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Sci Rep ; 13(1): 18392, 2023 10 26.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37884624

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This study evaluated the association between body pH value and preoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in geriatric hip fractures. Older adult patients with hip fractures were screened between January 2015 and September 2019. The demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients were collected. Multivariate binary logistic regression and generalized additive models were used to identify the linear and nonlinear associations between pH value and preoperative DVT. Analyses were performed using EmpowerStats and R software. A total of 1465 patients were included in the study. DVT occurred in 476 (32.6%) of these admitted older adults. We observed a nonlinear association between the serum pH value and preoperative DVT in geriatric patients with hip fractures. A pH value of 7.39 was the inflection point in the curve, with pH highly correlated with DVT at pH < 7.39 (odds ratio [OR] 19.47; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.45-260.91; P = 0.0249). Patients with lower pH had a lower chance of preoperative DVT formation, and the risk of DVT increased 18.47-fold for every 0.1 unit change in pH. Although at pH > 7.39, pH was not correlated with DVT (OR 1.26; 95% CI 0.85-1.86; P = 0.2561), the odds of DVT did not vary with pH, and the highest risk of thrombosis was reached. The body pH value is nonlinearly associated with preoperative DVT in geriatric patients with hip fractures, and it could be considered a predictor of the risk of DVT.Registered information This study is registered in the website of Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR: ChiCTR2200057323).


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Fracturas de Cadera , Trombosis de la Vena , Humanos , Anciano , Estudios Retrospectivos , Fracturas de Cadera/complicaciones , Fracturas de Cadera/cirugía , Factores de Riesgo , Trombosis de la Vena/complicaciones , Concentración de Iones de Hidrógeno , Incidencia
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Am J Transl Res ; 15(3): 1779-1788, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37056799

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OBJECTIVE: This retrospective study primarily analyzed the influence of evidence-based nursing (EBN) on postoperative complications (POCs), negative emotions (NEs) and limb function of patients undergoing hip arthroplasty (HA). METHODS: The research participants were 109 patients undergoing HA in Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University from September 2019 to September 2021. Among them, 52 patients who received routine nursing intervention were set as a control group, and 57 patients that received EBN were set as the research group. The POCs (infection; pressure sores, PS; lower extremity deep venous thrombosis, LEDVT), NEs (Hamilton Anxiety/Depression Scale, HAMA/HAMD), limb function (Harris Hip Score, HHS), pain intensity (Visual Analogue Scale, VAS), quality of life (QoL; Short-Form 36 Item Health Survey, SF-36) and sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, PSQI) were compared. Finally, the risk factors of complications in patients undergoing HA were identified by Logistic regression. RESULTS: The incidence of POCs such as infection, PS and LEDVT was markedly lower in the research group than that in the control group. The postinterventional HAMA and HAMD scores of the research group were obviously lower than the baseline (before intervention) and those of the control group. The research group also exhibited obviously higher scores in various dimensions of the HHS and SF-36 than the baseline and control group. Moreover, the post-interventional VAS and PSQI scores of the research group were markedly reduced compared with the baseline and those of the control group. Factors including drinking history, place of residence and nursing modality were found to be not associated with an increased risk of complications in patients undergoing HA. CONCLUSION: EBN can lower the incidence of POCs, mitigate NEs and pain perception, and enhance limb function, QoL and sleep quality in patients undergoing HA, so it is worth popularizing.

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J Oncol ; 2022: 8177948, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36157228

