1.Mechanism of Buyang Huanwutang in Inhibiting Ferroptosis and Enhancing Neurological Function Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury via GPX4-ACSL4 Axis
Luchun XU ; Guozheng JIANG ; Yukun MA ; Jiawei SONG ; Yushan GAO ; Guanlong WANG ; Jiaojiao FAN ; Yongdong YANG ; Xing YU ; Xiangsheng TANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(5):20-30
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism by which Buyang Huanwutang regulates the glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4)-acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4 (ACSL4) axis to inhibit ferroptosis and promote neurological functional recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI). MethodsNinety rats were randomly divided into five groups: sham operation group, model group, low-dose Buyang Huanwutang group (12.5 g·kg-1), high-dose Buyang Huanwutang group (25 g·kg-1), and Buyang Huanwutang + inhibitor group (25 g·kg-1 + 5 g·kg-1 RSL3). The SCI model was established by using the allen method. Tissue was collected on the 7th and 28th days after operation. Motor function was assessed by using the Basso-Beattie-Bresnahan (BBB) scale. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE), Nissl, and Luxol fast blue (LFB) staining were performed to observe spinal cord histopathology. Transmission electron microscopy was used to examine mitochondrial ultrastructure. Immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the number of NeuN-positive cells and the fluorescence intensity of myelin basic protein (MBP), GPX4, and ACSL4. Real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to analyze the mRNA expression of GPX4 and ACSL4. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to measure the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Colorimetric assays were used to determine the iron content in spinal cord tissue. ResultsCompared to the sham operation group, the model group exhibited significantly reduced BBB scores (P<0.01), severe pathological damage in spinal cord tissue, and marked mitochondrial ultrastructural disruption. In addition, the model group showed a decrease in the number of NeuN-positive cells (P<0.01), reduced fluorescence intensity of MBP and GPX4 (P<0.01), lower levels of GSH and SOD (P<0.01), and downregulated mRNA expression of GPX4 (P<0.01). Moreover, compared to the sham operation group, the model group had elevated levels of ROS, MDA, and tissue iron content (P<0.01), along with increased fluorescence intensity and mRNA expression of ACSL4 (P<0.01). Compared with the model group and Buyang Huanwutang + inhibitor group, the Buyang Huanwutang group showed significantly improved BBB scores (P<0.05, P<0.01) and exhibited less severe spinal cord tissue damage, reduced edema and inflammatory cell infiltration, increased neuronal survival, and more intact myelin structures. Additionally, mitochondrial ultrastructure was significantly improved in the Buyang Huanwutang group. Compared to the model group and Buyang Huanwutang + inhibitor group, the Buyang Huanwutang group significantly increased the number of NeuN-positive cells and the fluorescence intensity of MBP (P<0.05, P<0.01). Furthermore, Buyang Huanwutang significantly increased the fluorescence intensity and mRNA expression of GPX4 (P<0.01) and decreased the fluorescence intensity and mRNA expression of ACSL4 (P<0.01) compared to the model group and Buyang Huanwutang + inhibitor group. Finally, the Buyang Huanwutang group significantly decreased ROS, MDA, and tissue iron content (P<0.01) and significantly increased GSH and SOD levels (P<0.01) compared to the model group and Buyang Huanwutang + inhibitor group. ConclusionBuyang Huanwutang inhibits ferroptosis through the GPX4/ACSL4 axis, reduces secondary neuronal and myelin injury and oxidative stress, and ultimately promotes the recovery of neurological function.
2.Treatment of Diabetic Kidney Disease with Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on Epithelial-to-mesenchymal Transition-related Pathways: A Review
Jintao SHI ; Zhiyi ZHANG ; Yushan GAO ; Baicun GUO ; Yifei HU ; Jiarui HAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(24):288-298
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) stands as one of the most prevalent microvascular complications of diabetes,noted for its concealed onset and tendency to evolve into end-stage renal disease,profoundly impacting patients' life expectancy and quality of life. Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a central pathological process in the initiation and progression of DKD,facilitating disease advancement and renal fibrosis,thus representing a crucial focus of research into the pathological mechanisms of DKD. EMT is driven by the abnormal activation of signaling pathways,including transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)/Smad,secreted glycoprotein/β-catenin,Notch,tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)/nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB),and phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/protein kinase B/mammalian target of rapamycin (PI3K/Akt/mTOR),leading to renal cellular injury and subsequently accelerating renal fibrosis and the progression of DKD. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM),characterized by its multi-target and multi-pathway therapeutic approach,demonstrates unique advantages in addressing DKD and EMT. Recent research has shown that active ingredients in TCM,including glycosides,flavonoids,and polyphenols,as well as TCM formulas,can precisely target these relevant signaling pathways,effectively inhibiting cellular injury in DKD and intervening in the EMT process. These findings not only underscore the potential of TCM monomers and formulas in treating DKD and EMT but also pave new directions for research in this field within TCM. This paper systematically reviewed the signaling pathways associated with EMT and provided an in-depth analysis of the research achievements and underlying mechanisms of TCM monomers and formulas in treating DKD and intervening in EMT,aiming to offer new insights and directions for TCM in the treatment of DKD and research on EMT,thereby further promoting the modernization and development of TCM.
