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Ma X, Zhang C, Wang Y, Yu K, Jin Z, Zhang C, Ma J, Liao J, Wang G. Correlation of morning dry mouth with clinical features of OSA in a community population: a cross-sectional study. Postgrad Med 2024; 136:30-35. [PMID: 38197225 DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2024.2303972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Morning dry mouth, commonly seen in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) patients, is absent in current OSA screening tools. This study evaluated the link between morning dry mouth and OSA's clinical symptoms and complications, aiming to determine its viability as a screening indicator. METHODS This research analyses baseline data from a prospective cohort study (the PIFCOPD study). Demographic information, medical history, and the presence of morning dry mouth symptoms were collected. The STOP-Bang questionnaire was performed for OSA screening. Logistic regression analyses were employed to establish the correlations between morning dry mouth and the clinical symptoms and comorbidities of OSA. RESULT 1291 participants (62.1±7.5 years; 501 males, 790 females) were included, of which 416 reported morning dry mouth (32.2%). 42.6% in the high-risk OSA group and 22.1% in the low-risk group reported morning dry mouth. Individuals with morning dry mouth also showed higher STOP-Bang scores (3.3±1.6 vs. 2.3±1.4, P<0.01). Significant associations were found between morning dry mouth and loud snoring, observed sleep apnea, daytime fatigue, and hyperlipidemia (P<0.01), but not with alcohol consumption, tea consumption, diabetes, or hypertension. CONCLUSION Morning dry mouth is associated with increased OSA risk and its clinical signs, suggesting its potential as an OSA screening symptom. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION This study has been registered at www.ClinicalTrials.gov (registration identifier: NCT03532893) on 21 May 2018.
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- Xiaoyu Ma
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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Wang H, Jin H, Chen Z, Li W, Ma J, Hu T, Liu Q, Zhang Y, Lin X, Xie Z. Azospirillum isscasi sp. nov., a bacterium isolated from rhizosphere soil of rice. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2024; 74. [PMID: 38214292 DOI: 10.1099/ijsem.0.006218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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A Gram-negative and rod-shaped bacterium, designated C340-1T, was isolated and screened from paddy soil in Zhongshan County, Guangxi Province, PR China. This strain grew at 20-42 °C (optimum, 37 °C), pH 5.0-9.0 (optimum, pH 7.0) and 0-4 % (w/v) NaCl (optimum, 0-1 %) on Reasoner's 2A medium. The strain could fix atmospheric nitrogen and acetylene reduction activity was recorded up to 120.26 nmol ethylene h-1 (mg protein)-1. Q-10 was the only isoprenoid quinone component; phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylcholine, an unidentified aminolipid and an unidentified polar lipid were the major polar lipids. Summed feature 8 (C18 : 1 ω7c and/or C18 : 1 ω6c) and summed feature 3 (C16 : 1 ω7c and/or C16 : 1 ω6c) were the primary cellular fatty acids. The genome of strain C340-1T was 6.18 Mb, and the G+C content was 69.0 mol%. Phylogenetic tree analysis based on 16S rRNA gene and 92 core genes showed that strain C340-1T was closely related to and clustered with the type strains Azospirillum brasilense JCM 1224T, Azospirillum argentinense Az39T, Azospirillum baldaniorum Sp245T and Azospirillum formosense JCM 17639T. The average nucleotide identity (ANI), average amino acid identity (AAI) and digital DNA-DNA hybridization (dDDH) values between strain C340-1T and the closely related type strains mentioned above were significantly lower than the threshold values for species classification (95-96 %, 95-96 % and 70 %, respectively). Based on phylogenetic, genomic, phenotypic, physiological and biochemical data, we have reason to believe that C340-1T represents a new species of the genus Azospirillum, for which the name Azospirillum isscasi sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is C340-1T(=CCTCC AB 2023105T=KCTC 8126T).
