AIM:To investigate if and how programmed death type-1(PD-1)expression affects the natural course of hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection. METHODS:Sixty-four patients in different natural stages of chronic HBV infection wer...AIM:To investigate if and how programmed death type-1(PD-1)expression affects the natural course of hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection. METHODS:Sixty-four patients in different natural stages of chronic HBV infection were enrolled in this study.PD-1 expression in total T cells was detected by flow cytometry.Levels of total CD8+T cell responses and proliferation in relation to PD-1 expression levels were analyzed with intracellular staining and PD-1/ PD-L1 blockage. RESULTS:The PD-1 expression in T cells was dynamically changed during the natural course of chronic HBV infection,did not significantly increase in the immune tolerance phase,and returned to normal in the inactive virus carrier stage.Blockage of the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway could not affect the T-cell response in the immune tolerance and inactive virus carrier stages of chronic HBV infection.However,it could significantly restore the T-cell response in the immune clearance stage of chronic HBV infection.Furthermore,the PD-1 expression level in T cells was associated with the alanine aminotransferase level during the immune clearance stage of chronic HBV infection. CONCLUSION:The PD-l/PD-L1 pathway plays a different role in T-cell response during the natural course of chronic HBV infection.展开更多
Objective This work explores the impact of electroacupuncture(EA)on acute postoperative pain(APP)and the role of stimulator of interferon genes/type-1 interferon(STING/IFN-1)signaling pathway modulation in the analges...Objective This work explores the impact of electroacupuncture(EA)on acute postoperative pain(APP)and the role of stimulator of interferon genes/type-1 interferon(STING/IFN-1)signaling pathway modulation in the analgesic effect of EA in APP rats.Methods The APP rat model was initiated through abdominal surgery and the animals received two 30 min sessions of EA at bilateral ST36(Zusanli)and SP6(Sanyinjiao)acupoints.Mechanical,thermal and cold sensitivity tests were performed to measure the pain threshold,and electroencephalograms were recorded in the primary somatosensory cortex to identify the effects of EA treatment on APP.Western blotting and immunofluorescence were used to examine the expression and distribution of proteins in the STING/IFN-1 pathway as well as neuroinflammation.A STING inhibitor(C-176)was administered intrathecally to verify its role in EA.Results APP rats displayed mechanical and thermal hypersensitivities compared to the control group(P<0.05).APP significantly reduced the amplitude ofθ,αandγoscillations compared to their baseline values(P<0.05).Interestingly,expression levels of proteins in the STING/IFN-1 pathway were downregulated after inducing APP(P<0.05).Further,APP increased pro-inflammatory factors,including interleukin-6,tumor necrosis factor-αand inducible nitric oxide synthase,and downregulated anti-inflammatory factors,including interleukin-10 and arginase-1(P<0.05).EA effectively attenuated APP-induced painful hypersensitivities(P<0.05)and restored theθ,αandγpower in APP rats(P<0.05).Meanwhile,EA distinctly activated the STING/IFN-1 pathway and mitigated the neuroinflammatory response(P<0.05).Furthermore,STING/IFN-1 was predominantly expressed in isolectin-B4-or calcitonin-gene-related-peptide-labeled dorsal root ganglion neurons and superficial laminae of the spinal dorsal horn.Inhibition of the STING/IFN-1 pathway by intrathecal injection of C-176 weakened the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of EA on APP(P<0.05).Conclusion EA can generate robust analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects on APP,and these effects may be linked to activating the STING/IFN-1 pathway,suggesting that STING/IFN-1 may be a target for relieving APP.展开更多
