Chunjun Sheng
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View article: High Diagnostic Accuracy of Epigenetic Imprinting Biomarkers in Thyroid Nodules
High Diagnostic Accuracy of Epigenetic Imprinting Biomarkers in Thyroid Nodules Open
PURPOSE To explore the novel diagnostic value of epigenetic imprinting biomarkers in thyroid nodules. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 550 patients with fine-needle aspiration (FNA)–evaluated and histopathologically confirmed thyroid nodule…
View article: A multi-center study on glucometabolic response to bariatric surgery for different subtypes of obesity
A multi-center study on glucometabolic response to bariatric surgery for different subtypes of obesity Open
Objectives To assess the benefit of a bariatric surgery in four artificial intelligence-identified metabolic (AIM) subtypes of obesity with respect to the improvement of glucometabolism and the remission of diabetes and hyperinsulinemia. M…
View article: Relationship of Vitamin A and Thyroid Function in Individuals With Obesity and After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Relationship of Vitamin A and Thyroid Function in Individuals With Obesity and After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Open
Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) occurs in obesity and may be associated with thyroid dysfunction. We aimed to investigate the association of VA with thyroid function in obesity and after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Nine hundred and s…
View article: Potential Functions of the BMP Family in Bone, Obesity, and Glucose Metabolism
Potential Functions of the BMP Family in Bone, Obesity, and Glucose Metabolism Open
Characteristic bone metabolism was observed in obesity and diabetes with controversial conclusions. Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and obesity may manifest increased bone mineral density. Also, obesity is more easily to occur in T2DM. Therefore, w…
View article: Incidence and Risk Factors of Hypogonadism in Male Patients With Latent Autoimmune Diabetes and Classic Type 2 Diabetes
Incidence and Risk Factors of Hypogonadism in Male Patients With Latent Autoimmune Diabetes and Classic Type 2 Diabetes Open
Objectives This study aimed to compare the prevalence of hypogonadism between male patients with latent autoimmune diabetes (LADA) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and investigate the risk factors for hypogonadism in these patients. Methods This…
View article: Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Improves Fatty Liver and Enhances Thermogenesis in Brown Adipose Tissue via Inhibiting BMP4-Related Signaling Pathway in High-Fat-Diet-Induced Obese Mice
Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Improves Fatty Liver and Enhances Thermogenesis in Brown Adipose Tissue via Inhibiting BMP4-Related Signaling Pathway in High-Fat-Diet-Induced Obese Mice Open
Objective. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist is effective in decreasing blood glucose and body weight. It could improve fatty liver with unclear mechanisms. Hence, we aimed to explore whether GLP-1 could improve fatty liver …
View article: Thyroid hormone associated with Acanthosis Nigricans and fat distribution in obese patients
Thyroid hormone associated with Acanthosis Nigricans and fat distribution in obese patients Open
Background: Obesity is more easier exhibiting subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) and acanthosis nigricans (AN). We aimed to elucidate the thyroid hormone levels in obese patients and its association with fat distribution and AN. Methods: In t…
View article: Performance of a new real‐time continuous glucose monitoring system: A multicenter pilot study
Performance of a new real‐time continuous glucose monitoring system: A multicenter pilot study Open
Aims/Introduction The present study aimed to investigate the performance of a new real‐time continuous glucose monitoring system. Materials and Methods Interstitial glucose levels were monitored for 7 days in 63 patients with type 1 or typ…
View article: The prevalence of thyroid nodules in northwest China and its correlation with metabolic parameters and uric acid
The prevalence of thyroid nodules in northwest China and its correlation with metabolic parameters and uric acid Open
This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of thyroid nodules (TN) and investigate its correlation with metabolic parameters, especially uric acid (UA) in northwest Chinese population. We conducted a large cross-sectional survey with 67,7…
View article: The Associations of Serum Uric Acid with Obesity-Related <i>Acanthosis nigricans</i> and Related Metabolic Indices
The Associations of Serum Uric Acid with Obesity-Related <i>Acanthosis nigricans</i> and Related Metabolic Indices Open
Objective . Recent studies have shown that hyperuricemia (HUA) is associated with hypertension, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome (MetS). We aimed to examine the relationship of serum UA with Acanthosis nigricans (AN…
View article: Reversibility of<i>β</i>-Cell-Specific Transcript Factors Expression by Long-Term Caloric Restriction in db/db Mouse
Reversibility of<i>β</i>-Cell-Specific Transcript Factors Expression by Long-Term Caloric Restriction in db/db Mouse Open
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is characterized by β -cell dedifferentiation, but underlying mechanisms remain unclear. The purpose of the current study was to explore the mechanisms of β -cell dedifferentiation with and without long-term control o…
View article: BRAFV600E mutation in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: a meta-analysis
BRAFV600E mutation in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: a meta-analysis Open
The prognostic value of the BRAFV600E mutation, resulting in poor clinical outcomes of papillary thyroid carcinoma, has been generally confirmed. However, the association of BRAFV600E with aggressive clinical behaviors of papillary thyroid…
View article: Eosinophils Reduce Chronic Inflammation in Adipose Tissue by Secreting Th2 Cytokines and Promoting M2 Macrophages Polarization
Eosinophils Reduce Chronic Inflammation in Adipose Tissue by Secreting Th2 Cytokines and Promoting M2 Macrophages Polarization Open
Obesity is now recognized as a low-grade, chronic inflammatory disease that is linked to a myriad of disorders including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and liver diseases. Recently it is found that eosinophils accelerate alterna…