The lipid metabolome of kidney cancer.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (30_suppl) ◽  
pp. 16-16
Author(s):  
Saby George ◽  
Kyoung-Soo Choi ◽  
Jeff C. Miecznikowski ◽  
Roberto Pili ◽  
A. Latif Kazim
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Cancer ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Charge Ratio ◽  
P Value ◽  
Detailed Knowledge ◽  
Lipid Profiling ◽  
Butyl Ether ◽  
Bonferroni Adjustment ◽  
Lipid Species ◽  
And Control

16 Background: The commonest type of kidney cancer is CCRCC. Kidney cancer is known to accumulate lipids and a detailed knowledge of the lipid species present in these tumors could lead to a better understanding of the underlying aberrant metabolic pathways and suggest possible treatment strategies. We attempt to identify the lipidomic profile of CCRCC using a liquid chromatography MS-based approach (LC-MS). Methods: We utilized 6 fresh frozen representative samples of CCRCC and matching non-tumor areas of kidney from nephrectomy samples. Lipids and other non-polar cellular constituents were extracted from both CCRCC and control tissues by methyl-t-butyl ether /methanol. LC-MS based lipid profiling was performed on a Waters Q-ToF Premier MS coupled with Ultra Performance LC. The peak detection and alignment across all chromatograms were performed using the XCMS software (v 1.14.1, Scripps Center for Metabolomics). Statistical comparisons of the intensities of aligned peaks were performed using the XCMS-built-in Welch's t-test. The XCMS data was converted to log2 ratios (normal/tumor) in order to utilize the paired aspect of this data: each patient’s disease tissue was analyzed in conjunction with corresponding normal tissue. Significance was determined by controlling the family wise error rate (FWER) at 0.05 using a Bonferroni adjustment. All computations were performed using the R statistical software and the “limma” package. Results: The outcome of XCMS was converted to a table that contains fold change, p value and mass to charge ratio (m/z) for each peak, its corresponding retention time, and the integrated peak intensities from all samples. Controlling FWER at 0.05 using a Bonferroni scheme, we found eight statistically significant lipids. Preliminary attempts to identify the analytes included use of METLIN (Scripps Center for Metabolomics) and HMDB (Human metabolome database, Genome Alberta and Genome Canada) databases. The identified metabolites included phosphatidylcholines, cholesterol esters and triglycerides, as well as other lipid species. Conclusions: The lipid metabolomic profile varied significantly between CCRCC and control. Further studies are underway to confirm the identities and significance of the lipid species in detail.

The lipid metabolome of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (CCRCC).

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10609-10609
Author(s):  
Saby George ◽  
Kyoung-Soo Choi ◽  
Roberto Pili ◽  
Abdul Latif Kazim
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Cancer ◽  
Structural Information ◽  
Charge Ratio ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Detailed Knowledge ◽  
Butyl Ether ◽  
Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Lipid Species ◽  
And Control

10609 Background: The commonest type of kidney cancer is CCRCC. Treatment approaches mostly target aberrant vasculature. However, kidney cancer is also known to accumulate lipids and a detailed knowledge of the lipid species present in these tumors could lead to a better understanding of the underlying aberrant metabolic pathways and suggest possible treatment strategies. Lipidomics is an emerging field driven by rapid advances in mass spectrometry (MS), and is widely used to discover biomarkers. We attempt to identify the lipidomic profile of CCRCC using a liquid chromatography MS-based approach (LC-MS). Methods: We utilized 6 fresh frozen representative samples of CCRCC and matching non-tumor areas of kidney from nephrectomy samples. Lipids and other non-polar cellular constituents were extracted from both CCRCC and control tissues by methyl-t-butyl ether /methanol. LC-MS based lipid profiling was performed on a Waters Q-ToF Premier MS coupled with Ultra Performance LC. The peak detection and alignment across all chromatograms were performed using the XCMS software (v 1.14.1, Scripps Center for Metabolomics). Statistical comparisons of the intensities of aligned peaks were performed using the XCMS-built-in Welch's t-test. Results: The outcome of XCMS was converted to a table that contains fold change, p-value and mass to charge ratio (m/z) for each peak, its corresponding retention time, and the integrated peak intensities from all samples. 224 peaks out of 1419 differed between CCRCC and the control group, with p <0.05, calculated by XCMS. About an equal number of analytes increased or decreased in CCRCC compared with control samples. Preliminary attempts to identify the analytes included use of METLIN (Scripps Center for Metabolomics) and HMDB (Human metabolome database, Genome Alberta & Genome Canada) databases. Many of the hits identified phosphatidylcholines, phosphatidylethanolamines, triacylglycerols and diacylglycerols, as well as other lipid species. Conclusions: The lipid metabolomic profile varied significantly between CCRCC and control. Further studies are required to confirm the identities of the lipid species contributing to this variation by obtaining structural information using tandem MS (LC-MS/MS).