3.Biological characteristics of spontaneous ovarian cancer in Microtusfortis.
Junkang ZHOU ; Tianqiong HE ; Yixin WEN ; Qian LIU ; Wenling ZHI ; Lingxuan OUYANG ; Yushan QI ; Xin GAO ; Zikang ZHOU ; Zhijun ZHOU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2025;50(1):11-22
OBJECTIVES:
Wild-caught Microtus fortis (M. fortis) at the age of 9-15 months can develop epithelial ovarian cancers similar to human epithelial ovarian cancers under natural conditions during experimental animal breeding, but its pathological types and biological characteristics remain unclear. This study aims to analyze the biological characteristics of spontaneous ovarian cancer in M. fortis, intending to develop M. fortis as an animal model for human epithelial ovarian cancer.
METHODS:
The female M. fortis (9-15 months old) with spontaneous ovarian cancer were selected as the experimental group, and healthy M. fortis from the same litter were selected as the control group. The ovarian pathological changes of the two groups were observed by dissection. Blood routine and biochemical indicators were measured by biochemical analysis. Hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was performed to observe the pathological changes in the ovarian cancer tissue of M. fortis. Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the protein expression of common ovarian cancer markers, and real-time RT-PCR was used to analyze the transcription levels of ovarian cancer-related genes.
RESULTS:
Spontaneous ovarian cancer in M. fortis mainly affects both ovaries, with tumors appearing solid or cystic. HE staining and histopathological analysis confirmed that the ovarian tumors originated from ovarian surface epithelium. Compared to the control group, the experimental group showed significantly decreased hemoglobin (P<0.01), hematocrit (P<0.05), albumin (P<0.05), and blood glucose levels (P<0.01), while lymphocyte percentage (P<0.05), monocyte percentage (P<0.05), cholesterol (P<0.01), and progesterone (P<0.01) levels were significantly increased. Expression of ovarian cancer-related genes, including ID3, CDC42, RHOA, RB1CC1, NF1, PIN1, MIB1, PDS5A, MCM7, and MLH1, was significantly downregulated (all P<0.05), while PAX8 gene expression was significantly upregulated (P<0.05). Immunohistochemical results showed that Wilms' tumor gene 1 (WT1) protein was mainly distributed throughout the cell, with significantly higher expression in ovarian cancer M. fortis. Tumor protein 53 (TP53) was expressed in both healthy and ovarian cancer M. fortis and was distributed throughout the cell. Hepatocyte nuclear factor 1 beta (HNF1B) and progesterone receptor (PR) protein were highly expressed in the ovarian tissue of healthy M. fortis but were significantly reduced in the ovarian cancer M. fortis, though both were located in the cytoplasm.
CONCLUSIONS
Spontaneous ovarian cancer in M. fortis is serous ovarian cancer. Compared to healthy M. fortis, significant differences were observed in ovarian tissue morphology, biochemical indicators, ovarian cancer-related gene expression, and protein expression, which show similarity to the biological characteristics of human serous ovarian cancer. This suggests that M. fortis could be an ideal animal model for studying human serous ovarian cancer.
