A 44-year-old patient was admitted with tumor rupture in the left hepatic lateral lobe,and he underwent emergent exploratory laparotomy and proceeded for hepatic left lateral lobectomy on September 19,2021.The final d...A 44-year-old patient was admitted with tumor rupture in the left hepatic lateral lobe,and he underwent emergent exploratory laparotomy and proceeded for hepatic left lateral lobectomy on September 19,2021.The final diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma was confirmed by histopathological examination of the surgical specimen.Afterward,the patient received hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy with FOLFOX(oxaliplatin,fluorouracil,and leucovorin)for 5 cycles.Subsequently,recurrence of the hepatocellular carcinoma was diagnosed in the abdominal cavity.The patient was then treated with lenvatinib.Within less than 1 month of the treatment with lenvatinib,the patient was admitted to the emergency room on June 2,2022,because of acute intra-abdominal bleeding(hematomas).Percutaneous intra-abdominal angiography found that the bleeding vessels were the right gastroepiploic artery and left gastric artery.The patient was stabilized after arterial embolization using gelatin sponges.The diagnosis and management of spontaneous intra-abdominal hematomas are discussed.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the expression of Toll-like receptor (TLR) 3, TLR4, TLR7 and TLR9 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). METHODS: Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry wer...AIM: To investigate the expression of Toll-like receptor (TLR) 3, TLR4, TLR7 and TLR9 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). METHODS: Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry were used to analyze the expression of TLR3, TLR4, TLR7 and TLR9 mRNA and protein in samples from 87 esophageal cancer patients consisting of both tumor and normal tissue. RESULTS: A significant increase in TLR3, TLR4, TLR7 and TLR9 mRNA levels was detected in ESCC samples. Tumors exhibited high TLR protein expression, (70.1%, 72.4%, 66.7% and 78.2% for TLR3, TLR4, TLR7 and TLR9, respectively, P < 0.05). Nevertheless, a significant percentage of tumors also exhibited TLR4 expression in mononuclear inflammatory cells (48.3%) and TLR9 expression in fibroblast-like cells (60.9%). Tumors with high TLR3 expression in tumor cells or high TLR4 expression in mononuclear inflammatory cells were significantly associated with a higher probability of lymph node metastasis and increased depth of invasion. However, tumors with high TLR9 expression in fibroblast-like cells were associated with low probabilities of invasion and metastasis. There was no significant variation between the expression of TLR3, TLR4, TLR7 and TLR9 among different ethnic groups. CONCLUSION: TLR3, TLR4, TLR7 and TLR9 expression appears important to the biological pathogenesis of ESCC. TLRs may represent therapeutic targets for ESCC.展开更多
AIM: To explore the preliminary identification of serum protein pattern models that may be novel potential biomarkers in the detection of gastric cancer.METHODS: A total of 130 serum samples, including 70 from patient...AIM: To explore the preliminary identification of serum protein pattern models that may be novel potential biomarkers in the detection of gastric cancer.METHODS: A total of 130 serum samples, including 70 from patients with gastric cancer and 60 from healthy adults, were detected by surface-enhanced laser desorption and ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (SELDI-TOF-MS). The data of spectra were analyzed by Biomarker Patterns Software (BPS). Thirty serum samples of gastric cancer patients and 30 serum samples of healthy adults were grouped into the training group to build models, and the other 70 samples were used to test and evaluate the models. The samples of the test group were judged only with their peaks'height and were separated into cancer group or healthy control group by BPS automatically and the judgments were checked with the histopathologic diagnosis of the samples.RESULTS: Sixteen mass peaks were found to be potential biomarkers with a significant level of P＜0.01.Among them, nine mass peaks showed increased expression in patients with gastric cancer. Analyzed by BPS, two peaks were chosen to build the model for gastric cancer detection. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the model were 90%, 36/40, 86.7%, 26/30,and 88.6%, 62/70, respectively, which were greatly higher than those of clinically used serum biomarkers CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen), CA19-9 and CA72-4.Stage Ⅰ/Ⅱ gastric cancer samples of the test group were all judged correctly.CONCLUSION: The novel biomarkers in serum and the established model could be potentially used in the detection of gastric cancer. However, large-scale studies should be carried on to further explore the clinical impact on the model.展开更多
AIM:To determine the correlation between invasiveness,migration and prognosis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)and expression of the B-cellspecific Moloney leukemia virus insert site 1(Bmi-1)and plasminogen ...AIM:To determine the correlation between invasiveness,migration and prognosis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)and expression of the B-cellspecific Moloney leukemia virus insert site 1(Bmi-1)and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1(PAI-1).METHODS:Eighty previously untreated patients who underwent surgical excision of ESCC were included.The expression of Bmi-1 and PAI-1 was examined immunohistochemically in formalin-fixed paraffinembedded primary tissue specimens.The relationships between the expression of Bmi-1 and PAI-1,the clinicopathologic features of ESCC,and the survival rate of ESCC patients were also discussed.The correlation between Bmi-1 and PAI-1 protein expression in ESCC was analyzed.The relationship between Bmi-1 and PAI-1expression and ESCC prognosis was evaluated using a Cox regression model and Kaplan-Meier survival curve analysis.RESULTS:The rates of positive Bmi-1 and PAI-1 expression in ESCC were higher than those in normal esophageal tissue(P<0.05).The expression of Bmi-1and PAI-1 was correlated with depth of invasion and lymph node metastasis(P<0.05),but not with patient age,tumor size or nationality(P>0.05).The expression of Bmi-1 was positively correlated with that of PAI-1(P<0.05).The 10-year overall survival rate for all patients was 20%(16∕80).Univariate KaplanMeier survival analysis showed that patients with high expression of esophageal PAI-1 and Bmi-1 had lower survival,however,the difference was not statistically significant.Cox multivariate analysis showed that PAI-1and Bmi-1 were not independent factors for survival rate,while the depth of tumor invasion and metastasis were independent factors affecting patient survival.CONCLUSION:The expression of Bmi-1 and PAI-1plays a role in ESCC progression,and may be used as a prognostic marker in ESCC.展开更多
