Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
is
a
widespread
metabolic
disorder
marked
by
hyperglycemia,
arising
from
insulin
resistance
and
relative
deficiency.
This
review
investigates
the
critical
role
of
Na+/K+-ATPase
(NKA),
transmembrane
protein
essential
for
maintaining
cellular
ion
gradients,
in
pathophysiology
T2D.
We
provide
an
overview
NKA's
biological
functions,
emphasizing
its
involvement
signaling
pathways,
secretion,
glucose
homeostasis.
The
potential
NKA
as
therapeutic
target
T2D
analyzed,
showcasing
innovative
strategies
such
activators,
gene
therapy,
stem
cell
therapy
aimed
at
enhancing
activity
to
achieve
better
glycemic
control.
Additionally,
multifunctional
viability
modulating
immune
responses
islet
transplantation
may
offer
benefits
improving
transplant
outcomes.
By
elucidating
complex
interactions
between
T2D,
this
aims
shed
light
on
developing
novel
interventions
that
meet
multifaceted
needs
individuals
suffering
chronic
condition,
ultimately
their
health
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(4), P. 1683 - 1683
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
High-density
lipoprotein
(HDL)
exhibits
multiple
metabolic
protective
functions,
such
as
facilitating
cellular
cholesterol
efflux,
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
anti-apoptotic
and
anti-thrombotic
properties,
showing
antidiabetic
renoprotective
potential.
Diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
is
considered
to
be
associated
with
high-density
(HDL-C).
The
hyperglycemic
environment,
non-enzymatic
glycosylation,
carbamylation,
oxidative
stress
systemic
inflammation
can
cause
changes
in
the
quantity
quality
of
HDL,
resulting
reduced
HDL
levels
abnormal
function.
Dysfunctional
also
have
a
negative
impact
on
pancreatic
β
cells
cells,
leading
progression
DKD.
Based
these
findings,
new
HDL-related
DKD
risk
predictors
gradually
been
proposed.
Interventions
aiming
improve
function,
infusion
recombinant
(rHDL)
or
lipid-poor
apolipoprotein
A-I
(apoA-I),
significantly
glycemic
control
show
renal
effects.
However,
recent
studies
revealed
U-shaped
relationship
between
HDL-C
DKD,
loss
properties
high
may
related
composition
deposition
dysfunctional
particles
that
exacerbate
damage.
Further
research
needed
fully
elucidate
complex
role
Given
important
health,
developing
HDL-based
therapies
augment
rather
than
simply
increasing
its
level,
critical
step
managing
development
Journal of Dentistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 105665 - 105665
Published: March 1, 2025
This
systematic
review
analyzes
the
effects
of
smoking
cessation
on
oral
health
outcomes
in
individuals
with
type
2
diabetes.
The
followed
PRISMA
guidelines,
and
protocol
was
registered
PROSPERO
(CRD42024604271).
Risk
bias
assessed
using
Joanna
Briggs
Institute's
critical
appraisal
tools.
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science
were
searched
November
7,
2024,
alongside
references
from
highly
cited
journals
conference
proceedings.
No
language
or
date
restrictions
applied.
Inclusion
criteria
human
clinical
studies
(randomized
controlled
trials,
cohort,
case-control,
cross-sectional
studies)
involving
patients
diabetes,
stratified
by
status
(former,
current,
never
smokers),
assessing
(e.g.,
periodontal
disease,
caries).
Studies
without
detailed
data
excluded.
search
retrieved
549
studies,
which
4
(N=926
participants)
met
inclusion
criteria.
These
examined
relation
to
periodontitis
progression
response
therapy.
Overall,
improving
this
population
appears
limited.
However,
methodological
limitations
identified,
may
have
been
underpowered
for
subgroup.
Evidence
impact
diabetes
remains
inconclusive,
as
large
prospective
specifically
designed
purpose
are
lacking.
While
benefits
general
population,
its
remain
unclear.
Further
research
is
needed
elucidate
A
multidisciplinary
approach
managing
diabetic
essential,
where
dentists
not
only
address
but
also
support
healthy
behaviors,
including
cessation,
improve
overall
diabetes-related
complications.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(5), P. 2094 - 2094
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Diabetic
neuropathy
(DN)
is
characterized
by
nerve
damage
as
a
consequence
of
diabetes
mellitus.
Diabetes
causes
high
blood
glucose
and
triglyceride
levels,
which
destroy
the
vessels
over
time
trigger
DN.
Peripheral
most
common
type
DN,
encompasses
broad
range
symptoms.
One
fourth
patients
with
suffer
from
neuropathic
pain,
decreases
their
quality
life
puts
them
at
risk
for
emotional
disturbances
depression.
Finding
an
adequate
therapy
essential
element
in
cure
painful
DN
(PDN).
Since
pathophysiology
this
disease
still
needs
to
be
elucidated,
has
led
development
various
vivo
diabetic
models.
Animal
models
not
only
provide
insights
into
but
also
are
significant
drivers
treatment
assessment
improvement.
In
review,
we
present
major
features
commonly
used
chemically
diet-induced
PDN
rodents
progress
date,
utilized
better
understanding
mechanism
finding
novel
therapeutics.
Considering
role
Ca2+
homeostasis
review
our
recent
research
data
on
Na+/Ca2+
exchanger
blocker
KB-R7943,
potential
pain
reliever
rodent
model
Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 12, 2025
Current
diabetes
screening
methods
are
complex,
inefficient,
and
inconvenient,
requiring
resource-intensive
blood
sampling.
