BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is associated with high mortality rates.Bile acids(BAs)reflux is a well-known risk factor for GC,but the specific mechanism remains unclear.During GC development in both humans and animals...BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is associated with high mortality rates.Bile acids(BAs)reflux is a well-known risk factor for GC,but the specific mechanism remains unclear.During GC development in both humans and animals,BAs serve as signaling molecules that induce metabolic reprogramming.This confers additional cancer phenotypes,including ferroptosis sensitivity.Ferroptosis is a novel mode of cell death characterized by lipid peroxidation that contributes universally to malignant progression.However,it is not fully defined if BAs can influence GC progression by modulating ferroptosis.AIM To reveal the mechanism of BAs regulation in ferroptosis of GC cells.METHODS In this study,we treated GC cells with various stimuli and evaluated the effect of BAs on the sensitivity to ferroptosis.We used gain and loss of function assays to examine the impacts of farnesoid X receptor(FXR)and BTB and CNC homology 1(BACH1)overexpression and knockdown to obtain further insights into the molecular mechanism involved.RESULTS Our data suggested that BAs could reverse erastin-induced ferroptosis in GC cells.This effect correlated with increased glutathione(GSH)concentrations,a reduced GSH to oxidized GSH ratio,and higher GSH peroxidase 4(GPX4)expression levels.Subsequently,we confirmed that BAs exerted these effects by activating FXR,which markedly increased the expression of GSH synthetase and GPX4.Notably,BACH1 was detected as an essential intermediate molecule in the promotion of GSH synthesis by BAs and FXR.Finally,our results suggested that FXR could significantly promote GC cell proliferation,which may be closely related to its anti-ferroptosis effect.CONCLUSION This study revealed for the first time that BAs could inhibit ferroptosis sensitivity through the FXR-BACH1-GSHGPX4 axis in GC cells.This work provided new insights into the mechanism associated with BA-mediated promotion of GC and may help identify potential therapeutic targets for GC patients with BAs reflux.展开更多
Exercise training is critical for the early prevention and treatment of obesity and diabetes mellitus.However,the mechanism with gut microbiota and fecal metabolites underlying the effects of voluntary wheel running o...Exercise training is critical for the early prevention and treatment of obesity and diabetes mellitus.However,the mechanism with gut microbiota and fecal metabolites underlying the effects of voluntary wheel running on high-fat diet induced abnormal glucose metabolism has not been fully elaborated.C57BL/6 male mice were randomly assigned to 4 groups according to diets(fed with normal chow diet or high-fat diet)and running paradigm(housed in static cage or with voluntary running wheel).An integrative 16S rDNA sequencing and metabolites profiling was synchronously performed to characterize the effects of voluntary wheel running on gut microbiota and metabolites.It showed that voluntary wheel running prevented the detrimental effects of high-fat feeding on glucose metabolism 16S rDNA sequencing showed remarkable changes in Rikenella and Marvinbryantia genera.Metabolic profiling indicated multiple altered metabolites,which were enriched in secondary bile acid biosynthesis signaling.In conclusion,our study indicated that voluntary wheel running significantly improved glucose metabolism and counteracted the deleterious effects of high-fat feeding on body weight and glucose intolerance.We further found that voluntary wheel running could integratively program gut microbiota composition and fecal metabolites changes,and may regulate muricholic acid metabolism and secondary bile acid biosynthesis in high-fat fed mice.展开更多
The extraction technology of phenolic acid compounds from Salvia miltiorrhiza by ethanol reflux was studied. In this experiment, salvianolic acid B standard was used to make the standard curve. Single factor experimen...The extraction technology of phenolic acid compounds from Salvia miltiorrhiza by ethanol reflux was studied. In this experiment, salvianolic acid B standard was used to make the standard curve. Single factor experiment and orthogonal experiment were used to study the extraction of different ethanol concentrations, reflux times and material-to-liquid ratios. The OD value of salvianolic acid compounds was measured with a spectrophotometer. The extraction rate of phenolic acid compounds under different extraction conditions was calculated through a regression equation, so as to obtain the optimal conditions for the ethanol reflux extraction process of Salvia miltiorrhiza. The experimental data can provide a reference for the ethanol reflux extraction process of salvianolic acids in the industry. According to the experiment, the extraction rate of phenolic acids in Salvia miltiorrhiza was the highest when the ethanol concentration was 60%, the reflux time was 1.5 hours, and the ratio of material-to-liquid was 1:10.展开更多
The translation of English language and literary works has always been crucial for cross-cultural communication.However,a key challenge in translating such works is the accurate communication of ambiguity,which refers...The translation of English language and literary works has always been crucial for cross-cultural communication.However,a key challenge in translating such works is the accurate communication of ambiguity,which refers to expressions deliberately used in English texts with unclear meanings.These expressions are often poetic and carry deep symbols and implications,adding a unique charm to literary works.This article explores the manifestations of ambiguity in English language and literature and the translation strategies that can be employed to optimize the translation of ambiguity in the English language and literature.展开更多
