Interfering with the ferroptosis pathway is a new strategy for the treatment of spinal cord injury.Fibroblast growth factor 21 can inhibit ferro ptosis and promote neurofunctional recovery,while heme oxygenase-1 is a ...Interfering with the ferroptosis pathway is a new strategy for the treatment of spinal cord injury.Fibroblast growth factor 21 can inhibit ferro ptosis and promote neurofunctional recovery,while heme oxygenase-1 is a regulator of iron and reactive oxygen species homeostasis.The relationship between heme oxygenase-1and ferroptosis remains controve rsial.In this study,we used a spinal co rd injury rat model to show that the levels of fibroblast growth factor 21 in spinal co rd tissue decreased after spinal cord injury.In addition,there was a significant aggravation of ferroptosis and a rapid increase in heme oxygenase-1 expression after spinal cord injury.Furthe r,heme oxygenase-1 aggravated fe rroptosis after spinal cord injury,while fibroblast growth factor 21 inhibited fe rroptosis by downregulating heme oxygenase-1.Thus,the activation of fibroblast growth factor 21 may provide a potential treatment for spinal co rd injury.These findings could provide a new potential mechanistic explanation for fibroblast growth factor 21 in the treatment of spinal cord injury.展开更多
Hyperoside and quercetin are similar in molecular structures.In this study,the antioxidant regulatory targets of hyperoside and quercetin are mainly in the nuclear factor(erythroid-2-derived)-related factor 2(Nrf2)pat...Hyperoside and quercetin are similar in molecular structures.In this study,the antioxidant regulatory targets of hyperoside and quercetin are mainly in the nuclear factor(erythroid-2-derived)-related factor 2(Nrf2)pathway predicted by network pharmacology.And the antioxidant effect and mechanism of hyperoside and quercetin were measured and compared in H_(2)O_(2)-induced Hep G2 cells and Caenorhabditis elegans.The findings indicated that quercetin was more effective than hyperoside in reducing oxidative damage,which was proved by improved cell viability,decreased reactive oxygen species(ROS)production,decreased cellular apoptosis,and alleviated mitochondrial damage.In addition,quercetin was more efficient than hyperoside in enhancing the expression of Nrf2-associated m RNAs,increasing the activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD),glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),and catalase(CAT),and reducing the cellular malondialdehyde(MDA)content.Quercetin was superior to hyperoside in prolonging the lifespan of worms,decreasing the accumulation of lipofuscin,inhibiting ROS production,and increasing the proportion of skn-1 in the nucleus.With the Nrf2 inhibitor ML385,we verified that quercetin and hyperoside primarily protected the cells against oxidative damage via the Nrf2 signalling pathway.Furthermore,molecular docking and dynamics simulations demonstrated that the quercetin-Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1(Keap1)complex was more stable than the hyperoside-Keap1 complex.The stable structure of the complex might hinder the binding of Nrf2 and Keap1 to release Nrf2 and facilitate its entry into the nucleus to play an antioxidant role.Overall,quercetin had a better antioxidant than hyperoside.展开更多
Naringin exists in a wide range of Chinese herbal medicine and has proven to possess several pharmacological properties.In this study,PC12,HepG2 cells,and female Drosophila melanogaster were used to investigate the an...Naringin exists in a wide range of Chinese herbal medicine and has proven to possess several pharmacological properties.In this study,PC12,HepG2 cells,and female Drosophila melanogaster were used to investigate the antioxidative and anti-aging effects of naringin and explore the underlying mechanisms.The results showed that naringin inhibited H_(2)O_(2)-induced decline in cell viability and decreased,the content of reactive oxygen species in cells.Meanwhile,naringin prolonged the lifespan of flies,enhanced the abilities of climbing and the resistance to stress,improved the activities of antioxidant enzymes,and decreased malondialdehyde content.Naringin also improved intestinal barrier dysfunction and reduced abnormal proliferation of intestinal stem cells.Moreover,naringin down-regulated the mRNA expressions of inr,chico,pi 3k,and akt-1,and up-regulated the mRNA expressions of dilp2,dilp3,dilp5,and foxo,thereby activating autophagy-related genes and increasing the number of lysosomes.Furthermore,the mutant stocks assays and computer molecular simulation results further indicated that naringin delayed aging by inhibiting the insulin signaling(IIS)pathway and activating the autophagy pathway,which was consistent with the result of network pharmacological predictions.展开更多
Background: A major cause of cancer death worldwide is bladder cancer, which is the most common malignant tumor of the urinary tract. PAEP is a member of the kernel lipocalin superfamily whose members share relatively...Background: A major cause of cancer death worldwide is bladder cancer, which is the most common malignant tumor of the urinary tract. PAEP is a member of the kernel lipocalin superfamily whose members share relatively low sequence similarity but have highly conserved exon/intron structure and three-dimensional protein folding. Most lipocalins are clustered on the long arm of chromosome 9. The purpose of this study was to clarify the correlation between PAEP expression level and bladder cancer. Methods: In the TCGA database, we obtained clinical and RNA sequencing data of 431 BLCA patients, including 412 BLCA tissues and 19 normal bladder tissues in the study. Analyses of bioinformatics were conducted in this study to determine the role of PAEP in bladder cancer. A quantitative real-time PCR method was used to quantitate the gene expression profile. Additionally, the effect of PAEP on tumor immune infiltration and prognosis was analyzed. Results: PAEP was a poor prognostic biomarker of bladder cancer because it was significantly upregulated. bladder cancer patients with higher PAEP expression had poor outcomes. An AUC of 0.780 was calculated from the area under the ROC curve. PAEP was associated with T stage, pathologic stage, Histologic grade and Subtype of bladder cancer patients, and served as an independent predictor of overall survival in bladder cancer patients. Functional enrichment analysis revealed PAEP was obviously enriched in pathways connected with carcinogenesis and immunosuppression. The expression of PAEP was significantly associated with tumor immune cells and immune checkpoints according to ssGSEA and Spearman correlation analysis. Conclusions: In this study, we screened and detected a mRNA, PAEP is a prognostic and immune-related biomarker in BLCA, which may contribute to the early diagnosis and treatment of BLCA.展开更多
