Effects of Astragalus Powder on Serum Lipid and Body Fat Content of Fast Large-scale Quality Chickens

[ Objective] To study the effects of astragalus powder on serum lipids and body fat contents of fast large-scale quality chickens, and thus provide a theoretical basis for its application in poultry production,[ Method ] All the 180 1-day-old healthy Liangfeng chickens were randomly divided into six groups. Group 1 was the control group, fed with basal diet; group 2, group 3 and group 4 were fed with basal diet added with 0.75%, 1.0% and 1.25% astragalus powder, respectively; group 5 and group 6 were separately fed with basal diet added with 1.0% and 1.25% astragalus pow- der, but the astragalus powder was used for 10 d and then was forbidden for 10 d in turn during the whole experiment. The content of triglyceride （TG）, total cholesterol （TCHO）, high-density lipoprotein-Cholesterol （ HDL-C）, and low-density lipoprotein-Cholesterol （LDL-C） were respectively determined when the chickens were 35-day-old and 63-day-old, while the percentage of abdominal fat （PAF） as well as intramuscular fat （IMF） and subcutaneous fat ply （SFP） was measured when the chickens were 63-day-old. [ Result] In 35-day-old chickens, the levels of TCHO were sig- nificantly or very significantly lower in group 3, group 4, and group 6 than in control group （ P 〈0.05 or 0.01 ） ; the levels of LDL-C significantly lower in group 3 and group 6 （ P〈0. 05） ; the level of HDL-C significantly higher in group 5 （P〈0.05）. In 63-day-old chickens, the levels of TCHO and LDL-C were significantly or very significantly lower in group 3, group 4, and group 5 than in control group （ P 〈 0.05 or 0.01 ） while the levels of HDL-C were significantly higher in these groups; the PAF was significantly lower in group 3 （ P 〈 0.05）. [ Condasion] Astragalus powder should re- duce the levels of TG, TCHO and LDL-C, promote HDL-C content, and also play a certain regulative role in deposition of abdominal fat.

Effects of dietary fiber content and different fiber-rich ingredients on endogenous loss of fat and fatty acids in growing pigs

