Objective To investigate the association between low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 （LRPS） variants （rs12363572 and rs4930588） and type 2 diabetes mellitus （T2DM） in Han Chinese. Methods A total ...Objective To investigate the association between low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 （LRPS） variants （rs12363572 and rs4930588） and type 2 diabetes mellitus （T2DM） in Han Chinese. Methods A total of 1842 T2DM cases （507 newly diagnosed cases and 1335 previously diagnosed cases） and 7777 controls were included in this case-control study. PCR-RFLP was conducted to detect the genotype of the two single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs）. Odds ratios （ORs） and 95% confidence intervals （95% CIs） were calculated to describe the strength of the association by logistic regression. Results In the study subjects, neither rs12363572 nor rs4930588 was significantly associated with T2DM, even after adjusting for relevant covariates. When stratified by body mass index （BMI）, the two SNPs were also not associated with T2DM. Among the 3 common haplotypes, only haplotype ~ was associated with reduced risk of T2DM （OR 0.820, 95% CI 0.732-0.919）. In addition, rs12363572 was associated with BMI （P〈0.001） and rs4930588 was associated with triglyceride levels （P=0.043） in 507 newly diagnosed T2DM cases but not in healthy controls. Conclusion No LRP5 variant was found to be associated with T2DM in Han Chinese, but haplotype TT was found to be associated with T2DM.展开更多
Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1(LRP1,also known as CD91),a multifunctional endocytic and cell signaling receptor,is widely expressed on the surface of multiple cell types such as hepatocytes,fibrobl...Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1(LRP1,also known as CD91),a multifunctional endocytic and cell signaling receptor,is widely expressed on the surface of multiple cell types such as hepatocytes,fibroblasts,neurons,astrocytes,macrophages,smooth muscle cells,and malignant cells.Emerging in vitro and in vivo evidence demonstrates that LRP1 is critically involved in many processes that drive tumorigenesis and tumor progression.For example,LRP1 not only promotes tumor cell migration and invasion by regulating matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)-2and MMP-9 expression and functions but also inhibits cell apoptosis by regulating the insulin receptor,the serine/threonine protein kinase signaling pathway,and the expression of Caspase-3.LRPI-mediated phosphorylation of the extracellular signal-regulated kinase pathway and c-jun N-terminal kinase are also involved in tumor cell proliferation and invasion.In addition,LRP1 has been shown to be down-regulated by microRNA-205 and methylation of LRP1CpG islands.Furthermore,a novel fusion gene,LRP1-SNRNP25,promotes osteosarcoma cell invasion and migration.Only by understanding the mechanisms of these effects can we develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for cancers mediated by LRP1.展开更多
As the leading cause of worldwide hospital-acquired infection,Clostridioides difficile(C.difficile)infection has caused heavy economic and hospitalized burden,while its pathogenesis is not fully understood.Toxin B(Tcd...As the leading cause of worldwide hospital-acquired infection,Clostridioides difficile(C.difficile)infection has caused heavy economic and hospitalized burden,while its pathogenesis is not fully understood.Toxin B(Tcd B)is one of the major virulent factors of C.difficile.Recently,CSPG4 and FZD2 were reported to be the receptors that mediate Tcd B cellular entry.However,genetic ablation of genes encoding