Objective To detect serum Vaspin level in subjects with normal glucose regulation(NGR)and newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) ,and to investigate the association between serum Vaspin and body mass index (BMI), age, gender, glycometabolism and lipemetabolism and insulin sensitivity index. Methods The fasting serum levels of Vaspin were measured in 48 normal controls and 66 T2DM patients using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay ( ELISA ). BMI, waist-hip ratio (WHR) and % body fat were measured,as well as fasting blood glucose (FBG), HBA1C, lipids and insulin levels. Results The fast serum Vaspin concentrations in the obese T2DM patients was ( 1.13 ±0. 25 ) μg/L,which were significantly higher than that in the non-obese T2DM patients (0. 65 ± 0. 13 ) μg/L (P ＜ 0. 01 ). In the NGR group, the fast serum Vaspin concentrations in the obese was (0. 95 ± 0. 11 ) μg/L, which were significantly higher than that in the non-obese (0. 38 ± 0. 18) μg/L( P ＜ 0. 01 ). In the T2DM group, serum Vaspin concentration in females ( [0. 92 ± 0. 35]μg/L) was higher than in males ([0.76 ± 0. 22] μg/L) (P ＜ 0.01 ). In the NGR group, serum Vaspin concentration in females was also higher than that in males ( [1.05 ± 0. 21] μg/L vs [0. 48 ± 0. 14] μg/L) )(P＜0. 01 ). Serum Vaspin level was positively correlated with BMI,WHR,% Body Fat,fasting insulin(FINS)and insulin sensitivity index (ISI) (r = 0. 365,0. 214,0. 238,0. 183 and 0. 147, respectively, Ps ＜ 0. 05 ). The multiple stepwise regression analysis showed that gender( R2 = 0. 161, P ＜ 0. 01 ), ISI ( R2 = 0. 183, P ＜ 0. 01 )and WHR( R2 = 0. 216, P ＜ 0. 01 ) were independent variables associated with Vaspin. Conclusion Serum vaspin level significantly increases in subjects with obesity, and independently associated with gender, ISI,WHR. These findings suggest that serum Vaspin may be involved in the pathophysiology of insulin resistance syndrome.

Objective To investigate the relationship of carotic intimal-medial thickness (IMT) to high sensitive C-reative protein (hs-CRP) and homocysteine (Hcy) in IGT patients. Methods Seventy patients with IGT were divided into two groups by carotic IMT levels: IMT normal group( IMT≤0.9 mm) and IMT increased group(IMT>0.9 mm). Sixty healthy people were chosen as controls. Blood-lipid, hs-CRP, Hcy, BMI, SBP and DBP were measured in all subjects. Results The Hcy and hs-CRP levels in IGT group were higher than those in controls (P<0.01) ,and also the carotic SBP,DBP,TG and TC levels were higher than those in controls(P<0.05). The Hcy and hs-CRP levels in carotic IMT increased group were higher than those in IMT normal group(P<0.05). The levels of the carotic IMT is positively correlated with hs-CRP(r=0.616, P<0.01), Hcy(r=0.557 ,P<0.01), TC (r=0.351,P<0.05), SBP(r=0.252, P<0.05). Hcy is positively correlated with hs-CRP in IMT increased group (r=0.364, P<0.05). Conclusions Compare with controls, the IMT was higher in IGT patients, and it had the early stage of atherosclerosis (AS). Hcy and hs-CRP levels may predict the early stage of AS in IGT. The high level of Hcy may increase the level of hs-CRP,then lead to the early stage of AS.

Replenishing the insulin-producing β cell mass is considered to be a hot topic in the field of diabetes treatment.It has long been known that pancreatic β cells are generated primarily by self-duplication in adults.However,insulin resistance can induce dramatic compensatory β cell mass expansion in the pancreas.Therefore,it is of great value to investigate the etiology and pathogenesis of β cell proliferation under insulin resistance.The recent study has shown that betatrophin,a protein secreted by the liver,modulates β cell growth in response to insulin resistance.We published one article in Diabetes Care titledIncreased circulating levels of betatrophin in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patientsto elaborate the relationship between diabetes and betatrophin.

