Treatment of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factor deficiency and subarachnoid hemorrhage

BACKGROUND： In adults, vitamin K-dependent coagulation factor deficiency （VKCFD） increases in the recent years. We treated a VKCFD patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage, with favorable outcomes.METHODS： A 19-year-old male student with VKCFD was treated at our hospital. The initial treatment was injection of a large dose of vitamin K and fresh plasma, and then with oral high dose of vitamin K4.RESULTS： At 4 weeks after admission, the focus of hemorrhage subsided, neurological examination was normal, and the patient was discharged.CONCLUSIONS： VKCFD is rare and its diagnosis should be based on the history of the patient and the results of laboratory examinations. A large dose of vitamin K is the fi rst choice of treatment.

Genetic Mutation of Vitamin K-dependent Gamma-glutamyl Carboxylase Domain in Patients with Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis

To investigate the exon mutation of vitamin K-dependent gamma-glutamyl carboxylase （GGCX or VKDC） in patients with calcium oxalate urolithasis, renal cortex and peripheral blood samples were obtained from severe hydronephrosis patients （with or without calculi）, and renal tumor patients undergoing nephrectomy. GGCX mutations in all 15 exons were examined in 44 patients with calcium oxalate urolithiasis （COU） by polymerase chain reaction （PCR） and denatured high pressure liquid chromatography （DHPLC）, and confirmed by sequencing. Mutation was not found in all COU samples compared to the controls. These data demonstrated that functional GGCX mutations in all 15 exons do not occur in most COU patients. It was suggested that there may be no significant association between the low activity and mutation of GGCX in COU.

Des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin and alpha-fetoprotein levels as biomarkers for hepatocellular carcinoma and their correlation with radiological characteristics

BACKGROUND Alpha-fetoprotein(AFP),a commonly used biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),is normal in up to one-third of patients.AIM To evaluate the diagnostic performance of des-gamma-carboxy-prothrombin(DCP)alone and in combination with AFP.METHODS In this study,202 patients with radiologically proven HCC were enrolled,and their DCP and AFP levels were evaluated for their diagnostic performance.RESULTS The mean age of the enrolled patients was 58.5 years;72.0%were male.DCP was elevated in 86.6%(n=175)of all patients,100.0%(n=74)of patients with portal vein thrombus,and 87.4%(n=111)of patients with multicentric HCC.AFP was elevated in 64.3%(n=130)of all the patients,74%(n=55)of the patients with portal vein thrombus,and 71.6%(n=91)of the patients with multicentric HCC(P=0.030,0.001,and 0.015,respectively).In tumors less than 2 cm in size(n=46),DCP was increased in 32(69.5%)patients,and AFP was increased in 25(54.3%)patients(P=0.801).There was good pairing between DCP and AFP for HCCs of 2 cm size or larger(P<0.001);however,the pairing among tumors<2 cm size was not significant(P=0.210).In 69 of the patients(34.1%),only one of the tumor markers was positive;DCP was elevated alone in 57/202(28.2%)of all patients,and AFP alone was elevated in 12/202(5.9%)of the patients.The areas under receiver operating characteristic curves(AUROC)for tumors>2 cm was 0.74 for DCP and 0.59 for AFP;combining both markers resulted in an AUROC of 0.73.For tumors<2 cm,the AUROC was 0.25 for DCP and 0.40 for AFP.CONCLUSION DCP,as an individual marker,had a better diagnostic performance in many cases of HCC.Hence,DCP may replace AFP as the primary HCC biomarker.

Diagnostic value of gamma-glutamyltransferase/aspartate aminotransferase ratio, protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist II, and alpha-fetoprotein in hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma