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- Hui Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- Wheat Research Institute, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450002, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, PR China
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- Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, Jiangsu Vocational College of Agriculture and Forestry, Jurong 212400, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, PR China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China
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- School of Geography, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, PR China
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Zhang G, Zhu Q, Zheng H, Zhang S, Ma J. Prediction of free radical reactions toward organic pollutants with easily accessible molecular descriptors. Chemosphere 2024; 346:140660. [PMID: 37951397 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Machine learning (ML) is becoming an efficient tool for predicting the fate of aquatic contaminants owing to the preponderance of big data. However, whether ML can "learn" the differences in reactivity among different free radicals has not yet been tested. In this work, the effectiveness of combining ML algorithms with molecular fingerprints to predict the reactivity of three free radicals was evaluated. First, a dataset containing 211 organic pollutants and their respective rate constants with the carbonate radical (CO3•-) was used to develop predictive models using both linear regression and ML methods. The use of topological atomic alignment information, in the form of the molecular access system (MACCS) and Morgan Fingerprint, and the electronic structure features (energy levels of the lowest unoccupied and highest occupied molecular orbitals, ELUMO and EHOMO, and the energy gap between ELUMO and EHOMO) gave satisfactory predictive performances (ML model with Random Forest algorithm with MACCS: RMSEtest = 0.787; linear regression model with energy levels: RMSEtest = 0.641). Additionally, the model interpretation correctly described that the key reactivity features for CO3•- were relatively close to those for SO4•- rather than those for •OH. These results suggest that combination of ML algorithms with easily accessible molecular fingerprints would be a powerful tool to accurately predict the radical reactions towards organic compounds.
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- Guoyang Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Institute of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Institute of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Ma J, Hao Z, Zhang Y, Li L, Huang X, Wang Y, Chen L, Yang G, Li W. Physical Contacts Between Mitochondria and WPBs Participate in WPB Maturation. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2024; 44:108-123. [PMID: 37942609 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.123.319939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Weibel-Palade bodies (WPBs) are endothelial cell-specific cigar-shaped secretory organelles containing various biologically active molecules. WPBs play crucial roles in thrombosis, hemostasis, angiogenesis, and inflammation. The main content of WPBs is the procoagulant protein vWF (von Willebrand factor). Physical contacts and functional cross talk between mitochondria and other organelles have been demonstrated. Whether an interorganellar connection exists between mitochondria and WPBs is unknown. METHODS We observed physical contacts between mitochondria and WPBs in human umbilical vein endothelial cells by electron microscopy and living cell confocal microscopy. We developed an artificial intelligence-assisted method to quantify the duration and length of organelle contact sites in live cells. RESULTS We found there existed physical contacts between mitochondria and WPBs. Disruption of mitochondrial function affected the morphology of WPBs. Furthermore, we found that Rab3b, a small GTPase on the WPBs, was enriched at the mitochondrion-WPB contact sites. Rab3b deficiency reduced interaction between the two organelles and impaired the maturation of WPBs and vWF multimer secretion. CONCLUSIONS Our results reveal that Rab3b plays a crucial role in mediating the mitochondrion-WPB contacts, and that mitochondrion-WPB coupling is critical for the maturation of WPBs in vascular endothelial cells.
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- Jing Ma
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Genetics of Birth Defects, Beijing Pediatric Research Institute, China (J.M., Z.H., W.L.)
- MOE Key Laboratory of Major Diseases in Children, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China (J.M., Z.H., W.L.)
- Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, China (J.M., Z.H., W.L.)
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Major Diseases in Children, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China (J.M., Z.H., W.L.)
- Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, China (J.M., Z.H., W.L.)
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- National Laboratory of Pattern Recognition, Institute of Automation (Y.Z., G.Y.), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China (Y.Z., G.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Cardiometabolic Molecular Medicine, Institute of Molecular Medicine, National Biomedical Imaging Center, School of Future Technology (L.L., L.C.), Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Biomedical Engineering Department (X.H.), Peking University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (Y.W.), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Cardiometabolic Molecular Medicine, Institute of Molecular Medicine, National Biomedical Imaging Center, School of Future Technology (L.L., L.C.), Peking University, Beijing, China
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- National Laboratory of Pattern Recognition, Institute of Automation (Y.Z., G.Y.), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China (Y.Z., G.Y.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Genetics of Birth Defects, Beijing Pediatric Research Institute, China (J.M., Z.H., W.L.)
- MOE Key Laboratory of Major Diseases in Children, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China (J.M., Z.H., W.L.)
- Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, China (J.M., Z.H., W.L.)
