{"title":"Relationship of Serum Fibroblast Growth Factor 23, Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α, and Klotho with In-Stent Restenosis in Elderly Patients with Coronary Artery Disease after the Treatment of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.","authors":"Rong-Rong Qiu, Lu Li","doi":"10.1089/rej.2024.0064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/rej.2024.0064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In-stent restenosis (ISR) commonly occurs in elderly patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) after percutaneous coronary intervention. Atherosclerosis in elderly patients may be the leading cause of ISR. Therefore, we aim to explore the relationship between vascular calcification-associated factors and ISR occurrence. Elderly patients were enrolled according to standard inclusion and exclusion criteria. The serum fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), and Klotho levels were determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The degree of coronary artery stenosis of the patients with CAD before operation was assessed using the Gensini score. The correlation was analyzed using Pearson analysis. The prediction value was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. The patients with CAD were classified into the ISR group with 97 cases and the non-ISR (NISR) group with 349 cases. The Gensini score, serum FGF23, and HIF-1α levels increased while Klotho levels decreased in patients with CAD of the ISR group compared with those of the NISR group. Pearson analysis showed that FGF23 and HIF-1α positively correlated while Klotho negatively correlated to the Gensini score. ROC analysis showed all three factors could effectively predict the occurrence of ISR. Furthermore, the joint had a more effective prediction value for ISR occurrence. The dynamic analysis presented that the serum FGF23 and HIF-1α levels dramatically increased while Klotho levels decreased in patients with CAD after 1-year follow-up. Serum FGF23 and HIF-1α positively correlated while serum Klotho negatively correlated to ISR. Conclusively, these three factors effectively predicted the occurrence of ISR.</p>","PeriodicalId":94189,"journal":{"name":"Rejuvenation research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of Predictive Nursing Process on Elderly Patients with Total Hip Arthroplasty.","authors":"Jianyu Guo, Zhong Zhang","doi":"10.1089/rej.2024.0059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/rej.2024.0059","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Elderly individuals represent a significant demographic undergoing total hip arthroplasty, with distinct risks and complications. The study aimed to determine whether predictive nursing, guided by risk assessment, could reduce these risks and improve patient outcomes. A total of 191 elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty were included in the study, with 142 patients randomly assigned to either the control or observation groups. The control group received routine care, while the observation group received predictive nursing based on comprehensive risk assessment. Various assessment tools were employed to evaluate risks such as venous thrombosis, pressure injuries, falls, joint dislocation, infections, and psychological factors. The primary outcomes included functional improvement measured by the Harris Hip Score, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), anxiety levels, and patient satisfaction. Our study demonstrated that predictive nursing interventions, guided by comprehensive risk assessment, yielded significant reductions in postoperative complications, particularly deep vein thrombosis, in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. In addition, patients who received predictive nursing care experienced notable benefits, including shorter hospital stays, heightened satisfaction levels, enhanced hip function, improved ADL scores, and reduced anxiety levels compared with those receiving standard care. The study underscores the substantial benefits of predictive nursing interventions guided by risk assessment in improving outcomes for elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty, highlighting the potential of individualized nursing care to optimize postoperative recovery and enhance patient well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":94189,"journal":{"name":"Rejuvenation research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kai Gao, Dong Xu, Fei Mu, Meina Zhao, Wei Zhang, Xingru Tao, Chao Guo, Jingwen Wang
