scholarly journals Multiomics implicate gut microbiota in altered lipid and energy metabolism in Parkinsons disease

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Alexandre Pereira ◽  
Drupad Trivedi ◽  
Justin Silverman ◽  
Ilhan Duru ◽  
Lars K Paulin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Metabolism ◽  
Bacterial Community ◽  
Bacterial Community Composition ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Parkinsons Disease ◽  
Clinical Variables ◽  
Metabolite Profiles ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
Altered Lipid

We aimed to investigate the link between serum metabolites, gut bacterial community composition, and clinical variables in Parkinsons disease (PD) and healthy control subjects (HC). 139 metabolite features were found to be differentially abundant between the PD and Control groups. No associations were found between metabolite features and within-PD clinical variables. The results suggest alterations in serum metabolite profiles in PD, and the results of correlation analysis between metabolite features and microbiota suggest that several bacterial taxa are associated with altered lipid and energy metabolism in PD.

scholarly journals Significant effect of HIV/HAART on oral microbiota using multivariate analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann L. Griffen ◽  
Zachary A. Thompson ◽  
Clifford J. Beall ◽  
Elizabeth A. Lilly ◽  
Carolina Granada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Bacterial Community ◽  
Community Composition ◽  
Bacterial Community Composition ◽  
Oral Microbiome ◽  
Independent Effect ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Oral Microbiota ◽  
Clinical Variables ◽  
Hiv Negative

AbstractPersons infected with HIV are particularly vulnerable to a variety of oral microbial diseases. Although various study designs and detection approaches have been used to compare the oral microbiota of HIV-negative and HIV-positive persons, both with and without highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), methods have varied, and results have not been consistent or conclusive. The purpose of the present study was to compare the oral bacterial community composition in HIV-positive persons under HAART to an HIV-negative group using 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis. Extensive clinical data was collected, and efforts were made to balance the groups on clinical variables to minimize confounding. Multivariate analysis was used to assess the independent contribution of HIV status. Eighty-nine HIV-negative participants and 252 HIV-positive participants under HAART were sampled. The independent effect of HIV under HAART on the oral microbiome was statistically significant, but smaller than the effect of gingivitis, periodontal disease, smoking, caries, and other clinical variables. In conclusion, a multivariate comparison of a large sample of persons with HIV under HAART to an HIV-negative control group showed a complex set of clinical features that influenced oral bacterial community composition, including the presence of HIV under HAART.

Survey of the status of iron and sclerostin in major Thalassemia Patients

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Moinzadeh ◽  
Mohammad Reza Keramati ◽  
Mohammad Taha Jalali ◽  
Bejan Keikhaei ◽  
Najmaldin Saki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Loss ◽  
Iron Overload ◽  
Beta Thalassemia ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Elisa Method ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
And Control

Background and Aims: Thalassemia is one the most prevalent genetic anemia in the world; homozygote patients usually suffer from severe disturbances. Osteopenia and osteoporosis are of various types of thalassemia complications which are increase in rate in patients with iron overload conditions. Sclerostin is a protein which enhances bone loss by inhibiting osteoblasts. The aim of this study was to measure sclerostin protein and its association with iron overload in major thalassemia patients. Materials and Methods: Forty patients with major beta-Thalassemia and 40 healthy control individuals were includedin the study; Sclerostin protein and ferritin were evaluated using ELISA method. Results: Mean sclerostin protein was 100.7 pg/ml, in the case group; it was 143.1 pg/ml in the control group.There was a significant differences between sclerostin protein in case and control groups (p= 0.015). The association of sclerostin and ferritin was not significant in the case group (p= 0.7), while  it was meaningful in the control individuals (p= 0.037). Conclusion: Our findings suggest that sclerostin protein can play an important role in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis.