Objective.To investigate the effect of peroxis ome proliferator-activated recept ors(PPARs )activators on plasminogen activator inhibitor ty pe-1(PAI-1)expression in human umbilical vein e ndothelial cells and the pos...Objective.To investigate the effect of peroxis ome proliferator-activated recept ors(PPARs )activators on plasminogen activator inhibitor ty pe-1(PAI-1)expression in human umbilical vein e ndothelial cells and the possi-ble mechanism.Methods.Human umbilical vein endothelial ce lls(HUVECs )were obtained from normal fetus,and cul-tured conventionally.Then the HUVECs were exposed to test agents(linolenic acid,linoleic acid,oleic acid,stearic acid and prostaglandin J 2 respectively)in varying concentrations with fresh media.RT -PCR and ELISA were applied to determine the expression of PPARs and PAI-1in HUVECs.Results.PPARα,PPARδand PPARγmRNA were detected by using RT-PCR in HUVECs.Treatment of HUVECs with PPARαand PPARγactivators---linolenic acid,linoleic acid,oleic acid and prostaglandin J 2 respectively,but not with stearic a cid could augment PAI-I mRNA expression and protein secretion in a concentration-dependent manner.However,the mRNA expressions of 3subclasses of PPAR with their activators in HUVECs were not changed compared w ith controls.Conclusion.HUVECs express PPARs.PPARs activators may increase PAI-1expression in ECs,but the underlying mechanism remains uncle ar.Although PPARs expression was not enhanced after stimulated by their activators in ECs,the role of functionally active PPARs in regulating PA I-1expression in ECs needs to be further investigated by using transient gen e transfection assay.展开更多
The amygdala is an important hub for regulating emotions and is involved in the pathophysiology of many mental diseases,such as depression and anxiety.Meanwhile,the endocannabinoid system plays a crucial role in regul...The amygdala is an important hub for regulating emotions and is involved in the pathophysiology of many mental diseases,such as depression and anxiety.Meanwhile,the endocannabinoid system plays a crucial role in regulating emotions and mainly functions through the cannabinoid type-1 receptor(CB1R),which is strongly expressed in the amygdala of non-human primates(NHPs).However,it remains largely unknown how the CB1Rs in the amygdala of NHPs regulate mental diseases.Here,we investigated the role of CB1R by knocking down the cannabinoid receptor 1(CNR1)gene encoding CB1R in the amygdala of adult marmosets through regional delivery of AAV-SaCas9-gRNA.We found that CB1R knockdown in the amygdala induced anxiety-like behaviors,including disrupted night sleep,agitated psychomotor activity in new environments,and reduced social desire.Moreover,marmosets with CB1R-knockdown had up-regulated plasma cortisol levels.These results indicate that the knockdown of CB1Rs in the amygdala induces anxiety-like behaviors in marmosets,and this may be the mechanism underlying the regulation of anxiety by CB1Rs in the amygdala of NHPs.展开更多
Aim: We demonstrated the risk of developing islet autoantibodies-Insulin Autoanti-bodies (IAAs) and Islets cell Autoantibodies (ICAs)-in type-1 diabetic relatives and newly diagnosed type-1 patients compared to non-di...Aim: We demonstrated the risk of developing islet autoantibodies-Insulin Autoanti-bodies (IAAs) and Islets cell Autoantibodies (ICAs)-in type-1 diabetic relatives and newly diagnosed type-1 patients compared to non-diabetic controls. We also aimed to determine the predictive strengths of both autoantibodies in the development of type-1 diabetes mellitus, and which of the two autoantibodies is a better predictive marker of type-1 diabetes mellitus among Nigerian adults. Methodology: A total number of four hundred and fifty five (455) subjects (211 (46%) males, and 244 (54%) females) aged between 35 - 76 years were recruited for the study. IAA and ICA levels were estimated using ELISA reagents from Biomerica Inc. Other parameters such as fasting blood sugar, urine glucose, and urine protein were assessed using standard biochemical techniques. Results: Relatives of type-1 diabetic patients and newly diagnosed type-1 diabetic patients were at greater risk (p < 0.05) of testing positive for more than