基于代谢组学探讨艾灸关元穴对老年大鼠肾能量代谢的影响＊

目的 通过UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS代谢组学探讨艾灸关元穴对老年大鼠肾代谢物的影响，进而为艾灸关元穴的作用机制提供参考。方法 将8月龄SD雄性大鼠设为成年对照组（8只），21月龄SD雄性大鼠随机分为老年对照组（8只）、老年金匮肾气丸组（7只）、老年艾灸组（8只）。老年金匮肾气丸组每日按体重给药，老年艾灸组每日艾灸关元穴15 min，均每周5天。实验持续13周后检测大鼠肾组织线粒体呼吸耗氧速率、琥珀酸脱氢酶（SDH）活性以及血清肾功能指标，观察肾脏病理变化，结合UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS技术对大鼠的肾组织进行代谢轮廓分析，筛选代谢差异物并进行鉴定。结果 与老年对照组比较，老年艾灸组大鼠肾线粒体的呼吸耗氧速率和SDH酶的活力显著提高（P<0.01）。代谢组学结果显示，肾组织中筛选出13个共同差异化合物，分别是丁酸十二烷基酯、亚油酰胺、5-甲基四氢叶酸、PC（16∶0/22∶5（7Z，10Z，13Z，16Z，19Z））、6，8-二羟基嘌呤、1，2，3-丙烷三羧酸、3-（4-甲氧基苯基）-2-氧代丙酸、吲哚-3-乙酰甘氨酸、亚麻油酸、9，10-环氧十八烷酸、二十二碳五烯酸（22n-6）、牛磺胆酸、LysoPS （18∶0/0∶0）。结论 艾灸关元穴可通过调控老年大鼠的牛磺酸和亚牛磺酸代谢、α-亚麻酸代谢、亚油酸代谢、甘油磷脂代谢来调节肾的能量代谢。     

双源CT能谱纯化单能量技术在评估喙锁韧带中的价值

目的探讨双源CT能谱纯化单能量技术对喙锁韧带结构显示的可行性及对韧带显示最佳的能量级。 方法回顾性分析40例双能量CT扫描的单侧肩关节患者影像学资料，采用双源CT"单能+"软件分别获得喙锁韧带40 keV、60 keV、70 keV、80 keV、100 keV 5组单能量图像，并与线性融合（M=0.5）图像对比，分析比较不同能级单能量图像间的CT值及信噪比（signal-to-noise ratio，SNR）、最佳单能量图像与线性融合（M=0.5）图像间的SNR以及总体主观图像质量评分。 结果（1）斜方韧带及锥状韧带在40 keV总体主观图像质量评分均高于其他5组（P均<0.05）。2位观察者间主观图像质量评分一致性较好[Kappa（斜方）：0.822~0.978；Kappa（锥状）：0.905~0.971]。（2）5组单能量图像间的斜方韧带CT值及锥状韧带CT值差异均有统计学意义（P均<0.001），且40 keV>60 keV>70 keV>80 keV>100 keV 。（3）40 keV斜方韧带及锥状韧带图像的SNR均高于其他4组，差异有统计学意义（P均<0.05）；70 keV与80 keV斜方韧带及锥状韧带间SNR值比较差异无统计学意义（P>0.05），余各组间的SNR差异均有统计学意义（P<0.05），且40 keV>60 keV>70 keV>100 keV；与线性融合（M=0.5）图像相比，40 keV新单能量图像斜方韧带及锥状韧带SNR值均较高（P<0.05）。 结论双能量CT的单能纯化技术可清晰显示喙锁韧带形态及走行，且在40 keV时对斜方韧带及锥状韧带的显示最佳。     