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Wang Q, Cui L, Wang X, Tan L, Ma J. A robust and precise centroid positioning method for the weak beacon spot in long-distance inter-satellite optical wireless communications. Opt Express 2024; 32:325-338. [PMID: 38175059 DOI: 10.1364/oe.511354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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The centroid estimation of the beacon spot is crucial to the pointing, acquisition, and tracking subsystem in inter-satellite optical wireless communication (IsOWC), especially for the received very weak beacon caused by a long link distance. In this work, we propose an accurate centroid positioning method to calculate the centroid of such a weak beacon with a low peak signal-to-noise ratio. The proposed method is based on the idea that uses the normalized amplitude of the gray gradient to enhance the weights near the center of the beacon spot. Both comparative numerical simulation and experimental verification are implemented, which demonstrate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method. Compared to the gray centroid method, interpolation-based method, Hough transform method, and Gaussian fitting method, the proposed method has stronger robustness and higher accuracy, which could be helpful to applications in IsOWC as well as beacon-based pointing and tracking systems.
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Ma J, Yang Z, Gao H, Huda N, Jiang Y, Liangpunsakul S. FK-binding protein 5: Possible relevance to the pathogenesis of metabolic dysfunction and alcohol-associated liver disease. J Investig Med 2024; 72:128-138. [PMID: 37807186 DOI: 10.1177/10815589231207793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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The FK506-binding protein (FKBP5) plays significant roles in mediating stress responses by interacting with glucocorticoids, participating in adipogenesis, and influencing various cellular pathways throughout the body. In this review, we described the potential role of FKBP5 in the pathogenesis of two common chronic liver diseases, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD). We provided an overview of the FK-binding protein family and elucidated their roles in cellular stress responses, metabolic diseases, and adipogenesis. We explored how FKBP5 may mechanistically influence the pathogenesis of MASLD and ALD and provided insights for further investigation into the role of FKBP5 in these two diseases.
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- Jing Ma
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Roudebush Veterans Administration Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Wang Y, Li L, Huang L, Ma J, Zheng L, Fritzsche K, Leonhart R, Toussaint AC, Schaefert R, Zhang L. Integrative group psychotherapy for patients with somatic symptom disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Psychiatry Res 2024; 331:115660. [PMID: 38061179 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2023.115660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/02/2024]
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The study aimed to determine whether specific integrative group psychotherapy (IGPT), based on CBT, combined with techniques of psychodynamic therapy and mindful body and emotional awareness is more effective than non-specific supportive group psychotherapy (SGPT) and treatment as usual (TAU) alone. A total of 120 SSD patients were randomly assigned to IGPT, SGPT or TAU groups. Both IGPT and SGPT showed significantly lower SSD-12 scores at the 4, 8, and 12-week follow-ups compared to TAU. No significant differences were observed between IGPT and SGPT at any follow-up point. These findings highlight the potential benefits of group psychotherapy in SSD treatment.
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- Yu Wang
- Mental Health Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Dianxin South Street, 28#, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Mental Health Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Dianxin South Street, 28#, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Research Management, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Mental Health Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Dianxin South Street, 28#, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Mental Health Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Dianxin South Street, 28#, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, University of Medicine, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Hamburg, Eppendorf, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, University of Basel and University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Mental Health Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Dianxin South Street, 28#, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Cheng H, Wang S, Huang A, Ma J, Gao D, Li M, Chen H, Guo K. HSF1 is involved in immunotherapeutic response through regulating APOJ/STAT3-mediated PD-L1 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma. Cancer Biol Ther 2023; 24:1-9. [PMID: 36482717 PMCID: PMC9746510 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2022.2156242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Hepatocellular cancer (HCC) is a serious illness with high prevalence and mortality throughout the whole world. For advanced HCC, immunotherapy is somewhat impactful and encouraging. Nevertheless, a substantial proportion of patients with advanced HCC are still unable to achieve a durable response, owing to heterogeneity from clonal variability and differential expression of the PD-1/PD-L1 axis. Recently, heat shock factor 1 (HSF1) is recognized as an important component of tumor immunotherapeutic response as well as related to PD-L1 expression in cancer. However, the mechanism of HSF1 regulating PD-L1 in cancer, especially in HCC, is still not fully clear. In this study, we observed the significantly positive correlation between HSF1 expression and PD-L1 expression in HCC samples; meanwhile combination expressions of HSF1 and PD-L1 served as the signature for predicting prognosis of patients with HCC. Mechanistically, HSF1 upregulated PD-L1 expression by inducing APOJ expression and activating STAT3 signaling pathway in HCC. In addition, we explored further the potential values of targeting the HSF1-APOJ-STAT3 axis against CD8+ T cells-mediated cancer cells cytotoxicity. These findings unveiled the important involvement of HSF1 in regulating PD-L1 expression in HCC as well as provided a novel invention component for improving the clinical response rate and efficacy of PD-1/PD-L1 blockade.