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Background: Osteosarcoma (OS) is a rare form of malignant bone cancer that is usually detected in young adults and adolescents. This disease shows a poor prognosis owing to its metastatic status and resistance to chemotherapy. Hence, it is necessary to design a risk model that can successfully forecast the OS prognosis in patients. Methods: The researchers retrieved the RNA sequencing data and follow-up clinical data related to OS patients from the TARGET and GEO databases, respectively. The coxph function in R software was used for carrying out the Univariate Cox regression analysis for deriving the aging-based genes related sto the OS prognosis. The researchers conducted consistency clustering using the ConcensusClusterPlus R package. The R software package ESTIMATE, MCPcounter, and GSVA packages were used for assessing the immune scores of various subtypes using the ssGSEA technique, respectively. The Univariate Cox and Lasso regression analyses were used for screening and developing a risk model. The ROC curves were constructed, using the pROC package. The performance of their developed risk model and designed survival curve was conducted, with the help of the Survminer package. Results: The OS patients were classified into 2 categories, as per the aging-related genes. The results revealed that the Cluster 1 patients showed a better prognosis than the Cluster 2 patients. Both clusters showed different immune microenvironments. Additional screening of the prognosis-associated genes revealed the presence of 5 genes, i.e., ERCC4, GPX4, EPS8, TERT, and STAT5A, and these data were used for developing the risk model. This risk model categorized the training set samples into the high- and low-risk groups. The patients classified into the high-risk group showed a poor OS prognosis compared to the low-risk patients. The researchers verified the reliability and robustness of the designed 5-gene signature using the internal and external datasets. This risk model was able to effectively predict the prognosis even in the samples having differing clinical features. Compared with other models, the 5- gene model performs better in predicting the risk of osteosarcoma. Conclusion: The 5-gene signature developed by the researchers in this study could be effectively used for forecasting the OS prognosis in patients.

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Biomed Res Int ; 2022: 1213278, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36119926

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Objective: This research aims to investigate and analyze the impact of alendronate sodium (ALN) plus elcatonin (EC) in treating postoperative bone pain (BP) in patients with osteoporotic fractures (OPFs). Methods: One hundred and thirty-eight cases of OPFs admitted between July 2018 and July 2021 were selected, of which 68 cases receiving ALN were set as the control group and 70 cases receiving ALN plus EC were set as the research group. Intercomparisons were performed in terms of BP, curative effect, complication rate, and serum bone metabolism indexes such as bone Gla protein (BGP), parathyroid hormone (PTH), and bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP). Results: Better postoperative BP relief, higher overall response rate, and lower complication rate were identified in the research group versus the control group. On the other hand, the research group presented with increased BGP and BALP after treatment, higher than those in the control group, while the posttreament PTH decreased obviously and was lower versus the control group. Conclusions: For OPF patients, ALN plus EC contributes to significantly reduced postoperative BP, improved clinical efficacy, higher treatment safety, and better bone metabolism, which has high clinical application value.


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Alendronato , Fracturas Osteoporóticas , Alendronato/uso terapéutico , Fosfatasa Alcalina , Calcitonina/análogos & derivados , Humanos , Osteocalcina , Fracturas Osteoporóticas/complicaciones , Fracturas Osteoporóticas/tratamiento farmacológico , Fracturas Osteoporóticas/cirugía , Dolor Postoperatorio/tratamiento farmacológico , Hormona Paratiroidea
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Crit Rev Eukaryot Gene Expr ; 32(4): 41-47, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35695664

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It is known that the circular RNA (circRNA) molecule circRIMS is overexpressed in gastric cancer and plays an oncogenic role. However, its role in other cancers is unknown. In this study, we analyzed its role in endometrial cancer (EC). EC and paired non-tumor tissue samples were collected from a total of 63 EC patients and subjected to total RNA isolations and reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) to analyze the differential expression of circRIMS and miR-505. Overexpression of circRIMS and miR-505 was reached in EC cells and their interaction was analyzed using RT-qPCRs. The role of circRIMS in regulating miR-505 methylation was analyzed by methylation-specific RT-qPCR. Bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) assay was performed to analyze the roles of circRIMS and miR-505 in regulating cell proliferation. circRIMS was upregulated in EC, while miR-505 was downregulated in EC. circRIMS and miR-505 were inversely correlated across both EC and non-tumor tissues. In EC cells, circRIMS overexpression decreased miR-505 expression and increased miR-505 gene methylation. BrdU assay showed that circRIMS overexpression increased cell proliferation and reduced the inhibitory effects of miR-505 overexpression on cell proliferation. circRIMS may downregulate miR-505 through methylation to increase cell proliferation.


