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Liu D, Guan X, Chen R, Song C, Qiu S, Xu S, Cao J, Liu H. The clinical evaluation of the triglyceride-glucose index as a risk factor for coronary artery disease and severity of coronary artery stenosis in patients with chronic kidney disease. Ren Fail 2024; 46:2320261. [PMID: 38411154 PMCID: PMC10901187 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2024.2320261] [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: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Insulin resistance (IR) plays an important role in the occurrence and development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is a simple and effective tool to evaluate IR. This study aimed to evaluate the association of the TyG index with coronary artery disease (CAD) and the severity of coronary artery stenosis (CAS) in nondialysis patients with stages 3-5 CKD. METHODS Nondialysis patients with stages 3-5 CKD who underwent the first coronary angiography at Zhongda Hospital affiliated with Southeast University from August 2015 to January 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. CAS was measured by coronary angiography, and the CAS score was calculated as the Gensini score. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the related factors of CAD and severe CAS. RESULTS A total of 943 patients were enrolled in this cross-sectional study and 720 (76.4%) of these patients were diagnosed with CAD. The TyG index in the CAD group (7.29 ± 0.63) was significantly higher than that in the non-CAD group (7.11 ± 0.61) (p < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that a higher TyG index was an independent risk factor for CAD in CKD patients after adjusting for related confounding factors (OR = 2.865, 95% CI 1.681-4.885, p < 0.001). Patients in the CAD group were divided into three groups according to the Gensini integral quantile level. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the TyG index was an independent related factor for severe CAS after adjusting for relevant confounding factors (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The TyG index is associated with CAD and the severity of CAS in patients with nondialysis stages 3-5 CKD. A higher TyG index is an independent factor for CAD and severe CAS.
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- Dan Liu
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, P.R. China
- Research and Education Centre of General Practice, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Research and Education Centre of General Practice, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Research and Education Centre of General Practice, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, P.R. China
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- Institute of Nephrology, Zhong Da Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, P.R. China
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Sun C, Gao Y, Liang Z, Liu C, Chen M. Association of METS-IR index with prevalence of erectile dysfunction in US adults: a cross-sectional study. Int Urol Nephrol 2024; 56:2157-2164. [PMID: 38403823 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-024-03961-6] [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: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Insulin resistance (IR) is involved in the development of erectile dysfunction (ED). The purpose of this study was to assess the correlation between the metabolic score for IR (METS-IR) index and risk of erectile dysfunction in US adults. METHODS This study selected individuals from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Logistic regression analysis, subgroup analysis, and dose-response curve analysis were carried out to assess the relationship between the METS-IR index and ED prevalence. RESULTS This study ultimately included 1759 participants aged ≥ 20 years, of whom 512 self-reported a history of ED. After adjusting for all confounders, each unit increase in METS-IR index was associated with a 3% increase in erectile dysfunction prevalence (OR = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.01-1.04). In almost all subgroups, an increased METS-IR index was associated with a higher prevalence of ED. The dose-response curve displayed a positive non-linear connection between METS-IR value and the prevalence of ED. CONCLUSION The study found a positive association between the METS-IR index and ED. METS-IR is useful as a simplified IR evaluation index for early identification of people with high risk of ED.
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- Chao Sun
- Department of Urology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Surgical Research Center, Institute of Urology, Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Surgical Research Center, Institute of Urology, Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
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Zhou Z, Liu Q, Zheng M, Zuo Z, Zhang G, Shi R, Wu T. Comparative study on the predictive value of TG/HDL-C, TyG and TyG-BMI indices for 5-year mortality in critically ill patients with chronic heart failure: a retrospective study. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2024; 23:213. [PMID: 38902757 PMCID: PMC11191322 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-024-02308-w] [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: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The triglyceride glucose (TyG) index, TyG-body mass index (TyG-BMI), and triglyceride-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (TG/HDL-C) are substitute indicators for insulin resistance (IR). This study aimed to compare the predictive value of these indicators for 5-year mortality in critically ill patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). METHODS Critically ill patients with CHF were identified from the Multiparameter Intelligent Monitoring in Intensive Care (MIMIC) III and IV databases. The primary outcome was 5-year mortality. The relationship between the three indices and mortality risk was determined using multivariate Cox proportional hazards models, Kaplan-Meier (K‒M) analysis and restricted cubic splines analysis. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was generated to compare the ability of the three indices to predict mortality. Finally, whether the IR indices would further increase the predictive ability of the basic model including baseline variables with a significance level between survivors and non-survivors was evaluated by ROC curve. RESULTS Altogether, 1329 patients with CHF were identified from the databases. Cox proportional hazards models indicated that the TyG index was independently associated with an elevated risk of 5-year mortality (hazard ratio [HR], 1.56; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.29-1.9), while the TyG-BMI index and TG/HDL-C level were significantly associated with 5-year mortality, with an HR (95% CI) of 1.002 (1.000-1.003) and 1.01 (1.00-1.03), respectively. The K-M analysis revealed that the cumulative incidence of all-cause 5-year death increased with increasing quartiles of the TyG index, TyG-BMI index, or TG/HDL-C ratio. According to the ROC curve, the TyG index outperformed the TyG-BMI and TG/HDL-C ratio at predicting all-cause 5-year mortality (0.608 [0.571-0.645] vs. 0.558 [0.522-0.594] vs. 0.561 [0.524-0.598]). The effect of the TyG index on all-cause mortality was consistent across subgroups, with no significant interaction with randomized factors. Furthermore, adding the TyG index to the basic model for 5-year mortality improved its predictive ability (area under the curve, 0.762 for the basic model vs. 0.769 for the basic model + TyG index); however, the difference was not statistically significant. CONCLUSION As continuous variables, all three indices were significantly associated with 5-year mortality risk in critically ill patients with CHF. Although these IR indices did not improve the predictive power of the basic model in patients with CHF, the TyG index appears to be the most promising index (vs. TyG-BMI and TG/HDL-C ratio) for prevention and risk stratification in critically ill patients with CHF.
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- Zijing Zhou
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, #87 Xiangya Road, Kaifu District, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, #87 Xiangya Road, Kaifu District, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, #87 Xiangya Road, Kaifu District, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, #87 Xiangya Road, Kaifu District, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, #87 Xiangya Road, Kaifu District, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
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Scott DA, Ponir C, Shapiro MD, Chevli PA. Associations between insulin resistance indices and subclinical atherosclerosis: A contemporary review. Am J Prev Cardiol 2024; 18:100676. [PMID: 38828124 PMCID: PMC11143894 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpc.2024.100676] [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: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Even in the absence of hyperglycemia or hyperlipidemia, it has been demonstrated that insulin resistance is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis. Finding markers of insulin resistance that are associated with markers of atherosclerosis could help identify patients early in their disease course and allow for earlier initiation of preventative treatments. We reviewed available evidence regarding associations between known markers of insulin resistance and known markers of atherosclerosis. Serum triglycerides (TG), triglyceride-glucose index (TyG), and homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) were the insulin resistance markers reviewed. The coronary artery calcium score (CAC), carotid intimal medium thickness (cIMT), and pulse wave velocity (PWV) were reviewed as markers of atherosclerosis. TyG showed the most consistent association with CAC across broad demographic groups, though HOMA showed potential in obese individuals and those without diabetes. The data regarding cIMT and the reviewed insulin resistance markers did not yield any consistent associations, though very elevated TyG did appear to be associated with cIMT among normal weight individuals. Serum triglycerides showed a strong and consistent association with PWV across numerous studies and populations, though TyG index also demonstrated a strong association with PWV in a large systematic review. Of the insulin resistance markers reviewed, the TyG index appears to be most consistently associated with markers of atherosclerosis. TyG can be easily calculated with routine labwork and has the potential to inform decisions regarding early initiation of therapies in patients who would otherwise not be treated. Targeting insulin sensitivity prior to the development of T2DM has the potential to reduce development and progression of atherosclerosis, and patients without T2DM but who have elevated TyG index should be the topic of further research.
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- Drake A. Scott
- Department of Internal Medicine, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Kour N, Bhagat G, Singh S, Bhatti SS, Arora S, Singh B, Bhatia A. Polyphenols mediated attenuation of diabetes associated cardiovascular complications: A comprehensive review. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2024; 23:73-99. [PMID: 38932901 PMCID: PMC11196529 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-023-01326-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Background Diabetes mellitus is a common chronic metabolic disorder that is characterized by increased levels of glucose for prolonged periods of time. Incessant hyperglycemia leads to diabetic complications such as retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy, and cardiovascular complications such as ischemic heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, diabetic cardiomyopathy, stroke, etc. There are many studies that suggest that various polyphenols affect glucose homeostasis and can help to attenuate the complications associated with diabetes. Objective This review focuses on the possible role of various dietary polyphenols in palliating diabetes-induced cardiovascular complications. This review also aims to give an overview of the interrelationship among ROS production (due to diabetes), inflammation, glycoxidative stress, and cardiovascular complications as well as the anti-hyperglycemic effects of dietary polyphenols. Methods Various scientific databases including Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, Springer Link, and Wiley Online Library were used for searching articles that complied with the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results This review lists several polyphenols based on various pre-clinical and clinical studies that have anti-hyperglycemic potential as well as a protective function against cardiovascular complications. Conclusion Several pre-clinical and clinical studies suggest that various dietary polyphenols can be a promising intervention for the attenuation of diabetes-associated cardiovascular complications.
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- Navdeep Kour
- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005 Punjab India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005 Punjab India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005 Punjab India
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- Department of Chemistry, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 144001 India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005 Punjab India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005 Punjab India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005 Punjab India
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He Y, Guan X, Zhang Y, Zhu Z, Zhang Y, Feng Y, Li X. Analysis of Inclisiran in the US FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS): a focus on overall patient population and sex-specific subgroups. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38676389 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2024.2348562] [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: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Our study aimed to identify inclisiran-related adverse events(AEs) for primary hypercholesterolemia and arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease(ASCVD) from the US FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database, analyzing its links to AEs in the overall patient population and sex-specific subgroups to improve medication safety. METHODS We analyzed inclisiran-related AEs signals by using statistical methods like Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR), Proportional Reporting Ratios (PRR), Bayesian Confidence Propagation Neural Network (BCPNN), and Multi-item Gamma-Poisson Shrinker (MGPS). RESULTS Analyzing 2,400 AE reports with inclisiran as the primary suspected drug in the FAERS database, we identified 70 AE signals over 13 organ systems using the above four methods. Notable findings were strong signals for systemic diseases and various reactions at the site of administration (ROR 1.49, 95% CI 1.41-1.57), and various musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases (ROR 4.07, 95% CI 3.83-4.03) in overall and gender-specific populations. Myalgia, a new ADE signal not in the drug insert, was a top signal by intensity and frequency (ROR 14.76, 95% CI 12.84-16.98). CONCLUSION Our study revealed the strongest AE signals associated with inclisiran in both the overall population and gender subgroups, highlighting potential risks in clinical medication use and guiding balanced clinical decision-making.
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- YuBin He
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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Lee JH, Lee HS, Jeon S, Lee YJ, Park B, Lee JH, Kwon YJ. Association between experience of insulin resistance and long-term cardiovascular disease risk: findings from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KOGES). Endocrine 2024; 84:481-489. [PMID: 38006539 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-023-03615-0] [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: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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PURPOSE Although the correlation between insulin resistance (IR) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is well-established, the impact of changes in IR status over time has received little attention. This study aimed to investigate the effect of IR on CVD risk in a large prospective cohort of middle-aged Korean adults. METHODS We assessed 3597 participants from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES). Participants were categorized as having IR if their HOMA-IR was ≥2.5 at least once during the exposure period. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was performed to assess hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% CIs for incident CVD after adjusting for confounders. RESULTS Among a total of 3597 participants, 2259 did not have IR and 1138 had IR. The cumulative incidence rate of CVD in the IR group was significantly higher than that in the non-IR group (log-rank test, p = 0.015). Compared to the non-IR group, the HR and 95% CI for incident CVD in the IR group was 1.40 (1.07-1.83) in the unadjusted model. The presence of IR during the exposure period was significantly associated with a higher risk of incident CVD after adjusting for age, sex, body mass index, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, C-reactive protein, physical activity, alcohol intake, and smoking status (HR = 1.37; 95% CI: 1.01-1.84). CONCLUSION Individuals who have experienced IR have a consistently higher likelihood of developing CVD than those who have never had IR. More intensive efforts should be made to prevent IR in middle-aged and older adults.