these receptors failed to completely block Tcd B entry,implicating the existence of alternative receptor(s)for this toxin.Here,by employing the CRISPR-Cas9 screen in CSPG4-deficient He La cells,we identified LDL receptor-related protein-1(LRP1)as a novel receptor for Tcd B.Knockout of LRP1 in both CSPG4-deficient He La cells and colonic epithelium Caco2 cells conferred cells with increased Tcd B resistance,while LRP1 overexpression sensitized cells to Tcd B at a low concentration.Co-immunoprecipitation assay showed that LRP1 interacts with full-length Tcd B.Moreover,CROPs domain,which is dispensable for Tcd B’s interaction with CSPG4 and FZD2,is sufficient for binding to LRP1.As such,our study provided evidence for a novel mechanism of Tcd B entry and suggested potential therapeutic targets for treating C.difficile infection.展开更多
Background Low-density lipoprotein （LDL） receptor is normally regulated via a feedback system that is dependent on intracellular cholesterol levels. We have demonstrated that cytokines disrupt cholesterol-mediated L...Background Low-density lipoprotein （LDL） receptor is normally regulated via a feedback system that is dependent on intracellular cholesterol levels. We have demonstrated that cytokines disrupt cholesterol-mediated LDL receptor feedback regulation causing intracellular accumulation of unmodified LDL in peripheral cells. Liver is the central organ for lipid homeostasis. The aim of this study was to investigate the regulation of cholesterol exogenous uptake via LDL receptor and its underlying mechanisms in human hepatic cell line （HepG2） cells under physiological and inflammatory conditions. Methods Intracellular total cholesterol （TC）, free cholesterol （FC） and cholesterol ester （CE） were measured by an enzymic assay. Oil Red O staining was used to visualize lipid droplet accumulation in cells. Total cellular RNA was isolated from cells for detecting LDL receptor, sterol regulatory element binding protein （SREBP）-2 and SREBP cleavage-activating protein （SCAP） mRNA levels using real-time quantitative PCR. LDL receptor and SREBP-2 protein expression were examined by Western blotting. Confocal microscopy was used to investigate the translocation of SCAP-SREBP complex from the endoplasmic reticulum （ER） to the Golgi by dual staining with anti-human SCAP and anti-Golgin antibodies. Results LDL loading increased intracellular cholesterol level, thereby reduced LDL receptor mRNA and protein expression in HepG2 cells under physiological conditions. However, interleukin 1β （IL-1β） further increased intracellular cholesterol level in the presence of LDL by increasing both LDL receptor mRNA and protein expression in HepG2. LDL also reduced the SREBP and SCAP mRNA level under physiological conditions. Exposure to IL-1β caused over-expression of SREBP-2 and also disrupted normal distribution of SCAP-SREBP complex in HepG2 by enhancing translocation of SCAP-SREBP from the ER to the Golgi despite a high concentration of LDL in the culture medium. Conclusions IL-1β disrupts cholesterol-mediated LDL receptor feedback regulation by enhancing SCAP-SREBP complex translocation from the ER to the Golgi, thereby increasing SREBP-2 mediated LDL receptor expression even in the presence of high concentration of LDL. This results in LDL cholesterol accumulation in hepatic cells via LDL receptor pathway under inflammatory stress.展开更多
