Objective Oral lichen planus(OLP)is one of the most common oral mucosa diseases,and is mainly mediated by T lymphocytes.The metabolic reprogramming of activated T cells has been shown to transform from oxidative phosp...Objective Oral lichen planus(OLP)is one of the most common oral mucosa diseases,and is mainly mediated by T lymphocytes.The metabolic reprogramming of activated T cells has been shown to transform from oxidative phosphorylation to aerobic glycolysis.The present study investigated the serum levels of glycolysis-related molecules(lactate dehydrogenase,LDH;pyruvic acid,PA;lactic acid,LAC)in OLP,and the correlation with OLP activity was assessed using the reticular,atrophic and erosive lesion(RAE)scoring system.Methods Univariate and multivariate linear regression functions based on scikit-learn were designed to predict the RAE scores in OLP patients,and the performance of these two machine learning functions was compared.Results The results revealed that the serum levels of PA and LAC were upregulated in erosive OLP(EOLP)patients,when compared to healthy volunteers.Furthermore,the LDH and LAC levels were significantly higher in the EOLP group than in the nonerosive OLP(NEOLP)group.All glycolysis-related molecules were positively correlated to the RAE scores.Among these,LAC had a strong correlation.The univariate function that involved the LAC level and the multivariate function that involved all glycolysis-related molecules presented comparable prediction accuracy and stability,but the latter was more time-consuming.Conclusion It can be concluded that the serum LAC level can be a user-friendly biomarker to monitor the OLP activity,based on the univariate function developed in the present study.The intervention of the glycolytic pathway may provide a potential therapeutic strategy.展开更多
Severe acute pancreatitis （SAP） can result in intestinal mucosal barrier （IMB） dysfunction. This study was undertaken to demonstrate the effect of IGF-I on the intestinal mucosal barrier in rats with SAP and its p...Severe acute pancreatitis （SAP） can result in intestinal mucosal barrier （IMB） dysfunction. This study was undertaken to demonstrate the effect of IGF-I on the intestinal mucosal barrier in rats with SAP and its possible mechanisms. Seventy-two male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups： a sham operation （SO group, n=24）, a SAP group not treated with IGF-I （SAP group, n=24）, and a SAP group treated with IGF-I （IGF-I group, n=24）. SAP was induced in the rats by injecting 5.0% sodium taurocholate into the biliary-pancreatic duct. The SO rats were given an infusion of normal saline instead. The rats in the IGF-I group underwent the SAP procedure and were given a subcutaneous injection of IGF-I at 30 minutes before the operation and at 3 hours after the operation. Eight rats in each group were sacrificed at 6, 12 and 24 hours after operation. Apoptosis of mucosal cells in the small intestine was determined by TUNEL. The levels of endotoxin and DAO and serum amylase were also measured. Pathologic changes in the small intestine were monitored. Changes of bax and bcl-2 mRNA expression in the small intestine were determined by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR）. The levels of serum amylase were lower in the IGF-I group than in the SAP group at all three time points （P〈0.05）. The levels of endotoxin in the IGF-I group were higher than those in the SAP group at 6 hours, but lower in the IGF-I group than in the SAP group at 12 and 24 hours （P〈0.05）. The levels of diamine oxidase were higher in the IGF-I group at 6 hours but lower than those in the SAP group at 12 and 24 hours. The pathological score of the small intestine was lower in the IGF-I group than in the SAP group, and the difference was statistically significant at 12 and 24 hours. The pathologic changes observed under electron microscopy were better in the IGF-I group than those in the SAP group. The apoptosis index of intestinal epithelial cells was significantly decreased in the IGF-I group compared with the SAP group. Compared with the SO group, the mRNA expression levels of bax were increased at each time point in the SAP group, and were significantly decreased in the IGF-I group as compared with the SAP group at each time point （P〈0.05）. The expression levels of bcl-2 were weak and not different between the SO group and the SAP group （P〉0.05）. They were significantly increased in the IGF-I group versus the SO and SAP groups （P〈0.05）. The ratio of bax and bcl-2 mRNA expression levels at each time point in the SAP group were significantly higher than those in the SO group, but they were obviously decreased in the IGF-I group. Exogenous IGF-I seems to protect mucosal cells in the small intestine against SAP-induced apoptosis and could alleviate SAP-induced injury of the intestinal mucosa. The underlying mechanisms include enhanced mRNA expression of bcl-2 and inhibition of bax mRNA expression.展开更多
Objective To compare the distribution ofKCNJll polymorphisms between elderly Chinese population with and without hypertension. Methods We examined the mutation of KCNJll gene by directly sequencing. Data for the prese...Objective To compare the distribution ofKCNJll polymorphisms between elderly Chinese population with and without hypertension. Methods We examined the mutation of KCNJll gene by directly sequencing. Data for the present study were obtained from 250 hypertensive subjects （60 to 83 years old） as well as 250 normotensive subjects （60 to 86 years old）. Results We found nine different mutations in KCNJ11, including six novel mutations （1131M, L1471, L147V, L147L, Q235H, G245C）. None of the novel mutations were found in the normotensive subjects, and all the residues were conserved in other species. These sequence variants in Chinese population indicate the diversity of the human library and the complexity of hypertension. Conclusions The consistent finding of our present study provided a basis for the development of new strategies to diagnosis and treat hypertension in the elderly.展开更多