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- Hongxia Cheng
- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion Ministry of Education, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion Ministry of Education, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion Ministry of Education, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Women and Children Care Hospital, Guangxi, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion Ministry of Education, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion Ministry of Education, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion Ministry of Education, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion Ministry of Education, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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Yue Y, Yang Z, Wang F, Chen X, Huang Y, Ma J, Cai L, Yang M. Effects of Cascade Reservoirs on Spatiotemporal Dynamics of the Sedimentary Bacterial Community: Co-occurrence Patterns, Assembly Mechanisms, and Potential Functions. Microb Ecol 2023; 87:18. [PMID: 38112791 DOI: 10.1007/s00248-023-02327-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Dam construction as an important anthropogenic activity significantly influences ecological processes in altered freshwater bodies. However, the effects of multiple cascade dams on microbial communities have been largely overlooked. In this study, the spatiotemporal distribution, co-occurrence relationships, assembly mechanisms, and functional profiles of sedimentary bacterial communities were systematically investigated in 12 cascade reservoirs across two typical karst basins in southwest China over four seasons. A significant spatiotemporal heterogeneity was observed in bacterial abundance and diversity. Co-occurrence patterns in the Wujiang Basin exhibited greater edge counts, graph density, average degree, robustness, and reduced modularity, suggesting more intimate and stronger ecological interactions among species than in the Pearl River Basin. Furthermore, Armatimonadota and Desulfobacterota, identified as keystone species, occupied a more prominent niche than the dominant species. A notable distance-decay relationship between geographical distance and community dissimilarities was identified in the Pearl River Basin. Importantly, in the Wujiang Basin, water temperature emerged as the primary seasonal variable steering the deterministic process of bacterial communities, whereas 58.5% of the explained community variance in the neutral community model (NCM) indicated that stochastic processes governed community assembly in the Pearl River Basin. Additionally, principal component analysis (PCA) revealed more pronounced seasonal dynamics in nitrogen functional compositions than spatial variation in the Wujiang Basin. Redundancy analysis (RDA) results indicated that in the Wujiang Basin, environmental factors and in Pearl River Basin, geographical distance, reservoir age, and hydraulic retention time (HRT), respectively, influenced the abundance of nitrogen-related genes. Notably, these findings offer novel insights: building multiple cascade reservoirs could lead to a cascading decrease in biodiversity and resilience in the river-reservoir ecosystem.
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- Yihong Yue
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
- National Research Center for Edible Fungi Biotechnology and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Applied Mycological Resources and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
- Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, China.
- Observation and Research Station of Island and Coastal Ecosystems in the Western Taiwan Strait, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
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Ma J, Dai JX, Liu XW, Lin D. Correction: Genome-wide and expression analysis of B-box gene family in pepper. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:785. [PMID: 38110893 PMCID: PMC10726633 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09835-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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- Jing Ma
- Engineering Laboratory of Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Genetic Improvement and Breeding of Qingdao, College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, 700 Changcheng Road, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Genetic Improvement and Breeding of Qingdao, College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, 700 Changcheng Road, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Genetic Improvement and Breeding of Qingdao, College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, 700 Changcheng Road, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops of Shandong Province, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Genetic Improvement and Breeding of Qingdao, College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, 700 Changcheng Road, Qingdao, 266109, China.
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Ma J, Sun L, Gao F, Zhang S, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Ma H. A Review of Dual-Emission Carbon Dots and Their Applications. Molecules 2023; 28:8134. [PMID: 38138622 PMCID: PMC10745998 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28248134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Carbon dots (CDs), as a rising star among fluorescent nanomaterials with excellent optical properties and fascinating dual-emission characteristics, have attracted increasing attention in sensing, bio-imaging, drug delivery, and so on. The synthesis of dual-emission CDs (DE-CDs) and the establishment of ratiometric fluorescence sensors can effectively diminish background interference and provide more accurate results than single-emission CDs. Although DE-CDs have generated increased attention in many fields, the review articles about DE-CDs are still insufficient. Therefore, we summarized the latest results and prepared this review. This review first provides an overview of the primary synthesis route and commonly used precursors in DE-CDs synthesis. Then, the photoluminescence mechanism behind the dual-emission phenomenon was discussed. Thirdly, the application of DE-CDs in metal cation detection, food safety analysis, biosensing, cell imaging, and optoelectronic devices has been extensively discussed. Finally, the main challenges and prospects for further development are presented. This review presents the latest research progress of DE-CDs synthesis and its application in ratiometric sensing; hopefully, it can help and encourage researchers to overcome existing challenges and broaden the area of DE-CDs research.