Foxtail millet(Setaria italica)is an important C4 model crop;however,due to its high-density planting and high stature,lodging at the filling stage resulted in a serious reduction in yield and quality.Therefore,it is ...Foxtail millet(Setaria italica)is an important C4 model crop;however,due to its high-density planting and high stature,lodging at the filling stage resulted in a serious reduction in yield and quality.Therefore,it is imperative to identify and deploy the genes controlling foxtail millet plant height.In this study,we used a semi-dwarf line 263A and an elite high-stalk breeding variety,Chuang 29 to construct an F2 population to identify dwarf genes.We performed transcriptome analysis(RNA-seq)using internode tissues sampled at three jointing stages of 263A and Chuang 29,as well as bulk segregant analysis(BSA)on their F2 population.A total of 8918 differentially expressed genes(DEGs)were obtained from RNA-seq analysis,and GO analysis showed that DEGs were enriched in functions such as‘‘gibberellin metabolic process”and‘‘oxidoreductase activity”,which have previously been shown to be associated with plant height.A total 593 mutated genes were screened by BSA-seq method.One hundred and seventy-six out of the 593 mutated genes showed differential expression levels between the two parental lines,and seven genes not only showed differential expression in two or three internode tissues but also showed high genomic variation in coding regions,which indicated they play a crucial role in plant height determination.Among them,we found a gibberellin biosynthesis related GA20 oxidase gene(Seita.5G404900),which had a single-base at the third exon,leading to the frameshift mutation at 263A.Cleaved amplified polymorphic sequence assay and association analysis proved the single-base in Seita.5G404900 co-segregated with dwarf phenotype in two independent F2 populations planted in entirely different environments.Taken together,the candidate genes identified in this study will help to elucidate the genetic basis of foxtail millet plant height,and the molecular marker will be useful for marker-assisted dwarf breeding.展开更多
Pure Zn coatings easily lose their protective performance after biofouling because they have no antibacterial effect under visible light.In this study,we fabricate a new antibacterial Zn composite coating using electr...Pure Zn coatings easily lose their protective performance after biofouling because they have no antibacterial effect under visible light.In this study,we fabricate a new antibacterial Zn composite coating using electrodeposition to couple Fe3+-doped alkalized g-C_(3)N_(4)(AKCN-Fe)into an existing Zn coating and show that the AKCN-Fe enhances antibacterial property of the Zn coating under visible light.We attribute this enhancement to the high photocatalytic performance,high loading content,and good dispersion of AKCN-Fe.In addition,the photocatalytic antibacterial mechanism of the composite coating is supported by scavenger experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)measurements,suggesting that superoxide(·O_(2)^(-))and hydroxyl radical(·OH)play main and secondary roles,respectively.展开更多
Objective:To explore the characteristics of plasma metabolites,feces gut microbiota and the crosstalk between gut microbiota and host metabolism in patients with acute ischemic stroke and phlegm-heat pattern(AIS-PHP)....Objective:To explore the characteristics of plasma metabolites,feces gut microbiota and the crosstalk between gut microbiota and host metabolism in patients with acute ischemic stroke and phlegm-heat pattern(AIS-PHP).Methods:The metabolic and microbiome profiles of 20 AIS-PHP patients and 20 healthy controls(HCs)were analyzed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)-based metabolomics and 16s rDNA sequencing,respectively.The covariation between LC-MS/MS-based metabolite data and 16s rDNA sequence data was presented.Results:Distinct alterations in the plasma metabolic phenotype of AIS-PHP patients were found,in which 16 metabolites differed significantly between the AIS-PHP patients and the HCs.These metabolites represented 17 different metabolic pathways,including amino acid metabolism,lipid metabolism,and nucleotide metabolism.Additionally,significant alterations of gut microbiota composition and taxon were revealed at the phylum level between the AIS-PHP patients and the HCs.In AIS-PHP,Bacteroidetes,Firmicutes,and Proteobacteria dominated.Moreover,some microbes that differed between the 2 groups manifested a sole association with certain metabolites,such as the connection between Bacteroides and inosine and between Lachnospiraceae_unclassified and hypoxanthine.Conclusion:The present study preliminarily investigated the metabolomic and gut microbiome characteristics of AIS-PHP patient indicators.The link between metabolic and microbial dysbiosis in AIS-PHP sheds new light on the function of gut microbiota and associated metabolomics in the pathogenesis of the disease.展开更多
Objective:To study the predictive value of serum pregenomic RNA(pgRNA)on HBeAg clearance in patients with chronic hepatitis B with low HBeAg levels during pegylated interferon therapy.Methods:Twenty chronic hepatitis ...Objective:To study the predictive value of serum pregenomic RNA(pgRNA)on HBeAg clearance in patients with chronic hepatitis B with low HBeAg levels during pegylated interferon therapy.Methods:Twenty chronic hepatitis B patients with HBeAg positive and quantitative<50S/CO were selected for this study.The subjects underwent pegylated interferon therapy for 48-96 weeks and were followed up in the outpatient clinic after treatment.The patients were then divided into groups based on whether their HbeAg turned negative.The predictive ability of each indicator for HBeAg negative conversion was evaluated in the HBeAg negative group and the HBeAg positive group.Results:The results of logistic regression analysis suggested that pgRNA and HBcrAg were better indicators for predicting the clearance of HBeAg after treatment.Conclusion:For patients with chronic hepatitis B with low HBeAg levels,pgRNA is a good indicator in predicting HBeAg clearance during pegylated interferon therapy.