Objective To explore the correlation between osteocalcin (OCN) and visceral fat area (VFA) in overweight/obese population. Methods The data of 297 overweight/obese people who underwent health examinations in Health Management Department of Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University from August 2021 to August 2024 were analyzed. According to the VFA value measured by InBody, the subjects were divided into an excessive group (VFA ≥100 cm²) and a normal group (VFA<100 cm2). The baseline data, glucose metabolism indicators, lipid metabolism indicators and OCN were compared between the two groups. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the independent risk factors affecting visceral fat deposition in overweight/obese people. Results According to the VFA value, there were 193 cases (64.98%) in the excessive group and 104 cases (35.02%) in the normal group. There were no statistical differences in gender, age and comorbidities between the two groups (P>0.05). The BMI, FPG, HbA1c, TC, TG, and LDL-C in the excessive group were higher than those in the normal group, while the HDL-C and OCN were lower than those in the normal group (P<0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that BMI, FPG, HbA1c, TC, TG and LDL-C were independent risk factors for visceral fat deposition in overweight/obese people, while HDL-C and OCN were protective factors (P<0.05). Conclusion Visceral fat deposition in overweight/obese people is closely related to OCN content, and is affected by abnormal glucolipid metabolism, which provides new ideas for the prevention and treatment of obesity-related diseases.

Background: Both sodium-glucose cotransporters (SGLTs) and Na+/H+ exchangers (NHEs) rely on a favorable Na-electrochemical gradient. Gastrin, through the cholecystokinin B receptor (CCKBR), can induce natriuresis and diuresis by inhibiting renal NHEs activity. The present study aims to unveil the role of renal CCKBR in diabetes through SGLT2-mediated glucose reabsorption. Methods: Renal tubule-specific Cckbr-knockout (CckbrCKO) mice and wild-type (WT) mice were utilized to investigate the effect of renal CCKBR on SGLT2 and systemic glucose homeostasis under normal diet, high-fat diet (HFD), and HFD with a subsequent injection of a low dose of streptozotocin. The regulation of SGLT2 expression by gastrin/CCKBR and the underlying mechanism was explored using human kidney (HK)-2 cells. Results: CCKBR was downregulated in kidneys of diabetic mice. Compared with WT mice, CckbrCKO mice exhibited a greater susceptibility to obesity and diabetes when subjected to HFD. In vitro experiments using HK-2 cells revealed an upregulation of glucose transporters after incubation with high glucose, a response that was significantly attenuated following gastrin intervention. The glucose uptake from the culture medium of cells was altered accordingly. Moreover, gastrin administration effectively mitigated hyperglycemia in WT diabetic mice by inhibition of SGLT2 mediated glucose reabsorption, but this effect was compromised in the absence of CCKBR, as seen in CckbrCKO mice. Mechanistically, gastrin/CCKBR substantially reduced SGLT2 expression in HK-2 cells exposed to high glucose, via modulating Erkuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway. Conclusion Our study underscores the crucial role of renal gastrin/CCKBR in SGLT2 regulation and glucose reabsorption, and renal gastrin/CCKBR can be a promising therapeutic target for diabetes.

Background: Both sodium-glucose cotransporters (SGLTs) and Na+/H+ exchangers (NHEs) rely on a favorable Na-electrochemical gradient. Gastrin, through the cholecystokinin B receptor (CCKBR), can induce natriuresis and diuresis by inhibiting renal NHEs activity. The present study aims to unveil the role of renal CCKBR in diabetes through SGLT2-mediated glucose reabsorption. Methods: Renal tubule-specific Cckbr-knockout (CckbrCKO) mice and wild-type (WT) mice were utilized to investigate the effect of renal CCKBR on SGLT2 and systemic glucose homeostasis under normal diet, high-fat diet (HFD), and HFD with a subsequent injection of a low dose of streptozotocin. The regulation of SGLT2 expression by gastrin/CCKBR and the underlying mechanism was explored using human kidney (HK)-2 cells. Results: CCKBR was downregulated in kidneys of diabetic mice. Compared with WT mice, CckbrCKO mice exhibited a greater susceptibility to obesity and diabetes when subjected to HFD. In vitro experiments using HK-2 cells revealed an upregulation of glucose transporters after incubation with high glucose, a response that was significantly attenuated following gastrin intervention. The glucose uptake from the culture medium of cells was altered accordingly. Moreover, gastrin administration effectively mitigated hyperglycemia in WT diabetic mice by inhibition of SGLT2 mediated glucose reabsorption, but this effect was compromised in the absence of CCKBR, as seen in CckbrCKO mice. Mechanistically, gastrin/CCKBR substantially reduced SGLT2 expression in HK-2 cells exposed to high glucose, via modulating Erkuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway. Conclusion Our study underscores the crucial role of renal gastrin/CCKBR in SGLT2 regulation and glucose reabsorption, and renal gastrin/CCKBR can be a promising therapeutic target for diabetes.

