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Zhang Y, Ding Y, Jiang W. Neutrophil and monocyte ratios to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol as biomarkers in non-dipping hypertension. Clin Exp Hypertens 2023; 45:2210785. [PMID: 37165667 DOI: 10.1080/10641963.2023.2210785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the level and significance of neutrophils to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHR) and monocytes to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (MHR) in patients with non-dipping hypertension. METHODS A total of 228 patients were retrospectively enrolled in the study. They were divided into the dipping hypertension group (n = 76), the non-dipping hypertension group (n = 77) and the control group (n = 75) according to 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system (ABPM) recordings. NHR and MHR were calculated and compared statistically. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were performed for NHR and MHR. Binary logistic regression analyses were introduced to investigate the independent associations of NHR and MHR with non-dipping hypertension. RESULTS The NHR and MHR were significantly higher in the non-dipping hypertension group compared with the control group (p = .001, p < .001, respectively) and the dipping hypertension group (p = .039, p = .003, respectively). According to ROC curve analyses, NHR>73.35 and MHR>7.54 were regarded as high-risk groups. The area under the curve (AUC) was 0.642 (p < .001) for NHR and 0.718 (p < .001) for MHR. In multivariate analysis, compared with NHR, only MHR was still recognized as a marker for detection of non-dipping hypertension (odds ratio [OR]: 1.208, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.076 to 1.356, p = .001). CONCLUSIONS Our data indicated that not NHR but MHR as new composite marker of inflammation and lipid metabolism may predict non-dipping hypertension to some extent.
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- Yaqin Zhang
- Department of general medicine, Wuhan Third Hospital (Tongren hospital of wuhan univeristy), Wuchang District, Wuhan, China
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- Department of general medicine, Wuhan Third Hospital (Tongren hospital of wuhan univeristy), Wuchang District, Wuhan, China
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- Department of general medicine, Wuhan Third Hospital (Tongren hospital of wuhan univeristy), Wuchang District, Wuhan, China
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Zhang Y, Zhang L, Chen Z. Effect of combining sST2/HDL-C ratio with risk factors of coronary heart disease on the detection of angina pectoris in Chinese: a retrospective observational study. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2023; 13:345-354. [PMID: 37583685 PMCID: PMC10423738 DOI: 10.21037/cdt-22-520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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Background Soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2 (sST2), a member of the interleukin-1 receptor family, binds IL-33, preventing its interaction with membrane-bound form ST2 (ST2L), thereby blocking its protection against atherosclerosis. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), a variety of lipoproteins with mean size of 8-10 nm and density of 1.063-1.21 g/mL, not only acts as lipid transporters that transport cholesterol reversely, but also carries a variety of proteins and microRNAs endowing it with the ability to prevent cardiovascular disease. Most studies on the relationship between sST2 and coronary heart disease (CHD) are limited to acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The present study set out to investigate the association between the sST2/HDL-C ratio and angina pectoris. Methods A retrospective single-center cohort study was conducted and a total of 250 patients with chest pain that formed a convenience series, hospitalized between January 2018 and August 2020, were enrolled. Patients with AMI, acute and chronic heart failure, structural heart disease, renal insufficiency [estimate glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL/min/1.73 m2], rheumatic immune diseases, malignant tumors and severe infections were excluded. Patients with missing data were also excluded. Two hundred and nine patients were finally enrolled. Levels of sST2, HDL-C and sST2/HDL-C ratio were measured and calculated after admission. The angina pectoris was diagnosed by combining clinical features, coronary angiography results and cardiac troponin I levels. The diagnosis value of sST2/HDL-C on angina pectoris was analyzed by binary logistic analysis and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and area under the ROC curve (AUC) assesses. Results Patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP) or unstable angina pectoris (UAP) accounted for a larger proportion (28.8% vs. 42.9%, P=0.035) in patients with the higher sST2/HDL-C ratio. Binary logistics regression showed that for every unit of sST2/HDL-C increase, the risk of angina pectoris increased by 38.8% (OR =1.388, P=0.018). By subgroup analysis, a stronger association was found in non-diabetic patients (OR =1.551, P=0.006), non-hypertension patients (OR =1.700, P=0.025), non-smokers (OR =1.527, P=0.049) and patients aged <65 y (OR =1.693, P=0.019). ROC curve showed that AUC was higher [0.643 (0.566, 0.719) vs. 0.618 (0.540, 0.696)] and the sensitivity of diagnosis increased significantly (84.0% vs. 49.3%) by combining sST2/HDL-C with risk factors of CHD. Conclusions A higher ratio of sST2/HDL-C was associated with an increased risk of angina pectoris. sST2/HDL-C combined with CHD risk factors showed increased diagnostic value in identifying angina pectoris. Trial Registration Clinical trial: ChiCTR-DDD-17013908.
