1.Correlation between insulin resistance, serum uric acid and blood lipids levels and renal damage in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(2):135-138
Objective To investigate the correlation between insulin resistance, serum uric acid (SUA) and blood lipids levels and diabetic kidney disease (DKD) with renal damage in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical case data of 320 T2DM patients admitted to the hospital from January 2021 to December 2023. According to the urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR), the above patients were divided into T2DM group (UACR<30 mg/g, 136 cases), mild DKD group (UACR of 30 mg/g-300 mg/g, 106 cases) and moderate-to-severe DKD group (UACR>300 mg/g, 78 cases). The clinical baseline data, insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR), SUA, and blood lipids (total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)) were collected and compared among the three groups. Spearman analysis was performed to analyze the correlation between HOMA-IR, SUA, blood lipids and occurrence of renal damage. Results Compared with the T2DM group, the levels of UACR, HOMA-IR, SUA, TC and TG in the mild DKD group and the moderate-to-severe DKD group were higher, and the levels the above indicators in the moderate-to-severe DKD group were higher than those in the mild DKD group (P<0.05). Spearman correlation test results indicated that HOMA-IR, SUA, TC and TG were positively correlated with renal damage in patients with T2DM (r=0.486, 0.537, 459, 0.472, P<0.05). Conclusion The changes of insulin resistance, SUA and blood lipids are closely related to the occurrence and development of DKD in patients with T2DM, which can be used to evaluate their renal damage and grading.
2.Molecular mechanisms underlying the inflammatory response induced by Cutibacterium acnes biofilms in keratinocytes
Lu PEI ; Nana ZHENG ; Rong ZENG ; Yuanyuan XIE ; Haoxiang XU ; Zhimin DUAN ; Yuzhen LIU ; Min LI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2024;57(4):302-308
Objective:To investigate molecular mechanisms underlying the inflammatory response induced by Cutibacterium acnes ( C. acnes) biofilms in human primary keratinocytes. Methods:A C. acnes biofilm model was established in vitro, and confocal fluorescence microscopy was performed to examine its three-dimensional structure. The cultured human primary keratinocytes were divided into 3 groups: a dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) control group (treated with 0.01% DMSO alone), a C. acnes suspension group (co-incubated with C. acnes suspensions), and a C. acnes biofilm group (co-incubated with C. acnes biofilms). Real-time fluorescence-based quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) was performed to determine the relative mRNA expression of interleukin (IL) -6, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) -α in the groups after 6-hour culture, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to detect the free protein levels of IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α in the groups after 24-hour culture, and Western blot analysis to determine the protein expression of Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) in keratinocytes. In addition, some human primary keratinocytes were pretreated with key molecular blockers targeting the TLR2/mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) /nuclear factor (NF) -κB signaling pathway (C29, ST2825, BAY11-7082, SB203580, U0126-EtOH), and then co-incubated with C. acnes biofilms; the DMSO control group and the C. acnes biofilm group receiving no pretreatment were simultaneously set as negative and positive controls, respectively. The mRNA and free protein expression levels of IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α were then detected in the above groups. One-way analysis of variance was used for comparisons among multiple groups, and the Bonferroni method was used for multiple comparisons. Results:Confocal fluorescence microscopy demonstrated a three-dimensional C. acnes biofilm structure resembling a lawn, and the biofilm grew well. RT-qPCR and ELISA showed significant differences in the mRNA and free protein expression levels of IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α among the C. acnes biofilm group, C. acnes suspension group and DMSO control group (mRNA: F = 89.70, 312.17, 46.09, respectively, all P < 0.001; free protein: F = 886.12, 634.25, 307.01, respectively, all P < 0.001) ; in detail, the mRNA and free protein expression levels of IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α were significantly higher in the C. acnes biofilm group than in the C. acnes suspension group and DMSO control group (all P < 0.001) ; the C. acnes suspension group showed significantly increased expression levels of IL-6 mRNA and TNF-α free protein compared with the DMSO control group ( P < 0.001, = 0.003, respectively), while there were no significant differences in the expression of IL-6 free protein, TNF-α mRNA, or IL-8 mRNA and free protein between the 2 groups (all P > 0.05). Western blot analysis showed that the TLR2 protein expression was significantly higher in the C. acnes suspension group and C. acnes biofilm group than in the DMSO control group. After the pretreatment with molecular blockers targeting the MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway and co-incubation with C. acnes biofilms, the mRNA and free protein expression levels of IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α were all significantly lower in the C29 group, ST2825 group, BAY11-7082 group, SB203580 group, U0126-EtOH group, as well as in the DMSO control group compared with the C. acnes biofilm group (all P < 0.05) . Conclusion:The C. acnes biofilms exhibited a strong ability to induce inflammatory responses in human keratinocytes, possibly through the activation of the TLR2/MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway.
3.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.
4.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.
5.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.
6.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.
7.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.
8.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.
9.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.
10.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.


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