BACKGROUND Researchers have investigated the diagnostic value of protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist II (PIVKA-II) and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and obtained abundant clinical diagnostic data. However, PIVKA-II and AFP have unsatisfactory specificity and sensitivity in the diagnosis of early-stage HBV-related HCC. Gamma-glutamyltransferase (γ-GT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) are common biomarkers for evaluating liver function, and we hypothesized that the γ-GT/AST ratio in combination with PIVKA-II and AFP would improve the diagnosis of early-stage HBV-related HCC. AIM To evaluate the diagnostic value of γ-GT/AST ratio alone or in combination with PIVKA-II and AFP in HBV-related HCC. METHODS Serum levels of γ-GT, AST, PIVKA-II, and AFP were detected and analysed in 176 patients with HBV-related HCC and in 359 patients with chronic hepatitis B. According to tumour size and serum level of HBV DNA, HBV-related HCC patients were divided into the following categories: Early-stage HCC patients, HCC patients, HBV DNA positive (HBV DNA+) HCC patients, and HBV DNA negative (HBV DNA-) HCC patients. Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to analyse and compare the diagnostic value of the single and combined detection of various biomarkers in different types of HBV-related HCC. RESULTS Tumour size was positively correlated with serum levels of PIVKA-II and AFP in HCC patients (r = 0.529, aP < 0.001 and r = 0.270, bP < 0.001, respectively), but there was no correlation between tumour size and the γ-GT/AST ratio (r = 0.073, P = 0.336). The areas under the receiver-operating characteristic curves (AUROCs) of the γ-GT/AST ratio in early-stage HCC patients, HBV DNA+ HCC patients and HBV DNA- HCC patients were not significantly different from that in the total HCC patients (0.754, 0.802, and 0.705 vs 0.779, respectively;P > 0.05). When PIVKA-II was combined with the γ-GT/AST ratio in the diagnosis of earlystage HCC, HCC, and HBV DNA+ HCC, the AUROCs of PIVKA-II increased, with values of 0.857 vs 0.835, 0.925 vs 0.913, and 0.958 vs 0.954, respectively. When AFP was combined with the γ-GT/AST ratio in the diagnosis of early-stage HCC, HCC, HBV DNA+ HCC, and HBV DNA- HCC, the AUROCs of AFP increased, with values of 0.757 vs 0.621, 0.837 vs 0.744, 0.868 vs 0.757, and 0.840 vs 0.828, respectively. CONCLUSION The γ-GT/AST ratio may be better than PIVKA-II and AFP in the diagnosis of early-stage HBV-related HCC, and its combination with PIVKA-II and AFP can improve the diagnostic value for HBV-related HCC.

Protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-Ⅱ versus alpha-fetoprotein in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Background: As a promising biomarker of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC), protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-Ⅱ(PIVKA-Ⅱ) has been studied extensively. However, its diagnostic capability varies across HCC studies. This study aimed to compare the performance of PIVKA-Ⅱ with alpha-fetoprotein(AFP) in the diagnosis of HCC. Data sources: A systematic literature search was conducted to identify the studies from MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane Library Databases, which were published up to December 20, 2017 to compare the diagnostic capability of PIVKA-Ⅱ and AFP for HCC. The data were pooled using random effects model. Pooled sensitivity and specificity were calculated. Summary receiver operating characteristic curve(ROC) was employed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of each marker. Results: Thirty-one studies were included. The pooled sensitivity(95% CI) of PIVKA-Ⅱ and AFP was 0.66(0.65–0.68) and 0.66(0.65–0.67), respectively in diagnosis of HCC; and the corresponding pooled specificity(95% CI) was 0.89(0.88–0.90) and 0.84(0.83–0.85), respectively. The area under the ROC curve(AUC) of PIVKA-Ⅱ and AFP was 0.856(0.817–0.895) and 0.770(0.728–0.811), respectively. Subgroup analysis showed that PIVKA-Ⅱ was superior to AFP in terms of the AUC for both small HCC( < 3 cm) [0.863(0.825–0.901) vs 0.717(0.658–0.776)] and large HCC( ≥ 3 cm) [0.854(0.811–0.897) vs 0.729(0.682–0.776)]; for American [0.926(0.897–0.955) vs 0.698(0.594–0.662)], European [0.772(0.743–0.801) vs 0.628(0.594–0.662)], Asian [0.838(0.812–0.864) vs 0.785(0.764–0.806)] and African [0.812(0.794–0.840) vs 0.721(0.675–0.767)] HCC patients; and for HBV-related [0.909(0.866–0.951) vs 0.714(0.673–0.755)] and mixed-etiology [0.847(0.821–0.873) vs 0.794(0.772–0.816)] HCC. Conclusion: This meta-analysis indicates that PIVKA-Ⅱ is better than AFP in terms of the accuracy for diagnosing HCC, regardless of tumor size, patient ethnic group, or HCC etiology.

Protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist Ⅱ-producing gastric cancer

Protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist Ⅱ(PIVKA-Ⅱ) is a putative specific marker of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),but it may also be produced by asmall number of gastric cancers.To date,16 cases of PIVKA-Ⅱ-producing gastric cancer have been reported,2 of which were reported by us and all of which were identified in Japan.There are no symptoms specific to PIVKA-Ⅱ-producing gastric cancer,and the representative clinical symptoms are general fatigue,appetite loss,and upper abdominal pain.Serum alpha-feto-protein(AFP)levels are also increased in almost allcases.Liver metastasis is observed in approximately 80% of cases and portal vein tumor thrombus is ob-served in approximately 20% of cases.Differential diagnosis between metastatic liver tumor and HCC is often difficult.Grossly,almost all cases appear as advanced gastric cancer.Histologically,a hepatoid pattern is observed in many cases,in addition to a moderately to poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma component.The production of PIVKA-Ⅱ and AFP is usually confirmed using immunohistochemical staining.Treatment and prognosis largely depends on the existence of liver meta-stasis,and the prognosis of patients with liver metas-tasis is very poor.PIVKA-Ⅱ may be produced during the hepatocellular metaplasia of the tumor cells.

Serum vitamin D and vitamin-D-binding protein levels in children with chronic hepatitis B

BACKGROUND Vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble secosteroid hydroxylated by the liver to form the intermediate metabolite calcidiol{25-hydroxy vitamin D[25(OH)D]},which is a reliable indicator to investigate individual vitamin D status.Vitamin-D-binding protein(VDBP)is a multifunctional glycoprotein mainly synthesized in the liver and the major transport protein for vitamin D and its metabolites.Serum vitamin D and VDBP are both associated with hepatitis B.However,few studies have reported the relationship and clinical significance of vitamin D and VDBP with hepatitis B virus(HBV)replication and hepatic fibrosis in children with chronic hepatitis B(CHB).AIM To explore vitamin D and VDBP serum levels in children with CHB and the association of vitamin D and VDBP with HBV replication and hepatic fibrosis.METHODS We enrolled 204 children with CHB admitted to Hunan Children’Hospital in summer and autumn between 2018 and 2019 and 170 healthy controls.CHB patients included:164 hepatitis B e antigen(HBeAg)positive and 40 HBeAg negative;193 hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg)positive and 11 HBsAg negative;164 with detectable HBV deoxyribonucleic acid(DNA)and 40 with undetectable HBV DNA;131 with HBV genotype B and 23 with HBV genotype C;and 27 without hepatic fibrosis and 97 with hepatic fibrosis.Serum levels of 25(OH)D,VDBP,liver function markers,and other clinical parameters were collected to analyze their association with vitamin D and VDBP.Mann-Whitney U test,Kruskal-Wallis H test,or t test was used to analyze serum 25(OH)D and VDBP levels in different groups.Spearman rank correlation test was utilized to analyze the correlation of 25(OH)D and VDBP with other markers.Statistically significant factors determined by univariate analysis were further analyzed by binary multivariate logistic regression analysis.P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.RESULTS Children with CHB had lower serum 25(OH)D(56.64±17.89 nmoL/L)and VDBP[122.40(70.74-262.84μg/L)]levels than healthy controls had(P<0.001).Serum 25(OH)D and VDBP levels were significantly different among the different grades of hepatic fibrosis(P<0.05).VDBP levels in children with HBV genotype C,HBsAg,HBeAg,and detectable HBV DNA were significantly lower than those in children with HBV genotype B,no HBsAg,no HBeAg,and undetectable HBV DNA(P<0.05).Serum 25(OH)D level was negatively correlated with age and serum total bilirubin level(r=-0.396 and-0.280,respectively,P<0.001).Serum VDBP level was negatively correlated with HBV DNA(log10 IU/mL)(r=-0.272,P<0.001).Serum 25(OH)D level was not correlated with VDBP level(P>0.05).Univariate(P<0.05)and multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that low level of 25(OH)D(odds ratio=0.951,95%confidence interval:0.918-0.985)and high level of HBV DNA(odds ratio=1.445,95%confidence interval:1.163-1.794)were independently correlated with hepatic fibrosis(P<0.01).CONCLUSION Serum levels of 25(OH)D and VDBP are decreased in children with CHB.Serum VDBP level is negatively correlated with HBV replication.Low level of 25(OH)D is independently associated with hepatic fibrosis in children with CHB.There is no significant association between serum levels of 25(OH)D and VDBP.