The influence of fasting and energy restricting diets on IGF-1 levels in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundFasting and energy restricting diets have a potential means of delaying or preventing the onset of a range of age-related metabolic and neoplastic diseases. Consistently at the centre of this effect appears to be a significant reduction in circulating IGF-1 levels. The aim of the current systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the influence of fasting and energy restriction on IGF-1 levels in human subjects.MethodsA comprehensive systematic search was conducted from onset of the database to February 2019 in Embase, MEDLINE/PubMed, and SCOPUS to identify randomized clinical trials that investigating the impact of fasting or energy restriction circulating IGF-1 levels. Effect size was reported as weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) using a random-effects models. Subgroup analysis was performed to identify the probable source of heterogeneity among trials.ResultsTotal pooling of fasting and energy restriction randomised controlled trials in WMD analysis revealed no significant effect on circulating IGF-1 levels (WMD: −16.41 ng/ml, 95% CI: −35.88, 3.07). Sub grouped analysis fasting regimens appeared to substantially reduce IGF-1 (WMD: -28.87 ng/ml, 95% CI: −43.69, −14.05, I² = 00%), energy restricting regimens failed to do the same (WMD: -10.98 ng/ml, 95% CI: −33.08, 11.11, I² = 90%). Within this final subgrouping, it was observed that only energy restriction regimens of 50% or greater of normal daily energy intake were capable of significantly reducing IGF-1 levels (WMD: -36.57 ng/ml, 95% CI: −59.19, −13.95, I² = 00%). Finally, a meta regression were noted in which the percentage restriction of daily energy intake inversely correlated with plasma IGF-1 levels (p = 0.04).ConclusionThis study uncovered that fasting significantly reduced levels of IGF-1, while energy restriction diets were successful only when intake was reduced by 50% or more.     

Mitochondria in the signaling pathways that control longevity and health span

Genetic and pharmacological intervention studies have identified evolutionarily conserved and functionally interconnected networks of cellular energy homeostasis, nutrient-sensing, and genome damage response signaling pathways, as prominent regulators of longevity and health span in various species. Mitochondria are the primary sites of ATP production and are key players in several other important cellular processes. Mitochondrial dysfunction diminishes tissue and organ functional performance and is a commonly considered feature of the aging process. Here we review the evidence that through reciprocal and multilevel functional interactions, mitochondria are implicated in the lifespan modulation function of these pathways, which altogether constitute a highly dynamic and complex system that controls the aging process. An important characteristic of these pathways is their extensive crosstalk and apparent malleability to modification by non-invasive pharmacological, dietary, and lifestyle interventions, with promising effects on lifespan and health span in animal models and potentially also in humans.     

Alterations in energy consumption and plantar pressure distribution during walking in young adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine the alterations of walking energy expenditure and plantar pressure distribution in young adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).

Evaluation of the effectiveness of Er: YAG laser and calcium sodium phosphosilicate (Novamine) prophylaxis paste on remineralization of incipient enamel lesions in primary teeth: An in-vitro study

AimThe aim of this study was to evaluate the potential remineralization effect of Novamine and Er:YAG laser on artificial enamel lesions in primary teeth.Materials and methodsIn this in vitro study, 30 sound buccal and lingual surfaces of human primary canines were randomly divided (6 per group) into 5 groups (Novamine, Laser, Novamine+ Laser, Positive control, and a negative control). Remineralization agents were applied for 1 min to teeth using a rubber cup after creating artificially demineralised lesions. EDX analysis was performed to evaluate the Ca/P ratio and take Scanning electron microscope images.ResultsData were analyzed using Kruskal Wallis analysis. Ca/P ratio was higher in all 4 groups than the negative control group, and higher in Novamine+ Laser group than the positive control group with a statistically significant difference between groups. Overall Ca/P ratio was found to be highest in the Novamine group followed by the laser then positive control group. There were no significant differences between groups regard to Ca/P Ratios.ConclusionBased on these result Er:YAG laser combined with Novamine was provided the greatest contribution to remineralization process of primary teeth.     

