Differential Associations of Intakes of Whole Grains and Coarse Grains with Risks of Cardiometabolic Factors among Adults in China

There is a lack of studies on the association between whole grain intake and cardiometabolic risk factors in China and the current definition of whole grains is inconsistent. This study defined whole grains in two ways, Western versus traditional, and examined their associations with the risks of major cardiometabolic factors (CMFs) among 4706 Chinese adults aged ≥18 years, who participated in surveys both in 2011 and in 2015. Diet data were collected by consecutive 3 d 24 h recalls, together with household seasoning weighing. Whole grains were defined as grains with a ratio of fiber to carbohydrate of ≥0.1, while coarse grains were defined as grains except for rice and its products, and wheat and its products. Multivariable logistic regressions were modeled to analyze the associations of intakes of whole grains and coarse grains, respectively, with risks of major CMFs including obesity-, blood pressure-, blood glucose- and lipid-related factors, which were defined by International Diabetes Federation and AHA/NHLBI criteria. After adjusting for potential confounders, the odds of elevated LDL-C decreased with the increasing intake levels of whole grains (OR 0.64, 95% CI 0.46–0.88, p-trend < 0.05). Moreover, adults with the whole grain intake of 50.00 to 150.00 g/day had 27% lower odds of overweight and obesity (OR 0.73, 95% CI 0.54–0.99) and 31% lower odds of elevated LDL-C (OR 0.69, 95% CI 0.49–0.96), as compared with non-consumers. In conclusion, given the significant nutrient profiles of whole grains and coarse grains, the adults with higher intakes of whole grains only may have a lower risk of LDL-C and overweight and obesity.     

PRRSV Induces HMGB1 Phosphorylation at Threonine-51 Residue to Enhance Its Secretion

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) induces secretion of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) to mediate inflammatory response that is involved in the pulmonary injury of infected pigs. Our previous study indicates that protein kinase C-delta (PKC-delta) is essential for HMGB1 secretion in PRRSV-infected cells. However, the underlying mechanism in HMGB1 secretion induced by PRRSV infection is still unclear. Here, we discovered that the phosphorylation level of HMGB1 in threonine residues increased in PRRSV-infected cells. A site-directed mutagenesis study showed that HMGB1 phosphorylation at threonine-51 was associated with HMGB1 secretion induced by PRRSV infection. Co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP) of HMGB1 failed to precipitate PKC-delta, but interestingly, mass spectrometry analysis of the HMGB1 co-IP product showed that PRRSV infection enhanced HMGB1 binding to ribosomal protein S3 (RPS3), which has various extra-ribosomal functions. The silencing of RPS3 by siRNA blocked HMGB1 secretion induced by PRRSV infection. Moreover, the phosphorylation of HMGB1 at threonine-51 was correlated with the interaction between HMGB1 and RPS3. In vivo, PRRSV infection also increased RPS3 levels and nuclear accumulation in pulmonary alveolar macrophages. These results demonstrate that PRRSV may induce HMGB1 phosphorylation at threonine-51 and increase its interaction with RPS3 to enhance HMGB1 secretion. This finding provides insights into the pathogenesis of PRRSV infection.     

心力衰竭对门静脉频谱形态的影响

目的探讨心力衰竭对门静脉频谱形态的影响,摸索超声检查评价心功能的新途径。方法选取临床Ⅰ～Ⅲ度心力衰竭患者60例,按心衰竭程度分组,每组各20例;健康对照组20例。排除肝脏及门静脉、下腔静脉病变。经右侧肋间及剑突下探查门静脉,在取得门静脉清晰二维切面图像后,记录1～3个呼吸周期中的门静脉频谱,观察频谱形态,记录各组不同门静脉频谱形态的例数,所获资料采用统计软件SPSS11.0处理。结果健康对照组门静脉频谱均表现为单向连续频谱,各心力衰竭组出现不同程度的门静脉收缩末期反向血流,Ⅲ度心力衰竭组门静脉频谱多出现恒定的收缩末期反向血流。结论心力衰竭可导致门静脉频谱形态异常,观察门静脉频谱形态,可作为判断心力衰竭程度的辅助依据。     

慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期炎性细胞因子与肺功能的相关性

目的 分析慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期炎性细胞因子水平变化及与肺功能的相关性.方法 对本院2019年3月—2020年3月收治的62例患者的炎性细胞因子进行检测,分析各项炎性细胞因子水平变化情况及其与患者肺功能之间的相关性.结果 62例患者的IL-6指标、IL-8指标和TNF-α指标均随着患者综合评估分级的增加而增加,且各...     

利妥昔单抗治疗难治性激素耐药型肾病综合征的疗效和安全性

目的:探讨利妥昔单抗(RTX)治疗儿童难治性激素耐药型肾病综合征(SRNS)的疗效和安全性。方法:回顾性分析2013年9月至2018年3月东部战区总医院儿科收治并接受RTX治疗的10例难治性SRNS患儿的临床资料。结果:10例患儿发病年龄(4.47±2.75)岁,男女各5例;5例(50%)肾活检为局灶节段性肾小球肾炎,...     

The immune profiles and “minimizing tacrolimus” strategy for long-term survival recipients after liver transplantation

正To the Editor : Liver transplantation (LT) has become a major and effective therapeutic approach for end-stage liver disease [1] . However, 10- year graft and patient survival rates remained low with 54% and 61%, respectively [2] . Improving the outcome of long-term LT has become a major focus of the transplantation community.     

雌激素受体β与大鼠骨髓基质干细胞成脂肪分化相关性研究

目的:通过对大鼠骨髓基质干细胞成脂肪分化过程中雌激素受体β表达规律的研究,进一步明确雌激素受体β与骨代谢的相关性。方法:大鼠骨髓基质干细胞培养,成骨诱导分化,钙染色。成脂肪诱导分化,油红O染色。Western blot方法测定大鼠骨髓基质干细胞成脂肪分化过程中雌激素受体β的表达。结果:全骨髓贴壁方法培养获得大鼠骨髓基质干细胞。成脂诱导分化显微镜下脂肪滴、油红O染色阳性细胞随成脂肪时间增加而增多。雌激素受体β的表达随成脂时间的增加而递增。结论:大鼠骨髓基质干细胞成脂肪分化过程中ERβ的表达随时间逐渐增加。     

医疗机构中药制剂创新和持续发展能力评价研究

目的 对医疗机构中药制剂创新和持续发展能力进行综合评价,为行政管理部门决策及各医院中药制剂可持续发展提供参考。方法 以浙江省133家医疗机构中药制剂调研数据为对象,利用层次分析法构建医疗机构中药制剂创新和持续发展能力评价体系,通过反向传播神经网络构建中药制剂室/中心评价体系预测模型。结果 构建的医疗机构中药制剂创新和持续发展能力评价指标体系包含4项二级指标以及19项三级指标,其中研发品种数、超百万品种数、注册品种数、研发方式、制剂室面积指标的权重值较高,分别为 0.15758、0.12928、0.09343、0.07879和0.07458。熵权法结合层次分析法的指标权重构建反向传播神经网络,Levenberg-Marquardt算法和Scaled Conjugate Gradient算法训练模型总体相关系数分别为0.98983和0.9348。结论 本研究构建了一个科学有效的医疗机构中药制剂创新和持续发展能力综合评价体系,可实现对医疗机构中药制剂综合能力的预测评价。     

中医药在动脉粥样硬化中的抗炎作用研究

动脉粥样硬化（AS）是一种慢性、进展性、系统性的炎症疾病,是心脑血管疾病的主要病理基础,严重的危害人类健康。“炎症在AS的发生、发展和演变中起重要作用”这一观点已得到广泛的肯定。动脉粥样硬化发病机制中的炎症学说,为中医药的应用提供了理论基础。现将近年来中医药在AS中的抗炎研究情况综述如下。