Meat products are an important part in our daily diet,providing valuable nutrients for the human body.However,heating processes cause the meat to become more appetizing with changes in texture,appearance,flavor,and ch...Meat products are an important part in our daily diet,providing valuable nutrients for the human body.However,heating processes cause the meat to become more appetizing with changes in texture,appearance,flavor,and chemical properties by the altering of protein structure and other ingredients.As one kind of cooking-induced contaminants,heterocyclic aromatic amines(HAAs)are widely present in protein aceous food products with strong carcinogenic and mutagenic properties.In order to promote the safety of traditional meat products,this review focused on the formation,metabolism,biological monitoring and inhibitory mechanism of HAA.An overview of the formation pathways,hazards,and control methods of HAAs during food processing in recent years was studied,aiming to provide some valuable information for exploring effective methods to inhibit the production of associated hazards during food processing.Systematic selection of different types of flavonoids to explore their effects on the formation of HAAs in an actual barbecue system can provide theoretical reference for effectively controlling the formation of HAAs and reducing their harm to human health.展开更多
In order to make up for the shortcomings of homogeneous materials and meet the needs of industry development,heterogeneous materials have been increasingly applied in aviation,automobile,bridge and other fields.Hetero...In order to make up for the shortcomings of homogeneous materials and meet the needs of industry development,heterogeneous materials have been increasingly applied in aviation,automobile,bridge and other fields.Heterogeneous materials refer to advanced materials with non-uniform components.By adjusting the structure or composition of heterogeneous materials,their performance may change in a specific direction to adapt to different environments and achieve special functions.To achieve wide applications of homogeneous materials,it is very important to be able to predict the performance and material response of heterogeneous materials.Modeling method is a basic and important method to accomplish this task.Modeling methods for studying heterogeneous materials include finite element method(FEM),molecular dynamics(MD),peridynamics(PD)and so on.展开更多
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of agar oligosaccharide-iron(AOS-iron)on intestinal tissue pathology and microbiota in IDA rats induced by a low-iron diet,further to find the relationship be...The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of agar oligosaccharide-iron(AOS-iron)on intestinal tissue pathology and microbiota in IDA rats induced by a low-iron diet,further to find the relationship between intestinal microbiota and iron metabolic disorders.After 4 weeks of AOS-iron supplementation,the fecal iron content of IDA rats markedly increased in a dose-dependent manner,only the damaged cecum and colon tissues in medium-dose(MD)and high-dose(HD)groups were repaired to the baseline,while the diversity of gut microbiota was improved even at low dose(LD).Furthermore,the supplementation of AOS-iron altered the composition of gut microbiota.At the genus level,the beneficial microbiota was enriched in AOS-iron groups,but the relative abundance of potential opportunistic pathogens obviously reduced compared to that in the anemia model(AM)group.Spearman’s correlation analysis revealed that biochemical parameters,including blood metabolic parameters,iron contents,body weight,GSH-PX and T-AOC activity,were positively correlated with SMB53,Anaerotruncus,Anaerostipes and Coprobacillus but negatively correlated with Morganella,Fusobacterium and Serratia.These findings indicated that AOS-iron effectively repaired the damaged intestinal tissue and ameliorated iron metabolic disorders by regulating gut microbiota desirably,which could provide references for the treatment of IDA.展开更多
Cerebral ischemia not only causes pathological changes in the ischemic areas but also induces a series of secondary changes in more distal brain regions（such as the contralateral cerebral hemisphere）. The impact of ...Cerebral ischemia not only causes pathological changes in the ischemic areas but also induces a series of secondary changes in more distal brain regions（such as the contralateral cerebral hemisphere）. The impact of supratentorial lesions, which are the most common type of lesion, on the contralateral cerebellum has been studied in patients by positron emission tomography, single photon emission computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion tensor imaging. In the present study, we investigated metabolite changes in the contralateral cerebral hemisphere after supratentorial unilateral ischemia using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy-based metabonomics. The permanent middle cerebral artery occlusion model of ischemic stroke was established in rats. Rats were randomly divided into the middle cerebral artery occlusion 1-, 3-, 9-and 24-hour groups and the sham group. ~1H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy was used to detect metabolites in the left and right cerebral hemispheres. Compared with the sham group, the concentrations of lactate, alanine, γ-aminobutyric acid, choline and glycine in the ischemic cerebral hemisphere were increased in the acute stage, while the concentrations of N-acetyl aspartate, creatinine, glutamate and aspartate were decreased. This demonstrates that there is an upregulation of anaerobic glycolysis（shown by the increase in lactate）, a perturbation of choline metabolism（suggested by the increase in choline）, neuronal cell damage（shown by the decrease in N-acetyl aspartate） and neurotransmitter imbalance（evidenced by the increase in γ-aminobutyric acid and glycine and by the decrease in glutamate and aspartate） in the acute stage of cerebral ischemia. In the contralateral hemisphere, the concentrations of lactate, alanine, glycine, choline and aspartate were increased, while the concentrations of γ-aminobutyric acid, glutamate and creatinine were decreased. This suggests that there is a difference in the metabolite changes induced by ischemic injury in the contralateral and ipsilateral cerebral hemispheres. Our findings demonstrate the presence of characteristic changes in metabolites in the contralateral hemisphere and suggest that they are most likely caused by metabolic changes in the ischemic hemisphere.展开更多