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- Yifan Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Gao J, Lu J, Sha W, Xu B, Zhang C, Wang H, Xia J, Zhang H, Tang W, Lei T. Relationship between the neutrophil to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and severity of coronary artery disease in patients with stable coronary artery disease. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:1015398. [PMID: 36505389 PMCID: PMC9729241 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1015398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the link between the neutrophil to HDL-C ratio (NHR) and the degree of coronary stenosis in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). Materials and methods Totally 766 individuals who attended our clinic for coronary angiography between January 2019 and January 2021 were included in this study. The participants were divided into two groups, including the CAD group and control group. Spearman correlation analysis was used to investigate the association between NHR and Gensini score and logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the influence of NHR on CAD and severe CAD. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was constructed to analyze the predictive value of NHR for severe CAD. Results The CAD group had a substantially higher median NHR than the control group (3.7 vs. 3.2, P < 0.01). There was a positive correlation between NHR and Gensini score, as well as the frequency of coronary artery plaques. Logistic regression demonstrated that NHR was an independent contributor for CAD and severe CAD. In ROC analysis, the area under the ROC curve (AUC) for NHR was larger than that for neutrophil, HDL-C or LDL-C/HDL-C, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). The NHR limit that offered the most accurate prediction of severe CAD according to the greatest possible value of the Youden index, was 3.88, with a sensitivity of 62.6% and a specificity of 66.2%. Conclusion NHR was not only associated with the occurrence and seriousness of CAD, but also a better predictor of severe CAD than neutrophil, HDL-C or LDL-C/HDL-C.
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- Jie Gao
- Department of Endocrinology, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Heart Function Examination Room, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Guo HL, Dong N, Chen F, Zeng YY, Hu YH, Xia Y, Tian M, Lu XP, Qiu JC. Effect of long-term valproic acid therapy on lipid profiles in paediatric patients with epilepsy: a meta-analysis. Epileptic Disord 2022; 24:1-9. [PMID: 35816100 DOI: 10.1684/epd.2022.1460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective Despite the potential role of valproic acid (VPA) in weight gain, the effects of VPA therapy on lipid profiles remain unclear. This study aimed to review the influence of VPA therapy on serum lipid profiles in children with epilepsy. Methods This meta-analysis was conducted on data from PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases. Case-controlled studies, which assessed the effects of VPA therapy on lipid profiles, were included. All outcomes were recorded as continuous variables, and the effect size was measured. Results VPA therapy was associated with a significant reduction in total cholesterol (mean difference [MD]=-6.34, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -12.30, -0.37, p=0.04) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels (MD = -7.75, 95% CI: -13.48, -2.0, p=0.008). No significant effects were observed regarding the levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides. Significance In conclusion, this meta-analysis indicates that VPA therapy causes a decrease in the levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
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Liu S, Wang C, Guo J, Yang Y, Huang M, Li L, Wang Y, Qin Y, Zhang M. Serum Cytokines Predict the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease Without Acute Myocardial Infarction. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:896810. [PMID: 35651907 PMCID: PMC9149173 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.896810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Introduction Various cytokines were involved in the process of atherosclerosis, and their serum levels were correlated with coronary artery disease (CAD) to varying degrees. However, there were limited reports about the correlation between serum cytokines and the severity of coronary atherosclerotic lesion in patients with non-acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between serum cytokines and the severity of CAD, and identify the predictors of severe CAD in patients suspected to have CAD but AMI had been ruled out. Methods A total of 502 patients who had suspected CAD and underwent coronary angiography were enrolled. The serum levels of IL-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12p70, IL-17, TNF-α, IFN-α,and IFN-γ were determined by multiplexed particle-based flow cytometric assays technology. And the severity of CAD was evaluated by Gensini score (GS). Results The serum levels of IL-4, IL-12p70, IL-17, and IFN-α were significantly lower in the severe CAD group (GS≥30) than those in the non-severe CAD group (GS < 30). And IL-12p70 and IL-17 were negatively correlated with the severity of CAD. Multivariate logistic regression analyses demonstrated that two serum cytokines (IL-12p70 and IL-17), one clinical protective factor (HDL-C), and two clinical risk factors (gender and diabetes) were the independent predictors of severe CAD. ROC curve analysis showed that multivariate mode combined these predictors had a good performance in predicting severe CAD. Conclusion The combination of serum cytokines (IL-12p70 and IL-17) and clinical risk factors (HDL-C, gender, and diabetes) may help identify patients with more severe coronary artery lesions from those with suspected CAD but not AMI, and may contribute to guiding the risk stratification for patients with chest discomfort in health care facilities without sufficient medical resources (especially cardiac catheterization resources).
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- Sheng Liu
- Center for Coronary Heart Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Center for Coronary Heart Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Baotou Jiuyuan District Hospital, Baotou, China
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- Surgical Center of Structural Heart Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Center for Coronary Heart Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Upper Airway Dysfunction-related Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Upper Airway Dysfunction-related Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Center for Coronary Heart Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Liu Z, Bi H, He W, Zhu X, He J, Lu M, Lu J. Preoperative Metabolic Syndrome and HDL-C Level Predict the Prognosis of Patients Following Radical Cystectomy: A Propensity Score Matching Study. Front Oncol 2022; 12:833305. [PMID: 35463353 PMCID: PMC9022107 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.833305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate the prognostic significance of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components in patients with bladder cancer (BCa) treated with radical cystectomy (RC). Methods A total of 335 BCa patients who underwent RC between 2004 and 2019 at Peking University Third Hospital (PUTH) were analyzed retrospectively. The Kaplan-Meier method with the log-rank test was performed to assess overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazard models were conducted to identify the prognostic factors of OS and PFS before and after propensity score matching (PSM). Results Enrolled patients were allocated into two groups according to the presence or absence of MetS (n=84 MetS vs n=251 non-MetS), and 82 new matched pairs were identified to balance the baseline characteristics after 1:1 PSM. In the Kaplan-Meier analysis, MetS was associated with better OS (P=0.031) than the group without MetS. In addition, a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 was associated with better OS (P=0.011) and PFS (P=0.031), while low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) was associated with worse OS (P=0.033) and PFS (P=0.010). In all patients, multivariate Cox analysis showed that hemoglobin, pathologic tumor stage and lymph node status were identified as independent prognostic factors for both OS and PFS, while age, MetS and HDL-C were independent prognostic factors only for OS. Reproducible results of multivariate analysis can still be observed in propensity matched patients. The results of further subgroup analysis revealed that the association of MetS with increased OS (P=0.043) and BMI ≥25 with increased OS (P=0.015) and PFS (P=0.029) was observed in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients. Conclusions MetS was independently associated with better OS in BCa patients after RC, and HDL-C was the only component of MetS that was independently associated with worse OS. MetS and HDL-C may become reliable prognostic biomarkers of OS in BCa patients after RC to provide individualized prognostication and assist in the formulation of clinical treatment strategies.
