Purpose: To investigate the effects of Tribulus terrestris(TT) extracts on muscle mass, muscle damage, and anaerobic performances of trained male boxers and its mechanisms: roles of plasma androgen, insulin growth fac...Purpose: To investigate the effects of Tribulus terrestris(TT) extracts on muscle mass, muscle damage, and anaerobic performances of trained male boxers and its mechanisms: roles of plasma androgen, insulin growth factor 1(IGF-1), and IGF-1 binding protein-3(IGFBP-3).Methods: Fifteen male boxers were divided into exercise group(E, n = 7) and exercise plus TT group(E + TT, n = 8). The 2 groups both undertook3-week high-intensity and 3-week high-volume trainings separated by a 4-week rest. TT extracts(1250 mg/day) were orally administered by boxers in E + TT group. TT extract compositions were detected by UHPLC–Q-TOF/MS. Before and at the end of the 2 trainings, muscle mass, anaerobic performance, and blood indicators were explored.Results: Compared with E group, decreases of plasma CK(1591.5 ± 909.6 U/L vs. 2719.9 ± 832.5 U/L) and IGFBP-3(3075.5 ± 1072.5 ng/m L vs. 3950.8 ± 479.3 ng/m L) as well as increases of mean power(MP, 459.4 ± 122.3 W vs. 434.6 ± 69.5 W) and MP/body weight(MP/BW, 7.5 ± 0.9 W/kg vs. 7.1 ± 1.1 W/kg) were detected in E + TT group after a high-intensity training. For high-volume training, reduction of IGFBP-3(2946.4 ± 974.1 ng/m L vs. 3632.7 ± 470.1 ng/m L) and increases of MP(508.7 ± 103.2 W vs. 477.8 ± 49.9 W) and MP/BW(8.2 ± 0.3 W/kg vs.7.5 ± 0.9 W/kg) were detected in E + TT group, compared with E group. Muscle mass, blood levels of testosterone, dihydrotestosterone(DHT),and IGF-1 were not signifiantly changed between the 2 groups.Conclusion: Taking 1250 mg capsules containing TT extracts did not change muscle mass and plasma levels of testosterone, DHT, and IGF-1 but significantly alleviated muscle damage and promoted anaerobic performance of trained male boxers, which may be related to the decrease of plasma IGFBP-3 rather than androgen in plasma.展开更多
BACKGROUND A twin pregnancy can carry greater risks than singleton pregnancies.About 60 in 100 twin pregnancies result in spontaneous birth before 37 wk,which is associated with several complications in the premature ...BACKGROUND A twin pregnancy can carry greater risks than singleton pregnancies.About 60 in 100 twin pregnancies result in spontaneous birth before 37 wk,which is associated with several complications in the premature babies.Clinical detection of biomarkers may help to predict the possibility of premature birth so that corresponding interventions can be given to the pregnant women in a timely manner,in order to reduce the risk of preterm birth and improve the outcomes of the newborn infants.AIM To explore the clinical value of transvaginal ultrasound measurement of cervical length combined with insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1(IGFBP-1)hyperphosphorylation in cervical secretions as predictors of preterm delivery in twin pregnancies.METHODS A total of 254 pregnant women with twin pregnancies,who were admitted to Hainan General Hospital and underwent maternity examination,were selected as the study subjects from January 2015 to December 2018.All participants received transvaginal ultrasound measurement of cervical length and phosphorylated IGFBP-1(phIGFBP-1)test between 24 and 34 wk gestation.The pregnancy outcomes were analyzed.RESULTS Of the women with a positive phIGFBP-1 test result,preterm birth rate was higher in those with a cervical length≤25 mm than those with a cervical length>25 mm(all P<0.05).Similarly,in women with a negative phIGFBP-1 test result,preterm birth rate was higher in those with a cervical length≤25 mm than those with a cervical length>25 mm(all P<0.05).The sensitivity,specificity,and positive and negative predictive values of the phIGFBP-1 test combined with the cervical length test were 95.71%,91.21%,95.12%and 92.22%,respectively,for the prediction of preterm birth.CONCLUSION Cervical length combined with phIGFBP-1 tests is of value for the prediction of outcomes of preterm delivery in twin pregnancies.展开更多
目的探讨孕妇血清胰岛素样生长因子1(insulin like growth factor 1,IGF-1)、IGF-2、IGF结合蛋白3(IGF binding protein 3,IGFBP-3)与正常胎儿生长的关系。方法选择2010年1月至2011年5月于上海市浦东新区人民医院产前检查并分娩正常体...目的探讨孕妇血清胰岛素样生长因子1(insulin like growth factor 1,IGF-1)、IGF-2、IGF结合蛋白3(IGF binding protein 3,IGFBP-3)与正常胎儿生长的关系。方法选择2010年1月至2011年5月于上海市浦东新区人民医院产前检查并分娩正常体重儿的初产妇66例,分为妊娠16~18周、妊娠26~28周、妊娠37~40周3个阶段进行纵向观察,放射免疫法测定孕妇各阶段血清中IGF-1、IGF-2、IGFBP-3水平并进行对比分析。结果孕期母血IGF-1水平随着孕周增加明显上升,其中IGF-1水平在妊娠37~40周高于妊娠26~28周,妊娠26~28周高于妊娠16~18周,差异均有显著统计学意义(P均<0.01)。孕期母血IGF-2水平随孕周增加无明显改变,妊娠3阶段差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。母血IGFBP-3水平妊娠37~40周高于妊娠26~28周及妊娠16~18周期,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),而妊娠26~28周与妊娠16~18周无显著差异。妊娠16~18周、26~28周和37~40周3阶段母血IGF-1、IGF-2、IGFBP-3水平与正常新生儿出生体重无显著相关性。结论孕妇血清IGF-1、IGFBP-3水平与正常胎儿生长密切相关,IGF-1可作为临床评价不同阶段正常胎儿生长的指标,而IGFBP-3更多地反映了妊娠中晚期正常胎儿的生长。展开更多