A novel architectural Ti composite composed of network-woven structured TiB nanowires in a core-shell structured Ti matrix was fabricated to improve the strength of Ti matrix composites(TMCs),where the shell consists ...A novel architectural Ti composite composed of network-woven structured TiB nanowires in a core-shell structured Ti matrix was fabricated to improve the strength of Ti matrix composites(TMCs),where the shell consists of rich N solute atoms while the core is deficient of N solute atoms through spark plasma sintering of powder mixtures of Ti powder and BN nano-powder.The phase composition,morphology,element distribution,and mechanical properties of prepared samples were analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM),electron probe microanalyzer(EPMA),and electronic universal material testing machine.The results indicate that the TMCs with designed architectures have been successfully achieved,and the as-prepared Ti-2BN(wt.%)composite exhibits an ultimate compressive strength of~1.8 GPa with a strain-to-fracture of~9%,while the Ti-1BN(wt.%)attains an ultimate compressive strength of~1.6 GPa and a strain-to-fracture of~20%.Moreover,the roles of the hybrid reinforcement structures in strengthening the Ti composites were discussed.展开更多
Objective: The assessment indicators of postpartum hemorrhage(PPH) were systematically reviewed to explore their relationship with blood loss as an early warning sign to identify potential PPH for prompt intervention....Objective: The assessment indicators of postpartum hemorrhage(PPH) were systematically reviewed to explore their relationship with blood loss as an early warning sign to identify potential PPH for prompt intervention.Methods: A systematic literature search of 9 databases was conducted according to inclusion and exclusion criteria using a comprehensive strategy. Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology(STROBE) strategy was chosen as the tool for quality assessment of included studies, and data concerning the basic study characteristics and assessment indicators were extracted.Results: Eleven studies were included in this review. The assessment indicators in different reports covered heart rate, blood pressure, placental and birth canal check, hemoglobin(Hb), hematocrit(HCT),coagulation function tests, hemodynamic parameters and arterial blood gas, but no data on the assessment of postpartum uterine contraction were found. The relationship between indicators and blood loss varies.The overall quality of 9 manuscripts was comparatively high or moderate, and 2 were rated as low.Conclusions: The association between blood loss and clinical symptoms is not conclusive based on the present studies, and specific cut-off points could not be formulated to determine the approximate amount of blood loss. However, some cut-off points can be considered warning signs for the need of advanced interventions, such as heart rate, prothrombin time, and placental implantation. Further research on comprehensive assessment and cut-off points should be performed such that birth attendants can distinguish PPH as early as possible.展开更多
Objective: Postpartum hemorrhage(PPH) is a leading cause of maternal death. Although guidelines have been updated, those with detailed protocols are limited for nursing practice. This study aims at establishing an ear...Objective: Postpartum hemorrhage(PPH) is a leading cause of maternal death. Although guidelines have been updated, those with detailed protocols are limited for nursing practice. This study aims at establishing an early assessment and intervention protocol as a toolkit for PPH for midwives and obstetrical nurses.Methods: Employing the evidence-based method, a systematic Internet search of guidelines was conducted and appraisal of literatures was conducted with AGREE system and Oxman-Guyatt Overview Quality Assessment Questionnaire(OQAQ), according to which a protocol draft was therefore developed. Then, a two-round modified Delphi method was utilized to reach a consensus of the protocol built on best practices. Selection criteria for each intervention measure included consensus level with a threshold of 70%, mean of importance(M) >3.5, and coefficient of variation(CV) <0.25. Reliability of experts' opinion was calculated by positive coefficient and authoritative coefficient. Items without consistency were enlisted in the second-round consult. When all items met the selection criteria, the protocol would be finally formulated.Results: A 122-measure protocol was established, including prevention, assessment, and intervention of PPH. With a panel of 14 experts participated in the consult, the positivity coefficient was 0.93 and 1.00 for two rounds, respectively, and the authority coefficient was 0.88. After a two-round consult and revision of the draft, the final program was formulated, containing 5 first-level indexes and 14 second-level indexes with a total item of 120.Conclusions: The PPH protocol, based on high-quality evidences, was formulated with a two-round Delphi method, which can provide insight for midwives and obstetrical nurses to effectively deal with PPH.展开更多
Chorioallantoic membrane(CAM)is responsible for respiratory gas exchange,eggshell calcium transport,embryonic acid-base equilibrium,allantoic ion,and water reabsorption during avian embryonic development.To further un...Chorioallantoic membrane(CAM)is responsible for respiratory gas exchange,eggshell calcium transport,embryonic acid-base equilibrium,allantoic ion,and water reabsorption during avian embryonic development.To further understand the timing of CAM gene expression during chick embryonic development,especially the calcium absorption mechanism,transcriptome quantitative comparative analysis was conducted on chick CAM during the embryonic period(E)of 9,13,17,and 20 days.A total of 6378 differentially expressed genes(DEGs)were identified.Functional enrichment analysis of DEGs showed that CAM DEGs were mainly involved in biological processes such as"ion transport regulation","immune response"and"cell cycle".Time series analysis of the differential genes showed that the functional cells of CAM began to proliferate and differentiate at E9 and the calcium content of egg embryo increased significantly at E13.Simultaneously,the observation of the ultrastructure of the eggshell showed that the interstice of the fiber layer was enlarged at E13,and the mastoid layer was partly exposed.Therefore,it is preliminarily inferred that CAM calcium transport starts at E13,and genes such as TRPV6,S100 A10,and RANKL cooperate to regulate calcium release and transport.展开更多
