche
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada (D.B.)
- Université de Montréal Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada (D.B.)
- Université de Montréal Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada (D.B.)
- Université de Montréal Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada (D.B.)
- Université de Montréal Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada (D.B.)
- Université de Montréal Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada (D.B.)
- Université de Montréal Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada (D.B.)
- Université de Montréal Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada (D.B.)
- Université de Montréal Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada (D.B.)
- Université de Montréal Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada (D.B.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada (D.B.)
- Université de Montréal Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada (D.B.)
- Université de Montréal Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada (D.B.)
- Université de Montréal Beaulieu-Saucier Pharmacogenomics Centre, Montreal, QC H1T 1C8, Canada
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Ea HK, Kischkel B, Chirayath TW, Klück V, Aparicio C, Loeung HU, Manivet P, Jansen T, Zarka M, Lioté F, Latourte A, Bardin T, Gauffenic A, Vicaut E, Crișan TO, Netea MG, Richette P, Joosten LA. Systemic inflammatory cytokine profiles in patients with gout during flare, intercritical and treat-to-target phases: TNFSF14 as new biomarker. Ann Rheum Dis 2024; 83:945-956. [PMID: 38373842 DOI: 10.1136/ard-2023-225305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Untreated gout is characterised by monosodium urate (MSU) crystal accumulation responsible for recurrent flares that are commonly separated by asymptomatic phases. Both phases are inflammatory conditions of variable intensity. Gout flares are self-limited inflammatory reactions involving multiple mediators. This study aimed to characterise the inflammatory profiles of gout at different phases. METHODS Using the Olink targeted proteomics, levels of 92 inflammation-related proteins were measured in plasma samples of a prospective gout population (GOUTROS), collected at gout flare (T1), the intercritical phase (T2) and after reaching the target serum urate level under urate-lowering therapy (T3). Results were validated in an independent cohort (OLT1177-05) with plasmas collected at T1 and T2. Ex vivo and in vitro experiments were performed to assess the inflammatory properties of new biomarkers. RESULTS In total, 21 inflammatory new biomarkers were differentially expressed during the three time-points of gout disease. The levels of four of these proteins (interleukin 6 (IL-6), colony-stimulating factor 1, vascular endothelial growth factor A and tumour necrosis factor superfamily 14 (TNFSF14)) were increased during gout flare in an independent cohort. IL-6 and TNFSF14 had the highest fold change in expression during T1 versus T2 or T3. TNFSF14 was produced at the inflamed joint and enhanced the inflammatory response induced by lipopolysaccharide and MSU crystal stimulation. Conversely, TNFSF14 blockade reduced the inflammatory response. Additionally, single nucleotide polymorphisms of TNFSF14 affected the ability of myeloid cells to produce inflammatory cytokines. CONCLUSION Gout flare involves multiple inflammatory mediators that may be used as potential therapeutic targets.
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- Hang-Korng Ea
- Bioscar, INSERM UMR-1132, hôpital Lariboisière, centre Viggo Petersen, DMU Locomoteur, AP-HP, Universite Paris Cite, Paris, France
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- Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Centre de Ressources Biologiques, Paris, France
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- Rheumatology, VieCuri, Venlo, The Netherlands
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- Bioscar, INSERM UMR-1132, Universite Paris Cite, Paris, France
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- Bioscar, INSERM UMR-1132, hôpital Lariboisière, centre Viggo Petersen, DMU Locomoteur, AP-HP, Universite Paris Cite, Paris, France
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- Bioscar, INSERM UMR-1132, hôpital Lariboisière, centre Viggo Petersen, DMU Locomoteur, AP-HP, Universite Paris Cite, Paris, France
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- Bioscar, INSERM UMR-1132, hôpital Lariboisière, centre Viggo Petersen, DMU Locomoteur, AP-HP, Universite Paris Cite, Paris, France
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- Bioscar, INSERM UMR-1132, hôpital Lariboisière, centre Viggo Petersen, DMU Locomoteur, AP-HP, Universite Paris Cite, Paris, France
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- Unité de recherche clinique, Groupe hospitalier Lariboisiere Fernand-Widal, Paris, France
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Bioscar, INSERM UMR-1132, hôpital Lariboisière, centre Viggo Petersen, DMU Locomoteur, AP-HP, Universite Paris Cite, Paris, France
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- Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Genetics, Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Zhou X, Weng X, Xu J, Wang W. Correlation between remnant cholesterol and hyperuricemia in American adults. Lipids Health Dis 2024; 23:176. [PMID: 38851714 PMCID: PMC11161976 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-024-02167-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Remnant cholesterol (RC) is an important marker for assessing the risk of metabolic syndrome. However, the correlation between RC and hyperuricemia (HUA) remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the correlation between RC and HUA in American adults. METHODS A total of 9089 participants from the 2013-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were investigated. The correlation between RC and the odds of HUA was evaluated using multivariate logistic regression analysis. The nonlinear correlation was described using fitted smoothed curves. The correlation in subgroups was analyzed based on race, gender, alcohol consumption, age, body mass index, waist circumference, diabetes and moderate physical activities. RESULTS RC was correlated with uric acid (Spearman's correlation coefficient = 0.208 in males and 0.215 in females; all P < 0.001). Multiple logistic regression analysis indicated a positive correlation between RC and the risk of HUA (odds ratio = 1.022 in males and 1.031 in females; all P < 0.001). Subgroup analysis revealed that the correlation was stronger in females, participants aged < 50 years, and those without diabetes. Furthermore, the generalized smooth curve fitting demonstrated a linear correlation between RC and HUA, without threshold or saturation effects. CONCLUSION Elevated RC significantly and positively correlated with HUA in American adults. This correlation was stronger among females, participants aged < 50 years, and those without diabetes.
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- Xiaohai Zhou
- Department of Hematology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, P. R. China.
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Lin H, Xu J, Teng C. Correlation between remnant cholesterol and hyperuricemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study. Lipids Health Dis 2024; 23:155. [PMID: 38796430 PMCID: PMC11128103 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-024-02148-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Remnant cholesterol (RC) has been known as an important factor for the assessment of the metabolic syndrome (Mets) risk. However, the correlation between RC and hyperuricemia (HUA) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains unclear. This study aims to explore the correlation between RC and HUA in patients with T2DM. METHODS A total of 2956 patients with T2DM admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University from 2020 to 2022 were included. The correlation between RC and HUA was evaluated with Spearman's correlation, multiple logistic regression, subgroup analyses, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves analyses and generalized smooth curve fitting. Total cholesterol (TC) < 5.18mmol/L was defined as normal TC. RESULTS RC was correlated with uric acid in patients with T2DM (Spearman's correlation coefficient = 0.279, P < 0.001). According to the multiple logistic regression analyses, there was an independent positive correlation between RC and HUA (OR = 1.63, 95%CI = 1.40, 1.90). In addition, a non-linear correlation between RC and HUA was identified. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of RC (0.658, 95%CI = 0.635, 0.681) was the largest compared with those of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and TC. Subgroup analyses showed a more significant positive correlation among females or normal TC groups. CONCLUSION Elevated RC is correlated with HUA in patients with T2DM significantly and positively. RC is better in its predictability for HUA than that of conventional lipid indexes.
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- Hainiao Lin
- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Endocrine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Tang C, Li L, Jin X, Wang J, Zou D, Hou Y, Yu X, Wang Z, Jiang H. Investigating the Impact of Gut Microbiota on Gout Through Mendelian Randomization. Orthop Res Rev 2024; 16:125-136. [PMID: 38766545 PMCID: PMC11100514 DOI: 10.2147/orr.s454211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Background The relationship between gout and gut microbiota has attracted significant attention in current research. However, due to the diverse range of gut microbiota, the specific causal effect on gout remains unclear. This study utilizes Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate the causal relationship between gut microbiota and gout, aiming to elucidate the underlying mechanism of microbiome-mediated gout and provide valuable guidance for clinical prevention and treatment. Materials and Methods The largest genome-wide association study meta-analysis conducted by the MiBioGen Consortium (n=18,340) was utilized to perform a two-sample Mendelian randomization investigation on aggregate statistics of intestinal microbiota. Summary statistics for gout were utilized from the data released by EBI. Various methods, including inverse variance weighted, weighted median, weighted model, MR-Egger, and Simple-mode, were employed to assess the causal relationship between gut microbiota and gout. Reverse Mendelian randomization analysis revealed a causal association between bacteria and gout in forward Mendelian randomization analysis. Cochran's Q statistic was used to quantify instrumental variable heterogeneity. Results The inverse variance weighted estimation revealed that Rikenellaceae exhibited a slight protective effect on gout, while the presence of Ruminococcaceae UCG_011 is associated with a marginal increase in the risk of gout. According to the reverse Mendelian Randomization results, no significant causal relationship between gout and gut microbiota was observed. No significant heterogeneity of instrumental variables or level pleiotropy was detected. Conclusion Our MR analysis revealed a potential causal relationship between the development of gout and specific gut microbiota; however, the causal effect was not robust, and further research is warranted to elucidate its underlying mechanism in gout development. Considering the significant association between diet, gut microbiota, and gout, these findings undoubtedly shed light on the mechanisms of microbiota-mediated gout and provide new insights for translational research on managing and standardizing treatment for this condition.
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- Chaoqun Tang
- The First Clinical Medical School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Wendeng Osteopathic Hospital, Wendeng, Weihai, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Wendeng Osteopathic Hospital, Wendeng, Weihai, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Wendeng Osteopathic Hospital, Wendeng, Weihai, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Wendeng Osteopathic Hospital, Wendeng, Weihai, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Wendeng Osteopathic Hospital, Wendeng, Weihai, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Wendeng Osteopathic Hospital, Wendeng, Weihai, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Wendeng Osteopathic Hospital, Wendeng, Weihai, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Wendeng Osteopathic Hospital, Wendeng, Weihai, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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Wang Z, Wu M, Yan H, Zhong S, Xu R, Zhao Z, Yang Q. Association Between Remnant Cholesterol and Risk of Hyperuricemia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Horm Metab Res 2024. [PMID: 38569514 DOI: 10.1055/a-2299-2914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Remnant cholesterol (RC) is closely related to metabolic diseases. Our study aims to explore the relationship between RC and hyperuricemia. This cross-sectional study included 14 568 adults aged 20 years or older from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted between 2007 and 2018 in the United States. RC is calculated by subtracting high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) from total cholesterol (TC). Hyperuricemia is defined by serum uric acid (SUA) levels≥7 mg/dl in men and≥6 mg/dl in women. The independent association between RC and hyperuricemia was evaluated. As the quartile range of RC levels increases, the prevalence of hyperuricemia also rises (7.84% vs. 13.71% vs. 18.61% vs. 26.24%, p<0.001). After adjusting for confounding factors, the fourth quartile of RC was associated with an increased risk of hyperuricemia compared with the first quartile (OR=2.942, 95% CI 2.473-3.502, p<0.001). Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis shows that RC outperforms other single lipid indices in hyperuricemia. Further Restricted Cubic Splines (RCS) analysis suggests a nonlinear relationship between RC levels and hyperuricemia. Elevated RC levels were found to be linked to hyperuricemia. Further studies on RC hold promise for both preventing and addressing hyperuricemia.
