Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Aug. 30, 2022
This
study
was
designed
to
explore
the
predictive
value
of
plasma
phenylalanine
(Phe)
and
gut
microbiota-derived
metabolite
phenylacetylglutamine
(PAGln)
in
coronary
in-stent
restenosis
(ISR).Patients
with
ISR,
hyperplasia
(ISH),
patency
(ISP)
were
retrospectively
enrolled
this
study.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
analyses
used
identify
independent
risk
factors
ISR.
The
Phe
PAGln
levels
evaluated
by
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curve
analysis.
areas
under
ROC
(AUCs)
compared
using
Z-test.
correlation
between
clinical
characteristics
examined
Spearman's
analysis.Seventy-two
patients
(mean
age,
64.74
±
9.47
years)
divided
into
three
groups
according
stent
patency:
ISR
(n
=
28),
ISH
11),
ISP
33)
groups.
significantly
higher
group
than
group.
positively
associated
erythrocyte
sedimentation
rate,
homocysteine,
SYNTAX
score,
triglyceride
high-density
lipoprotein
ratio,
Phe,
microbiota-related
intermediate
phenylacetic
acid
(PA).
In
group,
aggravation
restenosis,
also
elevated.
multivariate
analyses,
score
predictors
(all
P
<
0.05).
both
[AUC
0.732;
95%
confidence
interval
(CI),
0.606-0.858;
0.002]
(AUC
0.861;
CI,
0.766-0.957;
0.001)
had
good
discrimination
performance
predicting
power
better
(P
0.031).Plasma
are
valuable
indices
for
microbes
may
be
a
promising
intervention
target
prevent
progression.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 463 - 476
Published: Jan. 6, 2023
Diabetes
mellitus,
an
epidemic
with
a
rapidly
increasing
number
of
patients,
always
leads
to
delayed
wound
healing
associated
consistent
pro-inflammatory
M1
polarization,
decreased
angiogenesis
and
increased
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
in
the
microenvironment.
Herein,
poly
(lactic-co-glycolic
acid)
(PLGA)-based
microneedle
patch
loaded
magnesium
hydride
(MgH2)
(MN-MgH2)
is
manufactured
for
defeating
diabetic
wounds.
The
application
contributes
transdermal
delivery
prolonged
release
MgH2
that
can
generate
hydrogen
(H2)
ions
(Mg2+)
after
reaction
body
fluids.
released
H2
reduces
production
ROS,
transforming
pathological
microenvironment
induced
by
diabetes
mellitus.
Meanwhile,
Mg2+
promotes
polarization
pro-healing
M2
macrophages.
Consequently,
cell
proliferation
migration
are
improved,
tissue
regeneration
enhanced.
Such
intelligent
provides
novel
way
accelerating
through
steadily
preserving
releasing
locally
sustainably.
BMC Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Feb. 24, 2023
No
study
evaluated
the
incidence
of
intra-stent
restenosis
(ISR)-related
events
in
patients
with
type
2
diabetes
(T2DM)
and
acute
myocardial
infarction
(AMI)
treated
or
not
sodium/glucose
cotransporter
inhibitors
(SGLT2i).We
recruited
377
T2DM
AMI
undergoing
percutaneous
coronary
intervention
(PCI).
Among
them,
177
were
SGLT2
before
PCI.
The
primary
outcome
was
major
adverse
cardiovascular
(MACE)
defined
as
cardiac
death,
re-infarction,
heart
failure
related
to
ISR.
In
without
ISR,
minimal
lumen
area
diameter
assessed
by
CT-angiography
at
1-year
follow-up.Glycemic
control
similar
SGLT2i-treated
never
SGLT2i-users.
ISR-related
MACE
higher
SGLT2i-users
compared
patients,
an
effect
independent
glycemic
status
(HR
=
0.418,
95%
CI
0.241-0.725,
P
0.002)
observed
also
subgroup
HbA1c
<
7%
0.393,
0.157-0.984,
0.027).
event,
stent
patency
greater
follow-up.SGLT2i
treatment
is
associated
a
reduced
events,
independently
control.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 326 - 326
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
Oxidative
stress
and
endothelial
dysfunction
have
been
shown
to
play
crucial
roles
in
the
pathophysiology
of
COVID-19
(coronavirus
disease
2019).
On
these
grounds,
we
sought
investigate
impact
on
lipid
peroxidation
ferroptosis
human
cells.
We
hypothesized
that
oxidative
induced
by
cells
could
be
linked
outcome.
Thus,
collected
serum
from
patients
hospital
admission,
incubated
sera
with
cells,
comparing
effects
generation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
between
who
survived
did
not
survive.
found
non-survivors
significantly
increased
peroxidation.
Moreover,
markedly
regulated
expression
levels
main
markers
ferroptosis,
including
GPX4,
SLC7A11,
FTH1,
SAT1,
a
response
was
rescued
silencing
TNFR1
Taken
together,
our
data
indicate
survive
triggers
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: April 14, 2022
Frailty
is
a
multidimensional
condition
typical
of
elders.
Frail
older
adults
have
high
risk
functional
decline,
hospitalization,
and
mortality.
Hypertension
one
the
most
common
comorbidities
in
Hyperglycemia
(HG)
frequently
observed
frail
adults,
represents
an
independent
predictor
worst
outcomes,
with
or
without
diabetes
mellitus
(DM).
