BACKGROUND Fanlian Huazhuo Formula(FLHZF)has the functions of invigorating spleen and resolving phlegm,clearing heat and purging turbidity.It has been identified to have therapeutic effects on type 2 diabetes mellitus...BACKGROUND Fanlian Huazhuo Formula(FLHZF)has the functions of invigorating spleen and resolving phlegm,clearing heat and purging turbidity.It has been identified to have therapeutic effects on type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)in clinical application.Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is frequently diagnosed in patients with T2DM.However,the therapeutic potential of FLHZF on NAFLD and the underlying mechanisms need further investigation.AIM To elucidate the effects of FLHZF on NAFLD and explore the underlying hepatoprotective mechanisms in vivo and in vitro.METHODS HepG2 cells were treated with free fatty acid for 24 hours to induce lipid accumulation cell model.Subsequently,experiments were conducted with the different concentrations of freeze-dried powder of FLHZF for 24 hours.C57BL/6 mice were fed a high-fat diet for 8-week to establish a mouse model of NAFLD,and then treated with the different concentrations of FLHZF for 10 weeks.RESULTS FLHZF had therapeutic potential against lipid accumulation and abnormal changes in biochemical indicators in vivo and in vitro.Further experiments verified that FLHZF alleviated abnormal lipid metabolism might by reducing oxidative stress,regulating the AMPKα/SREBP-1C signaling pathway,activating autophagy,and inhibiting hepatocyte apoptosis.CONCLUSION FLHZF alleviates abnormal lipid metabolism in NAFLD models by regulating reactive oxygen species,autophagy,apoptosis,and lipid synthesis signaling pathways,indicating its potential for clinical application in NAFLD.展开更多
We conduct a detailed examination of the magnetic and electrical transport properties in GdAlSi and SmAlGe crystals,which possess a LaPtSi-type structure(space group I4_(1)md).The magnetic susceptibility data unambigu...We conduct a detailed examination of the magnetic and electrical transport properties in GdAlSi and SmAlGe crystals,which possess a LaPtSi-type structure(space group I4_(1)md).The magnetic susceptibility data unambiguously reveal magnetic ordering below a characteristic transition temperature(T_(N)).For GdAlSi,a hysteresis loop is observed in the magnetization and magnetoresistance curves within the ab plane when the magnetic field is applied below T_(N),which is around32 K.Notable specific heat anomalies are detected at 32 K for GdAlSi and 6 K for SmAlGe,confirming the occurrence of magnetic transitions.In addition,the extracted magnetic entropy at high temperatures is consistent with the theoretical value of Rln(2J+1) for J=7/2 in Gd^(3+) and J=5/2 in Sm^(3+),respectively.SmAlGe also exhibits Schottky-like specific heat contributions.Additionally,both GdAlSi and SmAlGe exhibit positive magnetoresistance and a normal Hall effect.展开更多
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neu rodegenerative disease.Epidemiological projections for the global incidence of PD indicate that the number of people with PD might approach 12 million by 2...Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neu rodegenerative disease.Epidemiological projections for the global incidence of PD indicate that the number of people with PD might approach 12 million by 2040(Adrissi and Fleisher,2022).展开更多
Magnetic materials with noncollinear spin configurations have engendered significant interest in condensed matter physics due to their intriguing physical properties.We direct our attention towards the magnetic proper...Magnetic materials with noncollinear spin configurations have engendered significant interest in condensed matter physics due to their intriguing physical properties.We direct our attention towards the magnetic properties and critical behavior of single-crystal SmMn_(2)Ge_(2),an itinerant magnet with numerous temperature-dependent magnetic phase transitions.Notably,SmMn_(2)Ge_(2)displays significant magnetic anisotropy with easy magnetization direction switching from the c axis to the ab plane as temperature decreases.The critical behavior of the ferromagnetic transition occurring above room temperature is thoroughly examined.Reliable and self-consistent critical exponents,includingβ=0.292(2),γ=0.924(8),andδ=4.164(6),along with the Curie temperature T_c=347 K,are extracted through various methods,which provide evidence for the coexistence of multiple magnetic interactions in SmMn_(2)Ge_(2).Further analysis reveals that the magnetic interaction of SmMn_(2)Ge_(2)is a long-range type with the interaction distance decaying as J(r)~r^(-4.35).展开更多