{"title":"Systems Pharmacology to Explore the Potential Mechanism of Ginseng Against Heart Failure.","authors":"Kai Gao, Dong Xu, Fei Mu, Meina Zhao, Wei Zhang, Xingru Tao, Chao Guo, Jingwen Wang","doi":"10.1089/rej.2024.0051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/rej.2024.0051","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study is to elucidate the pharmacological mechanism underlying the effects of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma (ginseng) in heart failure (HF), providing a theoretical foundation for its clinical application. The potential mechanism of ginseng in the context of HF was investigated using systems pharmacology that combined network pharmacology, Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) analysis, molecular docking, and experimental verification. Network pharmacology was employed to identify drug-disease targets. Core gene targets were subsequently subjected to enrichment analysis by integrating network pharmacology with GEO. Molecular docking was utilized to predict the binding affinities between identified targets and ginseng compounds. Furthermore, the therapeutic efficacy of ginseng was validated in an isoproterenol (ISO)-induced rat model of HF. The modulation of key signaling pathways by ginseng was confirmed through Western blot analysis. A total of 154 potential targets of ginseng in the treatment of HF were identified through network pharmacology analysis. The analysis of GSE71613 revealed that the PI3K-Akt pathway, reactive oxygen species, oxidative phosphorylation, MAPK signaling, and Ras signaling pathways are predominantly associated with patients with HF. By integrating the findings from network pharmacology and GEO analysis, ginsenoside Rg1 and ginsenoside Rb3 were identified as the potential components in ginseng, while <i>FN1</i> and <i>PRKAA2</i> were recognized as key targets involved in the PI3K-AKT and AMPK pathways, respectively. Molecular docking analysis revealed a strong affinity between the potential components and the identified core targets. <i>In vivo</i> experiments indicated that the extract of ginseng (EPG) significantly ameliorated ISO-induced cardiac dysfunction by improving cardiac parameters such as cardiac left ventricular internal systolic diameter, left ventricular end-diastolic volume, left ventricular end systolic volume, and left ventricular ejection fraction, while also reducing malondialdehyde production. In addition, EPG was found to enhance superoxide dismutase activity and ATP levels, while concurrently reducing the levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. The extract also reduced myocardial oxygen consumption, inflammatory cell infiltration, and the number of damaged myocardial fibers. Moreover, EPG was observed to upregulate the expression of p-PI3K, p-AKT, p-AMPK, and Bcl-2, while downregulating the expression of p-NFκB, TGF-β, and Bax. The therapeutic effects of ginseng on HF are primarily mediated through the PI3K-Akt and AMPK pathways. Ginsenoside Rg1 and ginsenoside Rb3 have been identified as potential therapeutic agents for HF.</p>","PeriodicalId":94189,"journal":{"name":"Rejuvenation research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142592351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Parishin Alleviates Pulmonary Fibrosis by Reducing CD38 Levels in Naturally Aging Mice.","authors":"Xinxiu Zhao, Shixian Zhou, Zhaoying Sheng, Linlin Sun, Qin Zhang, Yuanqiang Lu","doi":"10.1089/rej.2024.0042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/rej.2024.0042","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Parishin, a natural compound, has demonstrated significant potential in mitigating age-related phenotypes and improving outcomes in age-associated diseases. Given that aging is a major risk factor for numerous chronic conditions, including pulmonary fibrosis, we investigated parishin's effects on cellular senescence and lung health. In our study, we treated mouse lung epithelial cells with parishin and observed a reduction in cellular senescence markers alongside an upregulation of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1). Building on these <i>in vitro</i> findings, we administered parishin to naturally aged mice. The treatment resulted in decreased pulmonary fibrosis and reduced DNA damage in lung tissue. Notably, we found that parishin treatment led to a reduction in Cluster of differentiation 38 (CD38) levels, concomitant with an increase in SIRT1 expression. These findings indicate that parishin may enhance lung function in aged mice, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for treating age-related pulmonary disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":94189,"journal":{"name":"Rejuvenation research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142515623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yu-Mei Zhong, Kun Luo, Yan-Ding Guo, Xiu-Hua Gao, Hai-Yan Zhou