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- Jing Ma
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology and Detection of Yan’an, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (J.M.); (S.Z.); (Y.W.); (H.M.)
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- Medical College of Yan’an University, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (L.S.); (Y.Z.)
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- Xi’an Zhongkai Environmental Testing Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710000, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology and Detection of Yan’an, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (J.M.); (S.Z.); (Y.W.); (H.M.)
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- Medical College of Yan’an University, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (L.S.); (Y.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology and Detection of Yan’an, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (J.M.); (S.Z.); (Y.W.); (H.M.)
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology and Detection of Yan’an, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (J.M.); (S.Z.); (Y.W.); (H.M.)
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology and Detection of Yan’an, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (J.M.); (S.Z.); (Y.W.); (H.M.)
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Ma W, Ma B, Ma J, Zhu R. RB1 5́UTR contains an IRES related to cell cycle control and cancer progression. Gene 2023; 887:147724. [PMID: 37604323 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2023.147724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Retinoblastoma gene1 (RB1) is the first tumor suppressor gene that stands as the guardian of the gate of the G1 period and plays a central role in proliferation and differentiation. However, no reports focused on the possible internal ribosome entry site (IRES) function of the RB1 gene flanking sequence. In this study, we constructed a bicistronic reporter with the RB1 5'untranslated region (5́UTR) inserted between two reporter coding regions. We found RB1 5'UTR harbors an IRES and has higher activity in cancer cell lines than normal cells. Besides, RB1 IRES acquired the highest activity in the G0/G1 phase of the cell cycle, and the RB1 5'UTR mutation collected from retinoblastoma decreased IRES activity compared with RB1 5'UTR wild-type. These data indicated that RB1 IRES is a mechanism of stress regulation and is related to cell cycle control and cancer progression.
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- Wennan Ma
- Changzhou Capmus of Hohai University, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province 213022, PR China
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- Changzhou Capmus of Hohai University, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province 213022, PR China
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- Nanjing Kingsley Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210000, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 214122, PR China.
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Xu Q, Zhou Q, Chen J, Li T, Ma J, Du R, Su M, Li J, Xu M, Sun S, Ma J, Ramanathan M, Zhang Z. The incidence of asthma attributable to temperature variability: An ecological study based on 1990-2019 GBD data. Sci Total Environ 2023; 904:166726. [PMID: 37659541 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Asthma, the second leading cause of death from chronic respiratory diseases, is associated with climate change, especially temperature changes. It is currently unclear about the relationship between long-term temperature variability and the incidence of asthma on a global scale. METHODS We used asthma incidence, demographic and socioeconomic data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Results Database, and environmental and geographical statistics from TerraClimate between 1990 and 2019 to determine the association between maximum temperature variability and asthma incidence. We also predicted the incidence of heat-related asthma in the future (2020-2100) under four shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs: 126, 245, 370, and 585). RESULTS Between 1990 and 2019, the global median incidence of asthma was 402.0 per 100,000 with a higher incidence (median: 1380.3 per 100,000) in children under 10 years old. We found that every 1 °C increase in maximum temperature variability increased the risk of asthma globally by 5.0 %, and the effect was robust for individuals living in high-latitude areas or aged from 50 to 70 years. By 2100, the average incidence of asthma is estimated to be reduced by 95.55 %, 79.32 %, and 40.02 % under the SSP126, SSP245, and SSP370 scenarios, respectively, compared to the SSP585 at latitudes >60°. CONCLUSION Our study provides evidence that maximum temperature variability is associated with asthma incidence. These findings suggest that implementing stricter mitigation and adaptation strategies may be importment in reducing asthma cases caused by climate change.
