针灸联合龙胆泻肝汤对子宫脱垂患者血清TGF-β1、MMP-2、TIMP-2表达的影响

目的观察针灸联合龙胆泻肝汤治疗子宫脱垂的临床疗效及对患者血清TGF-β1、MMP-2、TIMP-2表达水平的影响。方法 296例子宫脱垂患者随机分为研究组和对照组,每组148例。对照组采用龙胆泻肝汤治疗,研究组在对照组的基础上采用针灸治疗。观察两组治疗前后的盆底功能障碍评分变化、盆底肌力评分变化及血清转化生长因子-β1 (TGF-β1)、基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)、基质金属蛋白酶抑制剂-2(TIMP-2)表达水平变化,并比较两组临床疗效。结果研究组愈显率优于对照组(P<0.05)。两组治疗后盆底功能障碍评分较同组治疗前降低,研究组低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。研究组治疗后盆底肌力评分高于对照组(P<0.05)。两组治疗后血清TGF-β1、MMP-2、TIMP-2表达水平与同组治疗前比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);研究组治疗后血清TGF-β1、TIMP-2表达水平高于对照组(P><0.05),MMP-2表达水平低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论针灸联合龙胆泻肝汤能显著提高PDF患者的临床疗效,缓解患者的临床症状,改善患者血清TGF-β1、MMP-2、TIMP-2的表达水平。     

清热活血方佐治支气管扩张症急性加重期临床观察

目的:探讨中药清热活血方佐治支气管扩张症急性加重期的临床疗效。方法:选取2016年10月至2018年10月广州中医药大学第二临床医学院收治的支气管扩张症急性加重期患者116例作为研究对象,按照随机数字表法随机分为对照组和观察组,每组58例。对照组给予排痰、抗感染等西医常规治疗;观察组在对照组治疗的基础上给予中药清热活血方治疗,疗程均为2周。比较2组治疗前后中医证候评分、动脉血气分析指标、血清基质金属蛋白酶-9(MMP-9)和基质金属蛋白酶抑制剂-1(TIMP-1)水平,并比较2组治疗总有效率。结果:治疗后观察组咳嗽痰多、痰中带血、发热口渴、胸闷气急、舌苔、脉象各项评分均低于对照组(P<0.01),血气分析指标中氧分压(PaO 2)、血氧饱和度(SaO 2)高于对照组(P<0.01),二氧化碳分压(PaCO 2)低于对照组(P<0.01),血清MMP-9水平低于对照组(P<0.01),TIMP-1水平高于对照组(P<0.01),治疗总有效率高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:中药清热活血方佐治支气管扩张症急性加重期,可有效缓解症状,改善动脉血气指标,调节MMP-9、TIMP-1平衡,提高临床疗效。     

Redox state of adipose tissue for patients with gastric cancer and its connection with the body mass index and distance from the tumor

Excess body weight has been causally linked to an increased risk of different cancer types, including gastric cancer but the mechanisms underlying this relationship are not well understood. Superoxide generation rate, activity of complex I in electron transport chain of mitochondria, activity of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-2 and 9) of adipose tissues (AT) of patients with gastric cancer in AT located adjacent to tumor (ATAT) and at a distance of 3 cm (ATD) are measured to follow the connection of the redox state with some of the microenvironment indicators (HIF-1α, CD68, Plin5), body mass index (BMI) and cancer metastasis.Superoxide generation rate in ATAT positively correlates with BMI (r = 0.59, p < 0.05) being 4 times higher than in control (p < 0.05). MMP-2, 9 activities in ATAT positively correlate with BMI (r = 0.67, p < 0.05) being 3.3-4.0 higher than in control (p < 0.05). In ATD a statistically significant increase of MMP-2 activity is found. In ATAT for the group of patients with distant metastasis (M1) the superoxide generation rate, MMP-2, 9 activities are about 2 times higher (p < 0.05) than in the subgroup without distant metastases (M0). M1 is also characterized by the increased values of HIF-1α+ (factor 1.25), CD68+ (factor 1.4) and Plin5+ (factor 2.1) compared to M0 category in tumor tissues (p < 0.05). The results can be used for better understanding the mechanism(s) of symbiosis of tumor and adipose tissues as well as serve as a basis for new therapeutic approaches.     