Potential roles of vitamin D binding protein in attenuating liver injury in sepsis

Background:In sepsis,vitamin D binding protein(VDBP)has been shown to be low-expressed.The current study examined the relationship between serum VDBP level and liver injury in sepsis patients,as well as in a mouse model for sepsis and in cultured liver epithelial cell line exposed to lipopolysaccharide(LPS).Methods:The human study included 78 sepsis patients and 50 healthy volunteers.Sepsis patients were categorized into sepsis survivor group(n=43)and sepsis non-survivor group(n=35)based on 28-day mortality for data analysis.Adult male C57BL/6 mice were subjected to cecal ligation and puncture(CLP).Serum samples were collected on day 1,3,5 and 7 to determine the levels of VDBP,25-hydroxyvitamin D[25(OH)D_(3)],1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D[1,25(OH)_(2)D_(3)],interleukin-6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-α).Potential protective effects of VDBP overexpression against LPS-induced liver damage were examined in cultured THLE2 cells.Results:Serum levels of VDBP,25(OH)D_(3),and 1,25(OH)_(2)D_(3)were significantly lower in sepsis patients vs.the healthy control(P<0.001),as well as in the sepsis non-survivor group vs.the sepsis survivor group(P<0.001,P=0.0338,or P=0.0013,respectively).Lower serum VDBP level was associated with higher Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation(APACHE)II score(r=−0.2565,P=0.0234)and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score(r=−0.3522,P=0.0016),but lower serum albumin(ALB,r=0.4628,P<0.001)and total protein(TP,r=0.263,P=0.02).In CLP mice,there was a 5-day period of serum VDBP reduction,followed by return towards the baseline on day 7.VDBP was also decreased in LPS-treated THLE2 cells(P<0.001).VDBP overexpression reduced LPS-induced THLE2 damage.Reduced damage was associated with decreased oxidative stress and inactivation of the c-Jun N-terminal kinase signaling pathway.Conclusion:VDBP may be protective against sepsis-induced liver injury.

Evaluation of the Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (2010 Edition): Recommended Protein, Pantothenic acid, Vitamin D, and Iron Intakes for Breast-Fed Infants Aged 6 - 11 Months

Objective: With regard to the 2010 edition of Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (DRIs-2010), we investigated whether the DRIs for two age groups, breast-fed infants aged 6-8 and 9-11 months, can be fulfilled for every nutrient in actual dietary practice. Design: We evaluated (1) whether the DRIs for all nutrients can be fulfilled in a formula with energy and protein exceeding their DRIs, (2) whether the DRIs for all nutrients can be fulfilled in a formula prepared in accordance with Japanese government-recommended weaning guidelines, and (3) what kinds of formulas can be prepared if the DRIs for all nutrients are fulfilled without referring to the weaning guidelines. Setting: Simulation of diet menu on the basis of published data in our university and survey of diet menu in a university hospital attached to a national medical school. Subjects: The three types of formulas were planned for ten days. Results: It was impossible to simultaneously fulfil the DRIs for 6 - 8-month-old infants concerning pantothenic acid, vitamin D, and iron and those for 9 - 11-month-old infants concerning these nutrients plus protein. Conclusion: According to the DRIs-2010, the DRI for all nutrients could not be fulfilled in an ingestible formula.

Vitamin D Status, C-Reactive Protein and Risk of Coronary Artery Disease—A Hospital-Based Study

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of deaths of women and men worldwide. In this study we tried to assess the relationship between Vitamin D status and CAD. Vitamin D has a big role in the body and debate on its effect on the heart and coronary arteries still exits. C-reactive protein (CRP) is an inflammatory marker which may rise in CHD. Aim: To determine the relationship between Vitamin D status and CRP and CAD risk among patients at middle zone of the Gaza Strip. Methodology: A retrospective case-control, hospital-based study was conducted at Al-Aqsa Martyr’s Hospital in Dier El-Balah City from August 2014 to October 2014. Patients (n = 100) aged above 40 years with confirmed CAD history were recruited using a purposeful, non-random sampling. Vitamin D status assessed by food frequency questionnaire of dietary Vitamin D and serum Vitamin D. Serum Vitamin D was measured using Calbiotech’s 25-OH Vitamin D ELISA and serum CRP was measured by the latex agglutination. SPSS V.19 used for data analysis. Results: Mean of age among cases was (68.28 ± 8.01) higher than controls (57.82 ± 9.61) (P = 0.01);percent of males (54%) was higher than females (46.0%) among cases. Sun exposure and mean duration of daily exposure to sunlight were higher in cases (P > 0.05). Cases were consumed less servings of Vitamin D rich food than controls (P > 0.05). Percent of Vitamin D deficiency among cases (42%) was higher than controls (16.0%) (P = 0.002). Mean of serum Vitamin D in association with positive CRP was (79.95 ± 70.6) lower than those with negative CRP (106.06 ± 68.966) (P = 0.13). Percent of positive serum CRP among cases 30% was higher than controls 10% (P = 0.01). Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency was associated with positive CRP in patients with CAD. Vitamin D may have an anti-inflammatory effect regarding to our results.