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- Zenan Liu
- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Metabolic Cardiovascular Diseases Research, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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Honda Y, Maruyama Y, Nakamura M, Nakao M, Matsuo N, Tanno Y, Ohkido I, Ikeda M, Yokoo T. Association between lipid profile and residual renal function in incident peritoneal dialysis patients. Ther Apher Dial 2022; 26:1235-1240. [PMID: 35238155 DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.13821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Residual renal function (RRF) is one of the most crucial factor in the management of peritoneal dialysis (PD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between lipid profile and preservation of RRF among incident PD patients. METHODS This retrospective cohort study investigated 113 patients (male, 72%; age, 59±14 years) who initiated PD between 2006 and 2017. We investigated the relationships between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) at PD initiation and change in renal Kt/V during the first year after PD initiation. RESULTS Alterations in renal Kt/V during the first year after PD initiation correlated negatively with HDL-C at PD initiation, but not with LDL-C. On multivariate analysis, HDL-C at PD initiation was independently associated with change in renal Kt/V during the first year after PD initiation. CONCLUSION These results suggests importance of lipid management among incident PD patients for preservation of RRF.
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- Yu Honda
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Yang CC, Dai CY, Luo KH, Lee KW, Wu CH, Hung CH, Chuang HY, Kuo CH. Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of TWIST2 May Be a Modifier for the Association between High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol and Blood Lead (Pb) Level. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:1352. [PMID: 35162374 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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The association between lead (Pb) exposure and lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) was reported; however, the mechanism was unclear. Our purpose was to investigate the association of Pb, lipid profile, and to study the associated SNPs using a genome-wide association study (GWAS). A total of 511 participants were recruited to check blood Pb levels, lipid profile, and genotypes with Taiwan Biobank version 2.0 (TWB2). Our main result shows that HDL-C was significantly negatively associated with blood Pb levels, adjusted for gender, body mass index (BMI), and potential confounders. In addition, via the TWB2 GWAS, only two SNPs were found, including rs150813626 (single-nucleotide variation in the TWIST2 gene on chromosome 2), and rs1983079 (unclear SNP on chromosome 3). Compared to the rs150813626 GG carriers, the AA and AG carriers were significantly and negatively associated with HDL-C. We analyzed the interaction of rs150813626 SNP and blood Pb, and the HDL-C was consistently and negatively associated with blood Pb, male, BMI, and the rs150813626 AA and AG carriers. Moreover, the rs150813626 AA and blood Pb interaction was significantly and positively associated with HDL-C. In conclusion, the SNPs rs150813626 and rs1983079 were significantly associated with HDL-C in Pb-exposed workers. Furthermore, the interaction of rs150813626 AA and blood Pb had a positive influence on HDL-C. TWIST may inhibit osteoblast maturation, which might relate to bone Pb deposition and calcium metabolism. The mechanism needs more investigation in the future.
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Guan J, Wu L, Xiao Q, Pan L. Levels and clinical significance of serum homocysteine (Hcy), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), vaspin, and visfatin in elderly patients with different types of coronary heart disease. Ann Palliat Med 2021; 10:5679-5686. [PMID: 34107717 DOI: 10.21037/apm-21-1001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND To investigate the levels and clinical significance of serum homocysteine (Hcy), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), visceral adipose tissue-derived serine protease inhibitor (vaspin), and visceral fat-specific adipokine (visfatin) in elderly patients with different types of coronary heart disease (CHD). METHODS A total of 208 elderly patients with CHD admitted to our hospital were selected as the observation group, and 57 healthy volunteers who received physical examinations during the same period were selected as the healthy control group. The patients in the observation group were divided into a stable angina pectoris (SAP) group, an unstable angina pectoris (UAP) group, and an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) group according to their clinical diagnosis. The levels of serum Hcy, HDL-C, vaspin, visfatin, and coronary angiography Gensini scores were compared among the CHD subgroups and the healthy control group. Pearson linear correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between levels of serum Hcy, HDL-C, vaspin, and visfatin with Gensini scores in elderly patients with different types of CHD. RESULTS The levels of serum Hcy and visfatin in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the healthy control group (P<0.05), while the levels of serum HDL-C and vaspin were significantly lower than those in the healthy control group (P<0.05). There were statistically significant differences in the levels of serum Hcy, vaspin, and visfatin among the CHD subgroups (P<0.05). There were statistically significant differences in the Gensini scores and number of stenotic coronary arteries among the CHD subgroups (P<0.05). Pearson linear correlation analysis showed that the levels of serum Hcy, HDL-C, vaspin, and visfatin in the SAP group were not significantly correlated with Gensini scores (P>0.05). However, the levels of serum Hcy and visfatin in the UAP and AMI groups were positively correlated with Gensini scores (P<0.05), the level of serum vaspin was negatively correlated with Gensini scores (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The levels of serum Hcy, vaspin, and visfatin vary according to the different types of CHD and are correlated with the degree of coronary artery stenosis. As such, these serum levels can be used as sensitive indicators for early detection and disease evaluation.