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4.Relationship between Iodine Nutrition and Thyroid Function in Early Pregnan-cy and Pregnancy Outcomes
Yushan CHENG ; Jinsong GAO ; Lili GAO
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;40(10):823-827
Objective:To investigate the correlation between iodine nutrition level and thyroid function in women in early pregnancy and to analyze the risk factors associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes.Meth-ods:A retrospective analysis of 566 early pregnant women who underwent routine prenatal examinations from Oc-tober 2020 to May 2022 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital.Their general clinical information,urinary iodine concentration and thyroid function were collected to determine the iodine nutritional status of pregnant women in early pregnancy.According to different iodine nutrient levels,they were divided into the iodine deficiency group(UIC<150 μg/g),iodine beyond appropriate group(250 μg/g ≤ UIC<500 μg/g),iodine excess group(UIC ≥500 μg/g),iodine appropriate group(150 μg/g≤UIC<250 μg/g)and iodine nutrition abnormality group(inclu-ding iodine deficiency,iodine beyond appropriate,and iodine excess).The incidence of thyroid disease was com-pared and analyzed.Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors of the adverse pregnancy outcomes(including hypertensive disorders in pregnancy,gestational diabetes mellitus,preterm delivery,miscar-riage,and low birth weight infants).Results:①The median urinary iodine/creatinine ratio of the 566 pregnant women in early pregnancy was 99 μg/g,indicating an overall iodine deficiency level.The abnormal rate of iodine nutrition was 82.9%(including 73.0%in iodine deficiency group,7.4%in iodine beyond appropriate group and 2.5%in iodine excess group),but only 17.1%in appropriate group.②There was no significant difference in the incidence of thyroid dysfunction(including hypothyroidism,subclinical hypothyroidism,and simple positive TPO-Ab)among groups with different levels of iodine nutrition(P>0.05).However,the incidence of thyroid dys-function in pregnant women with iodine nutrition abnormalitieswas higher than that in pregnant women with moder-ate iodine and the difference was statistically significant(20.3%vs.11.3%,x2=4.198,P=0.04).③Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that age(≥35 years),body mass index(≥24 kg/m2)and abnormal iodine nutrition were independent risk factors of the adverse pregnancy outcomes(OR>1,P<0.05).Conclusions:The rate of abnormal iodine nutrition in early pregnancy is more than 80%,indicating an overall iodine deficiency state Abnormal iodine nutrition is a risk factor of adverse pregnancy outcomes.It is recommended to monitor the iodine nutrition level of pregnant women in early pregnancy,provide iodine supplementation or low iodine diet according to different iodine nutrition levels,correct abnormal iodine nutrition during pregnancy,and strengthen health educa-tion intervention to improve pregnancy outcomes.
5.Buyang Huanwu decoction promotes angiogenesis and improves hemorheological parameters after cervical spinal cord injury
Luchun Xu ; Yongdong Yang ; Guozheng Jiang ; Yushan Gao ; Jiawei Song ; Yukun Ma ; Jiaojiao Fan ; Guanlong Wang ; Xing Yu ; Xiangsheng Tang
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2024;11(4):456-465
Objective:
To explore the effects of Buyang Huanwu decoction (BYHWD) on vascular neogenesis and hemorheological parameters following cervical spinal cord injury (SCI).
Methods:
An acute cervical SCI model was established using 84 female Sprague–Dawley rats. Functional recovery of the rats was evaluated using the forelimb locomotor scale score, forelimb grip strength test, and Basso-Beattie-Bresnahan score. The animals were subsequently euthanized at days 7 and 28 postoperatively. The gross morphology, neuronal survival, and myelin sheath in the injured area were evaluated using hematoxylin and eosin (HE), Nissl, and luxol fast blue (LFB) staining, respectively. Immunofluorescence staining was used to observe CD31 expression 7 days post-injury. Furthermore, the expression of CD31, neuronal nuclear protein (NeuN), and myelin basic protein (MBP) were evaluated 28 days post-injury. Additionally, vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) and VEGF receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) expression was evaluated using western blotting. Whole-blood viscosity, plasma viscosity, and red blood cell aggregation were measured using a hemorheometer.
Results:
From postoperative days 3–28, motor function in the BYHWD group began to recover considerably compared to the SCI group. BYHWD effectively restored spinal cord histopathology. In addition, the number of NeuN-positive cells, and fluorescence intensity of CD31at 7 and 28 days and MBP significantly increased in the BYHWD group compared with the SCI group (all P < .05). Moreover, this decoction significantly upregulated the expression of VEGFA and VEGFR-2 (all P < .05). BYHWD improved the hemorheology results (i.e., except erythrocyte aggregation index in the low-dose group), revealing statistically significant differences compared with the SCI group (all P < .05).
Conclusion
BYHWD effectively promoted angiogenesis, improved hemorheological parameters, and protected neurons and myelin sheaths, ultimately promoting the recovery of neurological function after cervical SCI in rats. These findings suggest that BYHWD promotes vascular neogenesis through the VEGFA/VEGFR-2 pathway.