scholarly journals The Effect of Selenium on Micro-Albuminuria in Diabetic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akram Ghadiri-Anari ◽  
Saeedeh Jam-Ashkezari ◽  
Bahareh Fallah-Tafti ◽  
Masoud Rahmanian ◽  
Nasim Namiranian
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Nephropathy ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Antioxidant Agents ◽  
And Control

Objective: Oxidative stress plays an important role in the onset and progression of diabetic nephropathy. So antioxidant agents may be one of the key treatment strategies for prevention of diabetic nephropathy progression .The aim of this study was to determine the effect of selenium (Se) on micro-albuminuria in type 2 diabetic (T2DM) patients. Materials and Methods: This study was a clinical study on 60 T2DM patients with micro-albuminuria who were referred to Yazd diabetic research center from March 2016 till April 2017. Patients were randomized in to two groups: Se (200 microgram Se daily) and control. The control group did not receive placebo. The intervention duration was 12 weeks. Micro-albuminuria, fasting blood sugar (FBS), cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL-C, LDL-C, urea, creatinine, HbA1c, plasma Se concentration were measured at the baseline and after 12 weeks.  Results: Micro-albuminuria decreased after 12 weeks in both studied groups but it was not statistically significant. Cholesterol and LDL levels improved statistically in both studied groups at the end of study (P-value: 0.034, 0.023 respectively). Plasma Se level increased in intervention group (P-value< 0.001). There were clinically improvement in other studied variables after 12 weeks in two studied groups but not statistically significant Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that Se supplementation for 12 weeks among patients with micro-albuminuria had no beneficial effects on micro albuminuria.

The Estimation of prostate specific antigen (PSA) concentrations in patients with prostatitis by fully automated ELISA technique.

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 1100-1104
Author(s):  
Hussein Naeem Aldhaheri ◽  
Ihsan Edan AlSaimary ◽  
Murtadha Mohammed ALMusafer
Keyword(s):  
Personal Information ◽  
Receptor Gene ◽  
Specific Antigen ◽  
Gene Clusters ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Elisa Technique ◽  
And Control

      The Aim of this study was to determine Immunogenetic expression of  Toll-like receptor gene clusters related to prostatitis, to give acknowledge about Role of TLR in prostatitis immunity in men from Basrah and Maysan provinces. A case–control study included 135 confirmed prostatitis patients And 50 persons as a control group. Data about age, marital status, working, infertility, family history and personal information like (Infection, Allergy, Steroid therapy, Residency, Smoking, Alcohol Drinking, Blood group, Body max index (BMI) and the clinical finding for all patients of Prostatitis were collected. This study shows the effect of PSA level in patients with prostatitis and control group, with P-value <0.0001 therefore the study shows a positive significant between elevated PSA levels and Prostatitis.