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Neoplasias Endometriales , MicroARNs , Bromodesoxiuridina/metabolismo , Línea Celular Tumoral , Proliferación Celular/genética , Neoplasias Endometriales/genética , Neoplasias Endometriales/metabolismo , Neoplasias Endometriales/patología , Femenino , Humanos , Metilación , MicroARNs/genética , MicroARNs/metabolismo , ARN Circular/genética
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Bioengineered ; 13(2): 2746-2762, 2022 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35094651

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Emerging reports uncover that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) help regulate intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD). Here, we probe the function of lncRNA nuclear receptor subfamily 2 group F member 1 antisense RNA 1 (NR2F1-AS1) in IVDD. Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was applied to verify the expression of NR2F1-AS1 and miR-145-5p in nucleus pulposus (NP) tissues from IVDD patients or NP cells dealt with IL-1ß or TNF-α. Flow cytometry or the TdT-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay was performed to validate the apoptosis of NP cells with selective regulation of NR2F1-AS1 and miR-145-5p. ECM-related genes, FOXO1, Bax, and Bcl2 were evaluated by qRT-PCR or Western blot (WB). The targeted relationships between NR2F1-AS1 and miR-145-5p, miR-145-5p and FOXO1 were testified by the dual-luciferase reporter assay and the RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay. Our outcomes substantiated that NR2F1-AS1 was up-regulated, while miR-145-5p was down-regulated in intervertebral disc tissues of IVDD patients or NP cells treated with IL-1ß or TNF-α. Besides, overexpressing NR2F1-AS1 intensified ECM degradation and NP cell apoptosis induced by IL-1ß, while knocking down NR2F1-AS1 or up-regulating miR-145-5p reversed IL-1ß-mediated effects in NP cells. Meanwhile, NR2F1-AS1 choked miR-145-5p and abated its effects in NP cells. This study confirms that NR2F1-AS1 modulates IVDD progression by up-regulating the FOXO1 pathway through the sponge of miR-145-5p as a competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA).


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Apoptosis , Matriz Extracelular/metabolismo , Degeneración del Disco Intervertebral/metabolismo , Núcleo Pulposo/metabolismo , ARN sin Sentido/metabolismo , Adulto , Anciano , Línea Celular , Matriz Extracelular/genética , Femenino , Humanos , Degeneración del Disco Intervertebral/genética , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Núcleo Pulposo/patología , ARN sin Sentido/genética
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Wound Repair Regen ; 29(3): 495-504, 2021 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33721916

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease in the elderly. This study aimed to investigate the role and mechanism of lncRNA HOX transcript antisense RNA (HOTAIR) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated chondrocytes in OA. CHON-001 chondrocytes treated with LPS were used as a cell model of OA. The levels of HOTAIR, miR-1277-5p and small glutamine rich tetratricopeptide repeat containing beta (SGTB) were measured via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction or western blot. Cell viability and apoptosis were assessed using Cell Counting Kit-8 and flow cytometry. The levels of inflammation-related factors were examined via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Aggrecan and Collagen II protein levels were detected using western blot. The interaction among HOTAIR, miR-1277-5p and SGTB were validated by dual-luciferase reporter analysis. HOTAIR and SGTB were up-regulated, while miR-1277-5p was down-regulated in OA cartilages and LPS-stimulated CHON-001 chondrocytes. HOTAIR depletion inhibited LPS-induced apoptosis and inflammation in chondrocytes. Moreover, down-regulation of HOTAIR attenuated LPS-triggered chondrocyte apoptosis and inflammation via sponging miR-1277-5p. Also, miR-1277-5p repressed LPS-induced chondrocyte apoptosis and inflammation by targeting SGTB. Furthermore, HOTAIR enhanced SGTB expression by sponging miR-1277-5p. HOTAIR aggravated chondrocyte apoptosis and inflammation in OA via regulating miR-1277-5p/SGTB pathway.