6.Relationship between Iodine Nutrition and Thyroid Function in Early Pregnan-cy and Pregnancy Outcomes
Yushan CHENG ; Jinsong GAO ; Lili GAO
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;40(10):823-827
Objective:To investigate the correlation between iodine nutrition level and thyroid function in women in early pregnancy and to analyze the risk factors associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes.Meth-ods:A retrospective analysis of 566 early pregnant women who underwent routine prenatal examinations from Oc-tober 2020 to May 2022 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital.Their general clinical information,urinary iodine concentration and thyroid function were collected to determine the iodine nutritional status of pregnant women in early pregnancy.According to different iodine nutrient levels,they were divided into the iodine deficiency group(UIC<150 μg/g),iodine beyond appropriate group(250 μg/g ≤ UIC<500 μg/g),iodine excess group(UIC ≥500 μg/g),iodine appropriate group(150 μg/g≤UIC<250 μg/g)and iodine nutrition abnormality group(inclu-ding iodine deficiency,iodine beyond appropriate,and iodine excess).The incidence of thyroid disease was com-pared and analyzed.Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors of the adverse pregnancy outcomes(including hypertensive disorders in pregnancy,gestational diabetes mellitus,preterm delivery,miscar-riage,and low birth weight infants).Results:①The median urinary iodine/creatinine ratio of the 566 pregnant women in early pregnancy was 99 μg/g,indicating an overall iodine deficiency level.The abnormal rate of iodine nutrition was 82.9%(including 73.0%in iodine deficiency group,7.4%in iodine beyond appropriate group and 2.5%in iodine excess group),but only 17.1%in appropriate group.②There was no significant difference in the incidence of thyroid dysfunction(including hypothyroidism,subclinical hypothyroidism,and simple positive TPO-Ab)among groups with different levels of iodine nutrition(P>0.05).However,the incidence of thyroid dys-function in pregnant women with iodine nutrition abnormalitieswas higher than that in pregnant women with moder-ate iodine and the difference was statistically significant(20.3%vs.11.3%,x2=4.198,P=0.04).③Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that age(≥35 years),body mass index(≥24 kg/m2)and abnormal iodine nutrition were independent risk factors of the adverse pregnancy outcomes(OR>1,P<0.05).Conclusions:The rate of abnormal iodine nutrition in early pregnancy is more than 80%,indicating an overall iodine deficiency state Abnormal iodine nutrition is a risk factor of adverse pregnancy outcomes.It is recommended to monitor the iodine nutrition level of pregnant women in early pregnancy,provide iodine supplementation or low iodine diet according to different iodine nutrition levels,correct abnormal iodine nutrition during pregnancy,and strengthen health educa-tion intervention to improve pregnancy outcomes.
7.Relationship between Iodine Nutrition and Thyroid Function in Early Pregnan-cy and Pregnancy Outcomes
Yushan CHENG ; Jinsong GAO ; Lili GAO
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;40(10):823-827
Objective:To investigate the correlation between iodine nutrition level and thyroid function in women in early pregnancy and to analyze the risk factors associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes.Meth-ods:A retrospective analysis of 566 early pregnant women who underwent routine prenatal examinations from Oc-tober 2020 to May 2022 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital.Their general clinical information,urinary iodine concentration and thyroid function were collected to determine the iodine nutritional status of pregnant women in early pregnancy.According to different iodine nutrient levels,they were divided into the iodine deficiency group(UIC<150 μg/g),iodine beyond appropriate group(250 μg/g ≤ UIC<500 μg/g),iodine excess group(UIC ≥500 μg/g),iodine appropriate group(150 μg/g≤UIC<250 μg/g)and iodine nutrition abnormality group(inclu-ding iodine deficiency,iodine beyond appropriate,and iodine excess).The incidence of thyroid disease was com-pared and analyzed.Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors of the adverse pregnancy outcomes(including hypertensive disorders in pregnancy,gestational diabetes mellitus,preterm delivery,miscar-riage,and low birth weight infants).Results:①The median urinary iodine/creatinine ratio of the 566 pregnant women in early pregnancy was 99 μg/g,indicating an overall iodine deficiency level.The abnormal rate of iodine nutrition was 82.9%(including 73.0%in iodine deficiency group,7.4%in iodine beyond appropriate group and 2.5%in iodine excess group),but only 17.1%in appropriate group.②There was no significant difference in the incidence of thyroid dysfunction(including hypothyroidism,subclinical hypothyroidism,and simple positive TPO-Ab)among groups with different levels of iodine nutrition(P>0.05).However,the incidence of thyroid dys-function in pregnant women with iodine nutrition abnormalitieswas higher than that in pregnant women with moder-ate iodine and the difference was statistically significant(20.3%vs.11.3%,x2=4.198,P=0.04).③Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that age(≥35 years),body mass index(≥24 kg/m2)and abnormal iodine nutrition were independent risk factors of the adverse pregnancy outcomes(OR>1,P<0.05).Conclusions:The rate of abnormal iodine nutrition in early pregnancy is more than 80%,indicating an overall iodine deficiency state Abnormal iodine nutrition is a risk factor of adverse pregnancy outcomes.It is recommended to monitor the iodine nutrition level of pregnant women in early pregnancy,provide iodine supplementation or low iodine diet according to different iodine nutrition levels,correct abnormal iodine nutrition during pregnancy,and strengthen health educa-tion intervention to improve pregnancy outcomes.