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- Zhaoxiang Wang
- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Kunshan Hospital of Jiangsu University, Kunshan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xuyi People's Hospital, Xuyi, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Wujin Hospital of Jiangsu University, Wujin Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Kunshan Hospital of Jiangsu University, Kunshan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Wujin Hospital of Jiangsu University, Wujin Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Wujin Hospital of Jiangsu University, Wujin Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Wujin Hospital of Jiangsu University, Wujin Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Changzhou, China
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Liu S, Sun H, Yang S, Liang N, Gao Y, Qu S, Chen H. Clustering of gout-related comorbidities and their relationship with gout flares: a data-driven cluster analysis of eight comorbidities. J Endocrinol Invest 2024; 47:1119-1128. [PMID: 37906371 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-023-02224-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To study the aggregation of multiple comorbidities in people with gout and explore differences in prognosis of gout flares among different subgroups. METHODS Hierarchical clustering was performed to identify homogeneous subgroups among 2639 people with gout using eight comorbidities. A one-year follow-up of acute gout flares in 463 of these people was conducted; the incidence and the timing of gout flares in each cluster were assessed to explore prognosis of gout flares. Binary logistic regression was applied to assess factors associated with gout flares. RESULTS In baseline study, we identified five subgroups (C1-C5). C1 (n = 671, 25%) was characterized by isolated gout with few comorbidities. C2 (n = 258, 10%) were all obese. Almost all people in C3 (n = 335, 13%) had diabetes (99.7%). All people in C4 (n = 938, 36%) had dyslipidemia. C5 (n = 437, 17%) had the highest proportion of cardiovascular disease (CVD, 53%), chronic kidney disease (CKD, 56%), and cancer (7%). In follow-up study, C5 had the highest incidence (71.9%) and earliest onset (median 3 months) of gout flares. C2 had the lowest incidence (52.1%) and the latest onset (median 10 months) of gout flares. The highest relative risk for gout recurrent was seen for C5 (OR = 2.09). Other factors associated with the risk of gout flares were age at diagnosis of gout, duration of gout, presence of tophi, and smoking ≥ 20 cigarettes/day. CONCLUSIONS We clustered people with gout into five groups with varying comorbidities. People with CVD, CKD, and cancer had the highest risk of gout flares and should receive comprehensive care.
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- S Liu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 301 Middle Yanchang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 301 Middle Yanchang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 301 Middle Yanchang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 227 Chongqing South Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 227 Chongqing South Road, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 301 Middle Yanchang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, 301 Middle Yanchang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.
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Xiao H, Hu L, Xie M, Du Y, Liao D. The agreement of low lean mass with obesity using different definitions and its correlation with hyperuricemia. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1382254. [PMID: 38628269 PMCID: PMC11019026 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1382254] [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] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Background The agreement on the identification of sarcopenic obesity remains elusive, and its association with hyperuricemia remains unestablished. This study sought to evaluate the agreement of low lean mass (LLM) with obesity and its correlation with hyperuricemia. Methods A total of 25,252 study participants, comprising 4,597 individuals with hyperuricemia, were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey spanning the years 1999-2006 and 2011-2018. LLM with obesity was characterized by the coexistence of LLM, determined by the ratio of appendicular lean mass to body mass index (BMI), and three categories of obesity including BMI, body fat percentage (BF%), and waist circumference (WC). We employed Cohen's kappa to evaluate the agreement among the different diagnostic criteria and implemented survey multiple logistic regression and stratified analyses to explicate the connection between LLM with obesity and the risk of hyperuricemia. Results When defining obesity using BF%, BMI, and WC, the prevalence of LLM with obesity varied from 6.6 to 10.1%, with moderate-to-strong agreement. In the fully adjusted model, individuals with LLM or any of the three types of obesity exhibited notably elevated odds of developing hyperuricemia. Likewise, participants with LLM and obesity had 2.70 (LLM + BMI), 2.44 (LLM + BF%), and 3.12 (LLM + WC) times the risk of hyperuricemia, respectively, compared with healthy individuals. The association between LLM with obesity and hyperuricemia remained stable and significant across different age and sex subgroups. Conclusion When employing the three definitions of obesity, the incidence of LLM with obesity was not high, and the diagnostic agreement was relatively good. The participants with LLM and obesity exhibited an increased risk of hyperuricemia.
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- Huan Xiao
- Department of Radiology, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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- Department of Radiology, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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- Department of Radiology, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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- Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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Gerritsen M, Nurmohamed MT. The Effects of Pharmacological Urate-Lowering Therapy on Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults with Gout. Drugs Aging 2024; 41:319-328. [PMID: 38416394 DOI: 10.1007/s40266-024-01098-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Cardiovascular disease is an important cause of mortality in older patients. In addition to the traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease, hyperuricemia has been increasingly associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. Uric acid itself has several unfavorable effects on the cardiovascular system, and hyperuricemia can lead to the development of gout. Gout is the most prevalent inflammatory rheumatic disease. Older patients with gout have an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality due to an increased prevalence of traditional risk factors, as well as the inflammatory burden of gout activity. As the prevalence of traditional risk factors and the prevalence of both hyperuricemia and gout are increasing in older adults, cardiovascular risk management in these patients is very important. This risk management consists of, on the one hand, treatment of individual traditional risk factors and, on the other hand, of urate lowering, thereby decreasing inflammatory burden of gout. However, there is insufficient evidence to conclude that urate-lowering therapy reduces the risk of cardiovascular events. Moreover, from a cardiovascular point of view, there is no preference for one urate lowering drug over another in patients with gout, nor is there enough evidence to support a preference in patients with gout with increased cardiovascular risk. Personalized treatment in older patients with gout should be aimed at optimizing serum uric acid levels, as well as targeting traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Further prospective randomized trials are needed to support the hypothesis that urate lowering reduces cardiovascular risk in older patients with gout.
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- Martijn Gerritsen
- Department of Rheumatology, Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Center, Reade, Admiraal Helfrichstraat 1, 1056 AA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Center, Reade, Admiraal Helfrichstraat 1, 1056 AA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Hussain A, Rui B, Ullah H, Dai P, Ahmad K, Yuan J, Liu Y, Li M. Limosilactobacillus reuteri HCS02-001 Attenuates Hyperuricemia through Gut Microbiota-Dependent Regulation of Uric Acid Biosynthesis and Excretion. Microorganisms 2024; 12:637. [PMID: 38674582 PMCID: PMC11052267 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12040637] [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: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Hyperuricemia is a prevalent metabolic disorder that arises from abnormal purine metabolism and reduced excretion of uric acid (UA). The gut microbiota plays a significant role in the biosynthesis and excretion of UA. Probiotics capable of purine degradation possess the potential to prevent hyperuricemia. Our study aimed to screen probiotics in areas with abundant dairy products and longevity populations in China, which could attenuate the level of UA and explore the underlying mechanism. In this study, twenty-three lactic acid bacteria isolated from healthy Chinese infant feces and traditional fermented foods such as hurood and lump milk were evaluated for the ability to tolerance acid, bile, artificial gastric juice, and artificial intestinal juice to determine the potential of the candidate strains as probiotics. Eight strains were identified as possessing superior tolerance to simulated intestinal conditions and were further analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), revealing that Limosilactobacillus reuteri HCS02-001 (Lact-1) and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei HCS17-040 (Lact-2) possess the most potent ability to degrade purine nucleosides. The effect of Lact-1 and Lact-2 on hyperuricemia was evaluated by intervening with them in the potassium oxonate and adenine-induced hyperuricemia Balb/c mice model in vivo. Our results showed that the level of serum UA in hyperuricemic mice can be efficiently reduced via the oral administration of Lact-1 (p < 0.05). It significantly inhibited the levels of liver inflammatory cytokines and hepatic xanthine oxidase through a TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway across the gut-liver axis. Furthermore, UA transporters ABCG2 and SLC2A9 were substantially upregulated by the intervention of this probiotic. Fecal ATP levels were significantly induced, while fecal xanthine dehydrogenase and allantoinase levels were increased following probiotics. RNA sequencing of HT-29 cells line treated with Lact-1 and its metabolites demonstrated significant regulation of pathways related to hyperuricemia. In summary, these findings demonstrate that Limosilactobacillus reuteri HCS02-001 possesses a capacity to ameliorate hyperuricemia by inhibiting UA biosynthesis via enhancing gastrointestinal barrier functions and promoting UA removal through the upregulation of urate transporters, thereby providing a basis for the probiotic formulation by targeting the gut microbiota.
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- Akbar Hussain
- College of Basic Medical Science, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116041, China; (A.H.); (B.R.); (H.U.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116041, China; (A.H.); (B.R.); (H.U.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116041, China; (A.H.); (B.R.); (H.U.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116041, China; (A.H.); (B.R.); (H.U.); (J.Y.)
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- Department of Physiology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116041, China;
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116041, China; (A.H.); (B.R.); (H.U.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116041, China; (A.H.); (B.R.); (H.U.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116041, China; (A.H.); (B.R.); (H.U.); (J.Y.)
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Sheridan N, Jansen RM, Harwood M, Love T, Kenealy T. Hauora Māori - Māori health: a right to equal outcomes in primary care. Int J Equity Health 2024; 23:42. [PMID: 38413987 PMCID: PMC10898093 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-023-02071-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND For more than a century, Māori have experienced poorer health than non-Māori. In 2019 an independent Tribunal found the Government had breached Te Tiriti o Waitangi by "failing to design and administer the current primary health care system to actively address persistent Māori health inequities". Many Māori (44%) have unmet needs for primary care. Seven models of primary care were identified by the funders and the research team, including Māori-owned practices. We hypothesised patient health outcomes for Māori would differ between models of care. METHODS Cross-sectional primary care data were analysed at 30 September 2018. National datasets were linked to general practices at patient level, to measure associations between practice characteristics and patient health outcomes. PRIMARY OUTCOMES polypharmacy (≥ 55 years), HbA1c testing, child immunisations, ambulatory sensitive hospitalisations (0-14, 45-64 years) and emergency department attendances. Regressions include only Māori patients, across all models of care. RESULTS A total of 660,752 Māori patients were enrolled in 924 practices with 124,854 in 65 Māori-owned practices. Māori practices had: no significant association with HbA1c testing, ambulatory sensitive hospitalisations or ED attendances, and a significant association with lower polypharmacy (3.7% points) and lower childhood immunisations (13.4% points). Māori practices had higher rates of cervical smear and cardiovascular risk assessment, lower rates of HbA1c tests, and more nurse (46%) and doctor (8%) time (FTE) with patients. The average Māori practice had 52% Māori patients compared to 12% across all practices. Māori practices enrolled a higher percentage of children and young people, five times more patients in high deprivation areas, and patients with more multimorbidity. More Māori patients lived rurally (21.5% vs 15%), with a greater distance to the nearest ED. Māori patients were more likely to be dispensed antibiotics or tramadol. CONCLUSIONS Māori practices are an expression of autonomy in the face of enduring health system failure. Apart from lower immunisation rates, health outcomes were not different from other models of care, despite patients having higher health risk profiles. Across all models, primary care need was unmet for many Māori, despite increased clinical input. Funding must support under-resourced Māori practices and ensure accountability for the health outcomes of Māori patients in all models of general practice.
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- 18/788 Health Research Council of New Zealand
- 18/788 Health Research Council of New Zealand
- 18/788 Health Research Council of New Zealand
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- 18/788 Health Research Council of New Zealand
- 18/788 Health Research Council of New Zealand
- 18/788 Ministry of Health, New Zealand
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- 18/788 Ministry of Health, New Zealand
- 18/788 Ministry of Health, New Zealand
- 18/788 Ministry of Health, New Zealand
- 18/788 Ministry of Health, New Zealand
- 18/788 Ministry of Health, New Zealand
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- 18/788 Ministry of Health, New Zealand
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- Sapere Research Group, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
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Liang Z, Wu D, Zhang H, Gu J. Association between asymptomatic hyperuricemia and risk of arthritis, findings from a US National Survey 2007-2018. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e074391. [PMID: 38346893 PMCID: PMC10862310 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Arthritis is thought to be closely related to serum uric acid. The study aims to assess the association between asymptomatic hyperuricemia (AH) and arthritis. METHODS A multistage, stratified cluster was used to conduct a cross-sectional study of adult US civilians aged≥20 years from the 2007-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants with hyperuricemia and without hyperuricemia prior to gout were included. A questionnaire was used to determine whether participants had arthritis and the type of arthritis. Logistic regression was used to investigate the association between hyperuricemia and arthritis. RESULT During the past 12 years, the percentage of participants with arthritis changed from 25.95% (22.53%-29.36%) to 25.53% (21.62%-29.44%). The prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) increased from 8.70% (95% CI: 6.56% to 10.85%) to 12.44% (95% CI: 9.32% to 15.55%), the prevalence of AH changed from 16.35% (95% CI: 14.01% to 18.40%) to 16.39% (95% CI: 13.47% to 19.30%). Participants with AH were associated with onset of arthritis (OR=1.34, 95% CI: 1.07 to 1.69), but the association was muted after adjusting demographic and socioeconomic factors. For participants aged 40-49 years, AH is associated with incident arthritis (OR=1.96, 95% CI: 1.23 to 2.99) and the relationship remained after adjusting for education level, income to poverty ratio, body mass index, diabetes, hypertension and smoking (OR=2.00, 95% CI: 1.94 to 3.36). Compared with male, female participants with AH are more likely to develop arthritis, especially in OA (OR=1.35, 95% CI: 1.14 to 1.60). CONCLUSION Our data identified AH as the risk factor for incident arthritis, especially for OA, which might be exaggerated in aged population and female population.
