The Prevalence of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes across the Middle East and Africa (PACT-MEA) study compared cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and 2021 ESC guidelines adherence between UAE and broader MEA region participants for enhanced type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
Methods
A survey of 385 physicians explored clinical decision-making factors. Chart reviews of 3726 participants classified ASCVD risk as per 2021 ESC guidelines and compared T2D target achievement in primary and secondary care centers.
Results
The survey highlighted factors influencing T2D management decisions, with most adhering to international guidelines. Among 542 UAE participants, 62.7 % were at high and 37.1 % at very high risk for ASCVD. Target HbA1c was achieved 45 % UAE vs. 37 % in regionally, BP by 41 % vs. 30 %, LDL by 36 % vs. 30 %, BMI <25 kg/m2 by 20 % vs. 15 %, SGLT2is use by 63 % vs. 37 % and GLP-1RAs use by 22 % vs. 13 %, respectively. No participants met all ESC-recommended targets for T2D.
Conclusion
Physicians followed international guidelines, considering patient history, drug efficacy, and HbA1c levels for diabetes and ASCVD risks. In UAE, <50 % of at-risk individuals with T2D met ESC targets. Cardioprotective medication use was higher in UAE.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-02DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112028
Yujun Zhuang , Hongjiang Ye , Xiaoyan Yang , Lifang Zheng , Zhizhen Chen , Jianjia Jiang , Lunpan Mou , Pingping Li , Jiawei Qin , Yaduan Dai , Yanling Mao
This study evaluates the impact of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach combined with experience-based co-design (EBCD) on managing elderly patients with type 2 diabetes, focusing on glycemic control, metabolic indicators, and quality of life. A randomized controlled trial conducted from October to December 2023 included 216 hospitalized patients at Quanzhou First Hospital. Patients were randomly assigned to either the MDT-EBCD intervention or standard care group and followed for 26 weeks. Outcomes measured included BMI, fasting blood glucose (FBG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), lipid profiles, renal function, and quality of life. No significant baseline differences were observed between the groups. Post-intervention, the MDT-EBCD group showed significant improvements in BMI, FBG, HbA1c, lipid profiles, and renal function (P < 0.01), alongside enhanced quality of life dimensions like emotional function, vitality, and social functioning compared to the control group (P < 0.05). These findings support the MDT-EBCD model as an effective framework for improving comprehensive diabetes care in the elderly.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-02DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112031
Yu-Min Huang , Zijia Liu , Jing Fu , Peng-Fei Shan , Jian Wang , Xu Wen
Aims
The effects of postprandial resistance and combined exercise on blood glucose profiles, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes, remain unclear. Comprehending these responses may aid in diabetes management.
Methods
Three trials were conducted: trial A examined aerobic, resistance, and combined exercise; trials B and C focused on three intensities of resistance and combined exercise. Participants including patients with type 2 diabetes and healthy adults completed a randomized crossover experiment with two arrangements of three interventions and continuous glucose monitoring. Blood glucose iAUC and slope were analyzed via repeated measures two-way ANOVA.
Results
A total of 21 patients with type 2 diabetes (47.81±11.88 years) and 26 healthy adults (31.77±6.66 years) were assigned. In trials A–C, the main effect of subject group on iAUC/min was significant (p<0.001, p = 0.003, and p<0.001). The exercise in trial A (p = 0.006) and subject group in trial C (p = 0.005) significantly impacted the blood glucose slope.
Conclusions
Resistance and combined exercise reduce postprandial hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes patients. Monitoring glucose before exercise may help prevent extreme events.