Background:Systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE)is a complex chronic autoimmune disease with no known cure.However,the regulatory mechanism of immunity-related genes is not fully understood in SLE.In order to explore new ...Background:Systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE)is a complex chronic autoimmune disease with no known cure.However,the regulatory mechanism of immunity-related genes is not fully understood in SLE.In order to explore new therapeutic targets,we used bioinformatical methods to analyze a series of data.Methods:After downloading and processing the data from Gene Expression Omnibus database,the differentially expressed genes of SLE were analyzed.CIBERSORT algorithm was used to analyze the immune infiltration of SLE.Based on single-cell RNA-sequencing data,the role of immune-related genes in SLE and its target organ(kidney)were analyzed.Key transcription factors affecting immune-related genes were identified.Cell-cell communication networks in SLE were analyzed.Results:In total,15 hub genes and 4 transcription factors were found in the bulk data.Monocytes and macrophages in GSE81622(SLE)showed more infiltration.There were four cell types were annotated in scRNA sequencing dataset(GSE135779),as follows T cells,monocyte,NK cells and B cells.Immunity-related genes were overexpressed in monocytes.Conclusion:The present study shows that immune-related genes affect SLE through monocytes and play an important role in target organ renal injury.展开更多
AIM： To construct the plasmid pcHEV23 containing fragments of HEV ORF2 and ORF3 chimeric gene and to assess its ability to elicit specific immunologic response in mice. METHODS： The gene encoding the structural prot...AIM： To construct the plasmid pcHEV23 containing fragments of HEV ORF2 and ORF3 chimeric gene and to assess its ability to elicit specific immunologic response in mice. METHODS： The gene encoding the structural protein of HEV ORF2 fragment and full-length ORF3 was amplified by PCR. The PCR products were cloned into an eucaryotic expression plasmid pcDNA3. The resulting plasmid pcHEV23 was used as a DNA vaccine to inoculate BALB/c mice intramuscularly thrice at a dose of 100 or 200 ug. Mice injected with empty pcDNA3 DNA or saline served as control and then specific immune responses in the mice were detected. RESULTS： After 2-3 times of inoculation, all mice injected with pcHEV23 had anti-HEV IgG seroconversion and specific T lymphocyte proliferation. The lymphocyte stimulation index in the group immunized with pcHEV23 （3.1＋0.49） was higher than that in the control group （0.787±0.12, P〈0.01）. None in the control group had a detectable level of anti-HEV IgG. CONCLUSION： DNA vaccine containing HEV ORF2 and ORF3 chimeric gene can successfully induce specific humoral and cellular immune response in mice.展开更多
BACKGROUND Burkholderia gladioli(B.gladioli)is regarded as a rare opportunistic pathogen.Only a few patients with abscesses caused by B.gladioli infections have been reported,and these are usually abscesses at the inc...BACKGROUND Burkholderia gladioli(B.gladioli)is regarded as a rare opportunistic pathogen.Only a few patients with abscesses caused by B.gladioli infections have been reported,and these are usually abscesses at the incision caused by traumatic surgery.CASE SUMMARY A 74-year-old male patient with abscesses and pain throughout his body for 1 mo was admitted to our hospital.Some of the abscesses had ruptured with purulent secretions on admission.Color Doppler ultrasound examination of the body surface masses showed mixed masses 75 mm×19 mm,58 mm×17 mm,17 mm×7 mm,and 33 mm×17 mm in size in the muscle tissues of both the right and left forearms,the posterior area of the right knee and the left leg,respectively.Abscess secretions and blood cultures grew B.gladioli.The following 3 methods were used to jointly identify the bacterium:an automatic microbial identification system,matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry,and full-length 16 S rDNA sequencing.After 27 d of treatment with meropenem,etimicin,trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and other antibiotics,most of his skin abscesses were flat and he was discharged without any symptoms.CONCLUSION This is the first reported case of multiple skin abscesses associated with bacteremia caused by B.gladioli.Our study provides important reference values for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of B.gladioli infections.展开更多