Background: Both sodium-glucose cotransporters (SGLTs) and Na+/H+ exchangers (NHEs) rely on a favorable Na-electrochemical gradient. Gastrin, through the cholecystokinin B receptor (CCKBR), can induce natriuresis and diuresis by inhibiting renal NHEs activity. The present study aims to unveil the role of renal CCKBR in diabetes through SGLT2-mediated glucose reabsorption. Methods: Renal tubule-specific Cckbr-knockout (CckbrCKO) mice and wild-type (WT) mice were utilized to investigate the effect of renal CCKBR on SGLT2 and systemic glucose homeostasis under normal diet, high-fat diet (HFD), and HFD with a subsequent injection of a low dose of streptozotocin. The regulation of SGLT2 expression by gastrin/CCKBR and the underlying mechanism was explored using human kidney (HK)-2 cells. Results: CCKBR was downregulated in kidneys of diabetic mice. Compared with WT mice, CckbrCKO mice exhibited a greater susceptibility to obesity and diabetes when subjected to HFD. In vitro experiments using HK-2 cells revealed an upregulation of glucose transporters after incubation with high glucose, a response that was significantly attenuated following gastrin intervention. The glucose uptake from the culture medium of cells was altered accordingly. Moreover, gastrin administration effectively mitigated hyperglycemia in WT diabetic mice by inhibition of SGLT2 mediated glucose reabsorption, but this effect was compromised in the absence of CCKBR, as seen in CckbrCKO mice. Mechanistically, gastrin/CCKBR substantially reduced SGLT2 expression in HK-2 cells exposed to high glucose, via modulating Erkuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway. Conclusion Our study underscores the crucial role of renal gastrin/CCKBR in SGLT2 regulation and glucose reabsorption, and renal gastrin/CCKBR can be a promising therapeutic target for diabetes.

Background: Both sodium-glucose cotransporters (SGLTs) and Na+/H+ exchangers (NHEs) rely on a favorable Na-electrochemical gradient. Gastrin, through the cholecystokinin B receptor (CCKBR), can induce natriuresis and diuresis by inhibiting renal NHEs activity. The present study aims to unveil the role of renal CCKBR in diabetes through SGLT2-mediated glucose reabsorption. Methods: Renal tubule-specific Cckbr-knockout (CckbrCKO) mice and wild-type (WT) mice were utilized to investigate the effect of renal CCKBR on SGLT2 and systemic glucose homeostasis under normal diet, high-fat diet (HFD), and HFD with a subsequent injection of a low dose of streptozotocin. The regulation of SGLT2 expression by gastrin/CCKBR and the underlying mechanism was explored using human kidney (HK)-2 cells. Results: CCKBR was downregulated in kidneys of diabetic mice. Compared with WT mice, CckbrCKO mice exhibited a greater susceptibility to obesity and diabetes when subjected to HFD. In vitro experiments using HK-2 cells revealed an upregulation of glucose transporters after incubation with high glucose, a response that was significantly attenuated following gastrin intervention. The glucose uptake from the culture medium of cells was altered accordingly. Moreover, gastrin administration effectively mitigated hyperglycemia in WT diabetic mice by inhibition of SGLT2 mediated glucose reabsorption, but this effect was compromised in the absence of CCKBR, as seen in CckbrCKO mice. Mechanistically, gastrin/CCKBR substantially reduced SGLT2 expression in HK-2 cells exposed to high glucose, via modulating Erkuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway. Conclusion Our study underscores the crucial role of renal gastrin/CCKBR in SGLT2 regulation and glucose reabsorption, and renal gastrin/CCKBR can be a promising therapeutic target for diabetes.