Objective To observe the surface structures of cardiovascular endothelial cells in situ with atomic force microscope （AFM）. Methods Fresh aorta and aortic valve were dissected from 10 healthy male New Zealand white ...Objective To observe the surface structures of cardiovascular endothelial cells in situ with atomic force microscope （AFM）. Methods Fresh aorta and aortic valve were dissected from 10 healthy male New Zealand white rabbits. Before fixed in 1% formaldehyde, the fresh tissues were washed in the buffer phosphate solution. Under general microscope, the fixed aorta or valve was spread on the double side stick tape which had already been stuck on the glass slide. The intima of aorta or the aorta side of valve was towards upside, Then the specimen was dried under 37 degrees centigrade in an attemperator and was washed with pure water. After dried again, the specimen was loaded on the platform ofNanoScope Ⅲa AFM and was scanned in tapping mode with the scanning speed of 0.5 HZ. Results The surface structures of endothelial cell on the fixed and dried tissue could be observed clearly in situ with AFM. aortic endothelial cells were large, branched and arranged sparsely and parallel to the direction of blood flow, whereas endothelial cells on aorta valve surface were small, less branched and arranged intensively and vertical to the direction of blood flow. When the scanning range was dwindled, granular ultra-structures could be observed on the surface of endothelial cells, and, as the scanning range was dwindled further, fissure and convolution could be seen on the surface of granules from aortic endothelial cells. Centre cavity and surrounding swelling volcano-like structure could be seen on the surface of granules from endothelial cells of aortic valve. Conclusions It＇s feasible to observe the surface ultra-structures of cardiovascular endothelial cells in situ with AFM and morphological information provided by AFM might be of clinical value in future histopathological diagnosis（JGeriatr Cardiol2009; 6：178-181）.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome(HFRS) bivalent vaccine in field.Methods The articles on effectiveness of HFRS bivalent vaccine were retrieved from Vip Database,China Jo...Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome(HFRS) bivalent vaccine in field.Methods The articles on effectiveness of HFRS bivalent vaccine were retrieved from Vip Database,China Journal Full-text Database,Wanfang database,China Hospital Knowledge Database,Chinese Biomedical Literature Database,MEDLINE and ProQuest.Two persons extracted data and evaluated the quality of data together for meta-analysis.Results Seven articles were included into the analysis,and two articles were random clinical trials,five were quasi-trials.Meta-analysis showed that the overall effectiveness of HFRS bivalent vaccine was 85%(95%confidence interval:53%-95%) within one year after vaccination,and the effectiveness in two-dose recipients and three-dose recipients was 87%(95%confidence interval:54%-96%) and 60%,respectively;it was 96%(95%confidence interval:78%-99%) within 2-5 years after vaccination,and the effectiveness in two-dose recipients and three-dose recipients was 95%(95%confidence interval:19%-100%) and 96%(95%confidence interval:70%-99%),respectively;it was 100%(only one article included) within 6-9.6 years after vaccination.The effectiveness in two-dose recipients was 88%(95%confidence interval:62%-96%) during 1-2.5 years after vaccination,and that in three-dose recipients was 94%(95%confidence interval:70%-99%) during 1-5 years after vaccination.Conclusions HFRS bivalent vaccine is effective in field,and there is no difference between two-dose recipients and three-dose recipients.We should do some further studies on the long-term effectiveness of HFRS bivalent vaccine and on the age of vaccine reception.展开更多
Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)are one of the most promising large-scale electric energy storage systems due to the high abundance and low redox potential of K.As the key component,anode determines their energy density ...Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)are one of the most promising large-scale electric energy storage systems due to the high abundance and low redox potential of K.As the key component,anode determines their energy density and safety.Alloy-based anodes,such as P,Sn,Sb,and Bi,have attracted extensive attention due to their abundant resources,suitable working potentials,and large theoretical capacities.However,the dramatic volume variation upon(de)potassiation results in pulverization of particles and their detaching from the current collector accompanied with performance decay.Various strategies,including designing micro-/nanostructures,introducing carbon substrates,and optimizing electrode/electrolyte interface,have been demonstrated to effectively alleviate these issues.Herein,we summarize the recent research progresses on alloy-based materials in KIBs.The synthesis methods,electrochemical performance,reaction mechanisms,and structure-activity relationships of these materials are considered,and challenges and perspectives are provided.This review provides new insight into designing of high-activity electrode materials for KIBs and beyond.展开更多
基金This work was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62171193)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2021CFB399)+1 种基金the Foundation of Health Commission of Hubei Province(No.WJ2021M125)the Key Research and Development Project of Hubei Province of China(No.2022BCA033).