DEAR EDITOR,Mongolian gerbils(Meriones unguiculatus)are small rodents belonging to the family Muridae and widely inhabit typical steppes and desert grasslands across northern China.Yet,few viruses in wild M.unguiculat...DEAR EDITOR,Mongolian gerbils(Meriones unguiculatus)are small rodents belonging to the family Muridae and widely inhabit typical steppes and desert grasslands across northern China.Yet,few viruses in wild M.unguiculatus have been reported.Using meta-transcriptomic sequencing we identified two novel RNA viruses:an astrovirus,denoted Gerbil astrovirus(GeAstV).展开更多
Metal coordination compounds(MCCs)are gaining popularity for potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)owing to their tuneable structure,multiple reaction sites,low cost and unique morphology.However,they are generally subjected t...Metal coordination compounds(MCCs)are gaining popularity for potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)owing to their tuneable structure,multiple reaction sites,low cost and unique morphology.However,they are generally subjected to intrinsic features of the sluggish ionic diffusion coefficient,low electronic conductivity and slow kinetics.Herein,a new MCC material of cobalt-1,3,5-trioxy-2,4,6-triamino-benzo(Co-TB)coordination compound was synthesized and homogenously grown on the surface of graphene nanosheets(GNS),forming a Co-TB@GNS composite with enhanced electronic conductivity and flexible capability.Benefiting from the overall enhanced conductivity,high surface area and abundant activated K-storage sites,Co-TB@GNS electrodes have exhibited superior cycling performance with high reversible capacities(312 mAh·g^(-1)after 100 cycles at 100 mA·g^(-1),224 mAh·g^(-1)after 500 cycles at 1 A·g^(-1))and better rate performances compared with the pure Co-TB compound when served as PIB's anodes.Furthermore,multiple in-situ measurement techniques have jointly confirmed that the organic functional groups(C=O,C=N and C=C of benzene rings)and Co^(2+)in Co-TB are the main reversible K-storage sites,including in-situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)and X-ray diffraction(XRD),and partial capacity contribution is originated from GNS by the apparent K-storage behavior in the in-situ XRD pattern,proving the possibility of K-storage for metal-organic materials.展开更多
Dear Editor,Hepaciviruses,members of the family Flaviviridae,are enveloped viruses containing a single-stranded positive-sense RNA genome of approximately 8.9-10.5 kb in size(Simmonds et al.,2017).To date,15species(He...Dear Editor,Hepaciviruses,members of the family Flaviviridae,are enveloped viruses containing a single-stranded positive-sense RNA genome of approximately 8.9-10.5 kb in size(Simmonds et al.,2017).To date,15species(Hepacivirus A-N,and P)have been documented within the Hepacivirus genus that show distinct host ranges,including primates,bats,horses,donkeys,cows,and various rodents(Hartlage et al.,2016).展开更多
Entity linking(EL)is the task of determining the identity of textual entity mentions given a predefined knowledge base(KB).Plenty of existing efforts have been made on this task using either"local"informatio...Entity linking(EL)is the task of determining the identity of textual entity mentions given a predefined knowledge base(KB).Plenty of existing efforts have been made on this task using either"local"information(contextual information of the mention in the text),or"global"information(relations among candidate entities).However,either local or global information might be insufficient especially when the given text is short.To get richer local and global information for entity linking,we propose to enrich the context information for mentions by getting extra contexts from the web through web search engines(WSE).Based on the intuition above,two novel attempts are made.The first one adds web-searched results into an embedding-based method to expand the mention's local information,where we try two different methods to help generate high-quality web contexts:one is to apply the attention mechanism and the other is to use the abstract extraction method.The second one uses the web contexts to extend the global information,i.e.,finding and utilizing more extra relevant mentions from the web contexts with a graph-based model.Finally,we combine the two models we propose to use both extended local and global information from the extra web contexts.Our empirical study based on six real-world datasets shows that using extra web contexts to extend the local and the global information could effectively improve the F1 score of entity linking.展开更多