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- Jong Hee Lee
- Department of Family Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, 16995, Republic of Korea
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- Biostatistics Collaboration Unit, Department of Research Affairs, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, 03277, Republic of Korea
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- Biostatistics Collaboration Unit, Department of Research Affairs, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, 03277, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, 03277, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, 16995, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, 01830, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Medicine, Hanyang University Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, 16995, Republic of Korea.
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Carreira LM, Silva R, Alves J, Inácio F, Pires G, Azevedo P. The Use of Fast-Acting Insulin Topical Solution on Skin to Promote Surgical Wound Healing in Cats. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1358. [PMID: 38731363 PMCID: PMC11082965 DOI: 10.3390/ani14091358] [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: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Wound healing is a complex biological process involving a coordinated sequence of events aimed at restoring tissue integrity and function. Recent advancements in wound care have introduced novel therapies, with topical insulin application emerging as a promising strategy for promoting tissue healing. This study, involving 60 female cats (n = 60) undergoing elective spaying, aimed to evaluate the effects of topical fast-acting insulin on the healing process of surgical wounds. Each surgical suture was divided into two regions: the control zone (Zcr) without insulin application and the study zone (Zst), where insulin was applied topically for 10 min every 24 h over eight consecutive days. Assessment of suture healing was conducted using an adapted scale at two time points post-surgery: T1 (day 2) and T2 (day 8). Statistically significant differences were registered in the final healing scale scores between Zcr and Zst (p < 0.022), as well as for the parameter of regional fluid (p-value = 0.017). Additionally, at T2, all Zst regions exhibited wound closure, whereas Zcr did not, although not in a statistically significant manner. The observed discrepancy at T2 between the Zcr and Zst regions may suggest a potential benefit of utilizing insulin. No side effects resulting from the insulin topical application performed by the tutors were recorded in the Zst suture group. This study represents the first exploration of the benefits of topical insulin application for surgical wound healing in cats.
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- L. Miguel Carreira
- Anjos of Assis Veterinary Medicine Centre—CMVAA, Rua D.ª Francisca da Azambuja Nº9-9A, 2830-077 Barreiro, Portugal; (R.S.); (P.A.)
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon (FMV/ULisboa), Av. da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal; (F.I.); (G.P.)
- Interdisciplinary Centre for Research in Animal Health (CIISA), University of Lisbon (FMV/ULisboa), Av. da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AL4AnimalS), 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal
- Faculty of American Laser Study Club—ALSC, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, USA
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- Anjos of Assis Veterinary Medicine Centre—CMVAA, Rua D.ª Francisca da Azambuja Nº9-9A, 2830-077 Barreiro, Portugal; (R.S.); (P.A.)
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- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Rua Presidente Arriaga, 9, 1200-771 Lisbon, Portugal;
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon (FMV/ULisboa), Av. da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal; (F.I.); (G.P.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon (FMV/ULisboa), Av. da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal; (F.I.); (G.P.)
- Interdisciplinary Centre for Research in Animal Health (CIISA), University of Lisbon (FMV/ULisboa), Av. da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AL4AnimalS), 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Anjos of Assis Veterinary Medicine Centre—CMVAA, Rua D.ª Francisca da Azambuja Nº9-9A, 2830-077 Barreiro, Portugal; (R.S.); (P.A.)
- Faculty of American Laser Study Club—ALSC, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, USA
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Zhang S, Cao C, Han Y, Hu H, Zheng X. A nonlinear relationship between the triglycerides to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and stroke risk: an analysis based on data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2024; 16:96. [PMID: 38678294 PMCID: PMC11055270 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-024-01339-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The connection between triglycerides to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio and stroke risk is controversial. Our goal was to explore this relationship in individuals aged 45 and older enrolled in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). METHODS Our analysis encompassed 10,164 participants from the CHARLS cohorts. We applied the Cox proportional-hazards regression model to evaluate the potential correlation between the TG/HDL-C ratio and stroke incidence. Using a cubic spline function and smooth curve fitting within the Cox model allowed us to unearth a possible non-linear pattern in this relationship. We also conducted thorough sensitivity and subgroup analyses to deepen our understanding of the TG/HDL-C ratio's impact on stroke risk. RESULTS Adjusting for various risk factors, we observed a significant link between the TG/HDL-C ratio and increased stroke risk in individuals aged 45 and above (HR: 1.03, 95% CI 1.00-1.05, P = 0.0426). The relationship appeared non-linear, with an inflection at a TG/HDL-C ratio of 1.85. Ratios below this threshold indicated a heightened stroke risk (HR: 1.28, 95% CI 1.06-1.54, P = 0.0089), while ratios above it did not show a significant risk increase (HR: 1.01, 95% CI 0.98-1.04, P = 0.6738). Sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of these findings. Notably, non-smokers exhibited a stronger correlation between the TG/HDL-C ratio and stroke risk compared to past and current smokers. CONCLUSION Our investigation revealed a significant, yet non-linear, association between the TG/HDL-C ratio and the incidence of stroke among individuals aged 45 and above. Specifically, we found that stroke risk increased in correlation with TG/HDL-C ratio below the threshold of 1.85. These insights may guide healthcare providers in advising and developing more effective strategies for stroke prevention in this demographic.
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- Shike Zhang
- Department of Rehabilitation, Shenzhen Yantian District People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, China
- Department of Rehabilitation, Southern University of Science and Technology Yantian Hospital, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen Dapeng New District Nan'ao People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518035, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, No. 3002, Sungang West Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Shenzhen Samii Medical Center (The Fourth People's Hospital of Shenzhen), No. 1, Jinniu West Road, Shijing Street, Pingshan District, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, China.
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Yang Y, Yin X, Zhang Y, Ren L. Construction and validation of a predictive model for major adverse cardiovascular events in the long term after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Coron Artery Dis 2024:00019501-990000000-00218. [PMID: 38656258 DOI: 10.1097/mca.0000000000001370] [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: 04/26/2024]
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PURPOSE Construction of a prediction model to predict the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in the long term after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). METHOD Retrospective analysis of STEMI patients treated with PCI from April 2018 to April 2021 in Fuyang People's Hospital. Lasso regression was used to screen the risk factors for the first occurrence of MACE in patients, and multifactorial logistic regression analysis was used to construct a prediction model. The efficacy was evaluated by area under the ROC curve (AUC), Hosmer-Lemeshow deviance test, calibration curve, clinical decision curve (DCA) and clinical impact curve (CIC). RESULTS Logistic regression results showed that hypertension, diabetes mellitus, left main plus three branches lesion, estimated glomerular filtration rate and medication adherence were influential factors in the occurrence of distant MACE after PCI in STEMI patients (P < 0.05). The AUC was 0.849 in the modeling group and 0.724 in the validation group; the calibration curve had a good fit to the standard curve, and the result of the Hosmer-Lemeshow test of deviance was x2 = 7.742 (P = 0. 459); the DCA and the CIC indicated that the predictive model could provide a better net clinical benefit for STEMI patients. CONCLUSION A prediction model constructed from a total of five predictor variables, namely hypertension, diabetes, left main + three branches lesions, eGFR and medication adherence, can be used to assess the long-term prognosis after PCI in STEMI patients and help in early risk stratification of patients.
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- Yangyang Yang
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuyang People's Hospital Affiliated to Bengbu Medical College, Fuyang, China
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Ding L, Fu B, Zhang H, Dai C, Zhang A, Yu F, Mi L, Hua W, Tang M. The impact of triglyceride glucose-body mass index on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in elderly patients with diabetes mellitus: evidence from NHANES 2007-2016. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:356. [PMID: 38649828 PMCID: PMC11034154 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04992-5] [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: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The relationship between triglyceride glucose-body mass index (TyG-BMI) index and mortality in elderly patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are still unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association between TyG-BMI with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among elderly DM patients in the United States (US). METHODS Patients aged over 60 years with DM from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007-2016) were included in this study. The study endpoints were all-cause and cardiovascular mortality and the morality data were extracted from the National Death Index (NDI) which records up to December 31, 2019. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to explore the association between TyG-BMI index with mortality. Restricted cubic spline was used to model nonlinear relationships. RESULTS A total of 1363 elderly diabetic patients were included, and were categorized into four quartiles. The mean age was 70.0 ± 6.8 years, and 48.6% of them were female. Overall, there were 429 all-cause deaths and 123 cardiovascular deaths were recorded during a median follow-up of 77.3 months. Multivariate Cox regression analyses indicated that compared to the 1st quartile (used as the reference), the 3rd quartile demonstrated a significant association with all-cause mortality (model 2: HR = 0.64, 95% CI 0.46-0.89, P = 0.009; model 3: HR = 0.65, 95% CI 0.43-0.96, P = 0.030). Additionally, the 4th quartile was significantly associated with cardiovascular mortality (model 2: HR = 1.83, 95% CI 1.01-3.30, P = 0.047; model 3: HR = 2.45, 95% CI 1.07-5.57, P = 0.033). The restricted cubic spline revealed a U-shaped association between TyG-BMI index with all-cause mortality and a linear association with cardiovascular mortality, after adjustment for possible confounding factors. CONCLUSIONS A U-shaped association was observed between the TyG-BMI index with all-cause mortality and a linear association was observed between the TyG-BMI index with cardiovascular mortality in elderly patients with DM in the US population.
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- Lei Ding
- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Institute, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Institute, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Institute, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, No.167 Beilishi Rd, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Institute, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Institute, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Institute, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Institute, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China
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- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Institute, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China.
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Cui J, Wang M, Zhang W, Sun J, Zhang Y, Zhao L, Hong Z, Li D, Huang YX, Zhang N, Chen Y. Enhancing insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes mellitus using apelin-loaded small extracellular vesicles from Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells: a novel therapeutic approach. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2024; 16:84. [PMID: 38622732 PMCID: PMC11020616 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-024-01332-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), characterized by β-cell dysfunction and insulin resistance (IR), presents considerable treatment challenges. Apelin is an adipocyte-derived factor that shows promise in improving IR; however, it is limited by poor targeting and a short half-life. In the present study, engineered small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) derived from Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells (WJ-MSCs) loaded with apelin were used to address the limitations of the therapeutic application of apelin. METHODS WJ-MSCs were transduced to obtain engineered sEVs loaded with overexpressed apelin (apelin-MSC-sEVs) and the control sEVs (MSC-sEVs). T2DM mice were injected with apelin-MSC-sEVs and MSC-sEVs, and blood glucose monitoring, glucose and insulin tolerance tests, confocal microscopy, and immunocytochemical analysis were performed. IR models of 3T3-L1 adipocytes were employed to detect GLUT4 expression in each group using western blotting; the affected pathways were determined by measuring the changes in Akt and AMPK signaling and phosphorylation. RESULTS Upon successful engineering, WJ-MSCs demonstrated significant overexpression of apelin. The genetic modification did not adversely impact the characteristics of sEVs, ranging from surface protein markers, morphology, to particle size, but generated apelin-overexpressed sEVs. Apelin-MSC-sEVs treatment resulted in notable enhancement of Akt and AMPK pathway activities within 3T3-L1 adipocytes and adipose tissues of T2DM mice. Furthermore, the apelin-loaded sEVs significantly reduced plasma glucose levels, increased pancreatic β-cell proliferation, improved insulin and glucose tolerance, and modulated pro-inflammatory cytokine profiles, compared to mice treated with the control sEVs. CONCLUSION Our study developed novel genetically engineered apelin-loaded sEVs derived from WJ-MSCs, and demonstrated their potent role in augmenting insulin sensitivity and regulating inflammatory responses, highlighting their therapeutic promise in T2DM management. The findings open new avenues for the development of clinically viable treatments for T2DM in humans using the apelin-loaded sEVs.
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- Jing Cui
- The Fifth School of Clinical Medicine, Navy Clinical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China·, China
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- The Fifth School of Clinical Medicine, Navy Clinical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- The Fifth School of Clinical Medicine, Navy Clinical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China·, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China·, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China·, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China·, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China·, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China·, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China·, China.
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- The Fifth School of Clinical Medicine, Navy Clinical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China·, China.