Computing,serving as the cornerstone of information processing,plays a pivotal role in the digital service era.The"network"and"computing,"responsible for information transmission and processing res...Computing,serving as the cornerstone of information processing,plays a pivotal role in the digital service era.The"network"and"computing,"responsible for information transmission and processing respectively,traditionally belong to different stakeholders and have evolved separately.However,the recent trend toward the coordination and integration of computing and networks has garnered significant attention from both industry and academia.Concepts such as"computility network"and"computing force network"have emerged,and the International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication Standardization(ITU-T)has initiated efforts to develop standards for the coordination of networking and computing(CNC),focusing on the architecture and framework.展开更多
Objectives:The secondary products of lipid oxidation are one of the main factors inducing protein oxidation.The effects of oxidation treatment with malondialdehyde(MDA)on the immunoreactivity of amandin and its digest...Objectives:The secondary products of lipid oxidation are one of the main factors inducing protein oxidation.The effects of oxidation treatment with malondialdehyde(MDA)on the immunoreactivity of amandin and its digestion were studied.Materials and Methods:The rabbit IgG binding ability of amandin was analyzed by western blotting,and the changes in amandin oxidation and immunoreactivity during digestion of amandin with different degrees of oxidation were investigated in combination with an almond allergen enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit.Alteration of linear epitopes of amandin by oxidation was investigated by liquid chromatography-tandemmass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS).Results:The results showed that the immunoreactivity of amandin was significantly reduced after 1 mmol/L MDA and 100 mmol/L MDA treat-ment.However,the 1 mmol/L MDA treatment was owing to cleavage of linear epitope peptide in amandin and oxidation of the active amino acid.The 100 mmol/L MDA treatment was due to aggregation of amandin and significant decrease in its solubility.Oxidation also reduced di-gestibility of amandin and significantly affected immunoreactivity during digestion.LC-MS/MS also identified four oxidation-prone methionine sites(aa 264-274,298-308,220-240,and 275-297)in gamma conglutinin 1.Conclusions:MDA treatment reduced the immunoreactivity of amandin.MDA treatment also led to protein aggregation,which slowed down the digestion of amandin and altered the immunoreactivity of amandin during digestion.展开更多
Sc and Zn were introduced into O3-NaMn_(0.5)Ni_(0.5)O_(2)(NaMN)using the combination of solution combustion and solid-state method.The effect of Sc and Zn dual-substitution on Na^(+) diffusion dynamics and structural ...Sc and Zn were introduced into O3-NaMn_(0.5)Ni_(0.5)O_(2)(NaMN)using the combination of solution combustion and solid-state method.The effect of Sc and Zn dual-substitution on Na^(+) diffusion dynamics and structural stability of NaMN was investigated.The physicochemical characterizations suggest that the introduction of Sc and Zn broaden Na^(+) diffusion channels and weaken the Na—O bonds,thereby facilitating the diffusion of sodium ions.Simulations indicate that the Sc and Zn dual-substitution decreases the diffusion barrier of Na-ions and improves the conductivity of the material.The dual-substituted NaMn_(0.5)Ni_(0.4)Sc_(0.04)Zn_(0.04)O_(2)(Na MNSZ44)cathode delivers impressive cycle stability with capacity retention of 71.2%after 200 cycles at 1C and 54.8%after 400 cycles at 5C.Additionally,the full cell paired with hard carbon anode exhibits a remarkable long-term cycling stability,showing capacity retention of 64.1%after 250 cycles at 1C.These results demonstrate that Sc and Zn dual-substitution is an effective strategy to improve the Na^(+) diffusion dynamics and structural stability of NaMN.展开更多
The functional recovery of peripheral nerve injury(PNI)is unsatisfactory,whereas diabetes mellitus(DM)and its related complications further attenuate the restoration of diabetic PNI(DPNI).Adipose-derived stem cells(AD...The functional recovery of peripheral nerve injury(PNI)is unsatisfactory,whereas diabetes mellitus(DM)and its related complications further attenuate the restoration of diabetic PNI(DPNI).Adipose-derived stem cells(ADSCs)are promising candidates for treatment of DPNI due to their abundant source,excellent differentiation and paracrine ability.Our results showed that ADSCs remarkably enhanced the proliferation and migration of Schwann cells and endothelial cells,and tube formation.Mechanistically,ADSCs could regulate Nrf2/HO-1,NF-κB and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways,showing multiple functions in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation,and regulating cell metabolism,growth,survival,proliferation,angiogenesis,differentiation of Schwann cell and myelin formation.In current study,novel graphene foam(GF)/hydrogel-based scaffold was developed to deliver ADSCs for treatment of DPNI.GF/hydrogel scaffold exhibited excellent mechanical strength,suitable porous network,superior electrical conductivity,and good biocompatibility.In vitro results revealed that GF/hydrogel scaffold could obviously accelerate proliferation of Schwann cells.Moreover,in vivo experiments demonstrated that ADSCs-loaded GF/hydrogel scaffold significantly promoted the recovery of DPNI and inhibited the atrophy of targeted muscles,thus providing a novel and attractive therapeutic approach for DPNI patients.展开更多
基金supported by grants from Jiangsu Commission of Health,No.Z2021086(to XL)Science and Technology Program of Suzhou,Nos.SYSD2020008(to XL),SKYD2022012(to XL)+1 种基金Suzhou Municipal Health Commission,No.KJXW2020058(to XL)Science and Technology Program of Zhangjiagang,No.ZKS2018(to XL)。
文摘Interfering with the ferroptosis pathway is a new strategy for the treatment of spinal cord injury.Fibroblast growth factor 21 can inhibit ferro ptosis and promote neurofunctional recovery,while heme oxygenase-1 is a regulator of iron and reactive oxygen species homeostasis.The relationship between heme oxygenase-1and ferroptosis remains controve rsial.In this study,we used a spinal co rd injury rat model to show that the levels of fibroblast growth factor 21 in spinal co rd tissue decreased after spinal cord injury.In addition,there was a significant aggravation of ferroptosis and a rapid increase in heme oxygenase-1 expression after spinal cord injury.Furthe r,heme oxygenase-1 aggravated fe rroptosis after spinal cord injury,while fibroblast growth factor 21 inhibited fe rroptosis by downregulating heme oxygenase-1.Thus,the activation of fibroblast growth factor 21 may provide a potential treatment for spinal co rd injury.These findings could provide a new potential mechanistic explanation for fibroblast growth factor 21 in the treatment of spinal cord injury.
