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Daniels RP, Wicks JC, Zumbaugh MD, Matarneh SK, Venhuizen MD, Elgin J, Bodmer J, Yen CN, El-Kadi SW, Shi H, Silva SL, Gerrard DE. Reduced scald time does not influence ultimate pork quality. Meat Sci 2022; 194:108958. [PMID: 36081183 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.108958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Fresh pork color is a function of pigment, and the pH and temperature conditions in the carcass postmortem. To explore the role of scald on color development, carcasses (n = 16) were subjected to either a 4- or 8-min scald. Semimembranosus (SM) muscle samples were collected before and after scalding, and at 24 h postmortem. A 50% reduction in scald time resulted in lighter color (L*) across the muscle early postmortem (P < 0.001), yet the 8-min scald treatment was lighter (P = 0.001) at 24 h. An interaction between scald time and sampling time showed in an increase in L* values at 4-min immediately following scald (P < 0.001). Two-hundred carcasses were then subjected to a modified scald time (6.5 min, or 7.5 min) in an industrial setting. Lowering scald time failed to recapitulate results. In fact, darker meat (L* value; P = 0.0166) was noted in the SM across longer scalds. These data suggest modest changes in scald time may not be responsible for changes in pork quality development.
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Wang X, Han W, Zhang W, Wang X, Ge X, Lin Y, Zhou H, Hu M, Wang W, Zhang J, Liu K, Lu J, Qie S, Li M, Zhang K, Li L, Wang Q, Shi H, Zhao Y, Shi Y, Sun X, Pang Q, Bi N, Zhang T, Deng L, Wang J, Chen J, Xiao Z. Effectiveness of S-1–Based Chemoradiotherapy and S-1 Consolidation in Elderly Patients with Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Multicenter Randomized Phase III Clinical Trial. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.07.356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Yin H, Shi D, Luo R, Liu S, Wan Q, Shi H. Adenocarcinoma invasivo de pulmón con extensión a la aurícula izquierda visualizado por imágenes de PET/TC con18F-FDG. Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.remn.2021.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Chen Z, Chen L, Sun Y, Li N, Chen R, Ma Y, Song W, Shi H, Xia L, Yao G. Association of differential meat quality traits with gut microbiota
in Angus cattle and Xinjiang Brown cattle. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL AND FEED SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/153077/2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Yuan J, Chen W, Wang L, Cao C, Song X, Zhao J, Gai F, Dong H, Zhu C, Shi H. 1248P Identification of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated gastric cancer at RNA-level by evaluating transcriptional status of seven EBV crucial genes. Ann Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2022.07.1366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Shi H, Zhang C, Zhao J, Li Y, Li Y, Li J, Zeng Z, Gao L. [Cold stress reduces lifespan and mobility of C. elegans by mediating lipid metabolism disorder and abnormal stress]. NAN FANG YI KE DA XUE XUE BAO = JOURNAL OF SOUTHERN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 2022; 42:1159-1165. [PMID: 36073214 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2022.08.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the changes of lipid metabolism and stress response of adult C.elegans exposed to non-freezing low temperature and explore the possible mechanism. METHODS The survival rate and activity of adult C.elegans cultured at 20℃ or 4℃ were observed.Lipid metabolism of the cultured adult C.elegans was evaluated using oil red O staining and by detecting the expressions of the genes related with lipid metabolism.The effects of low temperature exposure on stress level of adult C.elegans were evaluated using mitochondrial fluorescence staining and by detecting the expression levels of stress-related genes and antioxidant genes at both the mRNA and protein levels. RESULTS The lifespan and activity of adult C.elegans exposed to low temperature were significantly reduced with decreased lipid accumulation (P < 0.05) and decreased expressions of genes related with fatty acid synthesis and metabolism (fat-5, fat-6, fat-7, fasn-1, nhr-49, acs-2 and aco-1;P < 0.01).Cold stress significantly increased the expressions of heat shock proteins hsp-70 and hsp16.2(P < 0.05) but lowered the number of mitochondria (P < 0.0001) and the expressions of atfs-1, sod-2, sod-3 and gpx-1(P < 0.05).Knockout of fat-5, nhr-49 or both fat-5 and fat-6 obviously enhanced the sensitivity of C.elegans to cold stress as shown by further reduced activity (P < 0.05) and reduced survival rate at 24 h (P < 0.0001) under cold stress. CONCLUSION Exposure to a low temperature at 4℃ results in lowered lipid metabolism of adult C.elegans accompanied by a decreased mitochondrial number and quality control ability, which triggers high expressions of stress-related genes and causes reduction of antioxidant capacity, thus callsing lowered activity and reduced lifespan of C.elegans.