文摘Objective Oral lichen planus(OLP)is one of the most common oral mucosa diseases,and is mainly mediated by T lymphocytes.The metabolic reprogramming of activated T cells has been shown to transform from oxidative phosphorylation to aerobic glycolysis.The present study investigated the serum levels of glycolysis-related molecules(lactate dehydrogenase,LDH;pyruvic acid,PA;lactic acid,LAC)in OLP,and the correlation with OLP activity was assessed using the reticular,atrophic and erosive lesion(RAE)scoring system.Methods Univariate and multivariate linear regression functions based on scikit-learn were designed to predict the RAE scores in OLP patients,and the performance of these two machine learning functions was compared.Results The results revealed that the serum levels of PA and LAC were upregulated in erosive OLP(EOLP)patients,when compared to healthy volunteers.Furthermore,the LDH and LAC levels were significantly higher in the EOLP group than in the nonerosive OLP(NEOLP)group.All glycolysis-related molecules were positively correlated to the RAE scores.Among these,LAC had a strong correlation.The univariate function that involved the LAC level and the multivariate function that involved all glycolysis-related molecules presented comparable prediction accuracy and stability,but the latter was more time-consuming.Conclusion It can be concluded that the serum LAC level can be a user-friendly biomarker to monitor the OLP activity,based on the univariate function developed in the present study.The intervention of the glycolytic pathway may provide a potential therapeutic strategy.
文摘Severe acute pancreatitis （SAP） can result in intestinal mucosal barrier （IMB） dysfunction. This study was undertaken to demonstrate the effect of IGF-I on the intestinal mucosal barrier in rats with SAP and its possible mechanisms. Seventy-two male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups： a sham operation （SO group, n=24）, a SAP group not treated with IGF-I （SAP group, n=24）, and a SAP group treated with IGF-I （IGF-I group, n=24）. SAP was induced in the rats by injecting 5.0% sodium taurocholate into the biliary-pancreatic duct. The SO rats were given an infusion of normal saline instead. The rats in the IGF-I group underwent the SAP procedure and were given a subcutaneous injection of IGF-I at 30 minutes before the operation and at 3 hours after the operation. Eight rats in each group were sacrificed at 6, 12 and 24 hours after operation. Apoptosis of mucosal cells in the small intestine was determined by TUNEL. The levels of endotoxin and DAO and serum amylase were also measured. Pathologic changes in the small intestine were monitored. Changes of bax and bcl-2 mRNA expression in the small intestine were determined by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR）. The levels of serum amylase were lower in the IGF-I group than in the SAP group at all three time points （P〈0.05）. The levels of endotoxin in the IGF-I group were higher than those in the SAP group at 6 hours, but lower in the IGF-I group than in the SAP group at 12 and 24 hours （P〈0.05）. The levels of diamine oxidase were higher in the IGF-I group at 6 hours but lower than those in the SAP group at 12 and 24 hours. The pathological score of the small intestine was lower in the IGF-I group than in the SAP group, and the difference was statistically significant at 12 and 24 hours. The pathologic changes observed under electron microscopy were better in the IGF-I group than those in the SAP group. The apoptosis index of intestinal epithelial cells was significantly decreased in the IGF-I group compared with the SAP group. Compared with the SO group, the mRNA expression levels of bax were increased at each time point in the SAP group, and were significantly decreased in the IGF-I group as compared with the SAP group at each time point （P〈0.05）. The expression levels of bcl-2 were weak and not different between the SO group and the SAP group （P〉0.05）. They were significantly increased in the IGF-I group versus the SO and SAP groups （P〈0.05）. The ratio of bax and bcl-2 mRNA expression levels at each time point in the SAP group were significantly higher than those in the SO group, but they were obviously decreased in the IGF-I group. Exogenous IGF-I seems to protect mucosal cells in the small intestine against SAP-induced apoptosis and could alleviate SAP-induced injury of the intestinal mucosa. The underlying mechanisms include enhanced mRNA expression of bcl-2 and inhibition of bax mRNA expression.
基金Acknowledgements The authors declare no conflict of interest. This work was supported by the grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China （81170249, 30700305 and 30400549）, the Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China （81030002）, the 10th Five-Year Plan for Scientific and Technological Progress of the military （01MA104）, Chinese Postdoctoral Science Foundation （20080431356）, and Beijing Nova Program （2008A064）.