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the correlation between NOD-like receptor family protein 3(NLRP3)inflammasome and Golgi protein 73(GP73)levels and hepatitis B cirrhosis with esophageal varices(EV)rupture.Methods:The subjects...Objective:To investigate the correlation between NOD-like receptor family protein 3(NLRP3)inflammasome and Golgi protein 73(GP73)levels and hepatitis B cirrhosis with esophageal varices(EV)rupture.Methods:The subjects of this study were 145 patients with hepatitis B cirrhosis and varices who were treated in our hospital in recent years.Endoscopic examination was performed on the patients.The patients were divided into two groups according to whether there was EV rupture:rupture group and non-rupture group.The correlation between plasma NLRP3 and GP73 levels and hepatitis B cirrhosis with EV rupture was analyzed.Results:Through observation,comparing the levels of NLRP3 and GP73 between the two groups,the levels of NLRP3 and GP73 were significantly higher in the rupture group than in the non-rupture group(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that NLRP3 and GP73 levels and Child-Pugh classification were related risk factors of hepatitis B cirrhosis with EV rupture.Conclusion:NLRP3 inflammasome and GP73 levels are closely related to hepatitis B cirrhosis with EV rupture.The corresponding evaluation aids in predicting EV rupture and bleeding in patients with hepatitis B cirrhosis.展开更多
Objective:To study the levels of serum cystatin C(Cys-C),total bile acid(TBA),and other routine blood parameters on patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis.Methods:Study group 1 consisted of 30 patients with...Objective:To study the levels of serum cystatin C(Cys-C),total bile acid(TBA),and other routine blood parameters on patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis.Methods:Study group 1 consisted of 30 patients with hepatitis B-related decompensated cirrhosis,and study group 2 consisted of 30 patients with hepatitis B;while the control group consisted of 30 healthy people who underwent physical examination.The blood parameters were used to evaluate the clinical treatment effect of patients.Results:The TBA,Cys-C,alanine transaminase(ALT),total bilirubin(TBIL),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),and international normalized ratio(INR)in study group 1 were significantly higher than those of study group 2 and the control group;while the platelet count(PLT),hemoglobin(Hb),albumin(ALB),and estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)were significantly lower in the study group 1 compared to the control group and study group 2(P<0.05).The Cys-C,PLT,TBA,AST,TBIL,and INR of patients in study group 1 who were successfully treated were significantly lower than the patients who were not successfully treated(P<0.05).Conclusion:Serum Cys-C,TBA,and routine blood parameters are useful in predicting the condition and the prognosis of patients of hepatitis B-related decompensated cirrhosis.展开更多
Previous studies suggested that smoking and passive smoking could increase the risk of breast cancer, but the results were inconsistent, especially for Chinese females. Thus, we systematically searched cohort and case...Previous studies suggested that smoking and passive smoking could increase the risk of breast cancer, but the results were inconsistent, especially for Chinese females. Thus, we systematically searched cohort and case-control studies investigating the associations of active and passive smoking with breast cancer risk among Chinese females in four English databases(PubMed, Embase, ScienceDirect, and Wiley) and three Chinese databases(CNKI, WanFang, and VIP). Fifty-one articles(3 cohort studies and 48 casecontrol studies) covering 17 provinces of China were finally included in this systematic review. Among Chinese females, there was significant association between passive smoking and this risk of breast cancer [odds ratio(OR): 1.62; 95% confidence interval(CI): 1.39–1.85; I2 = 75.8%, P < 0.001; n = 26] but no significant association between active smoking and the risk of breast cancer(OR: 1.04; 95% CI: 0.89–1.20; I2 = 13.9%, P = 0.248; n = 31). The OR of exposure to husband's smoking and to smoke in the workplace was 1.27(95% CI: 1.07–1.50) and 1.66(95% CI: 1.07–2.59), respectively. The OR of light and heavy passive smoking was 1.11 and 1.41, respectively, for women exposed to their husband's smoke(< 20 and ≥ 20 cigarettes per day), and 1.07 and 1.87, respectively, for those exposed to smoke in the workplace(< 300 and ≥ 300 min of exposure per day). These results imply that passive smoking is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, and the risk seems to increase as the level of passive exposure to smoke increases among Chinese females. Women with passive exposure to smoke in the workplace have a higher risk of breast cancer than those exposed to their husband's smoking.展开更多
Background Triglyceride glucose (TyG) index is a novel marker for metabolic disorders, and recently it has been reported to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in apparently healthy individuals.Howeve...Background Triglyceride glucose (TyG) index is a novel marker for metabolic disorders, and recently it has been reported to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in apparently healthy individuals.However the prognostic value of TyG index in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) is not determined.展开更多
<正>BACKGROUND:Yishendaluo decoction reduces production of inflammatory mediators,relieves damage due to inflammatory reactions,and improves neural functions during experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. OBJ...<正>BACKGROUND:Yishendaluo decoction reduces production of inflammatory mediators,relieves damage due to inflammatory reactions,and improves neural functions during experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of Yishendaluo decoction on a mouse model of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:The randomized,controlled,neuropathological,and molecular biological animal study was performed at the Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine,Ministry of Education,Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Center for Neuroinformatics,General Hospital of Chinese PLA from 2005 to 2006. MATERIALS:Yishendaluo decoction pieces consisting of prepared rehmannia root,colla cornus cervi,cape jasmine fruit,and grassleaf sweetflag rhizome were purchased from the Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.Rabbit anti-mouseβ-amyloid precursor protein and p38 polyclonal antibody(Zhongshan Goldenbridge Biotechnology,China),as well interferon-γand interleukin-4 ELISA kit(Boster,China),were used in this study. METHODS:A total of 96 healthy,female,SJL/J mice,aged 8-12 weeks,were equally and randomly assigned to normal,model,hormone,and Chinese medicine groups.A total of 0.2 mL antigen preparation,supplemented with 150μg PLP139-151 and 400μg H37RA,was subcutaneously injected into the upper abdomen of mice from the model,hormone,and Chinese medicine groups. Mouse models of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis were established by intravenous injection of 0.1 mL Bordetella pertussis solution containing 0.6×10~6 Bordetella pertussis at days 1 and 3.Mice from the model,Chinese medicine,and hormone groups were respectively subjected to 0.2 mL saline,2 g/kg Yishendaluo decoction,and 0.078 mg/kg prednisone acetate,once daily for 14 consecutive days.Mice from the normal group were left intact. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Pathological changes were observed using hematoxylin-eosin staining and Luxol fast blue staining.Expression ofβ-amyloid precursor protein and p38 protein was determined by immunohistochemistry.Levels of interferon-γand interleukin-4 were detected by ELISA.Behavioral changes were assessed in mice according to scores of neurological function. RESULTS:A few inflammatory cell infiltration,nerve fiber breakage and slight demyelination were detected in the central nervous system of mice from the Chinese medicine and hormone groups compared with the model group.Expression ofβ-amyloid precursor protein and p38 protein was significantly diminished in the central nervous system of mice from the Chinese medicine and hormone groups compared with the model group(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the decrease was greatest in the Chinese medicine group.The decrease in mouse weight was not significant,and neurological function scores were less in the Chinese medicine and hormone groups compared with the model group(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Interferon-γlevels were significantly reduced(P<0.01),and interleukin-4 levels were significantly increased(P<0.01) in the brains of the Chinese medicine and hormone groups,compared with the model group. CONCLUSION:Yishendaluo decoction improved neurological function in mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis by downregulatingβ-amyloid precursor protein expression,resisting axonal degeneration,and relieving inflammatory reaction.The anti-inflammatory mechanism was regulated by inhibition of the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signal pathway.展开更多
For decades visual field defects were considered irreversible because it was thought that in the visual system the regeneration potential of the neuronal tissues is low.Nevertheless,there is always some potential for ...For decades visual field defects were considered irreversible because it was thought that in the visual system the regeneration potential of the neuronal tissues is low.Nevertheless,there is always some potential for partial recovery of the visual field defect that can be achieved through induction of neuroplasticity.Neuroplasticity refers to the ability of the brain to change its own functional architecture by modulating synaptic efficacy.It is maintained throughout life and just as neurological rehabilitation can improve motor coordination,visual field defects in glaucoma,diabetic retinopathy or optic neuropathy can be improved by inducing neuroplasticity.In ophthalmology many new treatment paradigms have been tested that can induce neuroplastic changes,including non-invasive alternating current stimulation.Treatment with alternating current stimulation(e.g.,30 minutes,daily for 10 days using transorbital electrodes and^10 Hz)activates the entire retina and parts of the brain.Electroencephalography and functional magnetic resonance imaging studies revealed local activation of the visual cortex,global reorganization of functional brain networks,and enhanced blood flow,which together activate neurons and their networks.The future of low vision is optimistic because vision loss is indeed,partially reversible.展开更多
基金Supported by the Major Basic Research Project of Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,No.ZR2020ZD15.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is associated with high mortality rates.Bile acids(BAs)reflux is a well-known risk factor for GC,but the specific mechanism remains unclear.During GC development in both humans and animals,BAs serve as signaling molecules that induce metabolic reprogramming.This confers additional cancer phenotypes,including ferroptosis sensitivity.Ferroptosis is a novel mode of cell death characterized by lipid peroxidation that contributes universally to malignant progression.However,it is not fully defined if BAs can influence GC progression by modulating ferroptosis.AIM To reveal the mechanism of BAs regulation in ferroptosis of GC cells.METHODS In this study,we treated GC cells with various stimuli and evaluated the effect of BAs on the sensitivity to ferroptosis.We used gain and loss of function assays to examine the impacts of farnesoid X receptor(FXR)and BTB and CNC homology 1(BACH1)overexpression and knockdown to obtain further insights into the molecular mechanism involved.RESULTS Our data suggested that BAs could reverse erastin-induced ferroptosis in GC cells.This effect correlated with increased glutathione(GSH)concentrations,a reduced GSH to oxidized GSH ratio,and higher GSH peroxidase 4(GPX4)expression levels.Subsequently,we confirmed that BAs exerted these effects by activating FXR,which markedly increased the expression of GSH synthetase and GPX4.Notably,BACH1 was detected as an essential intermediate molecule in the promotion of GSH synthesis by BAs and FXR.Finally,our results suggested that FXR could significantly promote GC cell proliferation,which may be closely related to its anti-ferroptosis effect.CONCLUSION This study revealed for the first time that BAs could inhibit ferroptosis sensitivity through the FXR-BACH1-GSHGPX4 axis in GC cells.This work provided new insights into the mechanism associated with BA-mediated promotion of GC and may help identify potential therapeutic targets for GC patients with BAs reflux.