one autoantibody (ICA and IAA) compared to non-diabetic controls. In addition, IAAs appeared to be better predictors or markers of type-1 diabetes mellitus compared to ICAs. Conclusion: The present study indicated a greater risk of autoim-mune destruction of the insulin producing beta cells of the pancrease of the type-1 relatives and newly diagnosed type-1 patients and suggests the need for periodic re-cruitment of individuals in the general population, siblings and relatives of type-1 diabetic patients for planned intervention trials. In addition, IAAs appeared to be better autoimmune markers of type-1 diabetes compared to ICAs.展开更多
Electricity price forecasting is a subset of energy and power forecasting that focuses on projecting commercial electricity market present and future prices.Electricity price forecasting have been a critical input to ...Electricity price forecasting is a subset of energy and power forecasting that focuses on projecting commercial electricity market present and future prices.Electricity price forecasting have been a critical input to energy corporations’strategic decision-making systems over the last 15 years.Many strategies have been utilized for price forecasting in the past,however Artificial Intelligence Techniques(Fuzzy Logic and ANN)have proven to be more efficient than traditional techniques(Regression and Time Series).Fuzzy logic is an approach that uses membership functions(MF)and fuzzy inference model to forecast future electricity prices.Fuzzy c-means(FCM)is one of the popular clustering approach for generating fuzzy membership functions.However,the fuzzy c-means algorithm is limited to producing only one type of MFs,Gaussian MF.The generation of various fuzzy membership functions is critical since it allows for more efficient and optimal problem solutions.As a result,for the best and most improved results for electricity price forecasting,an approach to generate multiple type-1 fuzzy MFs using FCM algorithm is required.Therefore,the objective of this paper is to propose an approach for generating type-1 fuzzy triangular and trapezoidal MFs using FCM algorithm to overcome the limitations of the FCM algorithm.The approach is used to compute and improve forecasting accuracy for electricity prices,where Australian Energy Market Operator(AEMO)data is used.The results show that the proposed approach of using FCM to generate type-1 fuzzy MFs is effective and can be adopted.展开更多
Ethno-pharmaceutical products have received a lot of international attention in the scientific community in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM). In this study we determined the anti-diabetic and high dosage effec...Ethno-pharmaceutical products have received a lot of international attention in the scientific community in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM). In this study we determined the anti-diabetic and high dosage effects of Bidens pliosa in type 1 DM (T1DM). Methodology: Thirty rats were divided into six groups and subgrouped into the extract and non extract treatment groups. The extract treated group was subdivided into three groups which received 200 mg/kg, 400 mg/ kg and 800 mg/kg dosage treatments respectively. The blood glucose levels were monitored using a standard glucometer for one month, and biochemical analysis of the two liver function enzymes;Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were carried out at the Institute of Biomedical Research (IBR-KIU-WC) at the end of week IV. The study revealed that Bidens pilosa maintained hypoglycemia for a period of two weeks and this status was lost in subsequent weeks. T1DM rats treated with a dosage of 200 mg/kg showed a better recovery (355.25 - 164.5 mg/dl) of the glucose levels, followed by those that were being treated at 400 mg/kg. The AST and ALT enzymes in blood varied with a mean ± SEM (33.72 ± 32.32 to -7.23 ± 12.61 IU and 22.98 ± 11.12 to 42 ± 38.2 IU, respectively) in both the glibencimide? and in the 800 mg/ kg treatment groups in the study. High dosages of extract were associated (P = 0.049) with increased systemic enzyme leakage. In conclusion, tissue