Associations between Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The Role of Vitamin D Receptor and Binding Protein

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease that is characterized by β-cell dysfunction and resistance for insulin. Vitamin D is necessary for insulin secretion so it is a crucial factor in the development of T2DM. This study was done to investigate the association between serum 25-hydroxy Vitamin D [25(OH)3D], VDR (Vitamin D receptor) and VDBP (Vitamin D binding protein) with type 2 diabetic patients compared to control subjects. Subjects and Methods: This study carried out 110 female patients who were previously diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and 110 age, sex and weight matched as controls. All participants were subjected to full history taking, clinical examination and assessment of fasting blood glucose, HbA1c , lipid profile, 25-hydroxy Vitamin D [25(OH)3D], VDR and VDBP. Results: Results showed that the level of 25(OH)3D was significantly lower in diabetic group compared to controls and was significantly negatively correlated with glycated hemoglobin, serum total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein cholesterol in type 2 DM. Decreasing Vitamin D level was significantly associated with decreasing VDR. No significant association was found between Vit D and VDBP levels. Conclusions: Vitamin D deficiency is frequent in diabetic patients and associated with poor control and outcome. This suggests a role of Vitamin D in the pathogenesis and control of T2DM. Serum VDBP in diabetes may be independent to the level of 25(OH)3D and needs further studies.

Thrombotic Occlusion of a Microvascular Anastomosis in a Resistance to Activated Protein C (APC) Patient with Incomplete Wound Healing after High Doses of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

A 45-year-old woman underwent a delayed breast reconstruction with a free Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap (DIEP flap) with total flap failure on the fourth postoperative day. Hematological investigation to exclude thrombofilia revealed a resistance to activated protein C (APC) with a factor V Leiden heterozygous mutation. The postoperative course was further complicated by delayed wound healing probably due to ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) related cytotoxic activity to fibroblasts. The surgeon must be aware of the use of preoperative nutritional supplement administration among patients. Future cost-effectiveness analyses should be made to warrant preoperative thrombophilia screening to prevent free flap failures.

感染性肺炎新生儿的血清25-羟基维生素D与炎症因子的相关性分析

目的分析感染性肺炎新生儿的血清25-羟基维生素D[25-hydroxyvitamin D,25(OH)D]与炎症因子干扰素-γ(infectious pneumonia-γ,IFN-γ)、C-反应蛋白(C-reactive protein,CRP)、白细胞介素-2(interleukin-2,IL-2)水平的相关性。方法选取河北省秦皇岛市第一医院2018年12月至2020年12月收治的100例感染性肺炎新生儿,根据血清25(OH)D水平分为缺乏组(≤15.0μg/L,18例)、不足组(15.1~20.0μg/L,42例)、充足组(>20.0μg/L,40例)。统计3组性别、胎龄、血清25(OH)D水平、出生体重、分娩方式等一般资料和临床资料,比较3组IFN-γ、CRP及IL-2水平,分析新生儿血清25(OH)D水平与IFN-γ、CRP、IL-2水平的相关性。结果3组胎龄、性别、出生体质量、分娩方式比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);缺乏组、不足组、充足组新生儿的血清25(OH)D水平逐渐升高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。缺乏组IFN-γ、CRP及IL-2水平均高于不足组、充足组(P<0.05),不足组IFN-γ、CRP及IL-2水平高于充足组(P<0.05)。经Pearson相关分析,感染性肺炎新生儿血清25(OH)D水平与IFN-γ、CRP、IL-2水平呈负相关(P<0.05)。结论新生儿血清25(OH)D越低,维生素D越缺乏,IFN-γ、CRP及IL-2水平越高,感染性肺炎的风险越高。

