Preparation and in vitro studies of microencapsulated cells releasing human tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2

Objective: To prepare microencapsulated cells releasing human tissue inhibitor ofmetalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2), and investigate their biological characteristics in vitro. Methods: Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells were stably transfected with a human TIMP-2 expression vector, encapsulated in barium alginate microcapsules and cultured in vitro. Morphological appearance of the microcapsules was observed under a light microscope. Cell viability was assessed using MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and reverse zymography were used to confirm the release of biologically active TIMP-2 from the microcapsules. Cryopreservation study of the microencapsulated cells was carried out using dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as preservative agent. Results: The microcapsules appeared like a sphere kept proliferating over the 6 weeks observed. No significant difference in TIMP-2 secretion was found between encapsulated and unencapsulated cells. Reverse zymography confirmed the bioactivity of MMP (matrix metalloproteinase) inhibition of TIMP-2.The cryopreservation process did not damage the microcapsule morphology nor the viability of the cells inside. Conclusion:Microencapsulated engineered CHO cells survive at least 6 weeks after preparation in vitro, and secrete bioactive TIMP-2 freely from the microcapsules.

Long noncoding RNAs HAND2-AS1 ultrasound microbubbles suppress hepatocellular carcinoma progression by regulating the miR-873-5p/tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2 axis

BACKGROUND Increasing data indicated that long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)were directly or indirectly involved in the occurrence and development of tumors,including hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Recent studies had found that the expression of lncRNA HAND2-AS1 was downregulated in HCC tissues,but its role in HCC progression is unclear.Ultrasound targeted microbubble destruction mediated gene transfection is a new method to overexpress genes.AIM To study the role of ultrasound microbubbles(UTMBs)mediated HAND2-AS1 in the progression of HCC,in order to provide a new reference for the treatment of HCC.METHODS In vitro,we transfected HAND2-AS1 siRNA into HepG2 cells by UTMBs,and detected cell proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)by cell counting kit-8 assay,flow cytometry,Transwell invasion assay and Western blotting,respectively.In addition,we transfected miR-837-5p mimic into UTMBs treated cells and observed the changes of cell behavior.Next,the UTMBs treated HepG2 cells were transfected together with miR-837-5p mimic and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2(TIMP2)overexpression vector,and we detected cell proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and EMT.In vivo,we established a mouse model of subcutaneous transplantation of HepG2 cells and observed the effect of HAND2-AS1 silencing on tumor formation ability.RESULTS We found that UTMBs carrying HAND2-AS1 restricted cell proliferation,invasion,and EMT,encouraged apoptosis,and HAND2-AS1 silencing eliminated the effect of UTMBs.Additionally,miR-873-5p targets the gene HAND2-AS1,which also targets the 3’UTR of TIMP2.And miR-873-5p mimic counteracted the impact of HAND2-AS1.Further,miR-873-5p mimic solely or in combination with pcDNA-TIMP2 had been transformed into HepG2 cells exposed to UTMBs.We discovered that TIMP2 reversed the effect of miR-873-5p mimic caused by the blocked signalling cascade for matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)2/MMP9.In vivo results showed that HAND2-AS1 silencing significantly inhibited tumor formation in mice.CONCLUSION LncRNA HAND2-AS1 promotes TIMP2 expression by targeting miR-873-5p to inhibit HepG2 cell growth and delay HCC progression.

Effects of benazepril on renal function and kidney expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 in diabetic rats

Background Excessive deposition of extraceUular matrix （ECM） in the kidney is the hallmark of diabetic nephropathy. Increased matrix synthesis has been well documented but the effects of diabetes on degradative pathways, particularly in the in vivo setting. The renal protective effect of these pathways on matrix accumulation has not been fully elucidated. The present study was understaken to investigate the activity of matrix metalloproteinase-2 （MMP-2）, the expression of MMP-2 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 （TIMP-2） in kidney tissues of diabetic rats, and to explore the degradative pathway of type Ⅳ collagen （Ⅳ-C） and the renal protective effects of ACE inhibition- benazepril.