目的:餐后阻力和联合运动对血糖状况的影响,尤其是对 2 型糖尿病患者的影响仍不清楚。了解这些反应有助于糖尿病管理:进行了三项试验:试验 A 检查了有氧运动、阻力运动和综合运动;试验 B 和 C 侧重于三种强度的阻力运动和综合运动。包括 2 型糖尿病患者和健康成年人在内的参与者完成了一项随机交叉实验,实验中三种干预措施有两种安排,并进行了连续血糖监测。血糖 iAUC 和斜率通过重复测量双向方差分析进行分析:共分配了 21 名 2 型糖尿病患者(47.81±11.88 岁)和 26 名健康成人(31.77±6.66 岁)。在 A-C 试验中,受试者组别对 iAUC/min 的主效应显著(p<0.001、p = 0.003 和 p<0.001)。试验 A 中的运动(p = 0.006)和试验 C 中的受试者组(p = 0.005)对血糖斜率有显著影响:结论:阻力运动和联合运动可降低 2 型糖尿病患者餐后高血糖。运动前监测血糖有助于预防极端事件的发生。
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Pub Date : 2025-02-02DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112027
Sheila Piccoli Garcia, Felipe Vogt Cureau, Fernando de Quadros Iorra, Leonardo G Bottino, Laura E R C Monteiro, Gabriel Leivas, Daniel Umpierre, Beatriz D Schaan
Aims: To compare the magnitude of the benefit of different exercise modalities on glycemic control, including aerobic training (AT), resistance training (RT), combined training (CT), high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and physical activity advice.
Methods: A network meta-analysis was conducted. Seven databases were searched from inception to May 2024. We included randomized clinical trials of at least 12 weeks' duration evaluating different types of physical exercise and physical activity advice to reduce HbA1c in people with type 2 diabetes.
Results: 158 studies (17,059 participants) were included. Compared with the control group, all types of exercise were associated with lower HbA1c: HIIT [-0.61 % (95 % CrI -0.84; -0.37)], CT [-0.58 % (95 % CrI -0.73; -0.42], AT [-0.58 % (95 % CrI -0.70; -0.45)], RT [-0.40 % (95 % CrI -0.59; -0.21)] and physical activity advice [-0.35 % (95 % CrI -0.53; -0.16)]. HIIT was the most effective treatment for HbA1c reduction (SUCRA = 82 %), followed by CT (SUCRA = 77 %), AT (SUCRA = 76 %), RT (SUCRA = 37 %) and physical activity advice (SUCRA = 29 %).
Conclusions: HIIT was associated with the greatest reduction in HbA1c. Physical activity advice, which is easy to implement, accessible and unsupervised, should also be offered to people with type 2 diabetes to improve glycemic control.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2024.111983
Alejandro Campos , Rene Rivera Gutierrez , Rodolfo J. Galindo , Rozalina G. McCoy , Maria D. Hurtado Andrade
As the prevalence of obesity has reached epidemic proportions, its prevalence has also increased among adults living with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Unlike the pathophysiologic relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus, the relationship between obesity and type 1 diabetes mellitus, and management of obesity in the setting of type 1 diabetes mellitus, have not been well reviewed. In this article, we discuss the comprehensive management of obesity in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus, focusing on medical nutrition therapy and adjunct therapies such as weight loss-promoting medications and metabolic/bariatric surgery.
{"title":"Managing obesity in adults with type 1 diabetes","authors":"Alejandro Campos , Rene Rivera Gutierrez , Rodolfo J. Galindo , Rozalina G. McCoy , Maria D. Hurtado Andrade","doi":"10.1016/j.diabres.2024.111983","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.diabres.2024.111983","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As the prevalence of obesity has reached epidemic proportions, its prevalence has also increased among adults living with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Unlike the pathophysiologic relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus, the relationship between obesity and type 1 diabetes mellitus, and management of obesity in the setting of type 1 diabetes mellitus, have not been well reviewed. In this article, we discuss the comprehensive management of obesity in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus, focusing on medical nutrition therapy and adjunct therapies such as weight loss-promoting medications and metabolic/bariatric surgery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11249,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes research and clinical practice","volume":"220 ","pages":"Article 111983"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142921258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2025.111998
Charlotte Björk Ingul , Siri Marte Hollekim-Strand , Mari Mørkeset Sandbakk , Torunn Ingfrid Grønseth , Tone Iren K. Rånes , Lars Tung Dyrendahl , Katarina Eilertsen , Stephan Kristensen , Turid Follestad , Bjarte Bye Løfaldli
Aims
To evaluate the effectiveness of personalized lifestyle intervention service for persons with Type 2 diabetes (T2D), implemented in a real-world setting at two Healthy Life Centers (HLC) in Norway.
Methods
Persons with T2D were randomized into either an HLC intervention group or a usual care group for 12 weeks. All participants were screened using a questionnaire tool and had one initial patient-centred health conversation at the HLC. In the intervention group, participants chose interventions with support from HLC staff. The usual care group continued independently. Outcome variables were assessed at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks (if completing two interventions).
