摘要:
The invention provides with means to predict, in subjects affected by type-2-diabetes (T2D), the probability of developing complications related to the disease. The invention involves (1) identification of genetic features such as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for the establishment of a patient profile that can be used for prediction of complications associated with T2D. Signature profiles comprising a combination of SNPs which have greater predictive value for prognosticating particular types of complications, such as, stroke, myocardial infarction and kidney complications associated with T2D are further described. Compositions and kits that can be used with a set of complementary phenotypic markers to evaluate the risk for an individual affected by T2D to develop complications related to the disease and to evaluate the likelihood that an individual affected by type 2 diabetes type will benefit from treatments that collectively aim to reduce the risk of developing such complications.
摘要:
The invention provides means and methods to predict, in subjects affected by type II diabetes (T2D), the probability of developing complications which include, but are not limited to, micro/macrovascular disorder, hypertension, neuropathy, atrial fibrillation, nephropathy and other major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) that are associated with the disease, by detecting one or more genetic features. The genetic features that are useful in prediction include, but are not limited to, genes, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and other genomic markers. The invention further involves characterizing individuals based on the probability of developing complications related to T2D, such as, micro/macrovascular disorder, hypertension, neuropathy, atrial fibrillation, nephropathy or MACE, based on the identification of one or more aforementioned genetic features. Also described are combinations and kits for carrying out the above-described methods.
摘要:
The invention provides with means to predict, in subjects affected by type 2 diabetes (T2D), the probability of developing complications related to the disease. The invention involves 1) use of genetic features (SNPs, STRs, or other genomic markers) together with other chromosomal features and phenotypic information to establish a patient profile specifically developed for prediction of complications of T2D 2) use of a set of SNPs allowing to discriminate between individuals according to their descent. The invention also provides with methods for characterizing and selecting, within a population of subjects with type-2 diabetes, subjects that are suited for clinical trials based on the identification of one or more genetic features. Also described are combinations and kits for carrying out the above-described methods.
摘要:
The invention provides with means to predict, in subjects affected by type 2 diabetes (T2D), the probability of developing complications related to the disease. The invention involves 1) use of genetic features (SNPs, STRs, or other genomic markers) together with other chromosomal features and phenotypic information to establish a patient profile specifically developed for prediction of complications of T2D 2) use of a set of SNPs allowing to discriminate between individuals according to their descent. A preferred set of genomic markers selected for their association with complications of T2D is provided that can be used with a set of complementary phenotypic markers to evaluate the risk for an individual affected by T2D to develop complications related to the disease and to evaluate the likelihood that an individual affected by T2D type will benefit from treatments reducing the risk of developing such complications.
摘要:
The invention provides with methods for characterizing and selecting, within a population of subjects with type-2 diabetes, subjects that are suited for clinical trials based on the identification of one or more genetic features, which are single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), short tandem repeats (STRs), and/or other genomic markers. The invention further involves characterizing these subjects based on the probability of developing complications related to type-2 diabetes, such as, myocardial infarction, stroke and albuminuria. Also described are combinations and kits for carrying out the above-described methods.
摘要:
The present invention concerns a method of determining a predisposition to atrial fibrillation (AF) in a subject comprising: determining the presence of at least one copy of a risk allele from at least one polymorphic marker in a sample from the subject, wherein the presence of at least one copy of the risk allele is indicative of a predisposition to AF, and wherein said at least one polymorphic marker is: a) rs4674485; b) rs1466560; c) rs1880039; d) rs3849387; e) rs7039; f) rs2952860; g) rs9312515; h) rs1897527; i) rs2299277; j) rs2418828; k) rs2385833; l) rs6717960; m) rs10510266; or n) a substitute polymorphic marker in linkage disequilibrium with any one of the polymorphic markers of a) to m). Also described are kits for determining a predisposition to atrial fibrillation (AF).
