1.Identification and Potential Clinical Utility of Common Genetic Variants in Gestational Diabetes among Chinese Pregnant Women
Claudia Ha-ting TAM ; Ying WANG ; Chi Chiu WANG ; Lai Yuk YUEN ; Cadmon King-poo LIM ; Junhong LENG ; Ling WU ; Alex Chi-wai NG ; Yong HOU ; Kit Ying TSOI ; Hui WANG ; Risa OZAKI ; Albert Martin LI ; Qingqing WANG ; Juliana Chung-ngor CHAN ; Yan Chou YE ; Wing Hung TAM ; Xilin YANG ; Ronald Ching-wan MA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(1):128-143
Background:
The genetic basis for hyperglycaemia in pregnancy remain unclear. This study aimed to uncover the genetic determinants of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and investigate their applications.
Methods:
We performed a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for GDM in Chinese women (464 cases and 1,217 controls), followed by de novo replications in an independent Chinese cohort (564 cases and 572 controls) and in silico replication in European (12,332 cases and 131,109 controls) and multi-ethnic populations (5,485 cases and 347,856 controls). A polygenic risk score (PRS) was derived based on the identified variants.
Results:
Using the genome-wide scan and candidate gene approaches, we identified four susceptibility loci for GDM. These included three previously reported loci for GDM and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at MTNR1B (rs7945617, odds ratio [OR], 1.64; 95% confidence interval [CI],1.38 to 1.96]), CDKAL1 (rs7754840, OR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.13 to 1.58), and INS-IGF2-KCNQ1 (rs2237897, OR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.23 to 1.79), as well as a novel genome-wide significant locus near TBR1-SLC4A10 (rs117781972, OR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.61 to 2.62; Pmeta=7.6×10-9), which has not been previously reported in GWAS for T2DM or glycaemic traits. Moreover, we found that women with a high PRS (top quintile) had over threefold (95% CI, 2.30 to 4.09; Pmeta=3.1×10-14) and 71% (95% CI, 1.08 to 2.71; P=0.0220) higher risk for GDM and abnormal glucose tolerance post-pregnancy, respectively, compared to other individuals.
Conclusion
Our results indicate that the genetic architecture of glucose metabolism exhibits both similarities and differences between the pregnant and non-pregnant states. Integrating genetic information can facilitate identification of pregnant women at a higher risk of developing GDM or later diabetes.
2.Identification and Potential Clinical Utility of Common Genetic Variants in Gestational Diabetes among Chinese Pregnant Women
Claudia Ha-ting TAM ; Ying WANG ; Chi Chiu WANG ; Lai Yuk YUEN ; Cadmon King-poo LIM ; Junhong LENG ; Ling WU ; Alex Chi-wai NG ; Yong HOU ; Kit Ying TSOI ; Hui WANG ; Risa OZAKI ; Albert Martin LI ; Qingqing WANG ; Juliana Chung-ngor CHAN ; Yan Chou YE ; Wing Hung TAM ; Xilin YANG ; Ronald Ching-wan MA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(1):128-143
Background:
The genetic basis for hyperglycaemia in pregnancy remain unclear. This study aimed to uncover the genetic determinants of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and investigate their applications.
Methods:
We performed a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for GDM in Chinese women (464 cases and 1,217 controls), followed by de novo replications in an independent Chinese cohort (564 cases and 572 controls) and in silico replication in European (12,332 cases and 131,109 controls) and multi-ethnic populations (5,485 cases and 347,856 controls). A polygenic risk score (PRS) was derived based on the identified variants.
Results:
Using the genome-wide scan and candidate gene approaches, we identified four susceptibility loci for GDM. These included three previously reported loci for GDM and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at MTNR1B (rs7945617, odds ratio [OR], 1.64; 95% confidence interval [CI],1.38 to 1.96]), CDKAL1 (rs7754840, OR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.13 to 1.58), and INS-IGF2-KCNQ1 (rs2237897, OR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.23 to 1.79), as well as a novel genome-wide significant locus near TBR1-SLC4A10 (rs117781972, OR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.61 to 2.62; Pmeta=7.6×10-9), which has not been previously reported in GWAS for T2DM or glycaemic traits. Moreover, we found that women with a high PRS (top quintile) had over threefold (95% CI, 2.30 to 4.09; Pmeta=3.1×10-14) and 71% (95% CI, 1.08 to 2.71; P=0.0220) higher risk for GDM and abnormal glucose tolerance post-pregnancy, respectively, compared to other individuals.
