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Jin F, Yu E, Chen J, Zhou W, Cai H, Hu J, Xuan L. Monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio as a novel-potential biomarker for predicting prognosis of Bell's palsy. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 281:2293-2301. [PMID: 38015248 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-08340-y] [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: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES In several disorders, the monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR) has been considered a biomarker of systemic inflammation and oxidative stress. However, its role in Bell's palsy (BP) remains unclear. This study investigates the relationship between elevated MHR and poor recovery in BP patients. METHODS The clinical data of 729 BP patients were analyzed retrospectively. The House-Brackmann Facial Nerve Grading System (H-B) was utilized to assess the severity of facial motor dysfunction during admission and the follow-up period after discharge. According to the 6 months follow-up data, H-B grades 1-2 were classified as recovered (n = 557), and H-B grades 3-6 as unrecovered (n = 172). The patients were split into MHR ≤ 0.26 (n = 361) and MHR > 0.26 (n = 368) groups based on the median MHR to further analyze the connection between different MHRs and prognosis. RESULTS The level of MHR was substantially greater in the unrecovered group of BP patients than in the restored group (medians[interquartile range], 0.32[0.20, 0.49] vs 0.24[0.11, 0.39], P < 0.001). MHR was an independent risk factor for BP prognosis as indicated by the multivariate logistic regression analysis (OR = 4.467, 95% CI = 1.875-10.646, P = 0.001). The area under the curve (AUC) was 0.615 (95% CI = 0.566-0.664, P < 0.001). The initial H-B score did not differ significantly between MHR ≤ 0.26 (n = 361) and MHR > 0.26 (n = 368) groups. However, after 6 months of follow-up, the high-MHR group's H-B score was considerably greater than the low-MHR group's. CONCLUSIONS MHR is expected to be an accessible and effective biomarker of BP. In BP patients, elevated MHR is related to an increased chance of poor recovery.
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- Fanyuan Jin
- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Zhang Z, Gao Y, Li Z, Li B, Gao S, Sun J, Tu J, Ning X, Zhang W, Wang J. Association of carotid atherosclerotic plaque and intima-media thickness with the monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio among low-income residents of rural China: a population-based cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:2541. [PMID: 38115018 PMCID: PMC10731795 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17447-0] [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: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The monocytes to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) has been identified as a potential biomarker for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In this population-based cross-sectional study, we explored the relationships among carotid artery disease (CAD), including the presence of carotid atherosclerotic plaque (CAP) and carotid artery intima-media thickness (CIMT), the MHR, and related parameter changes. METHODS This cross-sectional study, Conducted from April to June 2019 in a rural area of Tianjin, involved middle-aged and elderly participants. Based on carotid ultrasound examinations, participants were divided into CAP and non-CAP groups. Logistic regression and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were utilized to assess MHR's predictive value for CAP. Gender-specific analyses were also performed to examine predictive variations. The relationship between CIMT and MHR was evaluated using linear regression. RESULTS Of the 2109 participants meeting the inclusion criteria, 51.6% were identified with CAP. Multivariate analysis revealed a significant association between MHR and CAP prevalence, (OR, 9.670; 95% CI, 2.359-39.631; P = 0.002), particularly in females (OR, 5.921; 95% CI, 1.823-19.231; P = 0.003), after adjusting for covariates. However, no significant correlation was found between CIMT and MHR when adjusted for other factors. The ROC analysis showed the area under the curve for MHR and CAP to be 0.569 (95% CI: 0.544-0.593; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS These findings suggested that it is crucial to enhance early screening and intervention for CAD, specifically focusing on the prevention and progression of CAP, to address the unique health challenges faced by low-income groups in rural settings. Emphasizing these preventive measures could significantly contribute to improving cardiovascular health outcomes in this vulnerable population.
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- Zhen Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi Province, 530000, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Tianjin, 300052, China
- Key Laboratory of Post-Neuroinjury Neuro-repair and Regeneration in Central Nervous System, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Ministry of Education and Tianjin City, 154 Anshan Road, Tianjin, Heping District, 300052, China
- Institute of Clinical Epidemiology & Evidence-Based Medicine, Tianjin Jizhou People's Hospital, 18 Nanhuan Road, Jizhou District, Tianjin, 301900, China
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- Institute of Clinical Epidemiology & Evidence-Based Medicine, Tianjin Jizhou People's Hospital, 18 Nanhuan Road, Jizhou District, Tianjin, 301900, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Laboratory of Epidemiology, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Tianjin, 300052, China.