AIM:To perform plasma free amino acid(PFAA)profiling of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)patients at different pathological stages and healthy subjects.METHODS:Plasma samples from ESCC patients(n=51)and healthy...AIM:To perform plasma free amino acid(PFAA)profiling of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)patients at different pathological stages and healthy subjects.METHODS:Plasma samples from ESCC patients(n=51)and healthy control adults(n=60)were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).The ESCC patients included moderate/poorly-differentiation(n=24),lymph node metastasis(n=17)and clinical stage>Ib2(n=36).Partial least squares discriminant analysis was performed to demonstrate that the PFAA metabolic patterns enabled discrimination between ESCC patients and controls,and the Student t test was applied to assess significant differences in PFAA concentrations between the two groups.RESULTS:There were significant differences in the PFAA profiles between controls and ESCC patients.Compared with healthy controls,the levels of Asp,Glu,Gly,His,Thr,Tau,Ala,Met,Ile,Leu,and Phe were decreased in ESCC patients,but Cys was increased.There exists a strong correlation between PFAA profiles and clinicopathological characteristics in ESCC patients.The levels of many PFAAs(i.e.,Glu,Asp,Ser,Gly,Tau,Ala,Tyr,Val,Ile,and Leu)were related to pathological grading,lymph node metastasis,and ESCC clinical stage.Very good discrimination between ESCC patients and control subjects was achieved by multivariate modeling of plasma profiles.CONCLUSION:HPLC-based plasma profiling analysis was shown to be an effective approach to differentiate between ESCC patients and controls.PFAA profiles may have potential value for screening or diagnosing ESCC.展开更多
Rhododendron meddianum is a critically endangered species with important ornamental value and is also a plant species with extremely small populations.In this study,we used double digest restriction-siteassociated DNA...Rhododendron meddianum is a critically endangered species with important ornamental value and is also a plant species with extremely small populations.In this study,we used double digest restriction-siteassociated DNA sequencing(ddRAD)technology to assess the genetic diversity,genetic structure and demographic history of the three extant populations of R.meddianum.Analysis of SNPs indicated that R.meddianum populations have a high genetic diversity(p?0.0772±0.0024,HE?0.0742±0.002).Both FST values(0.1582e0.2388)and AMOVA showed a moderate genetic differentiation among the R.meddianum populations.Meanwhile,STRUCTURE,PCoA and NJ trees indicated that the R.meddianum samples were clustered into three distinct genetic groups.Using the stairway plot,we found that R.meddianum underwent a population bottleneck about 70,000 years ago.Furthermore,demographic models of R.meddianum and its relative,Rhododendron cyanocarpum,revealed that these species diverged about 3.05(2.21e5.03)million years ago.This divergence may have been caused by environmental changes that occurred after the late Pliocene,e.g.,the Asian winter monsoon intensified,leading to a drier climate.Based on these findings,we recommend that R.meddianum be conserved through in situ,ex situ approaches and that its seeds be collected for germplasm.展开更多
Members of the Structural Maintenance of Chromosome (SMC) family have long been of interest to molecular and evolutionary biologists for their role in chromosome structural dynamics, particularly sister chro-matid coh...Members of the Structural Maintenance of Chromosome (SMC) family have long been of interest to molecular and evolutionary biologists for their role in chromosome structural dynamics, particularly sister chro-matid cohesion, condensation, and DNA repair. SMC and related proteins are found in all major groups of living organisms and share a common structure of conserved N and C globular domains separated from the conserved hinge domain by long coiled-coil regions. In eukaryotes there are six paralogous proteins that form three het-erodimeric pairs, whereas in prokaryotes there is only one SMC protein that homodimerizes. From recently com-pleted genome sequences, we have identified SMC genes from 34 eukaryotes that have not been described in previous reports. Our phylogenetic analysis of these and previously identified SMC genes supports an origin for the vertebrate meiotic SMC1 in the most recent common ancestor since the divergence from invertebrate animals. Additionally, we have identified duplicate copies due to segmental duplications for some of the SMC paralogs in plants and yeast, mainly SMC2 and SMC6, and detected evidence that duplicates of other paralogs were lost, suggesting differential evolution for these genes. Our analysis indicates that the SMC paralogs have been stably maintained at very low copy numbers, even after segmental (genome-wide) duplications. It is possible that such low copy numbers might be selected during eukaryotic evolution, although other possibilities are not ruled out.展开更多
Freezing tolerance is a significant trait in plants that grow in cold environments and survive through the winter.Apple(Malus domestica Borkh.)is a cold-tolerant fruit tree,and the cold tolerance of its bark is import...Freezing tolerance is a significant trait in plants that grow in cold environments and survive through the winter.Apple(Malus domestica Borkh.)is a cold-tolerant fruit tree,and the cold tolerance of its bark is important for its survival at low temperatures.However,little is known about the gene activity related to its freezing tolerance.To better understand the gene expression and regulation properties of freezing tolerance in dormant apple trees,we analyzed the transcriptomic divergences in the bark from 1-year-old branches of two apple cultivars,“Golden Delicious”(G)and“Jinhong”(H),which have different levels of cold resistance,under chilling and freezing treatments.