Results
110 participants were included (mean age 59.9, 59 % T2D duration < 10 years, 36 % females). There was no significant difference in HbA1c change between intervention and usual care groups (mean difference −1.2 mmol/l, 95 % CI: −3.7 to 1.3, p = 0.33). HbA1c was significantly reduced in both groups (mean reduction 3.8 mmol/l (95 % CI: 2.1 to 5.5, p < 0.001) vs. 2.6 mmol/l (95 % CI: 0.7 to 4.4, p = 0.006), respectively).
Conclusions
Both the HLC personalized follow-up and usual care groups reduced HbA1c with no significant differences between groups. This suggests that low-threshold municipal healthcare can effectively support lifestyle changes in individuals with T2D.
{"title":"Empowerment in Type 2 diabetes: A patient-centred approach for lifestyle change","authors":"Charlotte Björk Ingul , Siri Marte Hollekim-Strand , Mari Mørkeset Sandbakk , Torunn Ingfrid Grønseth , Tone Iren K. Rånes , Lars Tung Dyrendahl , Katarina Eilertsen , Stephan Kristensen , Turid Follestad , Bjarte Bye Løfaldli","doi":"10.1016/j.diabres.2025.111998","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.diabres.2025.111998","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aims</h3><div>To evaluate the effectiveness of personalized lifestyle intervention service for persons with Type 2 diabetes (T2D), implemented in a real-world setting at two Healthy Life Centers (HLC) in Norway.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Persons with T2D were randomized into either an HLC intervention group or a usual care group for 12 weeks. All participants were screened using a questionnaire tool and had one initial patient-centred health conversation at the HLC. In the intervention group, participants chose interventions with support from HLC staff. The usual care group continued independently. Outcome variables were assessed at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks (if completing two interventions).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>110 participants were included (mean age 59.9, 59 % T2D duration < 10 years, 36 % females). There was no significant difference in HbA1c change between intervention and usual care groups (mean difference −1.2 mmol/l, 95 % CI: −3.7 to 1.3, p = 0.33). HbA1c was significantly reduced in both groups (mean reduction 3.8 mmol/l (95 % CI: 2.1 to 5.5, p < 0.001) vs. 2.6 mmol/l (95 % CI: 0.7 to 4.4, p = 0.006), respectively).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Both the HLC personalized follow-up and usual care groups reduced HbA1c with no significant differences between groups. This suggests that low-threshold municipal healthcare can effectively support lifestyle changes in individuals with T2D.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11249,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes research and clinical practice","volume":"220 ","pages":"Article 111998"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143001874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112008
Shao Yin , Fengya Zhu , Ying Liu , Qiu Chen
Objective
This study aims to evaluate the effect of silymarin on insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
Methods
We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library up to September 2024 for relevant RCTs. The intervention required silymarin supplementation for at least 4 weeks. Primary outcomes were homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and fasting insulin (FI), while secondary outcomes included quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI). Bias risk was assessed using Cochrane RoB 2. Subgroup analyses were based on disease type, duration, and dosage. Sensitivity and publication bias analyses were conducted using Egger’s and Begg’s tests. Statistical analysis and meta-analysis were performed using Stata 15.1.
Results
Six studies with 673 participants from Iran, Egypt, and Italy were included. All studies had low risk of bias. Meta-analysis showed that Silybum marianum significantly improved HOMA-IR (WMD = −2.29, 95 % CI: −4.55 to −0.03, p = 0.047) but had no effect on FI (WMD = −2.56, 95 % CI: −7.60 to 2.48, p = 0.862). Subgroup analyses revealed improvements in HOMA-IR for T2DM and diabetics with alcoholic cirrhosis, but no effect in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients. QUICKI did not show significant changes in any group. Only one study reported changes in QUICKI. The results indicated that, compared to the placebo, silymarin improved insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Conclusion
In conclusion, the results of this study indicate that there is limited evidence supporting the effectiveness of silymarin in improving HOMA-IR and FI levels in metabolic diseases, and it generally does not appear to significantly improve these parameters. Future studies should aim to increase the number of high-quality RCTs to further validate the efficacy and safety of silymarin, as well as to explore its underlying mechanisms.