基质金属蛋白酶在子宫内膜异位症患者中的表达水平及在盆腔粘连中的作用

目的分析基质金属蛋白酶(MMPs)在子宫内膜异位症患者中的表达水平及在盆腔粘连中的作用。方法选取2017年1月-2018年12月在温州市人民医院进行腹腔镜手术的60例子宫内膜异位症患者为观察组,选取同期进行腹腔镜手术的30例非子宫内膜异位症患者为对照组。观察组根据术中盆腔粘连程度分为1组(无或仅有轻度盆腔粘连,子宫内膜异位症Ⅰ~Ⅱ期,24例)和2组(中重度盆腔粘连,子宫内膜异位症Ⅲ~Ⅳ期,36例)。采集3组腹腔液和血清,采用ELISA法检测腹腔液及血清基质金属蛋白酶-2 (MMP-2)、基质金属蛋白酶-3 (MMP-3)、基质金属蛋白酶-7 (MMP-7),血清雌二醇(E2)、黄体生成素(LH)、孕酮(P)、卵泡刺激素(FSH),白细胞介素-6 (IL-6)、白细胞介素-8 (IL-8)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、C-反应蛋白(CRP)水平。结果 1组腹腔液MMP-2、MMP-3、MMP-7水平显著高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(均P<0. 05),2组腹腔液MMP-2、MMP-3、MMP-7水平显著高于1组(均P<0. 05)。1组血清FSH、LH水平显著高于对照组(均P<0. 05),2组血清FSH、LH水平显著高于1组(均P <0. 05)。1组血清E2、P水平显著低于对照组(均P<0. 05),2组血清E2、P水平显著低于1组(均P<0. 05)。1组血清IL-6、IL-8、TNF-α水平显著高于对照组(均P<0. 05),2组血清IL-6、IL-8、TNF-α水平显著高于1组(均P<0. 05)。结论子宫内膜异位症患者腹腔液中MMPs水平升高,可能与盆腔粘连的发生及严重程度相关。     

Plasma matrix metalloproteinase 7, CC-chemokine ligand 18, and periostin as markers for pulmonary sarcoidosis

BackgroundSome patients with sarcoidosis experience worsening of pulmonary lesions. However, no biomarker has been identified that reflects pulmonary disease status in sarcoidosis. We investigated the usefulness of potential markers of pulmonary fibrosis in patients with sarcoidosis.MethodsPlasma matrix metalloproteinase 7 (MMP-7), CC-chemokine ligand 18 (CCL-18), and periostin levels were evaluated in 60 patients with sarcoidosis and 30 healthy controls; bronchoalveolar lavage fluid levels were analyzed in 22 patients with sarcoidosis. To determine the usefulness of these markers, we explored potential correlations between these markers and sarcoidosis clinical characteristics.ResultsPlasma MMP-7, CCL-18, and periostin concentrations were significantly higher in patients with sarcoidosis than those in healthy controls. MMP-7 concentrations in plasma and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were higher in patients with sarcoidosis with parenchymal infiltration than in those without lung lesions. Moreover, MMP-7 concentration was negatively correlated with pulmonary function.ConclusionAmong these novel biomarkers, MMP-7 most precisely reflected pulmonary sarcoidosis disease status and thus, might be useful for diagnosing and evaluating sarcoidosis, particularly in patients with pulmonary parenchymal lesions.     

Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) level and MMP9 -1562C>T in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies

BackgroundThe peripheral level of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 and polymorphism of MMP9 -1562C>T in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remains controversial. Therefore, the aims of this systemic review and meta-analysis are to assess the MMP9 level in OSA patients and identify the relationship between MMP9 -1562C>T and OSA susceptibility.MethodsThis systematic review was performed following the PRISMA guideline. We searched for studies in major databases, identifying those indexed from inception to July 3, 2019 which related to MMP9 level, MMP9 -1562C>T and OSA. The pooled standardized mean differences (SMDs) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of MMP9 levels were calculated. In addition, the relationship between MMP9 -1562C>T and OSA susceptibility was assessed by three genetic models. The heterogeneity analysis and calculation of the pooled odds ratio (OR) were also performed, followed by quality assessment using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS).ResultsIn sum, our review included 15 eligible studies regarding MMP9 level and three regarding MMP9 -1562C>T. The pooled results showed that peripheral level of MMP9 was increased in OSA patients (SMD = 1.37; 95% CI = 1.15–1.59). Furthermore, significant difference of MMP9 level can be found between severe and mild-to-moderate OSA patients (SMD = 28.17; 95% CI = 4.23–52.11) or between moderate-severe and mild OSA (SMD = 36.62; 95% CI = 12.19–61.04). However, no relationship was observed between MMP9 -1562C>T and OSA susceptibility in three genetic models (Homozygote model, OR = 1.37; 95% CI = 0.87–2.18); (Recessive model, OR = 1.42; 95% CI = 0.83–2.42); (Allele model, OR = 1.07; 95% CI = 0.96–1.18).ConclusionsThis systemic review and meta-analysis indicated that the level of MMP9 was increased in patients with OSA and this increase is relevant to OSA severity. Moreover, the relationship between MMP9 -1562 C>T and OSA susceptibility has currently not been proven by current merging values. Further analyses with larger sample size are required to verify these associations.     