Sydenham's Chorea; Clinical and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings, a Retrospective Observational Study in Children

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (05) ◽  
pp. 217-222
Author(s):  
Fatma Hanci ◽  
Mustafa Hizal ◽  
Sevim Türay ◽  
Oya Kalaycioğlu ◽  
Nimet Kabakuş
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Prefrontal Cortex ◽  
Basal Ganglia ◽  
Globus Pallidus ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
And Control

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and demographic and clinical characteristics, response to treatment times, and recurrence rates of Sydenham's chorea (SC), the most common of the acquired pediatric choreas. The clinical and radiological findings of 12 patients presenting to the pediatric neurology clinic in the previous 4 years and diagnosed with SC on the basis of the modified Jones criteria were investigated retrospectively from the hospital files. In addition, we measured the maximum prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia (globus pallidus, putamen, and caudate nucleus) thicknesses in the axial plane from patients' cerebral MRIs and compared these values with prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia thicknesses of a healthy control group measured using the same technique. Patient and control groups' cranial and basal ganglia MRIs were found to be normal. However, patients' globus pallidus thicknesses were significantly lower than those of the healthy control group. Additionally, the globus pallidus values of patients with recurrent SC and a prolonged healing time were lower than average. However, we determined no significant difference in terms of prefrontal motor cortex, caudate nucleus, or putamen thicknesses between the patient and control groups. Low globus pallidus thicknesses in patients with SC may indicate atrophy associated with globus pallidus involvement. Further experimental and prospective and long-term studies are needed for a better understanding of the factors affecting the pathophysiology, recurrence, and healing time of SC.

scholarly journals Biomarkers in Community-Acquired Pneumonia Assessment

2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
Natalja Voskresenska ◽  
Sergejs Babikovs ◽  
Jūlija Voicehovska ◽  
Andrejs Šķesters ◽  
Alise Silova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Community Acquired Pneumonia ◽  
Treatment Efficiency ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Plasma Selenium ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
And Control ◽  
Reduced Activity

AbstractThe paper presents information on pneumonia (P) patients with features of oxidative stress (OS). Identifying features of OS in patients with P is of interest not only for diagnosis, but also for monitoring of treatment efficiency. We recruited 73 patients with community-acquired P (CAP), previously healthy adults, both males and females with mean age of 68.0 ± 15.2, hospitalised, and 61 healthy control patients matched for age. For quantitative evaluation of lipid peroxidation in CAP patients, the levels of aldehydic lipid peroxidation products like malondialdehyde (MDA) and 4- hydroxynon-2-enal (HNE) were quantified. Furthermore, concentrations of reduced glutathione (GSH) and several antioxidant enzymes and selenium in plasma were determined. In CAP patients, decreased levels of GSH and plasma selenium were observed. Plasma levels of MDA, and HNE did significantly differ between patient and control groups. We also noted reduced activity of antioxidant enzymes, namely, glutation peroxidase and superoxide dismutase. Low antioxidant enzymes activity was associated with a more severe CAP pattern. Both GSH and antioxidant enzymes may serve as markers for inflammation-related OS in CAP patients, and measurement of these biomarkers may be a valid indentifier for its management.

Reversal of the Energy Metabolism Responses to Endurance Training by Weight Loading

1974 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 847-852
Author(s):  
Crawford Kennedy ◽  
Wayne D. Van Huss ◽  
William W. Heusner
Keyword(s):  
Energy Metabolism ◽  
Endurance Training ◽  
Energy Cost ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Anaerobic Metabolism ◽  
Distance Runners ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
And Control ◽  
Weight Loading

6 university team distance runners were randomly placed into experimental and control groups to determine the effect of progressive overloading with weights upon selected training responses. Both groups received identical training for 8 wk. with the exception that three days each week the experimental Ss wore weighted wristlets, anklets, and belts. Pre- and posttest energy metabolism measures were taken during and following both a low-intensity 15-min. run (9.7 km/hr, 0% grade) and a high-intensity run to exhaustion (16.1 km/hr, 9% grade). The energy metabolism responses to endurance training were significantly reversed by the progressive overloading with weights. The energy cost of the low-intensity run was increased and an unexpected shift toward greater anaerobic metabolism was observed.