8.Relationship between Iodine Nutrition and Thyroid Function in Early Pregnan-cy and Pregnancy Outcomes
Yushan CHENG ; Jinsong GAO ; Lili GAO
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;40(10):823-827
Objective:To investigate the correlation between iodine nutrition level and thyroid function in women in early pregnancy and to analyze the risk factors associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes.Meth-ods:A retrospective analysis of 566 early pregnant women who underwent routine prenatal examinations from Oc-tober 2020 to May 2022 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital.Their general clinical information,urinary iodine concentration and thyroid function were collected to determine the iodine nutritional status of pregnant women in early pregnancy.According to different iodine nutrient levels,they were divided into the iodine deficiency group(UIC<150 μg/g),iodine beyond appropriate group(250 μg/g ≤ UIC<500 μg/g),iodine excess group(UIC ≥500 μg/g),iodine appropriate group(150 μg/g≤UIC<250 μg/g)and iodine nutrition abnormality group(inclu-ding iodine deficiency,iodine beyond appropriate,and iodine excess).The incidence of thyroid disease was com-pared and analyzed.Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors of the adverse pregnancy outcomes(including hypertensive disorders in pregnancy,gestational diabetes mellitus,preterm delivery,miscar-riage,and low birth weight infants).Results:①The median urinary iodine/creatinine ratio of the 566 pregnant women in early pregnancy was 99 μg/g,indicating an overall iodine deficiency level.The abnormal rate of iodine nutrition was 82.9%(including 73.0%in iodine deficiency group,7.4%in iodine beyond appropriate group and 2.5%in iodine excess group),but only 17.1%in appropriate group.②There was no significant difference in the incidence of thyroid dysfunction(including hypothyroidism,subclinical hypothyroidism,and simple positive TPO-Ab)among groups with different levels of iodine nutrition(P>0.05).However,the incidence of thyroid dys-function in pregnant women with iodine nutrition abnormalitieswas higher than that in pregnant women with moder-ate iodine and the difference was statistically significant(20.3%vs.11.3%,x2=4.198,P=0.04).③Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that age(≥35 years),body mass index(≥24 kg/m2)and abnormal iodine nutrition were independent risk factors of the adverse pregnancy outcomes(OR>1,P<0.05).Conclusions:The rate of abnormal iodine nutrition in early pregnancy is more than 80%,indicating an overall iodine deficiency state Abnormal iodine nutrition is a risk factor of adverse pregnancy outcomes.It is recommended to monitor the iodine nutrition level of pregnant women in early pregnancy,provide iodine supplementation or low iodine diet according to different iodine nutrition levels,correct abnormal iodine nutrition during pregnancy,and strengthen health educa-tion intervention to improve pregnancy outcomes.
