Purpose: Neonatal pneumonia is a major newborn disease with a high morbidity rate. We aimed to evaluate whether atypical prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) is a high-risk factor for causing neonatal pneumonia in a p...Purpose: Neonatal pneumonia is a major newborn disease with a high morbidity rate. We aimed to evaluate whether atypical prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) is a high-risk factor for causing neonatal pneumonia in a prospective real-world study. Patients and Methods: A total of 250 pregnant women at pregnancy week 39 were non-selectively recruited. All were examined by PROM and neonatal pneumonia related clinical, bedside and lab tests, including body temperature, blood pressure, increased vagina discharge, posterior vault pooling, abdominal tenderness, WBC count, nitrazine test, amniotic fluid index, Leakection (a sICAM-1 based lateral flow immunoassay) and vagina streptococcus examinations. Increased vagina discharge with a Leakection positivity was adopted as a working criterium for identifying atypical PROM. Neonatal pneumonia was diagnosed based on the clinical presentation and lab tests. Results: Twenty cases of neonatal pneumonia (8.0%) were diagnosed after the deliveries of the 250 pregnant women. In these neonatal pneumonia cases, 12 (16.7%) occurred in 72 deliveries with atypical PROM, 2 (16.7%) in 12 deliveries with typical PROM, and 6 (3.6%) in 166 deliveries with non-PROM. Conclusion: In this real-world study, we find that a systematic screening at pregnancy week 39 was very meaningful in revealing atypical PROM. Moreover, atypical PROM is a major risk factor for neonatal pneumonia. Therefore, an early diagnosis and intervention on atypical PROM could potentially reduce the occurrence of neonatal pneumonia.展开更多
Marine biofouling causes serious harms to surfaces of marine devices in transportation,aquaculture,and offshore construction.Traditional antifouling methods pollute the environment.A novel and green antifouling strate...Marine biofouling causes serious harms to surfaces of marine devices in transportation,aquaculture,and offshore construction.Traditional antifouling methods pollute the environment.A novel and green antifouling strategy was developed to prevent effectively the adhe sion of bacteria and microalgae.An antifouling surface was fabricated via coating Turgencin BMox2(TB)onto dopamine-modified 304stainless steel(304 SS).The surface physical and chemical properties before and after modification were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrometer(FTIR),X-ray photoelectron spectrometer(XPS),contact angle measurement(CA),3D optical profilometer,ellipsometer,and atomic force microscope(AFM).Antimicrobial peptide was coated onto the surface of 304 SS successfully,and the surface morphology and wettability of the modified sample were modified.Moreover,cytocompatibility of the peptide was evaluated by co-culture of peptide and cells,indicating promising cell biocompatibility at the modified sample surface.At last,antifouling performance and electrochemical corrosion were tested.Results show that the adhesion rates of Vibrio natriegens and Phaeodactylum tricornutum on the antifouling surface were reduced by 99.85% and 67.93%,respectively from those of untreated samples.Therefore,the modified samples retained superior corrosion resistance.The study provide a simply and green way against biofouling on ship hulls and marine equipment.展开更多
Sustained dysfunction of the intestinal barrier caused by early weaning is a major factor that induces postweaning diarrhea in weaned piglets.In both healthy and diseased states,the intestinal barrier is regulated by ...Sustained dysfunction of the intestinal barrier caused by early weaning is a major factor that induces postweaning diarrhea in weaned piglets.In both healthy and diseased states,the intestinal barrier is regulated by goblet cells.Alterations in the characteristics of goblet cells are linked to intestinal barrier dysfunction and inflammatory conditions during pathogenic infections.In this review,we summarize the current understanding of the mechanisms of the unfolded protein response(UPR)and anterior gradient2(AGR2)in maintaining intestinal barrier function and how modifications to these systems affect mucus barrier characteristics and goblet cell dysregulation.We highlight a novel mechanism underlying the UPR-AGR2 pathway,which affects goblet cell differentiation and maturation and the synthesis and secretion of mucin by regulating epidermal growth factor receptor and mucin 2.This study provides a theoretical basis and new insights into the regulation of intestinal health in weaned piglets.展开更多
Salt plays a crucial role in food processing and consumption,and the rapid detection of chloride ions in food and feed has great significance for practical applications.In this work,Ag-based nanomaterials were deposit...Salt plays a crucial role in food processing and consumption,and the rapid detection of chloride ions in food and feed has great significance for practical applications.In this work,Ag-based nanomaterials were deposited on the surface of a flexible integrated electrochemical sensor for the detection of Cl-in food.In order to enhance the detection performance,a unique needle-tip structure was formed by manipulating the electro-engraving process during the electrodeposition growth.Theoretical calculations and electrochemical investigations have demonstrated that the dendrimer’s rich tip structure significantly enhanced its electrochemical performance.A sensitive and flexible integrated electrochemical sensor was creatively developed for the detection of Cl-using needletip effect-promoted Ag micro dendrimers.The sensor achieved quantitative detection of Cl-over a dynamic range of 10.0μM–100.0 mM,with a low limit of detection of 0.148μM.The flexible electrochemical sensor proposed in this work exhibited good repeatability,selectivity and recoveries in real food samples.展开更多
Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute myeloid leukemia is controversial and difficult to distinguish from the blast phase of chronic myeloid leukemia. As a myeloid neoplasm, rare cases of this leukemia manifest multi...Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute myeloid leukemia is controversial and difficult to distinguish from the blast phase of chronic myeloid leukemia. As a myeloid neoplasm, rare cases of this leukemia manifest multiple soft-tissue tumors or bone lyric lesions. In this paper, we describe a 49-year-old male patient who had an abrupt onset with sharp chest pain, fever, fatigue, emaciation, and splenomegaly. 18F-fluoro-deoxy-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography （18F-FDG PET/CT） result showed diffuse and uneven hypermetabolic lesions in the bone marrow with peripheral bone marrow expansion, multiple soft tissue neoplasms with high 18F-FDG uptake, and lyric bone lesions. Bone marrow smear and biopsy detected aberrant blast cells expressing myeloid rather than lymphoid immunophenotype marker. For the existence of Philadelphia chromosome and BCR-ABL1 fusion gene together with complex chromosome abnormalities, a diagnosis of Philadelphia-positive acute myeloid leukemia was made, although the type （de novo or blast crisis） remained unclear.展开更多
Dear Editor,The DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit(DNA-PKcs)forms a serine/threonine protein kinase complex with the Ku heterodimer(Ku70/Ku80)and plays an important role in the DNA damage response(DDR)and ...Dear Editor,The DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit(DNA-PKcs)forms a serine/threonine protein kinase complex with the Ku heterodimer(Ku70/Ku80)and plays an important role in the DNA damage response(DDR)and maintenance of genomic stability through nonhomologous end joining(NHEJ),wherein the Ku heterodimer recognizes and binds broken DNA ends,facilitating the recruitment and activation of DNA-PKcs.1 Activated DNA-PKcs phosphorylates and alters the function of factors that mediate NHEJ,including DNA-PKcs itself.2 In addition,DDR-independent roles of DNA-PKcs have been demonstrated.3 Studies further identified DNA-PKcs as a modulator of cancer-associated pathways distinct from DNA repair,including hypoxia,metabolism,the inflammatory response,and transcriptional regulation.展开更多
文摘Purpose: Neonatal pneumonia is a major newborn disease with a high morbidity rate. We aimed to evaluate whether atypical prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) is a high-risk factor for causing neonatal pneumonia in a prospective real-world study. Patients and Methods: A total of 250 pregnant women at pregnancy week 39 were non-selectively recruited. All were examined by PROM and neonatal pneumonia related clinical, bedside and lab tests, including body temperature, blood pressure, increased vagina discharge, posterior vault pooling, abdominal tenderness, WBC count, nitrazine test, amniotic fluid index, Leakection (a sICAM-1 based lateral flow immunoassay) and vagina streptococcus examinations. Increased vagina discharge with a Leakection positivity was adopted as a working criterium for identifying atypical PROM. Neonatal pneumonia was diagnosed based on the clinical presentation and lab tests. Results: Twenty cases of neonatal pneumonia (8.0%) were diagnosed after the deliveries of the 250 pregnant women. In these neonatal pneumonia cases, 12 (16.7%) occurred in 72 deliveries with atypical PROM, 2 (16.7%) in 12 deliveries with typical PROM, and 6 (3.6%) in 166 deliveries with non-PROM. Conclusion: In this real-world study, we find that a systematic screening at pregnancy week 39 was very meaningful in revealing atypical PROM. Moreover, atypical PROM is a major risk factor for neonatal pneumonia. Therefore, an early diagnosis and intervention on atypical PROM could potentially reduce the occurrence of neonatal pneumonia.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51905468,51375355)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20190916)+1 种基金the“Blue Project”of Yangzhou Universitythe Yangzhou City-Yangzhou University Cooperation Foundation(No.YZU201801)。
文摘Marine biofouling causes serious harms to surfaces of marine devices in transportation,aquaculture,and offshore construction.Traditional antifouling methods pollute the environment.A novel and green antifouling strategy was developed to prevent effectively the adhe sion of bacteria and microalgae.An antifouling surface was fabricated via coating Turgencin BMox2(TB)onto dopamine-modified 304stainless steel(304 SS).The surface physical and chemical properties before and after modification were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrometer(FTIR),X-ray photoelectron spectrometer(XPS),contact angle measurement(CA),3D optical profilometer,ellipsometer,and atomic force microscope(AFM).Antimicrobial peptide was coated onto the surface of 304 SS successfully,and the surface morphology and wettability of the modified sample were modified.Moreover,cytocompatibility of the peptide was evaluated by co-culture of peptide and cells,indicating promising cell biocompatibility at the modified sample surface.At last,antifouling performance and electrochemical corrosion were tested.Results show that the adhesion rates of Vibrio natriegens and Phaeodactylum tricornutum on the antifouling surface were reduced by 99.85% and 67.93%,respectively from those of untreated samples.Therefore,the modified samples retained superior corrosion resistance.The study provide a simply and green way against biofouling on ship hulls and marine equipment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32172816)the National Natural Science of Anhui Province(2208085MC77)+1 种基金Excellent Research Innovation Team in Universities in Anhui Province(2022AH010088)the College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project(202110879058).