Approximately 13% of the population over the age of 65 years is estimated to have AD. The total number of cases is expected to increase over the coming decades. The apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genotype is the greatest gen...Approximately 13% of the population over the age of 65 years is estimated to have AD. The total number of cases is expected to increase over the coming decades. The apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genotype is the greatest genetic deter-minant for Alzheimer's disease (AD) development. The ApoE4 allele increases the risk of AD by 4 to 14 fold while the ApoE2 allele has an opposing effect;decreasing risk. Indeed many studies have demonstrated that carriers of the ApoE2 allele are associated with greater likelihood of survival to advanced age, superior verbal learning ability in advanced age, and reduced accumulation of amyloid pathology in the aged brain. In addition, it is known that ApoE proteins have different affinities for the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR), with ApoE2 having the weakest binding to the LDL receptor at < 2% relative to ApoE3 and E4. Because ApoE2 has shown protective effects in re-gard to AD, a novel approach for ApoE4 carriers may be to create a peptide antagonist that blocks the ApoE inter-actions with LDLR at its 135-150 N-terminal binding domain. This peptide may create a more ApoE2-like structure by decreasing the affinity of ApoE4 for LDLR thereby reducing AD onset, memory impairment, and amyloid plaque formation. In this review, we will discuss the different detrimental effects that ApoE4 can cause. Most importantly, we will review how ApoE4 binding to LDLR promotes AD pathogenesis and how blocking ApoE4 binding may be a promising novel therapeutic approach for AD.展开更多
报告一例常染色体隐性遗传发病的骨质疏松症-假性胶质瘤综合征。先证者女性,23岁,父母非近亲结婚,出生后发现双目失明,婴儿期因发现右眼视网膜母细胞瘤行右眼球摘除术,9岁开始反复发生轻微外力骨折,诊断为成骨不全。查体发现脊柱侧凸畸...报告一例常染色体隐性遗传发病的骨质疏松症-假性胶质瘤综合征。先证者女性,23岁,父母非近亲结婚,出生后发现双目失明,婴儿期因发现右眼视网膜母细胞瘤行右眼球摘除术,9岁开始反复发生轻微外力骨折,诊断为成骨不全。查体发现脊柱侧凸畸形、胸廓畸形、双上肢肘外翻、四肢关节韧带松弛。双能X线吸收检测仪(dual energy X-ray absorptiometry,DXA)骨密度明显低于同龄人,腰椎1-4骨密度Z值-5,左髋骨密度Z值-1.8。X线摄片示全身骨小梁稀疏。Sanger测序显示低密度脂蛋白受体相关蛋白-5(lowdensity lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5,LRP5)基因的6号外显子和23号外显子发生复合杂合突变,导致p.Pro382Leu+p.Cys1611LeufsX33。本文通过文献复习对该病的临床表现和诊疗特点进行讨论及总结,以期帮助临床医生提高对这一疾病的认识。展开更多
目的分析低密度脂蛋白受体相关蛋白5(low density lipoprotein receptor related protein 5,LRP5)rs556442、rs312778位点基因多态性及突变在绝经后女性2型糖尿病(type 2 diabetes mellitus,T2DM)患者中骨量异常的意义。方法收集2021年...目的分析低密度脂蛋白受体相关蛋白5(low density lipoprotein receptor related protein 5,LRP5)rs556442、rs312778位点基因多态性及突变在绝经后女性2型糖尿病(type 2 diabetes mellitus,T2DM)患者中骨量异常的意义。方法收集2021年5月至2023年5月新疆石河子地区的142例绝经后女性资料进行回顾性分析,分为正常对照组(A组,n=29)、T2DM组(B组,n=30)、骨量降低组(C组,n=28)、骨量降低+T2DM组(D组,n=55)。收集记录相关基线资料,运用全自动生化测定仪测定受试者血糖、血脂及骨代谢指标。通过双能X线骨密度仪测定骨密度(bone mineral density BMD),LRP5基因位点多态性采用飞行时间质谱法(MALDI-TOF-MS)测定,采用SNPscan技术对上述SNP位点进行基因分型。结果①四组基线资料比较,绝经年限、年龄及腰臀比(waist hip ratio,WHR)比较差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);②与A组相比,B组的空腹血糖(FPG)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)升高(P<0.05);D组的FPG、HbA1c的血清学水平升高,甘油三酯(TG)血清学水平降低(P<0.05);③rs556442位点:与A组相比,D组基因型分布(AA/AG/GG基因型)有统计学意义(P<0.05);rs312778位点组间基因型(CC/CT/TT基因型)及等位基因分布频率均无统计学意义(P>0.05);④rs556442位点:与AA基因型相比,B、C组AG/GG基因型的股骨颈BMD水平降低;D组AG/GG型的HDL血清学水平降低(P<0.05)。rs312778位点:与CC基因型相比,A组HbA1C、FPG血清学水平较CT/TT基因型低(P<0.05);D组CT/TT基因型的低密度脂蛋白(LDL)血清学水平升高(P<0.05);⑤多元线性回归分析:rs556442位点,TG增加是腰L_(1~4)BMD降低的危险因素(P<0.05);rs312778位点,体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)降低是腰L_(1~4)及股骨颈BMD降低的危险因素,TG增加是腰L_(1~4)BMD降低的危险因素(P<0.05);⑥在rs556442、rs312778位点骨量异常与基因型分布均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论新疆石河子地区绝经后T2DM女性患者LRP5基因rs556442、rs312778基因位点的突变可能与骨量降低有关。展开更多