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MicroARNs , Osteoartritis , ARN Largo no Codificante , Anciano , Apoptosis/genética , Condrocitos , Humanos , Inflamación/genética , MicroARNs/genética , Osteoartritis/genética , ARN Largo no Codificante/genética , Cicatrización de Heridas
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Eur J Pharmacol ; 891: 173768, 2021 Jan 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33271150

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Phosphodiesterase 2 is one of the phosphodiesterase (PDEs) family members that regulate cyclic nucleotide (namely cAMP and cGMP) concentrations. The present study determined whether PDE2 inhibition could rescue post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-like symptoms. Mice were subjected to single prolonged stress (SPS) and treated with selective PDE2 inhibitor Bay 60-7550 (0.3, 1, or 3 mg/kg, i.p.). The behavioral tests such as forced swimming, sucrose preference test, open field, elevated plus maze, and contextual fear paradigm were conducted to determine the effects of Bay 60-7550 on SPS-induced depression- and anxiety-like behavior and fear memory deficits. The results suggested that Bay 60-7550 reversed SPS-induced depression- and anxiety-like behavior and fear memory deficits. Moreover, Bay 60-7550 prevented SPS-induced changes in the adrenal gland index, synaptic proteins synaptophysin and PSD95 expression, PKA, PKG, pCREB, and BDNF levels in the hippocampus and amygdala. These effects were completely prevented by PKG inhibitor KT5823. While PKA inhibitor H89 also prevented Bay 60-7550-induced pCREB and BDNF expression, but only partially prevented the effects on PSD95 expression in the hippocampus. These findings suggest that Bay 60-7550 protects mice against PTSD-like stress induced traumatic injury by activation of cGMP- or cAMP-related neuroprotective molecules, such as synaptic proteins, pCREB and BDNF.


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Conducta Animal/efectos de los fármacos , Encéfalo/efectos de los fármacos , AMP Cíclico/metabolismo , GMP Cíclico/metabolismo , Fosfodiesterasas de Nucleótidos Cíclicos Tipo 2/antagonistas & inhibidores , Miedo , Imidazoles/farmacología , Trastornos de la Memoria/tratamiento farmacológico , Memoria/efectos de los fármacos , Inhibidores de Fosfodiesterasa/farmacología , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático/tratamiento farmacológico , Triazinas/farmacología , Glándulas Suprarrenales/efectos de los fármacos , Glándulas Suprarrenales/enzimología , Animales , Encéfalo/enzimología , Encéfalo/fisiopatología , Proteínas Quinasas Dependientes de AMP Cíclico/metabolismo , Proteínas Quinasas Dependientes de GMP Cíclico/metabolismo , Fosfodiesterasas de Nucleótidos Cíclicos Tipo 2/metabolismo , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Prueba de Laberinto Elevado , Preferencias Alimentarias/efectos de los fármacos , Locomoción/efectos de los fármacos , Masculino , Trastornos de la Memoria/enzimología , Trastornos de la Memoria/fisiopatología , Trastornos de la Memoria/psicología , Ratones Endogámicos ICR , Plasticidad Neuronal/efectos de los fármacos , Sistemas de Mensajero Secundario , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático/enzimología , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático/fisiopatología , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático/psicología
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Front Aging Neurosci ; 12: 589588, 2020.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33192484

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the neurodegenerative brain disorders inducing nearly half of dementia cases, and the diagnosis and treatment of AD are the primary issues clinically. However, there is a lack of effective biomarkers and drugs for AD diagnosis and therapeutics so far. In this study, bioinformatics analysis combined with an experimental verification strategy was used to identify the biomarkers and the quercetin targets for AD diagnosis and treatment. First, differentially expressed genes in the AD brain were identified by microarray data analysis. Second, quercetin, a predominant flavonoid, was used to screen the target genes. Third, the drug-disease network was determined, and the target genes of quercetin treatment were obtained in AD-related HT-22 cell-based assay. Six genes, including MAPT, PIK3R1, CASP8, DAPK1, MAPK1, and CYCS, were validated by the system pharmacology analysis in the hippocampus samples of AD patients. The results suggested that MAPT, PIK3R1, CASP8, and DAPK1 were significantly increased, but MAPK1 and CYCS were significantly decreased in HT-22 cells after Aß1-42 treatment. Moreover, MAPK1 and CYCS were markedly increased, but MAPT, PIK3R1, CASP8, and DAPK1 were markedly decreased after quercetin treatment in these HT-22 cells. Altogether, MAPT, PIK3R1, CASP8, DAPK1, MAPK1, and CYCS are all the biomarkers for AD diagnosis and the targets of quercetin treatment, and our findings may provide valuable biomarkers for AD diagnosis and treatment.