Conclusion
Our results indicate that the genetic architecture of glucose metabolism exhibits both similarities and differences between the pregnant and non-pregnant states. Integrating genetic information can facilitate identification of pregnant women at a higher risk of developing GDM or later diabetes.
3.Identification and Potential Clinical Utility of Common Genetic Variants in Gestational Diabetes among Chinese Pregnant Women
Claudia Ha-ting TAM ; Ying WANG ; Chi Chiu WANG ; Lai Yuk YUEN ; Cadmon King-poo LIM ; Junhong LENG ; Ling WU ; Alex Chi-wai NG ; Yong HOU ; Kit Ying TSOI ; Hui WANG ; Risa OZAKI ; Albert Martin LI ; Qingqing WANG ; Juliana Chung-ngor CHAN ; Yan Chou YE ; Wing Hung TAM ; Xilin YANG ; Ronald Ching-wan MA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(1):128-143
Background:
The genetic basis for hyperglycaemia in pregnancy remain unclear. This study aimed to uncover the genetic determinants of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and investigate their applications.
Methods:
We performed a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for GDM in Chinese women (464 cases and 1,217 controls), followed by de novo replications in an independent Chinese cohort (564 cases and 572 controls) and in silico replication in European (12,332 cases and 131,109 controls) and multi-ethnic populations (5,485 cases and 347,856 controls). A polygenic risk score (PRS) was derived based on the identified variants.
Results:
Using the genome-wide scan and candidate gene approaches, we identified four susceptibility loci for GDM. These included three previously reported loci for GDM and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at MTNR1B (rs7945617, odds ratio [OR], 1.64; 95% confidence interval [CI],1.38 to 1.96]), CDKAL1 (rs7754840, OR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.13 to 1.58), and INS-IGF2-KCNQ1 (rs2237897, OR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.23 to 1.79), as well as a novel genome-wide significant locus near TBR1-SLC4A10 (rs117781972, OR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.61 to 2.62; Pmeta=7.6×10-9), which has not been previously reported in GWAS for T2DM or glycaemic traits. Moreover, we found that women with a high PRS (top quintile) had over threefold (95% CI, 2.30 to 4.09; Pmeta=3.1×10-14) and 71% (95% CI, 1.08 to 2.71; P=0.0220) higher risk for GDM and abnormal glucose tolerance post-pregnancy, respectively, compared to other individuals.
Conclusion
Our results indicate that the genetic architecture of glucose metabolism exhibits both similarities and differences between the pregnant and non-pregnant states. Integrating genetic information can facilitate identification of pregnant women at a higher risk of developing GDM or later diabetes.
4.Identification and Potential Clinical Utility of Common Genetic Variants in Gestational Diabetes among Chinese Pregnant Women
Claudia Ha-ting TAM ; Ying WANG ; Chi Chiu WANG ; Lai Yuk YUEN ; Cadmon King-poo LIM ; Junhong LENG ; Ling WU ; Alex Chi-wai NG ; Yong HOU ; Kit Ying TSOI ; Hui WANG ; Risa OZAKI ; Albert Martin LI ; Qingqing WANG ; Juliana Chung-ngor CHAN ; Yan Chou YE ; Wing Hung TAM ; Xilin YANG ; Ronald Ching-wan MA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(1):128-143
Background:
The genetic basis for hyperglycaemia in pregnancy remain unclear. This study aimed to uncover the genetic determinants of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and investigate their applications.
Methods:
We performed a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for GDM in Chinese women (464 cases and 1,217 controls), followed by de novo replications in an independent Chinese cohort (564 cases and 572 controls) and in silico replication in European (12,332 cases and 131,109 controls) and multi-ethnic populations (5,485 cases and 347,856 controls). A polygenic risk score (PRS) was derived based on the identified variants.