degeneration caused by high levels of the extract was accompanied by leakage of various enzymes (AST and ALT) into the blood, which could be a major etiological factor for the development of secondary systemic pathologies, thus potentially worsening the effects of an existing T1DM prognosis in human patients. The preliminary results indicate that a dose of Bidens pilosa has an anti-diabetic effect for a limited initial duration before starting to cause systemic toxicological effects. It is highly recommended that further investigation into the cellular mechanisms and consequences of any therapy involving Bidens pilosa be carried out.展开更多
Background and Objectives: The cornerstone of the regulation fibrinolytic system is plasminogen activator inhibitor type-1. The 4G/5G polymorphism in the PAI-1 gene is a key genetic predictor of increased plasma level...Background and Objectives: The cornerstone of the regulation fibrinolytic system is plasminogen activator inhibitor type-1. The 4G/5G polymorphism in the PAI-1 gene is a key genetic predictor of increased plasma levels which is the most polymorphism associated with cardiovascular complications. The 4G carriers have six times higher PAI-1 levels than 5G carriers leading to an increase in the level of plasma inhibitor by about 25% more than 5G allele (wide type). Type 2 diabetes presents symptoms of hypercoagulability and hypofibrinolytic system that lead to contribute in the atherothrombosis and then the myocardial infarction (MI). These findings supported the hypothesis that there is a link between diabetes patients and this SNP. There is no data about the prevalence of this allele in Sudanese diabetic patients with type 2 and the allele differs in prevalence according to ethnicity, for these reasons, the aim of this study was to determine the allele and genotype frequency of the rs1799889 among Sudanese T2DM patients. Methods: A case-control study was conducted using 70 diagnosed diabetes type 2 patients and 50 healthy individuals as the control group. AS-PCR technique was used to genotype the rs1799889, and the allelic frequency was calculated according to Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Allelic frequencies were assessed using gene counting (SNP-STAT software V. Release 3.13), and genotypes were scored. Results: The result showed that 4G allele frequency was 28% among Sudanese diabetic patients without statistical difference when compared with control group (P-value = 0.998) but, high when compared with other studies in African population 13% and very low when compared with white and Indian populations studies. Conclusion: By this study, the allele frequency was higher in Sudanese diabetic patients with type 2, and also we need another study to evaluate the effect of this polymorphism in thrombophilic complications in Sudanese diabetic patients with type 2.展开更多
报告以脑积水起病的晚发型戊二酸血症1型(glutaric acidemia type 1,GA1)1例。患者女性,21岁,以急性脑积水为主要临床表现,头颅MRI示脑内大范围脑白质、双侧基底节区及小脑半球蚓部异常信号,双侧脑室扩张,双侧颞极蛛网膜囊肿。血尿有机...报告以脑积水起病的晚发型戊二酸血症1型(glutaric acidemia type 1,GA1)1例。患者女性,21岁,以急性脑积水为主要临床表现,头颅MRI示脑内大范围脑白质、双侧基底节区及小脑半球蚓部异常信号,双侧脑室扩张,双侧颞极蛛网膜囊肿。血尿有机酸分析检出大量戊二酸和3-羟基戊二酸,GCDH基因检测发现为复合杂合性突变(S119L和R355H),确诊为戊二酸血症1型,给予相关治疗后,症状缓解。可见临床上如遇上难以解释的脑积水,头部MRI示典型对称性病灶,包括小脑损害,应进行血尿有机酸筛查以除外代谢性疾病。展开更多
1型神经纤维瘤病(neurofibromatosis type 1,NF1)的症状多样,可影响皮肤、骨骼、眼睛、中枢神经系统及其他器官。本文报道1例NF1合并双侧重度至极重度感音神经性听力损失患者诊治过程。基因检测提示NF1 NM_000267.3:c.4054_4058del(p.Se...1型神经纤维瘤病(neurofibromatosis type 1,NF1)的症状多样,可影响皮肤、骨骼、眼睛、中枢神经系统及其他器官。本文报道1例NF1合并双侧重度至极重度感音神经性听力损失患者诊治过程。基因检测提示NF1 NM_000267.3:c.4054_4058del(p.Ser1352LeufsTer20)杂合变异,支持NF1诊断。通过充分评估,行右侧人工耳蜗植入术,术后效果满意。本病例提示NF1患者可能出现表型异质性和不典型性,为临床医师对此类患者的诊治提供参考。展开更多
目的探讨Ⅰ型神经纤维瘤病(NF1)基因变异合并细胞周期蛋白依赖性激酶13(CDK13)基因变异患儿的临床特征和遗传学特点。方法收集1例NF1合并CDK13相关疾病患儿的临床资料,对患儿及其父母进行全外显子组测序,采用Sanger测序验证可疑变异,并...目的探讨Ⅰ型神经纤维瘤病(NF1)基因变异合并细胞周期蛋白依赖性激酶13(CDK13)基因变异患儿的临床特征和遗传学特点。方法收集1例NF1合并CDK13相关疾病患儿的临床资料,对患儿及其父母进行全外显子组测序,采用Sanger测序验证可疑变异,并进行家系分析。以“CDK13基因和NF1基因”或“CDK13 gene and NF1 gene”为检索词分别检索中国知网、万方数据知识服务平台和PubMed数据库建库至2024年2月的相关文献,总结同患NF1和CDK13相关疾病患者的临床表型和遗传学特征。结果患儿,男,13岁,主要临床表现为皮肤牛奶咖啡斑,矮小身材,特殊面容(上眼睑外斜、宽眼距、内眦赘皮、鼻梁宽),智力障碍。患儿存在NF1基因杂合变异c.3610C>G(p.Arg1204Gly)和CDK13基因移码突变c.484dupG(p.Ala162Glyfs*108)(杂合)。Sanger测序验证结果显示,患儿母亲携带NF1基因杂合变异,未携带CDK13基因移码突变;父亲均未携带。未检索到关于同患NF1和CDK13相关疾病的患者的文献。共检索到CDK13相关疾病文献11篇,文献复习结果显示,97例患者主要临床表现为智力障碍或发育迟缓、特殊面容、先天性心脏缺陷,致病变异以错义突变为主。结论NF1基因变异可导致NF1。当发现有特殊面容的NF1患儿出现无法解释的现有表型或症状时,应注意2种遗传病同时存在的可能性。展开更多