{"title":"Moxibustion Regulates the Expression of T Cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis Through Tim-3/Gal-9 Signaling Pathway.","authors":"Yu-Mei Zhong, Kun Luo, Yan-Ding Guo, Xiu-Hua Gao, Hai-Yan Zhou","doi":"10.1089/rej.2024.0052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/rej.2024.0052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To observe the effects of moxibustion on T cells and T cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain-containing molecule-3/galectin-9 (Tim-3/Gal-9) pathway in rats with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). To further explore the possible anti-inflammatory mechanism of moxibustion in the treatment of RA. Thirty Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups, including a control group, an RA model group, and a moxibustion group. An RA model was created through the injection of Freund's complete adjuvant. In the moxibustion group, rats were treated with moxibustion at acupoints of \"Shenshu\" and \"Zusanli.\" A total of three courses of treatment were conducted. Then the thickness of foot pad was measured, joint pathological changes were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, the proportion of CD4<sup>+</sup>T and CD8<sup>+</sup>T in peripheral blood was detected by flow cytometry, the expression levels of Tim-3 and Gal-9 in synovium were detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and the expressions of CD4<sup>+</sup>T and CD8<sup>+</sup>T in synovium were detected by immunofluorescence. HE staining showed that the synovial tissue of the control group was smooth and neatly arranged without inflammatory cell infiltration. In the model group, the joint space was narrowed, the synovial tissue had congestion and edema, and a large number of inflammatory cells infiltrated. Compared with the model group, in the moxibustion group, the joint space narrowed with synovium hyperemia and edema, and the level of inflammatory cell infiltration decreased. Flow cytometry showed that compared with the model group, CD4<sup>+</sup>T expression in the moxibustion group was downregulated, while CD8<sup>+</sup>T expression was upregulated. PCR results showed that compared with the model group, the expressions of Tim-3 and Gal-9 in the moxibustion group were upregulated. Immunofluorescence results showed that compared with the model group, CD4<sup>+</sup>T expression in the moxibustion group was decreased, while CD8<sup>+</sup>T expression was increased. The results demonstrate that moxibustion not only suppressed the expression of CD4<sup>+</sup>T but also promoted the expression of CD8<sup>+</sup>T. The anti-inflammatory effect of moxibustion may be related to the regulation of T cell expression through the Tim-3/Gal-9 signaling pathway.</p>","PeriodicalId":94189,"journal":{"name":"Rejuvenation research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142515622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rejuvenation researchPub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-08-07DOI: 10.1089/rej.2024.0036
Jun Zhang, Jie Liu, Yongle Li, Xuexian Zhang, Chunxiang Yang
{"title":"Regulatory Role and Molecular Mechanism of Mammalian Sterile 20-Like Kinase 1 in 1-Methyl-4-Phenylpyridinium Ion-Induced Parkinson's Disease Cell Model.","authors":"Jun Zhang, Jie Liu, Yongle Li, Xuexian Zhang, Chunxiang Yang","doi":"10.1089/rej.2024.0036","DOIUrl":"10.1089/rej.2024.0036","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Parkinson's disease (PD) is a multifactorial degenerative disease in the elder. Given the involvement of mammalian sterile 20-like kinase 1 (MST1) in PD, this article was to illustrate the mechanism of MST1 in 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium ion (MPP<sup>+</sup>)-induced PD cell model. Cells were treated with different concentrations of MPP<sup>+</sup> to establish a PD cell model. Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot revealed that MST1 expression and iron ion concentration increased, but cellular viability decreased with MPP<sup>+</sup> concentration. Inhibition of MST1 decreased ferroptosis; increased cellular viability, iron ion content, and levels of glutathione peroxidase 4; and decreased reactive oxygen species and lactate dehydrogenase release. Upregulation of ferroptosis levels using ferroptosis agonist Erastin reduced the protective effect of MST1 inhibition on PD cells. Mechanistically, dual-luciferase analysis identified that <i>miR</i>-23b-3p targeted MST1 and inhibited its expression. Overexpression of <i>miR</i>-23b-3p inhibited MST1 levels, thereby reducing cellular ferroptosis and attenuating MPP<sup>+</sup>-induced cell injury. Collectively, MST1 expression increased with increasing MPP<sup>+</sup> concentration, and <i>miR</i>-23b-3p targeted MST1 to reduce ferroptosis and MPP<sup>+</sup>-induced cell injury.</p>","PeriodicalId":94189,"journal":{"name":"Rejuvenation research","volume":" ","pages":"154-162"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141604711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rejuvenation researchPub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-07-25DOI: 10.1089/rej.2024.0049
Irina Conboy
