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Sannappa Gowda NG, Shiragannavar VD, Karunakara SH, Veeranna RP, Suvarna D, Kumar DP, Santhekadur PK. Novel role of Quercetin in ameliorating metabolic syndrome via VDR mediated activation of adiponectin/AdipoR2 signaling. Biochem Biophys Rep 2024; 39:101754. [PMID: 39006943 PMCID: PMC11246006 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2024.101754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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A sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity leads to metabolic syndrome-associated comorbidities involving abdominal obesity, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidaemia associated Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs), and Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). In this study, we evaluated the novel hepato/cardio/adipo-protective role of Quercetin via Vitamin D Receptor, and elucidated its underlying mechanisms in reducing lipotoxicity, inflammation and fibrosis in high calorie diet induced metabolic syndrome. Male Swiss albino mice were fed with western diet and sugar water for multiple time intervals. Anti-lipotoxicity, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic effect of Quercetin was assessed by Oil Red O, H&E and TMS staining at different time points. The lipid profile, mRNA expression of inflammatory markers (TNF- α, IL-1β, IL-6 and MCP-1), fibrotic markers (α-SMA, COL1A1, COL1A2), adiponectin, AdipoR2, and VDR expression levels were measured from RNA pools of adipose, liver and heart tissues. Also, lipid-lowering and anti-steatohepatitic effects of Quercetin was assessed using mouse 3T3-L1 adipocytes, rat H9c2 cardiac cells, and human HepG2 hepatocytes. Our results indicate that, western diet fed mice with Quercetin ameliorated lipid profile and lipotoxicity. Histopathological examination and gene expression data revealed that Quercetin reduced hepatic and cardiac inflammation and fibrosis-associated markers. Interestingly, Quercetin treatment increased the serum levels of adiponectin and mRNA expressions of AdipoR2 and VDR. In-vitro experiments revealed the reduction in lipid accumulation of 3T3-L1 and fatty-acid-treated hepatic and cardiac cells following Quercetin treatment. These findings indicate that Quercetin exhibits a protective role on multiple organs through VDR activation and subsequent Adipo/AdipoR2 signaling in metabolic syndrome associated obesity, hepatic injury, and cardiac dysfunction.
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- Nirmala G Sannappa Gowda
- Department of Biochemistry, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology & Regenerative Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology & Regenerative Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology & Regenerative Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, JSS Medical College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570004, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology & Regenerative Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology & Regenerative Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
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Santa K, Kumazawa Y, Watanabe K, Nagaoka I. The Potential Use of Vitamin D3 and Phytochemicals for Their Anti-Ageing Effects. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2125. [PMID: 38396804 PMCID: PMC10889119 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042125] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Unlike other vitamins, vitamin D3 is synthesised in skin cells in the body. Vitamin D3 has been known as a bone-related hormone. Recently, however, it has been considered as an immune vitamin. Vitamin D3 deficiency influences the onset of a variety of diseases. Vitamin D3 regulates the production of proinflammatory cytokines such as tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) through binding to vitamin D receptors (VDRs) in immune cells. Since blood levels of vitamin D3 (25-OH-D3) were low in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, there has been growing interest in the importance of vitamin D3 to maintaining a healthy condition. On the other hand, phytochemicals are compounds derived from plants with over 7000 varieties and have various biological activities. They mainly have health-promoting effects and are classified as terpenoids, carotenoids, flavonoids, etc. Flavonoids are known as the anti-inflammatory compounds that control TNF-α production. Chronic inflammation is induced by the continuous production of TNF-α and is the fundamental cause of diseases like obesity, dyslipidaemia, diabetes, heart and brain diseases, autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. In addition, the ageing process is induced by chronic inflammation. This review explains the cooperative effects of vitamin D3 and phytochemicals in the suppression of inflammatory responses, how it balances the natural immune response, and its link to anti-ageing effects. In addition, vitamin D3 and phytochemicals synergistically contribute to anti-ageing by working with ageing-related genes. Furthermore, prevention of ageing processes induced by the chronic inflammation requires the maintenance of healthy gut microbiota, which is related to daily dietary habits. In this regard, supplementation of vitamin D3 and phytochemicals plays an important role. Recently, the association of the prevention of the non-disease condition called "ME-BYO" with the maintenance of a healthy condition has been an attractive regimen, and the anti-ageing effect discussed here is important for a healthy and long life.