目的探讨微小RNA-370-3p(miR-370-3p)和低密度脂蛋白受体相关蛋白6(LRP6)对胎儿生长受限(FGR)孕妇的临床诊断价值。方法选取2020年6月—2022年6月期间产检并确诊为FGR的孕妇96例为观察组,另选取同期产检的健康孕妇96例作为对照组,记录...目的探讨微小RNA-370-3p(miR-370-3p)和低密度脂蛋白受体相关蛋白6(LRP6)对胎儿生长受限(FGR)孕妇的临床诊断价值。方法选取2020年6月—2022年6月期间产检并确诊为FGR的孕妇96例为观察组,另选取同期产检的健康孕妇96例作为对照组,记录两组分娩孕周、1 min Apgar评分、5 min Apgar评分、新生儿体重、胎盘质量,依据美国妇产科学院(ACOG)标准将观察组划分为FGR组、严重FGR组。qRT-PCR法检测血清miR-370-3p和LRP6 mRNA表达水平;血清miR-370-3p和LRP6 mRNA水平与分娩孕周、1 min Apgar评分、5 min Apgar评分、新生儿体重、胎盘质量的相关性采用Pearson法分析;miR-370-3p和LRP6 mRNA对FGR的诊断价值采用ROC曲线评估。结果两组孕妇年龄、分娩孕周、是否初产的比例差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组miR-370-3p显著高于对照组,LRP6显著低于对照组(P<0.05);严重FGR组miR-370-3p显著高于FGR组,LRP6显著低于FGR组(P<0.05);对照组与观察组新生儿体重、1 min Apgar评分、5 min Apgar评分及胎盘质量之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);miR-370-3p与LRP6之间呈负相关(r=-0.692,P<0.05),miR-370-3p与分娩孕周、新生儿体重、1 min Apgar评分、5 min Apgar评分、胎盘质量均呈负相关(r=-0.401、-0.382、-0.425、-0.484、-0.504,均P<0.05),LRP6与分娩孕周、新生儿体重、1 min Apgar评分、5 min Apgar评分、胎盘质量均呈正相关(r=0.306、0.412、0.512、0.612、0.419,均P<0.05);ROC曲线显示,miR-370-3p对FGR诊断的AUC为0.877(95%CI:0.821~0.919),截断值为1.40,其敏感度、特异性分别为67.71%、93.75%;LRP6对FGR诊断的AUC为0.838(95%CI:0.778~0.887),截断值为0.83,其敏感度、特异性分别为84.37%、71.87%;二者联合对FGR诊断的AUC为0.923(95%CI:0.875~0.956),明显高于二者单独诊断(Z联合vs miR-370-3P=2.811、P=0.005;Z联合vs LRP6=3.372、P=0.001),其敏感度、特异性分别为85.42%、87.50%。结论FGR患者血清miR-370-3p高表达、LRP6低表达,二者联合对FGR具有一定诊断价值。展开更多
Alzheimer's disease,the primary cause of dementia,is characterized by neuropathologies,such as amyloid plaques,synaptic and neuronal degeneration,and neurofibrillary tangles.Although amyloid plaques are the primar...Alzheimer's disease,the primary cause of dementia,is characterized by neuropathologies,such as amyloid plaques,synaptic and neuronal degeneration,and neurofibrillary tangles.Although amyloid plaques are the primary characteristic of Alzheimer's disease in the central nervous system and peripheral organs,targeting amyloid-beta clearance in the central nervous system has shown limited clinical efficacy in Alzheimer's disease treatment.Metabolic abnormalities are commonly observed in patients with Alzheimer's disease.The liver is the primary peripheral organ involved in amyloid-beta metabolism,playing a crucial role in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease.Notably,impaired cholesterol metabolism in the liver may exacerbate the development of Alzheimer's disease.In this review,we explore the underlying causes of Alzheimer's disease and elucidate the role of the liver in amyloid-beta clearance and cholesterol metabolism.Furthermore,we propose that restoring normal cholesterol metabolism in the liver could represent a promising therapeutic strategy for addressing Alzheimer's disease.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81072359)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.S2013010016791)+1 种基金Science and Technology Development Foundation of Shenzhen(No.JCYJ20120613112221107 and JCYJ20130326110246234)Natural Science Foundation of Shenzhen University(No.801-00035911)
文摘Objective To investigate the association between low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 （LRPS） variants （rs12363572 and rs4930588） and type 2 diabetes mellitus （T2DM） in Han Chinese. Methods A total of 1842 T2DM cases （507 newly diagnosed cases and 1335 previously diagnosed cases） and 7777 controls were included in this case-control study. PCR-RFLP was conducted to detect the genotype of the two single nucleotide polymorphisms （SNPs）. Odds ratios （ORs） and 95% confidence intervals （95% CIs） were calculated to describe the strength of the association by logistic regression. Results In the study subjects, neither rs12363572 nor rs4930588 was significantly associated with T2DM, even after adjusting for relevant covariates. When stratified by body mass index （BMI）, the two SNPs were also not associated with T2DM. Among the 3 common haplotypes, only haplotype ~ was associated with reduced risk of T2DM （OR 0.820, 95% CI 0.732-0.919）. In addition, rs12363572 was associated with BMI （P〈0.001） and rs4930588 was associated with triglyceride levels （P=0.043） in 507 newly diagnosed T2DM cases but not in healthy controls. Conclusion No LRP5 variant was found to be associated with T2DM in Han Chinese, but haplotype TT was found to be associated with T2DM.