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- Zhenguo Liang
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- Department of Rheumatology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Pascart T, Ducoulombier V, Jauffret C. Early-onset gout. Joint Bone Spine 2024; 91:105704. [PMID: 38336273 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2024.105704] [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: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Early-onset gout (EOG) is characterized by the occurrence of the first symptoms of gout at an unusually young age, usually <40 years. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the epidemiology, clinical presentation and prognosis, association with comorbidities and specific management of EOG. A particularly high proportion of patients with EOG come from ethnic groups with stronger genetic factors, such as populations in the Pacific and Taiwan, who therefore have the highest prevalence of gout overall. The clinical presentation and severity of gout are broadly similar between EOG and common gout, although a longer disease duration exacerbates the disease, which more often tends to become polyarticular. Patients suffering from EOG develop metabolic comorbidities commonly associated with gout earlier in life, although those tend to be less frequent at the time of diagnosis. Some international guidelines recommend early treatment of EOG patients with urate-lowering therapies.
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- Tristan Pascart
- Department of Rheumatology, Saint-Philibert Hospital, Lille Catholic University, Lomme, France; ETHICS Laboratory, EA7446, Lille Catholic University, Lille, France.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Saint-Philibert Hospital, Lille Catholic University, Lomme, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, Saint-Philibert Hospital, Lille Catholic University, Lomme, France; University of Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS, CERIM, Lille, France
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Borghi C, Domienik-Karłowicz J, Tykarski A, Filipiak KJ, Jaguszewski MJ, Narkiewicz K, Barylski M, Mamcarz A, Wolf J, Mancia G. Expert consensus for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with hyperuricemia and high cardiovascular risk: 2023 update. Cardiol J 2023; 31:1-14. [PMID: 38155566 PMCID: PMC10919576 DOI: 10.5603/cj.98254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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- Claudio Borghi
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology with the Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Hypertensiology, Angiology and Internal Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Clinical Science, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Medical Academy, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Hypertensiology, Angiology and Internal Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Hypertension and Diabetology, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Hypertension and Diabetology, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland
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Calabuig I, Marty-Ané A, Norberciak L, Budzik JF, Legrand J, Martínez-Sanchis A, Pascart T, Andrés M. Prediction of renal and cardiometabolic outcomes in gout during urate-lowering therapy by sonography. Int J Rheum Dis 2023; 26:2450-2459. [PMID: 37786305 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess whether the extent of monosodium urate (MSU) crystal deposition estimated by ultrasound could predict renal and cardiometabolic events during urate-lowering therapy (ULT). METHODS A prospective study on gout patients from two referral centers initiating ULT who underwent baseline ultrasound and were followed for 1 year. Ultrasound scans assessed six joints for double-contour (DC) signs and tophi. A five-point change (mL/min/1.73 m2 ) in the glomerular filtration rate at month 12 (M12) was considered significant. Outcomes of interest were renal function degraded versus improved and a composite cardiometabolic outcome (new hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerotic disease, and cardiovascular death). Homogeneity analyses and Cox regression models were performed. RESULTS One hundred sixty patients were recruited. At baseline, 81.1% of patients (n = 129) showed sonographic tophi with a mean number of 1.4 joints (±1.3) with a DC sign. At M12, 18 patients (11.3%) were lost to follow-up. The serum urate (SU) target (<6.0 mg/dL) was reached in 86 patients (69.9%). Regarding renal function, 15.9% of patients showed improvement, while in 31.0% it degraded. Fourteen new cardiometabolic events occurred in 12 patients. Neither the DC sign nor tophi showed any significant impact on the outcomes of interest. Baseline SU level was higher in those with renal improvement but not with renal decline, while achieving the SU target protected against new cardiometabolic events (HR = 0.2; 95% CI: 0.05-0.81). CONCLUSIONS Sonographic MSU crystal burden was unhelpful in predicting renal and cardiometabolic events during the first year of ULT. Reaching the SU target prevented cardiometabolic events, while its benefit in preserving/improving renal function is unclear.
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- Irene Calabuig
- Rheumatology Department, Dr. Balmis General University Hospital-ISABIAL, Alicante, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Hôpital Saint-Philibert, Lille Catholic Hospitals, Lille, France
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- Research Department, Biostatistics, Hôpital Saint-Philibert, Lille Catholic Hospitals, Lille, France
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Department, Lille Catholic Hospitals, Lille, France
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Department, Lille Catholic Hospitals, Lille, France
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- Rheumatology Department, Hôpital Saint-Philibert, Lille Catholic Hospitals, Lille, France
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- Rheumatology Department, Dr. Balmis General University Hospital-ISABIAL, Alicante, Spain
- Clinical Medicine Department, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
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Hong D, Huang C, Chen X, Chen L. ChatGPT's responses to gout-related questions. Asian J Surg 2023; 46:5935-5936. [PMID: 37696697 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.08.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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- Daorong Hong
- Department of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, 362000, China.
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- Department of General Practice of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, 362000, China
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- Department of General Practice of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, 362000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, 362000, China
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Qu P, Wang H, Wang W, Hu Q, Du S, Peng Z, Tang X. Clinical efficacy evaluation and potential mechanism prediction on Guizhi-Shaoyao-Zhimu decoction in the treatment of gouty arthritis based on meta-analysis, network pharmacology analysis, and molecular docking. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35973. [PMID: 38013344 PMCID: PMC10681393 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Guizhi-Shaoyao-Zhimu decoction (GSZD) is a Chinese herb formula. Previous studies have reported that the clinical symptoms and laboratory indicators of gouty arthritis patients could be improved by GSZD. However, no previous study has evaluated and analyzed its efficacy, safety, underlying mechanisms, and the relationship between related ingredients of herbs and targets of gouty arthritis. METHODS Randomized controlled trials of GSZD for gouty arthritis were retrieved from various databases. Meta-analysis was performed by Stata 17 software. Galbraith plot was used to find studies with possible heterogeneity. Publication bias was assessed by Egger test and funnel plot. The related ingredients of herbs and the targets of herbs and gouty arthritis were obtained from several databases, such as TCMSP, HERB, and DrugBank. The protein-protein interaction network was conducted by the STRING platform. DAVID database was used to perform GO and KEGG analysis. Molecular docking and visualization of docking results were carried out by AutoDock and PyMOL software. RESULTS Twenty studies with 1633 patients were included. Meta-analysis indicated that GSZD could better improve the clinical efficiency and visual analogue scale score, and reduce the level of blood uric acid and inflammatory biomarkers (including C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, interleukin 6, interleukin 8, and tumor necrosis factor-α) than conventional treatment. In addition, we retrieved 157 active compounds, 517 herb target genes, 3082 disease targets, and 295 intersection targets of herb and disease. The results of network pharmacology analysis showed that the core related ingredients included quercetin, kaempferol, sitosterol, luteolin, catechin, etc. The core intersection targets contained AKT1, TNF-α, TP53, IL6, etc. And the critical signaling pathways included IL-17, HIF-1, TNF, PI3K-Akt, etc. Among the 56 molecular docking results, only 8 results had binding energy values greater than -5.0 kcal/mol. CONCLUSION GSZD could be a satisfactory complementary and alternative therapy for treating gouty arthritis. However, it should be verified by further studies. Future research on gouty arthritis could be conducted from the active components including beta-sitosterol and sitosterol, the targets including TNF-1, IL1B, and ESR1, and the signaling pathways including IL-17 and HIF-1.
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- Pengda Qu
- First Clinical Medical College, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
- Department of Rheumatology, Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, China
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Zeng X, Liu Y, Fan Y, Wu D, Meng Y, Qin M. Agents for the Treatment of Gout: Current Advances and Future Perspectives. J Med Chem 2023; 66:14474-14493. [PMID: 37908076 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c01710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Gout is characterized by hyperuricemia and the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals around joints. Despite the availability of several drugs on the market, its treatment remains challenging owing to the notable side effects, such as hepatorenal toxicity and cardiovascular complications, that are associated with most existing agents. This perspective aims to summarize the current research progress in the development of antigout agents, particularly focusing on xanthine oxidase (XO) and urate anion transporter 1 (URAT1) inhibitors from a medicinal chemistry viewpoint and their preliminary structure-activity relationships (SARs). This perspective provides valuable insights and theoretical guidance to medicinal chemists for the discovery of antigout agents with novel chemical structures, better efficiency, and lower toxicity.
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- Xiaoyi Zeng
- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design and Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China
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Zhao D, Jin Z, Yu P, Li X, Yao J, Zhang W. Association between specific ultrasound features of joints and impaired kidney function among gout patients. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2023; 51:1553-1559. [PMID: 37724945 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between the specific ultrasonic manifestations of lower limb joints and impaired kidney function in gouty arthritis. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 408 patients with gouty arthritis were divided into two groups based on the status of renal function: normal group (n = 240) and renal impairment (n = 168) group. All patients underwent ultrasound examination of the bilateral knee, ankle, and first metatarsophalangeal joints to detect ultrasound features of double-contour sign (DC) and tophus. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess the association between kidney dysfunction and ultrasound features. A number of potential clinical confounders were adjusted in the model. RESULTS Univariable conditional logistic regression produces several significant risk factors of impaired kidney function which were the highest and current lever of serum urate acid, course of disease, frequency of attack, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, presence of multiple tophus, and DC (P < 0.05). After correcting the course of disease and other risk factors, tophus was still an independent risk factor of impaired kidney function and the multivariable adjusted odds ratios (95% CI) was 1.789 (1.005-3.185, P = 0.05), however, the association was not significant in DC (OR = 1.098, 95% CI: 0.668-1.803, P = 0.71). CONCLUSION The ultrasound feature of tophus was associated with kidney dysfunction in patients with gout, independent of clinical risk factors, which may be helpful in guiding clinical practice.
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- Di Zhao
- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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Liu S, Liu Y, Wu X, Liu Z. Metabolomic analysis for asymptomatic hyperuricemia and gout based on a combination of dried blood spot sampling and mass spectrometry technology. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:769. [PMID: 37821971 PMCID: PMC10566066 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04240-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis and closely related to metabolic syndrome, leading to excruciating pain and the decline in quality of patients' life. However, the pathogenesis of gout is still unclear, and novel biomarkers are demanded for the early prediction and diagnosis of gout. OBJECTIVE This study aimed at profiling the dysregulated metabolic pathways in asymptomatic hyperuricemia (AHU) and gout and elucidating the associations between AHU, gout and metabolomics, which may aid in performing gout screening. METHODS A total of 300 participants, including 114 healthy controls, 92 patients with AHU, and 94 patients with gout, were analyzed by using a combination of dried blood spot (DBS) sampling and mass spectrometry (MS) technology. Multiple algorithms were applied to characterize altered metabolic profiles in AHU and gout. The mainly altered metabolites were identified by random forest analysis. RESULTS There were significant differences in AHU and gout compared with control group. The altered metabolites were involved in oxidation of fatty acids, carnitine synthesis, urea cycle, and amino acid metabolism in AHU and gout. Random forest classification of 16 metabolites yielded 3 important features to distinguish gout from AHU. CONCLUSIONS Distinct metabolomic signatures were observed in AHU and gout. The selected metabolites may have the potential to improve the early detection of gout.
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- Shanshan Liu
- Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550003, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550003, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China.
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550003, Guizhou, China.
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- Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China.
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, 550003, Guizhou, China.