Salivary and Serum Antioxidant and Oxidative Stress Markers in Dental Caries

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (6) ◽  
pp. 565-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Ahmadi-Motamayel ◽  
Mohammad Taghi Goodarzi ◽  
Ali Mahdavinezhad ◽  
Zohreh Jamshidi ◽  
Mohammad Darvishi
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Healthy Control Group ◽  
Oxidative Stress Marker ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Whole Saliva ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
And Control

Dental caries is the most common, chronic, noncommunicable, preventable oral disease worldwide. Oxidation may play an important role in dental caries initiation and progression. Antioxidants in body fluids protect cells. The aim of this study was to evaluate salivary and serum total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in dental caries. A total of 118 healthy caries-free and caries-active male and female students participated. Caries was detected clinically. Unstimulated whole-saliva samples and blood samples were obtained. Sialochemical analysis was carried out by spectrophotometric assay. Data were analyzed with the Student t test using STATA 11. Salivary and serum TAC levels in the case and control groups did not show any significant differences. Mean salivary MDA levels in the case and control groups were 0.71 ± 0.1 and 0.35 ± 0.06 nmol/mL, respectively. The results showed significantly higher levels of salivary and serum MDA in the case group compared to the healthy control group. The oxidative stress marker was significantly higher in the caries group compared to the healthy control group. Antioxidants were not significantly different between the two groups. MDA can be produced by dental caries, resulting in a decrease in antioxidant levels, causing disease progression. Further studies are necessary to determine whether MDA is the cause or effect of the disease.

scholarly journals Assessment of Carotid Artery Distensibility and Elasticity in Patients with Asthma

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hatice Eylül Bozkurt Yılmaz ◽  
Mustafa Yılmaz
Keyword(s):  
Severe Asthma ◽  
Persistent Asthma ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Asthmatic Patients ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Carotid Distensibility ◽  
And Control

As asthma and atherosclerosis have similar pathophysiological mechanisms and risk factors, asthmatic patients may have an increased risk of atherosclerosis. This study aimed to determine the possibility of a higher risk of atherosclerosis in asthma patients compared with healthy controls by measuring carotid elasticity and distensibility. This was a cross-sectional study on 326 participants including 221 patients (129 [58.37%] females) with persistent asthma, aged 46.47±11.58 years, body mass index (BMI) of 29.74±3.99, and 105 healthy control subjects (60 [57.14%] females) aged 46.08±11.35 years, and BMI of 29.42±3.76. Of the 221 patients with asthma, 75 (33.93%) had mild, 74 (33.48%) had moderate and 72 (32.57%) had severe asthma. The carotid distensibility and elasticity were recorded and compared in both patients and control groups. There was no statistically significant difference between the patients and healthy control groups in terms of age, BMI and gender (p=0.775, p=0.482, and p=0.834, respectively). A statistically significant difference was determined between the patient and control groups in respect of both distensibility and elasticity (10.93±1.64 vs. 11.5±1.31, p=0.002 and 0.21±0.03 vs. 0.22±0.04, p=0.001, respectively). Statistically significant differences were determined between the control group and the asthma subgroups in respect of distensibility and elasticity (p<0.001, for both comparisons). The results showed that the difference was mainly due to the patients with severe asthma. Carotid distensibility and elasticity were decreased in asthmatic patients, and the main reason for this decrease was the patients in the severe asthma group. These results may suggest that the risk of subclinical carotid atherosclerosis is increased in patients with asthma, especially those with severe asthma.

scholarly journals RNA-Seq Study of Hepatic Response of Yellow-Feather Chickens to Acute Heat Stress

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-69
Author(s):  
Quan Zhang ◽  
Yi Kang Luo ◽  
Bo Hai Zhang ◽  
Yan Zi Chan ◽  
Lin Lin Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Stress ◽  
Energy Metabolism ◽  
Respiratory Rate ◽  
Acid Metabolism ◽  
Rna Seq ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Physiological Mechanisms ◽  
Stress Treatment ◽  
Acute Heat Stress ◽  
And Control