Results:
Using the genome-wide scan and candidate gene approaches, we identified four susceptibility loci for GDM. These included three previously reported loci for GDM and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at MTNR1B (rs7945617, odds ratio [OR], 1.64; 95% confidence interval [CI],1.38 to 1.96]), CDKAL1 (rs7754840, OR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.13 to 1.58), and INS-IGF2-KCNQ1 (rs2237897, OR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.23 to 1.79), as well as a novel genome-wide significant locus near TBR1-SLC4A10 (rs117781972, OR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.61 to 2.62; Pmeta=7.6×10-9), which has not been previously reported in GWAS for T2DM or glycaemic traits. Moreover, we found that women with a high PRS (top quintile) had over threefold (95% CI, 2.30 to 4.09; Pmeta=3.1×10-14) and 71% (95% CI, 1.08 to 2.71; P=0.0220) higher risk for GDM and abnormal glucose tolerance post-pregnancy, respectively, compared to other individuals.
Conclusion
Our results indicate that the genetic architecture of glucose metabolism exhibits both similarities and differences between the pregnant and non-pregnant states. Integrating genetic information can facilitate identification of pregnant women at a higher risk of developing GDM or later diabetes.
5.Exploring anti-inflammatory mechanism of urolithin A based on miRNA155-5p-mediated MAPK/NF-κB pathway
TUOHUDAALI WU-LI-PAN ; Yuan SUN ; Wan-Ting DING ; Jun ZHAO
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(6):1066-1074
Aim To explore anti-inflammatory mecha-nism of urolithin A(Uro A)based on the miRNA155-5p-regulated MAPK/NF-κB pathway in a lipopolysac-charide(LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 inflammatory cell model.Methods The mRNA expression of miR-15-5p,p38 MAPK,JNK and ERK was detected by transfection of overexpression of miR-155-5p-mimics and miR-NC into LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells,and the miR-15-5p,p38 MAPK,JNK,and ERK mRNA expressions in the cells were detected by RT-qPCR.The effect of Uro A on cell viability was detected by MTT assay.The NO content in cell supernatant was detected by Griess assay.The cell supernatant PGE2,IL-6,IL-1 β and TNF-α expression levels were detec-ted by ELISA.The iNOS,COX-2,TLR4,and the MAPK/NF-κB pathway-related protein expression lev-els were detected by Western blot.Results The p38 MAPK,JNK and ERK mRNA expression levels were significantly higher in the miRNA155-5p overexpres-sion group than those in the miR-NC group(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,Uro A signif-icantly inhibited miRNA155-5p,NO,PGE2,TNF-α,IL-1β,and IL-6 levels(P<0.01)as well as de-creased the expression levels of iNOS and COX-2 pro-teins(P<0.01)in a concentration-dependent man-ner.Moreover,Uro A could significantly inhibit the expression levels of TLR4 protein and the expression levels of phosphorylation levels of p38 MAPK,JNK,NF-κB p65,and IκBα proteins in LPS irritated RAW264.7 cells(P<0.05).However,Uro A did not show a significant inhibitory effect on ERK1/2 pro-tein phosphorylation.Conclusion Uro A could signif-icantly inhibit LPS-induced inflammatory response,and its mechanism may be related to miRNA155-5p-mediated TLR4/MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway.
6.Effect of Pien Tze Huang on emotional stress-induced influenza virus susceptibility
Rong WANG ; Xin-Xing CHEN ; Rui-Ting HUANG ; Wan-Yang SUN ; Rong-Rong HE ; Yi-Fang LI ; Feng HUANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2024;40(8):1565-1572
Aim To evaluate the effect of Pien Tze Huang(PTH)on influenza virus susceptibility in re-straint stress-induced H1N1 influenza susceptibility model in mice with emotional disorders and internal heat,guided by the theory of emotional pathogenesis.Methods Mice were infected with H1N1 influenza vi-rus following 18 h of restraint stress.The signs and weight changes of mice were recorded,and the morbid-ity of mice were analyzed.On the fourth day post viral infection,the lung tissue was collected.The pathologi-cal changes and inflammatory factors in lungs were de-tected by HE staining.The expression of NP was as-sessed by immunohistochemistry and Western blot.The level of lipid peroxidation end products was detected u-sing a commercial kit and western blot.Redox phos-pholipidomics was analyzed in lung tissue by HPLC-MS/MS.Results PTH significantly reduced the mor-tality of influenza-susceptible mice induced by emotion-al stress,inhibited the expression of NP and the re-lease of inflammatory factors,improved inflammation in lung tissue,and alleviated the accumulation of lipid peroxidation end products.Phospholipid oxidation a-nalysis revealed the elevated levels of oxidized phos-pholipid choline and phosphatidylethanolamine in lung tissue of influenza-susceptible mice,which were signif-icantly reduced by PTH administration.Conclusions PTH exhibits promising efficacy in ameliorating influ-enza virus susceptibility induced by internal heat,and its mechanism of action may be related to the regulation of phospholipid peroxidation.