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Dutta S, Singhal AK, Suryan V, Chandra NC. Obesity: An Impact with Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases. Indian J Clin Biochem 2024; 39:168-178. [PMID: 38577137 PMCID: PMC10987439 DOI: 10.1007/s12291-023-01157-w] [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: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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The authors sought to correlate the complex sequel of obesity with various parameters known to develop metabolic syndrome viz. insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hypertension etc., as these anomalies are linked to vascular atherosclerosis and outbreak of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. A comprehensive online survey using MEDLINE, Scopus, PubMed and Google Scholar was conducted for relevant journals from 1970 till present time (2023) with key search terms like: 'obesity', 'leptin', type-2 diabetes', 'atherosclerosis', 'cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases'. The findings of the reports were compared and correlated. The information was then collated for developing this review. Reports showed that in human obesity, hyper-leptinemia could induce hyperglycemia, which in turn templates hypercholesterolemia. Persisting hypercholesterolemia over a period of time may en-route atherosclerosis in blood vessels. Thus obesity has been considered as a template for originating hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia and outbreak of vascular atherogenesis or in other words, obesity in long run can trigger atherosclerosis and its related disorders e.g. heart attack and stroke. Literature survey shows that primarily, co-morbidities of human obesity start with leptin and insulin resistance and then multiplies with metabolic irregularities to an extreme that results in pathogenesis of heart attack and stroke. Atherosclerosis associated cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events are independent risks of obese subjects and particularly in the cases of persisting obesity.
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- Savi Dutta
- Department of Biochemistry, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, Haryana 122505 India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, Haryana 122505 India
- Present Address: Department of Biochemistry, Al Falah School of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Faridabad, Haryana India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, Haryana 122505 India
- Present Address: Department of Paramedical Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, Haryana 122505 India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, Haryana 122505 India
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Ma J, Wang M, Wu P, Ma X, Chen D, Jia S, Yan N. Predictive effect of triglyceride-glucose index on No-Reflow Phenomenon in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and acute myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2024; 16:67. [PMID: 38481310 PMCID: PMC10938834 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-024-01306-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Triglyceride glucose (TyG) index is considered as a new alternative marker of insulin resistance and a clinical predictor of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) combined with coronary artery disease. However, the prognostic value of TyG index on No-Reflow (NR) Phenomenon in T2DM patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains unclear. METHODS In this retrospective study, 1683 patients with T2DM and AMI underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) were consecutively included between January 2014 and December 2019. The study population was divided into two groups as follows: Reflow (n = 1277) and No-reflow (n = 406) group. The TyG index was calculated as the ln [fasting triglycerides (mg/dL)×fasting plasma glucose (mg/dL)/2].Multivariable logistic regression models and receiver-operating characteristic curve analysis were conducted to predict the possible risk of no-reflow. Net Reclassification Improvement (NRI) and Integrated Discrimination Improvement (IDI) were calculated to determine the ability of the TyG index to contribute to the baseline risk model. RESULTS Multivariable logistic regression models revealed that the TyG index was positively associated with NR[OR,95%CI:5.03,(2.72,9.28),p<0.001] in patients with T2DM and AMI. The area under the curve (AUC) of the TyG index predicting the occurrence of NR was 0.645 (95% CI 0.615-0.673; p < 0.001)], with the cut-off value of 8.98. The addition of TyG index to a baseline risk model had an incremental effect on the predictive value for NR [net reclassification improvement (NRI): 0.077(0.043to 0.111), integrated discrimination improvement (IDI): 0.070 (0.031to 0.108), all p < 0.001]. CONCLUSIONS High TyG index was associated with an increased risk of no-reflow after PCI in AMI patients with T2DM. The TyG index may be a valid predictor of NR phenomenon of patients with T2DM and AMI. Early recognition of NR is critical to improve outcomes with AMI and T2DM patients.
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- Juan Ma
- School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, 750004, Yinchuan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, 750004, Yinchuan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, 750004, Yinchuan, People's Republic of China
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- Heart Centre, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, 750004, Yinchuan, Ningxia, People's Republic of China
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- Heart Centre, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, 750004, Yinchuan, Ningxia, People's Republic of China
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- Heart Centre, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, 750004, Yinchuan, Ningxia, People's Republic of China.
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- Heart Centre, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, 750004, Yinchuan, Ningxia, People's Republic of China.
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Qu XP, Wu YL, Shen LL, Wang C, Gao L, Ma JQ, Qu Y, Liu B. Utility of the triglyceride-glucose index for predicting restenosis following revascularization surgery for extracranial carotid artery stenosis: A retrospective cohort study. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2024; 33:107563. [PMID: 38215554 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.107563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) are effective interventions for treating extracranial carotid artery stenosis (ECAS), but long-term prognosis is limited by postoperative restenosis. Carotid restenosis is defined as carotid stenosis >50% by various examination methods in patients after carotid revascularization. This retrospective cohort study examined the value of the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index for predicting vascular restenosis after carotid revascularization. METHODS A total of 830 patients receiving CEA (408 cases, 49.2%) or CAS (422 cases, 50.8%) were included in this study. Patients were stratified into three subgroups according to TyG index tertile (high, intermediate, and low), and predictive value for restenosis was evaluated by constructing multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression models. RESULTS Incidence of postoperative restenosis was significantly greater among patients with a high TyG index according to univariate analysis. Kaplan-Meier survival curve analysis revealed a progressive increase in restenosis prevalence with rising TyG index. Multivariate Cox regression models also identified TyG index as an independent predictor of restenosis, while receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis showed that TyG index predicted restenosis with moderate sensitivity (57.24%) and specificity (67.99%) (AUC: 0.619, 95% CI 0.585-0.652, z-statistic=4.745, p<0.001). Addition of the TyG index to an established risk factor model incrementally improved restenosis prediction (AUC: 0.684 (0.651-0.715) vs 0.661 (0.628-0.694), z-statistic =2.027, p = 0.043) with statistical differences. CONCLUSION The TyG index is positively correlated with vascular restenosis risk after revascularization, which can be used for incremental prediction and has certain predictive value.
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- Xiao-Peng Qu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, Airforce Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Depatement of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Basic Medical Science Academy, Airforce Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, Airforce Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, Airforce Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, Airforce Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, Airforce Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, Airforce Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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Lin J, Dong L, Huang Q, Xiao H, Li S, Tang J, Mao X, Huang P, Li X, Hong D. TG/HDL-c ratio as a predictor of progressive infarction in patients with anterior circulation single subcortical infarction. Brain Behav 2024; 14:e3453. [PMID: 38409927 PMCID: PMC10897359 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.3453] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The contributors predicting progressive infarction (PI) in patients with anterior circulation single subcortical infarction (ACSSI) and pontine single infarction (PSI) may be unidentical. The role of triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-c) ratio on PI is unclear. The purpose of our study is to evaluate the correlation between TG/HDL-c ratio and PI in patients with ACSSI or PSI. METHODS Between January 2020 and October 2022, we retrospectively enrolled 738 patients including 638 ACSSI patients and 100 PSI patients to analyze. Demographic characteristics, clinical information, and laboratory data were collected within 24 h of admission. RESULTS PI occurred in 143 (19.4%) patients. In univariate analysis, patients with PI had higher initial National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores, higher discharge NIHSS scores, higher levels of fasting glucose, total cholesterol, TG, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and TG/HDL-c ratio, but lower levels of creatinine compared to patients with non-PI (p < .05). Furthermore, the results of the subgroup analyses revealed the independent association between TG/HDL-c ratio and PI in ACSSI patients (OR 1.079, 95% CI 1.009-1.153, p = .026) rather than in PSI patients. Additionally, a receiver operating characteristic curve indicated that the optimal predictive cutoff value of the TG/HDL-c ratio was 3.985, and a TG/HDL-c ratio ≥3.985 was more likely to experience PI in ACSSI patients. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the TG/HDL-c ratio was independently associated with PI in patients with ACSSI.
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- Jing Lin
- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchangJiangxiChina
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- Department of NeurologyGaoxin Branch of The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchangJiangxiChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchangJiangxiChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchangJiangxiChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchangJiangxiChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchangJiangxiChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchangJiangxiChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchangJiangxiChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchangJiangxiChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang UniversityNanchangJiangxiChina
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Li B, Dong Y, Hu S, Liu T. MiR-143-3p/FNDC5 axis: a novel regulator of insulin sensitivity. Endocrine 2024; 83:368-377. [PMID: 37815745 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-023-03522-4] [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: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Insulin resistance is a key hallmark in type 2 diabetes. In recent decades, there have been numerous studies of the causes of insulin resistance. microRNAs (miRNAs) participate in the regulation of multiple aspects of energy metabolism and miR-143-3p has been shown to induce insulin resistance. We aimed to predict the downstream targets of miR-143-3p and found a miR-143-3p binding site on the 3'-untranslated region of FNDC5 (Fibronectin type III domain containing 5) mRNA. METHODS We first confirmed that FNDC5 mRNA is a target of miR-143-3p using a double luciferase experiment, then constructed a prokaryotic expression system for the mature form of FNDC5, irisin, and expressed and purified irisin protein. We transfected a miR-143-3p mimic into HepG2-NTCP (Na+-taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide) cells using an NTCP targeting vector, then 24 h later, the glucose concentration of the culture medium, western blot analysis was analyzed. We next co-incubated the cells transfected with the miR-143-3p mimic with irisin for 12 h following by the assay of glucose uptake and AKT phosphorylation. RESULTS The glucose concentration of the culture medium was higher than that associated with control miRNA-transfected cells (p < 0.01). Western blot analysis showed that the miR-143-3p mimic significantly reduced the expression of FNDC5 (p < 0.05) and the phosphorylation of AKT (Protein kinase B) (p < 0.05), implying impaired insulin signaling. which increased the glucose uptake (p < 0.0001) and AKT phosphorylation in the cells (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION We conclude that FNDC5 is a direct target of miR-143-3p and that miR-143-3p induces insulin resistance by reducing its expression.
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- Biao Li
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, National Medical Products Administration Key Laboratory of Cosmetic Safety Evaluation, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Antibody Engineering of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- School of Sports and Arts, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Antibody Engineering of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
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Li F, Wang Y, Shi B, Sun S, Wang S, Pang S, Wu X. Association between the cumulative average triglyceride glucose-body mass index and cardiovascular disease incidence among the middle-aged and older population: a prospective nationwide cohort study in China. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2024; 23:16. [PMID: 38184577 PMCID: PMC10771655 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-023-02114-w] [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: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Findings from earlier research have established that insulin resistance (IR) is implicated in atherosclerosis progression, representing a noteworthy risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Recently, the triglyceride glucose-body mass index (TyG-BMI) has been introduced as a straightforward and robust alternative indicator for early detection of IR. Nevertheless, there is a scarcity of studies that have examined the capability of TyG-BMI for predicting incident CVD. Consequently, the core objective of this study was to determine whether the cumulative average TyG-BMI correlated with CVD incidence. METHODS All data was sourced from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). The exposure was the cumulative average TyG-BMI, determined by the average of TyG-BMI values for the baseline and follow-up investigations (Wave 1 in 2011, Wave 3 in 2015, respectively). The calculation of TyG-BMI involved a combination of triglyceride, fasting blood glucose, and body mass index. The primary outcome was incident CVD. Logistic regression analyses as well as restricted cubic spline (RCS) regression analyses were performed for examining the association between the cumulative average TyG-BMI and CVD incidence. RESULTS In all, 5,418 participants were enrolled in our analysis, with 2,904 (53.6%) being female, and a mean (standard deviation, SD) age of 59.6 (8.8) years. The mean (SD) cumulative average TyG-BMI among all participants was 204.9 (35.7). Totally, during a 4-year follow-up, 543 (10.0%) participants developed CVD. The fully adjusted logistic regression analysis revealed a significant association between the cumulative average TyG-BMI and incident CVD [odds ratio (OR), 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.168, 1.040-1.310, per 1 SD increase]. The RCS regression analysis displayed a positive, linear association of the cumulative average TyG-BMI with CVD incidence (P for overall = 0.038, P for nonlinear = 0.436). CONCLUSIONS Our study revealed a noteworthy correlation between the cumulative average TyG-BMI and incident CVD among the middle-aged and older population. The cumulative average TyG-BMI emerges as a valuable tool that may enhance the primary prevention and treatment of CVD.