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Metab Brain Dis ; 35(8): 1385-1394, 2020 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32860609

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Aß aggregation is one of the pathological biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the possible mechanism related to Aß-induced pathological signaling pathway is still unknown. In the present study, Aß1-42-induced time-dependent memory impairment and its possible relationship to hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis hyperactivity were examined. Aß1-42-treated mice significantly impaired acquisition activity in the learning curve at 10 days, 1 and 4 months in the Morris water-maze (MWM) task. This learning activity was back to normal at 8 months after Aß1-42 treatment. In the probe trial test, Aß1-42-treated mice needed longer latencies to touch the precious platform location and fewer numbers of crossing from 10 days to 4 months after microinjection. This Aß1-42 induced memory loss was consistent with the results of the step-down passive avoidance test. The HPA axis related parameters, such as corticosterone (CORT) level in the serum, glucocorticoid receptor (GR) and corticotropin-releasing factor receptor (CRF-R) expression in the frontal cortex and hippocampus increased in Aß1-42-treated mice from 10 days to 4 months. While the downstream molecules phosphorylation of cyclic AMP response element binding (pCREB) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression decreased during this time. These effects were back to normal 8 months after treatment with Aß1-42. Altogether, our results suggested that Aß1-42 induced significant learning and memory impairment, which is involved in HPA axis dysfunction.


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Péptidos beta-Amiloides/toxicidad , Sistema Hipotálamo-Hipofisario/metabolismo , Aprendizaje por Laberinto/fisiología , Trastornos de la Memoria/inducido químicamente , Trastornos de la Memoria/metabolismo , Fragmentos de Péptidos/toxicidad , Sistema Hipófiso-Suprarrenal/metabolismo , Péptidos beta-Amiloides/administración & dosificación , Animales , Reacción de Prevención/efectos de los fármacos , Reacción de Prevención/fisiología , Sistema Hipotálamo-Hipofisario/efectos de los fármacos , Inyecciones Intraventriculares , Masculino , Aprendizaje por Laberinto/efectos de los fármacos , Ratones , Ratones Endogámicos ICR , Fragmentos de Péptidos/administración & dosificación , Sistema Hipófiso-Suprarrenal/efectos de los fármacos , Factores de Tiempo
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Int J Rheum Dis ; 23(10): 1404-1411, 2020 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32776659

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AIM: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease. Early studies have indicated that genetic and environmental factors contribute to the risk of OA. However, the etiology of OA remains unknown. Our study aimed to evaluate the association of DNMT3B gene with the risk of hip OA in Han Chinese individuals. METHODS: A total of 2070 subjects were recruited into the study, including 658 patients with hip OA and 1412 healthy controls. Twelve tag single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were selected and genotyped in our samples. Genetic associations between DNMT3B gene and the risk of hip OA were examined at both the single marker and haplotype levels. Cis-expression quantitative trait loci signals that achieve genome-wide significance of targeted SNPs from multiple types of human tissues were extracted from the GTEx database. RESULTS: Significant signals were identified for SNP rs2424905 in 4 genetic models. The T allele was significantly associated with an increased risk of hip OA (odds ratio = 1.53; 95% CI = 1.28-1.83). The T allele was also significantly associated with higher Kellgren-Lawrence grade in the patients with hip OA (χ2  = 32.70, P = 1.37 × 10-6 ). Moreover, SNP rs2424905 was significantly associated with the gene expression level of multiple genes, including DNMT3B, C20orf203, COMMD7, EFCAB8, MAPRE1, and RP5-1085F17.3, from several types of human tissues. CONCLUSION: Our results indicated that rs2424905 of DNMT3B gene contributed to the risk of hip OA and its clinical severity in a Han Chinese population. These findings suggested that rs2424905 of DNMT3B could be a promising genetic marker to assess susceptibility to hip OA in Han Chinese populations.