7.The Correlation of Gene Mutation and Clinical Characteristics in Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Prognostic Analysis
Wan-Wan ZHANG ; Ya-Li ZHANG ; Chong-Chong REN ; Ting-Kai WU ; Bei LIU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2024;32(1):176-183
Objective:To explore the correlation between gene mutations and clinical characteristics,prognosis of myelodysplastic syndromes(MDS).Methods:Clinical data of 131 patients with MDS were collected from the First Hospital of Lanzhou University from June 2015 to February 2023,which 19 of them developed into secondary acute myeloid leukemia(sAML)during follow-up time.Second generation sequencing technology was used to detect the mutation types of MDS disease-related genes,drawn gene maps,and analyzed their correlation and prognosis based on the clinical data of patients.Results:The median age of 131 MDS patients was 58(17-86)years old.The ratio of male to female was 1.3:1.A total of 148 gene mutations and 25 types were found in the center.U2AF1 and ASXL1 were often co-mutations with other genes,which were accompanied by 20q-and normal karyotype(NK)respectively.SETBP1 and SRSF2 were more common in patients over 60 years old,while NPM1 and WT1 under 60 years.Older patients had a higher the number of genetic mutations than younger patients.The incidence of SF3B1 and RUNX1 in males was higher than females and DNMT3A in females was higher than males.The number of gene mutations in sAML was higher than MDS(1.8 vs 1.0,P=0.006).The univariate and multivariate analysis showed that IPSS-R prognostic score≥ 3.5,TP53 were adverse factors for poor prognosis in MDS patients.Patients with monoallelic mutation(ma-TP53)and wild-type(wt-TP53)TP53 had OS better than biallelic mutation(bi-TP53)(P=0.003).The OS of MDS patients was better than sAML(P=0.01)and transplant patients was significantly better than non-transplant patients(P=0.036).Conclusion:Gene mutation is closely related to cytogenetic indexes and clinical features(peripheral blood cell count,sex,age).IPSS-R prognostic score and TP53 were risk factors affecting OS in MDS patients.
8.Impact of nursing evidence-based practice on medication adherence among patients with chronic disea-ses in the community
Xiaomin WAN ; Weixia ZOU ; Ting LI
Modern Hospital 2024;24(9):1456-1459
Objective To explore the effect of evidence-based nursing on medication compliance with multiple chronic disease patients in the community.Methods 60 patients with chronic diseases included in the center from January 2023 to June 2023 were selected,divided into control group and observation group before and after the application of evidence-based care,with 30 cases in each group.The control group adopted the usual care program,and the observation group adopted the evidence-based care program to compare the implementation rate of the review index before and after the evidence application,the medication compliance of the two groups,the drug holding rate and the drug knowledge level of community nurses for chronic diseases.Results After the application of evidence,the implementation rate of the review index was higher,and the medication compli-ance and drug holding rate of patients in the observation group were higher than that of the control group.After the application of evidence,the drug knowledge level of community nurses for chronic diseases was significantly improved,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion The evidence-based nursing practice can standardize the management of medi-cation compliance of patients with chronic diseases in the community,improve the medication compliance of patients with chroni diseases,and improve the knowledge level of chronic diseases in the community nurses.