基金sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China (81800703 and 81970701)Beijing Nova Program (Z201100006820117 and 20220484181)+7 种基金Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation (7184252 and 7214258)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (BMU2021MX013)Peking University Clinical Scientist Training Program (BMU2023PYJH022)China Endocrine and Metabolism Young Scientific Talent Research Project (2022-N-02-01)Peking University Medicine Seed Fund for Interdisciplinary ResearchChina Diabetes Young Scientific Talent Research ProjectBethune-Merck Diabetes Research Fund of Bethune Charitable Foundation (G2018030)。
文摘Exercise training is critical for the early prevention and treatment of obesity and diabetes mellitus.However,the mechanism with gut microbiota and fecal metabolites underlying the effects of voluntary wheel running on high-fat diet induced abnormal glucose metabolism has not been fully elaborated.C57BL/6 male mice were randomly assigned to 4 groups according to diets(fed with normal chow diet or high-fat diet)and running paradigm(housed in static cage or with voluntary running wheel).An integrative 16S rDNA sequencing and metabolites profiling was synchronously performed to characterize the effects of voluntary wheel running on gut microbiota and metabolites.It showed that voluntary wheel running prevented the detrimental effects of high-fat feeding on glucose metabolism 16S rDNA sequencing showed remarkable changes in Rikenella and Marvinbryantia genera.Metabolic profiling indicated multiple altered metabolites,which were enriched in secondary bile acid biosynthesis signaling.In conclusion,our study indicated that voluntary wheel running significantly improved glucose metabolism and counteracted the deleterious effects of high-fat feeding on body weight and glucose intolerance.We further found that voluntary wheel running could integratively program gut microbiota composition and fecal metabolites changes,and may regulate muricholic acid metabolism and secondary bile acid biosynthesis in high-fat fed mice.
文摘The extraction technology of phenolic acid compounds from Salvia miltiorrhiza by ethanol reflux was studied. In this experiment, salvianolic acid B standard was used to make the standard curve. Single factor experiment and orthogonal experiment were used to study the extraction of different ethanol concentrations, reflux times and material-to-liquid ratios. The OD value of salvianolic acid compounds was measured with a spectrophotometer. The extraction rate of phenolic acid compounds under different extraction conditions was calculated through a regression equation, so as to obtain the optimal conditions for the ethanol reflux extraction process of Salvia miltiorrhiza. The experimental data can provide a reference for the ethanol reflux extraction process of salvianolic acids in the industry. According to the experiment, the extraction rate of phenolic acids in Salvia miltiorrhiza was the highest when the ethanol concentration was 60%, the reflux time was 1.5 hours, and the ratio of material-to-liquid was 1:10.
文摘The translation of English language and literary works has always been crucial for cross-cultural communication.However,a key challenge in translating such works is the accurate communication of ambiguity,which refers to expressions deliberately used in English texts with unclear meanings.These expressions are often poetic and carry deep symbols and implications,adding a unique charm to literary works.This article explores the manifestations of ambiguity in English language and literature and the translation strategies that can be employed to optimize the translation of ambiguity in the English language and literature.