Background: Determination of the endogenous loss of fat(ELF) is used to adjust for the estimation of true total tract digestibility(TTTD) of fat in diets and ingredients.Any factor which affected ELF may further affect the digestibility of fat,including sources and concentrations of fat and fiber in the diet.There are some reports of determining the ELF using regression methods based on different levels of fat intake,while reports on effects of dietary fiber content and different fiber-rich ingredients in pig diets on ELF are very limited.Therefore,the objective of this study was to determine the effects of dietary fiber content and different fiber-rich ingredients on endogenous losses of fat and fatty acids at the end of ileum and throughout the entire intestinal tract in growing pigs.Methods: In Exp.1,the effect of fiber content on endogenous loss of fat was determined using six growing pigs(Duroc × Landrace × Yorkshire;27.6 ± 2.4 kg),fitted with a T-cannula at the end of ileum.The experimental design was a 6 × 6 complete Latin square design with six periods of feeding and six diets.The six experimental fat-free diets were formulated to include graded levels of neutral detergent fiber(NDF)(0,40,80,120,160 and 200 g/kg) and soybean hull(SH) was the only fiber source,providing 0,75,150,225,300 and 375 g/kg,respectively.Chromic oxide was included at4 g/kg in all diets as an indigestible marker.In Exp.2,six crossbred growing barrows(27.6 ± 1.6 kg) were used and the experimental design was the same as for Exp.1.The six fat-free diets were formulated to include six common fiber-rich ingredients and the concentration of NDF was 100 g/kg.The six fiber-rich ingredients were defatted rice bran(DRB),sugar beet pulp(SBP),rice hull(RH),corn germ meal(CGM),SH and wheat bran(WB) and they were fed at represented250,270,145,250,170 and 280 g/kg in the diet,respectively.Results: In Exp.1,the endogenous loss of fatty acids profile did not change as dietary NDF increased in growing pigs.The endogenous losses of fat,C16:0,C18:0,C18:1,C18:2,total unsaturated fatty acids(UFA) and total saturated fatty acids(SFA) in growing pigs at the end of ileum and throughout the entire intestinal tract increased linearly as NDF content of diets increased.The endogenous losses of fat,as well as C16:0 and C18:0 throughout the entire intestinal tract also increased quadratically as NDF content of diets increased.The ELF increased from 0.71 to 3.14 g/kg of dry matter intake(DMI) and 0.56 to 8.21 g/kg DMI at the end of ileum and throughout the entire intestinal tract in growing pigs,respectively.The ELF occurred in the hindgut except for the growing pigs fed 0 and 4% NDF in their diets.The endogenous losses of C16:0 and UFA occurred primarily in the upper regions of the gut and the greatest endogenous losses of C18:0 occurred in the hindgut.The endogenous losses of fat,individual SFA and total SFA throughout the entire intestinal tract were much greater than that at the end of ileum.However,the endogenous losses of individual UFA and total UFA were less throughout the intestinal tract than at the end of ileum.In Exp.2,the endogenous losses of fat at the end of ileum were greater in growing pigs fed CGM or WB diets.The endogenous loss of fatty acids profile changed to a slight degree at the end of ileum that the endogenous loss of UFA(particularly C18:1 and C18:2) in growing pigs fed CGM or WB diets were greater(P < 0.01) than that for the other four diets.The greatest(P < 0.01) endogenous loss of SFA(particularly C18:0) was in growing pigs fed the RH diet.The endogenous losses of fat,C16:0,C18:0 and SFA over the entire intestinal tract were much greater in growing pigs fed CGM or WB diets,whereas the lowest values were in growing pigs fed DRB diet.The ELF at the end of ileum in growing pigs fed CGM or WB diets were 3.50 or 4.17 g/kg DMI,respectively,and the ELF over the entire intestinal tract was 7.23 or 7.38 g/kg DMI.The contribution in percentage of ELF in the upper gut was greater than that in the hindgut of growing pigs fed DRB and RH diets,while the ELF in the upper gut and hindgut were equal in growing pigs fed SBP,CGM and WB diets.On the whole,the endogenous losses of C18:1 and C18:2 throughout the entire intestinal tract in growing pigs fed the six fiber-rich ingredients diets were less than losses at the end of ileum,whereas the endogenous loss of fat,C16:0,C18:0 and SFA were greater throughout the intestinal tract than at the end of ileum.Conclusion: The profile of loss in endogenous fatty acids did not change as dietary NDF increased in growing pigs and the endogenous losses of fatty acids(C16:0,C18:0,C18:1 and C18:2) fat,UFA and SFA increased linearly as NDF content increased in the diets of pigs.The endogenous losses of fat or fatty acids at the end of ileum were greater in growing pigs fed RH,CGM or WB diets.The endogenous losses of fat,fatty acids(C16:0 and C18:0) and SFA were greater over the entire intestinal tract in pigs fed CGM or WB diet,while these values were the lowest in growing pigs fed the DRB diet.The contribution in percentage losses of fat in the upper gut were greater than in the hindgut of growing pigs fed DRB and RH diets,while the contribution of losses of fat in the upper gut and hindgut were equal in growing pigs fed SBP,CGM and WB diets.In addition,the endogenous loss of individual or total UFA was less over the entire intestinal tract of growing pigs fed fiber diets than that at the end of ileum,and the greatest endogenous losses of fat,individual or total SFA were over the entire intestinal tract.Therefore,differences in fiber content and the nature of fiber-rich ingredients in diets of pigs have different effects to the endogenous losses of fat or fatty acids.Considering the requirement of fat or fatty acids of pigs,careful attention must be paid that the endogenous losses of fat and fatty acids when fiber ingredients are used in diets of pigs.