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- Fadong Li
- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Anzhen Road, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Anzhen Road, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Anzhen Road, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Anzhen Road, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Anzhen Road, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Anzhen Road, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Anzhen Road, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Seifi N, Nosrati M, Koochackpoor G, Aghasizadeh M, Bahari H, Namdar HB, Afkhami N, Darban RA, Azarian F, Ferns GA, Ghayour-Mobarhan M. The association between hyperuricemia and insulin resistance surrogates, dietary- and lifestyle insulin resistance indices in an Iranian population: MASHAD cohort study. Nutr J 2024; 23:5. [PMID: 38172828 PMCID: PMC10765631 DOI: 10.1186/s12937-023-00904-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have reported insulin resistance (IR) to be associated with hyperuricemia. In this study, we aimed to assess the possible associations between the empirical dietary index for IR (EDIR), the empirical lifestyle index for IR (ELIR), and non-insulin-based surrogates (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)) and hyperuricemia in an Iranian population. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 6457 participants aged 35-65 years were recruited as part of the MASHAD cohort study. EDIR and ELIR were calculated using dietary intakes, body mass index, and physical activity information. Insulin resistance surrogates including TyG, TyG-BMI, TG/HDL-C, and METS-IR were calculated for all participants. Hyperuricemia was defined as serum uric acid ≥ 7 mg/dl in men or ≥ 6 mg/dl in women. Multivariable logistic regression models were applied to determine the association between indexes of IR and hyperuricemia. RESULTS The mean ELIR and IR surrogates (TyG, TyG-BMI, TG/ HDL, and METS-IR) were significantly higher in subjects with hyperuricemia compared to non-hyperuricemic subjects (p < 0.001). After adjusting for confounding variables, the association between hyperuricemia and EDIR was not significant, but ELIR had a significant association in all models (p < 0.001). All four IR surrogates (TyG, TyG-BMI, TG/ HDL, and METS-IR) showed a significant association with hyperuricemia (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION There was a significant association between indexes of insulin resistance: TyG, TyG-BMI, TG/HDL-c, METS-IR, and ELIR with hyperuricemia, in a population sample from northeastern Iran.
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- Najmeh Seifi
- International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran
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- International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Varastegan Institute for Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
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- International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Division of Medical Education, Sussex Medical School, Brighton &, Falmer, Brighton, Sussex, UK
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- International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, 9919991766.
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Chen J, Li W, Cao J, Lu Y, Wang C, Lu J. Risk factors for carotid plaque formation in type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Transl Med 2024; 22:18. [PMID: 38178198 PMCID: PMC10768372 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-023-04836-7] [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: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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OBJECT Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at higher risk of developing atherosclerosis. Previous studies have analyzed the factors associated with diabetic macrovascular disease, although whether these factors are applicable to T2DM patients with carotid atherosclerosis remains unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors for the formation of carotid atherosclerotic plaque in hospitalized T2DM patients and to provide a theoretical basis for early prevention and treatment of carotid atherosclerosis in these patients. METHODS A total of 949 patients with T2DM were included in the study. Carotid ultrasound identified 531 patients with carotid atherosclerotic plaque. The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), blood glucose, liver and kidney function, blood lipid profile, islet function, and other indicators were measured at the same time to identify the risk factors and predictive significance of T2DM carotid plaque. RESULTS The proportions of men, diabetes nephropathy (DN) and hypertension in T2DM patients with carotid plaque are higher than those without carotid plaque(P < 0.05). Age, duration of diabetes, WHR, Postprandial glucose (PPG), lipoprotein (a) [Lip (a)], carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in T2DM patients with carotid plaque were higher than those without plaque (P < 0.05). Age, WHR, duration of diabetes, hypertension, males, and Lip (a) were independent risk factors for T2DM patients with carotid plaque. Age, WHR, duration of diabetes, and Lip (a) had a higher AUC to predict T2DM with carotid artery plaque (AUC: 0.750, 0.640, 0.678, 0.552 respectively; P all < 0.001). After constructing the logit (P) value of the above risk factors, the area under the ROC curve was 0.816 (0.789-0.842, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Age, WHR, duration of diabetes, hypertension, males, and Lip (a) levels are the main risk factors for the formation of carotid plaque in T2DM patients. Combining the above risk factors provides a better prediction of carotid plaque formation in T2DM.
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- Jin Chen
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of health, The affiliated hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Asefa NG, Meirelles O, Lakatta E, Fiorillo E, Scuteri A, Cucca F, Marongiu M, Delitala A, Schlessinger D, Launer LJ. Genetic and biomarker modulation of arterial stiffness change in the SardiNIA population cohort. FRONTIERS IN EPIDEMIOLOGY 2024; 3:1295209. [PMID: 38455933 PMCID: PMC10910914 DOI: 10.3389/fepid.2023.1295209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Background and aims Arterial stiffness (AS), quantified by pulse wave velocity (PWV), arises due to impaired arterial elastic tissue and smooth muscle dysfunction. We aimed to examine the longitudinal association of genetic, lipid and inflammation biomarkers with PWV and how these associations may change with aging. Materials and methods We utilized genotype and four time-point biomarker data from the SardiNIA cohort [n = 6,301; mean baseline age 43.3 (SD 17.3); 58% females]. To investigate the association of PWV with genetic variants, lipid, and inflammation biomarkers, we employed linear mixed modeling, using age as the time scale. Biomarkers exhibiting significant longitudinal associations were categorized into tertiles and individuals within the second tertile or those with heterozygous alleles were excluded, leaving a cohort of 2,000 individuals. This cohort was further divided into four risk groups: low genetic and low biomarker (L-L), low genetic and high biomarker (L-H), high genetic and low biomarker (H-L), and high genetic and high biomarker risk (H-H). Subsequent analyses focused on these risk groups to assess their association to PWV with time. Results Using the complete dataset, we found a significant longitudinal association of total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), fibrinogen (FGN), and total white blood cell count (TWBC) with PWV, all with p < 3.33 × 10-3. After grouping, individuals with homogeneous risk alleles of SNP rs3742207 and high baseline TG levels (H-H group) exhibited a 1.39-fold higher PWV (m/s) (95% CI, 1.17-1.64, p = 1.21 × 10-4) compared to the L-L group. Similarly, individuals in the H-H group of rs3742207-TWBC combination showed 1.75 times higher PWV (95% CI, 1.48-0.2.07, p = 1.01 × 10-10) compared to the L-L group. Similar patterns were observed for groups based on SNP rs7152623-TWBC risk. Furthermore, these associations became more pronounced with increasing age (p < 3.33 × 10-3). Conclusion The longitudinal association of TG and TWBC biomarkers with PWV varied by SNPs rs3742207 and rs7152623 genotype. Further studies are warranted to investigate the function of genetics, lipids, and inflammation biomarkers on PWV change.
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- Nigus G. Asefa
- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Population Sciences, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, NIH, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Population Sciences, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, NIH, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program, NIH, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Istituto di Ricerca Genetica e Biomedica, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Lanusei, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze Mediche e Sanita' Pubblica, Universita' di Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricerca Genetica e Biomedica, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Lanusei, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricerca Genetica e Biomedica, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Lanusei, Italy
- Istituto di Ricerca Genetica e Biomedica (IRGB), Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche (CNR), Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, Monserrato, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Laboratory of Genetics, National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program, NIH, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology and Population Sciences, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, NIH, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Brun JF, Varlet-Marie E, Myzia J, Vachoud L, Marion B, Roques C, Raynaud de Mauverger E, Mercier J. Which sub-compartments of fat mass and fat-free mass are related to blood viscosity factors? Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2024; 86:245-252. [PMID: 37781797 DOI: 10.3233/ch-238118] [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] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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The size of body compartments is a determinant of several factors of blood viscosity. Red cell aggregation is proportional to fat mass while hematocrit is proportional to both fat-free mass and abdominal adiposity, but which parts of these body components are involved in this relationship is not known. Segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis (sBIA) provides a possibility to delineate the relationships more precisely between various subdivisions of the body and blood viscosity factors, going farther than preceding studies using non segmental BIA. In this study we investigated in 38 subjects undergoing a standardized breakfast test with mathematical modelling of glucose homeostasis and a segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis (sBIA) the relationships between the various compartments of the body and viscosity factors. Blood and plasma viscosity were measured with the Anton Paar rheometer and analyzed with Quemada's model. The parameters better correlated to hematocrit are fat free mass (r = 0.562) and its two components muscle mass (r = 0.516) and non-muscular fat-free mass (r = 0.452), and also trunk fat mass (r = 0.383) and waist-to hip ratio (r = 0.394). Red cell aggregation measurements were correlated with both truncal and appendicular fat mass (r ranging between 0.603 and 0.728). Weaker correlations of M and M1 are found with waist circumference and hip circumference. This study shows that the correlation between lean mass and hematocrit involves both muscle and non-muscle moieties of lean mass, and that both central and appendicular fat are determinants of red cell aggregation.
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- Jean-Frédéric Brun
- Department of Endocrinology and U1046 INSERM, UMR 9214 CNRS "Physiopathologie & Médecine Expérimentale du Cœur et des Muscles - PHYMEDEXP", Unité d'Explorations Métaboliques (CERAMM), Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Département de Physiologie Clinique, Hôpital Lapeyronie CHRU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Institut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron (IBMM) UMR 5247 CNRS, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier, Université de MontpellierMontpellier, France
- UMR QualiSud, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Endocrinology and U1046 INSERM, UMR 9214 CNRS "Physiopathologie & Médecine Expérimentale du Cœur et des Muscles - PHYMEDEXP", Unité d'Explorations Métaboliques (CERAMM), Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Département de Physiologie Clinique, Hôpital Lapeyronie CHRU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- UMR QualiSud, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Institut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron (IBMM) UMR 5247 CNRS, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier, Université de MontpellierMontpellier, France
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- Institut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron (IBMM) UMR 5247 CNRS, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier, Université de MontpellierMontpellier, France
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- Department of Endocrinology and U1046 INSERM, UMR 9214 CNRS "Physiopathologie & Médecine Expérimentale du Cœur et des Muscles - PHYMEDEXP", Unité d'Explorations Métaboliques (CERAMM), Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Département de Physiologie Clinique, Hôpital Lapeyronie CHRU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Endocrinology and U1046 INSERM, UMR 9214 CNRS "Physiopathologie & Médecine Expérimentale du Cœur et des Muscles - PHYMEDEXP", Unité d'Explorations Métaboliques (CERAMM), Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Département de Physiologie Clinique, Hôpital Lapeyronie CHRU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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Xu YX, Pu SD, Zhang YT, Tong XW, Sun XT, Shan YY, Gao XY. Insulin resistance is associated with the presence and severity of retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes. Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2024; 52:63-77. [PMID: 38130181 DOI: 10.1111/ceo.14344] [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: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND To assess the relationship between novel insulin resistance (IR) indices and the presence and severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with type 2 diabetes. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study involving 2211 patients. The study outcomes were DR events. The study exposures were IR indices including estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR), natural logarithm of glucose disposal rate (lnGDR), metabolic insulin resistance score (METS-IR), triglyceride glucose index-body mass index (TyG-BMI), triglyceride glucose index-waist-to-hip ratio (TyG-WHR), and triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(TG/HDL-c ratio). We used binary and multivariate ordered logistic regression models to estimate the association between different IR indices and the presence and severity of DR. Subject work characteristic curves were used to assess the predictive power of different IR indices for DR. RESULTS DR was present in 25.4% of participants. After adjusting for all covariates, per standard deviation (SD) increases in eGDR (ratio [OR] 0.38 [95% CI 0.32-0.44]), lnGDR (0.34 [0.27-0.42]) were negatively associated with the presence of DR. In contrast, per SD increases in METS-IR (1.97 [1.70-2.28]), TyG-BMI (1.94 [1.68-2.25]), TyG-WHR (2.34 [2.01-2.72]) and TG/HDL-c ratio (1.21 [1.08-1.36]) were positively associated with the presence of DR. eGDR was strongly associated with severity of DR. Of all variables, eGDR had the strongest diagnostic value for DR (AUC = 0.757). CONCLUSIONS Of the six IR indices, eGDR was significantly associated with the presence and severity of DR in patients with type 2 diabetes. eGDR has a good predictive value for DR. Thus, eGDR maybe a stronger marker of DR.