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Liu Z, Jin L, Ma Z, Nizhamuding X, Zeng J, Zhang T, Zhang J, Zhou W, Zhang C. Abnormal kynurenine-pathway metabolites in gout: Biomarkers exploration based on orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis. Clin Chim Acta 2023; 549:117531. [PMID: 37673380 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2023.117531] [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: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aims to investigate serological characteristics of kynurenine pathway (KP) metabolites in healthy controls (HC) and gout patients and explore possible differential metabolites. METHODS A total of 191 individual fresh residual sera was collected from 129 HC and 62 gout patients. A liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was fully validated to measure 6 metabolites, including tryptophan (TRP), kynurenine (KYN), 5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT), kynurenic acid (KA), xanthurenic acid (XA), and neopterin (NEO). Supervised orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) and differential metabolite screening with fold change (FC) were performed to identify intrinsic variations and differential levels of KP metabolites between the HC and gout groups. Logistic regression was used to assess the contributions of KP metabolites to gout. RESULTS There were significant decreases of TRP, 5HT, XA, and NEO and increases of KYN, KA, KA/KYN, and KYN/TRP in gout patients compared to the HC group (all p < 0.05). KP metabolites of the gout group showed good discrimination from those of the HC group (Q2: 0.892). Two distinct different metabolites were identified in gout, i.e., XA (FC: 0.56, p < 0.01) and NEO (FC: 0.34, p < 0.01). Of the KP metabolites, KYN was strongly associated with gout (OR: 7.91, p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Abnormal levels of serum KP metabolites were observed in gout. XA and NEO are promising biomarkers that were relevant to the status of gout. The level of KYN could be an attractive checkpoint for the management of gout. Continuous monitoring of KP metabolism in gout provides new opportunities to predict therapeutic efficacy and prognosis.
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- Zhenni Liu
- National Center for Clinical Laboratories, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology, PR China; Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, PR China
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- National Center for Clinical Laboratories, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology, PR China; Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, PR China
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- National Center for Clinical Laboratories, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology, PR China; Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, PR China
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- National Center for Clinical Laboratories, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology, PR China; Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, PR China
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- National Center for Clinical Laboratories, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology, PR China
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- National Center for Clinical Laboratories, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology, PR China; Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, PR China
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- National Center for Clinical Laboratories, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology, PR China
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- National Center for Clinical Laboratories, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology, PR China.
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- National Center for Clinical Laboratories, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital/National Center of Gerontology, PR China; Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, PR China.
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Zheliabina OV, Eliseev MS, Glukhova SI, Nasonov EL. Contributing Factors of Diabetes Mellitus among Patients with Gout (Results of the Long-Term Prospective Study). DOKL BIOCHEM BIOPHYS 2023; 511:195-202. [PMID: 37833606 PMCID: PMC10739371 DOI: 10.1134/s1607672923700321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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It is assumed that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in patients with gout is influenced by both generally accepted risk factors and factors related to gout. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of various risk factors for T2DM in patients with gout. A total of 444 patients (49 women, 395 men) ≥18 years old with gout and without DM were included. The duration of observation was 5.66 [2.69; 7.64] years. To identify the factors associated with the risk of developing T2DM, multivariate logistic regression was used, which included sex; T2DM in relatives; insufficient physical activity; unbalanced diet; age ≥ 45 years; ≥4 attacks per year; presence of tophi; BMI ≥30 kg/m2; allopurinol, febuxostat, glucocorticoids, diuretics, metformin, colchicine; GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2; serum uric acid level (sUA) ≥ 420 µmol/L and ≥ 480 µmol/L. T2DM developed in 108 (24.3%) patients. According to the multivariate model, the presence of ≥4 attacks of arthritis per year increased the risk of T2DM (OR = 5.23; 95% CI: 2.98-9.19; p = 0.0001); presence of tophi (OR = 2.61; 95% CI: 1.50-4.54; p = 0.001); sUA ≥ 480 µmol/L (OR = 2.26; 95% CI: 1.02-5.00; p = 0.144); diuretics (OR = 2.35; 95% CI: 1.19-4.64; p = 0.014). Febuxostat (OR = 0.31; 95% CI: 0.11-0.84; p = 0.022) and metformin (OR = 0.49; 95% CI: 0.21-1.16; p = 0.107) reduced the risk of developing T2DM. Risk of T2DM in patients with gout is associated with high incidence of arthritis attacks, MK ≥ 480 μmol/L, hypertension, diuretic use, and febuxostat and metformin reduces risk.
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- O V Zheliabina
- Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology, Moscow, Russia.
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- Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology, Moscow, Russia
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- Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology, Moscow, Russia
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- Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology, Moscow, Russia
- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health Care of Russian Federation (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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Choi J, Joe H, Oh JE, Cho YJ, Shin HS, Heo NH. The correlation between NAFLD and serum uric acid to serum creatinine ratio. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0288666. [PMID: 37463147 PMCID: PMC10353803 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND With the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) increasing worldwide, many noninvasive techniques have been used to improve its diagnosis. Recently, the serum uric acid/creatinine (sUA/sCr) ratio was identified as an indicator of fatty liver disease. Therefore, we examined the relationship between sUA/sCr levels and ultrasound-diagnosed NAFLD in Korean adults. METHODS This study included 16,666 20-year-olds or older who received health checkups at a university hospital's health promotion center from January to December 2021. Among them, 11,791 non-patients with and without NAFLD were analyzed, excluding those without abdominal ultrasound, those without data on fatty liver, cancer, or chronic kidney disease severity, those with a history of alcohol abuse, and those with serum hs-CRP <5 mg/L. The odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of the sUA/sCr ratio according to the presence or absence of fatty liver disease and severity were calculated after correcting for confounding variables using logistic regression analysis. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and area under the curve (AUC) of the sUA/sCr ratio confirmed and compared the sensitivity and specificity of NAFLD and serum uric acid. RESULTS sUA/sCr increased with fatty liver severity, and the post-correction OR in the NAFLD group was 1.183 (95% CI: 1.137-1.231) compared to the group without NAFLD. Concerning the fatty liver severity, the post-correction OR in the mild NAFLD group increased to 1.147 (95% CI: 1.099-1.196), and that in the moderate-to-severe NAFLD group increased to 1.275 (95% CI: 1.212-1.341) compared to the group without NAFLD. The sensitivity of sUA/sCr to fatty liver severity was 57.9% for the non-NAFLD group, 56.7% for the mild NAFLD group, and 59.0% for the moderate-to-severe NAFLD group; the specificity of sUA/sCr to fatty liver severity 61.4% for the non-NAFLD group, 57.3% for the mild NAFLD group, and 65.2% for the moderate-to-severe NAFLD group. CONCLUSION NAFLD severity is associated with sUA/sCR.
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- Jangwon Choi
- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Chungnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Chungnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Chungnam, Republic of Korea
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- Biostatics Department of Clinical Trial Center, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Chungnam, Korea
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Han Y, Zhou Z, Zhang Y, Zhao G, Xu B. The Association of Surrogates of Insulin Resistance with Hyperuricemia among Middle-Aged and Older Individuals: A Population-Based Nationwide Cohort Study. Nutrients 2023; 15:3139. [PMID: 37513557 PMCID: PMC10385684 DOI: 10.3390/nu15143139] [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: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, triglyceride-to-high-density-lipoprotein-cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio, metabolic score for insulin resistance (METS-IR) and TyG with body mass index (TyG-BMI) have been proposed as indicators of insulin resistance (IR). This study aimed to explore the association between these IR surrogates and their longitudinal variation with the development of hyperuricemia in a middle-aged and older Chinese population. Data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) was used to identify 5269 participants aged ≥45 years. Logistic regression was used to assess the effect of IR surrogates and their variations on the risk of hyperuricemia. After four years of follow-up, 517 (9.81%) participants developed incident hyperuricemia. Increased baseline values of TyG, TG/HDL, METS-IR, and TyG-BMI were all significantly associated with higher risks of hyperuricemia. Compared to individuals with maintained low levels of IR surrogates, those with low-to-high and maintained high variation patterns had a significantly higher risk of hyperuricemia. These four IR surrogates have comparable predictive ability for hyperuricemia. This study provides evidence of the associations between IR and hyperuricemia. Early intervention among middle-aged and elderly Chinese individuals with high IR levels may effectively reduce the burden of hyperuricemia.
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- Yutong Han
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (Fudan University), Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (Fudan University), Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (Fudan University), Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (Fudan University), Shanghai 200032, China
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Liu W, Peng J, Wu Y, Ye Z, Zong Z, Wu R, Li H. Immune and inflammatory mechanisms and therapeutic targets of gout: An update. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 121:110466. [PMID: 37311355 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110466] [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: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Gout is an autoimmune disease characterized by acute or chronic inflammation and damage to bone joints induced due to the precipitation of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals. In recent years, with the continuous development of animal models and ongoing clinical investigations, more immune cells and inflammatory factors have been found to play roles in gouty inflammation. The inflammatory network involved in gout has been discovered, providing a new perspective from which to develop targeted therapy for gouty inflammation. Studies have shown that neutrophil macrophages and T lymphocytes play important roles in the pathogenesis and resolution of gout, and some inflammatory cytokines, such as those in the interleukin-1 (IL-1) family, have been shown to play anti-inflammatory or proinflammatory roles in gouty inflammation, but the mechanisms underlying their roles are unclear. In this review, we explore the roles of inflammatory cytokines, inflammasomes and immune cells in the course of gout development and the research status of therapeutic drugs used for inflammation to provide insights into future targeted therapy for gouty inflammation and the direction of gout pathogenesis research.
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- Wenji Liu
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China; The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China; The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China
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- Queen Mary College of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China; The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 1 MinDe Road, 330006 Nanchang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 330006 Nanchang, China.
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Zhu B, Cao M, Wu Q, Liu K, Guo W, Zhao Z. Exploring the Association between Low-dose Aspirin Intake and Hyperuricemia in Individuals over 40: A Cross-Sectional Study using NHANES Data (2011-2018). Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e939546. [PMID: 37282368 PMCID: PMC10626991 DOI: 10.12659/msm.939546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Long-term aspirin treatment was recommended for secondary prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. However, some studies reveal low-dose aspirin (LDA) can raise serum uric acid (SUA) levels. Thus, the purpose of this study was to analyze whether LDA intake is associated with hyperuricemia. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data was collected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2011 and 2018. All participants over 40 years old and who selected "preventive aspirin use" were included in the study. Logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate the relationship between LDA intake and hyperuricemia. The stratified analysis was based on race and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). RESULTS A total of 3540 participants were included in the study. Of them, 805 (22.7%) took LDA, and 190 (31.6%) had hyperuricemia. There was no significant association between hyperuricemia and LDA intake (OR=1.22, 95% CI: 0.97-1.54) after adjusting for confounding factors. However, further subgroup analysis by age showed a significant association between LDA intake and hyperuricemia (OR=3.44, 95% CI: 1.88-6.27) among those 40 to 50 years of age. After adjusting for confounding factors, the relationship was still significant (OR=2.28, 95% CI: 1.10-4.73); we also found that race (Hispanic American, OR=1.84, 95% CI: 1.11-3.06) and eGFR under 60 mL/min/1.73 m² (OR=1.94, 95% CI: 1.04-3.62) may play important roles in the development of hyperuricemia. CONCLUSIONS LDA does not increase the hyperuricemia risk in people over 40 years. However, those aged between 40 and 50 years, Hispanic American, and with impaired renal function should have careful evaluation during LDA treatment.