“H”can safely overwinter below−30℃in extremely low-temperature regions,whereas“G”experiences severe freezing damage and death in similar environments.Based on 28 bark transcriptomes(from the epidermis,phloem,and cambium)from 1-year-old branches under seven temperature treatments(from 4 to−29°C),we identified 4173 and 7734 differentially expressed genes(DEGs)in“G”and“H”,respectively,between the chilling and freezing treatments.A gene coexpression network was constructed according to this expression information using weighted gene correlation network analysis(WGCNA),and seven biologically meaningful coexpression modules were identified from the network.The expression profiles of the genes from these modules suggested the gene regulatory pathways that are responsible for the chilling and freezing stress responses of“G”and/or“H.”Module 7 was probably related to freezing acclimation and freezing damage in“H”at the lower temperatures.This module contained more interconnected hub transcription factors(TFs)and cold-responsive genes(CORs).Modules 6 and 7 contained C-repeat binding factor(CBF)TFs,and many CBF-dependent homologs were identified as hub genes.We also found that some hub TFs had higher intramodular connectivity(KME)and gene significance(GS)than CBFs.Specifically,most hub TFs in modules 6 and 7 were activated at the beginning of the early freezing stress phase and maintained upregulated expression during the whole freezing stress period in“G”and“H”.The upregulation of DEGs related to methionine and carbohydrate biosynthetic processes in“H”under more severe freezing stress supported the maintenance of homeostasis in the cellular membrane.This study improves our understanding of the transcriptional regulation patterns underlying freezing tolerance in the bark of apple branches.展开更多
Previous studies have shown that the receptor tyrosine kinase Eph receptor A4(EphA4) is abundantly expressed in the nervous system. The EphA4 signaling pathway plays an important role in regulating motor neuron ferrop...Previous studies have shown that the receptor tyrosine kinase Eph receptor A4(EphA4) is abundantly expressed in the nervous system. The EphA4 signaling pathway plays an important role in regulating motor neuron ferroptosis in motor neuron disease. To investigate whether EphA4 signaling is involved in ferroptosis in spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury, in this study we established a rat model of spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury by clamping the left carotid artery and the left subclavian artery. We found that spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury increased EphA4 expression in the neurons of anterior horn, markedly worsened ferroptosis-related indicators, substantially increased the number of mitochondria exhibiting features consistent with ferroptosis, promoted deterioration of motor nerve function, increased the permeability of the blood-spinal cord barrier, and increased the rate of motor neuron death. Inhibition of EphA4 largely rescued these effects. However, intrathecal administration of the ferroptosis inducer Erastin counteracted the beneficial effects conferred by treatment with the EphA4 inhibitor. Mass spectrometry and a PubMed search were performed to identify proteins that interact with EphA4, with the most notable being Beclin1 and Erk1/2. Our results showed that inhibition of EphA4 expression reduced binding to Beclin1, markedly reduced p-Beclin1, and reduced Beclin1-XCT complex formation. Inhibition of EphA4 also reduced binding to p-Erk1/2 and markedly decreased the expression of c-Myc, transferrin receptor 1, and p-Erk1/2. Additionally, we observed co-localization of EphA4 and p-Beclin1 and of EphA4 and p-ERK1/2 in neurons in the anterior horn. In conclusion, EphA4 participates in regulating ferroptosis of spinal motor neurons in the anterior horn in spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury by promoting formation of the Beclin1-XCT complex and activating the Erk1/2/c-Myc/transferrin receptor 1 axis.展开更多
BACKGROUND A clean operating room is an important part of surgical and critical treatment in hospitals.The workload is substantial,the pace is rapid,and the working environment is intense;therefore,nurses who work in ...BACKGROUND A clean operating room is an important part of surgical and critical treatment in hospitals.The workload is substantial,the pace is rapid,and the working environment is intense;therefore,nurses who work in clean operating rooms are constantly challenged,which can lead to anxiety,depression,and other mental health issues.Life satisfaction and resilience are important factors that ensure mental health.Therefore,exploring the mediating role of life satisfaction in the influence of resilience on depression among nurses in clean operating rooms can help improve nursing services and teamwork.AIM To explore the mediating effect of satisfaction on the influence of resilience on depression among nurses in a clean operating department.METHODS From April to November 2022,196 nurses from the Department of Clean Operating at Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital participated in this study.Participants were selected using convenience sampling.Participants’gender,age,marital status,position,length of service,personal monthly income,daily working hours,employment status,and professional title were collected,and the Connor-Davidson resilience scale,satisfaction with life scale,and selfrating depression scale were used to evaluate resilience,life satisfaction,and depression.The researchers conducted professional training in advance,introduced the research methods to the participants before the investigation,and explained the study’s significance and purpose.Surveys were distributed and collected on-site.Each questionnaire took 30 min to complete.RESULTS The average scores for life satisfaction,resilience,and depression were 3.13(±0.28),4.09(±0.78),and 56.21(±8.70),respectively.The correlation between resilience and depression was negative(r=-0.829,P<0.01).Life satisfaction was positively related to resilience(r=0.855,P<0.01)and negatively related to depression(r=-0.778,P<0.01).The relationship between resilience and depression was partially mediated by life satisfaction.The value of the mediating effect was-6.853(26.68%of the total effect).CONCLUSION Life satisfaction partially mediates the link between resilience and depression among nurses in clean operating departments.展开更多