基金Supported by Basic and Applied Basic Research Found of Guangdong Province,No.2022A1515011307。
文摘BACKGROUND Fanlian Huazhuo Formula(FLHZF)has the functions of invigorating spleen and resolving phlegm,clearing heat and purging turbidity.It has been identified to have therapeutic effects on type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)in clinical application.Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is frequently diagnosed in patients with T2DM.However,the therapeutic potential of FLHZF on NAFLD and the underlying mechanisms need further investigation.AIM To elucidate the effects of FLHZF on NAFLD and explore the underlying hepatoprotective mechanisms in vivo and in vitro.METHODS HepG2 cells were treated with free fatty acid for 24 hours to induce lipid accumulation cell model.Subsequently,experiments were conducted with the different concentrations of freeze-dried powder of FLHZF for 24 hours.C57BL/6 mice were fed a high-fat diet for 8-week to establish a mouse model of NAFLD,and then treated with the different concentrations of FLHZF for 10 weeks.RESULTS FLHZF had therapeutic potential against lipid accumulation and abnormal changes in biochemical indicators in vivo and in vitro.Further experiments verified that FLHZF alleviated abnormal lipid metabolism might by reducing oxidative stress,regulating the AMPKα/SREBP-1C signaling pathway,activating autophagy,and inhibiting hepatocyte apoptosis.CONCLUSION FLHZF alleviates abnormal lipid metabolism in NAFLD models by regulating reactive oxygen species,autophagy,apoptosis,and lipid synthesis signaling pathways,indicating its potential for clinical application in NAFLD.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12074425)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2019YFA0308602)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe Research Funds of Renmin University of China(Grant No.23XNKJ22)。
文摘We conduct a detailed examination of the magnetic and electrical transport properties in GdAlSi and SmAlGe crystals,which possess a LaPtSi-type structure(space group I4_(1)md).The magnetic susceptibility data unambiguously reveal magnetic ordering below a characteristic transition temperature(T_(N)).For GdAlSi,a hysteresis loop is observed in the magnetization and magnetoresistance curves within the ab plane when the magnetic field is applied below T_(N),which is around32 K.Notable specific heat anomalies are detected at 32 K for GdAlSi and 6 K for SmAlGe,confirming the occurrence of magnetic transitions.In addition,the extracted magnetic entropy at high temperatures is consistent with the theoretical value of Rln(2J+1) for J=7/2 in Gd^(3+) and J=5/2 in Sm^(3+),respectively.SmAlGe also exhibits Schottky-like specific heat contributions.Additionally,both GdAlSi and SmAlGe exhibit positive magnetoresistance and a normal Hall effect.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Development Fund,Macao SAR(No.0128/2019/A3)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (No.2022A1515012416)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31871024)the University of Macao grants (No.MYRG2019-00129-ICMS) awarded to JHL。
文摘Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neu rodegenerative disease.Epidemiological projections for the global incidence of PD indicate that the number of people with PD might approach 12 million by 2040(Adrissi and Fleisher,2022).
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12074425 and 11874422)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2019YFA0308602)。
文摘Magnetic materials with noncollinear spin configurations have engendered significant interest in condensed matter physics due to their intriguing physical properties.We direct our attention towards the magnetic properties and critical behavior of single-crystal SmMn_(2)Ge_(2),an itinerant magnet with numerous temperature-dependent magnetic phase transitions.Notably,SmMn_(2)Ge_(2)displays significant magnetic anisotropy with easy magnetization direction switching from the c axis to the ab plane as temperature decreases.The critical behavior of the ferromagnetic transition occurring above room temperature is thoroughly examined.Reliable and self-consistent critical exponents,includingβ=0.292(2),γ=0.924(8),andδ=4.164(6),along with the Curie temperature T_c=347 K,are extracted through various methods,which provide evidence for the coexistence of multiple magnetic interactions in SmMn_(2)Ge_(2).Further analysis reveals that the magnetic interaction of SmMn_(2)Ge_(2)is a long-range type with the interaction distance decaying as J(r)~r^(-4.35).