2型糖尿病患者维生素D水平与血清CRP、自身免疫抗体及甲状腺功能的相关性

目的研究2型糖尿病患者维生素D水平与血清C反应蛋白(CRP)、自身免疫抗体及甲状腺功能的相关性。方法选取2018年1月至2019年1月于信阳职业技术学院附属医院就诊的150例2型糖尿病患者为研究组,同期选取50例健康体检者作为对照组。检测血清CRP、血清25-羟维生素D[25(OH)D]、胰岛自身免疫抗体和甲状腺功能指标水平并比较两组差异;按血清25(OH)D水平将研究组分为正常组(34例)、不足组(37例)、缺乏组(39例)和严重缺乏组(40例)4个亚组,比较组间血清CRP、胰岛自身免疫抗体阳性率和甲状腺功能指标水平差异;对血清25(OH)D与CRP、胰岛自身免疫抗体阳性率及甲状腺功能指标水平的相关性进行Pearson和Spearman相关性分析;随访3 a,统计甲状腺功能障碍发生率,并绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析2型糖尿病患者血清25(OH)D对甲状腺功能障碍的预测效能。结果与对照组比较,研究组血清25(OH)D、TSH水平较低,CRP水平和胰岛自身免疫抗体阳性率较高(P<0.05)。正常组、不足组、缺乏组和严重缺乏组的血清CRP、胰岛自身免疫抗体阳性率和TSH水平比较差异有统计学意义,其中血清CRP、TSH水平逐渐上升(P<0.05)。2型糖尿病患者血清25(OH)D水平与CRP(r=-0.714)、胰岛自身免疫抗体阳性率(r=-0.397)和TSH(r=-0.410)水平均呈负相关(P<0.001)。2型糖尿病患者甲状腺功能障碍发生率为25.33%(38/150),绘制ROC曲线分析血清25(OH)D预测甲状腺功能障碍发生的AUC为0.916。结论2型糖尿病患者血清维生素D与CRP、自身免疫抗体阳性率以及甲状腺功能指标水平存在负相关关系,且对甲状腺功能障碍的发生有一定预测价值。

亚硝酸盐对焦酚红法检测24 h尿液总蛋白的干扰分析

目的探讨亚硝酸盐对于焦酚红法检测24 h尿液总蛋白的干扰效应,并评估维生素C纠正干扰的可行性。方法根据美国临床和实验室标准协会(CLSI)EP7-A3文件,选取24 h尿液总蛋白定量结果为150 mg/L、500 mg/L和1000 mg/L的新鲜尿液标本作为对照样本,并配制含不同浓度亚硝酸钠的干扰物样本。利用配对差异实验确认亚硝酸盐的干扰作用,并通过剂量效应实验明确亚硝酸盐浓度与干扰程度的关系。在终浓度为200μg/mL亚硝酸钠存在的情况下,评估不同浓度维生素C纠正干扰的效果。同时收集61例亚硝酸盐阳性和40例亚硝酸盐阴性的临床标本,比较两组标本维生素C纠正前后的相对差值,评估其临床应用价值。结果配对差异实验中200μg/mL亚硝酸钠对150 mg/L和500 mg/L两个浓度的尿总蛋白测定分别存在-157.8%和-36.2%的相对干扰,显著大于1/2TEa(22%),而对于高浓度1000 mg/L的尿总蛋白虽存在-20.5%的负干扰,但在可接受范围内。剂量效应实验结果显示随着尿液中亚硝酸盐浓度的增加,尿总蛋白检测所受负干扰作用亦逐渐增大。在终浓度为200μg/mL亚硝酸钠存在的情况下,添加0.2 mg/mL的维生素C可分别将150 mg/L和500 mg/L的尿总蛋白纠正至148 mg/L(-1.1%)和402 mg/L(-19.5%),均处于可接受范围内。临床标本中亚硝酸盐阳性组通过维生素C纠正产生的相对差值显著高于亚硝酸盐阴性组(P<0.01)。结论亚硝酸盐对于焦酚红法检测尿液总蛋白存在负干扰,尤其是在尿总蛋白150 mg/L情况下,需引起临床实验室的关注。添加0.2 mg/mL维生素C可有效纠正低浓度尿总蛋白标本中亚硝酸盐的干扰作用,具有一定的临床应用价值。

