Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is the most prevalent type of chronic liver disease.However,the disease is underappreciated as a remarkable chronic disorder as there are rare managing strategies.Several studies...Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is the most prevalent type of chronic liver disease.However,the disease is underappreciated as a remarkable chronic disorder as there are rare managing strategies.Several studies have focused on determining NAFLD-caused hepatocyte death to elucidate the disease pathoe-tiology and suggest functional therapeutic and diagnostic options.Pyroptosis,ferroptosis,and necroptosis are the main subtypes of non-apoptotic regulated cell deaths(RCDs),each of which represents particular characteristics.Considering the complexity of the findings,the present study aimed to review these types of RCDs and their contribution to NAFLD progression,and subsequently discuss in detail the role of necroptosis in the pathoetiology,diagnosis,and treatment of the disease.The study revealed that necroptosis is involved in the occurrence of NAFLD and its progression towards steatohepatitis and cancer,hence it has potential in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.Nevertheless,further studies are necessary.展开更多
Background:Very few studies have been conducted regarding the optimal time interval between hysteroscopic adhesiolysis and the embryo transfer(ET).Investigation of this optimal time may be helpful for assisted reprodu...Background:Very few studies have been conducted regarding the optimal time interval between hysteroscopic adhesiolysis and the embryo transfer(ET).Investigation of this optimal time may be helpful for assisted reproductive technology.Therefore,we investigated effects of the interval between hysteroscopic adhesiolysis and ET upon in vitro fertilization(IVF)cycle outcomes.Methods:Patients were recruited between January 2014 and September 2017 at the Reproductive Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University.Patients who were diagnosed with intra-uterine adhesion(IUA)and underwent hysteroscopic adhesiolysis before fresh IVF-ET or intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection cycles were classified into three groups according to the interval between hysteroscopic adhesiolysis and ET:less than 90 days(Group 1),90 to 180 days(Group 2),and greater than 180 days(Group 3).Baseline characteristics,controlled ovarian stimulation(COS)response,and pregnancy outcomes after ET were compared.Analysis of variance or non-parametric tests were used to test numerical data.The Pearson’s Chi-squared test was used to test categorical data.Results:A total of 312 patients were recruited as follows:112 in Group 1,137 in Group 2,and 63 in Group 3.There were no differences in baseline and COS characteristics among the three groups.The live-birth rate in Group 2(40.1%)was significantly higher than that in Group 1(17.9%;χ^2=14.545,P<0.001).There were no significant differences in the rates of biochemical,ongoing,and clinical pregnancy,and biochemical and clinical pregnancy abortion,as well as stillbirth among the groups.In the mild IUA patients,the live-birth rate was significantly higher in Group 2(42.6%)compared with Group 1(22%;χ^2=8.413,P=0.004).In the moderate IUA patients,Group 2(35.7%)had a higher frequency of live births than Group 1(6.7%;χ^2=8.187,P=0.004).Conclusions:The optimal waiting period for fresh ET after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis was 90 to 180 days in the current study.展开更多
文摘Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is the most prevalent type of chronic liver disease.However,the disease is underappreciated as a remarkable chronic disorder as there are rare managing strategies.Several studies have focused on determining NAFLD-caused hepatocyte death to elucidate the disease pathoe-tiology and suggest functional therapeutic and diagnostic options.Pyroptosis,ferroptosis,and necroptosis are the main subtypes of non-apoptotic regulated cell deaths(RCDs),each of which represents particular characteristics.Considering the complexity of the findings,the present study aimed to review these types of RCDs and their contribution to NAFLD progression,and subsequently discuss in detail the role of necroptosis in the pathoetiology,diagnosis,and treatment of the disease.The study revealed that necroptosis is involved in the occurrence of NAFLD and its progression towards steatohepatitis and cancer,hence it has potential in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.Nevertheless,further studies are necessary.
文摘Background:Very few studies have been conducted regarding the optimal time interval between hysteroscopic adhesiolysis and the embryo transfer(ET).Investigation of this optimal time may be helpful for assisted reproductive technology.Therefore,we investigated effects of the interval between hysteroscopic adhesiolysis and ET upon in vitro fertilization(IVF)cycle outcomes.Methods:Patients were recruited between January 2014 and September 2017 at the Reproductive Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University.Patients who were diagnosed with intra-uterine adhesion(IUA)and underwent hysteroscopic adhesiolysis before fresh IVF-ET or intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection cycles were classified into three groups according to the interval between hysteroscopic adhesiolysis and ET:less than 90 days(Group 1),90 to 180 days(Group 2),and greater than 180 days(Group 3).Baseline characteristics,controlled ovarian stimulation(COS)response,and pregnancy outcomes after ET were compared.Analysis of variance or non-parametric tests were used to test numerical data.The Pearson’s Chi-squared test was used to test categorical data.Results:A total of 312 patients were recruited as follows:112 in Group 1,137 in Group 2,and 63 in Group 3.There were no differences in baseline and COS characteristics among the three groups.The live-birth rate in Group 2(40.1%)was significantly higher than that in Group 1(17.9%;χ^2=14.545,P<0.001).There were no significant differences in the rates of biochemical,ongoing,and clinical pregnancy,and biochemical and clinical pregnancy abortion,as well as stillbirth among the groups.In the mild IUA patients,the live-birth rate was significantly higher in Group 2(42.6%)compared with Group 1(22%;χ^2=8.413,P=0.004).In the moderate IUA patients,Group 2(35.7%)had a higher frequency of live births than Group 1(6.7%;χ^2=8.187,P=0.004).Conclusions:The optimal waiting period for fresh ET after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis was 90 to 180 days in the current study.
