Differential Effects of Thiazolidinediones and Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors on Insulin Resistance and β-cell Function in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Propensity Score-matched Analysis

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Table_1_Impaired ketogenesis is associated with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in subjects with type 2 diabetes.docx

AimsThe ketogenic pathway is an effective mechanism by which the liver disposes of fatty acids (FAs) to the peripheral tissues. Impaired ketogenesis is presumed to be related to the pathogenesis of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), but the results of previous studies have been controversial. Therefore, we investigated the association between ketogenic capacity and MAFLD in subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D).MethodsA total of 435 subjects with newly diagnosed T2D was recruited for the study. They were classified into two groups based on median serum β-hydroxybutyrate (β-HB) level: intact vs. impaired ketogenesis groups. The associations of baseline serum β-HB and MAFLD indices of hepatic steatosis index, NAFLD liver fat score (NLFS), Framingham Steatosis index (FSI), Zhejian University index, and Chinese NAFLD score were investigated.ResultsCompared to the impaired ketogenesis group, the intact ketogenesis group showed better insulin sensitivity, lower serum triglyceride level, and higher low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and glycated hemoglobin levels. Serum levels of liver enzymes were not different between the two groups. Of the hepatic steatosis indices, NLFS (0.8 vs. 0.9, p=0.045) and FSI (39.4 vs. 47.0: p=0.041) were significantly lower in the intact ketogenesis group. Moreover, intact ketogenesis was significantly associated with lower risk of MAFLD as calculated by FSI after adjusting for potential confounders (adjusted odds ratio 0.48, 95% confidence interval 0.25-0.91, p=0.025).ConclusionsOur study suggests that intact ketogenesis might be associated with decreased risk of MAFLD in T2D.</p

DataSheet1_Multiple resonance type thermally activated delayed fluorescence by dibenzo [1,4] azaborine derivatives.docx

We studied the photophysical and electroluminescent (EL) characteristics of a series of azaborine derivatives having a pair of boron and nitrogen aimed at the multi-resonance (MR) effect. The computational study with the STEOM-DLPNO-CCSD method clarified that the combination of a BN ring-fusion and a terminal carbazole enhanced the MR effect and spin-orbit coupling matrix element (SOCME), simultaneously. Also, we clarified that the second triplet excited state (T2) plays an important role in efficient MR-based thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF). Furthermore, we obtained a blue–violet OLED with an external EL quantum efficiency (EQE) of 9.1%, implying the presence of a pronounced nonradiative decay path from the lowest triplet excited state (T1).</p

Additional file 1 of Effects of a soft robotic exosuit on the quality and speed of overground walking depends on walking ability after stroke

Additional File Table 1: Main Group Effect

Additional file 2 of Effects of a soft robotic exosuit on the quality and speed of overground walking depends on walking ability after stroke

Additional File Figure 1: Overview of the measurement set-up. (A) Study participant walking with the portable soft exosuit, while motion capture cameras and floor-mounted force plates capture the movement. (B) In addition to the exosuit, participants wore an indirect calorimetry system, EMG electrodes and reflective markers. Safety measures included guarding by a licensed therapist, a safety harness connected to an overhead rail and the use of a cane on the nonparetic side if needed. (C) Study participants walked continuously for five minutes on an overground track of 36.3 m in lengt