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81372872 to J.Yang,81402215 to X.Du,and 81320108022 to K.Chen)funds from the University Cancer Foundation via the Sister Institution Network Fund at the Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital,Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center,and University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centersupported by the program for Innovative Research Team in University in China(IRT1076 to K.Chen)
文摘Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1(LRP1,also known as CD91),a multifunctional endocytic and cell signaling receptor,is widely expressed on the surface of multiple cell types such as hepatocytes,fibroblasts,neurons,astrocytes,macrophages,smooth muscle cells,and malignant cells.Emerging in vitro and in vivo evidence demonstrates that LRP1 is critically involved in many processes that drive tumorigenesis and tumor progression.For example,LRP1 not only promotes tumor cell migration and invasion by regulating matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)-2and MMP-9 expression and functions but also inhibits cell apoptosis by regulating the insulin receptor,the serine/threonine protein kinase signaling pathway,and the expression of Caspase-3.LRPI-mediated phosphorylation of the extracellular signal-regulated kinase pathway and c-jun N-terminal kinase are also involved in tumor cell proliferation and invasion.In addition,LRP1 has been shown to be down-regulated by microRNA-205 and methylation of LRP1CpG islands.Furthermore,a novel fusion gene,LRP1-SNRNP25,promotes osteosarcoma cell invasion and migration.Only by understanding the mechanisms of these effects can we develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for cancers mediated by LRP1.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC31430025)the Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Genomics at Peking Universitythe Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences。
文摘As the leading cause of worldwide hospital-acquired infection,Clostridioides difficile(C.difficile)infection has caused heavy economic and hospitalized burden,while its pathogenesis is not fully understood.Toxin B(Tcd B)is one of the major virulent factors of C.difficile.Recently,CSPG4 and FZD2 were reported to be the receptors that mediate Tcd B cellular entry.However,genetic ablation of genes encoding these receptors failed to completely block Tcd B entry,implicating the existence of alternative receptor(s)for this toxin.Here,by employing the CRISPR-Cas9 screen in CSPG4-deficient He La cells,we identified LDL receptor-related protein-1(LRP1)as a novel receptor for Tcd B.Knockout of LRP1 in both CSPG4-deficient He La cells and colonic epithelium Caco2 cells conferred cells with increased Tcd B resistance,while LRP1 overexpression sensitized cells to Tcd B at a low concentration.Co-immunoprecipitation assay showed that LRP1 interacts with full-length Tcd B.Moreover,CROPs domain,which is dispensable for Tcd B’s interaction with CSPG4 and FZD2,is sufficient for binding to LRP1.As such,our study provided evidence for a novel mechanism of Tcd B entry and suggested potential therapeutic targets for treating C.difficile infection.