9.Design of GIS-based 3D playback system for flight human-plane data
La-Mei SHANG ; Yu-Fei QIN ; Wen WANG ; Wan-Qi LI ; Da-Long GUO ; Xiao-Chao GUO ; Juan LIU ; Zhen TIAN ; Ting-Ting CUI ; Yu-Bin ZHOU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2024;45(10):14-19
Objective To develop a GIS-based 3D playback system for the flight human-plane data to realize the fusion of pilots'airborne flight data and physiological data.Methods The 3D playback system was developed with the Browser/Server(B/S)architecture,micro-server model,Java language and Spring Cloud technology framework,which was composed of three functional modules for flight process reproduction,physiological situational awareness and critical event calibration analysis.Results The system developed achieved time synchronization and data fusion of airborne flight data and physiological data with a time synchronization frequency of 1 Hz and a refresh rate of not less than 120 frames/s.Conclusion The system developed with high safety,stability,reliability and accuracy facilitates pilot in-flight physiological monitoring and fusion and simultaneous display of airborne flight data and physiological data,which can be used as an important platform for decision-making support in flight training.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2024,45(10):14-19]
10.Discussion on the Mechanism of Intervention of Dangui Hongqi Ultrafiltration in Diabetic Nephropathy Based on Lipophage Mediated mTOR/TFEB Signaling Pathway
Ting GAO ; Rongke LI ; Shengfang WAN ; Lei ZHANG ; Xiaolin ZHANG ; Qingquan XU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(6):66-72
Objective To explore the effect mechanism of lipophagy in diabetic nephropathy model rats based on intervention of Dangui Hongqi ultrafiltration in diabetic nephropathy model rats.Methods Fifty male Wistar rats of SPF grade were randomly selected 7 rats as the blank group,and the other 43 rats were given a one-time high-dose intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin combined with high-fat and high-sugar diet to prepare diabetes nephropathy model.The modeling rats were randomly divided into model group,irbesartan group(17.9 mg/kg),and TCM low-,medium-,and high-dosage groups(1.5,3,6 g/kg).The rats were continuously gavaged by corresponding drugs for 12 weeks.Randomized blood glucose,body mass,and 24 h urine protein content were detected;biochemical tests were used for GSP,SCr,BUN,TG,TC,HDL-C,LDL-C,FFA content;HE staining was used to observe morphology changes in renal tissue,Masson staining was used to observe fibrosis changes in renal tissue,renal tissue microstructure changes were observed under transmisson electron microscopy,RT-qPCR was used to detect the mRNA expressions of mTOR and LC3B in renal tissue,and Western blot was used to detect the protein expressions of mTOR,TFEB,p-TFEB,and LC3B in renal tissue.Results Compared with the blank group,the model group rats showed a significant increase in randomized blood glucose(P<0.01),a significant decrease in body mass(P<0.01),a significant increase in 24 h urine protein content(P<0.01),a significant increase in GSP,SCr,BUN,TG,TC,LDL-C,FFA content(P<0.01),and a significant decrease in HDL-C content(P<0.01);renal tubular epithelial cells underwent vacuolar degeneration,cytoplasmic vacuolization,and extensive infiltration of inflammatory cells,collagen fibers increased and were distributed randomly,the number of lipid droplets increased,and autophagosomes decreased;the mTOR mRNA expressions in renal tissue significantly increased(P<0.01),the LC3B mRNA expressions significantly decreased(P<0.01),the mTOR and p-TFEB protein expressions significantly increased(P<0.01),the expression of TFEB,LC3BⅡ protein significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the randomized blood glucose and 24 h urine protein content of rats in each treatment group were significantly reduced,the body mass significantly increased,and the contents of GSP,SCr,BUN,TG,TC,LDL-C,FFA decreased at 12 week of treatment,while the content of HDL-C increased;the inflammatory cell infiltration,fibrosis,and lipid droplet deposition in renal tissue alleviated to varying degrees;the expressions of mTOR mRNA decreased,the expressions of LC3B mRNA increased,the expressions of mTOR and p-TFEB protein decreased,while the expression of TFEB and LC3BⅡ protein increased.There was a statistically significant difference in the irbesartan group and TCM high-dosage group(P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Dangui Hongqi ultrafiltration can improve the disorder of glucose and lipid metabolism,antagonize heterotopic lipid deposition in the kidney,promote lipid phagocytosis,and delay the process of diabetic nephropathy in model rats.The mechanism may be related to mTOR/TFEB signaling pathway.

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