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ADN (Citosina-5-)-Metiltransferasas/genética , ADN/genética , Etnicidad , Predisposición Genética a la Enfermedad , Osteoartritis de la Rodilla/genética , Polimorfismo de Nucleótido Simple , Alelos , Estudios de Casos y Controles , China/epidemiología , ADN (Citosina-5-)-Metiltransferasas/metabolismo , Femenino , Frecuencia de los Genes , Genotipo , Haplotipos , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Osteoartritis de la Rodilla/etnología , Osteoartritis de la Rodilla/metabolismo , Prevalencia , ADN Metiltransferasa 3B
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Front Neurosci ; 14: 701, 2020.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32733195

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BACKGROUND: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severe mental disorder related to the deficiency of monoamine neurotransmitters, particularly to abnormalities of 5-HT (5-hydroxytryptamine, serotonin) and its receptors. Our previous study suggested that acute treatment with a novel curcumin derivative J147 exhibited antidepressant-like effects by increasing brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) level in the hippocampus of mice. The present study expanded upon our previous findings and investigated the antidepressant-like effects of sub-acute treatment of J147 for 3 days in male ICR mice and its possible relevancy to 5-HT1A and 5-HT1B receptors and downstream cAMP-BDNF signaling. METHODS: J147 at doses of 1, 3, and 9 mg/kg (via gavage) was administered for 3 days, and the anti-immobility time in the forced swimming and tail suspension tests (FST and TST) was recorded. The radioligand binding assay was used to determine the affinity of J147 to 5-HT1A and 5-HT1B receptor. Moreover, 5-HT1A or 5-HT1B agonist or its antagonist was used to determine which 5-HT receptor subtype is involved in the antidepressant-like effects of J147. The downstream signaling molecules such as cAMP, PKA, pCREB, and BDNF were also measured to determine the mechanism of action. RESULTS: The results demonstrated that sub-acute treatment of J147 remarkably decreased the immobility time in both the FST and TST in a dose-dependent manner. J147 displayed high affinity in vitro to 5-HT1A receptor prepared from mice cortical tissue and was less potent at 5-HT1B receptor. These effects of J147 were blocked by pretreatment with a 5-HT1A antagonist NAD-299 and enhanced by a 5-HT1A agonist 8-OH-DPAT. However, 5-HT1B receptor antagonist NAS-181 did not appreciably alter the effects of J147 on depression-like behaviors. Moreover, pretreatment with NAD-299 blocked J147-induced increases in cAMP, PKA, pCREB, and BDNF expression in the hippocampus, while 8-OH-DPAT enhanced the effects of J147 on these proteins' expression. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that J147 induces rapid antidepressant-like effects during a 3-day treatment period without inducing drug tolerance. These effects might be mediated by 5-HT1A-dependent cAMP/PKA/pCREB/BDNF signaling.

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Medicine (Baltimore) ; 97(13): e9814, 2018 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29595697

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RATIONALE: Owing to the unique structure and function of the heart, tumor metastasis in the heart is rare. Accordingly, no unique symptoms have yet been identified for cardiac metastasis. PATIENT AND CONCERNS: A patient presented with cardiac metastasis 3 years after surgical resection of alveolar soft tissue sarcomas in their late stage. DIAGNOSIS: Ultrasonography showed a middle-high echo clump on the left surface of the mid-upper interventricular septum, which had an unclear boundary with the myocardium. Meanwhile, blood flow was found in the clump, with no blockage of blood flow having been observed. LESSONS: Although cardiac metastasis in terminal cancer patients always carries a poor prognosis, there is still no effective treatment for cardiac metastasis. In the clinic, it is important to improve the patient's quality of life, reduce symptoms and signs, and extend the duration of survival.