Correlations between papillary thyroid cancer and peripheral blood levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2, matrix metalloproteinase-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2

Background The relationship between the presence of metalloproteinases and thyroid cancer remains unknown, and many controversies still exist in this field. The objective of this study was to investigate the correlations between papillary thyroid cancer and peripheral blood levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2, matrix metalloproteinase-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1, and tissue inhibitor of metall0Proteinase-2. Methods The correlations were studied bY detecting the levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2, matrix metalloproteinase-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloProteinase-1, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 by enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay and reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction in the peripheral blood of 30 patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma, 27 patients with benign thyroid disease, and 25 hea !hy vo!unteers. Results The leve!s of matrix metalloproteinase-2, matrix metalloproteinase-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 in the peripheral blood of patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma were significantly higher than those in the peripheral blood of patients with benign thyroid disease and healthy volunteers （P 〈0.05）. However, there were no significant differences between patients with benign thyroid disease and healthy volunteers （P 〉0.05）. The accuracy of detection by both enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay and reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction in the papillary thyroid cancer group was 83.33%. Conclusions The levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2, matrix metalloproteinase-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 in the peripheral blood are helpful in identifying thyroid carcinoma and aid in preoperative assessment.

Cloning and expressing a recombinant human tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2(TIMP-2)in methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris and its characterizations

To obtain human tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2(TIMP-2)cDNA and the secretory expression of TIMP-2 gene in Pichia pastoris,we designed and synthesized a 618 base pairs artificial gene coding for the TIMP-2 with a computer-aided design method using a standard chemical synthesis technique,which was composed of frequently used codons in the highly expressed Pichia pastoris genes.Then the synthetic gene encoding TIMP-2 was checked by means of dideoxynucleotide sequencing.The verified gene of TIMP2 was cloned to the Escherichia coli-yeast shuttle vector of pPIC9 to construct a recombinant plasmid pPIC9-T2.The plasmid was transformed into GS115 cells of the methylotrophic yeast,Pichia pastoris by electroporation,and we got the expression cell through phenotype selection and induction with methanol.Separation,purification,and bioactivity analysis of the expressed products were performed.

Effects of irbesartan on the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2/ tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat kidney

Glomerular hypertrophy and progressive expansion of extracelluar matrix (ECM) have been regarded as the early feature of diabetic nephropathy (DN), which leads to accumulation of ECM and thickening of glomerular basement membrane, and subsequently induces renal fibrosis. Both increasing synthesis and decreasing degradation of matrix components are responsible for matrix accumulation. The later may play more important role in DN that involves a number of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). MMPs are a family of proteolytic enzymes whose activity is tightly regulated by tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs), and the MMP/TIMP ratio is critical for coordinating matrix production and degradation. 1 Recently, considerable evidence suggests that the intrarenal renin-angiotensin system plays an important role in the development of DN. 2 Blockade of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) by angiotensin-coverting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin Ⅱ receptor antagonist (AIIRA) delays the progression of renal injury associated with diabetes. 3 AIIRA has been regarded as the first line choice for DN therapy. However, the potential mechanism for AIIRA in the ECM degradative pathway has not been fully elucidated. The present study is to investigate the effect of Irbesartan (Irb), a newly developed AIIRA, on renal expression of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats.

Expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in hepatic stellate cells during rat hepatic fibrosis and its intervention by IL-10