{"title":"The Strength of Research on Aging and Longevity.","authors":"Irina Conboy","doi":"10.1089/rej.2024.0049","DOIUrl":"10.1089/rej.2024.0049","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94189,"journal":{"name":"Rejuvenation research","volume":" ","pages":"144"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141604712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rosalind Franklin Society Proudly Announces the 2023 Award Recipient for <i>Rejuvenation Research</i>.","authors":"Amir Arav","doi":"10.1089/rej.2024.14567.rfs2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/rej.2024.14567.rfs2023","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94189,"journal":{"name":"Rejuvenation research","volume":"27 5","pages":"143"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142396494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rejuvenation researchPub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-08-07DOI: 10.1089/rej.2024.0034
Michael Renteln
{"title":"Toward Systemic Lipofuscin Removal.","authors":"Michael Renteln","doi":"10.1089/rej.2024.0034","DOIUrl":"10.1089/rej.2024.0034","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lipofuscin is indigestible garbage that accumulates in the autophagic vesicles and cytosol of postmitotic cells with age. Drs. Brunk and Terman postulated that lipofuscin accumulation is the main or at least a major driving factor in aging. They even posited that the evolution of memory is the reason why we get lipofuscin at all, as stable synaptic connections must be maintained over time, meaning that the somas of neurons must also remain in the same locale. In other words, they cannot dilute out their garbage over time through cell division. Mechanistically, their position certainly makes sense given that rendering a large percentage of a postmitotic cell's lysosomes useless must almost certainly negatively affect that cell and the surrounding microenvironment. It may be the case that lipofuscin accumulation is the main issue with regard to current age-related disease. Degradation <i>in situ</i> may be an insurmountable task currently. However, a method of systemic lipofuscin removal is discussed herein.</p>","PeriodicalId":94189,"journal":{"name":"Rejuvenation research","volume":" ","pages":"171-179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141750110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rejuvenation researchPub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-07-16DOI: 10.1089/rej.2024.0032
Jwaher Haji Alhaji, Divya Pathak, Fauzia Ashfaq, Abdulrahman A Alsayegh, Fahmida Khatoon, Bader Judaya Almutairi, Mohammad Idreesh Khan, Mirza Masroor Ali Beg
{"title":"Role of NQO1 Gene Involvement and Susceptibility of T2DM Among Saudi Arabia Population.","authors":"Jwaher Haji Alhaji, Divya Pathak, Fauzia Ashfaq, Abdulrahman A Alsayegh, Fahmida Khatoon, Bader Judaya Almutairi, Mohammad Idreesh Khan, Mirza Masroor Ali Beg","doi":"10.1089/rej.2024.0032","DOIUrl":"10.1089/rej.2024.0032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>NQO1 disruption enhances susceptibility to oxidative stress during hyperglycemia and is a significant contributor to the development and progression of diabetes. Oxidative stress has been linked to several symptoms, including hyperglycemia, reactive oxygen species buildup, high blood pressure, and the expression of inflammatory markers. Therefore, the present research aimed to evaluate the genetic abnormality of NQO1 (rs1800566, C609T) gene polymorphism, expression, and vitamin-D level assessment among Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. The study included 100 newly diagnosed T2DM cases and 100 healthy individuals as healthy controls. Total RNA was extracted from the whole blood using the TRIzol method, and further cDNA was synthesized, and expression was evaluated. There is a significant difference in NQO1 (rs1800566, C609T) genotype distribution among the T2DM patients and healthy controls (<i>p</i> = 0.04). Compared with the NQO1 CC wild-type genotype, the NQO1 CT heterozygous genotype had an odds ratio of 1.96 (1.08-3.55), and the NQO1 TT mutant type genotype had an odds ratio of 3.31 (0.61-17.77). Significantly decreased expression of NQO1 mRNA was observed with heterozygous CT (<i>p</i> < 0.0001) and homozygous mutant TT genotype (<i>p</i> = 0.0004), compared with homozygous wild-type CC genotype. NQO1 mRNA expression level was also compared with vitamin D levels among the T2DM patients. T2DM patients with vitamin D deficiency had 1.83-fold NQO1 mRNA expression, while vitamin D insufficient and sufficient T2DM cases had 3.31-fold (<i>p</i> < 0.0001) and 3.70-fold (<i>p</i> < 0.0001) NQO1 mRNA expression. It was concluded that NQO1 (rs1800566, C609T) CT and TT genotypes played a significant role in the worseness of type II diabetes mellitus, and decreased expression of NQO1 mRNA expression could be an essential factor for disease worseness as well as hypermethylation could be a factor for reduced expression leading to disease severity. The decreased NQO1 mRNA expression with heterozygous CT and mutant TT genotype associated with vitamin D deficiency may contribute to disease progression.</p>","PeriodicalId":94189,"journal":{"name":"Rejuvenation research","volume":" ","pages":"145-153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141500054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}