The tapetum,a crucial innermost layer encompassing male reproductive cells within the anther wall,plays a pivotal role in normal pollen development.The transcription factors (TFs) bHLH010/089/091 redundantly facilitat...The tapetum,a crucial innermost layer encompassing male reproductive cells within the anther wall,plays a pivotal role in normal pollen development.The transcription factors (TFs) bHLH010/089/091 redundantly facilitate the rapid nuclear accumulation of DYSFUNCTIONAL TAPETUM 1,a gatekeeper TF in the tapetum.Nevertheless,the regulatory mechanisms governing the activity of bHLH010/089/091 remain unknown.In this study,we reveal that caffeoyl coenzyme A O-methyltransferase 1 (CCoAOMT1) is a negative regulator affecting the nuclear localization and function of bHLH010 and bHLH089,probably through their K259 site.Our findings underscore that CCoAOMT1 promotes the nuclear export and degradation of bHLH010 and bHLH089.Intriguingly,elevated CCoAOMT1 expression resulted in defective pollen development,mirroring the phenotype observed in bhlh010 bhlh089 mutants.Moreover,our investigation revealed that the K259A mutation in the bHLH089 protein disrupted its translocation from the nucleus to the cytosol and impeded its degradation induced by CCoAOMT1.Importantly,transgenic plants with the probHLH089::bHLH089^(K259A)construct failed to rescue proper pollen development or gene expression in bhlh010 bhlh089 mutants.Collectively,these findings emphasize the need to maintain balanced TF homeostasis for male fertility.They firmly establish CCoAOMT1 as a pivotal regulator that is instrumental in achieving equilibrium between the induction of the tapetum transcriptional network and ensuring appropriate anther development.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the prevalence and physicians' detection rate of depressive and anxiety disorders in gastrointestinal(GI)outpatients across China. METHODS:A hospital-based cross-sectional survey was conducted i...AIM:To investigate the prevalence and physicians' detection rate of depressive and anxiety disorders in gastrointestinal(GI)outpatients across China. METHODS:A hospital-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in the GI outpatient departments of 13 general hospitals.A total of 1995 GI outpatients were recruited and screened with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale(HADS).The physicians of the GI departments performed routine clinical diagnosis and management without knowing the HADS score results.Subjects with HADS scores≥8 were subsequently interviewed by psychiatrists using the Mini International Neuropsy-chiatric Interview(MINI)to make further diagnoses. RESULTS:There were 1059 patients with HADS score ≥8 and 674(63.64%)of them undertook the MINI interview by psychiatrists.Based on the criteria of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th edition),the adjusted current prevalence for depressive disorders,anxiety disorders,and comorbidity of both disorders in the GI outpatients was 14.39%, 9.42%and 4.66%,respectively.Prevalence of depressive disorders with suicidal problems[suicide attempt or suicide-related ideation prior or current;module C (suicide)of MINI score≥1]was 5.84%in women and 1.64%in men.The GI physicians'detection rate of depressive and anxiety disorders accounted for 4.14%. CONCLUSION:While the prevalence of depressive and anxiety disorders is high in Chinese GI outpatients, the detection rate of depressive and anxiety disorders by physicians is low.展开更多
In response to the awareness of limited fossil resources and environmental concerns,catalytic conversion of renewable lignocellulose biomass to value-added chemicals and fuels is of great significance and attractive f...In response to the awareness of limited fossil resources and environmental concerns,catalytic conversion of renewable lignocellulose biomass to value-added chemicals and fuels is of great significance and attractive for sustainable chemistry.Division of Biomass Conversion and Bio-Energy attached to Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy has devoted themselves to valorization of lignocellulose biomass since launched in 2011.Our research interests focus on breeding of biomass resources(inulin and microalgae),exploration of catalytic and biological technologies,and production of energy chemicals and fuels.Although lignocellulose biomass is renewable and abundant,the way of utilization should be reasonable according to its structural characteristics in view of efficiency and economy.In this review,to celebrate the DICP's 70 th anniversary,we will highlight the major fundamental advances in DICP about the conversion of lignocellulose to value-added chemicals and liquid fuels.Particular attention will be paid to the transformation of cellulose and its derivatives to glycols,acids and nitrogen-containing chemicals,hemicellulose-derived platform molecule furfural to jet fuels and lignin to aromatics using catalytic technologies.展开更多
Sulfonated carbon as a strong and stable solid acid catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic performance in various acid-catalyzed reactions. Here, sulfonated carbon, as catalyst for oxidation reaction, was prepared via...Sulfonated carbon as a strong and stable solid acid catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic performance in various acid-catalyzed reactions. Here, sulfonated carbon, as catalyst for oxidation reaction, was prepared via the carbonization of starch followed by sulfonation with concentrated sulfuric acid. N2 physisorption, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence and acid-base titration were used to characterize the obtained materials. The catalytic activity of sulfonated carbon was studied in the oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids using 30 wt% H2O2 as oxidant. This oxidation protocol works well for various aldehydes including aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes. The sulfonated carbon can be recycled for three times without obvious loss of activity.展开更多
文摘A 44-year-old patient was admitted with tumor rupture in the left hepatic lateral lobe,and he underwent emergent exploratory laparotomy and proceeded for hepatic left lateral lobectomy on September 19,2021.The final diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma was confirmed by histopathological examination of the surgical specimen.Afterward,the patient received hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy with FOLFOX(oxaliplatin,fluorouracil,and leucovorin)for 5 cycles.Subsequently,recurrence of the hepatocellular carcinoma was diagnosed in the abdominal cavity.The patient was then treated with lenvatinib.Within less than 1 month of the treatment with lenvatinib,the patient was admitted to the emergency room on June 2,2022,because of acute intra-abdominal bleeding(hematomas).Percutaneous intra-abdominal angiography found that the bleeding vessels were the right gastroepiploic artery and left gastric artery.The patient was stabilized after arterial embolization using gelatin sponges.The diagnosis and management of spontaneous intra-abdominal hematomas are discussed.