AIM: To investigate the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in hepatic fibrosis and the antifibrogenic role of exogenous interleukin-10 (IL-10).METHODS: Hepatic fibrosis was induced by CCl4administration and 60 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into normal control group (group N, 8rats), CCl4-induced group (group C, 28 rats) and IL-10-treated group (group I, 24 rats). At the beginning of the 7th and 11th wk, rats in each group were routinely perfused with pronase E and type Ⅳ collagenase through portal vein catheter and the suspension was centrifuged by 11%Nycodenz density gradient to isolate hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). RT-PCR was used to analyze mRNA of MMP-2 and TIMP-1 from freshly isolated cells. Densitometric data were standardized with β-actin signals. Immunocytochemistry was performed to detect MMP-2 and TIMP-1 expression in HSC cultured for 72 h.RESULTS: Compared to group N in the 7th wk, MMP-2and TIMP-1 mRNA increased in group C (P= 0.001/0.001)and group I (P = 0.001/0.009). The level of MMP-2 and TIMP-1 mRNA in group I was significantly lower than that in group C (P= 0.001/0.001). In the 11th wk, MMP-2 mRNAin group I was still lower than that in group C (P = 0.005),but both dropped compared with that in the 7th week (P = 0.001/0.004). TIMP-1 mRNA in group I was still lower than that in group C (P= 0.001), and increased in group C (P = 0.001) while decreased in group I (P = 0.042)compared with that in the 7th wk. Same results were found by immunocytochemistry.CONCLUSION: Expression of MMP-2 and TIMP-1 is increased in hepatic fibrosis. IL-10 exhibits an antifibrogenic effect by suppressing MMP-2 and TIMP-1 expression.

Targeting epicardial adipose tissue:A potential therapeutic strategy for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction(HFpEF)is a heterogeneous syndrome with various comorbidities,multiple cardiac and extracardiac pathophysiologic abnormalities,and diverse phenotypic presentations.Since HFpEF is a heterogeneous disease with different phenotypes,individualized treatment is required.HFpEF with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)represents a specific phenotype of HFpEF,with about 45%-50% of HFpEF patients suffering from T2DM.Systemic inflammation associated with dysregulated glucose metabolism is a critical pathological mechanism of HFpEF with T2DM,which is intimately related to the expansion and dysfunction(inflammation and hypermetabolic activity)of epicardial adipose tissue(EAT).EAT is well established as a very active endocrine organ that can regulate the pathophysiological processes of HFpEF with T2DM through the paracrine and endocrine mechanisms.Therefore,suppressing abnormal EAT expansion may be a promising therapeutic strategy for HFpEF with T2DM.Although there is no treatment specifically for EAT,lifestyle management,bariatric surgery,and some pharmaceutical interventions(anti-cytokine drugs,statins,proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors,metformin,glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists,and especially sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors)have been shown to attenuate the inflammatory response or expansion of EAT.Importantly,these treatments may be beneficial in improving the clinical symptoms or prognosis of patients with HFpEF.Accordingly,well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed to validate the efficacy of current therapies.In addition,more novel and effective therapies targeting EAT are needed in the future.

Matrix metalloproteinase-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 expression in early focal cerebral infarction following urokinase thrombolysis in rats

Activity of matrix metalloproteinase-9 increases following cerebral ischemia/reperfusion, and is associated with cerebral microvascular permeability, blood-brain barrier destruction, inflammatory cell infiltration and brain edema. Matrix metalloproteinase-9 also likely participates in thrombolysis. A rat model of middle cerebral artery infarction was established by injecting autologous blood clots into the internal carotid artery. At 3 hours following model induction, urokinase was injected into the caudal vein. Decreased neurological severity score, reduced infarct volume, and increased expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 were observed in the cerebral cortex 24 hours after urokinase thrombolysis. These results suggest that urokinase can suppress damage in the acute-early stage of cerebral infarction.

Expression of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in progression muscular dystrophy

Objective Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 （TIMP-1） is a muhifunctional protein that has thc capacity to modify cellular activities and to modulate matrix turnover. This paper revealed the contributive role of TIMP-1 in progressive muscular dystrophy （PMD）. Methods We examined the expression and cellular localization of TIMP-1 protein using biopsied frozen muscle from patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy （DMD）, Becker muscular dystrophy （BMD） , congenital muscular dystrophy （CMD） by immunohistochemistry, double immunofluorescence and Western blot analysis. Results The results of immunohistochemistry and double immunofluorescence showed that TIMP-1 was positive only in vascular endothelial cells of normal muscles. Immunohistochemistry and Western blot analysis showed that the staining intensity was distinctly increased in some dystrophic muscles of PMD for TIMP-1. Double immunofluorescence revealed that TIMP-1 strongly expressed in the regenerating muscle fibers, macrophages and macrophage infiltrating necrotic fibers. Some activated fibroblasts in endomysium and perimysium of DMD and CMD muscles were also positive for TIMP- 1. Conclusion The functional consequence of overexpression of TIMP-1 in the dystrophic muscles is unknown, but the elevated local expression of TIMP-1 in diseased muscles of PMD and their distinct distribution pattern provide evidence that TIMP-1 may participate in the pathogenesis of PMD.