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- Bin Zhu
- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, PR China
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- Infectious Center, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, PR China
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- DHC Mediway Technology Co Ltd., Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Emergency, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, PR China
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Li S, Feng L, Sun X, Ding J, Zhou W. Association between serum uric acid and measures of adiposity in Chinese adults: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e072317. [PMID: 37225271 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072317] [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] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purposes of the study were to investigate the detailed association of serum uric acid (SUA) with visceral fat area (VFA) and body fat percentage (BFP) as calculated by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and build non-invasive diagnosis models of hyperuricaemia by combining obesity-related indicators, age and sex. METHOD A total of 19 343 adults were included. Multivariable regression analysis models were employed to analyse the association of SUA with VFA and BFP. Receiver operating characteristic curves were generated to diagnose hyperuricaemia in adults. RESULTS After fully adjusting for covariates, SUA was positively associated with VFA, BFP and body mass index (BMI) with βs of 0.447, 2.522 and 4.630 (95% CI= (0.412 to 0.482), (2.321 to 2.723) and (4.266 to 4.994)). After stratification by gender, this association persists (p<0.001). Fitted smoothing curves identified non-linear relationships between SUA and both VFA and BMI after full adjustment in males (inflection points: 93.9 cm2 and 30.9 kg/m2). A non-linear relationship also exists between SUA and BFP in females (inflection point: 34.5%). A combined model incorporating BFP, BMI, age and sex exhibited the best ability to diagnose hyperuricaemia (AUC (area under the curve) =0.805, specificity=0.602, sensitivity=0.878). For normal-weight and lean populations, individuals with hyperuricaemia tended to have higher levels of VFA and BFP in females and males, respectively (p<0.001). The combination of VFA, BFP, BMI, age and sex exhibited the best ability to diagnose hyperuricaemia in normal-weight and lean populations (AUC=0.803, specificity=0.671, sensitivity=0.836). CONCLUSION VFA and BFP are independent factors associated with SUA. In males, SUA shows a non-linear relationship with VFA and BMI. In females, SUA and BFP exhibit a non-linear relationship. In normal-weight and lean individuals, the accumulation of VFA and BFP may be involved in hyperuricaemia. VFA and BFP were helpful in diagnosing hyperuricaemia in adults, especially for normal-weight and lean populations.
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- Shuying Li
- Department of Health Management Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Health Management Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Health Management Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Health Management Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Health Management Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Sheridan N, Love T, Kenealy T. Is there equity of patient health outcomes across models of general practice in Aotearoa New Zealand? A national cross-sectional study. Int J Equity Health 2023; 22:79. [PMID: 37143152 PMCID: PMC10157126 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-023-01893-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary care in Aotearoa New Zealand is largely delivered by general practices, heavily subsidised by government. Te Tiriti o Waitangi (1840) guarantees equal health outcomes for Māori and non-Māori, but differences are stark and longstanding. Seven models of primary care have evolved. We hypothesised that patient health outcomes would differ between models of care; and that Māori, Pacific peoples and those living in material deprivation would have poorer outcomes from primary care. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study of patient-level data from national datasets and practices, at 30 September 2018, using multilevel mixed effects regression analyses (patients clustered within practices). Primary outcomes, considered to be measures of unmet need for primary care, were polypharmacy (≥ 65 years), HbA1c testing in adults with diabetes, childhood immunisations (6 months), ambulatory sensitive hospitalisations (0-14, 45-64 years) and emergency department attendances. Explanatory variables adjusted for patient and practice characteristics. Equity, by model of care, ethnicity and deprivation, was assumed if they showed no significant association with patient outcomes. Patient characteristics included: age, ethnicity, deprivation, multi-morbidity, first specialist assessments and practice continuity. Practice characteristics included: size, funding and doctor continuity. Clinical input (consultations and time with nurses and doctors) was considered a measure of practice response. RESULTS The study included 924 general practices with 4,491,964 enrolled patients. Traditional practices enrolled 73% of the population, but, on average, the proportion of Māori, Pacific and people living with material deprivation was low in any one Traditional practice. Patients with high health needs disproportionately enrolled in Māori, Pacific and Trust/NGO practices. There were multiple associations between models of care and patient health outcomes in fully adjusted regressions. No one model of care out-performed others across all outcomes. Patients with higher health need received more clinical input but this was insufficient to achieve equity in all outcomes. Being a Māori or Pacific patient, or living in material deprivation, across models of care, remained associated with poorer outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Model-level associations with poor patient outcomes suggest inequity in measures that might be used to target investment in primary care.
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- Sapere Research Group, Wellington, Aotearoa, New Zealand
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Bai L, Wu C, Lei S, Zou M, Wang S, Zhang Z, Bao Z, Ren Z, Liu K, Ma Q, Ou H, Lan Z, Wang Q, Chen L. Potential anti-gout properties of Wuwei Shexiang pills based on network pharmacology and pharmacological verification. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 305:116147. [PMID: 36608779 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Wuwei Shexiang Pills (WWSX), a classic Tibetan medicine, consists of Chebulae Fructus (removed pit), Aucklandiae Radix, Moschus, Aconiti Fiavi Radix, and Acori Calami Rhizoma. It is used clinically in China to treat joint pain, swelling and other symptoms, and has the function of dispelling wind and relieving pain. However, to date, the mechanism of how it works against gout is still unclear. AIMS OF THE STUDY Using network pharmacology, molecular docking and pharmacological verification to explore the potential anti-gout properties of WWSX. MATERIALS AND METHODS With the use of UPLC-Q/TOF-MS, the main components of WWSX were obtained and screened for potential anti-inflammatory components by network pharmacology and molecular docking. The anti-inflammatory activity of the components screened from WWSX was also tested by in vitro assays. The anti-gout mechanism of WWSX was predicted by network pharmacology, and the pharmacological validation experiments using gouty arthritis model and mouse air pouch model were used to explore the multifaceted mechanism of WWSX to modify gout. RESULT Thirty-eight active ingredients were obtained from the UPLC-Q/TOF-MS detection. The network pharmacology and molecular docking analysis showed that 104 co-targets were participated in the treatment of gout, and the main signaling pathways involved were NOD-like receptor pathway, NF-κB pathway and MAPK pathway. Pharmacological evaluation showed that WWSX could significantly improve gout in gouty arthritis models and mouse air pouch models by modulating the above pathways. CONCLUSION This work has predicted and validated the anti-inflammatory material basis and predicted the anti-gout mechanism of WWSX which was verified by network pharmacology, molecular docking and in vitro cellular studies. The results reveal the mechanism of WWSX in the treatment of gout and provide a theoretical basis for its clinical application.
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- Lijie Bai
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- Li Shizhen Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd, Huanggang, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.
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- School of Information and Safety Engineering, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan, 430073, Hubei, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China.
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Su X, Liu J, Sun N, Huo Y. Hyperuricemia is associated with more cardiometabolic risk factors in hypertensive younger Chinese adults than in elderly. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1133724. [PMID: 37008332 PMCID: PMC10063877 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1133724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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BackgroundNumerous studies have shown that hyperuricemia (HUA) is associated with cardiovascular and renal outcomes, but few studies specifically explored the effect of age on this relationship. Therefore, our study aimed to explore the relationship between HUA and other cardiometabolic risk factors in different age groups.MethodsThis cross-section study used the data from Survey on uric acid in Chinese subjects with essential hypertension (SUCCESS). We performed multivariate logistic regressions in different age groups.ResultsAfter adjusting for potential confounders, among young and middle-aged adults less than 60, HUA was associated with higher body mass index (BMI, adjusted OR = 1.114, 95% CI: 1.057–1.174), higher fasting blood glucose (FBG, adjusted OR = 1.099, 95% CI: 1.003–1.205), triglycerides (TG, adjusted OR = 1.425, 95% CI: 1.247–1.629), higher low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C, adjusted OR = 1.171, 95% CI: 1.025–1.337), and lower estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR, adjusted OR = 0.992, 95% CI: 0.988–0.996). Among elderly adults 60 years or older, HUA was associated with higher SBP (adjusted OR = 1.024, 95% CI: 1.005–1.042), higher TG (adjusted OR = 1.716, 95% CI: 1.466–2.009), and higher LDL-C (adjusted OR = 1.595, 95% CI: 1.366–1.863).ConclusionHUA is associated with more cardiometabolic risk factors in younger adults with hypertension (HT). Comprehensive management of HT with HUA is needed in clinical settings.
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- Department of Hypertension, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
- Cardio-Metabolic Laboratory, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hypertension, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
- Cardio-Metabolic Laboratory, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hypertension, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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Wang Z, Song L, Li X, Xiao Y, Huang Y, Zhang Y, Li J, Li M, Ren Z. Lactiplantibacillus pentosus P2020 protects the hyperuricemia and renal inflammation in mice. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1094483. [PMID: 36891165 PMCID: PMC9987516 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1094483] [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: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Introduction Hyperuricemia (HUA) is a common metabolic disease, and its prevalence has been increasing worldwide. Pharmaceutical drugs have been used for controlling HUA but they all have certain side effects, which thus calls for discovering alternative options including using treatment of probiotics to prevent the development of HUA. Methods We established HUA mice model induced by potassium oxonate and adenine and performed in vivo experiments to verify the ability to lower serum uric acid of Lactiplantibacillus pentosus P2020 (LPP), a probiotics stain extracted from Chinese pickle. We also tried to discussed the underlying mechanisms. Results Oral administration with LPP significantly decreased serum uric acid and reduced renal inflammatory response by downregulating multiple inflammation pathways including NK-kB, MAPK, and TNFα. We also found that LPP administration significantly promoted uric acid excretion by regulating expression of transporters in the kidney and ileum. In addition, LPP intake improved intestinal barrier function and modulated the composition of gut microbiota. Discussion These results suggest that probiotics LPP may have a promising potential to protect against development of HUA and HUA-related renal damage, and its working mechanisms involve regulation of inflammation pathways and expression of transporters in the kidney and ileum.
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Research Units of Discovery of Unknown Bacteria and Function (2018 RU010), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Research Units of Discovery of Unknown Bacteria and Function (2018 RU010), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Research Units of Discovery of Unknown Bacteria and Function (2018 RU010), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Research Units of Discovery of Unknown Bacteria and Function (2018 RU010), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Research Units of Discovery of Unknown Bacteria and Function (2018 RU010), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Third Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Maiyata Institute for Beneficial Bacteria, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Research Units of Discovery of Unknown Bacteria and Function (2018 RU010), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Hong Y, Chen X, Li Z, Zhang X, Zhou C, Wang Y, Wang G, Wu W, Zhou D, Feng Li H. A lifetime economic research of universal HLA-B*58:01 genotyping or febuxostat initiation therapy in Chinese gout patients with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease. Pharmacogenet Genomics 2023; 33:24-34. [PMID: 36729770 DOI: 10.1097/fpc.0000000000000488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate Chinese long-term economic impact of universal human leukocyte antigen B (HLA-B)*58:01 genotyping-guided urate-lowering therapy or febuxostat initiation therapy for gout patients with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD) from perspective of healthcare system. METHODS A Markov model embedded in a decision tree was structured including four mutually exclusive health states (uncontrolled-on-therapy, controlled-on-therapy, uncontrolled-off-therapy, and death). Mainly based on Chinese real-world data, the incremental costs per quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) gained were evaluated from three groups (universal HLA-B*58:01 testing strategy, and no genotyping prior to allopurinol or febuxostat initiation therapy) at 25-year time horizon. All costs were adjusted to 2021 levels based on Chinese Consumer Price Index and were discounted by 5% annually. One-way and probability sensitivity analysis were performed. RESULTS Among these three groups, universal HLA-B*58:01 genotyping was the most cost-effective strategy in base-case analysis according to Chinese average willingness-to-pay threshold of $37 654.50 per QALY. The based incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was $31784.55 per QALY, associated with 0.046 additional QALYs and $1463.81 increment costs per patient at a 25-year time horizon compared with no genotyping prior to allopurinol initiation strategy. Sensitivity analysis showed 64.3% robustness of these results. CONCLUSION From Chinese perspective of healthcare system, HLA-B*58:01 genotyping strategy was cost-effective for gout patients with mild to moderate CKD in mainland China, especially in the most developed area, such as Beijing and Shanghai. Therefore, we suggest China's health authorities choose the genotyping strategy and make different recommendations according to the differences of local conditions.