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- Qingsong Xu
- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China; Institute for Global Health and Development, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, USA
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China; Institute for Global Health and Development, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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Ma J, Li Q, Wang T, Lu H, Liu J, Cai R, Zhang Y, Zhang J, Xie X, Su J. A comprehensive review of Shengdeng in Tibetan medicine: textual research, herbal and botanical distribution, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1303902. [PMID: 38174223 PMCID: PMC10762315 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1303902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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"Shengdeng", a group of Tibetan medicines with diverse biological origins, has long been utilized in Tibet for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It showcases remarkable efficacy in alleviating rheumatism, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. This study aimed to clarify the plant species used as "Shengdeng" and summarize their botanical distribution, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology to promote its utilization and development. "Shengdeng" is derived from a remarkable collection of 14 plant species belonging to six distinct families. Extensive phytochemical investigations have led to the identification of 355 chemical constituents within "Shengdeng". Pharmacological studies conducted on "Shengdeng" have revealed a wide range of beneficial properties, including antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, antiviral, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-arthritic activities. Notably, flavonoids and triterpenoids emerge as the predominant groups among these constituents, contributing to the therapeutic potential and diverse applications of "Shengdeng". The present review provides a concise summary of the recent advancements in textual research concerning the herbal and botanical distribution, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of "Shengdeng". It is crucial to note that future research on "Shengdeng" should prioritize the analysis of its active ingredients and the establishment of rigorous quality standards. These aspects are essential for ensuring consistency, efficacy, and safety in its clinical application.
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- Jing Ma
- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Service of the Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Ma J, Lu H, Liu J, Wang T, Fu X, Xu X, Zhang Y, Zhang J, Xie X, Chen Y, Su J. 2D-HPLC-MS Technology Combined with Molecular Network for the Identification of Components in Tibetan medicine Aconitum pendulum. J Vis Exp 2023. [PMID: 38145379 DOI: 10.3791/66239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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In this study, a comprehensive approach was employed, utilizing 2D-HPLC-MS technology in conjunction with the molecular network to unravel the intricate chemical composition of the Tibetan medicinal plant APB. Through the implementation of 2D-HPLC, enhanced separation of complex mixtures was achieved, enabling the isolation of individual compounds for subsequent analysis. The molecular network approach further aided in elucidating structural relationships among these compounds, contributing to the determination of potential bioactive molecules. This integrated strategy efficiently identified a wide array of chemical components present within the plant. The findings revealed a diverse spectrum of chemical constituents within APB, including alkaloids, among others. This research not only advances understanding of the phytochemical profile of this traditional Tibetan medicine but also provides valuable insights into its potential therapeutic properties. The integration of 2D-HPLC-MS and molecular network proves to be a powerful tool for systematically exploring and identifying complex chemical compositions in herbal medicines, paving the way for further research and development in the field of natural product discovery.
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- Jing Ma
- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine;
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Phytochemical R&D of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University;
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- Ethnic Medicine Academic Heritage Innovation Research Center, Meishan Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine;
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Fu M, Chen Y, Jin W, Dai H, Zhang G, Fan K, Gao Y, Guan L, Chen J, Zhang C, Ma J, Wang C. A donor-acceptor (D-A) conjugated polymer for fast storage of anions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023:e202317393. [PMID: 38062863 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Organic electrode materials have attracted a lot interest in batteries in recent years. However, most of them still suffer from low performance such as low electrode potential, slow reaction kinetics, and short cycle life. In this work, we report a strategy of fabricating donor-acceptor (D-A) conjugated polymers for facilitating the charge transfer and therefore accelerating the reaction kinetics by using the copolymer (p-TTPZ) of dihydrophenazine (PZ) and thianthrene (TT) as a proof-of-concept. The D-A conjugated polymer as p-type cathode could store anions and exhibited high discharge voltages (two plateaus at 3.82 V, 3.16 V respectively), a reversible capacity of 152 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 , excellent rate performance with a high capacity of 124.2 mAh g-1 at 10 A g-1 (≈50 C) and remarkable cyclability. The performance, especially the rate capability was much higher than that of its counterpart homopolymers without D-A structure. As a result, the p-TTPZ//graphite full cells showed a high output voltage (3.26 V), a discharge specific capacity of 139.1 mAh g-1 at 0.05 A g-1 and excellent rate performance. This work provides a novel strategy for developing high performance organic electrode materials through molecular design and will pave a way towards high energy density organic batteries.