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Neoplasias Cardíacas/secundario , Sarcoma/secundario , Adulto , Humanos , Masculino
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J Tradit Chin Med ; 38(1): 33-42, 2018 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32185949

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect and safety of Zuogui pill and Yougui pill, classic Yin and Yang tonic formula (CYYTF), in the treatment of osteoporosis and the underlying mechanism. METHODS: Participants aged 55 to 75 with osteoporosis and Kidney deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) will be included and randomly allocated into two groups: treatment group and control group. Participants in the treatment group were treated with Zuogui pill or Yougui pill TCM formula granule, while the control group received placebo. Primary outcomes are the lumbar spine on bone mineral density (BMD) (L1-4) and femoral BMD. Secondary outcomes include pain intensity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), bone turnover markers and safety. RESULTS: Totally 200 patients were enrolled from December 2014 to April 2016 from four hospitals. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups at baseline (P > 0.05) and it was good to comparability. Statistically significant differences between the two groups were observed for the lumbar BMD (L1-4), pain VAS scores and HRQoL at six months and twelve months and femoral BMD at twelve months (P < 0.05), but no significant differences for femoral BMD and bone turnover markers at six months (P > 0.05). Moreover, significant difference was observed at different time before and after treatment in terms of lumbar spine (L1-4) BMD, femoral BMD, pain VAS scores and health-related quality of life, and there was an crossover effect between the time and groups before and after treatment. In additional, in the treatment group, 8 patients lost to follow-up and 3 patients had adverse events (AEs) and in the control group, 10 patients lost to follow-up and 2 patients had AEs. No remarkable differences were observed between the two groups with regard to AEs, lost rate and safety (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Zuogui pill or Yougui pill could improve BMD, ease pain, relieve Kidney deficiency syndrome, improve the quality of life osteoporosis patients, inhibit bone conversion and regulate the coupling balance of bone formation and bone resorption, but long-term efficacy should be confirmed by a longer term follow-up and larger of samples clinical randomized controlled trials.

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Exp Ther Med ; 7(6): 1471-1475, 2014 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24926328

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The aim of the present study was to observe the curative effect of traditional Chinese cajan leaves, combined with administration of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), on osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) in rats and to investigate the underlying mechanisms. A total of 40 rat ONFH models were established through liquid nitrogen freezing and were subsequently divided into groups: A, control; B, treated with cajan leaf; C, treated with BMSCs and D, treated with cajan leaf combined with BMSCs. Samples were obtained 30 days following treatment, and immunohistochemical staining of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and image analysis were performed. Chondrocytes and vascular endothelial cells were stained as a result of immunohistochemical staining and group D exhibited markedly deeper staining, and a significantly larger number of stained cells, compared with group A. Thus, in the present study, cajan leaf combined with BMSCs was shown to promote VEGF expression and improve ONFH repair.

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Zhongguo Gu Shang ; 25(9): 785-7, 2012 Sep.
Artículo en Chino | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23256373

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the curative effects of manipulative reduction for children's type III humeral supracondylar fracture and the preventions of ischemic contracture of forearm in the early period. METHODS: From September 2008 to September 2011, 38 patients with humeral supracondylar fractures were treated with manipulative reduction and plaster stabilization, including 20 males and 18 females with an average age of 7.5 years (ranged, 2 to 13 years); the average time from injury to visit was 1.8 days(ranged,0.5 h to 6 d). There were 21 cases in straighten-ulnar deviation type and 17 cases in straighten-radial deviation type, 1 case in flexion type,all of them without vascular nerve injury. It was important to process swelling correctly in early stage of fracture. To decide fixed position according to the original displacement, and make a regular X-ray review, if found another displacement to correct it in 1-2 weeks after injury in time. Dismantle the plaster on the basis of bone healing and guide the functional exercise of elbow joint. According to Dodgt standard to evaluate clinical effects. RESULTS: All patients were followed up from 3 months to 1 year with an average of 7 months. All fractures healed. According to Dodgt standard, 14 patients got an excellent results, 19 good, 4 fair and 1 poor. The excellent and good rate was 86.84%. CONCLUSION: It can obtain satisfactory clinical effects to treat humeral supracondylar fracture in children with closed manipulative reduction and plaster stabilization, while without vascular nerve injury. Early correct processing swelling and paying attention to gypsous angle can effectively prevent the ischemic contracture of forearm.


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Antebrazo/irrigación sanguínea , Fracturas del Húmero/terapia , Contractura Isquémica/prevención & control , Adolescente , Moldes Quirúrgicos , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Manipulación Ortopédica
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