ObjectiveFunctional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a novel non-invasive technique for monitoring cerebral activity, can be integrated with upper limb rehabilitation robots to facilitate the real-time assessment of neurological rehabilitation outcomes. The rehabilitation robot is designed with 3 training modes: passive, active, and resistance. Among these, the resistance mode has been demonstrated to yield superior rehabilitative outcomes for patients with a certain level of muscle strength. The control modes in the resistance mode can be categorized into dynamic and static control. However, the effects of different control modes in the resistance mode on the motor function of patients with upper limb hemiplegia in stroke remain unclear. Furthermore, the effects of force, an important parameter of different control modes, on the activation of brain regions have rarely been reported. This study investigates the effects of dynamic and static resistance modes under varying resistance levels on cerebral functional alterations during motor rehabilitation in post-stroke patients. MethodsA cohort of 20 stroke patients with upper limb dysfunction was enrolled in the study, completing preparatory adaptive training followed by 3 intensity-level tasks across 2 motor paradigms. The bilateral prefrontal cortices (PFC), bilateral primary motor cortices (M1), bilateral primary somatosensory cortices (S1), and bilateral premotor and supplementary motor cortices (PM) were examined in both the resting and motor training states. The lateralization index (LI), phase locking value (PLV), network metrics were employed to examine cortical activation patterns and topological properties of brain connectivity. ResultsThe data indicated that both dynamic and static modes resulted in significantly greater activation of the contralateral M1 area and the ipsilateral PM area when compared to the resting state. The static patterns demonstrated a more pronounced activation in the contralateral M1 in comparison to the dynamic patterns. The results of brain network analysis revealed significant differences between the dynamic and resting states in the contralateral PFC area and contralateral M1 area (F=4.709, P=0.038), as well as in the contralateral PM area and ipsilateral M1 area (F=4.218, P=0.049). Moreover, the findings indicated a positive correlation between the activation of the M1 region and the increase in force in the dynamic mode, which was reversed in the static mode. ConclusionBoth dynamic and static resistance training modes have been demonstrated to activate the corresponding brain functional regions. Dynamic resistance modes elicit greater oxygen changes and connectivity to the region of interest (ROI) than static resistance modes. Furthermore, the effects of increasing force differ between the two modes. In patients who have suffered a stroke, dynamic modes may have a more pronounced effect on the activation of exercise-related functional brain regions.

Objective To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of Zhi Long Huoxue Tongyu Capsules combined with Edaravone in the treatment of patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease(ICVD)of qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome,and to explore their effect on serum levels of soluble cluster of differentiation 40 ligand(sCD40L),lipoprotein phospholipase A2(Lp-PLA2),and glycated albumin(GA).Methods A total of 117 patients with ICVD of qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome were randomly divided into control group 1,control group 2,and study group,with 39 patients in each group.The three groups were all given basic treatment with agents of diuretic,lipid regulation,antiplatelet,and antihypertensive,and additionally,control group 1 was given Edaravone,control group 2 was given Zhi Long Huoxue Tongyu Capsules,and the study group was given Zhi Long Huoxue Tongyu Capsules combined with Edaravone.The course of treatment for the three groups covered 14 days.Before and after treatment,the three groups were observed in the changes of National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)scores for neurological function,modified Barthel Index(MBI)scores for activities of daily living(ADL),cerebral hemodynamics indicators[peak systolic velocity(PSV),end-diastolic velocity(EDV),mean velocity(Vm),pulsatility index(PI),and resistance index(RI)],neurofactors[neuron-specific enolase(NSE),S100β protein(S100β),and myelin basic protein(MBP)],vascular endothelial function indicators[von Willebrand factor(VWF),endothelin 1(ET-1),and nitric oxide(NO)],and levels of serum sCD40L,Lp-PLA2,and GA.After treatment,the clinical efficacy and the incidence of adverse reactions among the three groups of patients were compared.Results(1)After 14 days of treatment,the total effective rate of the study group was 94.87%(37/39),which was significantly higher than that of control group 1[71.79%(28/39)]and control group 2[76.92%(30/39)],the differences being statistically significant(P<0.05).No statistically significant difference was shown between control group 1 and control group 2(P>0.05).(2)After treatment,the cerebral hemodynamics indicators of PSV,EDV,Vm,and PI of the middle cerebral artery(MCA)in the three groups were increased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the RI was decreased compared with that before treatment(P<0.05).The increase of PSV,EDV,Vm,and PI of the MCA and the decrease of RI in the study group were significantly superior to those in control group 1 and control group 2(P<0.05).No statistically significant differences in PSV,EDV,Vm,PI,and RI of MCA were shown between control group 1 and control group 2 after treatment(P>0.05).(3)After treatment,the serum sCD40L,Lp-PLA2,and GA levels in the three groups were decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease in the study group was significantly superior to that in control group 1 and control group 2(P<0.05).However,the differences of the serum levels after treatment between control group 1 and control group 2 were not statistically significant(P>0.05).(4)After treatment,the serum levels of neurofactors of NSE,S100β,and MBP in the three groups were all decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease of the serum levels in the study group was significantly superior to that in control group 1 and control group 2,while the differences of the serum levels after treatment between control group 1 and control group 2 were not statistically significant(P>0.05).(5)After treatment,the vascular endothelial function indicators of serum vWF and ET-1 levels in the three groups were decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the serum NO level was increased compared with that before treatment(P<0.05).The decrease of serum vWF and ET-1 levels and the increase of serum NO level in the study group were significantly superior to those in control group-1 and control group-2(P<0.05),while the difference of serum vWF,ET-1 and NO levels after treatment between control group 1 and control group 2 were not statistically significant(P>0.05).(6)After treatment,the NIHSS scores for neurological function in the three groups were decreased(P<0.05)and the MBI scores for ADL were increased(P<0.05)compared with those before treatment,and the decrease of the NIHSS scores and the increase of the MBI scores in the study group was significantly superior to those in control group 1 and control group 2(P<0.05),while and the differences of NIHSS and MBI scores after treatment between control group 1 and control group 2 were not statistically significant(P>0.05).(7)The incidence rate of adverse reactions was 15.38%(6/39)in the study group,7.69%(3/39)in the control group 1,and 12.82%(5/39)in the control group 2,and the pairwise comparison between groups showed that the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion Zhi Long Huoxue Tongyu Capsules combined with Edaravone exert certain efficacy in the treatment of patients with ICVD of qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome,and the combined therapy is effective on improving blood circulation,restoring neurological function,enhancing the ADL,with higher safety.Its therapeutic mechanism may be related to the improvement of the vascular endothelial function,and the down-regulation of serum levels of neurofactors of NSE,S100 β,MBP,and serum expression levels of sCD40L,Lp-PLA2,and GA.