文摘Background:Systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE)is a complex chronic autoimmune disease with no known cure.However,the regulatory mechanism of immunity-related genes is not fully understood in SLE.In order to explore new therapeutic targets,we used bioinformatical methods to analyze a series of data.Methods:After downloading and processing the data from Gene Expression Omnibus database,the differentially expressed genes of SLE were analyzed.CIBERSORT algorithm was used to analyze the immune infiltration of SLE.Based on single-cell RNA-sequencing data,the role of immune-related genes in SLE and its target organ(kidney)were analyzed.Key transcription factors affecting immune-related genes were identified.Cell-cell communication networks in SLE were analyzed.Results:In total,15 hub genes and 4 transcription factors were found in the bulk data.Monocytes and macrophages in GSE81622(SLE)showed more infiltration.There were four cell types were annotated in scRNA sequencing dataset(GSE135779),as follows T cells,monocyte,NK cells and B cells.Immunity-related genes were overexpressed in monocytes.Conclusion:The present study shows that immune-related genes affect SLE through monocytes and play an important role in target organ renal injury.
基金Supported by the Grants from the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province, No. RC01054, Science Technology Department of Zhejiang Province, No. F11023 and Key Project of Health Bureau of Zhejiang Province
文摘AIM： To construct the plasmid pcHEV23 containing fragments of HEV ORF2 and ORF3 chimeric gene and to assess its ability to elicit specific immunologic response in mice. METHODS： The gene encoding the structural protein of HEV ORF2 fragment and full-length ORF3 was amplified by PCR. The PCR products were cloned into an eucaryotic expression plasmid pcDNA3. The resulting plasmid pcHEV23 was used as a DNA vaccine to inoculate BALB/c mice intramuscularly thrice at a dose of 100 or 200 ug. Mice injected with empty pcDNA3 DNA or saline served as control and then specific immune responses in the mice were detected. RESULTS： After 2-3 times of inoculation, all mice injected with pcHEV23 had anti-HEV IgG seroconversion and specific T lymphocyte proliferation. The lymphocyte stimulation index in the group immunized with pcHEV23 （3.1＋0.49） was higher than that in the control group （0.787±0.12, P〈0.01）. None in the control group had a detectable level of anti-HEV IgG. CONCLUSION： DNA vaccine containing HEV ORF2 and ORF3 chimeric gene can successfully induce specific humoral and cellular immune response in mice.
基金Supported by Jilin Science and Technology Development Program,No.20190304110YY
文摘BACKGROUND Burkholderia gladioli(B.gladioli)is regarded as a rare opportunistic pathogen.Only a few patients with abscesses caused by B.gladioli infections have been reported,and these are usually abscesses at the incision caused by traumatic surgery.CASE SUMMARY A 74-year-old male patient with abscesses and pain throughout his body for 1 mo was admitted to our hospital.Some of the abscesses had ruptured with purulent secretions on admission.Color Doppler ultrasound examination of the body surface masses showed mixed masses 75 mm×19 mm,58 mm×17 mm,17 mm×7 mm,and 33 mm×17 mm in size in the muscle tissues of both the right and left forearms,the posterior area of the right knee and the left leg,respectively.Abscess secretions and blood cultures grew B.gladioli.The following 3 methods were used to jointly identify the bacterium:an automatic microbial identification system,matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry,and full-length 16 S rDNA sequencing.After 27 d of treatment with meropenem,etimicin,trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and other antibiotics,most of his skin abscesses were flat and he was discharged without any symptoms.CONCLUSION This is the first reported case of multiple skin abscesses associated with bacteremia caused by B.gladioli.Our study provides important reference values for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of B.gladioli infections.