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- Jing Guan
- Department of Geriatric ICU, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China; Chinese Academy of Sciences, Sichuan Translational Medicine Research Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Geriatric ICU, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China; Chinese Academy of Sciences, Sichuan Translational Medicine Research Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Geriatric ICU, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China; Chinese Academy of Sciences, Sichuan Translational Medicine Research Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Geriatric ICU, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China; Chinese Academy of Sciences, Sichuan Translational Medicine Research Hospital, Chengdu, China
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Nurtazina A, Kozhakhmetova D, Dautov D, Khaidarova N, Chattu VK. Association of Early Renal Dysfunction with Lipid Profile Parameters among Hypertensives in Kazakhstan. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11050871. [PMID: 34066182 PMCID: PMC8151416 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11050871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Dyslipidemia plays an essential role in chronic kidney disease (CKD). The role of lipids and lipoproteins in the early pre-disease state of CKD in hypertensive patients is still unclear. The study aimed to evaluate the relationship between early renal dysfunction and lipid profile parameters among hypertensive patients in Kazakhstan. From April 2015 to December 2016, 800 Kazakh males and females with primary hypertension who met the inclusion criteria were included in this cross-sectional study. Data were collected on socio-demographics, lifestyle parameters, family history of cardiovascular disease, and hypertension. Additionally, Dietary Quality Score (DQS), anthropometric data, and blood pressure were recorded. Laboratory blood measurements included eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate), lipid profile parameters such as Apolipoprotein B, A1, HDL-C, LDL-C, and TG. We found a linear relationship between early renal dysfunction and LDL-C, Apolipoprotein B, and Apolipoprotein B/A1 ratio, which was in all cases negative and small (r = -0.27, -0.23 and -0.16, respectively). Apolipoprotein A1, HDL-C and TG have not revealed a linear relationship with GFR (r = -0.06, r = -0.06, and ρ = -0.045, respectively). The multicollinearity test restricted the linear model to Apolipoprotein B only. Further linear regression analysis confirmed an inverse significant linear association between eGFR and Apolipoprotein B. Age, DQS, and income appear to be positive confounding factors, significantly fitted the final model. ROC analysis had proven the predictive power of Apolipoprotein B in pre-CKD eGFR decline before and after adjustment for age, DQS and income (AUC = 0.62 and AUC = 0.77, respectively). For differentiating non-diabetic subjects with and without pre-CKD eGFR decrease, 1.05 g/L and 0.98 g/L are likely to be optimal cutoff points in males and females, respectively. These findings will help early prediction of renal dysfunction and contribute to a more accurate estimation of CVD risk.
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- Alma Nurtazina
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Semey Medical University, Semey 071400, Kazakhstan
- Correspondence: (A.N.); (V.K.C.); Tel.: +1-(416)-864-6060 (V.K.C.)
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- Department of Quality Assurance in Medical Education, Semey Medical University, Semey 071400, Kazakhstan;
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- Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases, Kazakh Medical University, Almaty 050010, Kazakhstan;
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- Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, Semey Medical University, Semey 071400, Kazakhstan;
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- Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada
- Division of Occupational Medicine, Occupational Medicine Clinic, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON M5C 2C5, Canada
- Correspondence: (A.N.); (V.K.C.); Tel.: +1-(416)-864-6060 (V.K.C.)
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Liu J, Sugimoto K, Cao Y, Mori M, Guo L, Tan G. Serum Sphingosine 1-Phosphate (S1P): A Novel Diagnostic Biomarker in Early Acute Ischemic Stroke. Front Neurol 2020; 11:985. [PMID: 33013650 PMCID: PMC7505997 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background: Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) is a lipid metabolite that mediates various physiological processes, including vascular endothelial cell function, inflammation, coagulation/thrombosis, and angiogenesis. As a result, S1P may contribute to the pathogenesis of stroke. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of serum S1P in acute stroke. Method: A total of 72 patients with ischemic stroke, 36 patients with hemorrhagic stroke, and 65 controls were enrolled. Serum S1P was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis demonstrated that serum S1P could discriminate ischemic stroke from hemorrhagic stroke in both total population and subgroup analyses of samples obtained within 24 h of symptom onset (subgroup < 24h) (area under curve, AUCTotal = 0.64, P = 0.017; AUCSubgroup < 24h = 0.91, P < 0.001) and controls (AUCTotal = 0.62, P = 0.013; AUCSubgroup <24h = 0.83, P < 0.001). Furthermore, S1P showed higher efficacy than high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in discriminating ischemic stroke from controls in the total population (PS1P = 0.013, PHDL−C = 0.366) and in the subgroup analysis (i.e., <24 h; PS1P < 0.001, PHDL−C = 0.081). Additionally, lower serum S1P was associated with cervical artery plaques (P = 0.021) in controls and with dyslipidemia (P = 0.036) and milder neurological impairment evaluated by the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS, P = 0.047) in the ischemic stroke group. Conclusions: The present study preliminarily investigated the diagnostic value of serum S1P in acute stroke. Decreased serum S1P may become a potential biomarker for early acute ischemic stroke and can indicate disease severity.