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- Yuan Hong
- Department of Pharmacy, Wuxi Children's Hospital
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital affiliated to Soochow University and Wuxi Orthopaedic Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital affiliated to Soochow University and Wuxi Orthopaedic Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital affiliated to Soochow University and Wuxi Orthopaedic Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuxi Children's Hospital
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, National Children's Medical Center, Shanghai
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wuxi Children's Hospital
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University and Wuxi Orthopaedic Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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Liu H, Peng S, Yuan H, He Y, Tang J, Zhang X. Chinese herbal medicine combined with western medicine for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperuricemia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1102513. [PMID: 36762115 PMCID: PMC9902346 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1102513] [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] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background: Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) has the advantage of being safe and effective and has been widely used in clinical practice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with hyperuricemia (HUA), but its overall efficacy and safety remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CHM for the treatment of T2DM with HUA based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to provide clinical evidence. Methods: The protocol evaluated in this study is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022351519). As of November 2022, eight databases were searched, and RCTs of CHM for the treatment of T2DM with HUA were included. Outcome indicators observed included fasting blood glucose (FBG), 2-h postprandial glucose (2hPG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), uric acid (UA), triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), overall effectiveness, and adverse events. Utilizing Review Manager 5.4, Stata V14.0, and GRADEpro, the included studies were evaluated, and the quality of the evidence was determined. Results: 18 RCTs covering 1,311 patients were included in this study. The results of the study demonstrated that the combination of CHM and western medicine (WM) was more effective in treating patients with T2DM with HUA than WM alone, with significant improvements in FBG (weighted mean differences (WMD) = -0.60.95% confidence interval (CI) [-0.81, -0.40], p < 0.00001), 2hPG (WMD = -1.12.95% CI [-1.64, -0.60], p < 0.0001), HbA1c (WMD = -0.80.95% CI [-1.04, -0.56], p < 0.00001), UA (WMD = -53.47.95% CI [-67.45, -39.48], p < 0.00001), TG (WMD = -0.56.95% CI [-0.74, -0.38], p < 0.00001), TC (WMD = -0.49.95% CI [-0.65, -0.33], p < 0.00001), and overall effective rate (risk ratio (RR) = 1.29.95%CI [1.13, 1.48], p = 0.0002). The quality of evidence for all outcomes was low. Conclusion: Compared with WM alone, the combination of CHM and WM was more effective in treating patients with T2DM with HUA, with significant improvements in glucose metabolism, uric acid, and lipids. However, further evaluation by high-quality RCT results is needed due to the low quality and high heterogeneity of the evidence. Systematic Review Registration: [https://systematicreview.gov/], identifier [CRD42022351519].
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- Hongyan Liu
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China,*Correspondence: Xiyu Zhang,
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Deng XL, Yi HW, Xiao J, Zhang XF, Zhao J, Sun M, Wen XS, Liu ZQ, Gao L, Li ZY, Ge P, Yu Q, Zhang DY. Serum uric acid: A risk factor for right ventricular dysfunction and prognosis in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1143458. [PMID: 36950688 PMCID: PMC10025558 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1143458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hyperuricemia and right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) are both widespread in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) patients. RVD is associated with a poor prognosis in HFpEF. The correlation between serum uric acid (UA) levels and right ventricular function is unclear. The prognostic performance of UA in patients with HFpEF needs further validation. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 210 patients with HFpEF were included in the study and divided into two groups according to UA level: the normal UA group (≤7 mg/dl) and the high UA group (>7 mg/dl). The variables examined included clinical characteristics, echocardiography, and serum biochemical parameters. Right ventricular function was assessed by tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) and tricuspid annular peak systolic velocity (TAPSV). Baseline characteristics were compared between the two groups, and the correlation between baseline UA and RVD was assessed using multifactorial binary logistic regression. Kaplan-Meier curves were used to describe all-cause mortality and heart failure readmission. Results showed that right ventricular function parameters were worse in the high UA group. After adjusting for UA, left ventricular posterior wall thickness (LVPWT), N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), atrial fibrillation (AF), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), UA (odds ratio = 2.028; p < 0.001) was independently associated with RVD, and UA >7 mg/dl (HR = 2.98; p < 0.001) was associated with heart failure readmission in patients with HFpEF. CONCLUSION Elevated serum UA is closely associated with RVD and significantly associated with the heart failure readmission rate in patients with HFpEF.
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- Xiang-liang Deng
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Huang H, Tong Y, Fu T, Lin D, Li H, Xu L, Zhang S, Yin Y, Gao Y. Effect of Bining decoction on gouty nephropathy: a network pharmacology analysis and preliminary validation of gut microbiota in a mouse model. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022; 10:1271. [PMID: 36618800 PMCID: PMC9816844 DOI: 10.21037/atm-22-5523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Background To use network pharmacology and gut microbiota sequencing to investigate the probable mechanism of Bining decoction (BN) in the treatment of gouty nephropathy (GN). Methods Firstly, the mechanism of therapeutic effects of BN on GN were collected by integrating network pharmacology. Secondly, the treatment effects of BN against GN in 30 Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) mice were evaluated by performing biochemical tests [uric acid, blood urea nitrogen, and creatinine (UA, BUN, and Cr)] and evaluating the renal weight index. Finally, 16S rRNA sequencing was utilized for elucidating the therapeutical effect of BN in GN. Results The results of gut microbiota sequencing analysis showed the abundance of Faecalibaculum, Romboutsia, Bifidobacterium, Bacteroides, Odoribacter, Lachnospiraceae NK4A136 group, unclassified_f__Lachnospiraceae, Roseburia, norank_f__Lachnospiraceae, Lactobacillus, Dubosiella, norank_f__Muribaculaceae, and Turicibacter in the BN group had a significant changed between-group comparisons. Using a network pharmacology-related database, 413 active components of BN were identified, as well as 1,085 GN-associated targets. The 118 targets of disease targets and component targets were mapped, of which the top 10 genes were selected. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) results showed that 157 pathways were enriched, which was partially consistent with the metabolic pathways of gut microbiota sequencing analysis. Conclusions Combining 16S rRNA gene sequencing and network pharmacology analysis, similar signaling pathways were followed: "Pathways in cancer" and "Adipocytokine signaling pathway". The results reveal that BN increases the abundance of Turicibacter, regulates the expression of JAK2 in the JAK/STAT pathway, increases the beneficial bacteria Turicibacter associated with intestinal butyric acid, which could enhance the intestinal barrier, and exert anti-inflammatory effects.
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- Huili Huang
- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, First Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- School of Arts and Sciences, Brandeis University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Mudanjiang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Mudanjiang, China
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- Department of Discipline Inspection and Supervision, Mudanjiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mudanjiang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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Tong S, Zhang P, Cheng Q, Chen M, Chen X, Wang Z, Lu X, Wu H. The role of gut microbiota in gout: Is gut microbiota a potential target for gout treatment. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:1051682. [PMID: 36506033 PMCID: PMC9730829 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.1051682] [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] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Numerous studies have demonstrated that gut microbiota is essential for the host's health because it regulates the host's metabolism, endocrine, and immune systems. In recent years, increasing evidence has shown that gut microbiota plays a role in the onset and progression of gout. Changes in the composition and metabolism of the gut microbiota, result in abnormalities of uric acid degradation, increasing uric acid generation, releasing pro-inflammatory mediators, and intestinal barrier damage in developing gout. As a result, gout therapy that targets gut microbiota has drawn significant interest. This review summarized how the gut microbiota contributes to the pathophysiology of gout and how gout affects the gut microbiota. Additionally, this study explained how gut microbiota might serve as a unique index for the diagnosis of gout and how conventional gout treatment medicines interact with it. Finally, prospective therapeutic approaches focusing on gut microbiota for the prevention and treatment of gout were highlighted, which may represent a future avenue in gout treatment.
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- *Correspondence: Xiaoyong Lu, ; Huaxiang Wu,
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Treatment of Gout with TCM Using Turmeric and Corn Silk: A Concise Review Article and Pharmacology Network Analysis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:3143733. [PMID: 36276864 PMCID: PMC9586733 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3143733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This work aimed to study the compounds, targets, and pathways of turmeric and corn silk for gout and to explore the mechanism of "the same disease with different treatments" based on network pharmacology and molecular docking. METHODS We used the TCMSP, PubChem, and SEA databases to screen the compounds and targets of turmeric and corn silk, gout-related proteins through TTD, Drugbank, DisGeNET, GeneCards, OMIM, and PharmGkb, and used Cytoscape to construct a "compound-target-disease" network. Then, we constructed a protein-protein interaction network (PPI) and used Metascape to perform GO and KEGG analysis. Finally, molecular docking (SYBYL) was used to verify the degree of binding between key targets and compounds. RESULTS We found bisacumol, campesterol, and stigmasterol to be the main turmeric compounds that exerted a marked effect on gout treatment by targeting protein processing in the endoplasmic reticulum through the HSPA1B, HSP90AB1, and STUB1 proteins. The main corn silk compound, Mandenol, treated gout by targeting the Hippo signaling pathway through the CTNNB1, YWHAG, and YWHAZ proteins. CONCLUSION Turmeric and corn silk can treat the same disease, gout, through different pathways and targets. The scientific connotation of "same disease with different treatments" can be preliminarily clarified by analyzing targets and pathways.
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Zou C, Wang Z, Huang W, Lu J, Guo VY, Zhang Y, Zang S, Yang J, Han L, Jiang G. Linear and non-linear Mendelian randomization analyses of sex-specific associations between sleep duration and hyperuricemia. Front Nutr 2022; 9:920791. [PMID: 36337652 PMCID: PMC9632753 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.920791] [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] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Observational studies have suggested a potential non-linear association between sleep duration and hyperuricemia. However, the causal nature and sex-specific differences are poorly understood. We aimed to determine the shape of sex-specific causal associations between sleep duration and hyperuricemia in the UK Biobank. Methods Logistic regression was used to investigate the observational association between self-reported sleep duration and hyperuricemia among 387,980 white British participants (mean age: 56.9 years and 46.0% males). Linear and non-linear Mendelian Randomization (MR) analyses were performed to assess the causal association between continuous sleep duration and hyperuricemia. The causal effects of genetically predicted short (<7 h) and long (>8 h) sleep durations on hyperuricemia were further estimated, respectively. Results Traditional observational analysis suggested U- and J-shaped associations between sleep duration and hyperuricemia in females and males, respectively. Linear MR did not support the causal effect of sleep duration on hyperuricemia. Non-linear MR demonstrated an approximately U-shaped causal association between continuous sleep duration and hyperuricemia in overall participants and females, but not in males. Genetically predicted short sleep duration was significantly associated with hyperuricemia in females (OR [95% CI]: 1.21 [1.08–1.36]; P = 0.001), but not in males (1.08 [0.98–1.18]; P = 0.137). By contrast, genetically predicted long sleep duration was not significantly associated with the risk of hyperuricemia in either females or males. Conclusion Genetically predicted short sleep duration is a potential causal risk factor for hyperuricemia for females but has little effect on males. Long sleep duration does not appear to be causally associated with hyperuricemia.
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- Chenfeng Zou
- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Shenzhen Longhua Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai Fifth People’s Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Longgang District Maternal & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City, Shenzhen, China,*Correspondence: Guozhi Jiang, ;
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- Department of Global Health, Ningbo Institute of Life and Health Industry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China,*Correspondence: Guozhi Jiang, ;
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- School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China,*Correspondence: Guozhi Jiang, ;
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Yuanyuan Q, Yunhua H, Qingyun C, Min G, Lujie Z, Peng W, Lin F. The prevalence of hyperuricemia and its correlates in Zhuang nationality, Nanning, Guangxi Province. J Clin Lab Anal 2022; 36:e24711. [PMID: 36189790 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24711] [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: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hyperuricemia has an increasing incidence in various regions year by year, in this study, we evaluated the prevalence of hyperuricemia in a routine physical examination in Nanning, Guangxi Province, and analyzed the influencing factors of hyperuricemia, aiming to provide evidence for the prevention and treatment of hyperuricemia and related diseases. METHODS Data were collected from 1957 patients who underwent physical examinations at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University in China since 2017. Questionnaires were structured, including subjects' demographics, lifestyle, personal history, chronic disease history, medication history, etc. UA (uricase method), TC (cholesterol oxidase method), TG (glycerol phosphate oxidase method), HDL-C (direct method), LDL-C (direct method), BUN (rate method), creatinine (sarine oxidase method), and GLU (oxidase-peroxidase method) were detected. Independent risk factors for hyperuricemia were determined by bivariate non-conditional logistic regression analysis. RESULTS The overall prevalence of hyperuricemia was 16.6% (19.5% in males and 14.9% in females). Gender, waist circumference, BMI, the proportion of drinking, hypertension, high education, serum concentrations of TC, TG, LDL-C, BUN, and creatinine were significantly higher and the serum concentration of HDL-C was significantly lower in patients with and without hyperuricemia (all p < 0.05). Waist circumference, BMI, BUN, and creatinine were independent risk factors for hyperuricemia. CONCLUSION The prevalence of hyperuricemia is very high in Guangxi. Public health lectures should be conducted to encourage people to establish a healthy lifestyle and strengthen early intervention for hyperuricemia to reduce the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular and other related diseases.