不同浓度硒肥对菜心生长及品质的影响

【目的】探明不同浓度硒肥对菜心生长和营养品质的影响,筛选外源硒肥喷施菜心的最佳条件,为富硒菜心生产提供理论依据。【方法】以油青尖叶甜菜心为研究对象,采用温室大棚盆栽试验,设置5个硒肥浓度水平(单次施肥量):CK(0μg/盆)、T1(3.375μg/盆)、T2(6.75μg/盆)、T3(10.125μg/盆)、T4(13.5μg/盆),研究菜心不同生长时期土壤根施(追施硒肥时间为每次取样后第3天下午进行,共追施3次)硒肥对菜心生长及品质的影响。【结果】与CK相比,不同浓度硒肥处理可促进菜心生长,菜心增粗增高,叶面积和地上部鲜重随硒肥浓度增加总体呈增加趋势,硒肥浓度为10.125μg/盆时播后43 d菜心的茎粗、株高、叶面积和地上部鲜重均达最大。适宜浓度硒肥能提升菜心品质,硒肥浓度在13.5μg/盆时菜心叶片的叶绿素和维生素C含量最高,硒肥浓度在6.75μg/盆时菜心叶片的可溶性蛋白质含量最高。随硒肥浓度增加菜心叶片的硝酸盐含量逐渐下降。【结论】增施硒肥对菜心生长发育有一定促进作用,硒肥浓度在6.75~10.125μg/盆时,能有效促进菜心的生长发育,提高菜心的产量和品质。

血清维生素D结合蛋白、FGF23、Klotho与乳腺癌骨转移的相关性分析

目的骨转移是乳腺癌常见的并发症之一,严重影响患者的生存和预后。本研究旨在探究血清维生素D结合蛋白(vitamin D⁃binding protein,VDBP)、成纤维细胞生长因子23(fibroblast growth factor 23,FGF23)和Klotho蛋白在乳腺癌骨转移中的表达及临床意义。方法收集95例来自本院2019⁃08⁃01至2021⁃08⁃01的女性乳腺癌患者作为研究对象,经影像学和组织病理学方式诊断是否发生骨转移,将患者分为骨转移组36例,非骨转移组59例。分析两组患者的临床病理特征;采集患者外周血样本,通过ELISA对血清中VDBP、FGF23和Klotho进行定量分析;使用Spearman相关分析进行指标间的关联性分析;Logistic回归分析乳腺癌发生骨转移的影响因素;ROC曲线分析血清VDBP、FGF23和Klotho水平预测乳腺癌发生骨转移的价值。结果骨转移和非骨转移乳腺癌病理分级比较有统计学意义(P<0.05)。骨转移和非骨转移乳腺癌患者血清中VDBP、FGF23及Klotho的水平依次为:(80.35±29.34)和(115.18±48.69)ng/mL、(658.35±201.19)和(405.36±154.42)pg/mL以及(155.82±40.29)和(229.35±72.46)pg/mL,两组比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Spearman相关性分析显示,骨转移乳腺癌患者血清中VDBP水平与乳腺癌病理分级相关(P<0.05);FGF23和Klotho水平与病理分级、是否骨痛以及转移部位有关(P<0.05)。VDBP、FGF23和Klotho水平均为乳腺癌骨转移发生的独立影响因素(P<0.05)。ROC曲线结果显示,VDBP、FGF23及Klotho预测乳腺癌患者发生骨转移的曲线下面积依次为:0.733、0.806、0.761,最佳截断值为:81.56 ng/mL、573.501 pg/mL和201.193 pg/mL;3个指标联合诊断的曲线下面积为0.820,高于单一指标诊断的曲线下面积。结论血清VDBP、FGF23及Klotho水平可作为乳腺癌骨转移的参考指标,在乳腺癌骨转移的临床诊断上具有一定应用前景。

不同剂量维生素K1预防儿童维生素K缺乏性出血的临床研究

目的探讨预防维生素K缺乏性出血中不同剂量维生素K1的应用价值。方法选取2021年5月至2023年8月广州市花都区妇幼保健院收治的164例维生素K缺乏的患儿为研究对象,依照给药剂量的不同分为治疗组1(55例)、治疗组2(55例)和治疗组3(54例)。治疗组1给予维生素K10.3 mg/次、2组给予维生素K10.5 mg/次、3组给予维生素K11 mg/次,对三组患儿的维生素K缺乏性出血发生率、维生素K水平、凝血指标和凝血酶原前体蛋白指标予以对比、分析。结果三组维生素K缺乏性出血发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后24 h,治疗组2、治疗组3的维生素K水平均较治疗组1高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),但治疗组2和治疗组3比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗第1天,治疗组1的凝血酶原时间(PT)、部分活化凝血活酶时间(APTT)均长于治疗组2和治疗组3,且治疗组2高于治疗组3,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗第5天,治疗组1的PT和APTT均长于治疗组2和组3,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗后三组的纤维蛋白原比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后三组的凝血酶原前体蛋白水平均低于治疗前,治疗组1高于治疗组2和治疗组3,且治疗组2高于治疗组3,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论在维生素K缺乏性出血的预防中,采用维生素K1补充可获得较好的预防效果,但不同剂量维生素K1的治疗效果不同,推荐使用0.5 mg剂量且以静脉注射的方式给药。