Monthly variation in the fat content of anchovy (Engraulis japonicus) in the Yellow Sea: implications for acoustic abundance estimation

Anchovy is a key species in the Yellow Sea ecosystem. An accurate estimate of anchovy abundance is vital for the management of the anchovy stock and measurement of the ecosystem response to changes in anchovy abundance. However, the acoustic fish abundance estimate may be biased by 30%-40% if the fat-content induced target strength variation is not taken into account. We measured the monthly variation in the fat content of anchovy (Engraulis japonicus) in the Yellow Sea, and evaluated the potential effect of variation in fat content on the acoustic assessment of anchovy abundance. The fat content of anchovy varied seasonally, with two maxima and two minima in a year. The highest fat content (14.75%) was measured in the pre-spawning period in May, and the lowest fat content (2.48%) was measured during the post-spawning period in October. Fat content appeared to correlate with water content, but not body size. Assuming that the target strength is decreased by 0.2dB for every 1% increase in fat content, the seasonal difference in the target strength of anchovy may be as high as 2.45 dB. Given this, the acoustic abundance estimate may be biased by between 43% and 76%. Our results highlight the need for more information on the changes in fat content of fishes whose abundance is estimated by acoustic surveys.

Integration of association and computational methods reveals functional variants of LEPR gene for abdominal fat content in chickens

Leptin receptor(LEPR)plays a vital role in obesity in humans and animals.The objective of this study is to assess LEPR functional variants for chicken adipose deposition by integration of association and in-silico analysis using a unique chicken population,the Northeast Agricultural University broiler lines divergently selected for abdominal fat content(NEAUHLF).Five online bioinformatics tools were used to predict the functionality of the single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)in coding region.Further,the possible structure–function relationship of high confidence SNPs was determined by bioinformatics analyses,including the conservation and stability analysis based on amino acid residues,prediction of protein ligand-binding sites,and the superposition of protein tertiary structure.Meanwhile,we analyzed the association between abdominal fat traits and 20 polymorphisms of chicken LEPR gene.The integrated results showed that rs731962924(N867I)and rs13684622(C1002R)could lead to striking changes in the structure and function of proteins,of which rs13684622(C1002R)was significantly associated with abdominal fat weight(AFW,P=0.0413)and abdominal fat percentage(AFP,P=0.0260)in chickens.Therefore,we are of the opinion that rs13684622(C1002R)may be an essential functional SNP affecting chicken abdominal fat deposition,and potentially applied to improvement of broiler abdominal fat in molecular marker-assisted selection(MAS)program.Additionally,the coupling of association with computer electronic predictive analysis provides a new avenue to identify important molecular markers for breeders.

Comparison on Two Different Instrumental Methods for Determination of Fat Content in Washed Cashmere

The aim of this study was to compare two different instrumental methods for determination of fat content in washed cashmere. The fat content in washed cashmere was determined using Soxhlet fat extraction unit and fiber grease extractor quickly, respectively. The results show that no significant difference was found between these two instrumental methods, and reliability of fiber grease extractor quickly was confirmed for deter- mination of fat content in washed cashmere. Therefore, the fiber grease extractor quickly can meet current standard for determination of fat content in washed cashmere.

Lysine 2-hydroxyisobutyrylation levels determined adipogenesis and fat accumulation in adipose tissue in pigs