基金supported by the Academic Promotion Programme of Shandong First Medical University(2019QL006)the Open Research Fund Program of CAS Key Laboratory of Special Pathogens and Biosafety,Wuhan Institute of Virology(2021SPCAS002)。
文摘DEAR EDITOR,Mongolian gerbils(Meriones unguiculatus)are small rodents belonging to the family Muridae and widely inhabit typical steppes and desert grasslands across northern China.Yet,few viruses in wild M.unguiculatus have been reported.Using meta-transcriptomic sequencing we identified two novel RNA viruses:an astrovirus,denoted Gerbil astrovirus(GeAstV).
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21975154 and 22179078)Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(Innovation Program:2019-01-07-00-09-E00021)the Innovative Research Team of High-level Local Universities in Shanghai。
文摘Metal coordination compounds(MCCs)are gaining popularity for potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)owing to their tuneable structure,multiple reaction sites,low cost and unique morphology.However,they are generally subjected to intrinsic features of the sluggish ionic diffusion coefficient,low electronic conductivity and slow kinetics.Herein,a new MCC material of cobalt-1,3,5-trioxy-2,4,6-triamino-benzo(Co-TB)coordination compound was synthesized and homogenously grown on the surface of graphene nanosheets(GNS),forming a Co-TB@GNS composite with enhanced electronic conductivity and flexible capability.Benefiting from the overall enhanced conductivity,high surface area and abundant activated K-storage sites,Co-TB@GNS electrodes have exhibited superior cycling performance with high reversible capacities(312 mAh·g^(-1)after 100 cycles at 100 mA·g^(-1),224 mAh·g^(-1)after 500 cycles at 1 A·g^(-1))and better rate performances compared with the pure Co-TB compound when served as PIB's anodes.Furthermore,multiple in-situ measurement techniques have jointly confirmed that the organic functional groups(C=O,C=N and C=C of benzene rings)and Co^(2+)in Co-TB are the main reversible K-storage sites,including in-situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)and X-ray diffraction(XRD),and partial capacity contribution is originated from GNS by the apparent K-storage behavior in the in-situ XRD pattern,proving the possibility of K-storage for metal-organic materials.
基金funded by the Academic Promotion Programme of Shandong First Medical University(2019QL006)the Open Research Fund Program of CAS Key Laboratory of Special Pathogens and Biosafety,Wuhan Institute of Virology(Grant No.2021SPCAS002)W.S.was supported by the Taishan Scholars program of Shandong Province。
文摘Dear Editor,Hepaciviruses,members of the family Flaviviridae,are enveloped viruses containing a single-stranded positive-sense RNA genome of approximately 8.9-10.5 kb in size(Simmonds et al.,2017).To date,15species(Hepacivirus A-N,and P)have been documented within the Hepacivirus genus that show distinct host ranges,including primates,bats,horses,donkeys,cows,and various rodents(Hartlage et al.,2016).
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant No.2018AAAO10190the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China under Grant No.BK20191420+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.61632016the Natural Science Research Project of Jiangsu Higher Education Institution under Grant No.17KJA520003the Priority Academic Program Development of JiangsuHigher Education Institutions,and the Suda-Toycloud Data Intelligence Joint Laboratory.
文摘Entity linking(EL)is the task of determining the identity of textual entity mentions given a predefined knowledge base(KB).Plenty of existing efforts have been made on this task using either"local"information(contextual information of the mention in the text),or"global"information(relations among candidate entities).However,either local or global information might be insufficient especially when the given text is short.To get richer local and global information for entity linking,we propose to enrich the context information for mentions by getting extra contexts from the web through web search engines(WSE).Based on the intuition above,two novel attempts are made.The first one adds web-searched results into an embedding-based method to expand the mention's local information,where we try two different methods to help generate high-quality web contexts:one is to apply the attention mechanism and the other is to use the abstract extraction method.The second one uses the web contexts to extend the global information,i.e.,finding and utilizing more extra relevant mentions from the web contexts with a graph-based model.Finally,we combine the two models we propose to use both extended local and global information from the extra web contexts.Our empirical study based on six real-world datasets shows that using extra web contexts to extend the local and the global information could effectively improve the F1 score of entity linking.