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- Jia Liu
- Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,Neurological Laboratory of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China.,Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Dongzhimen Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.,Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,Neurological Laboratory of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,Neurological Laboratory of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.,Neurological Laboratory of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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Nurtazina A, Kozhakhmetova D, Dautov D, Shakhanova A, Chattu VK. Apolipoprotein B/A1 Ratio as a Diagnostic Alternative to Triglycerides and HDL-Cholesterol for the Prediction of Metabolic Syndrome among Hypertensives in Kazakhstan. Diagnostics (Basel) 2020; 10:diagnostics10080510. [PMID: 32717783 PMCID: PMC7459610 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics10080510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Apolipoproteins (Apo) are known atherogenic factors that play important roles in many mechanisms related to coronary heart disease. The ApoB/ApoA1 ratio is a promising diagnostic tool for metabolic syndrome (MS) in different populations, though its use is not established in Kazakhstan. This study aimed to assess the relationship between MS and the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio among hypertensive patients and to evaluate its diagnostic use for identifying MS as an alternative to triglycerides (TG) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). A cross-sectional study was conducted in 800 eligible men and women with primary hypertension from April 2015 to December 2016. Data were collected on socio-demographics, lifestyle parameters, family history of cardiovascular disease, and hypertension. Dietary Quality Score (DQS), anthropometric data, and blood pressure were recorded; ApoA1 and ApoB levels were measured in blood samples. We found a significant positive association between MS and the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio by multiple logistic regression, as shown by a linear trend of increase of the odds ratio (OR) for MS across the quartiles of ApoB/ApoA1 (p < 0.0001). ROC analysis revealed diagnostic significance of the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio for MS, and comparative ROC analysis demonstrated equal diagnostic value of ApoB/ApoA1 ratio and TG levels (AUC = 0.71 (95% CI 0.69; 0.74) and 0.72 (95% CI 0.69, 0.76), respectively), which was significantly higher than those of HDL, ApoA1, ApoB (AUC = 0.27 (95% CI 0.23; 0.31), AUC = 0.37 (95% CI 0.33; 0.41), AUC = 0.67, (95% CI 0.63; 0.71), respectively). The diagnostic value of the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio in Kazakhs with MS appeared to equal that of TG and was significantly higher than that of HDL-C. Adjusting for gender, smoking, and DQS significantly strengthened the association between MS and the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio in the Kazakh population.
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- Alma Nurtazina
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Semey Medical University, Semey 071400, Kazakhstan
- Correspondence: (A.N.); (V.K.C.); Tel.: +1-416-864-6060 (V.K.C.)
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- Department of Propedeutics of Internal Diseases, Semey Medical University, Semey 071400, Kazakhstan; (D.K.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Propedeutics of Internal Diseases, Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan;
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- Department of Propedeutics of Internal Diseases, Semey Medical University, Semey 071400, Kazakhstan; (D.K.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
- Correspondence: (A.N.); (V.K.C.); Tel.: +1-416-864-6060 (V.K.C.)
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Lee S, Lee MS, Chang E, Lee Y, Lee J, Kim J, Kim CT, Kim IH, Kim Y. Mulberry Fruit Extract Promotes Serum HDL-Cholesterol Levels and Suppresses Hepatic microRNA-33 Expression in Rats Fed High Cholesterol/Cholic Acid Diet. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12051499. [PMID: 32455724 PMCID: PMC7284868 DOI: 10.3390/nu12051499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels and cholesterol excretion are closely associated with the risk of cardiovascular complications. The specific aim of the present study was to investigate the cholesterol lowering effect of mulberry fruit in rats fed a high cholesterol/cholic acid diet. Four-week supplementation with mulberry fruit extract significantly decreased serum and hepatic cholesterol (TC), serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and fecal bile acid levels without changes in body weight and food intake (p < 0.05). Mulberry fruit extract significantly inhibited hepatic sterol-regulatory element binding protein (Srebp) 2 gene expression and upregulated hepatic mRNA levels of liver X receptor alpha (Lxr-α), ATP-binding cassette transporter 5 (Abcg5), and cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase (Cyp7a1), which are involved in hepatic bile acid synthesis and cholesterol metabolism (p < 0.05). In addition, hepatic microRNA-33 expression was significantly inhibited by supplementation of mulberry fruit extract (p < 0.05). These results suggest the involvement of miR-33, its associated hepatic bile acid synthesis, HDL formation, and cholesterol metabolism in mulberry fruit-mediated beneficial effects on serum and hepatic lipid abnormalities.
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- Soojin Lee
- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
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- R&D Center, EastHill Corporation, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16642, Korea;
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- Department of Integrated Biomedical and Life Sciences, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea;
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- Department of Nutritional Science and Food Management, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (S.L.); (M.-S.L.); (E.C.); (Y.L.); (J.L.); (J.K.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-3277-3101; Fax: +82-2-3277-4425
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Feng G, Feng L, Zhao Y. Association between ratio of γ-glutamyl transpeptidase to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study. Ann Transl Med 2020; 8:634. [PMID: 32566571 PMCID: PMC7290624 DOI: 10.21037/atm-19-4516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background Metabolic risk factors including obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome (MS), and diabetes are associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). γ-Glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, oxidative stress, and obesity. We investigated the associations between GGT/HDL-C ratio and prevalence of NAFLD in a Chinese population. Methods The study included 1,813 NAFLD (526 females, 1,287 males) and 4,513 non-NAFLD (3,077 females, 1,436 males) participants. The diagnosis of NAFLD was based on ultrasonography. Results Participants with NAFLD had higher GGT/HDL-C ratio, BMI, WC, TG, TC, and HOMA-IR, but lower HDL-C than participants without NAFLD. GGT/HDL-C ratio was significantly associated with prevalence of NAFLD. Specifically, for each 1 unit increase in GGT/HDL-C ratio, the prevalence of NAFLD will increase by 0.3%. As GGT/HDL-C ratio quartiles increased, prevalence of NAFLD/MS in Q4 (highest GGT/HDL-C ratio quartile) was 6.362/3.968 times higher than that in Q1 (lowest GGT/HDL-C ratio quartile). The AUC [0.799 (0.788-0.810)] for GGT/HDL-C ratio was significantly higher than those for GGT and HDL-C alone. Conclusions The present results suggest that GGT/HDL-C ratio can be used as a predictive factor for prevalence of NAFLD after adjustment for confounding variables.