Correlation of matrix metalloproteinase－2, －9, tissue inhibitor－1 of matrix metalloproteinase and CD44 variant 6 in head and neck cancer metastasis

This study aimed to explore the molecular mechanism in tumor invasion and metastasis. The ex-pression of matrix metalloproteinase-2,-9 (MMP-2,MMP-9), tissue inhibitor-1 of matrix metalloprote inase(TIMP-1) , cell adhesion molecule 44 variant 6 (CD44v6) , HER2/neu and p53 was investigated in 154 pa-tients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) by ABC and ImmunoMax immunohistochemical method. Their clinical relevance and correlation were analysed. The expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1,CD44v6, HER2/neu and p53 was found in cancer cells in 87.01%, 85.71%, 68. 18%, 98.05%,55.19% and 50.65% cases respectively. Linear regression and correlation analysis revealed that there wasclose positive relationship ( P < 0.05) between the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9, TIMP-1 and CD44v6,HER2/neu and MMP-9, MMP-2 and p53. Up-regulation of MMP-2 was accompanied by advanced T stage( P < 0.01 ) . There was also a trend of MMP-2 expression being related with tumor metastasis. Increased ex-pression of HER2/neu was found in patients with tumor recurrence( P < 0.05 ) . The expression of TIMP-1 washigher in laryngeal cancer than that in pharyngeal cancer, and higher in keratinizing and non-keratlnizing SCC than that in basaloid SCC ( P < 0.05 ) . These findings suggested that MMP-2 and MMP-9, HER2/neu andMMP-9, MMP-2 and p53 had a coordinate function in aggression of tumor; that MMP-2 had a more important function than MMP-9 in tumor invasion and metastasis; and that HER2/neu might serve as a biomarker forpoor prognosis in HNSCC.

Imbalance of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor-1 may contribute to hemorrhage in cerebellar arteriovenous malformations

In this study, we determined the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 and matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor-1 and -2 in brain tissues and blood plasma of patients undergoing surgery for cerebellar arteriovenous malformations or primary epilepsy （control group）. Immunohistochemistry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay revealed that the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor-1 was significantly higher in patients with cerebellar arteriovenous malformations than in patients with primary epilepsy. The ratio of matrix metalloproteinase-9 to matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor-1 was significantly higher in patients with hemorrhagic cerebellar arteriovenous malformations compared with those with non-hemorrhagic malformations. Matrix metalloproteinase-2 and matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor-2 levels were not significantly changed. These findings indicate that an imbalance of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor-I, resulting in a relative overabundance of matrix metalloproteinase-9, might be the underlying mechanism of hemorrhage of cerebellar arteriovenous malformations.