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Xue X, Liu G, Tang Q, Shi H, Wu D, Jin C, Zhao H, Wei Y, Zhang Y. Multi-elements characteristic and potential risk of heavy metals in MOUTAN CORTEX from Anhui Province, China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : IJEST 2022; 20:7829-7842. [PMID: 35968156 PMCID: PMC9361998 DOI: 10.1007/s13762-022-04402-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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To ensure the quality and safety of herbs, the content of 54 elements in MOUTAN CORTEX (MC) was determined by the ICP-AES and ICP-MS, and the health risks of Cu, As, Cd, Pb, Hg and rare earth elements (REEs) were assessed. These herbs were collected from 5 producing areas in Anhui Province, China, namely Wuhu, Tongling, Bozhou, Xuancheng and Chizhou. The multi-elements fingerprint identification of MC in Anhui Province was established. The total amount of macro-elements from Wuhu and Tongling is significantly lower than Bozhou. Among all MC from 5 producing areas, the highest content is Ca. Except for Bozhou, the content of macro-elements and REES in the other 4 origins of MC is from highest to lowest: Ca > K > Mg > Al > Fe > Na and Ce > La > Nd > Y > Pr > Er > Yb > Eu > Ho > Tb > Tm > Lu. The chemical forms of Cd in MC from Bozhou with the highest percentage were PH2O of high toxicity and migration, while the other 4 regions were PNaCl of low activity and mobility. There was a great difference in the content of inorganic elements and chemical forms of Cd between the MC produced from the plain (Bozhou) and the hilly areas (Wuhu, Tongling, Chizhou and Xuancheng). Except for Cd, the content of Cu, As, Pb and Hg in MC did not exceed the limit. The results of PTWIFact and ADI for Cd and REEs showed that MC herbs did not pose a risk to human health. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13762-022-04402-6.
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Shi Y, Song S, Peng L, Nie J, Gao Q, Shi H, Teuwen DE, Yi H. Utilisation of village clinics in Southwest China: evidence from Yunnan Province. Hong Kong Med J 2022; 28:306-314. [PMID: 35973947 DOI: 10.12809/hkmj209153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Primary healthcare in rural China is underutilised, especially in village clinics in Southwest China. The aim of this study was to explore any relationships among the ethnicity of the healthcare provider, the clinical competence of the healthcare provider, and the utilisation of village clinics in Southwest China. METHODS This cross-sectional survey study involved 330 village healthcare providers from three prefectures in Yunnan Province in 2017. Multiple logistic regressions were adopted to investigate the utilisation of primary healthcare among different ethnic healthcare providers. RESULTS Primary healthcare utilisation was higher in village clinics where healthcare providers were Han Chinese than those where healthcare providers were ethnic minority (151 vs 101, P=0.008). The logistic regression analysis showed that clinical competence was positively associated with the utilisation of primary healthcare (odds ratio [OR]=1.49, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.12-2.00; P=0.007) and that inadequate clinical competence of ethnic minority health workers may lead to a lag in the utilisation of primary healthcare (OR=0.45, 95% CI=0.23-0.89; P=0.022). CONCLUSION Our results confirm differences in the utilisation of primary healthcare in rural Yunnan Province among healthcare providers of different ethnicities. Appropriate enhancements of clinical competence could be conducive to improving the utilisation of primary healthcare, especially among ethnic minority healthcare providers.