文摘Sustained dysfunction of the intestinal barrier caused by early weaning is a major factor that induces postweaning diarrhea in weaned piglets.In both healthy and diseased states,the intestinal barrier is regulated by goblet cells.Alterations in the characteristics of goblet cells are linked to intestinal barrier dysfunction and inflammatory conditions during pathogenic infections.In this review,we summarize the current understanding of the mechanisms of the unfolded protein response(UPR)and anterior gradient2(AGR2)in maintaining intestinal barrier function and how modifications to these systems affect mucus barrier characteristics and goblet cell dysregulation.We highlight a novel mechanism underlying the UPR-AGR2 pathway,which affects goblet cell differentiation and maturation and the synthesis and secretion of mucin by regulating epidermal growth factor receptor and mucin 2.This study provides a theoretical basis and new insights into the regulation of intestinal health in weaned piglets.
基金financially supported by Key Research and Development Program in Hubei Province(Grant No.2023BBB042)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2662023GXQD001)Key Laboratory of on Site Processing Equipment for Agricultural Products,Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs(Grant No.2016NYZD2202).
文摘Salt plays a crucial role in food processing and consumption,and the rapid detection of chloride ions in food and feed has great significance for practical applications.In this work,Ag-based nanomaterials were deposited on the surface of a flexible integrated electrochemical sensor for the detection of Cl-in food.In order to enhance the detection performance,a unique needle-tip structure was formed by manipulating the electro-engraving process during the electrodeposition growth.Theoretical calculations and electrochemical investigations have demonstrated that the dendrimer’s rich tip structure significantly enhanced its electrochemical performance.A sensitive and flexible integrated electrochemical sensor was creatively developed for the detection of Cl-using needletip effect-promoted Ag micro dendrimers.The sensor achieved quantitative detection of Cl-over a dynamic range of 10.0μM–100.0 mM,with a low limit of detection of 0.148μM.The flexible electrochemical sensor proposed in this work exhibited good repeatability,selectivity and recoveries in real food samples.
文摘Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute myeloid leukemia is controversial and difficult to distinguish from the blast phase of chronic myeloid leukemia. As a myeloid neoplasm, rare cases of this leukemia manifest multiple soft-tissue tumors or bone lyric lesions. In this paper, we describe a 49-year-old male patient who had an abrupt onset with sharp chest pain, fever, fatigue, emaciation, and splenomegaly. 18F-fluoro-deoxy-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography （18F-FDG PET/CT） result showed diffuse and uneven hypermetabolic lesions in the bone marrow with peripheral bone marrow expansion, multiple soft tissue neoplasms with high 18F-FDG uptake, and lyric bone lesions. Bone marrow smear and biopsy detected aberrant blast cells expressing myeloid rather than lymphoid immunophenotype marker. For the existence of Philadelphia chromosome and BCR-ABL1 fusion gene together with complex chromosome abnormalities, a diagnosis of Philadelphia-positive acute myeloid leukemia was made, although the type （de novo or blast crisis） remained unclear.
基金This work was supported by grants from the National Key Basic Research Program(973 Program)of MOST,China(Grant No.2015CB910601)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.31370843 and 31500681)to P.KZhou and the National Natural Science Foundation,China(Grant Nos.31570853 and 81602799)to T.Ma.
文摘Dear Editor,The DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit(DNA-PKcs)forms a serine/threonine protein kinase complex with the Ku heterodimer(Ku70/Ku80)and plays an important role in the DNA damage response(DDR)and maintenance of genomic stability through nonhomologous end joining(NHEJ),wherein the Ku heterodimer recognizes and binds broken DNA ends,facilitating the recruitment and activation of DNA-PKcs.1 Activated DNA-PKcs phosphorylates and alters the function of factors that mediate NHEJ,including DNA-PKcs itself.2 In addition,DDR-independent roles of DNA-PKcs have been demonstrated.3 Studies further identified DNA-PKcs as a modulator of cancer-associated pathways distinct from DNA repair,including hypoxia,metabolism,the inflammatory response,and transcriptional regulation.