With
the
increasing
prevalence
of
underdiagnosed
type
2
mellitus
(T2DM)
worldwide,
particularly
in
low-resource
settings
underserved
populations,
affordable
sustainable
mass-screening
tools
crucial.
The
accuracy
safety
miniaturized
near-infrared
(NIR),
full-spectrum
spectroscopy
Glyconics-DS
System
detecting
T2DM
risk
status
was
assessed
by
pooling
data
from
two
independent
pilot
studies:
ANODE01
ANODE02.
Rapid
NIR
assessments
glycated
nail
keratin
60
repeated
spectral
readings
fingernails
individuals
with
or
without
focused
on
dichotomized
(glycated
hemoglobin
[HbA1c]
<6.5%)
based
chemometric
prediction
models,
clinical
specificity/sensitivity,
true/false
positive
outcomes.
An
HbA1c
point-of-care
assay
served
as
an
internal
control.
Over
12
000
were
collected
a
female-dominant
(58.5%),
mostly
non-smoking
(80.0%),
diverse
cohort
200
participants
(n
=
100
with/n
T2D).
selected
chemometrics
model
diagnostic
cut-off
6.5%
showed
specificity
92.9%
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
88.5-97.4)
sensitivity
34.2%
CI
23.4-45.1),
71.5%
concordance.
Chemometric
predictions
consistent
reproducible
no
relevant
impact
anthropometric
variables,
concomitant
conditions/medications,
smoking
status,
number
assessments/nail
hand
dominance
assessment.
No
adverse
events
suspected
de
novo
T2D
cases
reported.
This
pooled
analysis
studies
demonstrates
feasibility
high
rapid
assessment
risk,
potential
for
screening,
early
detection,
management
across
health
care
settings.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Diabetes
has
become
a
global
pandemic,
posing
sustained
threat
to
human
health,
primarily
due
its
associated
complications.
Left
ventricular
diastolic
dysfunction
(LVDD)
is
prevalent
cardiac
complication
among
patients
with
diabetes.
Since
most
are
asymptomatic
and
lack
relevant
biomarkers,
LVDD
not
attracted
significant
attention
from
clinicians.
The
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR)
widely
studied
inflammation
biomarker
that
been
suggested
be
linked
various
medical
conditions,
including
diseases.
However,
association
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
explored.
To
clarify
the
relationship
between
NLR
We
conducted
cross-sectional
study
using
records
855
diagnosed
T2DM
who
were
admitted
Endocrinology
department
at
Wuhan
Union
Hospital.
According
ASE/EACVI
2016
recommendations,
these
categorized
into
two
groups
based
on
sonographic
parameters:
normal
left
function
(the
non-LVDD
group)
group).
values
calculated
divided
three
different
levels.
Statistical
analysis
was
evaluate
correlation
levels
prevalence
of
LVDD.
hospitalized
in
our
47.8%
(409/855).
mean
value
group
significantly
higher
compared
[1.60
(1.24-2.05)
vs
1.85
(1.44-2.31),
P<0.001].
35.51%
(76/214),
49.27%
(203/412),
56.77%
(130/229),
respectively.
Unjustified
logistic
showed
positively
(P
<0.001).
Compared
low
level
NLR,
unadjusted
odds
ratios
(OR)
medium
high
1.764
(1.255-2.478,
P=0.001)
2.384
(1.626-3.497,
P<0.001),
respectively
for
trend
Our
findings
suggest
potential
indicator
assisting
clinicians
identifying
T2DM.
Patients
elevated
may
greater
risk
developing
than
those
lower
levels,
which
require
interventions
prevent
progressing
heart
failure.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Background
Type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
has
become
a
significant
global
health
threat,
yet
its
precise
causes
and
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
This
study
aims
to
identify
gene
expression
patterns
specific
T2D
pancreatic
islet
cells
explore
the
potential
role
of
stellate
(PSCs)
in
progression
through
regulatory
networks
involving
lncRNA-mRNA
interactions.
Methods
In
this
study,
we
screened
for
upregulated
genes
samples
using
bulk
sequencing
(bulkseq)
datasets
mapped
these
profiles
onto
three
single-cell
RNA
(scRNAseq)
datasets.
The
identified
T2D-specific
features
were
further
validated
an
additional
scRNAseq
dataset,
T1D
bulkseq
dataset.
To
investigate
networks,
analyzed
interactions
within
peripheral
blood
mononuclear
cell
(PBMC)
data.
Results
Our
analysis
panel—COL1A2,
VCAN,
SULF1—that
was
consistently
samples.
Expression
panel
strongly
associated
with
activation
(PSCs),
suggesting
unique
signature
characterized
by
COL1A2
hi
/VCAN
/SULF1
PSCs.
exclusive
not
observed
1
(T1D)
samples,
indicating
distinct
activated
PSCs
progression.
Furthermore,
six
long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
that
potentially
interact
These
lncRNAs
network,
they
may
modulate
immune
responses
reshape
microenvironment
T2D.
Discussion
findings
highlight
immune-regulatory
suggest
PSC-related
could
serve
as
novel
therapeutic
targets
treatment.
research
provides
insights
into
modulator
progression,
paving
way
innovative
treatment
strategies.