Background Excessive backfat deposition lowering carcass grade is a major concern in the pig industry,especially in most breeds of obese type pigs.The mechanisms involved in adipogenesis and fat accumulation in pigs remain unclear.Lysine 2-hydroxyisobutyrylation(Khib),is a novel protein post-translational modification(PTM),which play an important role in transcription,energy metabolism and metastasis of cancer cells,but its role in adipogenesis and fat accumulation has not been shown.Results In this study,we first analyzed the modification levels of acetylation(Kac),Khib,crotonylation(Kcr)and succinylation(Ksu)of fibro-adipogenic progenitors(FAPs),myogenic precursors(Myo)and mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)with varied differentiation potential,and found that only Khib modification in FAPs was significantly higher than that in MSCs.Consistently,in parallel with its regulatory enzymes lysine acetyltransferase 5(KAT5)and histone deacetylase 2(HDAC2)protein levels,the Khib levels increased quadratically(P<0.01)during adipogenic differentiation of FAPs.KAT5 knockdown in FAPs inhibited adipogenic differentiation,while HDAC2 knockdown enhanced adipogenic differentiation.We also demonstrated that Khib modification favored to adipogenic differentiation and fat accumulation by comparing Khib levels in FAPs and backfat tissues both derived from obese-type pigs(Laiwu pigs)and lean-type pigs(Duroc pigs),respectively.Accordingly,the expression patterns of KAT5 and HDAC2 matched well to the degree of backfat accumulation in obese-and lean-type pigs.Conclusions From the perspective of protein translational modification,we are the first to reveal the role of Khib in adipogenesis and fat deposition in pigs,and provided new clues for the improvement of fat accumulation and distribution as expected via genetic selection and nutritional strategy in obese-type pigs.

Diabetes remission and nonalcoholic fatty pancreas disease

This editorial focuses on the relationship between nonalcoholic fatty pancreas disease(NAFPD)and the development and remission of type 2 diabetes(T2D).NAFPD is characterized by intrapancreatic fatty deposition associated with obesity and not associated with alcohol abuse,viral infections,and other factors.Ectopic fat deposition in the pancreas is associated with the development of T2D,and the underlying mechanism is lipotoxicβ-cell dysfunction.However,the results on the relationship between intrapancreatic fat deposition(IPFD)andβ-cell function are conflicting.Regardless of the therapeutic approach,weight loss improves IPFD,glycemia,andβ-cell function.Pancreatic imaging is valuable for clinically monitoring and evaluating the management of T2D.

The Relationship Between Fat Content and Biological Parameters of Bigeye Tuna(Thunnus obseus) in the Western Central Indian Ocean

Comparing fat content with physiological status can throw light on the reproduction and feeding behavior of the fish. The biological data of 586 bigeye tuna were collected from the longline fishery in the waters of Western Central Indian Ocean from November, 2012 to March, 2013. The spatial or temporal distribution of the fat content, and the relationships of fat content with gender, round weight, gonadal maturity and fork length were analyzed. A generalized additive model(GAM) was used to analyze the relationships between fat content and fork length(FL), gonadosomatic index(GSI), condition factor(K), and somatic index(SI). Results showed that: 1) the fat content of bigeye tuna was in the range of 3.1%–27.1% with the average 12.8%; 2) there were no significant geographical differences of average fat content(P > 0.05) among 1? squares in general; 3) there were no significant differences(P > 0.05) of the fat content for different genders, months, or gonad maturity stages; 4) there was an extremely significant correlation(P = 0.000) between fat content and FL and GSI. There was no significant correlation(P = 0.051) between fat content and K. There was a significant correlation(P = 0.003) between fat content and SI. The results of this study suggest that the fat content of the matured fish was relatively stable. The survey area was in a spawning region, and the survey period was the spawning season for bigeye tuna.

Determination of Isoflavone from Soybean Lines Cultivated in Jilin Province and Correlation Analysis between Isoflavone Content and Soybean Quality

[Objective]The aim of this study was to set up a high performance liquid chromatography for rapid determination of isoflavones from soybean and analyze the correlation between isofalvone content and protein or fat content. [Method]The isoflavones were firstly extracted by 80% methanol and then hydrolyzed at 100 ℃. The chromatographic separation adopted a reversed-phase C18 analytical column with binary high-pressure gradient elution,while its analysis time was 25 min and column temperature was 40 ℃. The diode array detector was used for monitoring with wavelength of 260 nm. The correlation between isofalvone content and protein or fat content was analyzed by data processing system Origin 6.0. [Result]The high performance liquid chromatograph for determination of isoflavones from soybean was verified to be accurate and reliable by methodology. The isoflavones of 85 soybean lines cultivated in Jilin Province were determined,and the results primarily showed the characters and ranges of isoflavones from soybean lines cultivated in Jilin Province,while the isoflavone content of soybeans ranged from 2.29 to 4.89 mg/g,and the average content was 3.36 mg/g. The isoflavone content of 5 soybean lines exceeded 4 mg/g,while there was a remarkably negative correlation between isoflavone content and protein content,and there was no significant positive correlation between isoflavone content and fat content. [Conclusion]The isoflavone content of soybean lines cultivated in Jilin Province is higher,so it is feasible for breeding the soybean lines with high isoflavone content and fat contetnt.