摘要:
Uptake, binding, and/or displacement of atrial natriuretic factor in a target organ of a mammal can be quantified by nuclear imaging. A diagnostically effective amount of a radio-labelled mammalian atrial natriuretic factor, active fragment or analog thereof is administered to a live mammal, and the live mammal or a portion thereof is subsequently imaged at one or more time intervals using a suitable radio-detecting device to quantify the uptake, binding and/or displacement of the radio-labelled atrial natriuretic factor, fragment or analog in one or more target organs.
摘要:
Longterm elevation of the intracellular Na+/K+ ratio inhibits macromolecule synthesis and proliferation in the majority of cell types studied so far, including vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC). We report here that inhibition of the Na+,K+ pump in VSMC by ouabain or 1 hour preincubation in K+-depleted medium attenuated apoptosis triggered by serum withdrawal, staurosporine or okadaic acid. In the absence of ouabain, both DNA degradation and caspase-3 activation in VSMC undergoing apoptosis were insensitive to modification of the extracellular Na+/K+ ratio as well as to hyperosmotic cell shrinkage. In contrast, protection of VSMC from apoptosis by ouabain was abolished under equimolar substitution of Na+o with K+o, showing that the anti apoptotic action of Na+,K+ pump inhibition was caused by inversion of the intracellular Na+/K+ ratio. Unlike VSMC, the same level of increment of the [Na+]i/[K+]i ratio caused by 2 hours preincubation of Jurkat cells with ouabain did not affect chromatin cleavage and caspase-3 activity triggered by treatment with Fas ligand, staurosporine or hyperosmotic shrinkage. Thus, our results show for the first time that similarly to cell proliferation, maintenance of a physiologically low intracellular Na+/K+ ratio is required for progression of VSMC apoptosis.
摘要翻译:细胞内Na + / K +比例的长期升高抑制了迄今为止研究的大多数细胞类型(包括血管平滑肌细胞(VSMC))的大分子合成和增殖。 我们在这里报告说,通过哇巴因在血管平滑肌细胞中抑制Na +,K +泵或在K +消耗性介质中1小时预孵育减少由血清戒断,星形孢菌素或冈田酸引起的细胞凋亡。 在没有哇巴因的情况下,经历凋亡的VSMC中的DNA降解和半胱天冬酶-3激活对细胞外Na + / K +比的改变以及高渗细胞收缩都不敏感。 相比之下,在K + O等摩尔Na +取代的情况下,哇巴因对VSMC的凋亡的保护被消除,表明Na +,K +泵抑制的抗凋亡作用是由反转引起的 的细胞内Na + / K +比。 与VSMC不同,Jurkat细胞与哇巴因预处理2小时引起的[Na +] i / [K +] i比例的增加水平不会影响染色质切割和由治疗引起的半胱天冬酶-3活性 Fas配体,星形孢菌素或高渗收缩。 因此,我们的研究结果首次表明,与细胞增殖类似,VSMC凋亡进展需要维持生理学上低的细胞内Na + / K +比。
摘要:
Novel nucleic acids and corresponding encoded proteins are described. Also described are corresponding recombinant vectors and host cells, as well as methods of producing the proteins. Also described are mimetics and antibodies to the proteins as well as compositions comprising the nucleic acid or proteins or a portion thereof. Methods and kits for the detection of a disease, disorder or abnormal physical state caused by abnormal modulation of calcium levels in a patient are also described. Methods for treating a patient having a disease, disorder or abnormal physical state caused by abnormal calcium levels are also described. Methods for assaying abnormal calcium levels are also described, as are methods for screening the efficacy of products for modulating abnormal calcium levels.
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Apoptosis and/or necrosis related disorders in the mammalian body, namely radiation exposure disorders, chemical exposure and ingestion disorders, neurological disorders and physical trauma disorders, are treated, and their onset is counteracted by preconditioning, by extracting from the mammalian body an aliquot of blood, subjecting the extracted aliquot, ex vivo, to an oxidative stressor such as exposure to ozone gas, a temperature stressor, i.e. temperatures above or below body temperatures, and ultraviolet light, and re-injecting the treated blood aliquot into the mammalian body. The treatment ha the effect of decreasing apoptosis/necrosis in the body, and of pre-conditioning the body better to withstand subsequently encountered apoptosis-inducing events.