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- Kazuki Santa
- Department of Biotechnology, Tokyo College of Biotechnology, Ota-ku, Tokyo 114-0032, Japan;
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- Vino Science Japan Inc., Kawasaki 210-0855, Kanagawa, Japan
- Department of Biochemistry and Systems Biomedicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan
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- Center for Kampo Medicine, Keio University, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
- Yokohama University of Pharmacy, Yokohama 245-0066, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Systems Biomedicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan
- Faculty of Medical Science, Juntendo University, Urayasu 279-0013, Chiba, Japan
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Sannappa Gowda NG, Shiragannavar VD, Puttahanumantharayappa LD, Shivakumar AT, Dallavalasa S, Basavaraju CG, Bhat SS, Prasad SK, Vamadevaiah RM, Madhunapantula SV, Santhekadur PK. Quercetin activates vitamin D receptor and ameliorates breast cancer induced hepatic inflammation and fibrosis. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1158633. [PMID: 37153919 PMCID: PMC10157213 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1158633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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Aims To explore the hepatoprotective role of quercetin and its novel molecular mechanism of action on breast cancer associated hepatic inflammation and fibrosis via Vitamin D receptor (VDR). Main methods We used Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma (mouse mammary carcinoma) model for our in-vivo experiments and human breast cancer cell lines for in-vitro assays. We inoculated 1.5 × 106 Ehrlich ascites carcinoma cells into female Swiss albino mice. Quercetin (50 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally for 15 days. Liver enzymes activity was determined using a spectrophotometric assay. The hallmarks of inflammation and fibrosis were determined using Immunohistochemistry. The effect of quercetin on tumor formation was elucidated using human breast cancer cell lines and chick chorioallantoic membrane assay. Docking study was performed to explore the binding mode of quercetin with VDR. Key findings In EAC tumor-bearing mice, cell numbers, tumor volume, body weight and liver weight were dramatically increased, while they significantly decreased in mice treated with quercetin. Additionally, the peritoneal neo-angiogenesis was also significantly suppressed in the quercetin-treated mice, compared to the control. In addition, quercetin treated EAC tumor bearing mice had lower levels of liver enzymes, decreased hepatic inflammation and fibrosis compared with EAC tumor bearing mice. Docking study confirmed VDR-quercetin interaction. Furthermore, in-vitro assays and chick chorioallantoic membrane assay revealed the Vitamin D mimicking effect of quercetin. Significance Dietary flavonoid, quercetin could act as a promising therapeutic drug to suppress the breast cancer induced tumor angiogenesis, hepatic inflammation, and fibrosis possibly via activation of VDR.
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- Nirmala G. Sannappa Gowda
- Department of Biochemistry, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, Karnataka, India
- Bioactive Compound Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
- *Correspondence: Prasanna K. Santhekadur,
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Wang A, Li Z, Sun Z, Wang Y, Fu S, Zhang D, Ma X. Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: new insights from bioinformatics. ESC Heart Fail 2022; 10:416-431. [PMID: 36266995 PMCID: PMC9871724 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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AIMS Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are related conditions with an increasing incidence. The mechanism of their relationship remains undefined. Here, we aimed to explore the potential mechanisms, diagnostic markers, and therapeutic options for HFpEF and NAFLD. METHODS AND RESULTS HFpEF and NAFLD datasets were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened for functional annotation. A protein-protein interaction network was constructed based on the STRING database, and hub genes were analysed using GeneMANIA annotation. ImmuCellAI (Immune Cell Abundance Identifier) was employed for analysis of immune infiltration. We also used validation datasets to validate the expression levels of hub genes and the correlation of immune cells. To screen for diagnostic biomarkers, we employed the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator and support vector machine-recursive feature elimination. Drug signature database was used to predict potential therapeutic drugs. Our analyses identified a total of 33 DEGs. Inflammation and immune infiltration played important roles in the development of both diseases. The data showed a close relationship between chemokine signalling pathway, cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, calcium signalling pathway, neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction, osteoclast differentiation, and cyclic guanosine monophosphate-protein kinase G signalling pathway. We demonstrated that PRF1 (perforin 1) and IL2RB (interleukin-2 receptor subunit beta) proteins were perturbed by the diseases and may be the hub genes. The analysis showed that miR-375 may be a potential diagnostic marker for both diseases. Our drug prediction analysis showed that bosentan, eldecalcitol, ramipril, and probucol could be potential therapeutic options for the diseases. CONCLUSIONS Our findings revealed common pathogenesis, diagnostic markers, and therapeutic agents for HFpEF and NAFLD. There is need for further experimental studies to validate our findings.