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- Manli Fu
- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Devices Application, Wenzhou Advanced Manufacturing Institute, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Devices Application, Wenzhou Advanced Manufacturing Institute, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- School of Integrated Circuits, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Devices Application, Wenzhou Advanced Manufacturing Institute, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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Ma J, Wang G, Zhu X, Li L, Wang L, Hao L, Gao L, Ma W, Zhang N. Combining CD4 count, CD8 count and CD4/CD8 ratio to predict risk of mortality among HIV-positive adults after therapy: a group-based multi-trajectory analysis. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1269650. [PMID: 38124745 PMCID: PMC10731246 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1269650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Introduction Previous studies have indicated different immunological recovery trajectories based on CD4 count or CD4/CD8 ratio. However, these immune indicators are interconnected, and relying solely on one indicator may lead to inaccurate estimates. Therefore, it is essential to develop a comprehensive trajectory model that integrates CD4 count, CD8 count and CD4/CD8 ratio. Methods We utilized a group-based multi-trajectory model to characterize the latent cluster of recovery based on measurements of CD4 count, CD8 count and CD4/CD8 ratio over a period of up to 96 months following ART initiation. Subsequently, we investigated the characteristics associated with trajectory groups, especially sex and age. Cox model and Kaplan-Meier survival curve were employed to assess differences in all-cause, AIDS-related and non-AIDS related mortality between trajectory groups. Results A total of 14,718 eligible individuals were followed for a median of 55 months. Longitudinal model identified four subgroups: group 1 (32.5%, low CD4 and CD4/CD8 inversion), group 2 (25.9%, high CD8 and CD4/CD8 inversion), group 3 (27.2%, slow recovery of CD4 and CD4/CD8 inversion) and group 4 (14.4%, rapid increase of CD4 and normal CD4/CD8). Immune recovery was slower in male than in female, and in elders than in youngers. Compared to group 2, group 1 (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR]=3.28; 95% CI 2.33-4.60) and group 3 (aHR=1.56; 95% CI 1.09-2.24) had increased risk of all-cause mortality after adjusting for other factors. Besides, group 1 (aHR=2.17) and group 3 (aHR=1.58) had higher risk of non-AIDS related mortality, and group 1 (aHR=5.92) had significantly increased risk of AIDS related mortality. Conclusion Longitudinal trajectory analysis of multiple immune indicators can be employed to guide targeted interventions among vulnerable populations in clinical practice.
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- Jing Ma
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Institute for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Control and Prevention, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Institute for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Control and Prevention, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Institute for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Control and Prevention, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Institute for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Control and Prevention, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Institute for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Control and Prevention, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Institute for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Control and Prevention, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Guan JH, Dang XJ, Ma J, Zhang SR, Li L, Zhang P, Zhang LX. [Diagnosis of bacterial and viral infection by HNL, SAA, PCT and CRP combined test]. Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2023; 57:2153-2158. [PMID: 38186170 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112150-20230830-00144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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The value of combined detection of neutrophil apolipoprotein (HNL), serum amyloid A (SAA), procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) in the differential diagnosis of bacterial and viral infectious diseases. A retrospective study was conducted to collect the clinical data of infected patients and healthy people in the clinical department of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital from September to December in 2022. 100 patients with confirmed infection were divided into bacterial infection group (n=50) and virus infection group (n=50), and 50 healthy people were selected as control group (n=50). Fasting venous blood was collected at the initial stage of admission or on the day of physical examination. HNL was detected by double antibody sandwich method, SAA and CRP were detected by nephelometry, and PCT was detected by chemiluminescence method. The efficacy of infection markers in the differential diagnosis of bacterial infection and viral infection in infected patients was evaluated. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of HNL, SAA, PCT and CRP in bacterial and viral infectious diseases; Logistic regression was used to analyze the influence of each index on the diagnostic efficiency. The results showed that the levels of HNL (126.60±33.32) ng/ml, PCT (28.02±11.37) ng/ml and CRP (36.13±14.37) mg/L in bacterial infection group were significantly higher than those of HNL (47.72±15.94) ng/ml, PCT (1.27±0.40) ng/ml, CRP (18.77±10.66) mg/L in virus group and HNL (38.21±12.53) ng/ml, PCT (0.38±0.12) ng/ml and CRP (4.13±1.07) mg/L in control group. The level of HNL increased most significantly (F=89.228, P<0.05). The area under ROC curve (AUC) from large to small was HNL+SAA+PCT+CRP (0.976), HNL (0.907), PCT (0.885), CRP (0.856), SAA (0.790), SAA/CRP (0.733). The level of SAA/CRP in virus infection group (94.05±3.75) was significantly higher than that in bacteria group (17.70±3.69) and control group (3.89±1.50) (F=84.005, P<0.05). The area under ROC curve (AUC) from large to small was HNL+SAA+PCT+CRP (0.986), SAA/CRP (0.956), SAA (0.878), HNL (0.768), CRP (0.742), PCT (0.730). In conclusion, HNL has the best auxiliary diagnostic efficacy in bacterial infection, followed by PCT; SAA/CRP has the best auxiliary diagnostic efficacy in viral infection, followed by SAA; the combined detection of serum HNL, SAA, PCT and CRP may be helpful for the differential diagnosis of bacterial and viral infections.