基金supported by the Open Project Program of the State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety,Tianjin University of Science and Technology(No.SKLFNS-KF-202201)the Open Project of the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control,Ministry of Education,Guizhou Medical University,China(No.GMU-2022-HJZ-06)。
文摘Hyperoside and quercetin are similar in molecular structures.In this study,the antioxidant regulatory targets of hyperoside and quercetin are mainly in the nuclear factor(erythroid-2-derived)-related factor 2(Nrf2)pathway predicted by network pharmacology.And the antioxidant effect and mechanism of hyperoside and quercetin were measured and compared in H_(2)O_(2)-induced Hep G2 cells and Caenorhabditis elegans.The findings indicated that quercetin was more effective than hyperoside in reducing oxidative damage,which was proved by improved cell viability,decreased reactive oxygen species(ROS)production,decreased cellular apoptosis,and alleviated mitochondrial damage.In addition,quercetin was more efficient than hyperoside in enhancing the expression of Nrf2-associated m RNAs,increasing the activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD),glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),and catalase(CAT),and reducing the cellular malondialdehyde(MDA)content.Quercetin was superior to hyperoside in prolonging the lifespan of worms,decreasing the accumulation of lipofuscin,inhibiting ROS production,and increasing the proportion of skn-1 in the nucleus.With the Nrf2 inhibitor ML385,we verified that quercetin and hyperoside primarily protected the cells against oxidative damage via the Nrf2 signalling pathway.Furthermore,molecular docking and dynamics simulations demonstrated that the quercetin-Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1(Keap1)complex was more stable than the hyperoside-Keap1 complex.The stable structure of the complex might hinder the binding of Nrf2 and Keap1 to release Nrf2 and facilitate its entry into the nucleus to play an antioxidant role.Overall,quercetin had a better antioxidant than hyperoside.
基金supported by the open project of the Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease Control,Ministry of Education,Guizhou Medical University,China (GMU-2022-HJZ-06)。
文摘Naringin exists in a wide range of Chinese herbal medicine and has proven to possess several pharmacological properties.In this study,PC12,HepG2 cells,and female Drosophila melanogaster were used to investigate the antioxidative and anti-aging effects of naringin and explore the underlying mechanisms.The results showed that naringin inhibited H_(2)O_(2)-induced decline in cell viability and decreased,the content of reactive oxygen species in cells.Meanwhile,naringin prolonged the lifespan of flies,enhanced the abilities of climbing and the resistance to stress,improved the activities of antioxidant enzymes,and decreased malondialdehyde content.Naringin also improved intestinal barrier dysfunction and reduced abnormal proliferation of intestinal stem cells.Moreover,naringin down-regulated the mRNA expressions of inr,chico,pi 3k,and akt-1,and up-regulated the mRNA expressions of dilp2,dilp3,dilp5,and foxo,thereby activating autophagy-related genes and increasing the number of lysosomes.Furthermore,the mutant stocks assays and computer molecular simulation results further indicated that naringin delayed aging by inhibiting the insulin signaling(IIS)pathway and activating the autophagy pathway,which was consistent with the result of network pharmacological predictions.
