Frontiers in EndocrinologyPub Date : 2024-10-31eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1410537
Mingrui Zou, Jichun Yang
{"title":"Identify novel therapeutic targets for type II diabetes and periodontitis: insights from single-cell analysis and Mendelian randomization analysis.","authors":"Mingrui Zou, Jichun Yang","doi":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1410537","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1410537","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Periodontitis is a common complication of type II diabetes (T2D). However, the existing research cannot fully elucidate the association between them, let alone identify therapeutic targets for precise treatment of diabetic periodontitis. Therefore, we employed integrated genetic approaches such as single-cell analysis, Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis and colocalization analysis to uncover novel therapeutic targets for T2D and periodontitis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study integrated single-cell analysis, MR analysis, colocalization analysis, phenotype scanning, cell-cell communication analysis and metabolic pathway activity analysis to unveil novel therapeutic targets for periodontitis and T2D. We firstly identified core cell clusters of T2D and periodontitis, and important marker genes were selected. The causal associations between these genes and the two diseases were evaluated through MR analysis. Reverse MR analysis, colocalization analysis, additional validation and phenotype scanning further supported our findings. Finally, cell-cell communication analysis and metabolic pathway activity analysis were employed to preliminarily investigate the mechanisms of the observed causal associations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Through analysis of scRNA-seq data, we identified classical monocytes and intermediate monocytes as core cell subclusters. Differential analysis identified 221 differentially expressed genes (DEGs). MR analysis identified 13 genes exhibiting causal associations with T2D, and 11 causal genes with periodontitis. Colocalization analysis, reverse MR analysis, additional validation and phenotype scanning further enhanced the robustness of our results. Finally, we identified NCF1 as the core therapeutic target for T2D (OR = 1.09, 95% CI: 1.03-1.14, <i>p</i> = 1.85 <math><mrow><mo> </mo> <mo>×</mo> <msup><mrow><mn>10</mn></mrow> <mrow><mo>-</mo> <mn>3</mn></mrow> </msup> </mrow> </math> ) and LRRC25 for T2D (OR = 0.96, 95% CI: 0.93-0.99, <i>p</i> = 3.44 <math><mrow><mo> </mo> <mo>×</mo> <msup><mrow><mn>10</mn></mrow> <mrow><mo>-</mo> <mn>2</mn></mrow> </msup> </mrow> </math> ) and periodontitis (OR = 0.92, 95% CI: 0.84-0.99, <i>p</i> = 4.45 <math><mrow><mo> </mo> <mo>×</mo> <msup><mrow><mn>10</mn></mrow> <mrow><mo>-</mo> <mn>2</mn></mrow> </msup> </mrow> </math> ). At last, cell-cell communication analysis indicated significant differences in functions and metabolic pathway activity between monocytes expressing or not expressing the core causal genes, which preliminarily interpreted the observed causal associations.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study integrated single-cell analysis, MR analysis and colocalization analysis to identified novel therapeutic targets for T2D and periodontitis. 13 causal genes were identified for T2D, and 11 for periodontitis. Among them, NCF1 and LRRC25 were regarded as core therapeutic targets. Our findings bridge the gap in the understanding o","PeriodicalId":12447,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Endocrinology","volume":"15 ","pages":"1410537"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11560462/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142618011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Endocrine disorders in Rett syndrome: a systematic review of the literature.","authors":"Giorgia Pepe, Roberto Coco, Domenico Corica, Giovanni Luppino, Letteria Anna Morabito, Cecilia Lugarà, Tiziana Abbate, Giuseppina Zirilli, Tommaso Aversa, Stefano Stagi, Malgorzata Wasniewska","doi":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1477227","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1477227","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Rett syndrome (RTT) is an X-linked progressive neurodevelopmental disorder that involves mainly girls and is the second most frequent cause of genetic intellectual disability. RTT leads to neurological regression between 6 and 18 months of life and could be associated with a variable neurological impairment. However, RTT affects not only neurological function but also wide aspects of non-neurological organs. Recent data showed that the endocrine system is often involved in RTT patients, including disorders of growth, bone health, thyroid, puberty onset, and weight abnormalities However, systematic data on endocrinopathies in RTT are scarce and limited.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This review aims to analyze the prevalence and type of endocrine comorbidities in RTT population, to allow a precocious diagnosis and appropriate endocrinological management.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Systematic research was carried out from January 2000 to March 2024 through MEDLINE via PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After the selection phase, a total of 22 studies (1090 screened) met the inclusion criteria and were reported in the present review. Five studies were observational-retrospective, four were cross-sectional and case report or series, three were survey, prospective, and case-control, and finally one study for descriptive-transversal and longitudinal population-based study. The sample population consisted of multiethnic groups or single ethnic groups. The main endocrinopathies reported were malnutrition, bone alterations, and alterations of puberty onset.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our analysis shows that endocrinopathies are not rare in RTT patients. Therefore, in the context of a multidisciplinary approach, accurate screening and monitoring for endocrinopathies should be recommended in all RTT patients, to improve clinical practice, healthcare management, and, finally, patients' quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":12447,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Endocrinology","volume":"15 ","pages":"1477227"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11560452/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142617988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Frontiers in EndocrinologyPub Date : 2024-10-31eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1434419