基金Supported by Grants from the"Yucai"Research Program of Changhai Hospital
文摘AIM:To investigate if and how programmed death type-1(PD-1)expression affects the natural course of hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection. METHODS:Sixty-four patients in different natural stages of chronic HBV infection were enrolled in this study.PD-1 expression in total T cells was detected by flow cytometry.Levels of total CD8+T cell responses and proliferation in relation to PD-1 expression levels were analyzed with intracellular staining and PD-1/ PD-L1 blockage. RESULTS:The PD-1 expression in T cells was dynamically changed during the natural course of chronic HBV infection,did not significantly increase in the immune tolerance phase,and returned to normal in the inactive virus carrier stage.Blockage of the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway could not affect the T-cell response in the immune tolerance and inactive virus carrier stages of chronic HBV infection.However,it could significantly restore the T-cell response in the immune clearance stage of chronic HBV infection.Furthermore,the PD-1 expression level in T cells was associated with the alanine aminotransferase level during the immune clearance stage of chronic HBV infection. CONCLUSION:The PD-l/PD-L1 pathway plays a different role in T-cell response during the natural course of chronic HBV infection.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.82071251)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2018YFC2001802)Hubei Province Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2021BCA145).
文摘Objective This work explores the impact of electroacupuncture(EA)on acute postoperative pain(APP)and the role of stimulator of interferon genes/type-1 interferon(STING/IFN-1)signaling pathway modulation in the analgesic effect of EA in APP rats.Methods The APP rat model was initiated through abdominal surgery and the animals received two 30 min sessions of EA at bilateral ST36(Zusanli)and SP6(Sanyinjiao)acupoints.Mechanical,thermal and cold sensitivity tests were performed to measure the pain threshold,and electroencephalograms were recorded in the primary somatosensory cortex to identify the effects of EA treatment on APP.Western blotting and immunofluorescence were used to examine the expression and distribution of proteins in the STING/IFN-1 pathway as well as neuroinflammation.A STING inhibitor(C-176)was administered intrathecally to verify its role in EA.Results APP rats displayed mechanical and thermal hypersensitivities compared to the control group(P<0.05).APP significantly reduced the amplitude ofθ,αandγoscillations compared to their baseline values(P<0.05).Interestingly,expression levels of proteins in the STING/IFN-1 pathway were downregulated after inducing APP(P<0.05).Further,APP increased pro-inflammatory factors,including interleukin-6,tumor necrosis factor-αand inducible nitric oxide synthase,and downregulated anti-inflammatory factors,including interleukin-10 and arginase-1(P<0.05).EA effectively attenuated APP-induced painful hypersensitivities(P<0.05)and restored theθ,αandγpower in APP rats(P<0.05).Meanwhile,EA distinctly activated the STING/IFN-1 pathway and mitigated the neuroinflammatory response(P<0.05).Furthermore,STING/IFN-1 was predominantly expressed in isolectin-B4-or calcitonin-gene-related-peptide-labeled dorsal root ganglion neurons and superficial laminae of the spinal dorsal horn.Inhibition of the STING/IFN-1 pathway by intrathecal injection of C-176 weakened the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of EA on APP(P<0.05).Conclusion EA can generate robust analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects on APP,and these effects may be linked to activating the STING/IFN-1 pathway,suggesting that STING/IFN-1 may be a target for relieving APP.