{"title":"Effects of silymarin on insulin resistance and sensitivity: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials","authors":"Shao Yin , Fengya Zhu , Ying Liu , Qiu Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aims to evaluate the effect of silymarin on insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library up to September 2024 for relevant RCTs. The intervention required silymarin supplementation for at least 4 weeks. Primary outcomes were homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and fasting insulin (FI), while secondary outcomes included quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI). Bias risk was assessed using Cochrane RoB 2. Subgroup analyses were based on disease type, duration, and dosage. Sensitivity and publication bias analyses were conducted using Egger’s and Begg’s tests. Statistical analysis and meta-analysis were performed using Stata 15.1.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Six studies with 673 participants from Iran, Egypt, and Italy were included. All studies had low risk of bias. Meta-analysis showed that Silybum marianum significantly improved HOMA-IR (WMD = −2.29, 95 % CI: −4.55 to −0.03, p = 0.047) but had no effect on FI (WMD = −2.56, 95 % CI: −7.60 to 2.48, p = 0.862). Subgroup analyses revealed improvements in HOMA-IR for T2DM and diabetics with alcoholic cirrhosis, but no effect in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients. QUICKI did not show significant changes in any group. Only one study reported changes in QUICKI. The results indicated that, compared to the placebo, silymarin improved insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>In conclusion, the results of this study indicate that there is limited evidence supporting the effectiveness of silymarin in improving HOMA-IR and FI levels in metabolic diseases, and it generally does not appear to significantly improve these parameters. Future studies should aim to increase the number of high-quality RCTs to further validate the efficacy and safety of silymarin, as well as to explore its underlying mechanisms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11249,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes research and clinical practice","volume":"220 ","pages":"Article 112008"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143037542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2025.111996
Anna Stahl-Pehe , Christina Baechle , Stefanie Lanzinger , Michael S. Urschitz , Reinhard W. Holl , Joachim Rosenbauer
The type 1 diabetes incidence was analyzed in 0- to 14-year-old children in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, from 1996 to 2022. The data revealed an overall increasing trend, with variations by age and sex. The incidence increased in boys across age groups but peaked in girls in the 5–9-year age group.
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Diabetes is one of the non-communicable diseases that represents the greatest public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, where diabetes related needs are currently largely unmet, and the debilitating aspects of the foot are worsened by issues related to healthcare costs, self-care practices, and inadequate knowledge. To estimate the pooled prevalence and associated factors of diabetic foot ulcers among patients with Diabetes mellitus, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis. Although studies on, diabetic foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus have been available, the results have been inconsistent.
Objectives
To determine the pooled prevalence and associated factors of diabetic foot ulcers among patients with diabetes mellitus in sub-Saharan Africa.
Methods
A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline. To identify papers published in English up to May 29, 2024, the electronic databases of Medline, Science Direct, Excerpta Medica Database, Cochrane Library, African Journals Online, and Google Scholar were searched. The DerSimonian and Laird method for random-effects models was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers. To test for heterogeneity between studies and publication bias, forest plots and funnel plots were, respectively used.
Results
A total of 28 studies with 10,635 participants were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of diabetic foot ulcer among patients with diabetes mellitus was 13.35 % (95 % CI 10.86, 15.67). Rural residence (OR = 3.25, 95 % CI = 2.15–4.99), peripheral neuropathy (OR = 5.89, 95 % CI = 2.5–13.5), poor self-care practice (OR = 2.39, 95 % CI = 1.12–5.13), illness duration greater than 10 years (OR = 2.94, 95 % CI = 1.14, 7.63), and history of ulcer (OR = 6.07, 95 % CI = 1.68–21.9) were significantly associated with diabetic foot ulcers.
Conclusion
Sub-Saharan Africa has a high prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers. Thus, emphasis should be given to Prevention, periodic foot examination, and early identification of risk factors.