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- Guofang Feng
- Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China.,Key Laboratory of Clinical In Vitro Diagnostic Techniques of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China.,Key Laboratory of Clinical In Vitro Diagnostic Techniques of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310003, China
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Su YM, Zhang R, Xu RF, Wang HL, Geng HH, Pan M, Qu YY, Zuo WJ, Ji ZJ, Ma GS. Triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio as a risk factor of repeat revascularization among patients with acute coronary syndrome after first-time percutaneous coronary intervention. J Thorac Dis 2020; 11:5087-5095. [PMID: 32030225 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.12.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background It is clinically important to identify high-risk patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who may require repeat revascularization. This retrospective study identified risk factors for repeat revascularization among ACS patients after first-time successful percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs). The predictive value of the triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio for repeat revascularization was also evaluated. Methods We enrolled consecutive ACS patients who had coronary angiography performed during the period from 6 to 12 months after a first-time successful PCI. The primary outcome of the study was to identify the risk factors of repeat revascularization. The subjects were stratified based on repeat PCI events. After comparing various clinical characteristics, univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazard model analyses were adopted to evaluate the effects of risk factors on repeat revascularization. Results The patients (n=271) were divided into the event (+) group (n=101) and the event (-) group (n=170). In the event (+) group, target lesion revascularization (TLR) accounted for 20.79% and target vessel revascularization (TVR) accounted for 50.49% of the patients. In contrast, 52.47% of the patients required de novo vessel revascularization (DVR). After adjustment for confounding factors, the TG/HDL-C ratio [hazard ratio (HR) =1.206, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.016-1.431, P=0.032 for each higher TG/HDL-C ratio unit] and the Gensini score (HR =1.012, 95% CI: 1.005-1.018, P<0.001 for each higher Gensini score unit) were independent risk factors for a repeat PCI. Subgroup analyses showed that higher TG/HDL-C ratios were associated with a significantly higher risk of repeat PCIs in the male, hypertensive, and diabetes mellitus subgroups. Conclusions The TG/HDL-C ratio and Gensini score could serve as risk factors for repeat revascularization in ACS patients after a first-time successful PCI.
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- Ya-Min Su
- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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Bajaj A, Xie D, Cedillo-Couvert E, Charleston J, Chen J, Deo R, Feldman HI, Go AS, He J, Horwitz E, Kallem R, Rahman M, Weir MR, Anderson AH, Rader DJ. Lipids, Apolipoproteins, and Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Persons With CKD. Am J Kidney Dis 2019; 73:827-836. [PMID: 30686529 PMCID: PMC6615056 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2018.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE A large residual risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains in the setting of chronic kidney disease (CKD) despite treatment with statins. We sought to evaluate the associations of lipid and apolipoprotein levels with risk for ASCVD in individuals with CKD. STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTINGS & PARTICIPANTS Adults aged 21 to 74 years with non-dialysis-dependent CKD at baseline enrolled in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) Study in 7 clinical study centers in the United States. PREDICTOR Baseline total cholesterol, non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C), very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C), triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), apolipoprotein B (Apo-B), HDL-C, and apolipoprotein AI (Apo-AI) values stratified into tertiles. OUTCOME A composite ASCVD event of myocardial infarction or ischemic stroke. ANALYTIC APPROACH Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression to estimate the risk for ASCVD for each tertile of lipoprotein predictor. RESULTS Among 3,811 CRIC participants (mean age, 57.7 years; 41.8% white), there were 451 ASCVD events during a median follow-up of 7.9 years. There was increased ASCVD risk among participants with VLDL-C levels in the highest tertile (HR, 1.28; 95% CI, 1.01-1.64), Apo-B levels in the middle tertile (HR, 1.30; 95% CI, 1.03-1.64), HDL-C levels in the middle and lowest tertiles (HRs of 1.40 [95% CI, 1.08-1.83] and 1.77 [95% CI, 1.35-2.33], respectively), and Apo-AI levels in the middle and lowest tertiles (HRs of 1.77 [95% CI, 1.02-1.74] and 1.77 [95% CI, 1.36-2.32], respectively). LDL-C level was not significantly associated with the ASCVD outcome in this population (HR, 1.00 [95% CI, 0.77-1.30] for the highest tertile). LIMITATIONS Associations based on observational data do not permit inferences about causal associations. CONCLUSIONS Higher VLDL-C and Apo-B levels, as well as lower HDL-C and Apo-AI levels, are associated with increased risk for ASCVD. These findings support future investigations into pharmacologic targeting of lipoproteins beyond LDL-C, such as triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, to reduce residual risk for ASCVD among individuals with CKD.