Expressions of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor

BACKGROUND： Matrix metalloproteinase-9 （MMP-9） can degrade collagen IV （the main structural ingredient of basilar membrane）, and it also plays an important role in tumor vascularization, tumor cell progression, formation of metastatic focus, etc. Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 （T1MP-1） can bind with MMP-9 to form 1 ： 1 compound and inhibit its activity, and can negatively regulate the tumor progression and metastasis. OBJECTIVE： To analyze the relationship of MMP-9 and T1MP-1 expressions with the pathological grade, metastasis and prognosis of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor （MPNST）. DESIGN： An observational comparative experiment. SETTING： Heze Medical College. PARTICIPANTS： Fifty-eight surgical pathological samples, which were clearly diagnosed to be MPNST, were collected from the pathological laboratory archives in the Department of Pathology, Heze Municipal Hospital from January 1988 to December 2003. The MPNST pathological types were common tumor in 53 cases, malignant triton tumor in 2 cases, epithelial MPNST in 2 cases and MPNST with gland differentiation in 1 case. The pathological grade was grade 1 in 11 cases, grade 2 in 24 cases and grade 3 in 23 cases. Besides, the resected tumor samples of 20 patients with benign peripheral nerve tumor （10 cases of nerve sheath tumor and 10 cases of neurofibromatosis） and the normal peripheral nerves （by-products of some surgeries） of 5 patients were also collected. The samples were used with the approval of the patients. Rat-anti-human MMP-9, TIMP-1 monoclonal antibody and S-P kit were purchased from Fuzhou Maixin Biotechnology, Co.,Ltd. METHODS： The documented paraffin blocks were again prepared to sections of 5 lJ m. The expressions of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 in the samples were detected with mmunohistochemical S-P method. The relationships of the MPNST severity, recurrence, metastasis and survival rate with the expressions of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 were analyzed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Relationships of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 expressions with the MPNST severity and prognosis. RESULTS： ①Expressions of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 in three tissues： MMP-9 and TIMP-1 stainings were mainly observed in cytoplasm. Among the 58 MPNST patients, the MMP-9 expression was significantly higher than those in normal peripheral nerve and benign tumor （P 〈 0.05）, while the TIMP-1 expression in MPNST was lower than those in normal peripheral nerve and benign tumor （P 〈 0.05）. ②Relationship of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 expressions with the severity and prognosis of MPNST： The expressions of both proteins were observed in the four subtypes. The positive expression of MMP-9 in the MPNST patients of grades 2 - 3 was significantly higher than that in the MPNST patients of grade 1 （P 〈 0.05）, while the expression of MMP-9 was significantly lower than that in the MPNST patients of grade 1 （P 〈 0.05）. The metastatic rate was positively correlated with MMP-9 expression （r =1.696, P 〈 0.05）, but negatively correlated with TIMP-1 expression （r = - 2.125, P 〈 0.05）. CONCLUSION： MMP-9 and TIMP-1 are associated with MPNST pathological grades and metastasis, and can be used as the indicators for judging the severity and orognosis of MPNST.

Occurrence of Two Distinct types of Tissue Inhibitors of Metallo-proteinases-2 in Fugu rubripes

In this study, genes of two distinct tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases-2 (TIMP-2) from Japanese puffer fishFugu rubripes, Fugu TIMP-2a and TIMP-2b, were cloned. The open reading frames of Fugu TIMP-2a and TIMP-2b cDNAsare composed of 660 and 657 nucleotides and 220 and 219 amino acids, respectively. Both Fugu TIMP-2s contain 12 cysteineresidues, which might form six disulfide bonds as in other animals’ TIMP-2s. Reverse-transcribed polymerase chain reactionanalysis showed the mRNAs of Fugu TIMP-2a and TIMP-2b to be expressed in some tissues examined with different expres-sion patterns. These findings suggest that the two distinct Fugu TIMP-2s might perform different functions in Fugu tissues.

Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinase and Its Tissue Inhibitor in Haemangioma

The action mechanism of matrix metalloproteinases-2 （MMP-2） and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-2 （TIMP-2） in the genesis, development and degeneration of haemangioma was investigated by detecting their expression in the tissue of haemangioma in different phases by using the immunohistochemistry. Fifty paraffin-embedded specimens of skin capillary haemangioma were collected, which were documented in the Department of Pathology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University from 2000 to 2006. All samples were stained by regular HE method, and proliferative cell nuclear antigen （PCNA） was tested by immunohistochemical S-P method. The samples were classified according to the Mulliken criteria and the expression pattern of PCNA. Immunohistochemical S-P method was ap- plied to detect the expression of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in proliferative and degenerative phases of cutaneous capillary haemangioma, and in normal skin tissues. In combination with the detection of the expression of factor Ⅷ-related antigen, it was verified that in haemangioma tissues, the cells expressing MMP-2 and TIMP-2 were vascular endothelial cells. The MMP-2 and TIMP-2 expression was quantitatively analyzed by image analysis system （HPIAS-1000）, and one-way ANOVA（107） and SNK（q） test were done to analyze average absorbance （A） and positive area rate of immunohistochemically positive particles by using SPSS11.5. The results showed： （1） Among 50 samples of haemangioma, there were 26 proliferative haemangiomas, and 24 degenerative haemangiomas, respectively; （2） The expression of MMP-2 was weak in normal vascular endothelial cells, cytoplasm of connective tissues and extracellular matrix around blood vessels. The expression of MMP-2 in proliferative group was significantly higher than in degenerative group and control group （normal skin） （P〈0.05）, but there was no statistically significant difference between the latter two groups; （3） TIMP-2 was highly expressed in normal tissues, degenerative vascular endothelial cells, cytoplasm of connective tissues and extracellular matrix around blood vessels. The expression level of TIMP-2 in proliferative phase was significantly lower than in degenerative phase （P〈0.05）, and the expression of TIMP-2 in proliferative phase was significantly different from that in degenerative phase and normal tissues （P〈0.05）. It was concluded that in proliferative phase of haemangioma, MMP-2 may promote over-proliferation of endothelial cells of haemangioma, and in degenerative phase, TIMP-2 can inhibit the proliferation of endothelial cells of haemangioma. The two substances play important roles in the genesis, development and degeneration of haemangiomas.