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Li B, Zhang Y, Hou J, Shi H. Tres tipos diferentes de tumores de estómago sincrónicos en PET/TC con18F-FDG. Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.remn.2021.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Karpouzas G, Szekanecz Z, Baecklund E, Mikuls T, Bhatt DL, Shi H, Wang C, Sawyerr G, Chen Y, Menon S, Connell CA, Ytterberg SR, Mortezavi M. POS0519 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DISEASE ACTIVITY AND MAJOR ADVERSE EVENTS IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS ON TOFACITINIB OR TNF INHIBITORS: A POST HOC ANALYSIS OF ORAL SURVEILLANCE. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.1238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BackgroundUncontrolled rheumatoid arthritis (RA) activity and acute disease flares are associated with higher risk of adverse outcomes such as cardiovascular (CV) disease, venous thromboembolism (VTE), malignancy and infection.1-4ObjectivesTo evaluate associations of acute and cumulative Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) measurements with major CV, malignancy, or infectious adverse events (AEs) of special interest in ORAL Surveillance.MethodsORAL Surveillance (NCT02092467) was a post-authorisation safety study of tofacitinib vs TNF inhibitors (TNFi) in patients (pts) aged ≥50 yrs with active RA despite methotrexate (MTX), and ≥1 additional CV risk factor. Pts were randomised 1:1:1 to tofacitinib 5 or 10 mg twice daily (BID) or subcutaneous TNFi. Two post hoc analyses were performed: (1) a time-varying multivariate Cox model examined risks of major AEs when pts were in CDAI-defined low (>2.8–≤10; LDA), moderate (>10–≤22; MDA) or high (>22; HDA) disease activity vs remission (≤2.8). The Cox model also included pt demographics, medical history, RA characteristics, prior treatments, baseline (BL) medications and treatment arm, pre-selected using backward selection; (2) area under the curve (AUC) per yr for CDAI prior to event or to study end (pts without event) was calculated and compared using an analysis of variance model with treatment arm, event status and interaction (supportive). Nominal p values <0.10 were considered evidence of associations.Results4362 pts were included. Mean RA duration at BL was approximately 10 yrs. All pts were on MTX at BL, and 28% had previously been on one other synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD). Overall, 10% of pts had been on one biologic DMARD. Hazard ratios suggested that when pts had LDA, MDA or HDA vs remission, they were potentially at higher risk of developing major adverse CV events (MACE), VTE and non-serious infections (NSIs) excluding herpes zoster (HZ), but not malignancies, serious infections or HZ (Figure 1). Similarly, mean CDAI AUC trended higher for MACE, VTE and NSIs (Table 1).Table 1.Cumulative CDAI (from BL to event) for pts with vs without events (AUC/yr)Major AEPts with eventsPts without eventsLS mean difference in pts with vs without eventsp valueTreatmentnLS mean AUC/yrnLS mean AUC/yrMACETofacitinib 5 mg BID426275.413364607.31668.10.0018*Tofacitinib 10 mg BID505237.413064482.6754.80.1253TNFi365234.513124851.5383.00.5069VTETofacitinib 5 mg BID156546.713634614.41932.30.0293*Tofacitinib 10 mg BID316688.213234458.52229.70.0003*TNFi86423.613394839.41584.10.1907Malignancy excl. NMSCTofacitinib 5 mg BID595249.313194618.9630.40.1655Tofacitinib 10 mg BID554793.713014482.2311.50.5077TNFi395561.413084826.3735.10.1854Serious infectionsTofacitinib 5 mg BID1275710.212424577.51132.70.0004*Tofacitinib 10 mg BID1505425.211974476.4948.80.0013*TNFi1056058.412404807.71250.70.0003*HZTofacitinib 5 mg BID1755184.511994738.1446.40.1101Tofacitinib 10 mg BID1635549.111864481.31067.80.0002*TNFi565667.212914875.5791.80.0930*NSIs excl. HZTofacitinib 5 mg BID7606608.34635122.51485.8<0.0001*Tofacitinib 10 mg BID7506587.84265009.61578.2<0.0001*TNFi7226737.65215217.51520.1<0.0001**p<0.10. Data collected after pts who were randomised to tofacitinib 10 mg BID had their dose reduced to 5 mg BID were included in the tofacitinib 10 mg BID group LS, least squares; n, number of pts in analysis of variance modelConclusionIn ORAL Surveillance, the risk of MACE, VTE and NSIs excluding HZ appeared higher when pts had active disease than when in remission. Greater cumulative RA disease activity was seen in pts who suffered these AEs vs those who did not. Our findings support treat-to-target recommendations for RA.References[1]Molander et al. Ann Rheum Dis 2021; 80: 169-175.