基金This study was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Key Program,No.30530360)the National Basic Research Program of China(No.2006CB503907)Royal Free Hospital Special Trustees grant
文摘Background Low-density lipoprotein （LDL） receptor is normally regulated via a feedback system that is dependent on intracellular cholesterol levels. We have demonstrated that cytokines disrupt cholesterol-mediated LDL receptor feedback regulation causing intracellular accumulation of unmodified LDL in peripheral cells. Liver is the central organ for lipid homeostasis. The aim of this study was to investigate the regulation of cholesterol exogenous uptake via LDL receptor and its underlying mechanisms in human hepatic cell line （HepG2） cells under physiological and inflammatory conditions. Methods Intracellular total cholesterol （TC）, free cholesterol （FC） and cholesterol ester （CE） were measured by an enzymic assay. Oil Red O staining was used to visualize lipid droplet accumulation in cells. Total cellular RNA was isolated from cells for detecting LDL receptor, sterol regulatory element binding protein （SREBP）-2 and SREBP cleavage-activating protein （SCAP） mRNA levels using real-time quantitative PCR. LDL receptor and SREBP-2 protein expression were examined by Western blotting. Confocal microscopy was used to investigate the translocation of SCAP-SREBP complex from the endoplasmic reticulum （ER） to the Golgi by dual staining with anti-human SCAP and anti-Golgin antibodies. Results LDL loading increased intracellular cholesterol level, thereby reduced LDL receptor mRNA and protein expression in HepG2 cells under physiological conditions. However, interleukin 1β （IL-1β） further increased intracellular cholesterol level in the presence of LDL by increasing both LDL receptor mRNA and protein expression in HepG2. LDL also reduced the SREBP and SCAP mRNA level under physiological conditions. Exposure to IL-1β caused over-expression of SREBP-2 and also disrupted normal distribution of SCAP-SREBP complex in HepG2 by enhancing translocation of SCAP-SREBP from the ER to the Golgi despite a high concentration of LDL in the culture medium. Conclusions IL-1β disrupts cholesterol-mediated LDL receptor feedback regulation by enhancing SCAP-SREBP complex translocation from the ER to the Golgi, thereby increasing SREBP-2 mediated LDL receptor expression even in the presence of high concentration of LDL. This results in LDL cholesterol accumulation in hepatic cells via LDL receptor pathway under inflammatory stress.
文摘Approximately 13% of the population over the age of 65 years is estimated to have AD. The total number of cases is expected to increase over the coming decades. The apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genotype is the greatest genetic deter-minant for Alzheimer's disease (AD) development. The ApoE4 allele increases the risk of AD by 4 to 14 fold while the ApoE2 allele has an opposing effect;decreasing risk. Indeed many studies have demonstrated that carriers of the ApoE2 allele are associated with greater likelihood of survival to advanced age, superior verbal learning ability in advanced age, and reduced accumulation of amyloid pathology in the aged brain. In addition, it is known that ApoE proteins have different affinities for the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR), with ApoE2 having the weakest binding to the LDL receptor at < 2% relative to ApoE3 and E4. Because ApoE2 has shown protective effects in re-gard to AD, a novel approach for ApoE4 carriers may be to create a peptide antagonist that blocks the ApoE inter-actions with LDLR at its 135-150 N-terminal binding domain. This peptide may create a more ApoE2-like structure by decreasing the affinity of ApoE4 for LDLR thereby reducing AD onset, memory impairment, and amyloid plaque formation. In this review, we will discuss the different detrimental effects that ApoE4 can cause. Most importantly, we will review how ApoE4 binding to LDLR promotes AD pathogenesis and how blocking ApoE4 binding may be a promising novel therapeutic approach for AD.