基金Supported by Doctoral Program of Higher Specialized Research Fund project (20106517110003)
文摘AIM: To investigate the expression of Toll-like receptor (TLR) 3, TLR4, TLR7 and TLR9 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). METHODS: Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry were used to analyze the expression of TLR3, TLR4, TLR7 and TLR9 mRNA and protein in samples from 87 esophageal cancer patients consisting of both tumor and normal tissue. RESULTS: A significant increase in TLR3, TLR4, TLR7 and TLR9 mRNA levels was detected in ESCC samples. Tumors exhibited high TLR protein expression, (70.1%, 72.4%, 66.7% and 78.2% for TLR3, TLR4, TLR7 and TLR9, respectively, P < 0.05). Nevertheless, a significant percentage of tumors also exhibited TLR4 expression in mononuclear inflammatory cells (48.3%) and TLR9 expression in fibroblast-like cells (60.9%). Tumors with high TLR3 expression in tumor cells or high TLR4 expression in mononuclear inflammatory cells were significantly associated with a higher probability of lymph node metastasis and increased depth of invasion. However, tumors with high TLR9 expression in fibroblast-like cells were associated with low probabilities of invasion and metastasis. There was no significant variation between the expression of TLR3, TLR4, TLR7 and TLR9 among different ethnic groups. CONCLUSION: TLR3, TLR4, TLR7 and TLR9 expression appears important to the biological pathogenesis of ESCC. TLRs may represent therapeutic targets for ESCC.
基金Supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (973 Program), No. 20004CB518702
文摘AIM: To explore the preliminary identification of serum protein pattern models that may be novel potential biomarkers in the detection of gastric cancer.METHODS: A total of 130 serum samples, including 70 from patients with gastric cancer and 60 from healthy adults, were detected by surface-enhanced laser desorption and ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (SELDI-TOF-MS). The data of spectra were analyzed by Biomarker Patterns Software (BPS). Thirty serum samples of gastric cancer patients and 30 serum samples of healthy adults were grouped into the training group to build models, and the other 70 samples were used to test and evaluate the models. The samples of the test group were judged only with their peaks'height and were separated into cancer group or healthy control group by BPS automatically and the judgments were checked with the histopathologic diagnosis of the samples.RESULTS: Sixteen mass peaks were found to be potential biomarkers with a significant level of P＜0.01.Among them, nine mass peaks showed increased expression in patients with gastric cancer. Analyzed by BPS, two peaks were chosen to build the model for gastric cancer detection. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the model were 90%, 36/40, 86.7%, 26/30,and 88.6%, 62/70, respectively, which were greatly higher than those of clinically used serum biomarkers CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen), CA19-9 and CA72-4.Stage Ⅰ/Ⅱ gastric cancer samples of the test group were all judged correctly.CONCLUSION: The novel biomarkers in serum and the established model could be potentially used in the detection of gastric cancer. However, large-scale studies should be carried on to further explore the clinical impact on the model.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,No.2012211A035Graduate Research and Innovation Project of Xnjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,No.XJGRI2013076Research and Innovation Project of Xinjiang Medical University,No.XJC201314
文摘AIM:To determine the correlation between invasiveness,migration and prognosis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)and expression of the B-cellspecific Moloney leukemia virus insert site 1(Bmi-1)and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1(PAI-1).METHODS:Eighty previously untreated patients who underwent surgical excision of ESCC were included.The expression of Bmi-1 and PAI-1 was examined immunohistochemically in formalin-fixed paraffinembedded primary tissue specimens.The relationships between the expression of Bmi-1 and PAI-1,the clinicopathologic features of ESCC,and the survival rate of ESCC patients were also discussed.The correlation between Bmi-1 and PAI-1 protein expression in ESCC was analyzed.The relationship between Bmi-1 and PAI-1expression and ESCC prognosis was evaluated using a Cox regression model and Kaplan-Meier survival curve analysis.RESULTS:The rates of positive Bmi-1 and PAI-1 expression in ESCC were higher than those in normal esophageal tissue(P<0.05).The expression of Bmi-1and PAI-1 was correlated with depth of invasion and lymph node metastasis(P<0.05),but not with patient age,tumor size or nationality(P>0.05).The expression of Bmi-1 was positively correlated with that of PAI-1(P<0.05).The 10-year overall survival rate for all patients was 20%(16∕80).Univariate KaplanMeier survival analysis showed that patients with high expression of esophageal PAI-1 and Bmi-1 had lower survival,however,the difference was not statistically significant.Cox multivariate analysis showed that PAI-1and Bmi-1 were not independent factors for survival rate,while the depth of tumor invasion and metastasis were independent factors affecting patient survival.CONCLUSION:The expression of Bmi-1 and PAI-1plays a role in ESCC progression,and may be used as a prognostic marker in ESCC.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant No.81360356Scientific Research Foundation of Xinjiang Medical University,Grant No.XJC201221