文摘Objective.To investigate the effect of peroxis ome proliferator-activated recept ors(PPARs )activators on plasminogen activator inhibitor ty pe-1(PAI-1)expression in human umbilical vein e ndothelial cells and the possi-ble mechanism.Methods.Human umbilical vein endothelial ce lls(HUVECs )were obtained from normal fetus,and cul-tured conventionally.Then the HUVECs were exposed to test agents(linolenic acid,linoleic acid,oleic acid,stearic acid and prostaglandin J 2 respectively)in varying concentrations with fresh media.RT -PCR and ELISA were applied to determine the expression of PPARs and PAI-1in HUVECs.Results.PPARα,PPARδand PPARγmRNA were detected by using RT-PCR in HUVECs.Treatment of HUVECs with PPARαand PPARγactivators---linolenic acid,linoleic acid,oleic acid and prostaglandin J 2 respectively,but not with stearic a cid could augment PAI-I mRNA expression and protein secretion in a concentration-dependent manner.However,the mRNA expressions of 3subclasses of PPAR with their activators in HUVECs were not changed compared w ith controls.Conclusion.HUVECs express PPARs.PPARs activators may increase PAI-1expression in ECs,but the underlying mechanism remains uncle ar.Although PPARs expression was not enhanced after stimulated by their activators in ECs,the role of functionally active PPARs in regulating PA I-1expression in ECs needs to be further investigated by using transient gen e transfection assay.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Province Natural Science Foundation of China(LD22H090003)Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(2019B030335001 and 2018B030334001)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31871070,82090031,32071097,31871056,and 32170991)the Key R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(2020C03009)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2021FZZX001-37)the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2019-I2M-5-057).
文摘The amygdala is an important hub for regulating emotions and is involved in the pathophysiology of many mental diseases,such as depression and anxiety.Meanwhile,the endocannabinoid system plays a crucial role in regulating emotions and mainly functions through the cannabinoid type-1 receptor(CB1R),which is strongly expressed in the amygdala of non-human primates(NHPs).However,it remains largely unknown how the CB1Rs in the amygdala of NHPs regulate mental diseases.Here,we investigated the role of CB1R by knocking down the cannabinoid receptor 1(CNR1)gene encoding CB1R in the amygdala of adult marmosets through regional delivery of AAV-SaCas9-gRNA.We found that CB1R knockdown in the amygdala induced anxiety-like behaviors,including disrupted night sleep,agitated psychomotor activity in new environments,and reduced social desire.Moreover,marmosets with CB1R-knockdown had up-regulated plasma cortisol levels.These results indicate that the knockdown of CB1Rs in the amygdala induces anxiety-like behaviors in marmosets,and this may be the mechanism underlying the regulation of anxiety by CB1Rs in the amygdala of NHPs.
文摘Aim: We demonstrated the risk of developing islet autoantibodies-Insulin Autoanti-bodies (IAAs) and Islets cell Autoantibodies (ICAs)-in type-1 diabetic relatives and newly diagnosed type-1 patients compared to non-diabetic controls. We also aimed to determine the predictive strengths of both autoantibodies in the development of type-1 diabetes mellitus, and which of the two autoantibodies is a better predictive marker of type-1 diabetes mellitus among Nigerian adults. Methodology: A total number of four hundred and fifty five (455) subjects (211 (46%) males, and 244 (54%) females) aged between 35 - 76 years were recruited for the study. IAA and ICA levels were estimated using ELISA reagents from Biomerica Inc. Other parameters such as fasting blood sugar, urine glucose, and urine protein were assessed using standard biochemical techniques. Results: Relatives of type-1 diabetic patients and newly diagnosed type-1 diabetic patients were at greater risk (p < 0.05) of testing positive for more than one autoantibody (ICA and IAA) compared to non-diabetic controls. In addition, IAAs appeared to be better predictors or markers of type-1 diabetes mellitus compared to ICAs. Conclusion: The present study indicated a greater risk of autoim-mune destruction of the insulin producing beta cells of the pancrease of the type-1 relatives and newly diagnosed type-1 patients and suggests the need for periodic re-cruitment of individuals in the general population, siblings and relatives of type-1 diabetic patients for planned intervention trials. In addition, IAAs appeared to be better autoimmune markers of type-1 diabetes compared to ICAs.