文摘Background: A major cause of cancer death worldwide is bladder cancer, which is the most common malignant tumor of the urinary tract. PAEP is a member of the kernel lipocalin superfamily whose members share relatively low sequence similarity but have highly conserved exon/intron structure and three-dimensional protein folding. Most lipocalins are clustered on the long arm of chromosome 9. The purpose of this study was to clarify the correlation between PAEP expression level and bladder cancer. Methods: In the TCGA database, we obtained clinical and RNA sequencing data of 431 BLCA patients, including 412 BLCA tissues and 19 normal bladder tissues in the study. Analyses of bioinformatics were conducted in this study to determine the role of PAEP in bladder cancer. A quantitative real-time PCR method was used to quantitate the gene expression profile. Additionally, the effect of PAEP on tumor immune infiltration and prognosis was analyzed. Results: PAEP was a poor prognostic biomarker of bladder cancer because it was significantly upregulated. bladder cancer patients with higher PAEP expression had poor outcomes. An AUC of 0.780 was calculated from the area under the ROC curve. PAEP was associated with T stage, pathologic stage, Histologic grade and Subtype of bladder cancer patients, and served as an independent predictor of overall survival in bladder cancer patients. Functional enrichment analysis revealed PAEP was obviously enriched in pathways connected with carcinogenesis and immunosuppression. The expression of PAEP was significantly associated with tumor immune cells and immune checkpoints according to ssGSEA and Spearman correlation analysis. Conclusions: In this study, we screened and detected a mRNA, PAEP is a prognostic and immune-related biomarker in BLCA, which may contribute to the early diagnosis and treatment of BLCA.
基金supported by National Postdoctoral Program(2020M682073)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,32061160477)+1 种基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(32272315,32072209)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2022A1515010694).
文摘Meat products are an important part in our daily diet,providing valuable nutrients for the human body.However,heating processes cause the meat to become more appetizing with changes in texture,appearance,flavor,and chemical properties by the altering of protein structure and other ingredients.As one kind of cooking-induced contaminants,heterocyclic aromatic amines(HAAs)are widely present in protein aceous food products with strong carcinogenic and mutagenic properties.In order to promote the safety of traditional meat products,this review focused on the formation,metabolism,biological monitoring and inhibitory mechanism of HAA.An overview of the formation pathways,hazards,and control methods of HAAs during food processing in recent years was studied,aiming to provide some valuable information for exploring effective methods to inhibit the production of associated hazards during food processing.Systematic selection of different types of flavonoids to explore their effects on the formation of HAAs in an actual barbecue system can provide theoretical reference for effectively controlling the formation of HAAs and reducing their harm to human health.
文摘In order to make up for the shortcomings of homogeneous materials and meet the needs of industry development,heterogeneous materials have been increasingly applied in aviation,automobile,bridge and other fields.Heterogeneous materials refer to advanced materials with non-uniform components.By adjusting the structure or composition of heterogeneous materials,their performance may change in a specific direction to adapt to different environments and achieve special functions.To achieve wide applications of homogeneous materials,it is very important to be able to predict the performance and material response of heterogeneous materials.Modeling method is a basic and important method to accomplish this task.Modeling methods for studying heterogeneous materials include finite element method(FEM),molecular dynamics(MD),peridynamics(PD)and so on.
基金the General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31271913)Fujian Regional Development Project(2016N3004)Scientific and Technological Innovation Fund of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University(No.CXZX2018059).
文摘The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of agar oligosaccharide-iron(AOS-iron)on intestinal tissue pathology and microbiota in IDA rats induced by a low-iron diet,further to find the relationship between intestinal microbiota and iron metabolic disorders.After 4 weeks of AOS-iron supplementation,the fecal iron content of IDA rats markedly increased in a dose-dependent manner,only the damaged cecum and colon tissues in medium-dose(MD)and high-dose(HD)groups were repaired to the baseline,while the diversity of gut microbiota was improved even at low dose(LD).Furthermore,the supplementation of AOS-iron altered the composition of gut microbiota.At the genus level,the beneficial microbiota was enriched in AOS-iron groups,but the relative abundance of potential opportunistic pathogens obviously reduced compared to that in the anemia model(AM)group.Spearman’s correlation analysis revealed that biochemical parameters,including blood metabolic parameters,iron contents,body weight,GSH-PX and T-AOC activity,were positively correlated with SMB53,Anaerotruncus,Anaerostipes and Coprobacillus but negatively correlated with Morganella,Fusobacterium and Serratia.These findings indicated that AOS-iron effectively repaired the damaged intestinal tissue and ameliorated iron metabolic disorders by regulating gut microbiota desirably,which could provide references for the treatment of IDA.
基金supported by grants from the Health Innovation Talents Project of Zhejiang Province of China,No.2016the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81571626,U1404823+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province of China,No.LY15H220001the Medical and Health Research Project of Zhejiang Province of China,No.2014KYA134the Wenzhou Bureau of Science and Technology of China,No.Y20140731,Y20150087
文摘Cerebral ischemia not only causes pathological changes in the ischemic areas but also induces a series of secondary changes in more distal brain regions（such as the contralateral cerebral hemisphere）. The impact of supratentorial lesions, which are the most common type of lesion, on the contralateral cerebellum has been studied in patients by positron emission tomography, single photon emission computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion tensor imaging. In the present study, we investigated metabolite changes in the contralateral cerebral hemisphere after supratentorial unilateral ischemia using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy-based metabonomics. The permanent middle cerebral artery occlusion model of ischemic stroke was established in rats. Rats were randomly divided into the middle cerebral artery occlusion 1-, 3-, 9-and 24-hour groups and the sham group. ~1H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy was used to detect metabolites in the left and right cerebral hemispheres. Compared with the sham group, the concentrations of lactate, alanine, γ-aminobutyric acid, choline and glycine in the ischemic cerebral hemisphere were increased in the acute stage, while the concentrations of N-acetyl aspartate, creatinine, glutamate and aspartate were decreased. This demonstrates that there is an upregulation of anaerobic glycolysis（shown by the increase in lactate）, a perturbation of choline metabolism（suggested by the increase in choline）, neuronal cell damage（shown by the decrease in N-acetyl aspartate） and neurotransmitter imbalance（evidenced by the increase in γ-aminobutyric acid and glycine and by the decrease in glutamate and aspartate） in the acute stage of cerebral ischemia. In the contralateral hemisphere, the concentrations of lactate, alanine, glycine, choline and aspartate were increased, while the concentrations of γ-aminobutyric acid, glutamate and creatinine were decreased. This suggests that there is a difference in the metabolite changes induced by ischemic injury in the contralateral and ipsilateral cerebral hemispheres. Our findings demonstrate the presence of characteristic changes in metabolites in the contralateral hemisphere and suggest that they are most likely caused by metabolic changes in the ischemic hemisphere.