AbstractThe yellow-feather broiler is a popular poultry breed in Asia, particularly in China. In this study, we performed RNA-seq analysis to identify differentially expressed genes (deGs) in the liver of yellow-feather broilers that had been subjected to acute heat stress treatment (38±1°C for 4 h, recovery 2 h) and determine the response of the liver to high temperature and its effects on yellow-feather broiler physiology. We found that the cloacal temperature and respiratory rate of yellow-feather chickens were significantly increased immediately after the initiation of acute heat stress (38°c) treatment. And after recovery for 2 h, there was no difference in the cloacal temperature and respiratory rate between the acute heat stress and control groups. A total of 834 DEGs were observed in response to heat stress by RNA-seq. Almost half of the DEGs were involved in the lipid and energy metabolism, including fatty acid metabolism (ACOX1, ACACA, ACSL1, ACSL6, ACAA1, ACAA2, HADHB, and FASN) and propanoate metabolism (ACSS2, ALDH2, ACACA, DLAT, ALDH7A1, MDH1, ME1, ABAT, SUCLG2, and ACSS3). Our findings provide the context for RNA-seq studies in the liver of yellow-feather chickens and suggest that the liver of yellow-feather broilers has the lipid and energy metabolism physiological mechanisms activated in response to heat stress.

Reduced Selenium Status of Patients with Asthma

1989 ◽  
Vol 77 (5) ◽  
pp. 495-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Stone ◽  
L. J. Hinks ◽  
R. Beasley ◽  
S. T. Holgate ◽  
B. A. Clayton
Keyword(s):  
Free Radicals ◽  
Whole Blood ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Selenium Status ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Lower Range ◽  
Asthmatic Patients ◽  
Symptomatic Asthma ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
And Control

1. Selenium is an essential component of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px, EC 1.11.1.9), an enzyme which helps protect cells against damage caused by free radicals and hydroperoxides. 2. We report the plasma, whole blood and platelet concentrations of selenium, and whole blood and platelet activities of GSH-Px, in 49 patients with asthma, 23 of whom had coexisting eczema, and 76 healthy control subjects. 3. The asthmatic patients had significantly lower concentrations of selenium measured in plasma (P < 0.01) and whole blood (P < 0.001), but not in platelets. When the data were summarized as odds ratios there was a highly significant 3.54- and 5.08-fold increased probability of asthma observed for the lower range of plasma and whole blood selenium concentrations, respectively. 4. No overall decrease in platelet or whole blood GSH-Px activity was found when the asthmatic and control groups were compared. 5. Although patients with symptomatic asthma have a reduced selenium status, this does not appear to influence the antioxidant capacity of their circulating blood cells.

ADHD Comorbid With Major Depression on Parents and Teachers Perceptions

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 508-518
Author(s):  
Daniele Coutinho ◽  
Antonio Carlos Farias ◽  
Erico Pereira Gomes Felden ◽  
Mara L Cordeiro
Keyword(s):  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Statistical Manual ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Diagnosis Method ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties ◽  
And Control

Objective: Examine the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) responses of parents and teachers for children with ADHD comorbid with major depressive disorder (MDD), with an emphasis on determining how well the respondent groups’ responses correlate, and how well the results obtained perform as predictors of clinical diagnosis. Method: The SDQ was completed by parents and teachers of ( n = 215 participants, 7-12 years old) in ADHD, MDD, ADHD + MDD, and healthy control groups. Agreement between parent and teacher SDQs and their concordance with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.; DSM-IV) diagnoses were assessed. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) and Kappa concordance analyses were used to compare the groups with the health control group. Results: The comorbid group presented greater impairments than the ADHD, MDD, and control groups ( p < .001). Conclusion: The presence of psychiatric comorbidity causes greater impairment for school children with ADHD. The SDQ has good sensitivity for detecting these children and correlates well with DSM diagnosis.

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