Li Lin, Shuxun Chen, Yizhuo Lu
{"title":"Comparison between gas insufflation and gasless techniques for endoscopic transaxillary thyroidectomy.","authors":"Li Lin, Shuxun Chen, Yizhuo Lu","doi":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1434419","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1434419","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes and prognosis of endoscopic thyroidectomy via axillary approach using insufflation and gasless methods.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Retrospective analysis included patients undergoing endoscopic thyroidectomy at our institution from June 2022 to October 2023. Patients were categorized into insufflation and gasless groups. Analysis compared surgical time, blood loss, drainage volume, tube removal time, hospital stay, complications, pain score, and incision satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>73 patients (48 insufflation, 25 gasless) were analyzed. Insufflation technique showed significantly superior outcomes: shorter surgery duration, reduced drainage volume, earlier tube removal, shorter hospital stay, and higher incision satisfaction (all P < 0.05). Postoperative pain (VAS) was lower in insufflation group on first day, but no significant difference on seventh day. No significant differences in blood loss or complications were observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Insufflation technique offers advantages over gasless method including shorter operation time, reduced drainage, earlier tube removal, and shorter hospital stays, with comparable outcomes in pain and incision satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":12447,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Endocrinology","volume":"15 ","pages":"1434419"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11560793/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142618038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"MMP-9 as a clinical marker for endometriosis: a meta-analysis and bioinformatics analysis.","authors":"Qiumei Huang, Yanlun Song, Xiaocan Lei, Hua Huang, Weihua Nong","doi":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1475531","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1475531","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study systematically evaluated the potential efficacy of serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) concentration as a diagnostic marker for endometriosis through meta-analysis. Early and accurate diagnosis of endometriosis, a common gynecological disease, is crucial for improving patient prognosis. Hence, this study aimed to comprehensively analyze the data from multiple studies to assess the diagnostic value of serum MMP-9 concentration for endometriosis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Articles investigating the association between MMP-9 and endometriosis, published from the inception of the databases until February 2024, were systematically retrieved from multiple databases, including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, Scopus, and CNKI. Download and analyze the GSE7305, GSE23339, and GSE51981 datasets. Statistical analyses of all eligible studies were conducted using RevMan 5.4, Stata 11.0, and R software version 4.3.3.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifteen studies fully met the inclusion criteria for the meta-analysis. The concentration of MMP-9 in the blood of patients with endometriosis was significantly higher compared to that of the control group (<i>p</i> < 0.0001). Subgroup analysis based on different stages of endometriosis revealed a trend towards significantly higher serum MMP-9 concentrations in patients, whether in stages I-II or III-IV. Bioinformatics analysis revealed differences in the expression of MMP-9 in endometrial tissue between EMT patients and healthy controls in the GSE7305 and GSE23339 datasets. Additionally, in the GSE51981 dataset, we found significant differences between the normal group and both mild and severe cases of endometriosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both the current meta-analysis and bioinformatics analysis indicate differences in MMP-9 concentration levels between endometriosis patients and healthy individuals, with potentially elevated MMP-9 concentrations in serum samples from patients with endometriosis.</p><p><strong>Systematic review registration: </strong>https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero, identifier CRD42024525864.</p>","PeriodicalId":12447,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Endocrinology","volume":"15 ","pages":"1475531"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11560754/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142618042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Frontiers in EndocrinologyPub Date : 2024-10-31eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1500755
Fabienne Langlois
{"title":"Editorial: Insights in Cushing's syndrome and disease, volume II.","authors":"Fabienne Langlois","doi":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1500755","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1500755","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12447,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Endocrinology","volume":"15 ","pages":"1500755"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11560769/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142617983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Frontiers in EndocrinologyPub Date : 2024-10-31eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1383448