[2]Maradit-Kremers et al. Arthritis Rheum 2005; 52: 722-732.[3]Au et al. Ann Rheum Dis 2011; 70: 785-791.[4]Baecklund et al. Arthritis Rheum 2006; 54: 692-701.AcknowledgementsStudy sponsored by Pfizer Inc. Medical writing support was provided by Karen Thompson, PhD, CMC Connect, and funded by Pfizer Inc.Disclosure of InterestsGeorge Karpouzas Speakers bureau: Sanofi-Genzyme-Regeneron, Consultant of: Janssen and Sanofi-Genzyme-Regeneron, Grant/research support from: Pfizer Inc, Zoltán Szekanecz Speakers bureau: AbbVie, Eli Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer Inc, Roche and Sanofi, Paid instructor for: AbbVie, Eli Lilly, Gedeon Richter, Novartis, Pfizer Inc and Roche, Consultant of: AbbVie, Eli Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer Inc, Roche and Sanofi, Eva Baecklund: None declared, Ted Mikuls Paid instructor for: Pfizer Inc, Consultant of: Gilead Sciences, Horizon and Sanofi, Grant/research support from: Bristol-Myers Squibb and Horizon, Deepak L Bhatt Grant/research support from: Abbott, Afimmune, Amarin, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cardax, Chiesi, CSL Behring, Eisai, Eli Lilly, Ethicon, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Forest Laboratories, Fractyl, HLS Therapeutics, Idorsia, Ironwood, Ischemix, Janssen, Lexicon, Medtronic, MyoKardia, Novo Nordisk, Owkin, Pfizer Inc, PhaseBio, PLx Pharma, Regeneron, Roche, Sanofi, Synaptic and The Medicines Company, Harry Shi Shareholder of: Pfizer Inc, Employee of: Pfizer Inc, Cunshan Wang Shareholder of: Pfizer Inc, Employee of: Pfizer Inc, Gosford Sawyerr Consultant of: Pfizer Inc, Employee of: Syneos Health Inc, Yan Chen Shareholder of: Pfizer Inc, Employee of: Pfizer Inc, Sujatha Menon Shareholder of: Pfizer Inc, Employee of: Pfizer Inc, Carol A. Connell Shareholder of: Pfizer Inc, Employee of: Pfizer Inc, Steven R. Ytterberg Consultant of: Corbus Pharmaceuticals, Kezar Life Sciences and Pfizer Inc, Mahta Mortezavi Shareholder of: Pfizer Inc, Employee of: Pfizer Inc.
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Chen H, Qin J, Shi H, Li Q, Zhou S, Chen L. Rhoifolin ameliorates osteoarthritis via the Nrf2/NF-κB axis: in vitro and in vivo experiments. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2022; 30:735-745. [PMID: 35139424 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2022.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Osteoarthritis (OA) is an age-related degenerative disease accompanied by an increasing number of senescent cells and chronic low-grade inflammation. Rhoifolin (ROF) showed considerable inhibition to inflammation, but its role in chondrocyte senescence and OA progress has not been fully characterized. We aimed to evaluate the protective effects of ROF on OA through a series of in vitro and in vivo experiments. METHODS The role of ROF in the expression of senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) factors was investigated using RT-qPCR, western blotting, and ELISA. Chondrocyte senescence was assessed by SA-β-gal staining. We applied molecular docking to screen candidate proteins regulated by ROF. Meanwhile, SASP factors and cellular senescence were further assessed after the transfection of Nrf2 siRNA. In the anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) rat model, X-ray, hematoxylin-eosin (HE), and Masson's staining were performed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of ROF on OA. RESULTS We found that ROF inhibited SASP factors expression and senescence phenotype in IL-1β-treated chondrocytes. Furthermore, ROF suppressed IL-1β-induced activation of the NF-κB pathway cascades. Also, molecular docking and knock-down studies demonstrated that ROF might bind to Nrf2 to suppress the NF-κB pathway. In vivo, ROF ameliorated the OA process in the ACLT rat model. CONCLUSIONS ROF inhibits SASP factors expression and senescence phenotype in chondrocytes and ameliorates the progression of OA via the Nrf2/NF-κB axis, which supports ROF as a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of OA.