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- Archna Bajaj
- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, CA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA
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- Division of Nephrology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Genetics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; The Penn Cardiovascular Institute, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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Arguinano AAA, Ndiaye NC, Masson C, Visvikis-Siest S. Pleiotropy of ABO gene: correlation of rs644234 with E-selectin and lipid levels. Clin Chem Lab Med 2019; 56:748-754. [PMID: 29373315 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2017-0347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2017] [Accepted: 12/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The ABO gene has been widely studied and associated with many different diseases such as myocardial infarction and diabetes. Pleiotropic effects of the ABO locus have been demonstrated. Indeed it affects different phenotypes such as E- and P-selectins, triglycerides and total cholesterol. The goal of this work was to study the SNP rs644234 located in the ABO gene with different phenotypes related with diseases where the ABO gene has been involved. METHODS We analyzed the SNP rs644234 located in the ABO gene, by performing association studies with different lipid phenotypes as well as with the soluble E-selectin levels in 348 adults from the STANISLAS Family Study. RESULTS The major rs644234*T allele was associated with increased levels of soluble E-selectin (p=8.7×10-12). According to the lipid phenotypes, the major rs644234*T allele was associated with decreased levels of apolipoproteins E (ApoE) (p=0.001) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) (p=0.032) but was associated with increased levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (p=0.013). The association of the HDL-C was especially significant in the male individuals (p=0.001). CONCLUSIONS We confirmed that ABO is a major locus for serum soluble E-selectin levels variability, and we also correlated this gene with different lipid phenotypes. Furthermore, we demonstrated that this pleiotropic effect is independent. This is the first time that a correlation has been made between the ABO gene and the ApoE levels. According to these results, the major allele of this polymorphism may have a protective effect when it comes to cardiovascular related diseases, and more specifically when it comes to the lipid phenotypes.
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- Alex-Ander Aldasoro Arguinano
- INSERM UMR U1122, IGE-PCV 'Interactions Gène-Environnement en Physiopathologie Cardio-vasculaire', Faculté de Pharmacie - Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- INSERM UMR U1122, IGE-PCV 'Interactions Gène-Environnement en Physiopathologie Cardio-vasculaire', Faculté de Pharmacie - Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- INSERM UMR U1122, IGE-PCV 'Interactions Gène-Environnement en Physiopathologie Cardio-vasculaire', Faculté de Pharmacie - Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- INSERM UMR U1122, IGE-PCV 'Interactions Gène-Environnement en Physiopathologie Cardio-vasculaire', Faculté de Pharmacie - Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France.,Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, CHU Technopôle Nancy-Brabois, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Shen J, Liu T, Liu X, Ge JY, Wang HL, Guo AL, Liu ML, Chang XR. [Effects of herbal-cake-separated moxibustion on the repair of vascular endothelial and SDF-1 in rabbits with atherosclerosis]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2019; 39:173-8. [PMID: 30942037 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effects of herbal-cake-separated moxibustion on the repair of damaged vascular endothelium structure and the content of stromal cells derived factor 1 (SDF-1) in rabbits with atherosclerosis. METHODS A total of 75 rabbits were randomly divided into a normal group, a model group, a direct moxibustion group, an atorvastatin calcium group and a herbal-cake-separated moxibustion group, 15 rabbits in each one. The rabbits in the normal group were fed with normal diet, and the remaining rabbits were fed with high-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks to prepare atherosclerotic model. Two groups of acupoints, one was "Juque" (CV 14), "Tianshu" (ST 25) and "Fenglong" (ST 40), the other one was "Xinshu" (BL 15), "Ganshu" (BL 18) and "Pishu" (BL 20), were applied in the direct moxibustion group and herbal-cake-separated moxibustion group; the two groups of acupoints were selected alternatively every other day. The moxibustion was given for 30 min per treatment, once a day for 4 weeks. The rabbits in the atorvastatin calcium group were treated with atorvastatin calcium tablets (1.96 mg•kg-1•d-1) which were crushed into powder and mixed into breakfast. After modeling, the rabbits in the normal group and model group received no treatment, and immobilized at the time when moxibustion was applied in other three groups. The levels of total cholesterol (TC) and triglyceride (TG) were measured by enzymic method; the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were measured by colorimetric method; the morphological structure of aortic wall was observed under optical microscope; the serum level of SDF-1 was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULTS After treatment, compared with the normal group, the levels of TC, TG and LDL-C were significantly increased in the model group (all P<0.01), and the level of HDL-C was decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the levels of TC, TG and LDL-C were significantly decreased (all P<0.01), and the level of HDL-C was significantly increased in the direct moxibustion group, atorvastatin calcium group and herbal-cake-separated moxibustion group (P<0.01, P<0.05). Compared with the normal group, the morphological structure of aortic wall was significantly damaged in the model group. Compared with the model group, the vascular endothelial structure was improved in the atorvastatin calcium group and herbal-cake-separated moxibustion group, and the pathological change of aorta endothelial in the direct moxibustion group was relieved. After treatment, compared with the model group, the level of SDF-1 was increased in the direct moxibustion group, atorvastatin calcium group and herbal-cake-separated moxibustion group (P<0.05, P<0.01); the level of SDF-1 in the herbal-cake- separated moxibustion group was higher than that in the direct moxibustion group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION The herbal- cake-separated moxibustion can promote the expression of SDF-1 in serum and repair the damaged aortic endothelial structure.
