Protein S-nitrosylation (SNO), a redox-based posttranslational modification of cysteine thiols, plays a crucial role in various signaling pathways. Peroxiredoxin 2 (PRDX2) is one of the most potent ROS scavenging proteins, providing protection against oxidative stress damage, with its function regulated by SNO. However, the precise role of SNO-PRDX2 in hyperuricemic nephropathy remains poorly understood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In clinical domains, encompassing neurosurgery and macrovascular cardiac procedures, certain interventions result in cerebral ischemia- reperfusion injury (CIRI). Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of CIRI and worsens the severity of neurological impairment. It was documented that lncRNA-MEG3 contributed to the pathogenesis of CIRI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAbnormal angiogenesis is a key process associated with ischaemic retinopathies such as diabetic retinopathy, for which the underlying pathological mechanisms are still poorly understood. Here, we confirm that angiogenic factor 1 with a G patch and FHA domain (AGGF1) is elevated in the diabetics and induces retinal angiogenesis. Mechanistic investigations demonstrate that HIF-1α directly regulates AGGF1 expression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pragmatic language refers to using spoken language to convey messages effectively across diverse social communication contexts. However, minimal longitudinal research has focused on defining early predictors of pragmatic development in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Methods: In the present study, 71 children with ASD and 38 age- and gender- matched 24- to 30-month-old typically developing (TD) children were enrolled.
Amphibian decline and extinction have been observed on a global scale, highlighting the urgency of identifying the underlying factors. This issue has long been recognized as a critical concern in conservation ecology and continues to receive significant attention. Pathogen infection, in particular the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, is postulated as a key factor contributing to the decline of certain species within specific regions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has demonstrated promising efficacy in managing and preventing the early‑stage diabetic nephropathy (DN). Although the exact mechanisms remain elusive, clinical evidence has suggested that Jinlida granules (JLD) are beneficial in improving renal function among patients with DN. The present study aimed to elucidate the effect of JLD on DN and the underlying molecular mechanism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Endometrial cancer (EC) is a malignant tumor of the endometrial epithelium, with endometrial adenocarcinoma being the most common type. It has a good overall prognosis, but recurrence and metastasis are often associated with poorer outcomes. LLGL2 is closely linked to tumorigenesis; however, its in endometrial carcinoma is unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To develop and validate a model for predicting diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Methods: All risk factors with statistical significance in the DR prediction model were scored by their weights. Model performance was evaluated by the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, Kaplan-Meier curve, calibration curve and decision curve analysis.
Background And Aims: The disrupted homeostasis of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs, including leucine, isoleucine, and valine) has been strongly correlated with diabetes with a potential causal role. However, the relationship between BCAAs and diabetic kidney disease (DKD) remains to be established. Here, we show that the elevated BCAAs from BCAAs homeostatic disruption promote DKD progression unexpectedly as an independent risk factor.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFront Endocrinol (Lausanne)
August 2024
Objective: This study aims to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the serum amino acid profiles of individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its related complications.
Methods: Patients with T2D were enrolled in this study. Sixteen kinds of common amino acids in the fasting circulating were assessed through liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
Obesity is characterized by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue (mainly visceral). The morphology and function of mitochondria are crucial for regulating adipose browning and weight loss. Research suggests that the SGLT2 inhibitor canagliflozin may induce weight loss through an unknown mechanism, particularly targeting visceral adipose tissue.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common fatal cancers worldwide, and the identification of novel treatment targets and prognostic biomarkers is urgently needed because of its unsatisfactory prognosis. Regulator of G-protein signaling 19 (RGS19) is a multifunctional protein that regulates the progression of various cancers. However, the specific function of RGS19 in HCC remains unclear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPancreatic cancer is a highly fatal disease, and existing treatment methods are ineffective, so it is urgent to develop new effective treatment strategies. The high dependence of pancreatic cancer cells on glucose and glutamine suggests that disrupting this dependency could serve as an alternative strategy for pancreatic cancer therapy. We identified the vital genes glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) and alanine-serine-cysteine transporter 2 (ASCT2) through bioinformatics analysis, which regulate glucose and glutamine metabolism in pancreatic cancer, respectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: JinLiDa granules (JLD) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus with Qi and Yin deficiency. Clinical evidence has shown that JLD can alleviate diabetic cardiomyopathy, but the exact mechanism is not yet clear.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the potential role and mechanism of JLD in the treatment of diabetic cardiomyopathy through network pharmacological analysis and basic experiments.
Disturbance in mitochondrial homeostasis within proximal tubules is a critical characteristic associated with diabetic kidney disease (DKD). CaMKKβ/AMPK signaling plays an important role in regulating mitochondrial homeostasis. Despite the downregulation of CaMKKβ in DKD pathology, the underlying mechanism remains elusive.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Assist Reprod Genet
July 2024
Purpose: This study aims to better understand the knowledge and attitudes of men and women internationally towards oocyte cryopreservation (OC).
Methods: An online 25-question survey was distributed internationally via email and social media. Knowledge and attitudes towards OC among different regions and genders were assessed.
Background & Aims: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a dynamic chronic liver disease closely related to metabolic abnormalities such as diabetes and obesity. MASLD can further progress to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), fibrosis, cirrhosis, and even hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the mechanisms underlying the progression of MASLD and further progression to liver fibrosis and liver cancer are unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common ocular fundus disease in diabetic patients. Chronic hyperglycemia not only promotes the development of diabetes and its complications, but also aggravates the occurrence of senescence. Previous studies have shown that DR is associated with senescence, but the specific mechanism has not been fully elucidated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEur Child Adolesc Psychiatry
September 2024
As indicated by longitudinal observation, autism has difficulty controlling emotions to a certain extent in early childhood, and most children's emotional and behavioral problems are further aggravated with the growth of age. This study aimed at exploring the correlation between white matter and white matter fiber bundle connectivity characteristics and their emotional regulation ability in children with autism using machine learning methods, which can lay an empirical basis for early clinical intervention of autism. Fifty-five high risk of autism spectrum disorder (HR-ASD) children and 52 typical development (TD) children were selected to complete the skull 3D-T1 structure and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate the effect of perioperative dexamethasone on postoperative complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Background: The glucocorticoid dexamethasone has been shown to improve postoperative outcomes in surgical patients, but its effects on postoperative complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy are unclear.
Methods: This multicenter, double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted in four Chinese high-volume pancreatic centers.