3.0T MRS与FATSAT对胰腺脂肪含量定量分析的可行性研究

目的探讨3.0T磁共振波谱测量技术(MR spectroscopy,MRS)与频率选择脂肪预饱和技术(fat saturation,FATSAT)对胰腺脂肪含量定量分析的可行性。方法对35例健康志愿者胰腺行双回波同去相位磁共振成像(in-phase and out-of-phase,IP/OP),MRS、FATSAT序列扫描,测量胰腺脂肪含量(fat content,FC),以IP/OP法测得值为标准进行相关性分析。结果IP/OP、FATSAT及MRS 3种方法测得35例志愿者胰腺平均脂肪含量分别为(8.2±2.0)%、(11.8±4.7)%及(8.8±4.6)%,MRS与IP/OP之间呈正相关(r=0.809,P<0.001),FATSAT与IP/OP之间无相关性(r=0.311,P=0.069)。结论在3.0T磁共振成像系统下,MRS对于胰腺脂肪的定量分析是可行的,而FATSAT不适用于胰腺脂肪的定量分析。

Effects of Dietary Copper Level on Blood and Tissue Copper Contents in Geese

In order to study the effect of dietary copper level on blood and tissue copper contents in geese, one-week Sichuan white geese were randomly divided in- to four groups, and the geese in the first, second, third and fourth groups were fed with diet with copper levels of 39.55, 127.60, 194.75 and 255.22 mg/kg, respective- ly. At the ages of 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks, the contents of copper in blood, liver, chest muscle and subcutaneous fat of the geese were determined. The effects of dietary copper level, age and sex on the blood and tissue copper contents of geese were analyzed by multivariate analysis of variance. The results showed that the di- etary copper level showed no significant effects on the blood and liver copper con- tents of geese （P〉0.05）; the chest muscle copper content of geese in the second group was significantly higher than that in the first group （P〈0.05）; the subcuta- neous fat copper content of geese in the fourth group was significantly higher than those in the other three groups （P〈0.01）; the age had significant effects on the blood, liver, chest muscle and subcutaneous fat copper contents of geese （P〈0.01）; and the sex showed no significant effects on the blood and tissue copper contents of geese （P〉0.05）.

Effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and inflammation

Glucagon-like peptide1 (GLP-1) is secreted from Langerhans cells in response to oral nutrient intake. Glucagon- like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are a new class of incretin-based anti-diabetic drugs. They function to stimulate insulin secretion while suppressing glucagon secretion. GLP-1-based therapies are now well established in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and recent literature has suggested potential applications of these drugs in the treatment of obesity and for protection against cardiovascular and neurological diseases. As we know, along with change in lifestyles, the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in China is rising more than that of viral hepatitis and alcoholic fatty liver disease, and NAFLD has become the most common chronic liver disease in recent years. Recent studies further suggest that GLP-1RAs can reduce transaminase levels to improve NAFLD by improving blood lipid levels, cutting down the fat content to promote fat redistribution, directly decreasing fatty degeneration of the liver, reducing the degree of liver fibrosis and improving inflammation. This review shows the NAFLD-associated effects of GLP-1RAs in animal models and in patients with T2DM or obesity who are participants in clinical trials. (C) 2014 Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.