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Tüchler M, Sirghi F, Bazzi M, Bosnar D, Bragadireanu M, Carminati M, Cargnelli M, Clozza A, Curceanu C, Deda G, Del Grande R, De Paolis L, Fiorini C, Guaraldo C, Iliescu M, Iwasaki M, King P, Levi Sandri P, Marton J, Miliucci M, Moskal P, Napolitano F, Niedzwiecki S, Piscicchia K, Scordo A, Sgaramella F, Shi H, Silarski M, Sirghi D, Skurzok M, Spallone A, Vazquez Doce O, Widmann E, Zmeskal J. Main Features of the SIDDHARTA-2 Apparatus for Kaonic Deuterium X-Ray Measurements. EPJ WEB OF CONFERENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/202226201016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The low-energy, non-perturbative regime of QCD can be studied directly by X-ray spectroscopy of light kaonic atoms. The SIDDHARTA-2 experiment, located at the DAΦNE collider, aims to measure the 2p → 1s transition in kaonic deuterium for the first time to extract the antikaon-nucleon scattering lengths. This measurement is impeded, inter alia, by the low K−d X-ray yield. Hence, several updates have been implemented on the apparatus to increase the signal-to-background ratio, which are discussed in detail in this paper: a lightweight gas target cell, novel Silicon Drift Detectors for the X-ray detection with excellent performance, and a veto system for active background suppression. The experiment has undergone a first preparatory run during DAΦNE’s commissioning phase in 2021, concluding with a successful kaonic helium measurement.
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Zhang HC, Zhang R, Shi H. The effect of manganese and iron on mediating resuscitation of lactic acid-injured Escherichia coli. Lett Appl Microbiol 2022; 75:161-170. [PMID: 35395105 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Lactic acid can induce sublethal injury of E. coli through oxidative stress. In this study, we investigated changes in SOD activity, CAT activity, GSH production and ROS production during sublethal injury and resuscitation of E. coli. Then, the effect of manganese and iron during resuscitation were studied. Both cations (≥1 mmol l-1 ) significantly promoted the resuscitation of sublethally injured E. coli induced by lactic acid and shortened the repair time (P < 0·05). Conversely, addition of N,N,N',N'-tetrakis (2-pyridylmethyl) which is a metal chelator extended the repair time. Compared with minA, manganese and iron significantly improved SOD activity at 40, 80 and 120 min and decreased ROS production at 40 and 80 min, thereby recovering injured E. coli quickly (P < 0·05). The deletion of sodA encoding Mn-SOD, sodB encoding Fe-SOD or gshA/gshB encoding GSH significantly strengthened sublethal injury and extended the repair time (P < 0·05). It meant these genes-related oxidative stress played important roles in the acid resistance of E. coli and recovery of sublethal injury. Therefore, manganese and iron can promote the recovery of lactic-injured E. coli by the way of increasing SOD activity, scavenging ROS, and relieving oxidative stress.
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Fernández-Vigo JI, Burgos-Blasco B, Calvo-González C, Escobar MJ, Shi H, Jiménez-Santos M, Valverde-Megías A, Reche-Frutos J, López-Guajardo L, Donate-López J. Assessment of the perception of healthcare barriers and the impact of intravitreal injections on neovascular age-related macular degeneration. ARCHIVOS DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE OFTALMOLOGIA 2022; 97:198-204. [PMID: 35523466 DOI: 10.1016/j.oftale.2021.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the perception of barriers in healthcare and the impact of intravitreal injections in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). METHODS Cross-sectional study including 108 patients with nAMD in treatment with intravitreal injections. The patients answered a questionnaire with 26 questions (score from 1 to 5) divided in three sections: 1) the disease and its treatment with injections, 2) healthcare barriers and 3) new technologies. RESULTS The mean age was 80.4 ± 7.0 years and visual acuity (VA) was 75.2 ± 12.4 letters. The main barriers in healthcare were long waiting times (72%), followed by other comorbidities (10%). Some 63% of patients have to wait between 3 and 5 h to attend their clinical visit. Significant anxiety due to the injections (2.8 ± 1.3) was observed, being present in 71% of the cases the day before. A great fear of blindness and losing independence was observed (4.4 ± 0.9 and 4.3 ± 1.1), with no differences in relation to VA, age or sex (p ≥ 0.135). Moreover, 28% of the patients reported that it was quite or very difficult for them to attend the clinical visit, with 69% of the total showing great interest in having a diagnostic device at home. CONCLUSION The nAMD and its treatment represent a significant burden on patients, among whom there is a great fear of blindness and of losing their independence, the main barrier being the long waiting time for the clinical visit.