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- Qin Yuanyuan
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Health Management Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Health Management Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Health Management Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Health Management Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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Zhou W, Shan N, Wei J, Zhou Y, Men M. Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between lipid accumulation product and hyperuricemia. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2022; 32:2348-2355. [PMID: 35965249 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2022.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Lipid accumulation product (LAP) is a novel, sex-specific, index-describing lipid over accumulation. Previous studies used baseline LAP for predicting hyperuricaemia; however, the relationship between them is unclear. We aimed to investigate the relationship between LAP and the risk of hyperuricaemia in the Central Chinese population. METHODS AND RESULTS This large-scale observational study comprised a cross-sectional population sample and a prospective cohort of 44,294 healthy subjects. This study examined the association between LAP and the risk of hyperuricaemia in the total sample and subgroups using multiple logistic regression analysis and multivariate cox proportional hazards model analysis. As a result, there was a dose-response relationship between LAP and the risk of hyperuricaemia. The prevalence of hyperuricaemia was 13.4% in the cross-sectional study. During 9 years of follow-up, hyperuricaemia occurred in 928 (19.8%) participants. The corresponding hazard ratios after multiple adjustments of hyperuricaemia in the second, third and fourth quartile were 1.34 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.04-1.72), 2.01 (95% CI, 1.54-2.63), and 2.44 (95% CI, 1.80-3.30)-fold higher vs. the first quartile, respectively. Subgroup analyses showed that the association between LAP and the risk of hyperuricaemia was more pronounced in females, individuals≤49 years old and subjects with eGFR ≥60 ml/min/1.73 m2. CONCLUSION LAP was positively related to the risk of hyperuricaemia in the Central Chinese population, particularly in women, individuals≤49 years old and adults with relatively normal renal function. These findings suggested the potential of LAP as an independent risk indicator in preventing hyperuricaemia.
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- Health Management Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410008, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410008, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Health Management Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410008, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Nursing, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410008, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- Health Management Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 410008, Changsha, Hunan, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China.
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Wang H, Yao J, Ding N, He Y. Correlation of uric acid with body mass index based on NHANES 2013-2018 data: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30646. [PMID: 36181053 PMCID: PMC9524866 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Clinical investigation of obesity-related risk factors aids in the early detection, prevention, and management of obesity. We aimed to examine the association between obesity and serum uric acid (sUA). A cross-sectional study was conducted including 18473 subjects from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The exposure and outcome variables were sUA and body mass index (BMI), respectively. The weighted multivariate linear regression models and smooth curve fittings were conducted to assess the association between sUA and BMI. There were significantly positive correlations between sUA and BMI in both males and females (β = 1.414, 95% CI: 1.323-1.505, P < .0001, β = 1.853, 95% CI: 1.740-1.966, P < .0001, respectively). Furthermore, individuals in the higher sUA quartiles had higher BMI than those in the lowest quartile in both males and females. Subgroup analyses were stratified by race/ethnicity, results indicated the positive association of sUA with BMI in males remained in all races including Mexican American (β = 1.203, 95% CI: 0.965-1.442, P < .0001), other Hispanic (β = 1.126, 95% CI: 0.858-1.395, P < .0001), non-Hispanic White (β = 1.493, 95% CI: 1.343-1.642, P < .0001), non-Hispanic Black (β = 1.331, 95% CI: 1.122-1.540, P < .0001), and other races (β = 1.329, 95% CI: 1.115-1.544, P < .0001). And the positive association of sUA with BMI in females also remained in all races including Mexican American (β = 1.806, 95% CI: 1.520-2.092, P < .0001), other Hispanic (β = 2.033, 95% CI: 1.687-2.379, P < .0001), non-Hispanic White (β = 1.847, 95% CI: 1.657-2.037, P < .0001), non-Hispanic Black (β = 2.141, 95% CI: 1.874-2.408, P < .0001), and other races (β = 1.348, 95% CI: 1.081-1.615, P < .0001). The current cross-sectional study with 18473 US participants found that an elevated sUA was positively correlated with a higher BMI in males, females, and all kinds of races.
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- Huashuai Wang
- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Hunan, China
- Department of Anorectal Surgery, Hunan Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Hunan, China
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- School of Second Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Hunan, China
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- School of Second Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yongheng He, Department of Anorectal Surgery, Hunan Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Hunan 410006, China (e-mail: )
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Wang X, Han Y, Liu Y, Hu H. Association between serum uric acid-to-creatinine ratio and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a cross-sectional study in Chinese non-obese people with a normal range of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. BMC Gastroenterol 2022; 22:419. [PMID: 36104672 PMCID: PMC9472393 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-022-02500-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Objective Evidence regarding the relationship between serum uric acid-to-creatinine (SUA/Scr) ratio and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in Chinese non-obese people is still limited. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to analyze the association between the SUA/Scr ratio and NAFLD.
Methods This study was a cross-sectional study that non-selectively and consecutively collected 182,320 non-obese individuals with a normal range of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in a Chinese hospital from January 2010 to December 2014. A binary logistic regression model was used to evaluate the independent association between the SUA/Scr ratio and NAFLD. A generalized additive model (GAM) and smooth curve fitting (penalized spline method) was conducted to explore the exact shape of the curve between them. A series of sensitivity analyses were used to ensure the robustness of the results. Moreover, subgroup analyses were conducted. In addition, the diagnostic value of the SUA/Scr ratio for NAFLD was evaluated based on the area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve (AUROC). It was stated that the data had been uploaded to the DATADRYAD website. Results The average participants' age was 40.96 ± 14.05 years old, and 90,305 (49.5%) were male. The prevalence of NAFLD was 13.7%, and the mean SUA/Scr was 3.62 ± 0.92. After adjusting covariates, the results showed that SUA/Scr ratio was positively associated with NAFLD (OR = 1.424, 95%CI: 1.396, 1.454). There was also a non-linear relationship between SUA/Scr ratio and NAFLD in participants with normal kidney function, and the inflection point of the SUA/Scr ratio was 4.425. The effect sizes (OR) on the left and right sides of the inflection point were 1.551 (1.504, 1.599) and 1.234 (1.179, 1.291), respectively. And the sensitive analysis demonstrated the robustness of the results. Subgroup analysis showed a stronger association between SUA/Scr ratio and NAFLD in females and the population with age < 50 years, FPG ≤ 6.1 mmol/L, BMI < 24 kg/m2, and HDL-c ≥ 1 mmol/L. In contrast, the weaker association was probed in males and the population with age ≥ 50 years, BMI ≥ 24 kg/m2, FPG > 6.1 mmol/L, and HDL-c < 1 mmol/L. The SUA/Scr ratio had an AUC of 0.6624 (95% CI 0.6589, 0.6660) for diagnosing NAFLD. Based on the best cut-off value of 3.776, the negative predictive value of the SUA/Scr ratio for identifying NAFLD was 91.0%. Conclusion This study demonstrates an independent positive association between SUA/Scr ratio and NAFLD in Chinese non-obese people with a normal range of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. There is also a non-linear relationship between the SUA/Scr ratio and NAFLD in participants with normal kidney function, and the SUA/Scr ratio is strongly related to NAFLD when SUA/Scr ratio is less than 4.425. The SUA/Scr ratio has a certain reference value for determining NAFLD. When the SUA/Scr ratio is lower than 3.776, identifying NAFLD patients with low risk is a great reference. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12876-022-02500-w.
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Huang CM, Chen YC, Lai IL, Chen HD, Huang PH, Tu SJ, Lee YT, Yen JC, Lin CL, Liu TY, Chang JG. Exploring RNA modifications, editing, and splicing changes in hyperuricemia and gout. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:889464. [PMID: 36148448 PMCID: PMC9487523 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.889464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hyperuricemia and gout are two of the most common metabolic disorders worldwide; their incidence is increasing with changes in lifestyle, and they are correlated with many diseases, including renal and cardiovascular diseases. The majority of studies on hyperuricemia and gout have focused on the discovery of the associated genes and their functions and on the roles of monocytes and neutrophils in the development of gout. Virtually no studies investigating the epigenomics of gout disease or exploring the clinical significance of such research have been conducted. In this study, we observed that the expression of enzymes involved in RNA modifications or RNA editing was affected in uric acid (UA)- or monosodium urate (MSU)-treated cell lines. RNA alternative splicing and splicing factors were also affected by UA or MSU treatment. We used transcriptome sequencing to analyze genome-wide RNA splicing and RNA editing and found significant changes in RNA splicing and RNA editing in MSU- or UA-treated THP-1 and HEK293 cells. We further found significant changes of RNA modifications, editing, and splicing in patients with gout. The data indicate that RNA modifications, editing, and splicing play roles in gout. The findings of this study may help to understand the mechanism of RNA splicing and modifications in gout, facilitating the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
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- Chung-Ming Huang
- Center for Precision Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center for Precision Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Epigenome Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Million-Person Precision Medicine Initiative, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center for Precision Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Epigenome Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center for Precision Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center for Precision Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center for Precision Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Epigenome Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center for Precision Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Epigenome Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center for Precision Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Epigenome Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center for Precision Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Epigenome Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Million-Person Precision Medicine Initiative, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center for Precision Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Epigenome Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Jan-Gowth Chang,
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Wu ZD, Yang XK, He YS, Ni J, Wang J, Yin KJ, Huang JX, Chen Y, Feng YT, Wang P, Pan HF. Environmental factors and risk of gout. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113377. [PMID: 35500858 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Gout is a chronic disease with inflammatory arthritis caused by monosodium urate (MSU) crystals deposition, an elevated serum urate level (hyperuricaemia) is the critical factor leading to MSU crystals deposition and promoting the progression of gout. The onset and development of gout is generally the result of multiple factors, such as diet, heredity and environmental factors. Although genetics and diet are thought to play as major factors, a growing body of research evidence has highlighted that environmental factors also play a significant role in the onset and exacerbation of gout. Recent studies have shown that air pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide (SO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) may increase the risk of hospitalizations for gout, and that the changes in temperature and humidity may affect uric acid (UA) levels. There is also seasonal trend in gout. It has been demonstrated that environmental factors may induce or accelerate the production and release of pro-inflammatory mediators, causing an unbalance oxidative stress and systemic inflammation, and then participating in the overall process or a certain link of gout. Moreover, several environmental factors have shown the ability to induce the production urate and regulate the innate immune pathways, involving in the pathogenesis of gout. Nevertheless, the role of environmental factors in the etiology of gout remains unclear. In this review, we summarized the recent literatures and aimed to discuss the relationship between environmental factors (such as microclimate, season, ambient/indoor air pollution and extreme weather) and gout. We further discussed the inflammatory mechanisms of environmental factors and gout and the comprehensive effects of environmental factors on gout. We also made a prospect of the management and treatment of gout, with special consideration to environmental factors associated with gout.
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- Zheng-Dong Wu
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China
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- Teaching Center of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui, China; Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei, China.