新生儿GBS感染所致化脓性脑膜炎中血清维生素D和炎性细胞因子的表达及意义

目的检测新生儿B族链球菌(group B streptococcus,GBS)感染所致化脓性脑膜炎(purulent meningitis,PM)血清中维生素D、白细胞介素(interleukin,IL)-6、IL-10、肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)和C反应蛋白(c-reactive protein,CRP)的表达水平,并探讨其临床价值。方法选取2017年5月至2020年5月在秦皇岛市第一医院出生的59例GBS感染的PM新生儿纳入观察组,同期59例非GBS感染的PM新生儿(晚发败血症)纳入对照组。检测所有受试者血清维生素D、CRP、IL-6、IL-10和TNF-α水平,并进行Pearson相关性分析;利用受试者操作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线分析血清维生素D和炎性细胞因子对新生儿GBS感染所致PM的诊断价值。统计学方法采用t检验、χ^(2)检验和Pearson相关性分析。结果观察组与对照组孕产妇胎膜早破[47.5%(28/59)与5.1%(3/59),χ^(2)=27.345]、产时窒息[52.5%(31/59)与18.6%(11/59),χ^(2)=14.787]和产褥感染[(44.1%(26/59)与(22.0%(13/59)),χ^(2)=6.473]的发生率比较,观察组明显高于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组血清维生素D水平显著低于对照组[(13.3±2.1)μg/L与(21.1±5.0)μg/L,t=11.345],IL-6[(87.1±14.5)μg/L与(63.9±11.9)μg/L,t=9.507]、IL-10[(49.6±15.2)μg/L与(29.3±10.0)μg/L,t=8.596]、TNF-α[(76.8±19.0)μg/L与(50.0±10.8)μg/L,t=9.410]和CRP[(21.5±5.0)μg/L与(13.7±3.7)μg/L,t=9.702]水平显著高于对照组(P值均<0.05)。Pearson相关性分析结果显示,观察组血清维生素D水平分别与IL-6、IL-10、TNF-α和CRP水平呈负相关(r=-0.662、-0.644、-0.564、-0.643,P<0.05);血清维生素D、IL-6、IL-10、TNF-α和CRP单独诊断GBS感染新生儿PM的曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)分别为0.831(95%CI:0.757~0.904)、0.887(95%CI:0.830~0.944)、0.859(95%CI:0.793~0.925)、0.888(95%CI:0.821~0.955)、0.879(95%CI:0.820~0.938),5项联合检测的AUC为0.991(95%CI:0.978~1.000)。结论GBS感染所致的PM新生儿血清中维生素D水平降低,炎性细胞因子水平增加,对于GBS感染所致的PM具有一定的辅助诊断价值。

维生素D及二甲双胍用于妊娠期糖尿病患者的疗效及对妊娠结局和视黄醇结合蛋白4的影响

目的分析维生素D与二甲双胍对妊娠期糖尿病患者的治疗效果。方法筛选2023年3月至2024年3月收治的200例妊娠期糖尿病患者,按照随机数字表法分为对照组和观察组,每组100例。对照组接受二甲双胍治疗,观察组在对照组基础上配合维生素D治疗。比较2组糖代谢指标、肾功能、血清因子[肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、视黄醇结合蛋白4(RBP4)、内脂素(visfatin)]及血脂指标[三酰甘油(TG)、总胆固醇(TC)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)],观察2组妊娠结局及不良反应。结果观察组治疗后空腹血糖、餐后2 h血糖、糖化血红蛋白、稳态模型胰岛素抵抗指数、TNF-α、RBP4、visfatin、TC、TG、LDL-C低于对照组,空腹胰岛素高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后,2组血肌酐、24 h尿蛋白总量及血尿素低于治疗前,且观察组低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组巨大儿、产后出血、新生儿窒息发生率以及不良反应总发生率均低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论妊娠期糖尿病应用维生素D与二甲双胍共同治疗的效果更好,可维持糖代谢和血脂水平,调节肾功能,稳定RBP4水平,从而改善妊娠结局,并控制不良反应。