文摘目的:探讨恶性腹膜间皮瘤(malignant peritoneal mesothelioma,MPM)临床病理特点及预后,寻找影响预后独立指标。方法:收集首都医科大学附属北京世纪坛医院2013年1月至2021年12月手术的100例MPM病例,研究石棉接触、CA125、腹水、腹膜癌指数(peritoneal cancer index,PCI)评分、完全细胞减灭(completeness of cytoreduction,CC)评分、TNM分期、组织学分型、脉管瘤栓、神经侵犯、Ki-67指数,收集随访资料。采用Kaplan-Meier法计算患者生存率;生存预后模型进行单因素和多因素分析,研究独立影响MPM预后的临床病理学因素。结果:本研究男性48例(48%),女性52例(52%),中位年龄54(24~72)岁,有石棉接触史患者19例(19%),腹水患者90例(90%),CA125≥35 U/mL 58例(59%),PCI评分≥25分56例(56%)、CC评分为0~1分49例(49%)、2~3分51例(51%)。上皮样型79例(79%),非上皮样型21例(21%),Ⅰ期患者10例(10%)、Ⅱ期和Ⅲ期患者均为45例(45%)。单因素分析发现影响患者生存主要指标:石棉接触、PCI评分、CA125、组织学类型、Ki-67指数、TNM分期。多因素分析显示,有石棉接触史患者死亡风险是无接触史患者的2.3倍(95%CI:0.233~0.806,P=0.008),PCI评分≥25分患者的死亡风险是<25分患者的2.9倍(95%CI:0.200~0.612,P<0.001),Ki-67指数>10%患者死亡风险是指数≤10%患者的5.90倍(95%CI:0.072~0.401,P<0.001)。上皮样型与非上皮样型MPM的Ki-67指数呈显著性差异(P=0.001)。结论:石棉接触史、PCI评分和Ki-67指数是MPM的独立预后因子。
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2018YFD1000702/ 2018YFD1000700)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesOperating Expenses for Basic Scientific Research of Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
文摘Foxtail millet(Setaria italica)is an important C4 model crop;however,due to its high-density planting and high stature,lodging at the filling stage resulted in a serious reduction in yield and quality.Therefore,it is imperative to identify and deploy the genes controlling foxtail millet plant height.In this study,we used a semi-dwarf line 263A and an elite high-stalk breeding variety,Chuang 29 to construct an F2 population to identify dwarf genes.We performed transcriptome analysis(RNA-seq)using internode tissues sampled at three jointing stages of 263A and Chuang 29,as well as bulk segregant analysis(BSA)on their F2 population.A total of 8918 differentially expressed genes(DEGs)were obtained from RNA-seq analysis,and GO analysis showed that DEGs were enriched in functions such as‘‘gibberellin metabolic process”and‘‘oxidoreductase activity”,which have previously been shown to be associated with plant height.A total 593 mutated genes were screened by BSA-seq method.One hundred and seventy-six out of the 593 mutated genes showed differential expression levels between the two parental lines,and seven genes not only showed differential expression in two or three internode tissues but also showed high genomic variation in coding regions,which indicated they play a crucial role in plant height determination.Among them,we found a gibberellin biosynthesis related GA20 oxidase gene(Seita.5G404900),which had a single-base at the third exon,leading to the frameshift mutation at 263A.Cleaved amplified polymorphic sequence assay and association analysis proved the single-base in Seita.5G404900 co-segregated with dwarf phenotype in two independent F2 populations planted in entirely different environments.Taken together,the candidate genes identified in this study will help to elucidate the genetic basis of foxtail millet plant height,and the molecular marker will be useful for marker-assisted dwarf breeding.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41706080)the Basic Frontier Science Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.ZDBS-LYDQC025)+1 种基金the Strategic Leading Science and Technology Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA13040403)the Shandong Key Laboratory of Corrosion Science。
文摘Pure Zn coatings easily lose their protective performance after biofouling because they have no antibacterial effect under visible light.In this study,we fabricate a new antibacterial Zn composite coating using electrodeposition to couple Fe3+-doped alkalized g-C_(3)N_(4)(AKCN-Fe)into an existing Zn coating and show that the AKCN-Fe enhances antibacterial property of the Zn coating under visible light.We attribute this enhancement to the high photocatalytic performance,high loading content,and good dispersion of AKCN-Fe.In addition,the photocatalytic antibacterial mechanism of the composite coating is supported by scavenger experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)measurements,suggesting that superoxide(·O_(2)^(-))and hydroxyl radical(·OH)play main and secondary roles,respectively.
基金funded by Chang Jingling Professor Scholars Programthe Special funds for basic scientific research in Central Universities of China(2019-JYB-TD-003)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81973790)Huang Xing Scholars Program Central University Basic Scientific Research Operating Expenses Special Project(2022-JYB-XJSJJ-093)funded in part by the Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research(OEAD)and the Federal Minister of Education,Science,and Research under the Scientific and Technological Cooperation with China Project(CN 06/2020)。
文摘Objective:To explore the characteristics of plasma metabolites,feces gut microbiota and the crosstalk between gut microbiota and host metabolism in patients with acute ischemic stroke and phlegm-heat pattern(AIS-PHP).Methods:The metabolic and microbiome profiles of 20 AIS-PHP patients and 20 healthy controls(HCs)were analyzed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)-based metabolomics and 16s rDNA sequencing,respectively.The covariation between LC-MS/MS-based metabolite data and 16s rDNA sequence data was presented.Results:Distinct alterations in the plasma metabolic phenotype of AIS-PHP patients were found,in which 16 metabolites differed significantly between the AIS-PHP patients and the HCs.These metabolites represented 17 different metabolic pathways,including amino acid metabolism,lipid metabolism,and nucleotide metabolism.Additionally,significant alterations of gut microbiota composition and taxon were revealed at the phylum level between the AIS-PHP patients and the HCs.In AIS-PHP,Bacteroidetes,Firmicutes,and Proteobacteria dominated.Moreover,some microbes that differed between the 2 groups manifested a sole association with certain metabolites,such as the connection between Bacteroides and inosine and between Lachnospiraceae_unclassified and hypoxanthine.Conclusion:The present study preliminarily investigated the metabolomic and gut microbiome characteristics of AIS-PHP patient indicators.The link between metabolic and microbial dysbiosis in AIS-PHP sheds new light on the function of gut microbiota and associated metabolomics in the pathogenesis of the disease.