Skeletal muscle loss is associated with diabetes in middle-aged and older Chinese men without non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

BACKGROUND Skeletal muscle,a key insulin target organ,has been reported to be associated with diabetes mellitus(DM).Compared to non-diabetic patients,diabetic patients have decreased muscle mass and a higher prevalence of sarcopenia,and patients with sarcopenia may be at increased risk of developing diabetes.In individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD),sarcopenia is associated with the severity of fibrosis and steatosis.Previous studies have demonstrated that NAFLD is strongly associated with DM and sarcopenia.AIM To determine the relationship between skeletal muscle mass and DM in Chinese middle-aged and elderly men,and whether the association is affected by NAFLD.METHODS Skeletal muscle mass was calculated as appendicular skeletal muscle mass(ASM)in kg/body weight×100%.Liver fat content(LFC)was measured using a quantitative ultrasound method.RESULTS As the ASM decreased,fasting blood glucose(FBG),2-h postprandial blood glucose(2hBG),and LFC increased in both genders,as did the prevalence of DM and NAFLD.Spearman analysis showed that the ASM was negatively correlated with the FBG,2hBG,and LFC.Stepwise logistic regression analysis showed that after adjustments,the ASM quartile was negatively associated with the presence of DM in males,but not in females.Subgroup analysis showed that the ASM quartiles remained negatively correlated with the presence of DM in the non-NAFLD population(including males and females),but no correlation was found between ASM quartiles and the presence of DM in the NAFLD population.When stratified by LFC quartiles,ASM was negatively correlated with the presence of DM in the first and second LFC quartiles in males.CONCLUSION Skeletal muscle mass loss was shown to be associated with the presence of DM in males,but not in females;NAFLD weakens this association.The results suggested that the stratified management of diabetes mellitus should be considered according to skeletal muscle mass and NAFLD.

Flavonoid Contents and Antioxidant Activity in Fruit,Vegetables and Other Types of Food

Flavonoids are a class of natural polyphenolic compounds which cannot be synthesized by humans. These substances possess a series of biological properties, acting on biological systems as antioxidants. The purpose of this study was to analyze the properties of certain foods, determining the total flavonoids as well as their antioxidant activity and fat concentration. We evaluated several foods purchased at the local market, with respect to its antioxidant activity, using two experimental models, the discoloration of DPPH˙ radical and ABTS-. Some foods such as pitanga showed antioxidant activity. The lipid content of fatty foods like aaí, cacao and cupuaú was determined. Other foods, including pitanga, aaí, cacao and cupuaú, were evaluated for flavonoid content and antioxidant activity using multivariate statistical analysis (PCA) as a statistical tool to evaluate the correlation between these two parameters. As samples with ED50 up to 500 μg/mL show promising antioxidant activity, several Brazilian fruit and vegetables could be consumed to this end, with a good correlation between flavonoid content and antioxidant activity in most samples. The daily dose of different types of food for antioxidant activity has been calculated based on these results.

Extraction, Methylation and Quantification of Fatty Acids in Fast Food Items and Its Health Implications

The research is designed to study the relationship of intake of fatty acids through fast food items, consumption trends and related health issues. Fried food products most commonly consumed at restaurants were selected. Food outlets of both branded and non-branded vendors were included in the study for comparison. Total fat content, Fatty acids and Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME’s) in food samples were determined experimentally using titrimetric and spectrophotometric methods. Fatty acids of Stearic, Oleic and Myristic were extracted from each food sample using petroleum ether as extracting solvent, followed by conversion to FAME’s by treating the filtrate with methylamine, ethanol and sulphuric acid. A survey analysis using the questionnaire as a tool was also conducted. The results showed variable concentration in each sample. Total fat content was highest in French fries, followed by fish and chicken. Among the fatty acids, Stearic acid was found higher in concentration than other two fatty acids. The study concluded that the level of saturated fatty acids was 0.4 g (7.6%), which was securely under the allowable limit of daily value (on a 2000 calorie diet) of 3 g (15%).