We
aimed
at
investigating
impact
HG
on
physical
impairment
frailty.We
studied
consecutive
frailty
hypertension
ASL
(local
health
unit
Italian
Ministry
Health)
Avellino,
Italy,
from
March
2021
to
September
2021.
Exclusion
criteria
were:
age
<65
years,
no
frailty,
hypertension,
left
ventricular
ejection
fraction
<25%,
previous
myocardial
infarction,
primary
percutaneous
coronary
intervention
and/or
artery
bypass
grafting.
Blood
glucose,
Hb1Ac,
creatinine
were
measured
all
patients.
Physical
was
assessed
applying
Fried
Criteria;
we
performed
5-meter
gait
speed
(5mGS)
test
patients.149
hypertensive
enrolled
study,
which
82
had
normoglycemia
(NG),
67
HG.
significantly
slower
5mGS
group
compared
NG
(0.52
±
0.1
vs.
0.69
0.06;
p<0.001).
Moreover,
found
strong
significant
correlation
between
glycemia
(r:
0.833;
A
multivariable
linear
regression
analysis
using
as
dependent
variable
revealed
association
(p<0.001)
after
adjusting
for
likely
confounders.HG
drives
independently
DM.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 2377 - 2377
Published: April 19, 2024
In-stent
restenosis
(ISR)
remains
the
primary
cause
of
target
lesion
failure
following
percutaneous
coronary
intervention
(PCI),
resulting
in
10-year
incidences
revascularization
at
a
rate
approximately
20%.
The
treatment
ISR
is
challenging
due
to
its
inherent
propensity
for
recurrence
and
varying
susceptibility
available
strategies,
influenced
by
complex
interplay
between
clinical
lesion-specific
conditions.
Given
multiple
mechanisms
contributing
development
ISR,
proper
identification
underlying
substrate,
especially
using
intravascular
imaging,
becomes
pivotal
as
it
can
indicate
distinct
therapeutic
requirements.
Among
standalone
treatments,
drug-coated
balloon
(DCB)
angioplasty
drug-eluting
stent
(DES)
implantation
have
been
most
effective.
main
advantage
DCB-based
approach
avoidance
an
additional
metallic
layer,
which
may
otherwise
enhance
neointimal
hyperplasia,
provide
substratum
developing
neoatherosclerosis,
expose
patient
persistently
higher
risk
ischemic
events.
On
other
hand,
vessel
scaffolding
DES
confers
relevant
mechanical
advantages
over
DCB
angioplasty,
generally
larger
luminal
gain,
while
drug
elution
from
surface
ensures
inhibition
hyperplasia.
Nevertheless,
repeat
stenting
with
also
implies
permanent
layer
that
reiterate
promote
leading
ISR.
Against
this
background,
selection
either
or
on
patient-
basis
well
implementation
adjuvant
including
cutting/scoring
balloons,
lithotripsy,
rotational
atherectomy,
hold
potential
improve
effectiveness
time.
In
review,
we
comprehensively
assessed
evidence
randomized
trials
define
contemporary
interventional
insights
future
directions.
Lipids in Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: March 25, 2022
Omega
3
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids
(n-3
PUFA)
are
known
to
have
beneficial
effects
on
cardiovascular
and
metabolic
health.
However,
whether
different
sources
of
n-3
PUFA,
for
instance
fish
vs
vegetable
oils,
could
elicit
glucose
lipid
metabolism,
remains
be
determined.
Herein
we
examine
recent
findings
showing
that
while
a
plant-based
PUFA
supplementation
six
months
can
reduce
fasting
blood
glucose,
marine-based
instead
serum
levels
triglycerides.
We
also
discuss
the
potential
molecular
mechanisms
underlie
these
regulation
glycolipid
metabolism.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
atherogenic
index
of
plasma
(AIP)
has
been
demonstrated
to
be
significantly
associated
with
the
incidence
prediabetes
and
diabetes.
This
study
aimed
investigate
association
between
AIP
undiagnosed
diabetes
in
acute
coronary
syndrome
(ACS)
patients.
Methods
Among
113,650
ACS
patients
treated
angiography
at
240
hospitals
Improving
Care
for
Cardiovascular
Disease
China-ACS
Project
from
2014
2019,
11,221
available
clinical
surgical
information
were
included.
We
analyzed
these
patients’
characteristics
after
stratification
according
tertiles,
body
mass
(BMI)
low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDL-C)
levels.
Results
was
independently
a
greater
T3
group
than
T1
adjustment
confounders
[T3
OR
1.533
(1.199–1.959)
p
<
0.001].
relationship
consistent
within
normal
weight
an
LDL-C
level
≥
1.8
mmol/L.
In
overweight
obese
patients,
as
continuous
variable
age,
sex,
BMI
but
not
categorical
variable.
area
under
receiver
operating
characteristic
curve
(AUC)
score,
triglyceride
(TG)
concentration,
HDL-C
concentration
0.601
(0.581–0.622;
0.001),
0.624
(0.603–0.645;
0.493
(0.472–0.514;
=
0.524),
respectively.
A
nonlinear
found
(p
nonlinearity
this
trend
remained
males
females.
may
negative
biomarker
ranging
0.176
0.738.
Conclusion
especially
those
or
diabetes,
male
female
ranges