基金the grant from SPPH Incubator Fund for Development of Science and Technology(2021YJY-19)SPPH Foundation for Development of Science and Technology(2021BJ-26)International Science and Technology Cooperation Projects of Shaanxi Province(2022KW-14).
文摘Objective:To study the predictive value of serum pregenomic RNA(pgRNA)on HBeAg clearance in patients with chronic hepatitis B with low HBeAg levels during pegylated interferon therapy.Methods:Twenty chronic hepatitis B patients with HBeAg positive and quantitative<50S/CO were selected for this study.The subjects underwent pegylated interferon therapy for 48-96 weeks and were followed up in the outpatient clinic after treatment.The patients were then divided into groups based on whether their HbeAg turned negative.The predictive ability of each indicator for HBeAg negative conversion was evaluated in the HBeAg negative group and the HBeAg positive group.Results:The results of logistic regression analysis suggested that pgRNA and HBcrAg were better indicators for predicting the clearance of HBeAg after treatment.Conclusion:For patients with chronic hepatitis B with low HBeAg levels,pgRNA is a good indicator in predicting HBeAg clearance during pegylated interferon therapy.
基金SPPH Incubator Fund for Development of Science and Technology(2021YJY-19)SPPH Foundation for Development of Science and Technology(2021BJ-26)International Science and Technology Cooperation Projects of Shaanxi Province(2022KW-14).
文摘Objective:To investigate the correlation between NOD-like receptor family protein 3(NLRP3)inflammasome and Golgi protein 73(GP73)levels and hepatitis B cirrhosis with esophageal varices(EV)rupture.Methods:The subjects of this study were 145 patients with hepatitis B cirrhosis and varices who were treated in our hospital in recent years.Endoscopic examination was performed on the patients.The patients were divided into two groups according to whether there was EV rupture:rupture group and non-rupture group.The correlation between plasma NLRP3 and GP73 levels and hepatitis B cirrhosis with EV rupture was analyzed.Results:Through observation,comparing the levels of NLRP3 and GP73 between the two groups,the levels of NLRP3 and GP73 were significantly higher in the rupture group than in the non-rupture group(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that NLRP3 and GP73 levels and Child-Pugh classification were related risk factors of hepatitis B cirrhosis with EV rupture.Conclusion:NLRP3 inflammasome and GP73 levels are closely related to hepatitis B cirrhosis with EV rupture.The corresponding evaluation aids in predicting EV rupture and bleeding in patients with hepatitis B cirrhosis.
基金SPPH Incubator Fund for Development of Science and Technology(2021YJY-19)SPPH Foundation for Development of Science and Technology(2021BJ-26)International Science and Technology Cooperation Projects of Shaanxi Province(2022KW-14).
文摘Objective:To study the levels of serum cystatin C(Cys-C),total bile acid(TBA),and other routine blood parameters on patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis.Methods:Study group 1 consisted of 30 patients with hepatitis B-related decompensated cirrhosis,and study group 2 consisted of 30 patients with hepatitis B;while the control group consisted of 30 healthy people who underwent physical examination.The blood parameters were used to evaluate the clinical treatment effect of patients.Results:The TBA,Cys-C,alanine transaminase(ALT),total bilirubin(TBIL),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),and international normalized ratio(INR)in study group 1 were significantly higher than those of study group 2 and the control group;while the platelet count(PLT),hemoglobin(Hb),albumin(ALB),and estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)were significantly lower in the study group 1 compared to the control group and study group 2(P<0.05).The Cys-C,PLT,TBA,AST,TBIL,and INR of patients in study group 1 who were successfully treated were significantly lower than the patients who were not successfully treated(P<0.05).Conclusion:Serum Cys-C,TBA,and routine blood parameters are useful in predicting the condition and the prognosis of patients of hepatitis B-related decompensated cirrhosis.
基金supported partly by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81172762)program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovation Research Team in University in China (No. IRT1076)+4 种基金National Scientific and Technological Project (No. 2011ZX09307-001-04)Tianjin Science Committee Foundation (No. 09ZCZDSF04800 and No. 09ZCZDSF04700)Tianjin Science and Technology Committee Foundation (No. 12ZCDZSY16000 and No. 11ZCGYSY02200)Major State Basic Research Program for China (973 Program No. 2009CB918903)
文摘Previous studies suggested that smoking and passive smoking could increase the risk of breast cancer, but the results were inconsistent, especially for Chinese females. Thus, we systematically searched cohort and case-control studies investigating the associations of active and passive smoking with breast cancer risk among Chinese females in four English databases(PubMed, Embase, ScienceDirect, and Wiley) and three Chinese databases(CNKI, WanFang, and VIP). Fifty-one articles(3 cohort studies and 48 casecontrol studies) covering 17 provinces of China were finally included in this systematic review. Among Chinese females, there was significant association between passive smoking and this risk of breast cancer [odds ratio(OR): 1.62; 95% confidence interval(CI): 1.39–1.85; I2 = 75.8%, P < 0.001; n = 26] but no significant association between active smoking and the risk of breast cancer(OR: 1.04; 95% CI: 0.89–1.20; I2 = 13.9%, P = 0.248; n = 31). The OR of exposure to husband's smoking and to smoke in the workplace was 1.27(95% CI: 1.07–1.50) and 1.66(95% CI: 1.07–2.59), respectively. The OR of light and heavy passive smoking was 1.11 and 1.41, respectively, for women exposed to their husband's smoke(< 20 and ≥ 20 cigarettes per day), and 1.07 and 1.87, respectively, for those exposed to smoke in the workplace(< 300 and ≥ 300 min of exposure per day). These results imply that passive smoking is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, and the risk seems to increase as the level of passive exposure to smoke increases among Chinese females. Women with passive exposure to smoke in the workplace have a higher risk of breast cancer than those exposed to their husband's smoking.
