Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
The
association
between
admission
hyperglycemia
and
postoperative
pneumonia
is
unclear
in
hip
fracture
patients.
We
investigated
the
relationship
after
surgery.
This
retrospective
study
analyzed
data
from
1,267
geriatric
patients
admitted
for
fractures.
Patients
were
categorized
into
normoglycemic
(<
6.10
mmol/L)
hyperglycemic
(≥
groups
based
on
blood
glucose
levels.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
propensity
score
matching
(PSM)
used
to
control
potential
confounding
variables
estimate
adjusted
odds
ratios
95%
confidence
intervals
(POP).
also
examined
dose-dependent
link
likelihood
of
developing
POP.
Further
analyses
evaluated
whether
has
differing
impacts
POP
outcomes
among
without
diabetes
(NDM)
versus
those
with
(DM).
Additionally,
subgroup
conducted
assess
influence
other
factors
occurrence.
had
significantly
higher
rates
compared
patients,
both
before
(13.2%
vs.
4.8%)
(10.1%
5.8%)
PSM.
Admission
an
independent
risk
factor
(OR
=
2.64,
CI:
1.42–4.92,
p
0.002).
persisted
PSM(OR
2.90,
1.35–3.86,
0.016).
levels
correlated
a
greater
A
dose–response
was
observed
Non-diabetic
group
at
than
diabetic
hyperglycemia.
Finally,
increased
modulated
influenced
by
ASA
classification
patient.
surgery
elderly.
There
occurrence
POP,
which
more
significant
non-diabetic
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(7), P. 4070 - 4070
Published: April 6, 2024
Islets
of
Langerhans
are
anatomically
dispersed
within
the
pancreas
and
exhibit
regulatory
coordination
between
islets
in
response
to
nutritional
inflammatory
stimuli.
However,
individual
islets,
there
is
also
multi-faceted
function
beta-cells,
beta-cells
other
endocrine
vascular
cell
types.
This
mediated
partly
through
circulatory
feedback
major
secreted
hormones,
insulin
glucagon,
but
by
autocrine
paracrine
actions
islet
a
range
products,
including
somatostatin,
urocortin
3,
serotonin,
glucagon-like
peptide-1,
acetylcholine,
ghrelin.
Their
availability
can
be
modulated
pericyte-mediated
regulation
microvascular
blood
flow.
Within
islet,
both
progenitor
cells
ability
trans-differentiate
phenotypes
alter
mass
adapt
changed
metabolic
circumstances,
regulated
within-islet
trophic
environment.
Optimal
precariously
balanced
due
high
rate
required
synthesize
secrete
insulin,
they
susceptible
oxidative
endoplasmic
reticular
stress
face
demand.
Resulting
changes
dynamics
contribute
emergence
Types
1,
2
gestational
diabetes.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 271 - 271
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Yeast
TIM8
was
initially
identified
as
a
homolog
of
human
TIMM8A/DDP1,
which
is
associated
with
deafness-dystonia
syndrome.
Tim8p
located
in
the
mitochondrial
intermembrane
space
and
forms
hetero-oligomeric
complex
Tim13p
to
facilitate
protein
transport
through
TIM22
translocation
system.
Previous
research
has
indicated
that
not
essential
for
yeast
survival
but
does
affect
import
Tim23p
absence
Tim8-Tim13
complex.
on
focused
mainly
its
involvement
pathway,
precise
biological
function
remains
incompletely
understood.
In
this
study,
we
provide
first
report
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
response
chronological
senescence.
We
found
deletion
leads
both
oxidative
ER
cells
while
increasing
resistance
inducer
tunicamycin
(TM),
accompanied
by
an
enhanced
basic
unfolded
(UPR).
More
importantly,
deficiency
can
lead
shortened
lifespan
(CLS)
replicative
(RLS).
Moreover,
improving
antioxidant
capacity
further
increased
TM
tim8Δ
strain.
Importantly,
evidence
knockdown
TIMM8A
ARPE-19
retinal
pigment
epithelium
also
induce
stress,
suggesting
potential
gene
conserved
from
budding
higher
eukaryotes.
summary,
these
results
suggest
novel
roles
maintaining
homeostasis
CLS
maintenance.
PeerJ,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. e19192 - e19192
Published: March 28, 2025
Type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
is
a
globally
prevalent
metabolic
disorder
characterized
by
insulin
resistance
and
dysfunction
of
islet
cells.
Endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
plays
crucial
role
in
the
pathogenesis
progression
T2DM,
especially
function
survival
β-cells.
β-cells
are
particularly
sensitive
to
ER
because
they
require
substantial
synthesis
secretion
energy.
In
early
stages
increased
demand
for
exacerbates
β-cell
stress.
Although
unfolded
protein
response
(UPR)
can
temporarily
alleviate
this
stress,
prolonged
or
excessive
leads
pancreatic
cell
apoptosis,
resulting
insufficient
secretion.
This
review
explores
mechanisms
its
impact
on
We
discuss
how
activates
UPR
signaling
pathways
regulate
folding
degradation,
but
when
becomes
excessive,
these
may
contribute
death.
A
deeper
understanding
impacts
cells
could
lead
development
novel
T2DM
treatment
strategies
aimed
at
improving
slowing
disease
progression.
