This study was performed for investigation the relationship between variants of MTP gene polymorphism and the development of NAFLD in patients with and without MS.The study was included 174 NAFLD patients(106 with MS ...This study was performed for investigation the relationship between variants of MTP gene polymorphism and the development of NAFLD in patients with and without MS.The study was included 174 NAFLD patients(106 with MS and 68 without MS),and 141 healthy control subjects.The 493 G/T polymorphism of MTP gene was evaluated by PCR-RFLP method.The frequency of MTP TT genotype and T allele were significantly higher in NAFLD patients when compared to healthy controls.Moreover,a significant association in MTP gene polymorphism was observed in NAFLD patients with MS compared to NAFLD patients without MS and controls.Our study suggested that MTP 493 G/T gene polymorphism may act as susceptibility biomarker for NAFLD and MS.展开更多
Background and Aims:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a silent disease;its spectrum includes simple steatosis,nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and fibrosis.Pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines play roles in the p...Background and Aims:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a silent disease;its spectrum includes simple steatosis,nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and fibrosis.Pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines play roles in the pathogenesis of NAFLD and insulin resistance (IR).Moreover,plasma cell antigen-1 (PC-1) is related to IR and associated with NAFLD progression.Therefore,we aimed to detect biomarkers,ultrasonographic and anthropometric findings capable of differentiating NAFLD grades,since most previous investigators were concerned more with NAFLD patients without classifying them into grades.Methods:A total of 87 NAFLD patients (31 with grade 1 (mild NAFLD),26 with grade 2 (moderate NAFLD) and 30 with grade 3 (severe NAFLD) were included in the study,in addition to 47 controls (grade 0).All subjects underwent ultrasonographic examination for NAFLD diagnosis.Serum interleukin-10 (IL-10),plasma interleukin-18 (IL-18) and plasma PC-1 levels were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results:Homoeostasis model assessment (HOMA)-IR was higher in different NAFLD grades than in controls.Ultrasonographic and anthropometric findings and lipid profile indices (except for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol,which was decreased) were increased with NAFLD progression.Grade 3 patients showed significant increase in levels of IL-18 and significant decrease in IL-10 and PC-1 levels when compared to grade 1 patients.Conclusion:Anthropometric and ultrasonographic findings were valuable in differentiating NAFLD grades.IR is very important in NAFLD pathogenesis.IL-18,HOMA-index and PC-1 levels could be used to differentiate between NAFLD grades,together with other measurements.展开更多
Schistosomiasis is an ancient parasitic disease that has afflicted Egyptians since the time of the pharaohs.The disease is caused by lodged schistosome eggs in the host liver,evoking an immune response and leading in ...Schistosomiasis is an ancient parasitic disease that has afflicted Egyptians since the time of the pharaohs.The disease is caused by lodged schistosome eggs in the host liver,evoking an immune response and leading in some patients to the development of hepatic granuloma and fibrosis.Here,we review the epidemiology,immunopathogenesis,and clinical profile of schistosomiasis.This information may aid in the development of more efficacious treatments and improved disease prognosis.展开更多
基金This work was supported by grant from National Research Centre,Egypt(Project Number 10010205).
文摘This study was performed for investigation the relationship between variants of MTP gene polymorphism and the development of NAFLD in patients with and without MS.The study was included 174 NAFLD patients(106 with MS and 68 without MS),and 141 healthy control subjects.The 493 G/T polymorphism of MTP gene was evaluated by PCR-RFLP method.The frequency of MTP TT genotype and T allele were significantly higher in NAFLD patients when compared to healthy controls.Moreover,a significant association in MTP gene polymorphism was observed in NAFLD patients with MS compared to NAFLD patients without MS and controls.Our study suggested that MTP 493 G/T gene polymorphism may act as susceptibility biomarker for NAFLD and MS.
基金Funding for this research was provided by the Egyptian National Research Center (Project Number 10010205)
文摘Background and Aims:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a silent disease;its spectrum includes simple steatosis,nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and fibrosis.Pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines play roles in the pathogenesis of NAFLD and insulin resistance (IR).Moreover,plasma cell antigen-1 (PC-1) is related to IR and associated with NAFLD progression.Therefore,we aimed to detect biomarkers,ultrasonographic and anthropometric findings capable of differentiating NAFLD grades,since most previous investigators were concerned more with NAFLD patients without classifying them into grades.Methods:A total of 87 NAFLD patients (31 with grade 1 (mild NAFLD),26 with grade 2 (moderate NAFLD) and 30 with grade 3 (severe NAFLD) were included in the study,in addition to 47 controls (grade 0).All subjects underwent ultrasonographic examination for NAFLD diagnosis.Serum interleukin-10 (IL-10),plasma interleukin-18 (IL-18) and plasma PC-1 levels were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results:Homoeostasis model assessment (HOMA)-IR was higher in different NAFLD grades than in controls.Ultrasonographic and anthropometric findings and lipid profile indices (except for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol,which was decreased) were increased with NAFLD progression.Grade 3 patients showed significant increase in levels of IL-18 and significant decrease in IL-10 and PC-1 levels when compared to grade 1 patients.Conclusion:Anthropometric and ultrasonographic findings were valuable in differentiating NAFLD grades.IR is very important in NAFLD pathogenesis.IL-18,HOMA-index and PC-1 levels could be used to differentiate between NAFLD grades,together with other measurements.
文摘Schistosomiasis is an ancient parasitic disease that has afflicted Egyptians since the time of the pharaohs.The disease is caused by lodged schistosome eggs in the host liver,evoking an immune response and leading in some patients to the development of hepatic granuloma and fibrosis.Here,we review the epidemiology,immunopathogenesis,and clinical profile of schistosomiasis.This information may aid in the development of more efficacious treatments and improved disease prognosis.