[Abstract ] Objective C reactive protein (CRP), an in-flammatory maker, increased significantly among diabetes mellitus and other metabolic diseases.Meanwhile, adiponectin plays a vital role in anti-atherogenic, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic poten-tials.Further, it decreased in diabetes mellitus.To investigate the effects of C-reactive protein in the expression of high-molecular-weight adiponectin ( HMWA) and adiponectin multimerization. Methods The fully differentiated 3T3-L1 cells were respectively treated with 50μg/mL CRP for 0 h、6 h、12 h and 24 h , and different doses of CRP with 0μg/mL、5μg/mL、25μg/mL、50μg/mL for 24 h.The expres-sion of HMWA was further detected by Western blot.Additionally,
the mRNA expressions of adiponectin assembly related genes ( Ero1-L、DsbA-L、ERp44 ) were detected by Real time PCR after 50μg/mL CRP treatment for 24 h. Results After 24 h treatment, 25μg/mL CRP and 50μg/mL CRP resulted in a substantial reduction ( [70 ±7]%vs [44 ±7]%, P<0.05) while 5μg/mL CRP revealed no change.With the dose of 50μg/mL CRP treated, the ex-pression of HWMA were both inhibited after the 12 h and 24 h CRP treatment ([71 ±6]%vs [48 ±11]%, P<0.05), but for the 6 h CRP treatment group, HWMA remained unchanged.Additionally, CRP inhibited Ero1-L(86 ±10)%and DsbA-L(72 ±6)%gene expression and upregulated the expression of ERp44(141 ±23)%. Conclusion CRP decreases HMWA expression in a dose and time-dependent manner and inhibits the multimerization of adiponectin, thus weaken the benefits of adiponectin in diabetes.

Oxytocin is a classic neuropeptide hormone. In recent years, basic and clinical researches have shown that oxytocin is involved in the regulation of blood glucose homeostasis by protecting islet β cells, promoting insulin secretion and peripheral tissue glucose uptake. This article reviews the recent evidence of the linkage between oxytocin and diabetes mellitus.

Objective To prepare rabbit antibody against mouse AD-004 by AD-004 expressed in the prokaryotic expression system and to identify its distribution in the testis and adrenal. Methods The full-length cDNA of mouse AD-004 was cloned into PET28 plasmid, and the protein was induced in E. coli BL21 bacteria by adding IPTC and then purified by Ni2+ -NTA column. The purified protein was used as an immunogen to prepare polyclonal antibody ( pAb) of AD-004. The specificity of the antibody was detected by Western blotting. Immunohistochemical staining was performed in the mouse adrenal and testis via pAb of AD-004. Results Hisfused AD-004 was expressed efficiently in the prokaryotic system. Western blot analysis showed that the polyclonal antibody was duly bound to purified AD-004 with high specificity and sensitivity. AD-004 could be abundantly identified in the adrenal medulla and mainly expressed in the Leydig cells of testis. Conclusion The mouse protein of AD-004 is obtained from the prokaryotic expression system. The rabbit anti-AD-004 antibody has been prepared successfully. AD-004 protein is mainly localized in the interstitium of testis, suggesting that AD-004 may play a role in the synthesis of sex-steroid hormone.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a 30-amino acid peptide hormone that is mainly expressed in the intestine and hypothalamus. In recent years, basic and clinical studies have shown that GLP-1 is closely related to lipid metabolism, and it can participate in lipid metabolism by inhibiting fat synthesis, promoting fat differentiation, enhancing cholesterol metabolism, and promoting adipose browning. GLP-1 plays a key role in the occurrence and development of metabolic diseases such as obesity, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and atherosclerosis by regulating lipid metabolism. It is expected to become a new target for the treatment of metabolic disorders. The effects of GLP-1 and dual agonists on lipid metabolism also provide a more complete treatment plan for metabolic diseases. This article reviews the recent research progress of GLP-1 in lipid metabolism.