9.Relationship between Iodine Nutrition and Thyroid Function in Early Pregnan-cy and Pregnancy Outcomes
Yushan CHENG ; Jinsong GAO ; Lili GAO
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;40(10):823-827
Objective:To investigate the correlation between iodine nutrition level and thyroid function in women in early pregnancy and to analyze the risk factors associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes.Meth-ods:A retrospective analysis of 566 early pregnant women who underwent routine prenatal examinations from Oc-tober 2020 to May 2022 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital.Their general clinical information,urinary iodine concentration and thyroid function were collected to determine the iodine nutritional status of pregnant women in early pregnancy.According to different iodine nutrient levels,they were divided into the iodine deficiency group(UIC<150 μg/g),iodine beyond appropriate group(250 μg/g ≤ UIC<500 μg/g),iodine excess group(UIC ≥500 μg/g),iodine appropriate group(150 μg/g≤UIC<250 μg/g)and iodine nutrition abnormality group(inclu-ding iodine deficiency,iodine beyond appropriate,and iodine excess).The incidence of thyroid disease was com-pared and analyzed.Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors of the adverse pregnancy outcomes(including hypertensive disorders in pregnancy,gestational diabetes mellitus,preterm delivery,miscar-riage,and low birth weight infants).Results:①The median urinary iodine/creatinine ratio of the 566 pregnant women in early pregnancy was 99 μg/g,indicating an overall iodine deficiency level.The abnormal rate of iodine nutrition was 82.9%(including 73.0%in iodine deficiency group,7.4%in iodine beyond appropriate group and 2.5%in iodine excess group),but only 17.1%in appropriate group.②There was no significant difference in the incidence of thyroid dysfunction(including hypothyroidism,subclinical hypothyroidism,and simple positive TPO-Ab)among groups with different levels of iodine nutrition(P>0.05).However,the incidence of thyroid dys-function in pregnant women with iodine nutrition abnormalitieswas higher than that in pregnant women with moder-ate iodine and the difference was statistically significant(20.3%vs.11.3%,x2=4.198,P=0.04).③Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that age(≥35 years),body mass index(≥24 kg/m2)and abnormal iodine nutrition were independent risk factors of the adverse pregnancy outcomes(OR>1,P<0.05).Conclusions:The rate of abnormal iodine nutrition in early pregnancy is more than 80%,indicating an overall iodine deficiency state Abnormal iodine nutrition is a risk factor of adverse pregnancy outcomes.It is recommended to monitor the iodine nutrition level of pregnant women in early pregnancy,provide iodine supplementation or low iodine diet according to different iodine nutrition levels,correct abnormal iodine nutrition during pregnancy,and strengthen health educa-tion intervention to improve pregnancy outcomes.
10.Relationship between Iodine Nutrition and Thyroid Function in Early Pregnan-cy and Pregnancy Outcomes
Yushan CHENG ; Jinsong GAO ; Lili GAO
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;40(10):823-827
Objective:To investigate the correlation between iodine nutrition level and thyroid function in women in early pregnancy and to analyze the risk factors associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes.Meth-ods:A retrospective analysis of 566 early pregnant women who underwent routine prenatal examinations from Oc-tober 2020 to May 2022 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital.Their general clinical information,urinary iodine concentration and thyroid function were collected to determine the iodine nutritional status of pregnant women in early pregnancy.According to different iodine nutrient levels,they were divided into the iodine deficiency group(UIC<150 μg/g),iodine beyond appropriate group(250 μg/g ≤ UIC<500 μg/g),iodine excess group(UIC ≥500 μg/g),iodine appropriate group(150 μg/g≤UIC<250 μg/g)and iodine nutrition abnormality group(inclu-ding iodine deficiency,iodine beyond appropriate,and iodine excess).The incidence of thyroid disease was com-pared and analyzed.Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors of the adverse pregnancy outcomes(including hypertensive disorders in pregnancy,gestational diabetes mellitus,preterm delivery,miscar-riage,and low birth weight infants).Results:①The median urinary iodine/creatinine ratio of the 566 pregnant women in early pregnancy was 99 μg/g,indicating an overall iodine deficiency level.The abnormal rate of iodine nutrition was 82.9%(including 73.0%in iodine deficiency group,7.4%in iodine beyond appropriate group and 2.5%in iodine excess group),but only 17.1%in appropriate group.②There was no significant difference in the incidence of thyroid dysfunction(including hypothyroidism,subclinical hypothyroidism,and simple positive TPO-Ab)among groups with different levels of iodine nutrition(P>0.05).However,the incidence of thyroid dys-function in pregnant women with iodine nutrition abnormalitieswas higher than that in pregnant women with moder-ate iodine and the difference was statistically significant(20.3%vs.11.3%,x2=4.198,P=0.04).③Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that age(≥35 years),body mass index(≥24 kg/m2)and abnormal iodine nutrition were independent risk factors of the adverse pregnancy outcomes(OR>1,P<0.05).Conclusions:The rate of abnormal iodine nutrition in early pregnancy is more than 80%,indicating an overall iodine deficiency state Abnormal iodine nutrition is a risk factor of adverse pregnancy outcomes.It is recommended to monitor the iodine nutrition level of pregnant women in early pregnancy,provide iodine supplementation or low iodine diet according to different iodine nutrition levels,correct abnormal iodine nutrition during pregnancy,and strengthen health educa-tion intervention to improve pregnancy outcomes.


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