Objective To explore the possible mechanism of nitric oxide(NO) involved in iron-mediated cytotoxicity on renal tubular cells, meanwhile to estimate the effect of reactive oxygen sepcies scavenger on iron-mediated cytotoxicity and its relation to nitric oxide. Methods in this study, the relationship between NO production and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH) release were observed in primary subconfluent proximal tubular cells coincubated with different doses of NTA-Fe and lipopolysaccharide(LPS) alone or in combination. NO production was monitored by NO2 -- concentration in supernatant based on Griess reaction. Meanwhile, semi-quantitative RT-PCR was applied to detect the inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) mRNA level induced by NTA-Fe and LPS together. In addition, experimental groups were exposed to reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavengers to determine the impact of the interaction between NO and ROS on iron-mediated cytotoxicity. Results After 12-hour coincubation, NTA-Fe could increase both LDH release and NO2 production in a dose-dependent manner (P 0. 05 ) although tubular injury was aggravated (P

BACKGROUND: Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) affects patients' quality of life, yet there have been few reports of its morphology and epidemiological study in the southeast region of China. The aim of this study is to access the curve characteristics, prevalence, and factors associated with IS in Chaozhou city. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed in 2018, in which scoliosis screening was conducted among 5497 primary school students in Chaozhou city. Then, a case-control study based on the screening involving 2547 children was followed for the exploration of the associated factors. The questionnaires covering demographic characteristics, postural habits, cognition and self-sensation of scoliosis, and physical conditions were addressed for the investigation. ORs with 95%CIs were calculated based on logistic regression analysis to evaluate the factors associated with scoliosis. RESULTS: The prevalence of IS among primary school students was 6.15% in Chaozhou city, with 4.04% for males and 8.71% for females. The average Cobb angle was 15° (range 8 to 37°). Multiple logistic regression analysis suggested that female (OR=2.45), BMI (OR=0.67), having myopia (OR=1.49), self-sensation of scoliosis with symptoms (OR=5.52), insufficient sleep time (OR=2.65, 3.33), and less exercise time (OR=7.09, 7.29) were significantly associated with IS. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of IS among primary school students in Chaozhou was at an average level, and it was significantly higher in females than in males. Lower body mass, having myopia, insufficient sleep time, and lower physical activity were associated with IS.
Case-Control Studies ; Child ; China/epidemiology* ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Epidemiologic Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Myopia/complications* ; Risk Factors ; Schools ; Scoliosis/physiopathology* ; Students