背景:糖尿病是非传染性疾病之一,是撒哈拉以南非洲最大的公共卫生挑战,在那里,与糖尿病相关的需求目前在很大程度上没有得到满足,与医疗费用、自我保健做法和知识不足有关的问题使足部衰弱方面恶化。为了估计糖尿病患者中糖尿病足溃疡的总患病率和相关因素,我们进行了系统回顾和荟萃分析。虽然已有关于糖尿病患者糖尿病足溃疡的研究,但结果并不一致。目的:确定撒哈拉以南非洲地区糖尿病患者糖尿病足溃疡的总患病率及相关因素。方法:根据系统评价和荟萃分析的首选报告项目指南进行系统评价和荟萃分析。为了确定2024年5月29日之前发表的英文论文,检索了Medline、Science Direct、摘录医学数据库、Cochrane Library、African Journals Online和谷歌Scholar等电子数据库。随机效应模型的DerSimonian和Laird方法用于估计糖尿病足溃疡的总患病率。为了检验研究和发表偏倚之间的异质性,分别使用森林图和漏斗图。结果:本系统综述和荟萃分析共纳入了28项研究,涉及10635名受试者。糖尿病患者中糖尿病足溃疡的总患病率为13.35% (95% CI 10.86, 15.67)。农村居住(OR = 3.25, 95% CI = 2.15-4.99)、周围神经病变(OR = 5.89, 95% CI = 2.5-13.5)、自我保健不良(OR = 2.39, 95% CI = 1.12-5.13)、病程大于10年(OR = 2.94, 95% CI = 1.14, 7.63)、溃疡史(OR = 6.07, 95% CI = 1.68-21.9)与糖尿病足溃疡显著相关。结论:撒哈拉以南非洲地区糖尿病足溃疡患病率较高。因此,应重视预防、定期足部检查和早期识别危险因素。
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2025.111987
Ning Gao, Jingming Li, Ting Wei, Qiaochu Cheng, Shan Gao, Yaguang Hu
Background
Persistent diabetes raises diabetic retinopathy (DR) risk, and management is challenging. Integrating transcriptomics and MR, this study provides a current reference for the clinical treatment of DR by identifying potential drug targets in adaptive immune response-associated genes (AIR-RGs).
Methods
The GSE102485 dataset about AIR-RGs and DR was downloaded from a public database. Initially, the MR and Steiger test identified AIR-related candidate genes with causal associations to DR. Bayesian co-localization analysis pinpointed DR drug targets, followed by phenotype scanning for side effects. Functional enrichment and immune infiltration analyses elucidated target mechanisms in DR.
Results
Identified 27 AIR-RGs associated with DR, with TRAV23DV6 (OR = 1.367, 95 % CI = 1.005–1.859, p = 0.0046) as a risk factor. Co-localization analysis confirmed TRAV23DV6′s potential as a DR drug target. Phenotype scanning linked TRAV23DV6 to hepatocellular carcinoma, thromboembolism, and pyelonephritis, indicating potential side effects. TRAV23DV6 engages in adaptive immunity, autophagy, and antigen binding. DR involves infiltration of 22 immune cell types and activation of 16 immune functions related to TCR, BCR pathways, and TNF family. Correlation analysis shows high TRAV23DV6 expression, immune cell infiltration, and function activation may exacerbate DR.
Conclusion
TRAV23DV6 has been identified as a potential drug target for DR, offering a new perspective for the treatment of this condition.
背景:持续性糖尿病增加糖尿病视网膜病变(DR)的风险,治疗具有挑战性。本研究结合转录组学和MR,通过识别适应性免疫反应相关基因(AIR-RGs)中的潜在药物靶点,为DR的临床治疗提供当前参考。方法:从公共数据库下载GSE102485 AIR-RGs和DR数据集。最初,MR和Steiger测试确定了与DR有因果关系的air相关候选基因。贝叶斯共定位分析确定了DR药物靶点,随后进行了表型扫描以寻找副作用。结果:鉴定出27个与DR相关的AIR-RGs,其中TRAV23DV6为危险因子(OR = 1.367,95 % CI = 1.005-1.859,p = 0.0046)。共定位分析证实了TRAV23DV6作为DR药物靶点的潜力。表型扫描将TRAV23DV6与肝细胞癌、血栓栓塞和肾盂肾炎联系起来,表明其潜在的副作用。TRAV23DV6参与适应性免疫、自噬和抗原结合。DR涉及22种免疫细胞类型的浸润和与TCR、BCR通路和TNF家族相关的16种免疫功能的激活。相关性分析显示,TRAV23DV6高表达、免疫细胞浸润和功能激活可能加重DR。结论:TRAV23DV6已被确定为DR的潜在药物靶点,为DR的治疗提供了新的视角。
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