PENGGUNAAN SELAPUT AMNION SEGAR PADA INSISI LUKA OPERASI SEKSIO SESAREA

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Syahredi Syaiful Adnani ◽  
Hafni Bachtiar
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Amniotic Membrane ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Cost Of Care ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
And Control ◽  
Wound Healing Time

In the last few decades, the incidence of caesarean section is increasing in the world, especially in Indonesia. One of the way to treat tissue scar is through biologic and synthetic dressing where nowadays, amnion has been used as biologic dressing frequently. This study was conducted to determine the effect of the use of fresh amniotic membrane on wound incision Caesarean section compared with Caesarean section incision wound covered using regular gauze bandages and fixated with plaster in RS. Dr. Reksodiwiryo Padang. The design of this study is an experimen-tal study with Post test design with control group design. Sampling was done using a formula consecutive sampling two different test samples obtained an average of 72 people for each group. The analysis used include univariate and bivariate analyzes. The average wound healing time the difference was statistically significant (p value <0.05) in the treatment and control groups. There was highly significant difference in the proportion of local infection on day 3 between the treatment and control groups (p value <0.05). There were very significant differences in the proportion of local allergic reactions at day 3, and 5 between the treatment and control group (p <0.05). There are significant differences in terms of the cost of care per day between treatment and control groups (p <0.05). From this study, the average wound healing time has a very significant difference.Keywords: Fresh Amniotic Membrane, Wound Cesarean Section, Wound Healing

scholarly journals Towards a Novel Computer-Aided Optimization of Microreactors: Techno-Economic Evaluation of an Immobilized Enzyme System

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 524
Author(s):  
Philip Pietrek ◽  
Manfred Kraut ◽  
Roland Dittmeyer
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Beads ◽  
Glucose Dehydrogenase ◽  
Packed Bed ◽  
Detailed Knowledge ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Flow Reactors ◽  
Continuous Flow Reactors ◽  
Enzyme Cascades ◽  
And Control ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Immobilized multi-enzyme cascades are increasingly used in microfluidic devices. In particular, their application in continuous flow reactors shows great potential, utilizing the benefits of reusability and control of the reaction conditions. However, capitalizing on this potential is challenging and requires detailed knowledge of the investigated system. Here, we show the application of computational methods for optimization with multi-level reactor design (MLRD) methodology based on the underlying physical and chemical processes. We optimize a stereoselective reduction of a diketone catalyzed by ketoreductase (Gre2) and Nicotinamidadenindinukleotidphosphat (NADPH) cofactor regeneration with glucose dehydrogenase (GDH). Both enzymes are separately immobilized on magnetic beads forming a packed bed within the microreactor. We derive optimal reactor feed concentrations and enzyme ratios for enhanced performance and a basic economic model in order to maximize the techno-economic performance (TEP) for the first reduction of 5-nitrononane-2,8-dione.

scholarly journals Literature Review of the Implications of Exercise Rehabilitation Strategies for SARS Patients on the Recovery of COVID-19 Patients

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 590
Author(s):  
Wei Cui ◽  
Ting Ouyang ◽  
Ye Qiu ◽  
Di Cui
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Severe Pneumonia ◽  
Clinical Indicators ◽  
Exercise Rehabilitation ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Epidemic Period ◽  
Local Risk ◽  
And Control ◽  
Rehabilitation Strategies

As a global pandemic, COVID-19 shows no sign of letting up. With the control of the epidemic in China, the proportion of patients with severe and critical diseases being cured and discharged from hospital has increased, and the recovery of COVID-19 patients has become an important issue that urgently needs attention and solutions. By summarizing the exercise rehabilitation strategies and progress of SARS in 2003, this paper analyzed the differences in clinical indicators and recovery characteristics of severe pneumonia caused by the two viruses, and provided comprehensive exercise guidance and intervention strategies for COVID-19 patients for rehabilitation and nursing by referring to the problems and treatment strategies in the rehabilitation and nursing work of SARS. In the post-epidemic period, China will build a multi-dimensional epidemic prevention system by improving the effectiveness of mass training and strengthening local risk prevention and control. This paper discusses the exercise rehabilitation strategy of SARS patients after recovery, which has guiding significance for exercise intervention and scientific fitness of COVID-19 patients after recovery during epidemic prevention period.

