BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with common pathophysiological processes, such as inflammation and fibrosis, in both the heart and the kidney. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms that drive these processes are not yet fully understood. Therefore, this study focused on the molecular mechanism of heart and kidney injury in CKD. METHODS: We generated an microRNA (miR)-26a knockout (KO) mouse model to investigate the role of miR-26a in angiotensin (Ang)-II-induced cardiac and renal injury. We performed Ang-II modeling in wild type (WT) mice and miR-26a KO mice, with six mice in each group. In addition, Ang-II-treated AC16 cells and HK2 cells were used as in vitro models of cardiac and renal injury in the context of CKD. Histological staining, immunohistochemistry, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and Western blotting were applied to study the regulation of miR-26a on Ang-II-induced cardiac and renal injury. Immunofluorescence reporter assays were used to detect downstream genes of miR-26a, and immunoprecipitation was employed to identify the interacting protein of LIM and senescent cell antigen-like domain 1 (LIMS1). We also used an adeno-associated virus (AAV) to supplement LIMS1 and explored the specific regulatory mechanism of miR-26a on Ang-II-induced cardiac and renal injury. Dunnett's multiple comparison and t -test were used to analyze the data. RESULTS: Compared with the control mice, miR-26a expression was significantly downregulated in both the kidney and the heart after Ang-II infusion. Our study identified LIMS1 as a novel target gene of miR-26a in both heart and kidney tissues. Downregulation of miR-26a activated the LIMS1/integrin-linked kinase (ILK) signaling pathway in the heart and kidney, which represents a common molecular mechanism underlying inflammation and fibrosis in heart and kidney tissues during CKD. Furthermore, knockout of miR-26a worsened inflammation and fibrosis in the heart and kidney by inhibiting the LIMS1/ILK signaling pathway; on the contrary, supplementation with exogenous miR-26a reversed all these changes. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that miR-26a could be a promising therapeutic target for the treatment of cardiorenal injury in CKD. This is attributed to its ability to regulate the LIMS1/ILK signaling pathway, which represents a common molecular mechanism in both heart and kidney tissues.
Animals ; MicroRNAs/metabolism* ; Angiotensin II/toxicity* ; Mice ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/chemically induced* ; Mice, Knockout ; Disease Models, Animal ; Male ; Signal Transduction/genetics* ; LIM Domain Proteins/genetics* ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Cell Line ; Humans

Objective:To explore the influence of voice training combined with active breathing and circulation techniques on voice recovery following vocal cord polyp surgery. Methods:A total of 110 patients who underwent vocal cord polyp surgery at our hospital from May 2022 to November 2023 were selected and randomly divided into a control group （n=55） and a combination group （n=55） using a random number table method. During the recovery period, both groups received dietary control and aerosol treatment. The control group participated in voice training, while the combination group received active breathing and circulation techniques in addition to voice training for 2 months. Morphological changes, voice acoustic indicators （Shimmer, Jitter, Maximum Phonation Time[MPT]）, and the Voice Handicap Index （VHI） were compared between the two groups, and clinical efficacy was evaluated. Results:The combination group demonstrated higher clinical efficacy after training compared to the control group, with a statistically significant difference （P<0.05）. The proportion of incomplete closure, abnormal mucosal wave, and supraglottic compensation decreased in both groups after training （P<0.05）. However, there was no significant difference in the proportions of incomplete closure and abnormal mucosal wave between the two groups （P>0.05）. Notably, the proportion of patients with supraglottic compensation in the combination group was lower than in the control group （P<0.05）. After training, the Shimmer and Jitter values decreased in both groups, with the combination group exhibiting lower values （P<0.05）. Conversely, the MPT values increased in both groups, again with higher values in the combination group （P<0.05）. Additionally, after training, the functional, physiological, and emotional scores of the VHI decreased in both groups, with the scores in the combination group lower than those in the control group, demonstrating statistical significance （P<0.05）. Conclusion:Voice training combined with active breathing and circulation techniques has a beneficial effect on recovery following vocal cord polyp surgery. This combined approach significantly improves vocal cord morphology and acoustic indices, alleviates voice disorders, and enhances overall voice recovery.
Humans ; Vocal Cords/surgery* ; Polyps/surgery* ; Voice Training ; Male ; Female ; Voice Quality ; Laryngeal Diseases/surgery* ; Voice ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Respiration

Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS)is a heterogeneous disorder closely associated with reproductive endocrine dysfunction in the women.The etiology and pathogenesis of PCOS remain unclear.PCOS is the result of the combination of endocrine metabolic disorders,genetics,and environmental factors.Hyperandrogenemia(HA)and insulin resistance(IR)are the fundamental pathophysiological changes in the development of PCOS,and their interactions exacerbate the clinical manifestations of the PCOS patients.The family aggregation and twin study results confirm the genetic predisposition of PCOS;the genome-wide association study(GWAS)results confirm some risk loci and candidate genes of PCOS.The unhealthy lifestyle habits and environmental endocrine disruptors also play an important role in the progression of PCOS,and the gut microbita is involved in the pathogenesis of PCOS.This article provides a comprehensively retrospective analysis on the recent studies about PCOS,and reviews both internal factors and external factors related to the etiology and pathogenesis of PCOS.

Objective:To investigate the changes of T1 and T2 values in residual liver after major liver resection in rats and the relationship with pathologic indices related to liver regeneration.Methods:Seventy healthy male Sprague Dawley rats, SPF grade, aged 7-8 weeks, weighting 250-280 g, were divided into MR scan group ( n=14) and pathologic analysis group ( n=56). The MR scan group was further divided into partial hepatectomy group ( n=7) and the sham operation group ( n=7). MRI T 1 mapping and T 2 mapping were performed before surgery and on day 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 14, 21 after surgery. T1 and T2 values of liver parenchyma were measured. In the pathologic analysis group, 7 rats were randomly included at each time point before and after surgery for pathologic examination, the diameter and proliferative activity (Ki-67 indices) of hepatocytes were assessed. The changes of imaging and pathologic indices were observed, and the correlations between MR parameters and liver volume and pathologic indices were analyzed. Results:Both T1 and T2 values in liver parenchyma were increased on day 1 after surgery and reached their maximum values on day 2 ( P=0.005 and P<0.001, compared with baseline), then were gradually decreased, and recovered to the preoperative level on day 14 and 21 ( P>0.05), respectively. T2 value was correlated with hepatocyte diameter, liver volume and Ki-67 indices better ( r=0.640, -0.764, 0.765, respectively, all P<0.001). T1 value was correlated with hepatocyte diameter, liver volume and Ki-67 indices ( r=0.472, -0.481 and 0.444, all P<0.001). Conclusion:The T1 and T2 values of rats liver remnant parenchyma showed regular changes, and were correlated with liver regeneration indices, which reflect the microscopic changes of rat liver remnant parenchyma, and are expected to be used for quantitative monitoring of liver remnant regeneration.

Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose is the leading cause of drug-induced liver injury, and its prognosis depends on the balance between hepatocyte death and regeneration. Sirtuin 6 (SIRT6) has been reported to protect against oxidative stress-associated DNA damage. But whether SIRT6 regulates APAP-induced hepatotoxicity remains unclear. In this study, the protein expression of nuclear and total SIRT6 was up-regulated in mice liver at 6 and 48 h following APAP treatment, respectively.

Objective:To understand the relationship between occupational stress and carotid atherosclerosis in police population of Tianjin City.Methods:A total of 866 male police officers who underwent medical examination and treatment were selected as the survey object. A uniformly designed health questionnaire and occupational stress scale were used for epidemiological investigation. The blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipid testing, and carotid ultrasound examination were conducted. Multi-factor unconditional logistic regression model was used for statistical analysis.Results:According to the norms of occupational stress of security service personnel, the classification standards of occupational tasks and individual nervous, occupational stress levels were divided into low, moderate, medium and high level. The possibility of occurring CAS in the civilian police population with high and medium individual nervous is 4.37 (95% CI: 1.92~11.59) and 3.28 times (95% CI: 1.84~5.62) than that in the police without nervous. The possibility of occurring CAS in the civilian police population with medium and high level of occupational tasks is 0.19 times (95% CI: 0.06~0.32) and 0.26 times (95% CI: 0.07~0.53) than that in the police with low level of occupational tasks. Conclusions:Occupational stress may be an independent risk factor for CAS occurring in the police population. Therefore, regular psychological counseling is particularly important for the physical and mental health of the police population, which can alleviate occupational stress and psychological pressure.