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- Yu-Xin Xu
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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Li L, Cai G, Lu W, Li F, Yu L, Xiao J. Interaction between triglyceride-glucose index and thyroid hormones on coronary artery disease risk in patient with euthyroid. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1255656. [PMID: 38179310 PMCID: PMC10764612 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1255656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Background Triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is an effective indicator in indentifying in pre-diabetes, diabetes, and coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the value of TyG index combined with thyroid hormones (THs) to affect CAD has not been fully evaluated. Here, we investigated the association between TyG index and THs and further studied the impacts of TyG index and THs on CAD in euthyroid. Methods Subjects (1,297) with euthyroid who underwent selective coronary angiography (CAG) were enrolled in the present study, including 893 patients with CAD and 404 controls. The association between TyG index and THs were analyzed by linear regression models. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the interaction of TyG and THs with the risk of CAD. According to the cutoff value of free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and TyG index, the patients were respectively separated into four groups: low TyG/FT3 (low or high), high TyG/FT3 (low or high), low TyG/FT4 (low or high), high TyG/FT4 (low or high), low TyG/TSH (low or high), high TyG/TSH (low or high). Results The baseline analysis showed that FT4 level differs among the three groups according to the tertile of the TyG index. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed decreased serum FT3 level and serum FT4 level as an independent risk factor for elevated TyG index. After adjusting for confounding variables, multiple logistic regression analysis showed that patients with lower TyG index and higher FT3 level had an important protective effect on CAD when considering patients with lower TyG index and FT3 level as reference(OR = 0.536, 95% CI: 0.369-0.778, P = 0.001). Patients with higher TyG index and FT4 level (lower or higher) had a significantly increased risk of CAD (OR 1.656, 95% CI: 1.117-2.455; OR = 1.920, 95% CI: 1.279-2.848, respectively). The area under the curve for the combined diagnosis of CAD by TyG index and FT3 level is 0.615. Conclusions These findings suggest that TyG is independently negatively correlated with FT3 or FT4 in euthyroid. In addition, there was a significant interaction between TyG index and THs on the risk of CAD.
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- Li Li
- Department of Cardiology, Wujin Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University, The Wujin Clinical College of XuZhou Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Tian X, Chen S, Xu Q, Xia X, Zhang Y, Wang P, Wu S, Wang A. Magnitude and time course of insulin resistance accumulation with the risk of cardiovascular disease: an 11-years cohort study. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2023; 22:339. [PMID: 38093281 PMCID: PMC10720129 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-023-02073-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) depended on the magnitude and exposure duration of insulin resistance (IR). This study aimed to investigate the associations of cumulative metabolic score for IR (cumMETS-IR) with incident CVD, and to further explore the modulated effects of time course of METS-IR accumulation. METHODS We enrolled 47,270 participants without CVD and underwent three examinations during 2006-2010 from the Kailuan study. CumMETS-IR from 2006 to 2010 were calculated as the mean values of METS-IR between consecutive examinations multiplying by time intervals between visits. Time course of METS-IR accumulation was calculated as the slope of METS-IR versus time. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for CVD risk were calculated with multivariable-adjusted Cox regressions. RESULTS During a median follow-up of 10.99 years, we identified 3184 cases of incident CVD. The risk of incident CVD increased with increasing cumMETS-IR (HR, 1.77; 95% CI 1.58-1.98 for the Q4 versus Q1 group), exposure duration (HR, 1.60; 95% CI 1.45-1.77 for 6 years versus 0 years), and cumulative burden (HR, 1.49; 95% CI 1.37-1.61 for burden ≥ 0 versus < 0). A positive slope was associated with 14% higher risk of CVD (HR, 1.14; 95% CI 1.07-1.22). When combining cumMETS-IR and slope, those with cumMETS-IR ≥ median (142.78) and slope ≥ 0 had the highest risk of CVD (HR,1.38; 95% CI 1.25-1.53). CONCLUSIONS The risk of CVD increased with elevated cumMETS-IR and an increasing trend over time, emphasizing the importance of maintaining optimal METS-IR levels across life span.
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- Xue Tian
- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Kailuan Hospital, North China University of Science and Technology, 57 Xinhua East Rd, Tangshan, 063000, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Kailuan Hospital, North China University of Science and Technology, 57 Xinhua East Rd, Tangshan, 063000, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China.
- Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, China.
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Clinical Trial, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Zhang Y, Xia Z, Cai X, Su X, Jin A, Mei L, Jing J, Wang S, Meng X, Li S, Wang M, Wei T, Wang Y, He Y, Pan Y. Association of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease with systemic atherosclerosis: a community-based cross-sectional study. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2023; 22:342. [PMID: 38093371 PMCID: PMC10720122 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-023-02083-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Data are limited on the association of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) with systemic atherosclerosis. This study aimed to examine the relationship between MAFLD and the extent of atherosclerotic plaques and stenosis, and presence of polyvascular disease (PolyVD). METHODS In this cross-sectional study, MAFLD was diagnosed based on the presence of metabolic dysfunction (MD) and fatty liver disease (FLD). MAFLD was divided into three subtypes: MAFLD with diabetes mellitus (DM), MAFLD with overweight or obesity (OW), as well as MAFLD with lean/normal weight and at least two metabolic abnormalities. Atherosclerosis was evaluated, with vascular magnetic resonance imaging for intracranial and extracranial arteries, thoracoabdominal computed tomography angiography for coronary, subclavian, aorta, renal, iliofemoral arteries, and ankle-brachial index for peripheral arteries. The extent of plaques and stenosis was defined according to the number of these eight vascular sites affected. PolyVD was defined as the presence of stenosis in at least two vascular sites. RESULTS This study included 3047 participants, with the mean age of 61.2 ± 6.7 years and 46.6% of male (n = 1420). After adjusting for potential confounders, MAFLD was associated with higher extent of plaques (cOR, 2.14, 95% CI 1.85-2.48) and stenosis (cOR, 1.47, 95% CI 1.26-1.71), and higher odds of presence of PolyVD (OR, 1.55, 95% CI 1.24-1.94) as compared with Non-MAFLD. In addition, DM-MAFLD and OW-MAFLD were associated with the extent of atherosclerotic plaques and stenosis, and presence of PolyVD (All P < 0.05). However, lean-MAFLD was only associated with the extent of atherosclerotic plaques (cOR, 1.63, 95% CI 1.14-2.34). As one component of MAFLD, FLD per se was associated with the extent of plaques and stenosis in participants with MAFLD. Furthermore, FLD interacted with MD to increase the odds of presence of systemic atherosclerosis (P for interaction ≤ 0.055). CONCLUSIONS MAFLD and its subtypes of DM-MAFLD and OW-MAFLD were associated with the extent of atherosclerotic plaques and stenosis, and presence of PolyVD. This study implicated that FLD might be a potential target of intervention for reducing the deleterious effects of MAFLD on systemic atherosclerosis.
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- Yanli Zhang
- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119, South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119, South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Cerebrovascular Research Lab, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119, South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
- Cerebrovascular Research Lab, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119, South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Cerebrovascular Research Lab, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119, South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119, South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China.
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.
- Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- Research Unit of Artificial Intelligence in Cerebrovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119, South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China.
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.
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Kale D, Fatangare A, Phapale P, Sickmann A. Blood-Derived Lipid and Metabolite Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Research from Clinical Studies: A Recent Update. Cells 2023; 12:2796. [PMID: 38132115 PMCID: PMC10741540 DOI: 10.3390/cells12242796] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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The primary prevention, early detection, and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have been long-standing scientific research goals worldwide. In the past decades, traditional blood lipid profiles have been routinely used in clinical practice to estimate the risk of CVDs such as atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and as treatment targets for the primary prevention of adverse cardiac events. These blood lipid panel tests often fail to fully predict all CVD risks and thus need to be improved. A comprehensive analysis of molecular species of lipids and metabolites (defined as lipidomics and metabolomics, respectively) can provide molecular insights into the pathophysiology of the disease and could serve as diagnostic and prognostic indicators of disease. Mass spectrometry (MS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)-based lipidomics and metabolomics analysis have been increasingly used to study the metabolic changes that occur during CVD pathogenesis. In this review, we provide an overview of various MS-based platforms and approaches that are commonly used in lipidomics and metabolomics workflows. This review summarizes the lipids and metabolites in human plasma/serum that have recently (from 2018 to December 2022) been identified as promising CVD biomarkers. In addition, this review describes the potential pathophysiological mechanisms associated with candidate CVD biomarkers. Future studies focused on these potential biomarkers and pathways will provide mechanistic clues of CVD pathogenesis and thus help with the risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of CVD.
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- Dipali Kale
- Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften-ISAS-e.V., 44139 Dortmund, Germany; (A.F.); (P.P.)
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- Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften-ISAS-e.V., 44139 Dortmund, Germany; (A.F.); (P.P.)
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Tao S, Yu L, Li J, Xie Z, Huang L, Yang D, Tan Y, Zhang W, Huang X, Xue T. Prognostic value of triglyceride-glucose index in patients with chronic coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2023; 22:322. [PMID: 38017540 PMCID: PMC10685592 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-023-02060-7] [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: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index has been proposed as a reliable surrogate marker of insulin resistance and an independent predictor of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs). Several recent studies have shown the relationship between the TyG index and cardiovascular outcomes; however, the role of the TyG index in chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) progression has not been extensively assessed especially in population after revascularization. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of the TyG index in predicting MACEs in CCS patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS The data for the study were taken from the Hospital Information System database in China-Japan Friendship Hospital over the period 2019-2021. Eligible participants were divided into groups according to the TyG index tertiles. The Boruta algorithm was performed for feature selection. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards models and restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis were applied to examine the dose-response relationship between the TyG index and endpoint, and the results were expressed with hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) values. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC), decision curve analysis (DCA), and clinical impact curve (CIC) were plotted to comprehensively evaluate the predictive accuracy and clinical value of the model. The goodness-of-fit of models was evaluated using the calibration curve and χ2 likelihood ratio test. RESULTS After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 1353 patients with CCS undergoing PCI were enrolled in the study. After adjusting for all confounders, we found that those with the highest TyG index had a 59.5% increased risk of MACEs over the 1-year follow-up (HR 1.595, 95% CI 1.370 ~ 1.855). Using the lowest TyG index tertile as the reference (T1), the fully adjusted HRs (95% CIs) for endpoints was 1.343 (1.054 ~ 1.711) in the middle (T2) and 2.297 (1.842 ~ 2.864) in highest tertile (T3) (P for trend < 0.001). The TyG index had an excellent predictive performance according to the results of AUC 0.810 (0.786, 0.834) and χ2 likelihood ratio test (χ2 = 7.474, P = 0.486). DCA and CIC analysis also suggested a good overall net benefit and clinical impact of the multivariate model. The results in the subgroup analysis were consistent with the main analyses. RCS model demonstrated that the TyG index was nonlinearly associated with the risk of MACEs within one year (P for nonlinear < 0.001). CONCLUSION The elevated TyG index is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events and predicts future MACEs in patients with CCS undergoing PCI independently of known cardiovascular risk factors, indicating that the TyG index may be a potential marker for risk stratification and prognosis in CCS patients undergoing PCI.
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- Shiyi Tao
- Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Integrative Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Integrative Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Yang Y, Ma M, Zhang J, Jin S, Zhang D, Lin X. Triglyceride-glucose index in the prediction of clinical outcomes after successful recanalization for coronary chronic total occlusions. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2023; 22:304. [PMID: 37940976 PMCID: PMC10634094 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-023-02037-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) has been widely used to predict cardiovascular outcomes. However, it remains unclear whether TyG holds prognostic significance for patients with coronary chronic total occlusions (CTO). Thus, our study aimed to evaluate the predictive accuracy and prognostic value of TyG in individuals who underwent successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for CTO. METHODS A total of 331 consecutive patients with ≥ 1 successful CTO-PCI were included. The baseline and angiographic data were acquired. The duration of follow-up ranged from 32 to 79 months, with a median of 44 months and an interquartile range of 39 to 67 months. The primary outcome measured was the occurrence of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), including mortality, target vessel revascularization, recurrent myocardial infarction, and stroke. RESULTS After controlling for confounders, multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that TyG remained statistically significant, regardless of being a continuous or categorical variable. In the partially adjusted regression model, the Hazard ratio (95%CI) for MACCE was 2.54 (1.12-5.79) in tertile 3 and 1.61 (1.22-2.12) per SD increase in the TyG.Kaplan-Meier survival analysis demonstrated significant differences in MACCE-free survival rates across tertiles of the TyG, as indicated by the log-rank test (p = 0.001). ROC analysis was conducted to evaluate the predictive ability of TyG for MACCE, resulting in an AUC of 0.677. CONCLUSION The TyG index demonstrates independent predictive capabilities for MACCE in patients who have undergone successful CTO-PCI. These findings suggest that TyG holds the potential as a valuable tool in risk stratification and the identification of patients who may benefit from early intervention in the management of CTO.
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- Yu Yang
- Department of cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, 230022, Anhui province, China
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- Department of cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, 230022, Anhui province, China
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- Department of cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, 230022, Anhui province, China
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- Department of cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, 230022, Anhui province, China
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- Department of cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, 230022, Anhui province, China
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- Department of cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei city, 230022, Anhui province, China.