PENGARUH EDUKASI PERAWAT TERHADAP KETEPATAN KELUARGA PASIEN MELAKUKAN CUCI TANGAN DALAM PENCEGAHAN PENULARAN COVID-19 DI RSUD ARIFIN ACHMAD PROVINSI RIAU

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 70-74
Author(s):  
Nurul Utami
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Nurse Education ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
P Value ◽  
Average Value ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Source Of Information

Corona virus is a virus that attacks the respiratory system. The high incidence of Covid-19 is due to low public awareness of applying health protocols. So the need for prevention and control efforts by complying with health protocols to wear masks, keep your distance and wash your hands properly. Washing hands is an easy routine and is important in infection control, and is the best method to prevent the transmission of microorganisms. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of nurse education on the accuracy of the patient's family through hand washing in preventing Covid-19 transmission at Arifin Achmad Hospital, Riau Province. This research uses quantitative research with a quasi experimental design, with a population of 20 people. Data collection tools used observation sheets and data analysis was carried out univariate and bivariate with the Wilcoxson test. The results of this study show that the average value before being given education about hand washing is low compared to the average value after being given education about hand washing. So that hand washing education is effective in increasing hand washing to prevent Covid-19 transmission with a p-value of 0.000. The results of this study are expected to be a source of information and knowledge for the nursing profession regarding the effect of providing nurse education on the accuracy of the patient's family in washing hands.

Comparison of bivalirudin, enoxaparin, and unfractionated heparin in preventing cardiac catheter thrombosis

2008 ◽  
Vol 100 (10) ◽  
pp. 693-698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Buerke ◽  
Sebastian Schubert ◽  
Iris Reindl ◽  
Thomas Michel ◽  
Baerbel Hauroeder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Unfractionated Heparin ◽  
Continuous Infusion ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Coronary Intervention ◽  
Thrombin Inhibitor ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cardiac Catheter ◽  
Before And After

SummaryBivalirudin, a direct thrombin inhibitor binds specifically and reversibly to both fibrin-bound and unbound thrombin. Bivalirudin is approved for use as an anticoagulant in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. The OASIS-5 trial presented a significant increase in cardiac catheter thrombosis for the pentasaccharid fondaparinux compared to enoxaparin. Catheter thrombosis has never been reported in any trial using bivalirudin. Our study compared the development of catheter thrombosis for bivalirudin, enoxaparin, and unfractionated heparin in a controlled in-vitro environment. Ten healthy male volunteers were pretreated with aspirin 500 mg 2 hours before venesection of 50 ml of blood. The seven groups of anticoagulant combinations tested were:UFH, UFH + eptifibatide, enoxaparin, enoxaparin + eptifibatide, bivalirudin bolus, bivalirudin + eptifibatide, bivalirudin bolus + continuous infusion. The blood/anticoagulant mix continuously circulated through a cardiac guiding catheter for 60 minutes or until the catheter became blocked with thrombus. Thrombus development was assessed by weighing each catheter before and after the procedure. Electron microscopy was used to quantify the degree of erythrocyte, platelet and fibrin deposition. Following anticoagulation with bolus dose bivalirudin, the catheter was invariably occluded with thrombus after 33 minutes of circulation. However, a continuous infusion of Bivalirudin prevented the development of occlusive catheter thrombosis. In the bolus bivalirudin group the mean thrombus weight was significantly greater than in all other groups (p-value < 0.01 in all analyses). Bivalirudin given as a bolus was not sufficient to prevent cardiac catheter thrombosis in our in-vitro study. However, a continuous infusion of bivalirudin had similar anti-thrombotic efficacy compared to other treatment strategies.