- Key Laboratory of Post-Neuroinjury Neuro-repair and Regeneration in Central Nervous System, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Ministry of Education and Tianjin City, 154 Anshan Road, Tianjin, Heping District, 300052, China.
- Institute of Clinical Epidemiology & Evidence-Based Medicine, Tianjin Jizhou People's Hospital, 18 Nanhuan Road, Jizhou District, Tianjin, 301900, China.
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Yang N, Hu L, Han Y. The association between monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and clinical prognosis of acute ischemic stroke after intravenous thrombolysis therapy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35338. [PMID: 37800786 PMCID: PMC10553100 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035338] [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: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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The monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) ratio (MHR) is accepted as a novel marker for demonstrating inflammation. We investigated whether the monocyte-to-HDL ratio is related to the 90-day clinical prognosis of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT). Patients with AIS treated with alteplase IVT were included consecutively, and clinical information and laboratory data were collected. The 90-day prognosis of all patients was determined with a clinical assessment using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS). The optimal cutoff values for patients were evaluated by the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve method. Then, a multivariate logistic regression model was used to evaluate the risk factors for poor prognosis of IVT in AIS. We retrospectively enrolled 192 patients who were diagnosed with AIS and received IVT between February 2020 and July 2022, with final follow-up on September 30, 2022. The patients in the poor prognosis group had significantly higher monocyte counts, lower HDL levels, and higher MHR values than the good prognosis group. The optimal cutoff value of the MHR for predicting the 3-month outcome of acute pontine infarction was 0.621. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that the MHR (OR = 4.626, 95% CI: 1.156-18.512, P = .030) was strongly associated with poor prognosis in AIS. The MHR is an independent risk factor for the clinical prognosis of AIS patients receiving IVT therapy and shows a certain predictive value.
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- Ning Yang
- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hefei Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Geriatric, the First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hefei Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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Zhao S, Tang J, Yu S, Maimaitiaili R, Teliewubai J, Xu C, Li J, Chi C, Xu Y, Zhang Y. Monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio presents a linear association with atherosclerosis and nonlinear association with arteriosclerosis in elderly Chinese population: The Northern Shanghai Study. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2023; 33:577-583. [PMID: 36646605 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2022.12.002] [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: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Inflammation closely correlates with atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) is a novel inflammation index that can be obtained by routine blood tests. We aimed to investigate the associations between MHR and atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis. METHODS AND RESULTS We enrolled 2451 participants from the Northern Shanghai Study. Atherosclerosis (carotid plaque (CP), lower extremity atherosclerotic (LEA) assessed by ankle-brachial index) and arteriosclerosis (arterial stiffness (AS) assessed by carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity) were measured using standard methods. In the univariable logistic regression model, higher MHR was significantly associated with increased AS, CP, and LEA risk. In the multivariable logistic regression model, after adjustment for age, sex, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, body mass index, smoking habit, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and family history of premature CVD, quartile 4 (Q4) of MHR was associated with an increased risk of AS (odds ratio (OR) = 1.41; 95% confidence interval (CI):1.05-1.88; P fortrend = 0.036), CP (OR = 1.35; 95%CI:1.04-1.77; P for trend = 0.044), and LEA (OR = 2.23; 95%CI:1.49-3.35; P for trend< 0.001). Similar results were observed when MHR was analyzed as a continuous variable. The restricted cubic spline (RCS) curve showed that the association between MHR and AS was nonlinear (P nonlinear = 0.021), but not LEA (P nonlinear = 0.177) or CP (P nonlinear = 0.72). CONCLUSION MHR presents a linear association with atherosclerosis and a nonlinear association with arteriosclerosis in the elderly Chinese population. These findings may indicate the need for early assessment and intervention for inflammation. The registration number for clinical trials: NCT02368938.
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- Song Zhao
- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 20072, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 20072, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 20072, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 20072, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 20072, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 20072, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 20072, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 20072, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 20072, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 20072, China.