文摘AIM:To perform plasma free amino acid(PFAA)profiling of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)patients at different pathological stages and healthy subjects.METHODS:Plasma samples from ESCC patients(n=51)and healthy control adults(n=60)were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).The ESCC patients included moderate/poorly-differentiation(n=24),lymph node metastasis(n=17)and clinical stage>Ib2(n=36).Partial least squares discriminant analysis was performed to demonstrate that the PFAA metabolic patterns enabled discrimination between ESCC patients and controls,and the Student t test was applied to assess significant differences in PFAA concentrations between the two groups.RESULTS:There were significant differences in the PFAA profiles between controls and ESCC patients.Compared with healthy controls,the levels of Asp,Glu,Gly,His,Thr,Tau,Ala,Met,Ile,Leu,and Phe were decreased in ESCC patients,but Cys was increased.There exists a strong correlation between PFAA profiles and clinicopathological characteristics in ESCC patients.The levels of many PFAAs(i.e.,Glu,Asp,Ser,Gly,Tau,Ala,Tyr,Val,Ile,and Leu)were related to pathological grading,lymph node metastasis,and ESCC clinical stage.Very good discrimination between ESCC patients and control subjects was achieved by multivariate modeling of plasma profiles.CONCLUSION:HPLC-based plasma profiling analysis was shown to be an effective approach to differentiate between ESCC patients and controls.PFAA profiles may have potential value for screening or diagnosing ESCC.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Non-profit Research Institution of the Chinese Academy of Forestry(Grant No.CAFYBB2019ZB007)the Biodiversity Survey and Assessment Project of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment,China(Grant No.2019HJ2096001006)+2 种基金the Ten Thousand Talent Program of Yunnan Province(Grant No.YNWRQNBJ-2019-010YNWR-QNBJ-2018-174)the Young and Middle-aged Academic and Technical Leader Reserve Talent Project of Yunnan Province(Grant No.2018HB066).
文摘Rhododendron meddianum is a critically endangered species with important ornamental value and is also a plant species with extremely small populations.In this study,we used double digest restriction-siteassociated DNA sequencing(ddRAD)technology to assess the genetic diversity,genetic structure and demographic history of the three extant populations of R.meddianum.Analysis of SNPs indicated that R.meddianum populations have a high genetic diversity(p?0.0772±0.0024,HE?0.0742±0.002).Both FST values(0.1582e0.2388)and AMOVA showed a moderate genetic differentiation among the R.meddianum populations.Meanwhile,STRUCTURE,PCoA and NJ trees indicated that the R.meddianum samples were clustered into three distinct genetic groups.Using the stairway plot,we found that R.meddianum underwent a population bottleneck about 70,000 years ago.Furthermore,demographic models of R.meddianum and its relative,Rhododendron cyanocarpum,revealed that these species diverged about 3.05(2.21e5.03)million years ago.This divergence may have been caused by environmental changes that occurred after the late Pliocene,e.g.,the Asian winter monsoon intensified,leading to a drier climate.Based on these findings,we recommend that R.meddianum be conserved through in situ,ex situ approaches and that its seeds be collected for germplasm.
文摘Members of the Structural Maintenance of Chromosome (SMC) family have long been of interest to molecular and evolutionary biologists for their role in chromosome structural dynamics, particularly sister chro-matid cohesion, condensation, and DNA repair. SMC and related proteins are found in all major groups of living organisms and share a common structure of conserved N and C globular domains separated from the conserved hinge domain by long coiled-coil regions. In eukaryotes there are six paralogous proteins that form three het-erodimeric pairs, whereas in prokaryotes there is only one SMC protein that homodimerizes. From recently com-pleted genome sequences, we have identified SMC genes from 34 eukaryotes that have not been described in previous reports. Our phylogenetic analysis of these and previously identified SMC genes supports an origin for the vertebrate meiotic SMC1 in the most recent common ancestor since the divergence from invertebrate animals. Additionally, we have identified duplicate copies due to segmental duplications for some of the SMC paralogs in plants and yeast, mainly SMC2 and SMC6, and detected evidence that duplicates of other paralogs were lost, suggesting differential evolution for these genes. Our analysis indicates that the SMC paralogs have been stably maintained at very low copy numbers, even after segmental (genome-wide) duplications. It is possible that such low copy numbers might be selected during eukaryotic evolution, although other possibilities are not ruled out.