重度烧伤患者入院时尿[TIMP-2]×[IGFBP7]水平与早期肾损伤的关系

目的 探讨重度烧伤患者入院时尿组织金属蛋白酶抑制剂-2[TIMP-2]×胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白7[IGFBP7]水平与早期肾损伤的关系。方法 选取2018年11月—2022年6月本院收治的77例重度烧伤患者设为重度组、77例轻中度烧伤患者设为轻中度组,另选取同期77例体检正常者为正常组。比较3组尿[TIMP-2]×[IGFBP7]水平及血清胱抑素C(CysC)水平。根据重度烧伤患者在住院期间是否发生肾早期损伤分为非肾损伤组(45例)和肾损伤组(32例),比较非肾损伤组、肾损伤组重度烧伤患者尿[TIMP-2]×[IGFBP7]水平及血清CysC水平。分析入院时尿[TIMP-2]×[IGFBP7]、血清CysC对重度烧伤患者并发肾损伤的预测价值。结果 重度组烧伤患者尿[TIMP-2]×[IGFBP7]水平及血清CysC水平高于正常组、轻中度组(P<0.05),轻中度组烧伤患者尿[TIMP-2]×[IGFBP7]水平及血清CysC水平高于正常组(P<0.05)。肾损伤组重度烧伤患者尿[TIMP-2]×[IGFBP7]、血清CysC水平高于非肾损伤组(P<0.05)。入院时尿[TIMP-2]×[IGFBP7]、血清CysC预测重度烧伤患者并发肾损伤的AUC分别为0.873、0.699,截断值分别为1.06 [(ng/mL)^(2)/1000]、5.52 mmol/L,灵敏度分别为84.4%、59.4%,特异度分别为89.9%,73.3%。结论 发生早期肾损伤的重度烧伤患者入院时尿[TIMP-2]×[IGFBP7]水平及血清CysC水平较高,[TIMP-2]×[IGFBP7]水平或可成为预测重度烧伤患者并发肾损伤的潜在指标,为临床评估重度烧伤并发肾损伤提供参考。