Hossein Arefanian, Sardar Sindhu, Fatema Al-Rashed, Fawaz Alzaid, Ashraf Al Madhoun, Mohammed Qaddoumi, Fatemah Bahman, Michayla R Williams, Shaima Albeloushi, Nourah Almansour, Rasheed Ahmad, Fahd Al-Mulla
{"title":"Comparative efficacy, toxicity, and insulin-suppressive effects of simvastatin and pravastatin in fatty acid-challenged mouse insulinoma MIN6 β-cell model.","authors":"Hossein Arefanian, Sardar Sindhu, Fatema Al-Rashed, Fawaz Alzaid, Ashraf Al Madhoun, Mohammed Qaddoumi, Fatemah Bahman, Michayla R Williams, Shaima Albeloushi, Nourah Almansour, Rasheed Ahmad, Fahd Al-Mulla","doi":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1383448","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1383448","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Familial hypercholesterolemia, the highly prevalent form of dyslipidemia, is a well-known risk factor for premature heart disease and stroke worldwide. Statins, which inhibit 3-hydroxy 3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, are the first-choice treatment for dyslipidemias, and have been effective in reducing the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction. However, emerging evidence indicates that statins may increase the incidence of new-onset type 2 diabetes by reducing β-cell mass and function. Notably, past <i>in vitro</i> reports studying the effects of statins on β-cells were performed without including free fatty acids in the model. This factor should have been addressed since these agents are used to treat individuals with hyperlipidemia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Here, we used a mouse insulinoma MIN6 β-cell culture model to assess the efficacy, cytotoxicity, and insulin-suppressive effects of simvastatin and pravastatin in the presence of palmitic, linoleic, and oleic acids cocktail to mimic mixed lipids challenge in a biologically relevant setting.</p><p><strong>Results and discussion: </strong>Our findings indicate that simvastatin was more effective in lowering intracellular cholesterol but was more cytotoxic as compared to pravastatin. Similarly, simvastatin exhibited a higher suppression of total insulin content and insulin secretion. Both drugs suppressed insulin secretion in phases 1 and 2, dose-dependently. No significant effect was observed on mitochondrial respiration. More importantly, elution experiments showed that insulin content diminution by simvastatin treatment was reversible, while exogenous mevalonate did not improve total insulin content. This suggests that simvastatin's influence on insulin content is independent of its specific inhibitory action on HMG-CoA reductase. In conclusion, our study identified that simvastatin was more effective in lowering intracellular cholesterol, albeit it was more toxic and suppressive of β-cells function. Notably, this suppression was found to be reversible.</p>","PeriodicalId":12447,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Endocrinology","volume":"15 ","pages":"1383448"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11560436/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142618037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Frontiers in EndocrinologyPub Date : 2024-10-31eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1471577
Haiying Xu, Renyin Chen, Xiaoli Hou, Na Li, Yanwei Han, Shaoping Ji
{"title":"The clinical potential of 1,5-anhydroglucitol as biomarker in diabetes mellitus.","authors":"Haiying Xu, Renyin Chen, Xiaoli Hou, Na Li, Yanwei Han, Shaoping Ji","doi":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1471577","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1471577","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A crucial measure of diabetes management is to monitor blood glucose, which often requires continuous blood collection, leading to economic burden and discomfort. Blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin A1c serve as traditional indicators of glucose monitoring. But now glycated albumin, fructosamine, and 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) have been gaining more attention. 1,5-AG is a chemically stable monosaccharide that exists in the human body. Its serum concentration remains stable when blood glucose levels are normal. However, it decreases when blood glucose exceeds the renal glucose threshold. Studies have shown that 1.5-AG reflects blood glucose changes in 1 to 2 weeks; therefore, decreased levels of serum 1,5-AG can serve as a clinical indicator of short-term blood glucose disturbances. Recent studies have shown that 1,5-AG can be used not only for the screening and managing of diabetes but also for predicting diabetes-related adverse events and islet β cell function in prediabetic patients. In addition, saliva 1,5-AG demonstrates potential value in the screening and diagnosis of diabetes. This review focuses on the biological characteristics, detection methods, and clinical application of 1,5-AG to promote understanding and applicable research of 1,5-AG in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":12447,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Endocrinology","volume":"15 ","pages":"1471577"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11560458/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142617201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Frontiers in EndocrinologyPub Date : 2024-10-31eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1440247
Yongxiang Yang, Wanlin Liang, Kexia Fan, Tao Yang, Jingmin Cheng