How to select the quantitative magnetic resonance technique for subjects with fatty liver:A systematic review

BACKGROUND Early quantitative assessment of liver fat content is essential for patients with fatty liver disease.Mounting evidence has shown that magnetic resonance(MR)technique has high accuracy in the quantitative analysis of fatty liver,and is suitable for monitoring the therapeutic effect on fatty liver.However,many packaging methods and postprocessing functions have puzzled radiologists in clinical applications.Therefore,selecting a quantitative MR imaging technique for patients with fatty liver disease remains challenging.AIM To provide information for the proper selection of commonly used quantitative MR techniques to quantify fatty liver.METHODS We completed a systematic literature review of quantitative MR techniques for detecting fatty liver,following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses protocol.Studies were retrieved from PubMed,Embase,and Cochrane Library databases,and their quality was assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Studies criteria.The Reference Citation Analysis database(https://www.referencecitationanalysis.com)was used to analyze citation of articles which were included in this review.RESULTS Forty studies were included for spectroscopy,two-point Dixon imaging,and multiple-point Dixon imaging comparing liver biopsy to other imaging methods.The advantages and disadvantages of each of the three techniques and their clinical diagnostic performances were analyzed.CONCLUSION The proton density fat fraction derived from multiple-point Dixon imaging is a noninvasive method for accurate quantitative measurement of hepatic fat content in the diagnosis and monitoring of fatty liver progression.

达格列净对2型糖尿病病人肝脏脂肪含量及胱抑素C的影响

目的:比较使用达格列净+二甲双胍联合用药与单纯使用二甲双胍治疗对2型糖尿病病人肝脏脂肪含量(LFC)和胱抑素C(Cys C)水平的影响。方法:选取住院病人121例,按照治疗方案不同分为二甲双胍治疗组(甲组,n=51)和二甲双胍联合达格列净治疗组(乙组,n=70),所有病人均连续稳定使用上述治疗方案达半年以上,利用氢质子磁共振波谱法检测LFC,血清Cys C水平使用免疫比浊法进行检测,收集病人的一般人口学资料及实验室检测指标数据。分析不同实验室指标与LFC的关联,探讨不同治疗方式及其他实验指标对LFC和Cys C的影响。结果:2组病人的年龄、性别构成比、患病时长和体质量指数(BMI)的差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);与甲组相比,乙组病人的LFC、血清Cys C水平、总胆固醇(TC)均明显降低(P<0.05~P<0.01),但三酰甘油(TG)和极低密度脂蛋白(VLDL)均升高(P<0.05);甲组的非酒精性脂肪肝(90.2%)比例高于乙组(30.0%)(P<0.01);相关分析结果发现,BMI、空腹血糖(FBG)和Cys C均与LFC存在关联(P<0.05~P<0.01)。以LFC为因变量,BMI、FBG、Cys C、病程、TC、TG和药物治疗作为自变量进行多元线性回归分析,发现与甲组相比,乙组可降低0.440个单位的LFC(P<0.01);同时以Cys C为因变量,BMI、FBG、LFC、病程、TC、TG和药物治疗作为自变量进行多元线性回归分析,与甲组相比,乙组联合用药能够降低0.689个单位的血清Cys C(P<0.01)。结论:二甲双胍联合达格列净能有效降低2型糖尿病病人LFC、血清Cys C水平,是LFC、血清Cys C的重要影响因素。

不同EMS处理时间对大豆诱变后代主要品质含量变化影响分析

为探究不同EMS处理时间对大豆诱变后代主要品质含量变化的影响,文章利用0.5%EMS溶液处理大豆高蛋白品系公交1057-1,分别浸泡4、7和10 h(清水冲洗处理为对照),对播种后获得的连续4代诱变后代主要品质含量变化进行分析。结果表明,与对照相较,经EMS处理后的植株成活率随处理时间延长而降低。其中,经EMS-4处理后的植株成活率最高,为43.5%;经EMS-10处理后的植株成活率最低,仅为16.0%。不同EMS处理时间对大豆诱变后代的蛋白质含量影响显著,对脂肪含量影响不明显。其中经EMS-4处理的诱变后代蛋白质含量高于其他3组处理;经EMS-4处理后的M2代蛋白质含量发生显著分离,并出现超亲个体,脂肪含量变化不显著。