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Phenolic Compound in Garlic (Allium sativum) and Black Garlic Potency as Antigout Using Molecular Docking Approach. JURNAL KIMIA SAINS DAN APLIKASI 2022. [DOI: 10.14710/jksa.25.7.253-263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Phenolics, including flavonoids, are bioactive components in garlic in relatively abundant amounts and are present 2–4 times more in black garlic. Both of these compounds are reported to have biological activity, with one of them acting as an antioxidant. However, its ability as an antigout is still not widely reported. Xanthine oxidase, adenine deaminase, guanine deaminase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, and 5-Nucleotidase II are involved during the production of uric acid and causes gout. This study predicted the potential of the phenolic and flavonoid compounds in garlic and black garlic as antigout in inhibiting five target receptors through a molecular docking approach. Utilizing AutoDock Tools v.1.5.7 for receptor and ligand preparation, AutoDock Vina and AutoDock4 for molecular docking, and LigPlot+ and PyMOL for visualization. About 21 compounds from the phenolic and flavonoid groups were used as test ligands and 16 reference ligands (substrate and commercial). SwissADME predicted the pharmacokinetic parameters. The results showed that apigenin, morin, resveratrol, kaempferol, (+)-catechin, isorhamnetin, and (-)-epicatechin were predicted to have good interactions at each target receptor and had the potential to be developed as candidates for multi-target antigout. Based on the pharmacokinetic parameters, all these compounds had good scores in each, making them feasible to continue in vitro or in vivo trials.
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Eun Y, Han H, Kim K, Kang S, Lee S, Kim H, Lee J, Koh EM, Cha HS. Cardiovascular risk associated with allopurinol or benzbromarone treatment in patients with gout. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis 2022; 14:1759720X221116409. [PMID: 35966182 PMCID: PMC9373176 DOI: 10.1177/1759720x221116409] [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] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background: In previous studies, cardiovascular (CV) risk was increased in patients with
gout. The effects of uric acid–lowering therapy on CV risk in gout patients
have been investigated in numerous studies; however, allopurinol and
benzbromarone have rarely been compared. Objectives: To compare CV risk based on allopurinol and benzbromarone treatment in Korean
gout patients. Design: A nationwide population-based retrospective cohort study. Methods: We used South Korea database of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment
(HIRA) service to identify gout patients ⩾18 years of age who newly started
allopurinol or benzbromarone between 2009 and 2015. The primary outcome of
the study was the occurrence of a composite CV endpoint, which included
coronary revascularization, hospitalization due to myocardial infarction,
ischemic stroke, and transient ischemic attack. Cox proportional hazard
regression analysis and Kaplan–Meier curves were used for analysis. Results: The study included 257,097 allopurinol initiators and 7868 benzbromarone
initiators. Compared with allopurinol initiators, the adjusted hazard ratio
(aHR) of the composite CV endpoint of benzbromarone initiators was 1.01 [95%
confidence interval (CI): 0.83−1.21], which was not significantly different.
The results did not change even when 1:3 propensity score matching was
performed for baseline characteristics. In subgroup analysis of high-risk
patients with CV disease, significant difference was not observed between
allopurinol and benzbromarone initiators. Conclusion: In this study, significant difference was not found in CV risk between
allopurinol and benzbromarone initiators. In the high-CV-risk group, the
incidence of CV events did not differ between allopurinol and benzbromarone
initiators.
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- Yeonghee Eun
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Statistics and Data Center, Research Institute for Future Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Statistics and Data Center, Research Institute for Future Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Korea
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Wang Z, Li Y, Liao W, Huang J, Liu Y, Li Z, Tang J. Gut microbiota remodeling: A promising therapeutic strategy to confront hyperuricemia and gout. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:935723. [PMID: 36034697 PMCID: PMC9399429 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.935723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The incidence of hyperuricemia (HUA) and gout continuously increases and has become a major public health problem. The gut microbiota, which colonizes the human intestine, has a mutually beneficial and symbiotic relationship with the host and plays a vital role in the host’s metabolism and immune regulation. Structural changes or imbalance in the gut microbiota could cause metabolic disorders and participate in the synthesis of purine-metabolizing enzymes and the release of inflammatory cytokines, which is closely related to the occurrence and development of the metabolic immune disease HUA and gout. The gut microbiota as an entry point to explore the pathogenesis of HUA and gout has become a new research hotspot. This review summarizes the characteristics of the gut microbiota in patients with HUA and gout. Meanwhile, the influence of different dietary structures on the gut microbiota, the effect of the gut microbiota on purine and uric acid metabolism, and the internal relationship between the gut microbiota and metabolic endotoxemia/inflammatory factors are explored. Moreover, the intervention effects of probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbial transplantation on HUA and gout are also systematically reviewed to provide a gut flora solution for the prevention and treatment of related diseases.
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- Zhilei Wang
- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Zhilei Wang, ; Jianyuan Tang,
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- College of Medical Technology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Zhilei Wang, ; Jianyuan Tang,
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Pálinkás M, Szabó E, Kulin A, Mózner O, Rásonyi R, Juhász P, Nagy K, Várady G, Vörös D, Zámbó B, Sarkadi B, Poór G. Genetic polymorphisms and decreased protein expression of ABCG2 urate transporters are associated with susceptibility to gout, disease severity and renal-overload hyperuricemia. Clin Exp Med 2022:10.1007/s10238-022-00848-7. [PMID: 35939175 PMCID: PMC10390358 DOI: 10.1007/s10238-022-00848-7] [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: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Gout is a common crystal induced disease of high personal and social burden, characterised by severe arthritis and comorbidity if untreated. Impaired function of ABCG2 transporter is causative in gout and may be responsible for renal-overload type hyperuricemia. Despite its importance, there is limited information on how clinical parameters correlate with protein expression and that with genetic changes. Urate and clinical parameters of 78 gouty patients and healthy controls were measured among standardised circumstances from a Hungarian population. ABCG2 membrane expression of red blood cells was determined by flow cytometry-based method and SNPs of this protein were analysed by TaqMan-based qPCR. The prevalence of ABCG2 functional polymorphisms in gouty and control patients were 32.1 and 13.7%, respectively. Most common SNP was Q141K while one sample with R236X, R383C and the lately described M71V were found in the gouty population. These polymorphisms showed strong linkage with decreased protein expression while the latter was also associated with higher fractional urate excretion (FUE) and urinary urate excretion (UUE). This study firstly evaluated ABCG2 protein expression in a clinically defined gouty population while also proving its associations between ABCG2 genetic changes and renal-overload hyperuricemia. The paper also highlighted relations between ABCG2 SNPs, gout susceptibility and disease severity characterised by an early onset disease with frequent flares and tophi formation.
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- Márton Pálinkás
- National Institute of Locomotor Diseases and Disabilities, Frankel Leo str. 38-40, 1023, Budapest, Hungary. .,Doctoral School of Molecular Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Institute of Enzymology, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Molecular Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.,Institute of Enzymology, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Molecular Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.,Institute of Enzymology, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- National Institute of Locomotor Diseases and Disabilities, Frankel Leo str. 38-40, 1023, Budapest, Hungary
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- National Institute of Locomotor Diseases and Disabilities, Frankel Leo str. 38-40, 1023, Budapest, Hungary
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- National Institute of Locomotor Diseases and Disabilities, Frankel Leo str. 38-40, 1023, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Enzymology, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- National Institute of Locomotor Diseases and Disabilities, Frankel Leo str. 38-40, 1023, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Enzymology, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Enzymology, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- National Institute of Locomotor Diseases and Disabilities, Frankel Leo str. 38-40, 1023, Budapest, Hungary. .,Section of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy, Department of Internal Medicine and Haematology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.
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Shih PK, Chen JX, Lin MC, Wu SC. Risk of peripheral artery occlusive disease in patients with lower leg fracture who received fixation and non-fixation treatments: A population cohort study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0272068. [PMID: 35925984 PMCID: PMC9352030 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background The risk of peripheral artery occlusive disease (PAOD) in patients with lower leg fracture who underwent fixation procedures is not yet completely understood. Therefore, the current study aimed to examine the risk of subsequent PAOD in patients with lower leg fracture who received fixation and non-fixation treatments. Methods We included 6538 patients with lower leg fracture who received non-fixation treatment and a matched cohort comprising 26152 patients who received fixation treatment from the National Health Insurance Database. Patients were frequency matched according to age, sex, and index year. The incidence and risk of PAOD in patients with lower leg fracture who received fixation and non-fixation treatments were evaluated via the stratification of different characteristics and comorbidities. Results Non-fixation treatment, male sex, older age (≥ 50 years old), diabetes mellitus, and gout were associated with a significantly higher risk of lower extremity PAOD compare to each comparison group, respectively. Moreover, there was a significant correlation between fixation treatment and a lower risk of lower extremity PAOD in women (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 0.58, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.38–0.90), women aged > 50 years (aHR = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.38–0.96), and patients with coronary artery disease (aHR = 0.43, 95% CI = (0.23–0.81). Further, patients with fixation treatment had a significantly lower risk of lower extremity PAOD within 2 years after trauma (aHR = 0.57, 95% CI = 0.34–0.97). The Kaplan–Meier analysis showed that the cumulative incidence of PAOD was significantly higher in the non-fixation treatment group than in the fixation treatment group at the end of the 10-year follow-up period (log-rank test: P = 0.022). Conclusion Patients with lower leg fracture who received non-fixation treatment had a significantly higher risk of PAOD than those who received fixation treatment. Moreover, the risk of PAOD was higher in women aged > 50 years, as well as in coronary artery disease patients who received non-fixation treatment than in those who received fixation treatment. Therefore, regular assessment of vessel patency are recommended for these patients. Nevertheless, further studies must be conducted to validate the results of our study.
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- Pin-Keng Shih
- School of medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Management Office for Health Data, China Medical University and Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Trauma and Emergency Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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He H, Guo P, He J, Zhang J, Niu Y, Chen S, Guo F, Liu F, Zhang R, Li Q, Ma S, Zhang B, Pan L, Shan G, Zhang M. Prevalence of hyperuricemia and the population attributable fraction of modifiable risk factors: Evidence from a general population cohort in China. Front Public Health 2022; 10:936717. [PMID: 35968481 PMCID: PMC9366258 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.936717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Data on updated hyperuricemia prevalence in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) region in China, which is one of the world-class urban agglomerations, is sparse. Overweight/obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking and sedentary behavior are modifiable risk factors (MRFs) for elevated serum uric acid (SUA), but their population attributable fractions (PAFs) for hyperuricemia is still unclear. Using baseline data from the BTH Physical Examination General Population Cohort, we calculated the crude- and adjusted-prevalence of hyperuricemia based on the 30,158 participants aged 18–80 years. Hyperuricemia was defined as SUA >420 μmol/L in men and >360 μmol/L in women, or currently use of uric acid lowering drugs. Overweight/obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking and sedentary behavior were considered as MRFs and their adjusted PAFs were estimated. The prevalence of hyperuricemia was 19.37%, 27.72% in men and 10.69% in women. The PAFs and 95% confidence intervals for overweight, obesity were 16.25% (14.26–18.25%) and 12.08% (11.40–12.77%) in men, 13.95% (12.31–15.59%) and 6.35% (5.97–6.74%) in women, respectively. Alcohol consumption can explain 4.64% (2.72–6.56%) hyperuricemia cases in men, but with no statistical significance in women. Cigarette smoking contributed to 3.15% (1.09–5.21%) cases in men, but a much lower fraction in women (0.85%, 0.49–1.22%). Compared with sedentary time <2 h per day, the PAFs of 2–4 h, 4–6 h, and more than 6 h per day were 3.14% (1.34–4.93%), 6.72% (4.44–8.99%) and 8.04% (4.95–11.13%) in men, respectively. Sedentary time was not found to be associated with hyperuricemia in women. These findings concluded that hyperuricemia is prevalent in this representative Chinese adult general population with substantial sex difference. Four MRFs (overweight/obesity, alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking and sedentary behavior) accounted for a notable proportion of hyperuricemia cases. The PAF estimations enable the exploration of the expected proportion of hyperuricemia cases that could be prevented if the MRFs were removed, which warrants the public health significance of life-style intervention.
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- Huijing He
- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Beijing Physical Examination Center, Beijing, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Environment and Human Health, Shijiazhuang, China
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Beijing Physical Examination Center, Beijing, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Beijing Physical Examination Center, Beijing, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Environment and Human Health, Shijiazhuang, China
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Beijing Physical Examination Center, Beijing, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Environment and Human Health, Shijiazhuang, China
- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Minying Zhang
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Guangliang Shan
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