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Qin X, Xie Z, Chen X, Wang X, Ma L. Network pharmacology and molecular docking-based study on exploring the potential mechanism of Lycium barbarum L: In the treatment of atherosclerosis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35734. [PMID: 37932998 PMCID: PMC10627648 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035734] [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: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Goji berries (Lycium barbarum L) are herbal medicine that have a long history of use and multiple pharmacological activities. In this study, we investigated the potential therapeutic effects of Goji berries on atherosclerosis (AS) using network pharmacology and molecular docking. METHODS The active compounds of Goji berries were identified using the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology platform, as well as the literature and the targets of each active compound were obtained using the Swiss Target Prediction database. The AS-related targets were collected from the GeneCards and OMIM databases to obtain the common targets of Goji berries and AS. The drug-compound-target-disease network and protein-protein interaction network were constructed using the Cytoscape software to obtain the core target proteins of Goji berries related to AS. Gene ontology analysis of the core targets and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes pathway enrichment analysis were performed by Metascape. The target-chemical correlations were verified using AutoDock molecular docking. RESULTS After analysis, 44 active compounds within Goji berries were obtained that exhibit associations with AS. Among these, the proteins exhibiting the highest degrees of interaction within the compound-targeted protein protein-protein interaction network were AKT1, SRC, MAPK3, MAPK1, RELA, and STAT3. The gene ontology-biology process analysis showed that compound-targeted proteins were mainly involved in regulating small molecule metabolic process, cellular response to chemical stress, reactive oxygen species metabolic process, and regulation of inflammatory response. Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes pathway mainly included lipid and AS in which AKT1, SRC, MAPK3, and MAPK1 were involved. Advanced glycation end-product-receptor for advanced glycation end-product signaling pathway in diabetic complications, Chagas disease, and pancreatic disease. Molecular docking assessment showed that fucosterol is bound to AKT1, MAPK3, and SRC. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that network pharmacology and molecular docking analyses contribute to a better understanding of Goji berries active compounds and targets as potential therapeutic drugs for treating AS.
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- Xinchen Qin
- Dr. Neher’s Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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- Independent Researcher, Zhuhai, China
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- Dr. Neher’s Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
- Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Postdoctoral Research Station of Basic Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Dr. Neher’s Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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- Dr. Neher’s Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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Bell DSH, Jerkins T. In praise of pioglitazone: An economically efficacious therapy for type 2 diabetes and other manifestations of the metabolic syndrome. Diabetes Obes Metab 2023; 25:3093-3102. [PMID: 37534526 DOI: 10.1111/dom.15222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Pioglitazone improves glycaemic control, not only by lowering insulin resistance, but also by improving beta cell function. Because of the improved beta cell function the glycaemic control that occurs with pioglitazone is prolonged. Pioglitazone has positive effects not only on cardiac risk factors and surrogate measures of cardiovascular disease, it also lowers the incidence of cardiac events in patients with diabetes. The recurrence of transient ischaemic attack and ischaemic stroke is also reduced in non-diabetic, insulin-resistant subjects. Utilized at preclinical stages (but not later) of heart failure, pioglitazone improves diastolic function and avoids progression to heart failure. Pioglitazone, through suppression of atrial remodelling, also decreases the incidence of atrial fibrillation. The manifestations of diseases associated with insulin resistance (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and polycystic ovary disease) are also improved with pioglitazone. Pioglitazone may possibly improve psoriasis and other dermopathies. Pioglitazone is therefore an inexpensive and efficacious drug for the insulin-resistant subject with diabetes that is underutilized because of biases that have evolved from the toxicities of other thiazolidinediones.
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- David S H Bell
- Department of Endocrinology, Southside Endocrinology, Irondale, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology, Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Knuuti J, Tuisku J, Kärpijoki H, Iida H, Maaniitty T, Latva-Rasku A, Oikonen V, Nesterov SV, Teuho J, Jaakkola MK, Klén R, Louhi H, Saunavaara V, Nuutila P, Saraste A, Rinne J, Nummenmaa L. Quantitative Perfusion Imaging with Total-Body PET. J Nucl Med 2023; 64:11S-19S. [PMID: 37918848 DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.122.264870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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Recently, PET systems with a long axial field of view have become the current state of the art. Total-body PET scanners enable unique possibilities for scientific research and clinical diagnostics, but this new technology also raises numerous challenges. A key advantage of total-body imaging is that having all the organs in the field of view allows studying biologic interaction of all organs simultaneously. One of the new, promising imaging techniques is total-body quantitative perfusion imaging. Currently, 15O-labeled water provides a feasible option for quantitation of tissue perfusion at the total-body level. This review summarizes the status of the methodology and the analysis and provides examples of preliminary findings on applications of quantitative parametric perfusion images for research and clinical work. We also describe the opportunities and challenges arising from moving from single-organ studies to modeling of a multisystem approach with total-body PET, and we discuss future directions for total-body imaging.
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- Juhani Knuuti
- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland;
- Department of Clinical Physiology, Nuclear Medicine, and PET, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland; and
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Department of Clinical Physiology, Nuclear Medicine, and PET, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland; and
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Heart Center, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Huang X, Cheng H, Yuan S, Ling Y, Tan S, Tang Y, Niu C, Lyu J. Triglyceride-glucose index as a valuable predictor for aged 65-years and above in critical delirium patients: evidence from a multi-center study. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:701. [PMID: 37904099 PMCID: PMC10617052 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04420-0] [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: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The triglyceride-glucose index (TyG), an established indicator of insulin resistance, is closely correlated with the prognosis of several metabolic disorders. This study aims to investigate the association between the TyG index and the incidence of critical delirium in patients aged 65 years and older. METHODS We focused on evaluating patients aged 65 years and older diagnosed with critical delirium. Data were obtained from the Medical Information Database for Intensive Care (MIMIC-IV) and the eICU Collaborative Research Database (eICU-CRD). Multivariate logistic regression and restricted cubic spline (RCS) regression were used to determine the relationship between the TyG index and the risk of delirium. RESULTS Participants aged 65 years and older were identified from the MIMIC-IV (n = 4,649) and eICU-CRD (n = 1,844) databases. Based on optimal thresholds derived from RCS regression, participants were divided into two cohorts: Q1 (< 8.912), Q2 (≥ 8.912). The logistic regression analysis showed a direct correlation between the TyG index and an increased risk of critical delirium among ICU patients aged 65 and older. These findings were validated in the eICU-CRD dataset, and sensitivity analysis further strengthened our conclusions. In addition, the subgroup analysis revealed certain differences. CONCLUSION This study highlights a clear, independent relationship between the TyG index and the risk of critical delirium in individuals aged 65 years and older, suggesting the importance of the TyG index as a reliable cardio-cerebrovascular metabolic marker for risk assessment and intervention.
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- Xiaxuan Huang
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- School of Nursing, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- School of Nursing, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Neurology, Guihang Guiyang Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550000, China
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- Department of Clinical Research, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Guangzhou, 510630, People's Republic of China.
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Chen Q, Xiong S, Zhang Z, Yu X, Chen Y, Ye T, Yang S, Qi L, Chen X, Liu H, Zheng J, Cai L. Triglyceride-glucose index is associated with recurrent revascularization in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus after percutaneous coronary intervention. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2023; 22:284. [PMID: 37865753 PMCID: PMC10590524 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-023-02011-2] [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: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, as a surrogate marker of insulin resistance, is independently associated with the severity of coronary artery lesions and the prognosis of coronary heart disease. The investigation aimed to explore the relationship between the TyG index and recurrent revascularization in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) resulting from the progression of lesions or in-stent restenosis (ISR) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHOD A total of 633 patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled and divided into three groups based on the tertiles of the TyG index. The primary endpoint was recurrent revascularization resulting from the progression of lesions or ISR. All-cause death was considered as the competing risk event. Competing risk analysis and Cox regression analysis for predicting recurrent revascularization after PCI were conducted stepwise. Variables were standardized to make the hazard ratio (HR), subdistribution hazard ratio (SHR) and corresponding 95% CI more consistent prior to being used for fitting the multivariate risk model. The predictive ability of the TyG index was evaluated using several measures, including the ROC curve, likelihood ratio test, Akaike's information criteria, category-free continuous net reclassification improvement (cNRI > 0), and integrated discrimination improvement (IDI). Internal validation was conducted through bootstrapping with 1000 resamples. RESULTS During a median follow-up period of 18.33 months, a total of 64 (10.11%) patients experienced recurrent revascularization, including 55 cases of lesion progression and 9 cases of in-stent restenosis. After controlling for competitive risk events, the TyG index was independently associated with a higher risk of recurrent revascularization [SHR:1.4345, (95% CI 1.1458-1.7959), P = 0.002]. The likelihood ratio test and Akaike's information criteria showed that the TyG index significantly improves the prognostic ability. Additionally, adding the TyG index improved the ability of the established risk model in predicting recurrent revascularization, indicated by a C-index of 0.759 (95% CI 0.724-0.792, P < 0.01), with a cNRI > 0 of 0.170 (95% CI 0.023-0.287, P < 0.05), and an IDI of 0.024 (95% CI 0.009-0.039, P = 0.002). These results remained consistent when the models containing TyG index were confirmed using an internal bootstrap validation method. CONCLUSION The findings highlight the potential of the TyG index as a predictor of recurrent revascularization. Lesion progression emerged as the primary contributor to recurrent revascularization instead of in-stent restenosis. The incorporation of the TyG index into risk prediction models is likely to be beneficial for accurate risk stratification in order to improve prognosis.
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- Qiang Chen
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100029, China
- Department of Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610014, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610014, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610014, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610014, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610014, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610014, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610014, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610014, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610014, Sichuan, China
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- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100029, China.
- Department of Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610014, Sichuan, China.
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Feng RQ, Xu MY, Feng RY, Zhang L, Yin XF, Wang C, Liu JB. Serum Isthmin-1 is negatively correlated with HDL-C in type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Diabetes Complications 2023; 37:108567. [PMID: 37647712 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2023.108567] [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: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Isthmin-1 (Ism-1) is a newly identified insulin-like adipokine that increases glucose uptake by adipocytes and inhibits hepatic lipid synthesis. Recent studies have shown that Ism-1 can improve the metabolic disorders associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and improve lipid metabolism. The classic function of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is to transport cholesterol from extra-hepatic tissues to the liver for metabolism. In contrast, disorders of lipid metabolism and inflammation are the leading causes of atherosclerosis (As). Atherosclerosis often manifests as loss of elasticity, lipid accumulation, fibrous tissue proliferation and calcium deposits in the affected arteries, eventually forming plaques. AIM To illustrate the correlation between HDL-C and Ism-1 in T2DM, and the relationship between lipoprotein cholesterol and carotid plaque. METHODS A total of 128 patients with T2DM were enrolled in the study and basic information was collected. HDL-C levels were measured chemically. Serum Ism-1 levels were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Linear regression analysis was used to assess the correlation between serum Ism-1 levels and HDL-C in patients with T2DM. Basic information was again collected from 226 patients with T2DM. Independent sample t-tests were performed to explore the relationship between carotid plaque formation and lipids. RESULTS HDL-C was divided into four groups according to quartiles and there was a between-group difference in Ism-1 (p = 0.040). Multivariable linear regression showed a negative association between Ism-1 and HDL-C in T2DM (β = -0.235, p < 0.001), even after adjusting for related factors (β = -0.165, p = 0.009). Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and HDL-C showed significant differences between the carotid plaque group and the non-carotid plaque group (pLDL-C = 0.007, pHDL-C = 0.003). CONCLUSION Serum Ism-1 and HDL-C are negatively correlated in T2DM. LDL-C is significantly higher in carotid plaque group than non-carotid plaque group, while HDL-C is significantly lower than in the non-carotid plaque group.
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- Ruo-Qi Feng
- Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China; Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China.