基金supported by the Australian Research Council(No.LP130100913)the Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development Centre on the Project(No.BA110014LP)。
文摘A novel architectural Ti composite composed of network-woven structured TiB nanowires in a core-shell structured Ti matrix was fabricated to improve the strength of Ti matrix composites(TMCs),where the shell consists of rich N solute atoms while the core is deficient of N solute atoms through spark plasma sintering of powder mixtures of Ti powder and BN nano-powder.The phase composition,morphology,element distribution,and mechanical properties of prepared samples were analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM),electron probe microanalyzer(EPMA),and electronic universal material testing machine.The results indicate that the TMCs with designed architectures have been successfully achieved,and the as-prepared Ti-2BN(wt.%)composite exhibits an ultimate compressive strength of~1.8 GPa with a strain-to-fracture of~9%,while the Ti-1BN(wt.%)attains an ultimate compressive strength of~1.6 GPa and a strain-to-fracture of~20%.Moreover,the roles of the hybrid reinforcement structures in strengthening the Ti composites were discussed.
基金supported by Shanghai Nursing Association(No.2016SD-B03)
文摘Objective: The assessment indicators of postpartum hemorrhage(PPH) were systematically reviewed to explore their relationship with blood loss as an early warning sign to identify potential PPH for prompt intervention.Methods: A systematic literature search of 9 databases was conducted according to inclusion and exclusion criteria using a comprehensive strategy. Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology(STROBE) strategy was chosen as the tool for quality assessment of included studies, and data concerning the basic study characteristics and assessment indicators were extracted.Results: Eleven studies were included in this review. The assessment indicators in different reports covered heart rate, blood pressure, placental and birth canal check, hemoglobin(Hb), hematocrit(HCT),coagulation function tests, hemodynamic parameters and arterial blood gas, but no data on the assessment of postpartum uterine contraction were found. The relationship between indicators and blood loss varies.The overall quality of 9 manuscripts was comparatively high or moderate, and 2 were rated as low.Conclusions: The association between blood loss and clinical symptoms is not conclusive based on the present studies, and specific cut-off points could not be formulated to determine the approximate amount of blood loss. However, some cut-off points can be considered warning signs for the need of advanced interventions, such as heart rate, prothrombin time, and placental implantation. Further research on comprehensive assessment and cut-off points should be performed such that birth attendants can distinguish PPH as early as possible.
基金supported by Nursing Research Program of Shanghai Nursing Association(No.2016SD-B03)
文摘Objective: Postpartum hemorrhage(PPH) is a leading cause of maternal death. Although guidelines have been updated, those with detailed protocols are limited for nursing practice. This study aims at establishing an early assessment and intervention protocol as a toolkit for PPH for midwives and obstetrical nurses.Methods: Employing the evidence-based method, a systematic Internet search of guidelines was conducted and appraisal of literatures was conducted with AGREE system and Oxman-Guyatt Overview Quality Assessment Questionnaire(OQAQ), according to which a protocol draft was therefore developed. Then, a two-round modified Delphi method was utilized to reach a consensus of the protocol built on best practices. Selection criteria for each intervention measure included consensus level with a threshold of 70%, mean of importance(M) >3.5, and coefficient of variation(CV) <0.25. Reliability of experts' opinion was calculated by positive coefficient and authoritative coefficient. Items without consistency were enlisted in the second-round consult. When all items met the selection criteria, the protocol would be finally formulated.Results: A 122-measure protocol was established, including prevention, assessment, and intervention of PPH. With a panel of 14 experts participated in the consult, the positivity coefficient was 0.93 and 1.00 for two rounds, respectively, and the authority coefficient was 0.88. After a two-round consult and revision of the draft, the final program was formulated, containing 5 first-level indexes and 14 second-level indexes with a total item of 120.Conclusions: The PPH protocol, based on high-quality evidences, was formulated with a two-round Delphi method, which can provide insight for midwives and obstetrical nurses to effectively deal with PPH.
基金financially supported by the Foundation of Guizhou Educational Committee(No.KY[2021]008 and No.KY[2020]014)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31871732)。
文摘Chorioallantoic membrane(CAM)is responsible for respiratory gas exchange,eggshell calcium transport,embryonic acid-base equilibrium,allantoic ion,and water reabsorption during avian embryonic development.To further understand the timing of CAM gene expression during chick embryonic development,especially the calcium absorption mechanism,transcriptome quantitative comparative analysis was conducted on chick CAM during the embryonic period(E)of 9,13,17,and 20 days.A total of 6378 differentially expressed genes(DEGs)were identified.Functional enrichment analysis of DEGs showed that CAM DEGs were mainly involved in biological processes such as"ion transport regulation","immune response"and"cell cycle".Time series analysis of the differential genes showed that the functional cells of CAM began to proliferate and differentiate at E9 and the calcium content of egg embryo increased significantly at E13.Simultaneously,the observation of the ultrastructure of the eggshell showed that the interstice of the fiber layer was enlarged at E13,and the mastoid layer was partly exposed.Therefore,it is preliminarily inferred that CAM calcium transport starts at E13,and genes such as TRPV6,S100 A10,and RANKL cooperate to regulate calcium release and transport.