Patients who are bedridden are for a long-time prone to develop bedsores, especially in the hip and sacral areas and limbs, which causes eczema, ulcers, infection and other complications, resulting in pain and more medical costs. Therefore, the medical staff of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University designed and developed a kind of anti-bedsore turning pad, and has obtained the national utility model patent (ZL 2021 2 3004923.9), which is suitable for various long-term bedridden patients. The anti-bedsore turning pad includes the center axis of the turning pad, and ventilation pad 1 and ventilation pad 2 designed on the left and right of turning pad center axis. Under the ventilation pad 1 and the ventilation pad 2, the air pad 1 and the air pad 2 are respectively designed. There is a bedspread connected with ventilation pad 1 and ventilation pad 2 on the inflatable pad 1 and the inflatable pad 2. Through the design of inflatable pad 1 and inflatable pad 2, the left and right of the anti-bedsore turning pad can be lowered or raised independently, which is convenient for the patient's body to tilt and turn over, and can significantly reduce the number of nursing staff and the burden of nursing staff when turning over. In addition, it is convenient to replace the force site at any time and reduce the occurrence of pressure ulcers caused by long-term pressure on the force site. Through the design of ventilation cushion 1 and ventilation cushion 2, the internal gas flow of the turning pad can be made, and the ventilation between the patient and the turning pad can be kept dry, so as to reduce the occurrence of eczema, ulcers or infection and other complications, and ultimately reduce the occurrence of bedsores. In addition, through the design of the most superficial limb pad, the patient's limb can be appropriately elevated or massaged, which increases the comfort of the patient. The anti-bedsore turning pad is simple and effective, and can be widely used in long-term bedridden patients.
Humans ; Pressure Ulcer/epidemiology* ; Ulcer ; Respiration ; Risk Factors ; Eczema

Objective To investigate the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the SCGB3A2(secretoglobin family 3A member 2) gene promoter with susceptibility of Graves' disease.Methods One-hundred and seventy-nine SNPs within a 3.0 Mb region surrounding marker D5s2090 were scanned in a case-control study.The size of the region(s) associated with GD was then narrowed.Results Total 179 SNPs within a 3.0 Mb region surrounding marker D5s2090 were analyzed.The most significant association signal was found at SNP rs1368408 (P =3.69 × 10-5).Subsequent association analysis was then performed and the results suggested that the SNP76 (P =4.11 × 10-8) and SNP75 (P =1.37 × 10-8) in the promoter of SCGB3A2 gene may be the causal variants of GD.Logistic regression analysis suggested these 2 SNPs in this region may contribute to GD susceptibility.Conclusion A significant association seems to exist between GD with the SCGB3A2 gene.

Objective To detect serum oxytocin and highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels in obese and type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) subjects and investigate the relationships between serum oxytocin levels and hs-CRP, glycolipid metabolism, insulin resistance and pancreas β cell function. Methods A total of 176 subjects were enrolled in the study, including 88 patients with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes ( T2DM) and 88 subjects with normal glucose tolerance(NGT). NGT and T2DM groups were further divided each into normal weight (NW) and obese(OB) subgroups. Obesity was defined as body mass index(BMI)≥25 kg/ m2 according to the WHO-Western Pacific Region diagnostic criteria (2000). 75g oral glucose tolerance test ( OGTT) was performed in all subjects. Fasting plasma glucose ( FPG), 2 h postprandial plasma glucose (2hPG), fasting insulin ( FINS), 2h postprandial serum insulin(2hINS), HbA1C and lipids were also determined. Insulin resistance and pancreas β-cell function were determined by homeostasis model assessment ( HOMA-IR, HOMA-β). Highly sensitive C-reactive protein(hs-CRP) level was determined by chemiluminescence immunoassay and fasting serum oxytocin level was determined by ELISA. Results Serum oxytocin level was lower in T2DM group than that in NGT group(P<0. 01), while serum hs-CRP level was higher in T2DM group than that in NGT group(P<0. 01). The level of serum oxytocin in subjects with obesity was also lower than that in subjects with NW in both NGT and T2DM groups [7. 16(6. 45-8. 82) vs 7. 98(7. 03-9. 17) ng/ L and 9. 23(8. 16-10. 36) vs 9. 86(8. 77-12. 06) ng/ L, P<0. 05]. The level of serum hs-CRP in subjects with obesity was higher than that in subjects with NW in both NGT and T2DM groups [0. 99(0. 25-1. 97) vs 0. 54(0. 19-0. 91) mg/ L and 3. 47(1. 63-6. 20) vs 1. 65(0. 81-3. 81) mg/ L, P<0. 05]. Serum oxytocin level was negatively correlated with hs-CRP, BMI, WC, WHR, HbA1C , FPG, 2hPG, FINS, 2hINS, total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-C and HOMA-IR, while was positively correlated with HOMA-β(P<0. 05). Subjects within the upper serum hs-CRP tertile had lower level of oxytocin when compared to subjects in the middle or lower serum hs-CRP tertiles(P<0. 05 ). Conclusion Serum oxytocin level was decreased in subjects with type 2 diabetes as well as with obesity. Serum oxytocin level was closely correlated with inflammation, glycolipid metabolism, insulin resistance, and pancreas β cell function. It may play an important role in the pathogenesis of obesity and T2DM.