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Zhao X, Cai Q, Dong L, Zhang X, Wang C, Wang S, Liu L, Hu A. Association between length of daily siesta and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV): a community-based cross sectional study in North China. Sleep Breath 2023; 27:1819-1828. [PMID: 36826736 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-023-02791-7] [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: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION To date, many studies have shown a link between siesta and cardiovascular events. Little is known regarding the connection between siesta and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) levels, even though baPWV can determine the degree of atherosclerosis and vascular stiffness. Thus, we examined the relationship between siesta time and baPWV in a cross-sectional study. METHODS Interviews, physical examinations, lab testing, and electron beam computed tomography were all part of the baseline evaluation for participants aged older than 35. Baseline data were compared for 3 different siesta habits: irregular or no siestas, daily short siestas (1 h or less), and daily long siestas (> 1 h). Utilizing logistic regression models and multivariate linear regression, the link between siesta time and baPWV was determined. RESULTS Among all 6566 participants, the different siesta groups had a significant difference of the degrees of AS (P < 0.001). The same outcome was true for both males (P < 0.001) and females (P < 0.001). Numerous cardiovascular risk variables and markers of subclinical atherosclerosis were positively correlated with daily extended siestas. Results from the fully adjusted model showed that long siestas (> 60 min, OR = 1.18, 95%CI: 1.06-1.31, P = 0.002) were linked to a more severe level of the baPWV. For age or gender stratification, we found significant differences between non-siesta and > 60 min siesta groups. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed a positive connection between siesta duration and baPWV (β = 0.197, P = 0.038). CONCLUSIONS An elevated risk of atherosclerosis was shown to accompany prolonged siestas. These results need to be followed up on with prospective studies and additional lab work.
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- Xiaolei Zhao
- Center for Non-Communicable Disease Management, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Center for Non-Communicable Disease Management, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Peking University Shougang Hospital, Beijing, 100144, China
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- Center for Non-Communicable Disease Management, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Center for Non-Communicable Disease Management, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Beijing Hypertension League Institute, Beijing, 100039, China
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- Beijing Hypertension League Institute, Beijing, 100039, China
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- Center for Non-Communicable Disease Management, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, 100045, China
- Beijing Hypertension League Institute, Beijing, 100039, China
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Gindri dos Santos B, Goedeke L. Macrophage immunometabolism in diabetes-associated atherosclerosis. IMMUNOMETABOLISM (COBHAM, SURREY) 2023; 5:e00032. [PMID: 37849988 PMCID: PMC10578522 DOI: 10.1097/in9.0000000000000032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Macrophages play fundamental roles in atherosclerotic plaque formation, growth, and regression. These cells are extremely plastic and perform different immune functions depending on the stimuli they receive. Initial in vitro studies have identified specific metabolic pathways that are crucial for the proper function of pro-inflammatory and pro-resolving macrophages. However, the plaque microenvironment, especially in the context of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, constantly challenges macrophages with several simultaneous inflammatory and metabolic stimuli, which may explain why atherosclerosis is accelerated in diabetic patients. In this mini review, we discuss how macrophage mitochondrial function and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids may be affected by this complex plaque microenvironment and how risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes alter the metabolic rewiring of macrophages and disease progression. We also briefly discuss current challenges in assessing macrophage metabolism and identify future tools and possible strategies to alter macrophage metabolism to improve treatment options for diabetes-associated atherosclerosis.
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- Bernardo Gindri dos Santos
- Department of Medicine (Cardiology), The Cardiovascular Research Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine (Cardiology), The Cardiovascular Research Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Medicine (Endocrinology), The Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Wang Z, Wan Q, Xie B, Zhu Z, Xu X, Fu P, Liu R. Integrated network pharmacology and fecal metabolomic analysis of the combinational mechanisms of Shexiang Baoxin Pill against atherosclerosis. Mol Omics 2023; 19:653-667. [PMID: 37357557 DOI: 10.1039/d3mo00067b] [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: 06/27/2023]
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Shexiang Baoxin Pill (SBP) has an excellent therapeutic effect on atherosclerosis (AS), but the combinational mechanisms of SBP against AS remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the combinational mechanisms of SBP against AS by comprehensive network pharmacology and fecal metabolomic analysis. Bufonis venenum, one of the adjuvant medicines in SBP, is an animal medicine with a narrow therapeutic window. Considering animal protection, we evaluated the anti-AS effect of SBP without BV (SBP-BV) using ApoE-/- mouse models, culture cells, and metabolomic methods. Our data suggested that SBP showed remarkable anti-atherosclerotic effects through multiple targets and multiple pathways, while each component in SBP played different roles in their synergistic effect. Notably, SBP-BV showed comparable effects with SBP in the treatment of AS. Both SBP and SBP-BV could reduce cholesterol uptake in RAW264.7 cells and prevent the occurrence and development of AS in WD-induced ApoE-/- mice by attenuating the atherosclerotic plaque area, and reducing inflammatory cytokines and cholesterol levels in vivo. Our finding might provide new insights into the research and development of new anti-atherosclerosis drugs.
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- Zhicong Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
- School of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
- School of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
- School of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, China
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Ruskovska T, Bernlohr DA. The Role of NAD + in Metabolic Regulation of Adipose Tissue: Implications for Obesity-Induced Insulin Resistance. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2560. [PMID: 37761000 PMCID: PMC10526756 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11092560] [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: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Obesity-induced insulin resistance is among the key factors in the development of type 2 diabetes, atherogenic dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease. Adipose tissue plays a key role in the regulation of whole-body metabolism and insulin sensitivity. In obesity, adipose tissue becomes inflamed and dysfunctional, exhibiting a modified biochemical signature and adipokine secretion pattern that promotes insulin resistance in peripheral tissues. An important hallmark of dysfunctional obese adipose tissue is impaired NAD+/sirtuin signaling. In this chapter, we summarize the evidence for impairment of the NAD+/sirtuin pathway in obesity, not only in white adipose tissue but also in brown adipose tissue and during the process of beiging, together with correlative evidence from human studies. We also describe the role of PARPs and CD38 as important NAD+ consumers and discuss findings from experimental studies that investigated potential NAD+ boosting strategies and their efficacy in restoring impaired NAD+ metabolism in dysfunctional obese adipose tissue. In sum, these studies suggest a critical role of NAD+ metabolism in adipose biology and provide a basis for the potential development of strategies to restore metabolic health in obesity.
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- Tatjana Ruskovska
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Goce Delcev University, 2000 Stip, North Macedonia;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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Liu F, Wang Y, Yu J. Role of inflammation and immune response in atherosclerosis: Mechanisms, modulations, and therapeutic targets. Hum Immunol 2023; 84:439-449. [PMID: 37353446 DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2023.06.002] [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: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have emerged as the leading cause of mortality globally, with atherosclerosis being a prominent focus of investigation among medical researchers worldwide. Atherosclerosis is characterized as a disease of the large and medium-sized arteries that is multifocal, accumulative, and immunoinflammatory in nature, resulting from the deposition of lipids. Accumulating evidence suggests that inflammatory responses and immunoregulation play a vital role in the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis. While existing treatments for atherosclerosis can assist in symptom management and slowing disease progression, a complete cure remains elusive. Consequently, there is significant interest in research and development of potential new drugs for this condition. Therefore, this review aims to consolidate the current understanding of the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis with an emphasis on inflammation, immune response and infection. Besides, it examines the effects and mechanisms of immunological modulations in atherosclerosis, and the potential therapeutic targets and drugs for intervening in the inflammatory responses and immunoregulation associated with atherosclerosis. Additionally, novel drug options for treating atherosclerosis are explored within the context of this review.
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- Fang Liu
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212001, China; International Genome Center, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- International Genome Center, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- International Genome Center, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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Hong JH, Moon JS, Seong K, Lim S. Comparison of therapeutic efficacy and safety of sitagliptin, dapagliflozin, or lobeglitazone adjunct therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled on sulfonylurea and metformin: Third agent study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2023; 203:110872. [PMID: 37574137 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2023.110872] [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: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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AIMS Compare the efficacy and safety of sitagliptin, dapagliflozin, and lobeglitazone in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, despite metformin and sulfonylurea therapy. METHODS The study randomized patients into three groups, receiving sitagliptin 100 mg, dapagliflozin 10 mg, or lobeglitazone 0.5 mg daily (n = 26 each) and monitored changes in biochemical parameters and body composition for 24 months. The primary efficacy endpoint was changes in HbA1c at 24 months. RESULTS The mean change in HbA1c in the sitagliptin, dapagliflozin, and lobeglitazone groups was -0.81 ± 0.21%, -1.05 ± 0.70%, and -1.08 ± 0.98%, after 24 months. Dapagliflozin treatment significantly lowered systolic blood pressure by 5.5 mmHg and alanine aminotransferase levels. Dapagliflozin and lobeglitazone treatment significantly reduced proteinuria and insulin resistance. Dapagliflozin decreased whole body fat percentage by 1.2%, whereas sitagliptin and lobeglitazone increased it by 1.1% and 1.8%, respectively. Whole body muscle percentage increased in the dapagliflozin group and decreased in the lobeglitazone group. The safety profiles of the three treatments were comparable. CONCLUSIONS All three drugs displayed good glucose-lowering efficacy and comparable safety profiles. However, dapagliflozin therapy produced favorable changes in body composition. Dapagliflozin may be a suitable adjunct therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes seeking to improve their body composition.
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- Jun Hwa Hong
- Department of Internal Medicine, Daejeon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Daejeon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
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Bendaya I, Ben Jemaa A, Sahraoui G, Kharrat M, Sdiri W, Oueslati R. Immunometabolism mRNA expression phenotypes and reprogramming of CD14 in T2DM with or without CVD. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 122:110665. [PMID: 37487262 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110665] [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: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have a significant impact on the expression of genes in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). The primary objective of this study was to investigate the role of two signaling pathways, STAT1/6, and two important modulators of immunometabolism, leptin and PPARs, in the development of T2DM with and without CVD. Furthermore, the study aimed to assess the correlation between these factors and the dynamics of CD14 in PBMCs. This research was conducted within the context of a growing body of literature on the complex pathophysiology of T2DM and its association with CVD. Prior studies have indicated that T2DM is characterized by an imbalance in immunometabolism and the involvement of various signaling pathways. MATERIALS AND METHODS Blood samples were collected from a total of 47 subjects, including 7 healthy volunteers, 20 individuals diagnosed with diabetes and cardiovascular disease (D.CVD) and another 20 individuals diagnosed with diabetes only (D). PBMCs were isolated from these samples, and the expression levels of leptin, PPARγ, PPARα, and CD14 genes were measured using Real-Time PCR. RESULTS The most relevant result showed that diabetic patients with CVD had significantly higher levels of leptin expression, which was positively correlated with STAT1 (r = 0.7497, p = 0.0001). On the other hand, diabetic patients without CVD had elevated PPARγ expression, which was strongly correlated with STAT6 (r = 0.8437, p = 0.0001). Interestingly, we found a significant increase in the PPARγ/ PPARα ratio in the D.CVD group compared to the D group (4.273 ± 0.9531; 7.52 ± 3.556, p = 0.0479). Moreover, CD14 expression was significantly reduced in this group compared to diabetic patients without CVD. CONCLUSION These findings suggested that the immunometabolic imbalance in T2DM was driven by a STAT1/Leptin phenotype in diabetic patients with CVD and by a STAT6/PPARγ phenotype in diabetic patients without CVD. Taking into account STAT1/Leptin and STAT6/PPARγ profiling could help clinicians identify novel therapeutic targets for T2DM and other related diseases.
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- Imen Bendaya
- Unit of Immunology and Microbiology Environmental and Carcinogenesis [IMEC], Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Zarzouna7021, University of Carthage, Bizerte, Tunisia.
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- Unit of Immunology and Microbiology Environmental and Carcinogenesis [IMEC], Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Zarzouna7021, University of Carthage, Bizerte, Tunisia; Department of Biology, Faculty of science of Gafsa ,University of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology, Salah Azaeiz Institute, Bab Saadoun 1006 Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Habib Bougatfa of Bizerte, Bizerte, Tunisia
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- Unit of Immunology and Microbiology Environmental and Carcinogenesis [IMEC], Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Zarzouna7021, University of Carthage, Bizerte, Tunisia
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Lee JH, Jeon S, Joung B, Lee HS, Kwon YJ. Associations of Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance Trajectories With Cardiovascular Disease Incidence and Mortality. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2023; 43:1719-1728. [PMID: 37470180 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.123.319200] [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: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Whether trends in insulin resistance changes are related to the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and mortality remains unclear. We aimed to examine the association of homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) trajectories with CVD incidence and mortality. METHODS Data from 6755 adults aged 40 to 69 years in the Korea Epidemiology and Genome Study were analyzed. During the exposure period (2001-2006), participants were classified into the increasing HOMA-IR trajectory group and the stable HOMA-IR trajectory group using a latent class mixture model. During the event accrual period (2007-2018), information about CVD and mortality were collected. RESULTS During the median 9.83-year event accrual period, there were 379 (5.6%) new-onset CVD, 535 (7.9%) all-cause mortality, 102 (1.5%) CVD mortality, and 47 (0.7%) major adverse cardiovascular event mortality cases. Compared with the stable HOMA-IR trajectory group, the fully adjusted hazard ratios (95% CIs) for the increasing HOMA-IR trajectory group were 1.59 (1.04-2.44) for incident CVD, 1.87 (1.30-2.69) for all-cause mortality, 2.33 (1.11-4.89) for CVD mortality, and 3.67 (1.38-9.76) for major adverse cardiovascular event mortality. CONCLUSIONS An increasing HOMA-IR appears to be independently and positively related to incident CVD, all-cause mortality, CVD mortality, and major adverse cardiovascular event mortality. Early lifestyle interventions for individuals with increasing HOMA-IR trend could be a practical strategy to prevent CVD and CVD mortality.