文摘Objective To compare the distribution ofKCNJll polymorphisms between elderly Chinese population with and without hypertension. Methods We examined the mutation of KCNJll gene by directly sequencing. Data for the present study were obtained from 250 hypertensive subjects （60 to 83 years old） as well as 250 normotensive subjects （60 to 86 years old）. Results We found nine different mutations in KCNJ11, including six novel mutations （1131M, L1471, L147V, L147L, Q235H, G245C）. None of the novel mutations were found in the normotensive subjects, and all the residues were conserved in other species. These sequence variants in Chinese population indicate the diversity of the human library and the complexity of hypertension. Conclusions The consistent finding of our present study provided a basis for the development of new strategies to diagnosis and treat hypertension in the elderly.
文摘Objective To observe the surface structures of cardiovascular endothelial cells in situ with atomic force microscope （AFM）. Methods Fresh aorta and aortic valve were dissected from 10 healthy male New Zealand white rabbits. Before fixed in 1% formaldehyde, the fresh tissues were washed in the buffer phosphate solution. Under general microscope, the fixed aorta or valve was spread on the double side stick tape which had already been stuck on the glass slide. The intima of aorta or the aorta side of valve was towards upside, Then the specimen was dried under 37 degrees centigrade in an attemperator and was washed with pure water. After dried again, the specimen was loaded on the platform ofNanoScope Ⅲa AFM and was scanned in tapping mode with the scanning speed of 0.5 HZ. Results The surface structures of endothelial cell on the fixed and dried tissue could be observed clearly in situ with AFM. aortic endothelial cells were large, branched and arranged sparsely and parallel to the direction of blood flow, whereas endothelial cells on aorta valve surface were small, less branched and arranged intensively and vertical to the direction of blood flow. When the scanning range was dwindled, granular ultra-structures could be observed on the surface of endothelial cells, and, as the scanning range was dwindled further, fissure and convolution could be seen on the surface of granules from aortic endothelial cells. Centre cavity and surrounding swelling volcano-like structure could be seen on the surface of granules from endothelial cells of aortic valve. Conclusions It＇s feasible to observe the surface ultra-structures of cardiovascular endothelial cells in situ with AFM and morphological information provided by AFM might be of clinical value in future histopathological diagnosis（JGeriatr Cardiol2009; 6：178-181）.
文摘Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome(HFRS) bivalent vaccine in field.Methods The articles on effectiveness of HFRS bivalent vaccine were retrieved from Vip Database,China Journal Full-text Database,Wanfang database,China Hospital Knowledge Database,Chinese Biomedical Literature Database,MEDLINE and ProQuest.Two persons extracted data and evaluated the quality of data together for meta-analysis.Results Seven articles were included into the analysis,and two articles were random clinical trials,five were quasi-trials.Meta-analysis showed that the overall effectiveness of HFRS bivalent vaccine was 85%(95%confidence interval:53%-95%) within one year after vaccination,and the effectiveness in two-dose recipients and three-dose recipients was 87%(95%confidence interval:54%-96%) and 60%,respectively;it was 96%(95%confidence interval:78%-99%) within 2-5 years after vaccination,and the effectiveness in two-dose recipients and three-dose recipients was 95%(95%confidence interval:19%-100%) and 96%(95%confidence interval:70%-99%),respectively;it was 100%(only one article included) within 6-9.6 years after vaccination.The effectiveness in two-dose recipients was 88%(95%confidence interval:62%-96%) during 1-2.5 years after vaccination,and that in three-dose recipients was 94%(95%confidence interval:70%-99%) during 1-5 years after vaccination.Conclusions HFRS bivalent vaccine is effective in field,and there is no difference between two-dose recipients and three-dose recipients.We should do some further studies on the long-term effectiveness of HFRS bivalent vaccine and on the age of vaccine reception.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21822506,51761165025,51671107 and 21603108)。
文摘Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)are one of the most promising large-scale electric energy storage systems due to the high abundance and low redox potential of K.As the key component,anode determines their energy density and safety.Alloy-based anodes,such as P,Sn,Sb,and Bi,have attracted extensive attention due to their abundant resources,suitable working potentials,and large theoretical capacities.However,the dramatic volume variation upon(de)potassiation results in pulverization of particles and their detaching from the current collector accompanied with performance decay.Various strategies,including designing micro-/nanostructures,introducing carbon substrates,and optimizing electrode/electrolyte interface,have been demonstrated to effectively alleviate these issues.Herein,we summarize the recent research progresses on alloy-based materials in KIBs.The synthesis methods,electrochemical performance,reaction mechanisms,and structure-activity relationships of these materials are considered,and challenges and perspectives are provided.This review provides new insight into designing of high-activity electrode materials for KIBs and beyond.