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- Jing Shen
- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of CM, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of CM, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of CM, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of CM, Changsha 410208, China
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- Changsha Civil Vocational Technical School
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of CM, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of CM, Changsha 410208, China
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Nadir A, Temizkan S, Ozderya A, Temizkan O, Orbay E, Aydin K. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate/free androgen index ratio predicts a favorable metabolic profile in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Gynecol Endocrinol 2019; 35:128-132. [PMID: 30324855 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2018.1505843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Potential effect of hyperandrogenemia on metabolic disturbances in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has always been a matter of interest. We analyzed the records of 125 patients with PCOS and 54 age-matched healthy women. All participants underwent biochemical and hormonal assessment and a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test was performed. PCOS and control groups were comparable in terms of age. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate/free androgen index (DHEAS/FAI) ratio was negatively correlated with body mass index (BMI) (p < .001), fasting glucose (p = .02), area under the curve (AUC) of glucose (p = .03), AUC of insulin (p = .001), homeostasis model assessment-estimated insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) (p < .001), and triglycerides (TG) (p = .009), and positively correlated with insulin sensitivity index (ISI) (p < .001) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (p < .001) among PCOS patients. In logistic regression analysis, higher DHEAS/FAI ratio levels were associated with lower risk of low HDL-C [RR(95%CI); 0.97(0.95-0.98); p < .001] as well as atherogenic dyslipidemia (TG/HDL-C) [RR(95%CI); 0.97(0.94-0.99); p = .035] even after adjustment for BMI in the PCOS group. Androgens, DHEAS and FAI act differently on metabolic parameters. Our results demonstrate that high DHEA-S/FAI ratio levels are associated with a more favorable metabolic profile.
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- Ahmet Nadir
- a Department of Family Medicine , University of Medical Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- b Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism , University of Medical Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- b Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism , University of Medical Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- c Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Acibadem University Faculty of Medicine , Istanbul , Turkey
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- a Department of Family Medicine , University of Medical Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- b Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism , University of Medical Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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Ahn N, Kim K. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in cardiovascular disease: effect of exercise training. Integr Med Res 2016; 5:212-215. [PMID: 28462120 PMCID: PMC5390423 DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2016.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2016] [Revised: 07/02/2016] [Accepted: 07/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Decreases in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels are associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), whereas increased HDL-C levels are related to a decreased risk of CAD and myocardial infarction. Although HDL prevents the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein under normal conditions, it triggers a structural change, inhibiting antiarteriosclerotic and anti-inflammatory functions, under pathological conditions such as oxidative stress, inflammation, and diabetes. HDL can transform into various structures based on the quantitative reduction and deformation of apolipoprotein A1 and is the primary cause of increased levels of dysfunctional HDL, which can lead to an increased risk of CAD. Therefore, analyzing the structure and components of HDL rather than HDL-C after the application of an exercise training program may be useful for understanding the effects of HDL.
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- Nayoung Ahn
- Department of Physical Education, College of Physical Education, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, College of Physical Education, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
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Zhao X, Yu Y, Xu W, Dong L, Wang Y, Gao B, Li G, Zhang W. Apolipoprotein A1-Unique Peptide as a Diagnostic Biomarker for Acute Ischemic Stroke. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:458. [PMID: 27043525 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17040458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2016] [Revised: 03/17/2016] [Accepted: 03/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Clinically-informative biomarkers of ischemic stroke are needed for rapid diagnosis and timely treatment. In the present study, APOA1 unique peptide (APOA1-UP), a novel peptide biomarker, was identified and quantified by multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) using labeled reference peptide (LRP). Serum samples of 94 patients in the ischemic stroke group and 37 patients in the non-stroke group were analyzed for the levels of total APOA1-UP, low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and total cholesterol (TC). Median ratio of total APOA1-UP/LRP was 2.14 (interquartile range, 0.40) in the non-stroke group and 1.32 (0.44) in the ischemic stroke group (p < 0.0001). The serum level of total APOA1-UP was independently correlated with the presence of ischemic stroke by multivariate logistic regression analysis (p < 0.0001). From the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, the area under the curve (AUC) was 0.9750 and the optimal cutoff value of the serum APOA1-UP level was 1.80, which yielded a sensitivity of 90.63% and a specificity of 97.14%. The diagnostic efficiency of HDL-C was lower, with an AUC of 0.7488. Therefore, the serum level of APOA1-UP is a diagnostic biomarker candidate for ischemic stroke in the early stage.
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Kosmas CE, DeJesus E, Rosario D, Vittorio TJ. CETP Inhibition: Past Failures and Future Hopes. Clin Med Insights Cardiol 2016; 10:37-42. [PMID: 26997876 PMCID: PMC4790583 DOI: 10.4137/cmc.s32667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2015] [Revised: 02/05/2016] [Accepted: 02/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The atheroprotective role of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in cardiovascular disease has been unequivocally established, and epidemiological data have clearly demonstrated a strong inverse relationship between HDL-C levels and the risk of cardiovascular events, which is independent of the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Thus, it would be logical to hypothesize that raising HDL-C might potentially lead to a reduction of cardiovascular risk. Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) promotes the transfer of cholesteryl esters from HDL to very low-density lipoprotein and LDL. Therefore, CETP inhibition raises HDL-C levels and decreases LDL-C levels. The first trials with CETP inhibitors failed to show a reduction in cardiovascular events. However, newer CETP inhibitors with more favorable effects on lipids are presently being tested in clinical trials with the hope that their use may lead to a reduction in cardiovascular risk. This review aims to provide the current evidence regarding CETP inhibition, as well as the clinical and scientific data pertaining to the new CETP inhibitors in development.
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- Constantine E Kosmas
- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Cardiology Clinic, Cardiology Unlimited, PC, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics, St. Francis Hospital - The Heart Center®, Roslyn, NY, USA
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