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- Jun-Hyuk Lee
- Department of Family Medicine, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.-H.L.)
- Department of Medicine, Hanyang University Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.-H.L.)
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- Department of Medicine, Hanyang University Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.-H.L.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine (B.J.), Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Biostatistics Collaboration Unit, Department of Research Affairs (S.J., H.S.L.), Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine (B.J.), Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Liu Z, Deng B, Huang Q, Tu R, Yu F, Xia J, Feng J. Comparison of seven surrogate insulin resistance indexes for predicting the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis in normal-weight individuals. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1241523. [PMID: 37719743 PMCID: PMC10501451 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1241523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between surrogate insulin resistance (IR) indexes and carotid atherosclerosis (CA) in normal-weight populations, as well as compared their ability to predict CA. Method A total of 26,795 middle-aged and older adult individuals with normal body weights were included. Triglyceride-glucose index (TyG), TyG-body mass index, TyG-waist circumference (TyG-WC), TyG-waist-to-height ratio (TyG-WHtR), visceral adiposity index, Chinese VAI (CVAI) and lipid accumulation product (LAP) were determined using established formulas. The associations between these surrogate indexes and CA were assessed using logistic regression models and restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis. Receiver operating characteristic curves were utilized to compare the performance of these indexes for predicting CA. Result The levels of all seven surrogate indexes of IR were significantly higher in normal-weight individuals with CA than in those without CA (p < 0.001). In the full-adjusted model, only CVAI, TyG-WC, TyG-WHtR and LAP were significantly associated with CA, with the adjusted odds ratios (95% CI) of CA being 1.25 (1.20-1.30), 1.18 (1.14-1.23), 1.20 (1.16-1.25) and 1.25 (1.18-1.32) for each one standard deviation increase in CVAI, TyG-WC, TyG-WHtR and LAP, respectively. RCS analysis revealed a significant increase in the prevalence of CA among normal-weight individuals with CVAI >89.83, LAP >28.91, TyG-WHtR >4.42 and TyG-WC >704.93. The area under the curve for CVAI was significantly greater than for other indexes (p < 0.001). Conclusion CVAI, TyG-WC, TyG-WHtR and LAP were independently associated with the prevalence of CA. Specifically, CVAI may be the most appropriate predictor of CA in normal-weight individuals.
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- Zeyu Liu
- Department of Neurology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Clinical Research Center for Cerebrovascular Disease of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Clinical Research Center for Cerebrovascular Disease of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Pandey MK. Uncovering the Lipid Web: Discovering the Multifaceted Roles of Lipids in Human Diseases and Therapeutic Opportunities. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13223. [PMID: 37686028 PMCID: PMC10487860 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713223] [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: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Lipids, characterized by their hydrophobic nature, encompass a wide range of molecules with distinct properties and functions [...].
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- Manoj Kumar Pandey
- Division of Human Genetics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), 3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC-7016, Suit R1.019A, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA; or ; Tel.: +1-513-803-1694; Fax: +1-513-636-1321
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA
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Pan J, Yang B, Wang Z, Tang L, Jia P, Yang S, Zeng H. Triglyceride-Glucose Index is Related to Carotid Artery Plaque in Railway Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2023; 16:2561-2571. [PMID: 37645236 PMCID: PMC10461744 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s418358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Aim China has the highest rail transportation density in the world. Compared to other occupational populations, railway workers in China face increased risk of chronic non-communicable diseases. This study aims to investigate the relationship between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and carotid artery plaque (CAP) in a population of railway workers in southwest China. Methods The cross-sectional study was conducted among 3169 railway workers who were categorized into four groups based on TyG index quartiles. The presence of CAP was assessed using carotid Doppler ultrasound. Logistic regression and restricted cubic spline analyses were used to estimate the association between TyG index and CAP, and subgroup analyses were performed based on age, blood pressure, metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), smoking, drinking, and physical activity. Results Participants with higher TyG index quartiles had a higher prevalence of CAP, with 11.63%, 14.11%, 20.20%, and 18.56% from the first to fourth quartile, respectively. The multi-adjusted logistic regression models showed a positive association between TyG index and the risk of CAP (odds ratio [OR]: 1.22, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.06-1.41) when treated as a continuous variable. When analyzed as a categorical variable with increasing TyG index tertiles, the risk of CAP substantially increased with ORs (95% CIs) of 1.22 (0.90-1.65) for the second quartile, 1.70 (1.27-2.28) for the third quartile, and 1.46 (1.08-1.98) for the fourth quartile compared to the lowest quartile. Restricted cubic spline revealed that the association gradually strengthened with the increase of the TyG index below 9.56. Conclusion TyG index was significantly associated with CAP, notably in populations with elevated quartiles of TyG index among railway workers. Monitoring the TyG index could be a useful risk management strategy for CAP in occupation population.
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- Jia Pan
- Department of Clinical Medical College & Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Medical College & Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Medical College & Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of School of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of International Institute of Spatial Health Epidemiology (ISLE), Wuhan University, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Medical College & Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of International Institute of Spatial Health Epidemiology (ISLE), Wuhan University, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Medical College & Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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Tang XE, Cheng YQ, Tang CK. Protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 2 as the therapeutic target of atherosclerotic diseases: past, present and future. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1219690. [PMID: 37670950 PMCID: PMC10475599 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1219690] [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: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 2(PTPN2), an important member of the protein tyrosine phosphatase family, can regulate various signaling pathways and biological processes by dephosphorylating receptor protein tyrosine kinases. Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that PTPN2 is involved in the occurrence and development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Recently, it has been reported that PTPN2 exerts an anti-atherosclerotic effect by regulating vascular endothelial injury, monocyte proliferation and migration, macrophage polarization, T cell polarization, autophagy, pyroptosis, and insulin resistance. In this review, we summarize the latest findings on the role of PTPN2 in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis to provide a rationale for better future research and therapeutic interventions.
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- Xiao-Er Tang
- Department of Pathophysiology, Shaoyang University, Shaoyang, Hunan, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Key Laboratory for Atherosclerology of Hunan Province, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Key Laboratory for Atherosclerology of Hunan Province, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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Liu R, Li L, Wang L, Zhang S. Triglyceride-glucose index predicts death in patients with stroke younger than 65. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1198487. [PMID: 37602260 PMCID: PMC10435085 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1198487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Background The triglyceride-glucose index (TGI), a reliable surrogate indicator of insulin resistance (IR), has been proven to be a predictor of the incidence of ischemic stroke. The role of TGI in predicting the outcomes of stroke patients remains controversial. Susceptibility to IR-related diseases varies among patients of different ages. The study aims to evaluate the predictive value of TGI levels on clinical outcomes of patients with ischemic stroke of different ages. Method This was a retrospective cohort study including patients with ischemic stroke in the Department of Neurology at West China Hospital. TGI was calculated as ln [fasting triglyceride (mg/dL) × fasting glucose (mg/dL)/2]. The patients were subdivided into 3 tertiles according to TGI levels. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to estimate the association between TGI levels and post-stroke outcomes among the whole patients, younger patients (<65), and older patients (>=65). The outcomes included death and unfavorable functional outcome (modified Rankin scale score 3-6) at 3 and 12 months after stroke. Results A total of 3,704 patients (men, 65.08%, mean age, 61.44 ± 14.15; women 34.92%, mean age, 65.70 ± 13.69) were enrolled in this study. TGI levels were not associated with 3 month or 12 month death in the whole patients. Patients with higher TGI levels (T2 and T3) had a higher risk of 3 month death than those had lower TGI levels (T1) in the younger group (T2 vs. T1: OR 2.64, 95% CI 1.03-6.79, p = 0.043; T3 vs. T1: OR 2.69, 95% CI 1.00-7.10, p = 0.049) but not in the older group. Additionally, Kaplan-Meier estimate analysis illustrated that the 12 month death risk was significantly higher in the group with the highest TGI among younger patients (p for log-rank test = 0.028) but not among older patients. There was an interactive effect between TGI and age on 3 month death (p for interaction = 0.013) and 12 month death (p for interaction = 0.027). However, TGI was not associated with unfavorable functional outcome at 3 month or 12 month after stroke. Conclusion Elevated TGI independently predicts death at 3 months and 12 months in patients under 65 with ischemic stroke. Regulating TGI is expected to be an approach to enhance prognosis in young individuals affected by ischemic stroke.
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- Ruishan Liu
- Center of Cerebrovascular Diseases, Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Center and Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Center and Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Cerebrovascular Diseases, Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Al-Kuraishy HM, Al-Gareeb AI, Elekhnawy E, Batiha GES. Possible role of LCZ696 in atherosclerosis: new inroads and perspective. Mol Cell Biochem 2023:10.1007/s11010-023-04816-x. [PMID: 37526794 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04816-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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LCZ696 blocks both angiotensin receptor type 1 (ATR1) and neprilysin (NEP), which are intricate in the degradation of natriuretic peptides (NPs) and other endogenous peptides. It has been shown NEP inhibitors and LCZ696 could be effectively in the management of atherosclerosis (AS). However, the underlying mechanism of LCZ696 in AS is needed to be clarified entirely. Hence, this review is directed to reconnoiter the mechanistic role of LCZ696 in AS. The anti-inflammatory role of LCZ696 is related to the inhibition of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β)-activated kinase 1 (TAK) and nod-like receptor pyrin 3 receptor (NLRP3) inflammasome. Moreover, LCZ696, via inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress, apoptosis and endothelial dysfunction can attenuate the development and progression of AS. In conclusion, LCZ696 could be effective in the management of AS through modulation of inflammatory and oxidative signaling. Preclinical and clinical studies are recommended in this regard.
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- Hayder M Al-Kuraishy
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Medicine, College of Medicine, AL-Mustansiriyia University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Medicine, College of Medicine, AL-Mustansiriyia University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Pharmaceutical Microbiology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, 22511, AL Beheira, Egypt.
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Qian T, Sheng X, Shen P, Fang Y, Deng Y, Zou G. Mets-IR as a predictor of cardiovascular events in the middle-aged and elderly population and mediator role of blood lipids. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1224967. [PMID: 37534205 PMCID: PMC10393118 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1224967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a global health concern, with a significant impact on morbidity and mortality rates. Using fasting glucose, fasting triglycerides, body mass index (BMI), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), the metabolic score of insulin resistance (Mets-IR), a novel index created by Mexican researchers to assess insulin sensitivity, is a more precise way to measure insulin sensitivity. This study aimes to explore the association between Mets-IR and CVD, as well as investigate the potential mediating role of of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Methods The study's data came from the 2011 and 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Studies (CHARLS). We used three logistic regression models to account for the potential effects of ten factors on cardiovascular disease/stroke/heart disease. Moreover, We performed mediation analyses to evaluate the role of LDL-C in the association between Mets-IR and incident CVD. Results This study comprised 4,540 participants, of whom 494 (10.88%) were found to develop disease (CVD). Each interquartile range (IQR) increased in Mets-IR raised the risk of developing CVD by 38% (OR=1.38; 95% CI, 1.21-1.56) and there was a linear dose-response relationship between Mets-IR and the risk of new-onset cardiovascular disease, stroke, and heart disease (P overall<0.05, P non-linear>0.05). Approximately 5% (indirect effect/total effect) of the significant association of Mets-IR with stroke was mediated by LDL-C, respectively. With the addition of Mets-IR to the base model, the continuous net reclassification improvement and integrated discrimination improvement for predicting cardiovascular disease increased by 0.175 (P <0.001) and 0.006 (P <0.001), respectively. Conclusion ets-IR is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease/stroke/cardiac issues, with LDL-C mediating these relationships. Improving insulin sensitivity and lipid regulation may be essential and effective preventive measures for cardiovascular events.
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- Taoming Qian
- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Second Ward, The First People’s Hospital of Bei’an City, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Graduate School, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Cardiovascular Disease Branch One, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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