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 31271274)the Graduate Education Innovation Projects (No. yjscx2014035)
文摘Purpose: To investigate the effects of Tribulus terrestris(TT) extracts on muscle mass, muscle damage, and anaerobic performances of trained male boxers and its mechanisms: roles of plasma androgen, insulin growth factor 1(IGF-1), and IGF-1 binding protein-3(IGFBP-3).Methods: Fifteen male boxers were divided into exercise group(E, n = 7) and exercise plus TT group(E + TT, n = 8). The 2 groups both undertook3-week high-intensity and 3-week high-volume trainings separated by a 4-week rest. TT extracts(1250 mg/day) were orally administered by boxers in E + TT group. TT extract compositions were detected by UHPLC–Q-TOF/MS. Before and at the end of the 2 trainings, muscle mass, anaerobic performance, and blood indicators were explored.Results: Compared with E group, decreases of plasma CK(1591.5 ± 909.6 U/L vs. 2719.9 ± 832.5 U/L) and IGFBP-3(3075.5 ± 1072.5 ng/m L vs. 3950.8 ± 479.3 ng/m L) as well as increases of mean power(MP, 459.4 ± 122.3 W vs. 434.6 ± 69.5 W) and MP/body weight(MP/BW, 7.5 ± 0.9 W/kg vs. 7.1 ± 1.1 W/kg) were detected in E + TT group after a high-intensity training. For high-volume training, reduction of IGFBP-3(2946.4 ± 974.1 ng/m L vs. 3632.7 ± 470.1 ng/m L) and increases of MP(508.7 ± 103.2 W vs. 477.8 ± 49.9 W) and MP/BW(8.2 ± 0.3 W/kg vs.7.5 ± 0.9 W/kg) were detected in E + TT group, compared with E group. Muscle mass, blood levels of testosterone, dihydrotestosterone(DHT),and IGF-1 were not signifiantly changed between the 2 groups.Conclusion: Taking 1250 mg capsules containing TT extracts did not change muscle mass and plasma levels of testosterone, DHT, and IGF-1 but significantly alleviated muscle damage and promoted anaerobic performance of trained male boxers, which may be related to the decrease of plasma IGFBP-3 rather than androgen in plasma.
文摘BACKGROUND A twin pregnancy can carry greater risks than singleton pregnancies.About 60 in 100 twin pregnancies result in spontaneous birth before 37 wk,which is associated with several complications in the premature babies.Clinical detection of biomarkers may help to predict the possibility of premature birth so that corresponding interventions can be given to the pregnant women in a timely manner,in order to reduce the risk of preterm birth and improve the outcomes of the newborn infants.AIM To explore the clinical value of transvaginal ultrasound measurement of cervical length combined with insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1(IGFBP-1)hyperphosphorylation in cervical secretions as predictors of preterm delivery in twin pregnancies.METHODS A total of 254 pregnant women with twin pregnancies,who were admitted to Hainan General Hospital and underwent maternity examination,were selected as the study subjects from January 2015 to December 2018.All participants received transvaginal ultrasound measurement of cervical length and phosphorylated IGFBP-1(phIGFBP-1)test between 24 and 34 wk gestation.The pregnancy outcomes were analyzed.RESULTS Of the women with a positive phIGFBP-1 test result,preterm birth rate was higher in those with a cervical length≤25 mm than those with a cervical length>25 mm(all P<0.05).Similarly,in women with a negative phIGFBP-1 test result,preterm birth rate was higher in those with a cervical length≤25 mm than those with a cervical length>25 mm(all P<0.05).The sensitivity,specificity,and positive and negative predictive values of the phIGFBP-1 test combined with the cervical length test were 95.71%,91.21%,95.12%and 92.22%,respectively,for the prediction of preterm birth.CONCLUSION Cervical length combined with phIGFBP-1 tests is of value for the prediction of outcomes of preterm delivery in twin pregnancies.
文摘目的探讨孕妇血清胰岛素样生长因子1(insulin like growth factor 1,IGF-1)、IGF-2、IGF结合蛋白3(IGF binding protein 3,IGFBP-3)与正常胎儿生长的关系。方法选择2010年1月至2011年5月于上海市浦东新区人民医院产前检查并分娩正常体重儿的初产妇66例,分为妊娠16~18周、妊娠26~28周、妊娠37~40周3个阶段进行纵向观察,放射免疫法测定孕妇各阶段血清中IGF-1、IGF-2、IGFBP-3水平并进行对比分析。结果孕期母血IGF-1水平随着孕周增加明显上升,其中IGF-1水平在妊娠37~40周高于妊娠26~28周,妊娠26~28周高于妊娠16~18周,差异均有显著统计学意义(P均<0.01)。孕期母血IGF-2水平随孕周增加无明显改变,妊娠3阶段差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。母血IGFBP-3水平妊娠37~40周高于妊娠26~28周及妊娠16~18周期,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),而妊娠26~28周与妊娠16~18周无显著差异。妊娠16~18周、26~28周和37~40周3阶段母血IGF-1、IGF-2、IGFBP-3水平与正常新生儿出生体重无显著相关性。结论孕妇血清IGF-1、IGFBP-3水平与正常胎儿生长密切相关,IGF-1可作为临床评价不同阶段正常胎儿生长的指标,而IGFBP-3更多地反映了妊娠中晚期正常胎儿的生长。