文摘报告一例常染色体隐性遗传发病的骨质疏松症-假性胶质瘤综合征。先证者女性,23岁,父母非近亲结婚,出生后发现双目失明,婴儿期因发现右眼视网膜母细胞瘤行右眼球摘除术,9岁开始反复发生轻微外力骨折,诊断为成骨不全。查体发现脊柱侧凸畸形、胸廓畸形、双上肢肘外翻、四肢关节韧带松弛。双能X线吸收检测仪(dual energy X-ray absorptiometry,DXA)骨密度明显低于同龄人,腰椎1-4骨密度Z值-5,左髋骨密度Z值-1.8。X线摄片示全身骨小梁稀疏。Sanger测序显示低密度脂蛋白受体相关蛋白-5(lowdensity lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5,LRP5)基因的6号外显子和23号外显子发生复合杂合突变,导致p.Pro382Leu+p.Cys1611LeufsX33。本文通过文献复习对该病的临床表现和诊疗特点进行讨论及总结,以期帮助临床医生提高对这一疾病的认识。
文摘目的分析低密度脂蛋白受体相关蛋白5(low density lipoprotein receptor related protein 5,LRP5)rs556442、rs312778位点基因多态性及突变在绝经后女性2型糖尿病(type 2 diabetes mellitus,T2DM)患者中骨量异常的意义。方法收集2021年5月至2023年5月新疆石河子地区的142例绝经后女性资料进行回顾性分析,分为正常对照组(A组,n=29)、T2DM组(B组,n=30)、骨量降低组(C组,n=28)、骨量降低+T2DM组(D组,n=55)。收集记录相关基线资料,运用全自动生化测定仪测定受试者血糖、血脂及骨代谢指标。通过双能X线骨密度仪测定骨密度(bone mineral density BMD),LRP5基因位点多态性采用飞行时间质谱法(MALDI-TOF-MS)测定,采用SNPscan技术对上述SNP位点进行基因分型。结果①四组基线资料比较,绝经年限、年龄及腰臀比(waist hip ratio,WHR)比较差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);②与A组相比,B组的空腹血糖(FPG)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)升高(P<0.05);D组的FPG、HbA1c的血清学水平升高,甘油三酯(TG)血清学水平降低(P<0.05);③rs556442位点:与A组相比,D组基因型分布(AA/AG/GG基因型)有统计学意义(P<0.05);rs312778位点组间基因型(CC/CT/TT基因型)及等位基因分布频率均无统计学意义(P>0.05);④rs556442位点:与AA基因型相比,B、C组AG/GG基因型的股骨颈BMD水平降低;D组AG/GG型的HDL血清学水平降低(P<0.05)。rs312778位点:与CC基因型相比,A组HbA1C、FPG血清学水平较CT/TT基因型低(P<0.05);D组CT/TT基因型的低密度脂蛋白(LDL)血清学水平升高(P<0.05);⑤多元线性回归分析:rs556442位点,TG增加是腰L_(1~4)BMD降低的危险因素(P<0.05);rs312778位点,体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)降低是腰L_(1~4)及股骨颈BMD降低的危险因素,TG增加是腰L_(1~4)BMD降低的危险因素(P<0.05);⑥在rs556442、rs312778位点骨量异常与基因型分布均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论新疆石河子地区绝经后T2DM女性患者LRP5基因rs556442、rs312778基因位点的突变可能与骨量降低有关。
文摘目的探讨微小RNA-370-3p(miR-370-3p)和低密度脂蛋白受体相关蛋白6(LRP6)对胎儿生长受限(FGR)孕妇的临床诊断价值。方法选取2020年6月—2022年6月期间产检并确诊为FGR的孕妇96例为观察组,另选取同期产检的健康孕妇96例作为对照组,记录两组分娩孕周、1 min Apgar评分、5 min Apgar评分、新生儿体重、胎盘质量,依据美国妇产科学院(ACOG)标准将观察组划分为FGR组、严重FGR组。qRT-PCR法检测血清miR-370-3p和LRP6 mRNA表达水平;血清miR-370-3p和LRP6 mRNA水平与分娩孕周、1 min Apgar评分、5 min Apgar评分、新生儿体重、胎盘质量的相关性采用Pearson法分析;miR-370-3p和LRP6 mRNA对FGR的诊断价值采用ROC曲线评估。