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- Anzhu Wang
- Xiyuan HospitalChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina,Graduate SchoolChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Qingdao West Coast New Area People's HospitalQingdaoChina
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- Qingdao West Coast New Area People's HospitalQingdaoChina
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- Xiyuan HospitalChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina,Beijing University of Chinese MedicineBeijingChina
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- Xiyuan HospitalChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina,Beijing University of Chinese MedicineBeijingChina
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- Xiyuan HospitalChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine CardiologyBeijingChina
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- Xiyuan HospitalChina Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesBeijingChina,National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine CardiologyBeijingChina
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Vitamin D-Related Genetic Variations and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169122. [PMID: 36012386 PMCID: PMC9409408 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background: Studies have demonstrated the link between vitamin-D-related genetic variations and nonskeletal outcomes. We aimed to identify all available data on the association of vitamin-D-related genetic variations with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Methods: Potentially eligible studies were identified from Embase and Medline databases from inception to June 2022 using a search strategy that comprised terms for “Vitamin D” and “NAFLD”. Eligible studies must report the association between vitamin D-related genetic variations and presence, severity or response to treatment of NAFLD. Data were extracted from each eligible study. Results: A total of 3495 articles were identified. After a systematic review, twelve studies were included. A total of 26 genetic variations were identified. Presence of NAFLD was associated with variations of GC (rs222054, rs222020, rs10011000, rs7041), VDR (rs2228570, rs11168287, rs10783219, rs4752), CYP24A1 (rs3787557, rs6068816, rs2296241, rs2248359) and CYP27B1 (rs4646536). Severity of NAFLD was associated with variations of GC (rs4588), VDR (rs2228570, rs4334089), CYP2R1 (rs10741657), DHCR7 (rs1544410, rs3829251, rs12785878) and CYP24A1 (rs3787557, rs6068816, rs6097809, rs6127119, rs2248359, rs3787554, rs4809960, rs6022999). Response to calcitriol treatment was associated with variation of VDR (rs10735810). Conclusions: Multiple vitamin D-related genetic variations were associated with NAFLD, indicating the role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of NAFLD.
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Hu J, Xu Z, Ye Z, Li J, Hao Z, Wang Y. The association between single nucleotide polymorphisms and ovarian cancer risk: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Cancer Med 2022; 12:541-556. [PMID: 35637613 PMCID: PMC9844622 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The relationship between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and ovarian cancer (OC) risk remains controversial. This systematic review and network meta-analysis was aimed to determine the association between SNPs and OC risk. METHODS Several databases (PubMed, EMBASE, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang databases, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and China Biology Medicine disc) were searched to summarize the association between SNPs and OC published throughout April 2021. Direct meta-analysis was used to identify SNPs that could predict the incidence of OC. Ranking probability resulting from network meta-analysis and the Thakkinstian's algorithm was used to select the most appropriate gene model. The false positive report probability (FPRP) and Venice criteria were further tested for credible relationships. Subgroup analysis was also carried out to explore whether there are racial differences. RESULTS A total of 63 genes and 92 SNPs were included in our study after careful consideration. Fok1 rs2228570 is likely a dominant risk factor for the development of OC compared to other selected genes. The dominant gene model of Fok1 rs2228570 (pooled OR = 1.158, 95% CI: 1.068-1.256) was determined to be the most suitable model with a FPRP <0.2 and moderate credibility. CONCLUSIONS Fok1 rs2228570 is closely linked to OC risk, and the dominant gene model is likely the most appropriate model for estimating OC susceptibility.
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- Jia Hu
- Department of GastroenterologyThe Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityChangshaChina,Research Center of Digestive DiseaseThe Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Xiangya School of MedicineCentral South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Department of Gastrointestinal SurgeryHebei General HospitalShijiazhuangChina
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- Department of GastroenterologyThe Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityChangshaChina,Research Center of Digestive DiseaseThe Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South UniversityChangshaChina
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Zhang R, Guan Q, Zhang M, Ding Y, Tang Z, Wang H, Zhang W, Chen Y, Jiang R, Cui Y, Wang J. Association Between Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Risk of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease: A Cohort Study. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2022; 15:3167-3179. [PMID: 36268197 PMCID: PMC9578360 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s383907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Insulin resistance (IR) is a major factor involved in the pathogenesis of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). Triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, an easily detected surrogate marker of IR, has not been explored sufficiently on its relationship with incident MAFLD risk. This study sought to investigate the association of baseline TyG index with the risk of MAFLD in a Chinese cohort. METHODS This health check-up cohort was constructed with eligible 2056 Chinese from a community. The TyG index was calculated as ln (fasting triglyceride [mg/dL]×fasting glucose [mg/dL]/2). Cox proportion hazard models were used to evaluate the longitudinal association between baseline TyG index and the risk of MAFLD. RESULTS During an average follow-up of 2.5 ± 0.5 years, about 12.8% of the subjects developed MAFLD, and the incidence of MAFLD trended to increase with the quartile TyG index (P trend < 0.05). After adjusting for all confounders, TyG index was independently correlated with the risk of incident MAFLD (HR = 1.784, 95% CI = 1.383-2.302, P < 0.001), and the risk of MAFLD in the highest quartile of TyG index was two times higher than that in the lowest quartile (95% CI = 1.377-2.992, P = 0.001). The restricted cubic spline analysis showed that the relationship between TyG index and the risk of MAFLD was linear in males (P for total < 0.001; P for non-linearity = 0.746), but nonlinear in females (P for non-linearity = 0.040). CONCLUSION A high baseline TyG index was independently associated with a high risk of incident MAFLD, and we might develop the strategy of MAFLD prevention based on the TyG index.
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- Ru Zhang
- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Practice, Community Health Service Center, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Jie Wang; Yan Cui, School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, 101 Longmian Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211166, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-25-86869557, Email ;
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