基于QCT探究腰椎骨密度、肝脏脂肪含量及血尿酸水平的相关性

目的基于QCT(quantitative computed tomography)对腰椎骨密度(bonemineral density,BMD)、腹内脂肪面积(visceral fat area,VFA)、肝脏脂肪含量以及血尿酸(serum uric acid,SUA)的相关性进行研究分析。方法选取本院2022年6月至2022年12月行中上腹部扫描的住院中老年患者233例,年龄41-80岁,其中男性119人,女性114人;对以上纳入研究人群的年龄、体重、身高、SUA等项目数据进行收集及整理,并计算出对应的体质指数(BMI);采用GE 256排Revolution CT扫描仪,并应用QCT测量软件测量腰椎骨密度、肝脏脂肪含量、VFA。结果腰椎BMD与SUA呈正相关,与肝脏脂肪含量、年龄、VFA呈负相关,P<0.05,均具有统计学意义;肝脏脂肪含量与年龄、BMI、VFA、SUA呈正相关,P<0.05,其统计学差异均具有意义;SUA与VFA、BMI呈正相关,P<0.05,均具有统计学意义。结论肝脏脂肪含量及年龄是影响腰椎BMD的危险性因素,SUA可能是影响骨代谢的保护性因素。随着SUA水平的升高,肝脏脂肪含量也随之增加,可能SUA是非酒精性脂肪性肝病(nonalcoholic fatty liver disease,NAFLD)发生的独立危险因素。

全直肠系膜切除术后吻合口瘘患者腹部成分特征分析

目的探讨直肠癌切除术后患者腹部成分与吻合口瘘发生的关系。方法选择2012年1月至2023年6月接受直肠前切除术的3109例直肠癌患者临床资料。将全部吻合口瘘患者作为吻合口瘘组,并按照与吻合口瘘患者性别相同、年龄差≤1岁、BMI≤1 kg/m 2但未发生吻合口瘘的条件进行1∶2匹配,作为对照组。收集患者一般资料和术前CT检查。通过Slice-O-Matic软件在CT平扫图像的第三腰椎(L3)平面的下边缘进行测量皮下脂肪面积、皮下脂肪厚度、骨骼肌面积、骨骼肌指数、内脏脂肪面积、腹腔前后径和腹腔横径。使用1∶2匹配的条件Logistic回归分析分析发生吻合口瘘的独立危险因素。利用R语言软件使用随机森林法探讨腹部成分相关参数对吻合口瘘发生的影响。结果共纳入吻合口瘘组76例,对照组152例。与对照组相比,吻合口瘘组患者的手术时间更长(P<0.001),术前血红蛋白(P<0.001)和白蛋白(P<0.001)水平更低,肿瘤直径更大(P<0.001),Dukes分期中C级比例更高(P<0.001)。吻合口瘘组患者的内脏脂肪面积较大(P<0.001),腹腔前后径较小(P<0.001),腹腔横径较小(P=0.001)。使用随机森林法分析结果可见腹腔横径、腹腔前后径和内脏脂肪面积是吻合口瘘形成的3个最重要的特征。多因素Logistic回归分析可见内脏脂肪面积增加(OR=1.035,P=0.014)是吻合口瘘发生的危险因素,而腹腔前后径较大(OR=0.956,P=0.039)、腹腔横径较大(OR=0.912,P=0.020)是发生吻合口瘘的保护因素。此外,肿瘤直径大,Dukes分期为B、C期为发生吻合口瘘的危险因素,而术前高水平白蛋白为保护因素(P均<0.05)。结论内脏脂肪含量高,腹部结构狭窄的直肠癌患者术后发生吻合口瘘风险较高。