结果两组孕妇年龄、分娩孕周、是否初产的比例差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组miR-370-3p显著高于对照组,LRP6显著低于对照组(P<0.05);严重FGR组miR-370-3p显著高于FGR组,LRP6显著低于FGR组(P<0.05);对照组与观察组新生儿体重、1 min Apgar评分、5 min Apgar评分及胎盘质量之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);miR-370-3p与LRP6之间呈负相关(r=-0.692,P<0.05),miR-370-3p与分娩孕周、新生儿体重、1 min Apgar评分、5 min Apgar评分、胎盘质量均呈负相关(r=-0.401、-0.382、-0.425、-0.484、-0.504,均P<0.05),LRP6与分娩孕周、新生儿体重、1 min Apgar评分、5 min Apgar评分、胎盘质量均呈正相关(r=0.306、0.412、0.512、0.612、0.419,均P<0.05);ROC曲线显示,miR-370-3p对FGR诊断的AUC为0.877(95%CI:0.821~0.919),截断值为1.40,其敏感度、特异性分别为67.71%、93.75%;LRP6对FGR诊断的AUC为0.838(95%CI:0.778~0.887),截断值为0.83,其敏感度、特异性分别为84.37%、71.87%;二者联合对FGR诊断的AUC为0.923(95%CI:0.875~0.956),明显高于二者单独诊断(Z联合vs miR-370-3P=2.811、P=0.005;Z联合vs LRP6=3.372、P=0.001),其敏感度、特异性分别为85.42%、87.50%。结论FGR患者血清miR-370-3p高表达、LRP6低表达,二者联合对FGR具有一定诊断价值。
基金financially supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,No.2022RC1220(to WP)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,No.2022M711733(to ZZ)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82160920(to ZZ)Hebei Postdoctoral Scientific Research Project,No.B2022003040(to ZZ)Hunan Flagship Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine(to WP)。
文摘Alzheimer's disease,the primary cause of dementia,is characterized by neuropathologies,such as amyloid plaques,synaptic and neuronal degeneration,and neurofibrillary tangles.Although amyloid plaques are the primary characteristic of Alzheimer's disease in the central nervous system and peripheral organs,targeting amyloid-beta clearance in the central nervous system has shown limited clinical efficacy in Alzheimer's disease treatment.Metabolic abnormalities are commonly observed in patients with Alzheimer's disease.The liver is the primary peripheral organ involved in amyloid-beta metabolism,playing a crucial role in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease.Notably,impaired cholesterol metabolism in the liver may exacerbate the development of Alzheimer's disease.In this review,we explore the underlying causes of Alzheimer's disease and elucidate the role of the liver in amyloid-beta clearance and cholesterol metabolism.Furthermore,we propose that restoring normal cholesterol metabolism in the liver could represent a promising therapeutic strategy for addressing Alzheimer's disease.