基金supported by the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program of Jilin Province,“Precise identification and QTL location of cold resistance of new apple germplasm”(program number,CXGC2017JQ020)“Phylogenetic reconstruction technique and gene family reconstruction technique of Malus plants”(program number,C8223001602).
文摘Freezing tolerance is a significant trait in plants that grow in cold environments and survive through the winter.Apple(Malus domestica Borkh.)is a cold-tolerant fruit tree,and the cold tolerance of its bark is important for its survival at low temperatures.However,little is known about the gene activity related to its freezing tolerance.To better understand the gene expression and regulation properties of freezing tolerance in dormant apple trees,we analyzed the transcriptomic divergences in the bark from 1-year-old branches of two apple cultivars,“Golden Delicious”(G)and“Jinhong”(H),which have different levels of cold resistance,under chilling and freezing treatments.“H”can safely overwinter below−30℃in extremely low-temperature regions,whereas“G”experiences severe freezing damage and death in similar environments.Based on 28 bark transcriptomes(from the epidermis,phloem,and cambium)from 1-year-old branches under seven temperature treatments(from 4 to−29°C),we identified 4173 and 7734 differentially expressed genes(DEGs)in“G”and“H”,respectively,between the chilling and freezing treatments.A gene coexpression network was constructed according to this expression information using weighted gene correlation network analysis(WGCNA),and seven biologically meaningful coexpression modules were identified from the network.The expression profiles of the genes from these modules suggested the gene regulatory pathways that are responsible for the chilling and freezing stress responses of“G”and/or“H.”Module 7 was probably related to freezing acclimation and freezing damage in“H”at the lower temperatures.This module contained more interconnected hub transcription factors(TFs)and cold-responsive genes(CORs).Modules 6 and 7 contained C-repeat binding factor(CBF)TFs,and many CBF-dependent homologs were identified as hub genes.We also found that some hub TFs had higher intramodular connectivity(KME)and gene significance(GS)than CBFs.Specifically,most hub TFs in modules 6 and 7 were activated at the beginning of the early freezing stress phase and maintained upregulated expression during the whole freezing stress period in“G”and“H”.The upregulation of DEGs related to methionine and carbohydrate biosynthetic processes in“H”under more severe freezing stress supported the maintenance of homeostasis in the cellular membrane.This study improves our understanding of the transcriptional regulation patterns underlying freezing tolerance in the bark of apple branches.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81771342 (to HM)。
文摘Previous studies have shown that the receptor tyrosine kinase Eph receptor A4(EphA4) is abundantly expressed in the nervous system. The EphA4 signaling pathway plays an important role in regulating motor neuron ferroptosis in motor neuron disease. To investigate whether EphA4 signaling is involved in ferroptosis in spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury, in this study we established a rat model of spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury by clamping the left carotid artery and the left subclavian artery. We found that spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury increased EphA4 expression in the neurons of anterior horn, markedly worsened ferroptosis-related indicators, substantially increased the number of mitochondria exhibiting features consistent with ferroptosis, promoted deterioration of motor nerve function, increased the permeability of the blood-spinal cord barrier, and increased the rate of motor neuron death. Inhibition of EphA4 largely rescued these effects. However, intrathecal administration of the ferroptosis inducer Erastin counteracted the beneficial effects conferred by treatment with the EphA4 inhibitor. Mass spectrometry and a PubMed search were performed to identify proteins that interact with EphA4, with the most notable being Beclin1 and Erk1/2. Our results showed that inhibition of EphA4 expression reduced binding to Beclin1, markedly reduced p-Beclin1, and reduced Beclin1-XCT complex formation. Inhibition of EphA4 also reduced binding to p-Erk1/2 and markedly decreased the expression of c-Myc, transferrin receptor 1, and p-Erk1/2. Additionally, we observed co-localization of EphA4 and p-Beclin1 and of EphA4 and p-ERK1/2 in neurons in the anterior horn. In conclusion, EphA4 participates in regulating ferroptosis of spinal motor neurons in the anterior horn in spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury by promoting formation of the Beclin1-XCT complex and activating the Erk1/2/c-Myc/transferrin receptor 1 axis.
文摘BACKGROUND A clean operating room is an important part of surgical and critical treatment in hospitals.The workload is substantial,the pace is rapid,and the working environment is intense;therefore,nurses who work in clean operating rooms are constantly challenged,which can lead to anxiety,depression,and other mental health issues.Life satisfaction and resilience are important factors that ensure mental health.Therefore,exploring the mediating role of life satisfaction in the influence of resilience on depression among nurses in clean operating rooms can help improve nursing services and teamwork.AIM To explore the mediating effect of satisfaction on the influence of resilience on depression among nurses in a clean operating department.METHODS From April to November 2022,196 nurses from the Department of Clean Operating at Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital participated in this study.Participants were selected using convenience sampling.Participants’gender,age,marital status,position,length of service,personal monthly income,daily working hours,employment status,and professional title were collected,and the Connor-Davidson resilience scale,satisfaction with life scale,and selfrating depression scale were used to evaluate resilience,life satisfaction,and depression.The researchers conducted professional training in advance,introduced the research methods to the participants before the investigation,and explained the study’s significance and purpose.Surveys were distributed and collected on-site.Each questionnaire took 30 min to complete.RESULTS The average scores for life satisfaction,resilience,and depression were 3.13(±0.28),4.09(±0.78),and 56.21(±8.70),respectively.The correlation between resilience and depression was negative(r=-0.829,P<0.01).Life satisfaction was positively related to resilience(r=0.855,P<0.01)and negatively related to depression(r=-0.778,P<0.01).The relationship between resilience and depression was partially mediated by life satisfaction.The value of the mediating effect was-6.853(26.68%of the total effect).CONCLUSION Life satisfaction partially mediates the link between resilience and depression among nurses in clean operating departments.