血清和脑脊液中MMPs与TIMP-1在重症手足口合并脑炎患儿中的诊断意义

目的探讨重症手足口合并脑炎患儿血清及脑脊液中MMPs与TIMP-1变化,为重症手足口合并脑炎患儿早期诊断提供依据。方法以2015-01—2018-03于郑州儿童医院就诊确诊为手足口患儿100例为研究对象,其中普通型55例,重型22例,危重型23例,其中重型及危重型HFMD组均为合并神经系统受累的患儿,统称为脑炎组。统计分析患儿脑脊液蛋白、脑脊液细胞数水平及脑脊液和血清中MMP-2、MMP-9、TIMP-1水平。结果(1)重型和危重型HFMD血清和脑脊液MMP-2、MMP-9、TIMP-1水平较普通型和健康对照组显著增高,危重型增高较为显著,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);(2)脑炎组血清MMP-2、MMP-9、TIMP-1浓度水平较普通型、健康对照组组显著增高(P<0.05);(3)相关性分析结果显示,HFMD患儿血清MMP-2、MMP-9、TIMP-1浓度水平和脑脊液MMP-2、MMP-9、TIMP-1浓度水平显著正相关,相关系数分别为(r=0.719,P=0.001;r=0.638,P=0.000;r=0.704,P=0.000);(4)血清MMP-2、MMP-9和TIMP-1浓度水平预测脑炎ROC分析,曲线下面积分别为0.95695%CI(0.919、0.994)、0.95195%CI(0.906、0.996)、0.88795%CI(0.852、0.949),最佳截断点分别为103.59、96.34、108.64,相应敏感度和特异度分别为84.4%和94.5%、93.3和87.3%、88.9%和72.7%。结论重型和危重型HFMD合并神经系统受累病例血清和脑脊液中MMP-2、MMP-9、TIMP-1水平升高明显,对于重症手足口病合并脑炎的辅助诊断在临床上具有重要的意义。     

Association Study of Matrix Metalloproteinases Gene Polymorphisms with Susceptibility to Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Meta-Analysis

Objective: Association of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) gene polymorphisms with rheumatoid arthritis is controversial. We conduct a meta-analysis to clarify this dispute.

Methods: We systematically searched the electronic PUBMED, EMBASE and CNKI databases for research articles about MMPs (MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-9) gene polymorphisms and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) up to January 2015. According to the heterogeneity, fixed-effects or random-effects models were used to calculate crude odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs).

Results: A total of 11 articles involving 2143 cases and 2049 controls were included in this meta-analysis. Overall, no significant associations were observed between MMP-1-1607 1G/2G polymorphism and RA. Stratification by ethnicity, no significant associations were observed in Caucasian populations. Similarly, no significant associations were observed between MMP-3-1171 5A/6A, MMP-9-1562 C/T polymorphisms and RA in overall and Caucasian populations, respectively. However, a weak association was found between MMP-2-1306 C/T polymorphism and RA (C vs. T, OR?=?0.813, 95%CI?=?0.694–0.953, p?=?0.010) in overall populations.

Conclusions: The present meta-analysis suggests that MMP-1-1607 1G/2G, MMP-3-1171 5A/6A, MMP-9-1562 C/T polymorphisms are not associated with the susceptibility of RA, but MMP-2 -1306 C/T is weakly associated with susceptibility to RA. Further studies with more sample size are needed for definitive conclusions.