前列腺突入膀胱程度及尿TIMP-2水平与前列腺增生患者膀胱出口梗阻严重程度的相关性分析

目的研究前列腺突入膀胱程度(Intravesical prostatic protrusion,IPP)及尿金属蛋白酶组织抑制剂-2(Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2,TIMP-2)与前列腺增生患者膀胱出口梗阻(Bladder outlet obstruction,BOO)严重程度的相关性。方法收集99例良性前列腺增生(Benign prostatic hyperplasia,BPH)患者纳入本研究,收集患者临床资料,检测患者IPP及尿TIMP-2,对患者进行尿动力学检测。根据国际前列腺症状评分(International prostate symptom score,IPSS)将患者分为3组,0~7评分为轻度组,共42例,8~19分为中度组,共25例,20~35分为重度组,共32例。采用Logistic回归分析3组患者的临床资料、IPP、尿TIMP-2、膀胱出口梗阻指数(Bladder outlet obstruction,BOOI)的相关性。采用受试者工作特征曲线(Receiver operating characteristic,ROC)分析IPP、TIMP-2检测预测BOO的敏感性。结果使用单因素方差分析法分析3组患者的临床指标,随着患病程度加重,年龄、TPV、IPSS、IPP、尿TIMP-2水平均有增加趋势,尿动力学指标中Qmax下降,Pdet.Qmax、BOOI、PVR均升高,且差异具有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。相关性分析结果显示,3组患者BOOI与年龄、BMI、TPV、PVR无显著相关性(P均>0.05)。轻度组、中度组和重度组患者BOOI与IPP、尿TIMP-2以及IPSS均呈正相关(P均<0.05)。ROC曲线分析显示IPP与尿TIMP-2单独预测BOO均具有较强敏感性,IPP联合尿TIMP-2检测敏感性更高(P均<0.05)。结论IPP、尿TIMP-2与前列腺增生患者BOO严重程度具有相关性,且IPP联合尿TIMP-2预测BOO具有较高敏感性。

血清MMP2/TIMP2比值与老年2型糖尿病患者并发AS的相关性分析

目的探讨血清基质金属蛋白酶-2/金属蛋白酶组织抑制因子-2(MMP2/TIMP2)比值与老年2型糖尿病(T2DM)患者并发主动脉硬化(AS)之间的关系。方法回顾性分析2022年1月至2023年4月万宁市人民医院收治的180例初次诊断为T2DM的老年患者的临床资料,并根据是否并发AS[颈动脉-股动脉脉搏波传导速度(cfPWV)>10 m/s]分为AS组(n=69)和非AS组(n=111)。另选取同时期来院体检健康者采用倾向性评分法匹配90例为对照组。比较3组对象的一般资料、实验室指标以及血清MMP2、TIMP2水平和MMP2/TIMP2比值。采用Spearman相关分析探究老年T2DM患者cfPWV与各项指标的相关性。采用多因素logistic回归模型分析,老年T2DM患者并发AS的影响因素。绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线,分析并比较MMP2/TIMP2比值与多指标联合检测对老年T2DM患者并发AS的诊断价值。结果非AS组稳态模型胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)、血清三酰甘油(TG)、MMP2水平及MMP2/TIMP2比值高于对照组,血清TIMP2水平低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。AS组年龄、合并高血压比例高于非AS组(P<0.05)。AS组HOMA-IR、血清TG、MMP2水平及MMP2/TIMP2比值高于对照组和非AS组,血清TIMP2水平低于对照组和非AS组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。相关性分析结果显示,非AS组患者的cfPWV与HOMA-IR、TC、LDL-C、MMP2、MMP2/TIMP2比值呈正相关(r=0.217、0.264、0.216、0.197、0.703,P<0.05),与TIMP2呈负相关(r=-0.524,P<0.01);AS组患者cfPWV与MMP2、MMP2/TIMP2比值呈正相关(r=0.659、0.857,P<0.01),与TIMP2呈负相关(r=-0.532,P<0.01)。logistic回归分析显示,年龄增长(OR=1.108,95%CI:1.022~1.201,P=0.012)、高血压病(OR=2.877,95%CI:1.174~7.051,P=0.021)及MMP2/TIMP2比值升高(OR=5.147,95%CI:2.392~11.074,P<0.001)是老年T2DM患者并发AS的的独立危险因素。ROC曲线分析结果显示,MMP2/TIMP2比值及多指标联合检测诊断老年T2DM患者并发AS的曲线下面积分别为0.850(95%CI:0.789~0.899,P<0.01)和0.886(95%CI:0.831~0.929,P<0.01),灵敏度分别为73.91%、82.61%,特异度分别为89.19%、82.88%,约登指数分别为0.631、0.655。多指标联合检测的诊断效能明显大于MMP2/TIMP2比值,差异具有统计学意义(Z=2.233,P=0.026)。MMP2/TIMP2比值诊断老年T2DM患者并发AS的最佳截断值为3.23。结论MMP2/TIMP2比值升高为老年T2DM患者并发AS的独立危险因素,对老年T2DM并发AS的诊断有辅助价值,多指标联合检测可提高诊断效能。