基金supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology,People’s Republic of China(2021YFA0909303)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270347,31822005,31870294)。
文摘The tapetum,a crucial innermost layer encompassing male reproductive cells within the anther wall,plays a pivotal role in normal pollen development.The transcription factors (TFs) bHLH010/089/091 redundantly facilitate the rapid nuclear accumulation of DYSFUNCTIONAL TAPETUM 1,a gatekeeper TF in the tapetum.Nevertheless,the regulatory mechanisms governing the activity of bHLH010/089/091 remain unknown.In this study,we reveal that caffeoyl coenzyme A O-methyltransferase 1 (CCoAOMT1) is a negative regulator affecting the nuclear localization and function of bHLH010 and bHLH089,probably through their K259 site.Our findings underscore that CCoAOMT1 promotes the nuclear export and degradation of bHLH010 and bHLH089.Intriguingly,elevated CCoAOMT1 expression resulted in defective pollen development,mirroring the phenotype observed in bhlh010 bhlh089 mutants.Moreover,our investigation revealed that the K259A mutation in the bHLH089 protein disrupted its translocation from the nucleus to the cytosol and impeded its degradation induced by CCoAOMT1.Importantly,transgenic plants with the probHLH089::bHLH089^(K259A)construct failed to rescue proper pollen development or gene expression in bhlh010 bhlh089 mutants.Collectively,these findings emphasize the need to maintain balanced TF homeostasis for male fertility.They firmly establish CCoAOMT1 as a pivotal regulator that is instrumental in achieving equilibrium between the induction of the tapetum transcriptional network and ensuring appropriate anther development.
基金Supported by The former Wyeth Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd., Madison,NJ,United States
文摘AIM:To investigate the prevalence and physicians' detection rate of depressive and anxiety disorders in gastrointestinal(GI)outpatients across China. METHODS:A hospital-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in the GI outpatient departments of 13 general hospitals.A total of 1995 GI outpatients were recruited and screened with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale(HADS).The physicians of the GI departments performed routine clinical diagnosis and management without knowing the HADS score results.Subjects with HADS scores≥8 were subsequently interviewed by psychiatrists using the Mini International Neuropsy-chiatric Interview(MINI)to make further diagnoses. RESULTS:There were 1059 patients with HADS score ≥8 and 674(63.64%)of them undertook the MINI interview by psychiatrists.Based on the criteria of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th edition),the adjusted current prevalence for depressive disorders,anxiety disorders,and comorbidity of both disorders in the GI outpatients was 14.39%, 9.42%and 4.66%,respectively.Prevalence of depressive disorders with suicidal problems[suicide attempt or suicide-related ideation prior or current;module C (suicide)of MINI score≥1]was 5.84%in women and 1.64%in men.The GI physicians'detection rate of depressive and anxiety disorders accounted for 4.14%. CONCLUSION:While the prevalence of depressive and anxiety disorders is high in Chinese GI outpatients, the detection rate of depressive and anxiety disorders by physicians is low.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Projects 21790331,21603218,21703236 and 21872138)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Nos.XDB17020300 and XDA21030400)+1 种基金the Youth Innovation Promotion Association,CAS(2018219)DICP ZZBS201811
文摘In response to the awareness of limited fossil resources and environmental concerns,catalytic conversion of renewable lignocellulose biomass to value-added chemicals and fuels is of great significance and attractive for sustainable chemistry.Division of Biomass Conversion and Bio-Energy attached to Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy has devoted themselves to valorization of lignocellulose biomass since launched in 2011.Our research interests focus on breeding of biomass resources(inulin and microalgae),exploration of catalytic and biological technologies,and production of energy chemicals and fuels.Although lignocellulose biomass is renewable and abundant,the way of utilization should be reasonable according to its structural characteristics in view of efficiency and economy.In this review,to celebrate the DICP's 70 th anniversary,we will highlight the major fundamental advances in DICP about the conversion of lignocellulose to value-added chemicals and liquid fuels.Particular attention will be paid to the transformation of cellulose and its derivatives to glycols,acids and nitrogen-containing chemicals,hemicellulose-derived platform molecule furfural to jet fuels and lignin to aromatics using catalytic technologies.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China (J1210060, 21143002)
文摘Sulfonated carbon as a strong and stable solid acid catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic performance in various acid-catalyzed reactions. Here, sulfonated carbon, as catalyst for oxidation reaction, was prepared via the carbonization of starch followed by sulfonation with concentrated sulfuric acid. N2 physisorption, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence and acid-base titration were used to characterize the obtained materials. The catalytic activity of sulfonated carbon was studied in the oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids using 30 wt% H2O2 as oxidant. This oxidation protocol works well for various aldehydes including aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes. The sulfonated carbon can be recycled for three times without obvious loss of activity.