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Amouzegar A, Mirzaasgari Z, Mehrabi A, Malek M, Alaei-Shahmiri F, Najafi L, Khajavi A. Association of monocyte/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and the carotid intima-media thickness in diabetic patients. BMC Endocr Disord 2022; 22:323. [PMID: 36536369 PMCID: PMC9761615 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-022-01246-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The goal of this study was to see whether there was a link between the monocyte/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in people with type 2 diabetes. METHODS Duplex ultrasonography parameters and demographic, physical, and paraclinical assessments were recorded. Using the t-test, the MHR and CIMT were compared between the two groups. Regression models were also constructed. RESULTS A total of 118 diabetics and 126 non-diabetics were included in the cross-sectional research. According to the stated diabetes duration, the observed age difference of 7 years might be considered. The MHR and CIMT were not substantially different between the two groups. In the DM and non-DM groups, the Spearman correlations between MHR and CIMT were 0.32 and - 0.08, respectively (p-values = 0.001 and 0.379). Thus, regression models (stratified for DM/non-DM and male/female) revealed that the MHR is a significant predictor of CIMT, but only in the case of male DM individuals, when crudely adjusted for confounders. CONCLUSIONS In diabetes mellitus, the current investigation found a direct link between MHR and CIMT. In addition, in male diabetic subjects, MHR was demonstrated to be a predictor of CIMT.
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- Atefeh Amouzegar
- Department of Nephrology, Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
- Firoozgar Clinical Research Development Center, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Firoozgar Clinical Research Development Center, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Neurology, Firoozgar Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Firoozgar Clinical Research Development Center (FCRDC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for prevention of cardiovascular disease, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), 3rd floor, No10, Firouzeh alley, South Vali-Asr Ave., Vali-Asr Sq, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), 3rd floor, No10, Firouzeh alley, South Vali-Asr Ave., Vali-Asr Sq, Tehran, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Xi J, Men S, Nan J, Yang Q, Dong J. The blood monocyte to high density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) is a possible marker of carotid artery plaque. Lipids Health Dis 2022; 21:130. [PMID: 36463176 PMCID: PMC9719628 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-022-01741-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND MHR is the ratio of monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). It has been reported that MHR changes are associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Carotid plaque is a common vascular lesion of the carotid artery and is a manifestation of atherogenesis. This study investigated the relationships between the MHR and the incidence of carotid plaques. METHODS The data of 3848 physical examiners were analyzed for retrospective analysis, which included 1428 patients with noncarotid plaque, 1133 patients with single carotid plaque, and 1287 patients with bilateral or multiple carotid plaques. Statistical analysis was performed on SPSS 22.0 0 software and statistical software R and its GAM package. RESULTS The difference was statistically significant in the levels of MHR, body mass index (BMI), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), blood lipids (HDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (Tg)), blood glucose (Glu), hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), renal function (urea, creatinine (Crea)), estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and uric acid (Ua) in the carotid plaque groups (P < 0.001, respectively). There was no significant difference between the sex (P = 0.635) and age (P = 0.063) in the different groups. MHR levels were positively correlated with BMI (r = 0.364, P < 0.001), hs-CRP (r = 0.320, P < 0.001), Tg (r = 0.417, P < 0.001), Crea (r = 0.323, P < 0.001), eGFR (r = - 0.248, P < 0.001), Ua (r = 0.383, P < 0.001) and HbA1c (r = 0.197, P < 0.001). Levels of TC, Glu, and urea were slightly correlated with the MHR level (r = - 0.150, P < 0.001; r = 0.187, P < 0.001; r = 0.137, P < 0.001, respectively). The MHR level increased with elevated severity of carotid plaque in subjects without hypertension or diabetes (P < 0.001). In adjusted models, with the rise of MHR level, the probability of occurrence of carotid plaque had a 1.871-fold (95% CI: 1.015-3.450, P = 0.045) increase; the probability of multiple occurrences of carotid plaques had a 2.896-fold (95% CI: 1.415-5.928, P < 0.001) increase. The GAM curve showed a nonlinear correlation between the normalized MHR and the probability of carotid plaque occurrence. CONCLUSIONS MHR could be used as a possible marker for plaque formation and severity.