STK25的生物学特性及其与肿瘤关系的研究进展

Ⅲ生发中心激酶(GCK)是一类具有保守的丝/苏氨酸蛋白激酶特征的蛋白激酶家族,与p21活化蛋白激酶(PAK)家族同属于绝育20(Ste20)样激酶家族,参与了广泛的生物学效应,部分成员对外界的刺激可产生相应的应激反应,如细胞增殖、细胞死亡和细胞骨架重排等。STK25作为GCK家族第Ⅲ亚族(GCKⅢ)重要成员之一,参与上述的基本生理过程外,同时在能量代谢、肿瘤的发生与发展中发挥着重要作用。笔者将分别从STK25及家族部分成员的结构特点、分子生物学作用、能量代谢调节及抗肿瘤效应等方面一并进行综述,为最终将其应用于肿瘤的临床治疗提供借鉴。     

探讨太阳伤寒证是新型冠状病毒(2019-nCoV)肺炎的初始阶段—微汗解表严防疫毒内陷

在防控新型冠状病毒(2019-nCoV)肺炎的过程中,中医药可以发挥更大的作用。以生命定义核心,结合维持人体能量代谢过程和干细胞分裂过程五个基本因素就能构建人体内新型代谢模型。这个模型中,水液和热能的排泄是人体内代谢过程的最后步骤,也是太阳经的生理学基础。太阳经受到寒气后可以出现以热能排泄障碍为主的临床表现如发热,也可以出现以水液潴留为主要临床表现,如水肿等。根据新型冠状病毒(2019-nCoV)在感染人体后早期出现的上呼吸道症状和发热等辨证为太阳伤寒经证,出现肺部感染后辨证为太阳脏证。太阳经证治疗以温经散寒为主,而太阳脏证则需要采用急下、峻下及清热开窍为主的治法。太阳表证、经证未解,忌用寒凉药物和食物,这样才能将防治关口前移,避免邪毒内陷而致病情加重。     

The role of protein intake in the relationship between egg consumption and body composition in young adults. A mediation analysis

Background & aimsTo date, the literature examining the effects of whole-egg consumption on health outcomes focuses primarily on cardiovascular health markers; however, a significant gap exists in the literature about how egg consumption may influence body composition indicators. The aim of this study was to estimate the association between egg consumption and body composition indicators and to examine whether this relationship is mediated by protein intake in young adults.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 355 first-year university students (aged 18–30 years) from a Spanish public university. Body composition was measured using bioimpedance and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and fitness components were determined using the course-navette test. Egg consumption and protein intake (both in g/day/kg of body weight) were determined using a 137-item Food-Frequency Questionnaire. ANCOVA models were used to test the mean differences in body composition indicators (body mass index [BMI], ratio waist circumference/height [WC/height], body fat mass percentage, and body lean mass percentage) by egg consumption categories (<1 egg/week, 1–4 eggs/week, ≥5 eggs/week). Hayes's PROCESS macro was used for mediation analyses.ResultsParticipants reporting high egg consumption (≥5 eggs/week) showed significantly lower BMI, WC/height and body fat mass percentage values and higher body lean mass percentage values than those reporting low egg consumption (<1 egg/week) (p < 0.05). However, these relationships were not maintained after adjusting for protein intake. Protein intake acted as a full mediator of the relationships of egg consumption with BMI (indirect effect [IE] = ?1.19; 95% CI [?3.33; ?0.36]), WC/height (IE = ?0.01; 95% CI [?0.04; ?0.01]) and body lean mass percentage (IE = 2.99; 95% CI [1.26; 5.73]) as a partial mediator of the relationship be-tween egg consumption and body fat mass percentage (IE = ?2.19; 95% CI [?4.92; ?0.46]).ConclusionsThe association between egg consumption and body composition is mediated by protein intake. This finding is important from a public health perspective, suggesting that higher egg consumption (≥5 eggs/week) may lead to a healthier body composition, especially due to higher protein intake.