Objective To compare the differences of liver function indexes in patients with acute left heart failure and congestive heart failure , and to provide the basis for the diagnosis of heart failure .Methods 142 cases of heart failure from March 2014 to December 2015 in our hospital were selected and divided into 68 cases of acute left heart failure group and 74 cases of congestive heart failure group.The differences in liver function tests were compared between the two groups by comparing the differences in the indexes of heart failure, liver blood biochemistry, general biochemical indexes and late follow-up data.Results Compared with the indexes of heart failure, there were no significant differences in ejection fraction, NT-proBNP, history of heart failure>one years, and the number of patients with right heart failure, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Comparison of liver blood biochemistry: patients with acute left heart failure were alanine aminotransferase, aspartate amino transferase, albumin increased, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05), and glutamyl aminotransferase, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin decreased, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the two groups of patients with alkaline phosphatase and total protein.Compared with the general biochemical indexes, increased triglyceride levels in patients with congestive heart failure group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05), there was no significant difference in other indexes.Conclusion AHF patients with ALT, AST increased, CHF with GGT, TBIL, DBIL, IBIL increased, ALB decreased mainly.

Objective To study less weak blood trace elements and semen quality in patients with azoospermia relevance to guide the clinical treatment.MethodsMarch 2015 to October 2016 and less refined asthenospermia diagnosis and treatment of 78 cases of patients admitted to hospital as the observation group, while admission examination to select healthy men the same period 42 cases as the control group.Two men underwent routine semen analysis and content detection of trace elements in the blood.ResultsThe difference between serum calcium and copper content in the control group was not significant;and serum zinc content of the observation group (7.23±2.70)μmol/L, lead content was (29.33±15.97)μg/L, the control group respectively (13.37±2.34)μmol/L, lead content was (7.09±5.74)μg/L;the difference was significant (P<0.05).Observed a negative correlation of serum zinc content and sperm motility (r=-0.162, P<0.05), the lead content and sperm density, normal sperm morphology rate, sperm motility rate negative correlation (r=-0.112,-0.067,-0.142, P<0.05), the copper content and sperm density positively correlated with the forward movement of sperm rate negatively correlated (r=0.058,-0.137, P<0.05).ConclusionWeak content less closely related to the quality of semen azoospermia patient's blood zinc, lead, copper, and close monitoring to guide clinical treatment.

Objective To investigate the characteristics and significance of inflammatory factors and insulin resistance index in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated with depression.MethodsThe patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated with depression were treated with IL-2, TNF-α and HOMA-IR in control group.The patients in type 2 diabetes mellitus had no complication and depression., Record the above indicators of test results.ResultsIL-2, TNF-α and HOMA-IR were the highest in the study group (P<0.05).The levels of IL-2, TNF-α and HOMA-IR in control group 1 and control group 2 were significantly higher than those in control group (P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the two groups.ConclusionThere is a high level of insulin resistance index and inflammatory factor in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated with depression.Therefore, it is suggested that the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus can be treated with anti-inflammatory and insulin resistance.The.

Objective To evaluate the role of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase (NADPH oxidase) in the spinal cord in the maintenance of diabetic neuropathic pain in rats.Methods Pathogenfree male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 2 months,weighing 180-220 g,were used in the study.Diabetes mellitus was induced by intraperitoneal streptozotocin (STZ) 60mg/kg and confirmed by blood glucose ＞ 16.7 mmol/L at 72 h after STZ injection.Twenty diabetic rats were randomly allocated to diabetic neuropathic pain group (DN group,n =10) and apocynin (specific NADPH oxidase inhibitor) group (A group,n =10).Another 10 agematched normal rats served as control group (C group,n =10).Twenty-eight days after STZ injection,apyconin 5 mg/kg was injected intraperitoneally once a day for 7 consecutive days in A group.Paw withdrawal threshold to yon Frey filament stimulation (PWT) was measured before STZ injection (T1) and at 7,14,21,28 and 35 days after STZ injection (T2-6).The rats were sacrificed after PWT was measured at T6 and L4.5 segments of the spinal cord were removed for determination of NADPH oxidase subunits gp91phox and p47phox expression,MAD content and SOD activity.Results Compared with C group,PWT was significantly decreased at T3-5,gp91phox and p47phox expression was up-regulated,MAD content was increased,and SOD activity was decreased in DN and A groups.Compared with DN group,PWT was significantly increased at T6,gp91phox and p47phox expression was downregulated,MAD content was decreased,and SOD activity was increased in A group.Conclusion NADPH oxidase in the spinal cord is involved in the maintenance of diabetic neuropathic pain in rats.