Objective To explore the effect of Sanshen Shuxin Decoction combined with Huan-gqi Injection in the treatment of coronary heart disease(CHD)and its impacts on left ventricular function and Rho kinase(ROCK)expression.Methods A total of 120 CHD patients admitted to our hospital from August 2021 to August 2023 were selected as study subjects and randomly divided into three groups,with 40 patients in each group using a random number table method.All three groups received basic treatment.On this basis,control group 1 received Sanshen Shuxin Decoction,control group 2 received Huangqi Injection,and the combined group received both Sanshen Shuxin Decoction and Huangqi Injection.The treatment effects,occurrence of angina pectoris,hemorheo-logical parameters[fibrinogen(FIB),low-shear blood viscosity,erythrocyte aggregation index,high-shear blood viscosity],blood lipid indicators[total cholesterol(TG),triglycerides(TC),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)],car-diac function[stroke volume(SV),cardiac output(CO),left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)],ROCK activity,and occurrence of adverse reactions were compared among the three groups.Results The total effective rate of treatment in the combined group was higher than that in control group 1 and control group 2(P＜0.05).After 14 days of treatment,the frequency of angina pectoris episodes decreased and the duration of episodes shortened in all three groups compared with before treatment,and the combined group had a lower frequency and shorter duration of angina pec-toris episodes than control group 1 and control group 2(P＜0.05).There were no statistically sig-nificant differences in the frequency and duration of angina pectoris episodes between control group 1 and control group 2 after 14 days of treatment(P＞0.05).After 14 days of treatment,FIB level,e-rythrocyte aggregation index,low-shear blood viscosity,and high-shear blood viscosity decreased in all three groups compared with before treatment,and the combined group had lower values than con-trol group 1 and control group 2(P＜0.05).There were no statistically significant differences in these hemorheological parameters between control group 1 and control group 2 after 14 days of treat-ment(P＞0.05).After 14 days of treatment,TG,TC,and LDL-C levels decreased in all three groups compared with before treatment,and the combined group had lower levels than control group 1 and control group 2.HDL-C levels increased in all three groups compared with before treatment,and the combined group had higher HDL-C level than control group 1 and control group 2(P＜0.05).There were no statistically significant differences in TG,TC,LDL-C,and HDL-C levels be-tween control group 1 and control group 2 after 14 days of treatment(P＞0.05).After 14 days of treatment,LVEF,CO,and SV increased in all three groups compared with before treatment,and the combined group had higher values than control group 1 and control group 2(P＜0.05).There were no statistically significant differences in LVEF,CO,and SV between control group 1 and con-trol group 2 after 14 days of treatment(P＞0.05).Before treatment,ROCK activity was(61.28±7.15)％in the combined group,(60.85±5.93)％in control group 1,and(60.61±6.27)％in control group 2,with no statistically significant difference among the three groups(P＞0.05).After 14 days of treatment,ROCK activity decreased in all three groups compared with before treatment,and the combined group had lower ROCK activity than control group 1 and control group 2(P＜0.05).ROCK activity was(40.18±5.03)％in the combined group,(48.24±6.29)％in con-trol group 1,and(47.79±6.12)％in control group 2 after 14 days of treatment.There was no sta-tistically significant difference in ROCK activity between control group 1 and control group 2 after 14 days of treatment(P＞0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions among the three groups(P＞0.05).Conclusion Sanshen Shuxin Decoction combined with Huangqi Injection has a significant effect in the treatment of CHD patients.It can im-prove patients'prognosis and ensure treatment safety,demonstrating high clinical value.