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Hashimoto T, Aikawa S, Akaishi T, Asano H, Bazzi M, Bennett DA, Berger M, Bosnar D, Butt AD, Curceanu C, Doriese WB, Durkin MS, Ezoe Y, Fowler JW, Fujioka H, Gard JD, Guaraldo C, Gustafsson FP, Han C, Hayakawa R, Hayano RS, Hayashi T, Hays-Wehle JP, Hilton GC, Hiraiwa T, Hiromoto M, Ichinohe Y, Iio M, Iizawa Y, Iliescu M, Ishimoto S, Ishisaki Y, Itahashi K, Iwasaki M, Ma Y, Murakami T, Nagatomi R, Nishi T, Noda H, Noumi H, Nunomura K, O'Neil GC, Ohashi T, Ohnishi H, Okada S, Outa H, Piscicchia K, Reintsema CD, Sada Y, Sakuma F, Sato M, Schmidt DR, Scordo A, Sekimoto M, Shi H, Shirotori K, Sirghi D, Sirghi F, Suzuki K, Swetz DS, Takamine A, Tanida K, Tatsuno H, Trippl C, Uhlig J, Ullom JN, Yamada S, Yamaga T, Yamazaki T, Zmeskal J. Measurements of Strong-Interaction Effects in Kaonic-Helium Isotopes at Sub-eV Precision with X-Ray Microcalorimeters. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2022; 128:112503. [PMID: 35363014 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.128.112503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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We have measured the 3d→2p transition x rays of kaonic ^{3}He and ^{4}He atoms using superconducting transition-edge-sensor microcalorimeters with an energy resolution better than 6 eV (FWHM). We determined the energies to be 6224.5±0.4(stat)±0.2(syst) eV and 6463.7±0.3(stat)±0.1(syst) eV, and widths to be 2.5±1.0(stat)±0.4(syst) eV and 1.0±0.6(stat)±0.3(stat) eV, for kaonic ^{3}He and ^{4}He, respectively. These values are nearly 10 times more precise than in previous measurements. Our results exclude the large strong-interaction shifts and widths that are suggested by a coupled-channel approach and agree with calculations based on optical-potential models.
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Qiao Y, Gong W, Li B, Xu R, Wang M, Shen L, Shi H, Li Y. Oral Microbiota Changes Contribute to Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mice. J Dent Res 2022; 101:821-831. [PMID: 35114831 DOI: 10.1177/00220345211070470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The oral microbiota has been implicated in various neurologic conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a category of neurodevelopmental disorders defined by core behavioral impairments. Recent data propose the etiopathogenetic role of intestinal microbiota in ASD. The aim of the present study was to elucidate whether the oral microbiota contributes to the pathogenesis of ASD. On the basis of microbial changes detected in the oral cavity of children with ASD, we transferred oral microbiota from donors with ASD and typical development (TD) into an antibiotic-mediated microbiota-depleted mouse model and found that the ASD microbiota is sufficient to induce ASD-like behaviors, such as impaired social behavior. Mice receiving oral microbiota from the ASD donor showed significantly different microbiota structures in their oral cavity and intestinal tract as compared with those receiving TD microbiota and those not receiving any bacterium. The prefrontal cortex of ASD microbiota recipient mice displayed an alternative transcriptional profile with significant upregulation of serotonin-related gene expression, neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction, and TGF-β signaling pathway relative to that in TD microbiota recipient mice. The expression of serotonin-related genes was significantly increased in ASD microbiota recipient mice and was associated with selective autistic behaviors and changes in abundance of specific oral microbiota, including species of Bacteroidetes [G-7], Porphyromonas, and Tannerella. Machine learning based on the causal inference method confirmed a contributing role of Porphyromonas sp. HMT 930 in ASD. Taken together, the oral microbiota of children with ASD can lead to ASD-like behaviors, differences in microbial community structures, and altered neurosignaling activities in recipient mice; this highlights the mouth-microbial-brain connections in the development of neuropathology and provides a novel strategy to fully understand the etiologic mechanism of ASD.