文摘Background Triglyceride glucose (TyG) index is a novel marker for metabolic disorders, and recently it has been reported to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in apparently healthy individuals.However the prognostic value of TyG index in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) is not determined.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30672692
文摘<正>BACKGROUND:Yishendaluo decoction reduces production of inflammatory mediators,relieves damage due to inflammatory reactions,and improves neural functions during experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of Yishendaluo decoction on a mouse model of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:The randomized,controlled,neuropathological,and molecular biological animal study was performed at the Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine,Ministry of Education,Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Center for Neuroinformatics,General Hospital of Chinese PLA from 2005 to 2006. MATERIALS:Yishendaluo decoction pieces consisting of prepared rehmannia root,colla cornus cervi,cape jasmine fruit,and grassleaf sweetflag rhizome were purchased from the Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.Rabbit anti-mouseβ-amyloid precursor protein and p38 polyclonal antibody(Zhongshan Goldenbridge Biotechnology,China),as well interferon-γand interleukin-4 ELISA kit(Boster,China),were used in this study. METHODS:A total of 96 healthy,female,SJL/J mice,aged 8-12 weeks,were equally and randomly assigned to normal,model,hormone,and Chinese medicine groups.A total of 0.2 mL antigen preparation,supplemented with 150μg PLP139-151 and 400μg H37RA,was subcutaneously injected into the upper abdomen of mice from the model,hormone,and Chinese medicine groups. Mouse models of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis were established by intravenous injection of 0.1 mL Bordetella pertussis solution containing 0.6×10~6 Bordetella pertussis at days 1 and 3.Mice from the model,Chinese medicine,and hormone groups were respectively subjected to 0.2 mL saline,2 g/kg Yishendaluo decoction,and 0.078 mg/kg prednisone acetate,once daily for 14 consecutive days.Mice from the normal group were left intact. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Pathological changes were observed using hematoxylin-eosin staining and Luxol fast blue staining.Expression ofβ-amyloid precursor protein and p38 protein was determined by immunohistochemistry.Levels of interferon-γand interleukin-4 were detected by ELISA.Behavioral changes were assessed in mice according to scores of neurological function. RESULTS:A few inflammatory cell infiltration,nerve fiber breakage and slight demyelination were detected in the central nervous system of mice from the Chinese medicine and hormone groups compared with the model group.Expression ofβ-amyloid precursor protein and p38 protein was significantly diminished in the central nervous system of mice from the Chinese medicine and hormone groups compared with the model group(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the decrease was greatest in the Chinese medicine group.The decrease in mouse weight was not significant,and neurological function scores were less in the Chinese medicine and hormone groups compared with the model group(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Interferon-γlevels were significantly reduced(P<0.01),and interleukin-4 levels were significantly increased(P<0.01) in the brains of the Chinese medicine and hormone groups,compared with the model group. CONCLUSION:Yishendaluo decoction improved neurological function in mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis by downregulatingβ-amyloid precursor protein expression,resisting axonal degeneration,and relieving inflammatory reaction.The anti-inflammatory mechanism was regulated by inhibition of the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signal pathway.
文摘For decades visual field defects were considered irreversible because it was thought that in the visual system the regeneration potential of the neuronal tissues is low.Nevertheless,there is always some potential for partial recovery of the visual field defect that can be achieved through induction of neuroplasticity.Neuroplasticity refers to the ability of the brain to change its own functional architecture by modulating synaptic efficacy.It is maintained throughout life and just as neurological rehabilitation can improve motor coordination,visual field defects in glaucoma,diabetic retinopathy or optic neuropathy can be improved by inducing neuroplasticity.In ophthalmology many new treatment paradigms have been tested that can induce neuroplastic changes,including non-invasive alternating current stimulation.Treatment with alternating current stimulation(e.g.,30 minutes,daily for 10 days using transorbital electrodes and^10 Hz)activates the entire retina and parts of the brain.Electroencephalography and functional magnetic resonance imaging studies revealed local activation of the visual cortex,global reorganization of functional brain networks,and enhanced blood flow,which together activate neurons and their networks.The future of low vision is optimistic because vision loss is indeed,partially reversible.