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- Jie Xi
- grid.414252.40000 0004 1761 8894Center of Translational Medicine Research, Medical Innovation Research Department of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853 China
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- grid.414252.40000 0004 1761 8894Department of Clinical Laboratory, the 1st Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853 China
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- grid.414252.40000 0004 1761 8894Department of Clinical Laboratory, the 1st Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853 China
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- grid.414252.40000 0004 1761 8894Department of Clinical Laboratory, the 1st Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853 China
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- grid.414252.40000 0004 1761 8894Department of Clinical Laboratory, the 1st Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853 China
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Guzmán-Martínez G, Marañón C. Immune mechanisms associated with cardiovascular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus: A path to potential biomarkers. Front Immunol 2022; 13:974826. [PMID: 36420265 PMCID: PMC9677819 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.974826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients display an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). With the improved clinical management of other classical severe manifestation of the disease, CVD is becoming one of the most relevant complications of SLE, and it is an important factor causing morbidity and mortality. Several immune constituents have been shown to be involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and endothelial damage in SLE patients, including specific circulating cell populations, autoantibodies, and inflammatory mediators. In this review, we summarize the presentation of CVD in SLE and the role of the autoimmune responses present in SLE patients in the induction of atherogenesis, endothelial impairment and cardiac disease. Additionally, we discuss the utility of these immune mediators as early CVD biomarkers and targets for clinical intervention in SLE patients.
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- Gabriela Guzmán-Martínez
- Atrys Health, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Cardiology, La Paz University Hospital, IdiPaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Genomic Medicine, Pfizer-University of Granada-Andalusian Regional Government Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research (GENYO), Granada, Spain
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Zhang J, Li Y, Zhou Y, Wang K, Pan C, Zhao Y, Xie H, Duan R, Gong Z, Jia Y. Monocyte to High-Density Lipoprotein Ratio: A Novel Predictive Marker of Disease Severity and Prognosis in Patients With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders. Front Neurol 2021; 12:763793. [PMID: 34777231 PMCID: PMC8580507 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.763793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background and Purpose: To investigate the association of monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR) with disease severity and prognosis in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD). Methods: This retrospective study included 125 patients with NMOSD. Demographic and clinical parameters, including the MHR, were assessed. The initial Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score and relapse rate were used to evaluate disease severity and prognosis, respectively. Correlations between MHR and disease severity and relapse rate were analyzed. The predictive value of MHR for prognosis was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Results: Compared with the low MHR group, the initial EDSS score (median 4.5 vs. 5.5%, P = 0.025) and relapse rate (51.61 vs. 30.16%, P = 0.015) were significantly higher in the high MHR group. MHR was positively correlated with the initial EDSS score (r = 0.306, P = 0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that MHR was significantly associated with severity (odds ratio = 7.90, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.08–57.82, P = 0.041), and it was a significant predictor of disease prognosis (hazard ratio = 3.12, 95% CI = 1.02–9.53, P = 0.046). The median relapse interval of the high MHR group was 24.40 months. When the MHR was higher than 0.565, the risk of relapse was high [sensitivity, 33.3%; specificity, 91.9%; area under the ROC curve, 0.642 (95% CI = 0.54–0.74, P = 0.007)]. Conclusion: MHR is a novel predictive marker of disease severity and prognosis in patients with NMOSD. Early monitoring and reduction of MHR may allow earlier intervention and improved prognosis.
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- Jinwei Zhang
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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López P, Rodríguez-Carrio J, Martínez-Zapico A, Pérez-Álvarez ÁI, Suárez-Díaz S, Mozo L, Benavente L, Caminal-Montero L, Suárez A. Low-density granulocytes and monocytes as biomarkers of cardiovascular risk in systemic lupus erythematosus. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2020; 59:1752-1764. [PMID: 32031658 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keaa016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim was to evaluate the most relevant cell populations involved in vascular homeostasis as potential biomarkers of SLE-related cardiovascular disease (CVD). METHODS Low-density granulocytes (LDGs), monocyte subsets, endothelial progenitor cells, angiogenic T (Tang) cells, CD4+CD28null and Th1/Th17 lymphocytes and serum cytokine levels were quantified in 109 SLE patients and 33 controls in relationship to the presence of subclinical carotid atheromatosis or cardiovascular disease. A second cohort including 31 recent-onset SLE patients was also included. RESULTS Raised monocyte and LDG counts, particularly those LDGs negative for CD16/CD14 expression (nLDGs), in addition to the ratios of monocytes and nLDGs to high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDLc) molecules (MHR and nLHR, respectively), were present in SLE patients with traditional risk factors or subclinical atheromatosis but not in those who were CV-free, thus revealing their value in the identification of patients at risk of CVD, even at the onset of disease. Accordingly, nLDGs were correlated positively with carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) and with inflammatory markers (CRP and IL-6). A bias towards more differentiated monocyte subsets, related to increased IFN-α and IL-17 serum levels, was also observed in patients. Intermediate monocytes were especially expanded, but independently of their involvement in CVD. Finally, CD4+CD28null, Th17 and Th1 lymphocytes were increased, with CD4+CD28null and Th17 cells being associated with cIMT, whereas endothelial progenitor and Tang cell levels were reduced in all SLE patients. CONCLUSION The present study highlights the potential use of MHR and nLHR as valuable biomarkers of CVD risk in SLE patients, even at diagnosis. The increased amounts of nLDGs, monocytes, Th17 and senescent-CD28null subsets, coupled with reduced pro-angiogenic endothelial progenitor cells and Tang cells, could underlie the development of atheromatosis in SLE.