scholarly journals The Effect of Resistance Training on G6Pase Gene Expression in Liver Hepatocytes, Glucose and Insulin Resistance Levels in Type 2 Diabetic Rats

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Shokrolahi Ardakani ◽  
Hossein Abednatanzi ◽  
Mandana Gholami ◽  
Nader Shakeri
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Liver Cells ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Exercise Session ◽  
P Value ◽  
Insulin Levels ◽  
And Control ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of 12 weeks resistance training on G6Pase expression in liver cells, as well as glucose and insulin levels in type 2 diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 16 wistar rats were selected as the research sample. After injection of nicotinamide and streptozocin to induce diabetes, the rats were randomly divided into two groups of resistance training and control. The resistance group participated in a course of resistance training for up to 12 week in five sessions per week, with intensity of 75% and a time of 30 to 45 minutes. Finally, 48 hours after the last exercise session, G6Pase expression in liver cells, as well as glucose and insulin levels were measured in both groups. Results: Comparison of resistance and control training groups showed a decrease in glucose levels (P-value= 0.001) and increased insulin levels (P-value= 0.001). Exercise also reduced the expression of G6Pase in liver cells in the resistance training group (P-value= 0.001). Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, it is recommended that diabetics use resistance training under the supervision of a specialist to reduce the negative effects of diabetes.  

scholarly journals Stunting Diagnostic and Awareness: Impact assessment study of sociodemographic factors of stunting among school-going children of Pakistan (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahvish Ponum ◽  
Saadia Khan ◽  
Osman Hasan ◽  
Muhammad Tahir Mahmood ◽  
Asad Abbas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
P Value ◽  
Detailed Knowledge ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Study Results

BACKGROUND Stunting is a major public health issue in most of developing countries. Although, its worldwide prevalence is decreasing slowly but the number of stunted children is still rising in Pakistan. Stunting is highly associated with several long-term consequences, including higher rate of mortality and morbidity, deficient cognitive growth, school performance, learning capacity, work capacity and work productivity. To prevent stunting, we proposed Stunting Diagnostic and Education app. This app includes detailed knowledge of stunting and it’s all forms, symptoms, causes, video tutorials and guidelines by the Pediatricians and Nutritionists. OBJECTIVE The aim and objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of stunting in school-going children in Multan District of Punjab Pakistan and to analyze the risk factors associated with stunting in children under and over 5 age. This study presents Stunting Diagnostic and Education app to prevent the stunting in children under 5 age and children over 5 age (where required). METHODS A cross-sectional study has been conducted in schools of Multan District, Pakistan for the period of January 2019 to June 2019. Sample data of 1420 children, aged 4 to 18 years using three age groups, were analyzed by using SPSS version 21.0 to assess the prevalence of stunting and to analyze the main factors associated with it. Chi square test was applied in comparison with rural and urban participants and p-value <0.05 was considered as significant. This study includes distribution of sociodemographic characteristics, parental education, working status of mothers, dietary patterns of school going children and prevalence of stunting in school going children. After getting study results, Stunting Diagnostic and Education app was developed according to the instructions of child experts and nutritionists. RESULTS 354 (24.93%) participants were stunted out of 1420, 11.9 % children were obese and 63.17% children were normal. Out of 354 stunted children, higher ratio of stunting was found in the age group of 8-11 years children with 51.98 percentage. 37.85% stunted children were found in the age group of 4-7 years and 10.17% stunting was found in the age group of 12-18 years children. It was observed in the study that male children were highly stunted than female with 57.91 % and 42.09% respectively. Children living in rural areas were more stunted affected as compared to the children living in urban society with percentage 58.76 and 41.24 respectively. CONCLUSIONS Our study concluded that 24.93% children were stunted, out of which, age group of 8-11 years children were highly stunted. The study showed that the literacy of mother or caregiver had high impact on children’s health. Therefore, Stunting Diagnostic and Education app was developed to educate mothers to prevent stunting.

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