文摘Computing,serving as the cornerstone of information processing,plays a pivotal role in the digital service era.The"network"and"computing,"responsible for information transmission and processing respectively,traditionally belong to different stakeholders and have evolved separately.However,the recent trend toward the coordination and integration of computing and networks has garnered significant attention from both industry and academia.Concepts such as"computility network"and"computing force network"have emerged,and the International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication Standardization(ITU-T)has initiated efforts to develop standards for the coordination of networking and computing(CNC),focusing on the architecture and framework.
基金supported by from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31860431).
文摘Objectives:The secondary products of lipid oxidation are one of the main factors inducing protein oxidation.The effects of oxidation treatment with malondialdehyde(MDA)on the immunoreactivity of amandin and its digestion were studied.Materials and Methods:The rabbit IgG binding ability of amandin was analyzed by western blotting,and the changes in amandin oxidation and immunoreactivity during digestion of amandin with different degrees of oxidation were investigated in combination with an almond allergen enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit.Alteration of linear epitopes of amandin by oxidation was investigated by liquid chromatography-tandemmass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS).Results:The results showed that the immunoreactivity of amandin was significantly reduced after 1 mmol/L MDA and 100 mmol/L MDA treat-ment.However,the 1 mmol/L MDA treatment was owing to cleavage of linear epitope peptide in amandin and oxidation of the active amino acid.The 100 mmol/L MDA treatment was due to aggregation of amandin and significant decrease in its solubility.Oxidation also reduced di-gestibility of amandin and significantly affected immunoreactivity during digestion.LC-MS/MS also identified four oxidation-prone methionine sites(aa 264-274,298-308,220-240,and 275-297)in gamma conglutinin 1.Conclusions:MDA treatment reduced the immunoreactivity of amandin.MDA treatment also led to protein aggregation,which slowed down the digestion of amandin and altered the immunoreactivity of amandin during digestion.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52377220)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(No.kq2208265)。
文摘Sc and Zn were introduced into O3-NaMn_(0.5)Ni_(0.5)O_(2)(NaMN)using the combination of solution combustion and solid-state method.The effect of Sc and Zn dual-substitution on Na^(+) diffusion dynamics and structural stability of NaMN was investigated.The physicochemical characterizations suggest that the introduction of Sc and Zn broaden Na^(+) diffusion channels and weaken the Na—O bonds,thereby facilitating the diffusion of sodium ions.Simulations indicate that the Sc and Zn dual-substitution decreases the diffusion barrier of Na-ions and improves the conductivity of the material.The dual-substituted NaMn_(0.5)Ni_(0.4)Sc_(0.04)Zn_(0.04)O_(2)(Na MNSZ44)cathode delivers impressive cycle stability with capacity retention of 71.2%after 200 cycles at 1C and 54.8%after 400 cycles at 5C.Additionally,the full cell paired with hard carbon anode exhibits a remarkable long-term cycling stability,showing capacity retention of 64.1%after 250 cycles at 1C.These results demonstrate that Sc and Zn dual-substitution is an effective strategy to improve the Na^(+) diffusion dynamics and structural stability of NaMN.
基金This study is financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81971758,51890892,81971712,81870346,and 81700432)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai Science and Technology Committee(No.20ZR1431600)+7 种基金This research is also supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11761161004)Z.L.acknowledge supports by the National Natural Science Foundation of China-Research Grants Council Joint Research Scheme(Nos.11761161004 and N_HKUST607/17)the IER foundation(No.HT-JD-CXY-201907)“International science and technology cooperation projects”of Science and Technological Bureau of Guangzhou Huangpu District(No.2019GH06)Guangdong Science and Technology Department(No.2020A0505090003)Research Fund of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Technology(No.2020B1212030010)Technical assistance from the Materials Characterization and Preparation Facilities of The Hong Kong University Of Science And Technology is greatly appreciatedWe also acknowledge the support of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory Program(No.2021B1212040001)from the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province.
文摘The functional recovery of peripheral nerve injury(PNI)is unsatisfactory,whereas diabetes mellitus(DM)and its related complications further attenuate the restoration of diabetic PNI(DPNI).Adipose-derived stem cells(ADSCs)are promising candidates for treatment of DPNI due to their abundant source,excellent differentiation and paracrine ability.Our results showed that ADSCs remarkably enhanced the proliferation and migration of Schwann cells and endothelial cells,and tube formation.Mechanistically,ADSCs could regulate Nrf2/HO-1,NF-κB and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways,showing multiple functions in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation,and regulating cell metabolism,growth,survival,proliferation,angiogenesis,differentiation of Schwann cell and myelin formation.In current study,novel graphene foam(GF)/hydrogel-based scaffold was developed to deliver ADSCs for treatment of DPNI.GF/hydrogel scaffold exhibited excellent mechanical strength,suitable porous network,superior electrical conductivity,and good biocompatibility.In vitro results revealed that GF/hydrogel scaffold could obviously accelerate proliferation of Schwann cells.Moreover,in vivo experiments demonstrated that ADSCs-loaded GF/hydrogel scaffold significantly promoted the recovery of DPNI and inhibited the atrophy of targeted muscles,thus providing a novel and attractive therapeutic approach for DPNI patients.