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- Patricia López
- Department of Functional Biology, Immunology Area, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo.,Group of Basic and Translational Research in Inflammatory Diseases, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA)
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- Department of Functional Biology, Immunology Area, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo.,Group of Basic and Translational Research in Inflammatory Diseases, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA)
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- Group of Basic and Translational Research in Inflammatory Diseases, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA).,Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias
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- Group of Basic and Translational Research in Inflammatory Diseases, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA).,Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias
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- Group of Basic and Translational Research in Inflammatory Diseases, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA).,Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias
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- Group of Basic and Translational Research in Inflammatory Diseases, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA).,Department of Immunology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Group of Basic and Translational Research in Inflammatory Diseases, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA).,Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias
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- Group of Basic and Translational Research in Inflammatory Diseases, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA).,Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias
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- Department of Functional Biology, Immunology Area, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo.,Group of Basic and Translational Research in Inflammatory Diseases, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA)
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Zhan X, Pan D, Wei X, Wen D, Yan C, Xiao J. Monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio and cardiovascular events in patients on peritoneal dialysis. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2020; 30:1130-1136. [PMID: 32446868 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2020.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS The monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) is associated with multiple cardiovascular diseases. However, the role of the MHR in predicting cardiovascular diseases in patients on peritoneal dialysis remains unclear. METHODS AND RESULTS Eight hundred and eighty incident peritoneal dialysis patients were enrolled from November 1, 2005, to February 28, 2017, and followed until May 31, 2017. Primary outcomes were cardiovascular events. Using the X-tile program, these patients were divided into three groups according to the MHR. Kaplan-Meier method and Cox regressions were used for survival analysis. During a median follow-up period of 26 months (interquartile range: 12-39 months), 139 cardiovascular events were recorded. After multiple adjustment, the high MHR group was associated with a 1.97-fold increase in the cardiovascular events hazard compared to that of the low group in the overall population (hazard ratio: 1.97; 95% CI, 1.19-3.28; P = 0.009). Subgroup analysis demonstrated that the association between the MHR and a higher risk of cardiovascular events was strongest in the subgroup of patients with diabetes (P for interaction = 0.004). In this subgroup, the high MHR group was found to be associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events compared to the low group (hazard ratio: 7.69; 95% CI, 2.76-21.47). CONCLUSION This study suggests that the MHR is independently associated with the risk of cardiovascular events in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis, and diabetes status can influence the association between the MHR and the risk of cardiovascular events.
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- Xiaojiang Zhan
- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China.
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The association between monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio and hemorrhagic transformation in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Aging (Albany NY) 2020; 12:2498-2506. [PMID: 32023223 PMCID: PMC7041785 DOI: 10.18632/aging.102757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Hemorrhagic transformation (HT) is a common complication in patients with acute ischemic stroke. We investigated whether the monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR) is related to HT. Consecutive patients with ischemic stroke within 24 h of symptom onset were included in this study. HT was diagnosed by follow-up brain imaging after admission, and was classified as asymptomatic or symptomatic according to whether patients showed any neurologic worsening. Logistic regression was performed to estimate the association between MHR and HT. Of the 974 enrolled patients, 148 (15.2%) developed HT, and 24 (2.5%) patients experienced symptomatic HT. Compared to the highest MHR tertile (> 0.37), the lowest MHR tertile (< 0.22) was associated with 1.81-fold increase (95% CI 1.08-3.01, P = 0.024) in the odds of HT and 3.82-fold increase (95% CI 1.04-14.00, P = 0.043) in the odds of symptomatic HT after adjustment for possible confounders. Using a multivariate logistic regression model with restricted cubic spline, we found that elevated MHR was associated with a decreased risk of HT and symptomatic HT. In summary, lower MHR was independently associated with increased risk of HT and symptomatic HT in patients with ischemic stroke.
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