基金This research is an ongoing research supported by Yayasan UTP Grant(015LC0-321&015LC0-311)Fundamental Research Grant Scheme(FRGS/1/2018/ICT02/UTP/02/1)a grant funded by the Ministry of Higher Education,Malaysia.
文摘Electricity price forecasting is a subset of energy and power forecasting that focuses on projecting commercial electricity market present and future prices.Electricity price forecasting have been a critical input to energy corporations’strategic decision-making systems over the last 15 years.Many strategies have been utilized for price forecasting in the past,however Artificial Intelligence Techniques(Fuzzy Logic and ANN)have proven to be more efficient than traditional techniques(Regression and Time Series).Fuzzy logic is an approach that uses membership functions(MF)and fuzzy inference model to forecast future electricity prices.Fuzzy c-means(FCM)is one of the popular clustering approach for generating fuzzy membership functions.However,the fuzzy c-means algorithm is limited to producing only one type of MFs,Gaussian MF.The generation of various fuzzy membership functions is critical since it allows for more efficient and optimal problem solutions.As a result,for the best and most improved results for electricity price forecasting,an approach to generate multiple type-1 fuzzy MFs using FCM algorithm is required.Therefore,the objective of this paper is to propose an approach for generating type-1 fuzzy triangular and trapezoidal MFs using FCM algorithm to overcome the limitations of the FCM algorithm.The approach is used to compute and improve forecasting accuracy for electricity prices,where Australian Energy Market Operator(AEMO)data is used.The results show that the proposed approach of using FCM to generate type-1 fuzzy MFs is effective and can be adopted.
文摘Ethno-pharmaceutical products have received a lot of international attention in the scientific community in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM). In this study we determined the anti-diabetic and high dosage effects of Bidens pliosa in type 1 DM (T1DM). Methodology: Thirty rats were divided into six groups and subgrouped into the extract and non extract treatment groups. The extract treated group was subdivided into three groups which received 200 mg/kg, 400 mg/ kg and 800 mg/kg dosage treatments respectively. The blood glucose levels were monitored using a standard glucometer for one month, and biochemical analysis of the two liver function enzymes;Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were carried out at the Institute of Biomedical Research (IBR-KIU-WC) at the end of week IV. The study revealed that Bidens pilosa maintained hypoglycemia for a period of two weeks and this status was lost in subsequent weeks. T1DM rats treated with a dosage of 200 mg/kg showed a better recovery (355.25 - 164.5 mg/dl) of the glucose levels, followed by those that were being treated at 400 mg/kg. The AST and ALT enzymes in blood varied with a mean ± SEM (33.72 ± 32.32 to -7.23 ± 12.61 IU and 22.98 ± 11.12 to 42 ± 38.2 IU, respectively) in both the glibencimide? and in the 800 mg/ kg treatment groups in the study. High dosages of extract were associated (P = 0.049) with increased systemic enzyme leakage. In conclusion, tissue degeneration caused by high levels of the extract was accompanied by leakage of various enzymes (AST and ALT) into the blood, which could be a major etiological factor for the development of secondary systemic pathologies, thus potentially worsening the effects of an existing T1DM prognosis in human patients. The preliminary results indicate that a dose of Bidens pilosa has an anti-diabetic effect for a limited initial duration before starting to cause systemic toxicological effects. It is highly recommended that further investigation into the cellular mechanisms and consequences of any therapy involving Bidens pilosa be carried out.