Nitrogen oxides(NOx=NO+NO2)are important precursors of ozone(O3),and NOx and its oxides together constitute reactive nitrogen oxides(NOy)in the atmosphere.A comprehensive understanding of the total NOy level in the atmosphere is of great significance for a deeper understanding of the atmospheric nitrogen cycle and oxidation,as well as for formulating strategies for air pollution prevention and control.In this work,a thermal decomposition-broadband cavity enhanced absorption spectroscopy(TD-BBCEAS)technique for online measurement of total NOy in the atmosphere was developed.With this method,the NOy was efficiently converted into NO2,and the total NOy concentration in the atmosphere was indirectly obtained by measuring NO2.Focusing on the key factors affecting the measurement of total NOy,the influence of NO titration efficiency and other NOy component TD efficiency on measurement accuracy was emphasized.By changing the oxygen(O2)flow rate through the mercury lamp to alter the O3 concentration for titrating NO,the conversion efficiency of NO was evaluated.At O2 flow rate of 6 mL/min,the conversion efficiency of NO was greater than 99%.TD efficiency testing and analysis on NO2,peroxyacetyl nitrate(PAN),nitric acid(HNO3),and nitrous acid(HONO),which account for a large proportion of atmospheric NOy components,was carried out using 680℃as the optimal TD temperature for efficient conversion of NOy.With NO and HONO sample gases as typical verification gases,the conversion efficiency of NOy and the accuracy of NOy measurement by TD-BBCEAS system were verified by switching the on and off modes of mercury lamp and TD device.At integration time of 60 s,the detection limit of the system for NOy was 2.83×1010 molecules/cm3(60 s,2σ).A comparative measurement of actual atmospheric NOy was conducted between the TD-BBCEAS system and the NOy analyzer.The observation results showed a correlation coefficient(R2)of 0.98 and a slope of 0.93,further verifying the feasibility and accuracy of applying the TD-BBCEAS system to measurement of total NOy.

Objective To observe the clinical and transthoracic echocardiographic manifestations of mitral annular disjunction(MAD).Methods Transthoracic echocardiographic data of 990 individuals were retrospectively analyzed.Based on the distance between the attachment point of posterior mitral valve and posterior wall of left ventricle measured on echocardiography,whether there was MAD was judged,and the subjects were divided into MAD group and non-MAD(NMAD)group,and clinical data and echocardiographic parameters were compared between groups.Taken parameters being significantly different between groups as independent variables and the presence or absence of MAD as dependent variable,multivariate binary logistic regression analysis was used to explore correlations of patients' clinical characteristics and transthoracic echocardiographic parameters of MAD.Results MAD was detected in 186 cases(186/990,18.79％).Patients' age,left atrial diameter(LAD),left ventricle diameter(LVD),late diastolic velocity of mitral valve(A)and early diastolic velocity of mitral valve orifices(E)/A in MAD group were all lower than those in NMAD group,while the proportion of moderate and above mitral regurgitation in MAD group was higher than that in NMAD group(all P＜0.05).Patients' age,A and E/A measured with transthoracic echocardiography were all correlated with MAD(all P＜0.05).Conclusion Clinical and transthoracic echocardiographic manifestations of MAD had certain characteristics.