{"title":"Clinical features of pituitary carcinoma: analysis based on a case report and literature review.","authors":"Yongxiang Yang, Wanlin Liang, Kexia Fan, Tao Yang, Jingmin Cheng","doi":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1440247","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1440247","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Pituitary carcinoma (PC) is an extremely rare tumor of the adenohypophysis, which manifests as craniospinal dissemination and/or systemic metastasis. The diagnosis of PC is particularly difficult, as the clinical diagnosis only can be made after the metastasis is found. Owing to the complex diagnostic process and less effective treatments, the clinical prognosis of PC is usually very poor. Hence, it is of great significance to illustrate the diagnosis and treatment course of PC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this case report, we described a 48-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with pituitary adenoma (PA) initially and then was diagnosed with PC eventually after spinal cord metastasis was found, and we illustrated the treatment course as well. Furthermore, we summarized all the published case reports until now and provided a comprehensive review of the diagnosis, treatment, prediction, and clinical outcome of PC.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusions: </strong>We found that most PC patients had adrenocorticotropic hormone/prolactin (ACTH/PRL)-secreting tumors, Ki-67 ≥ 10%, and P53 positivity, which may have the potential to predict the transformation from PA to PC; surgery excision combined with temozolomide (TMZ) and radiotherapy is helpful to prolong the survival of PC patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":12447,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Endocrinology","volume":"15 ","pages":"1440247"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11560426/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142618034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating the metabolomic pathways in female reproductive endocrine disorders: a Mendelian randomization study.","authors":"Fei-Fan Lu, Zheng Wang, Qian-Qian Yang, Feng-Shang Yan, Chang Xu, Ming-Tang Wang, Zhu-Jing Xu, Sheng-Yun Cai, Rui Guan","doi":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1438079","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1438079","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Reproductive endocrine disorders (RED), including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis (EMs), and female infertility (FI), significantly affect women's health globally, with varying prevalence across different regions. These conditions can be addressed through medication, surgical interventions, and lifestyle modifications. However, the limited understanding of RED's etiology and the substantial economic burden of its treatment highlight the importance of investigating its pathogenesis. Metabolites play a critical role in metabolic processes and are potentially linked to the development of RED. Despite existing studies suggesting correlations between metabolites and RED, conclusive evidence remains scarce, primarily due to the observational nature of these studies, which are prone to confounding factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study utilized Mendelian Randomization (MR) to explore the causal relationship between metabolites and RED, leveraging genetic variants associated with metabolite levels as instrumental variables to minimize confounding and reverse causality. Data were obtained from the Metabolomics GWAS Server and the IEU OpenGWAS project. Instrumental variables were selected based on their association with the human gut microbiota composition, and the GWAS summary statistics for metabolites, PCOS, EMs, and FI were analyzed. The MR-Egger regression and random-effects inverse-variance weighted (IVW) methods were employed to validate the causal relationship. Cochran's Q test was employed to evaluate heterogeneity, sensitivity analysis was performed using leave-one-out analysis, and for pleiotropy analysis, the intercept term of MR-Egger's method was investigated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The MR analysis revealed significant associations between various metabolites and RED conditions. For instance, a positive association was found between 1-palmitoylglycerophosphocholine and PCOS, while a negative association was noted between phenylacetate and FI. The study identified several metabolites associated with an increased risk and others with protective effects against PCOS, EMs, and FI. These findings highlight the complex interplay between metabolites and RED, suggesting potential pathways through which these conditions could be influenced or treated.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This MR study provides valuable insights into the causal relationship between metabolites and female reproductive endocrine disorders, suggesting that metabolic alterations play a significant role in the pathogenesis of PCOS, EMs, and FI, and offering a foundation for future research and therapeutic development.</p>","PeriodicalId":12447,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Endocrinology","volume":"15 ","pages":"1438079"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11560792/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142618041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Frontiers in EndocrinologyPub Date : 2024-10-30eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1506971
Cao Li, Guangbi Li
{"title":"Editorial: The role of sphingolipid metabolism in endocrine diseases.","authors":"Cao Li, Guangbi Li","doi":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1506971","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fendo.2024.1506971","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12447,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Endocrinology","volume":"15 ","pages":"1506971"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11557375/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142617986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}