文摘Background and Objectives: The cornerstone of the regulation fibrinolytic system is plasminogen activator inhibitor type-1. The 4G/5G polymorphism in the PAI-1 gene is a key genetic predictor of increased plasma levels which is the most polymorphism associated with cardiovascular complications. The 4G carriers have six times higher PAI-1 levels than 5G carriers leading to an increase in the level of plasma inhibitor by about 25% more than 5G allele (wide type). Type 2 diabetes presents symptoms of hypercoagulability and hypofibrinolytic system that lead to contribute in the atherothrombosis and then the myocardial infarction (MI). These findings supported the hypothesis that there is a link between diabetes patients and this SNP. There is no data about the prevalence of this allele in Sudanese diabetic patients with type 2 and the allele differs in prevalence according to ethnicity, for these reasons, the aim of this study was to determine the allele and genotype frequency of the rs1799889 among Sudanese T2DM patients. Methods: A case-control study was conducted using 70 diagnosed diabetes type 2 patients and 50 healthy individuals as the control group. AS-PCR technique was used to genotype the rs1799889, and the allelic frequency was calculated according to Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Allelic frequencies were assessed using gene counting (SNP-STAT software V. Release 3.13), and genotypes were scored. Results: The result showed that 4G allele frequency was 28% among Sudanese diabetic patients without statistical difference when compared with control group (P-value = 0.998) but, high when compared with other studies in African population 13% and very low when compared with white and Indian populations studies. Conclusion: By this study, the allele frequency was higher in Sudanese diabetic patients with type 2, and also we need another study to evaluate the effect of this polymorphism in thrombophilic complications in Sudanese diabetic patients with type 2.
文摘报告以脑积水起病的晚发型戊二酸血症1型(glutaric acidemia type 1,GA1)1例。患者女性,21岁,以急性脑积水为主要临床表现,头颅MRI示脑内大范围脑白质、双侧基底节区及小脑半球蚓部异常信号,双侧脑室扩张,双侧颞极蛛网膜囊肿。血尿有机酸分析检出大量戊二酸和3-羟基戊二酸,GCDH基因检测发现为复合杂合性突变(S119L和R355H),确诊为戊二酸血症1型,给予相关治疗后,症状缓解。可见临床上如遇上难以解释的脑积水,头部MRI示典型对称性病灶,包括小脑损害,应进行血尿有机酸筛查以除外代谢性疾病。
文摘1型神经纤维瘤病(neurofibromatosis type 1,NF1)的症状多样,可影响皮肤、骨骼、眼睛、中枢神经系统及其他器官。本文报道1例NF1合并双侧重度至极重度感音神经性听力损失患者诊治过程。基因检测提示NF1 NM_000267.3:c.4054_4058del(p.Ser1352LeufsTer20)杂合变异,支持NF1诊断。通过充分评估,行右侧人工耳蜗植入术,术后效果满意。本病例提示NF1患者可能出现表型异质性和不典型性,为临床医师对此类患者的诊治提供参考。
文摘目的探讨Ⅰ型神经纤维瘤病(NF1)基因变异合并细胞周期蛋白依赖性激酶13(CDK13)基因变异患儿的临床特征和遗传学特点。方法收集1例NF1合并CDK13相关疾病患儿的临床资料,对患儿及其父母进行全外显子组测序,采用Sanger测序验证可疑变异,并进行家系分析。以“CDK13基因和NF1基因”或“CDK13 gene and NF1 gene”为检索词分别检索中国知网、万方数据知识服务平台和PubMed数据库建库至2024年2月的相关文献,总结同患NF1和CDK13相关疾病患者的临床表型和遗传学特征。结果患儿,男,13岁,主要临床表现为皮肤牛奶咖啡斑,矮小身材,特殊面容(上眼睑外斜、宽眼距、内眦赘皮、鼻梁宽),智力障碍。患儿存在NF1基因杂合变异c.3610C>G(p.Arg1204Gly)和CDK13基因移码突变c.484dupG(p.Ala162Glyfs*108)(杂合)。Sanger测序验证结果显示,患儿母亲携带NF1基因杂合变异,未携带CDK13基因移码突变;父亲均未携带。未检索到关于同患NF1和CDK13相关疾病的患者的文献。共检索到CDK13相关疾病文献11篇,文献复习结果显示,97例患者主要临床表现为智力障碍或发育迟缓、特殊面容、先天性心脏缺陷,致病变异以错义突变为主。结论NF1基因变异可导致NF1。当发现有特殊面容的NF1患儿出现无法解释的现有表型或症状时,应注意2种遗传病同时存在的可能性。