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Xie R, Shang B, Jiang W, Cao C, Shi H, Shou J. Optimizing targeted drug selection in combination therapy for patients with advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of safety. Eur Urol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(22)00470-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Lin ZH, Hu J, Shi H, Liaw CC, Qiu WL, Hsu WH, Lin TY. Water extract of medicinal ink (WEMI) attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced NO production of Raw264.7 cells via downregulating JAK2/STAT3-mediated iNOS expression. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 282:114636. [PMID: 34520830 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Medicinal ink is used as a traditional topical medicine for treating inflammatory diseases via detoxification, relieving pain, hemostasis, and reducing swelling. However, the effect of medicinal ink on the inhibition of inflammatory responses and the underlying molecular mechanism remain unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory function of water extract of medical ink (WEMI) and elucidate its active mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cell viability was assessed using crystal violet staining assay. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were detected by ELISA. Nitric oxide (NO) production was measured by Griess assay. The activation of inflammatory signaling molecules stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was evaluated by assessing levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), phosphorylated Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) using Western blot assay. RESULTS Water extract of medical ink (WEMI) did not present cytotoxic effect on murine macrophage Raw264.7 cells. High dosage of WEMI slightly rescued LPS-suppressed cell viability of Raw264.7 cells. WEMI did not induce NO production or IL-6 secretion, though WEMI significantly induced secretion of TNF-α on Raw264.7 cells not stimulated with LPS. On the other hand, LPS effectively stimulated inflammation on Raw264.7 cells; however, WEMI dramatically reduced LPS-induced NO production. WEMI alleviated LPS-stimulated IL-6 secretion but did not affect the content of TNF-α. In addition, WEMI effectively reduced expression of iNOS by abolishing LPS-mediated phosphorylation of JAK2 and STAT3 but not TLR4-mediated NF-κB and MAPK molecules. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that WEMI targets of the JAK2/STAT3-mediated iNOS expression play a key role in alleviating LPS-induced inflammatory responses in RAW264.7 macrophages. Therefore, medicinal ink may be a potential topical agent for treating fasciitis or synovitis via regulating the immune system.
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De Paolis L, Bazzi M, Bosnar D, Bragadireanu M, Cargnelli M, Carminati M, Clozza A, Deda G, Del Grande R, Fabbietti L, Fiorini C, Friščić I, Guaraldo C, Iliescu M, Iwasaki M, Khreptak A, King P, Sandri PL, Manti S, Marton J, Miliucci M, Moskal P, Napolitano F, Niedźwiecki S, Ohnishi H, Piscicchia K, Sada Y, Scordo A, Sgaramella F, Shi H, Silarski M, Sirghi D, Sirghi F, Skurzok M, Spallone A, Toho K, Tüchler M, Doce OV, Yoshida C, Zmeskal J, Curceanu C. Trigger rejection factor in the first kaonic helium run with the complete SIDDHARTA-2 setup. EPJ WEB OF CONFERENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/202227000028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The SIDDHARTA-2 experiment aims to perform the first measurement of the kaonic deuterium 2p → 1s x-ray transition energy. Such measurement, together with the measurement of kaonic hydrogen 2p → 1s x-ray energy transition performed by the SIDDHARTA experiment in 2011, allows the determination of kaon proton and kaon neutron scattering lengths and represents a fundamental input for the low energies QCD in the strangeness sector theory. The SIDDHARTA-2 experiment is presently installed at the DAΦNE electronpositron collider at the National Laboratories of Frascati, in Italy. In May 2022, the kaonic 4He x-ray transitions measurement was performed by the complete SIDDHARTA-2 setup, by using a gaseous target. The result of this measurement is presented in this paper, with a specific focus on the background rejection performed by the kaon trigger system.
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Bu R, Lee TM, Shi H. Rendering a once common turtle species endangered in China. Anim Conserv 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/acv.12762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hailun X, Shi H. Evaluation and validation of the prognostic value of serum albumin to globulin ratio in patients with cancer cachexia: results from a large multicenter collaboration. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.09.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Song M, Shi H. Independent association of serum serine levels and risk of cancer: a prospective case-control study nested in china stroke primary prevention trial. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.09.464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hu C, Shi H. Effects of early nutritional support treatment before hospitalization on clinical outcomes in patients with solid organ tumors. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.09.661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Tang M, Zhang Q, Ge Y, Shi H. Near-term prognostic impact of integrated muscle mass and function in upper gastrointestinal cancer:results from a multicenter cohort study. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.09.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Liu T, Shi H. Serum choline in relation to cancer risk in the china stroke primary prevention trial (csppt). Clin Nutr ESPEN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.09.389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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