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Peganum
harmala
L.
is
used
in
traditional
medicine
to
treat
several
health
ailments.
Hence,
the
present
work
aimed
investigate
DPPH
free
radical
scavenging,
α-amylase,
cytotoxic,
and
antifibrotic
effects
of
hydrophilic
extract
fixed
oil
obtained
from
P.
seeds.
The
were
assessed
for
their
abilities
scavenge
radicals
inhibit
α-amylase
using
reference
bioassays.
cytotoxicity
was
on
cancer
normal
cell
lines,
including
B16F1,
Caco-2,
COLO205,
HeLa,
Hep
3B
G2,
MCF-7,
HEK-293
T
cells.
MTS
assay
evaluate
capabilities
utilizing
human
hepatic
stellate
(LX-2)
line.
plant
has
potent
scavenging
activity
with
an
IC50
dose
79.43
±
0.08
µg/ml.
Besides,
a
poor
anti-α-amylase
effect
compared
antidiabetic
drug
Acarbose,
doses
398
0.59
25.11
1.22
µg/ml,
respectively.
In
addition,
growth
Hep3B,
HepG2,
CaCo2,
HeK293t
inhibited
by
121.34
1.71,
268.3
0.75,
297.20
1.00,
155.60
1.14,
150.01
0.51,
308.35
0.53,
597.93
1.36,
5.38
0.99
at
1000
5-Fluorouracil
reduced
fibrosis
cells
0.089%,
while
decreased
number
LX-2
5.81%.
plant-fixed
exhibits
potential
antioxidant
properties.
While
showed
limited
effectiveness
as
agent
demonstrated
notable
cytotoxic
against
various
tested
lines.
Furthermore,
this
significantly
reduces
fibrotic
These
findings
emphasize
therapeutic
these
products
managing
disorders
warrant
further
investigation
into
mechanisms
action
clinical
applications.
Diabetes Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 2153 - 2182
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Diabetes
mellitus
(DM)
significantly
impairs
patients'
quality
of
life,
primarily
because
its
complications,
which
are
the
leading
cause
mortality
among
individuals
with
disease.
Autophagy
has
emerged
as
a
key
process
closely
associated
DM,
including
complications
such
diabetic
nephropathy
(DN).
DN
is
major
complication
contributing
to
chronic
kidney
disease
and
renal
failure.
The
intricate
connection
between
autophagy
DN,
highlights
potential
for
new
therapeutic
targets.
This
review
examines
interplay
these
conditions,
aiming
uncover
novel
approaches
treatment
enhance
our
understanding
their
underlying
pathophysiology.
It
also
explores
role
in
maintaining
homeostasis
involvement
development
progression
DM
DN.
Furthermore,
discusses
natural
compounds
that
may
alleviate
conditions
by
modulating
autophagy.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 15 - 15
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
Diabetic
foot
ulcers
represent
a
severe
complication
of
diabetes,
often
resulting
in
amputation
and
high
mortality
rates.
Currently,
there
are
no
treatments
for
diabetic
other
than
antibiotics
dressings.
In
this
study,
we
evaluated
the
wound-healing
effects
an
antidiabetic
agent
pinitol
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)-damaged
human
dermal
fibroblasts
(HDFs)
streptozotocin
(STZ)-induced
rat
models
with
wound.
Our
findings
indicated
that
enhanced
cell
migration,
proliferation,
wound
healing
by
activating
Nrf2,
thereby
mitigating
oxidative
stress
inflammatory
responses
at
site.
Additionally,
restored
mitochondrial
energy
metabolism,
decreased
matrix
metalloproteinase
(MMP)
activity,
increased
collagen
deposition.
Furthermore,
facilitated
angiogenesis,
contributing
to
improved
healing.
Taken
together,
these
suggest
could
be
promising
therapeutic
treatment
ulcers.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Objective
Expanding
on
previous
investigations,
this
study
aims
to
elucidate
the
role
of
lipid
metabolism
disorders
in
development
intracranial
atherosclerotic
stenosis
(ICAS)
and
determination
stroke
risk.
The
primary
objective
is
explore
connections
between
parameters
acute
ischemic
(AIS),
while
also
examining
potential
mediating
influence
fasting
glucose
levels.
Methods
Retrospectively,
we
collected
data
from
symptomatic
ICAS
patients
at
First
Affiliated
Hospital
Soochow
University,
including
their
baseline
information
such
as
medical
histories
admission
blood
biochemical
parameters.
Stenotic
conditions
were
evaluated
using
magnetic
resonance
imaging,
computed
tomography
angiography,
or
digital
subtraction
angiography.
associations
AIS
risks
investigated
via
multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis.
Results
A
total
1103
with
recruited,
among
whom
441
(40.0%)
suffered
new
events
during
hospitalization.
After
adjusting
for
confounding
factors,
RCS
curves
exhibited
a
dose-response
relationship
atherogenic
index
plasma
(AIP),
cholesterol
(TC),
low-density
lipoprotein
(LDL-C),
AIS.
Further
analysis
revealed
significant
these
Furthermore,
mediation
indicated
that
(FBG)
acted
mediator
association
(AIP,
TC,
TG)
Conclusion
Higher
patients,
particularly
AIP,
TG,
associated
an
increased
Additionally,
FBG
may
mediate
risk
highlighting
need
further
exploration
underlying
mechanisms.