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- Medical Laboratory Center of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi 'an 710068, China
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- Medical Laboratory Center of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi 'an 710068, China
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- Medical Laboratory Center of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi 'an 710068, China
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- Medical Laboratory Center of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi 'an 710068, China
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- Medical Laboratory Center of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi 'an 710068, China
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- Medical Laboratory Center of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi 'an 710068, China
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- Medical Laboratory Center of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi 'an 710068, China
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Wang F, Ma J, Duan D, Liang X, Zhou K, Sun Y, Wang T, Yang G, Pei G, Lin H, Shi Y, Zhu Q, Li G, Hu H. Tailoring Ionic Liquid Chemical Structure for Enhanced Interfacial Engineering in Two-Step Perovskite Photovoltaics. Small 2023:e2307679. [PMID: 38054777 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Ionic liquids (ILs) have emerged as versatile tools for interfacial engineering in perovskite photovoltaics. Their multifaceted application targets defect mitigation at SnO2 -perovskite interfaces, finely tuning energy level alignment, and enhancing charge transport, meanwhile suppressing non-radiative recombination. However, the diverse chemical structures of ILs present challenges in selecting suitable candidates for effective interfacial modification. This study adopted a systematic approach, manipulating IL chemical structures. Three ILs with distinct anions are introduced to modify perovskite/SnO2 interfaces to elevate the photovoltaic capabilities of perovskite devices. Specifically, ILs with different anions exhibited varied chemical interactions, leading to notable passivation effects, as confirmed by Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculation. A detailed analysis is also conducted on the relationship between the ILs' structure and regulation of energy level arrangement, work function, perovskite crystallization, interface stress, charge transfer, and device performance. By optimizing IL chemical structures and exploiting their multifunctional interface modification properties, the champion device achieved a PCE of 24.52% with attentional long-term stability. The study establishes a holistic link between IL structures and device performance, thereby promoting wider application of ILs in perovskite-based technologies.
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- Fei Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Medical Intelligence and Innovation Academy, Southern University of Science and Technology Hospital, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Medical Intelligence and Innovation Academy, Southern University of Science and Technology Hospital, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- Department of Electronic and Information Engineering, Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Shenzhen Research Institute, Guangdong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Ahmadi AR, Song G, Gao T, Ma J, Han X, Hu MW, Cameron AM, Wesson RN, Philosophe B, Ottmann S, King E, Gurakar A, Qi L, Peiffer B, Burdick J, Anders R, Zhou Z, Lu H, Feng D, Chen CS, Qian J, Gao B, Zhu H, Sun Z. Discovery and characterization of cross-reactive intrahepatic antibodies in severe alcoholic hepatitis. eLife 2023; 12:RP86678. [PMID: 38055614 PMCID: PMC10699809 DOI: 10.7554/elife.86678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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The pathogenesis of antibodies in severe alcoholic hepatitis (SAH) remains unknown. We analyzed immunoglobulins (Ig) in explanted livers from SAH patients (n=45) undergoing liver transplantation and tissues from corresponding healthy donors (HD, n=10) and found massive deposition of IgG and IgA isotype antibodies associated with complement fragment C3d and C4d staining in ballooned hepatocytes in SAH livers. Ig extracted from SAH livers, but not patient serum exhibited hepatocyte killing efficacy. Employing human and Escherichia coli K12 proteome arrays, we profiled the antibodies extracted from explanted SAH, livers with other diseases, and HD livers. Compared with their counterparts extracted from livers with other diseases and HD, antibodies of IgG and IgA isotypes were highly accumulated in SAH and recognized a unique set of human proteins and E. coli antigens. Further, both Ig- and E. coli-captured Ig from SAH livers recognized common autoantigens enriched in several cellular components including cytosol and cytoplasm (IgG and IgA), nucleus, mitochondrion, and focal adhesion (IgG). Except IgM from primary biliary cholangitis livers, no common autoantigen was recognized by Ig- and E. coli-captured Ig from livers with other diseases. These findings demonstrate the presence of cross-reacting anti-bacterial IgG and IgA autoantibodies in SAH livers.
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- Ali Reza Ahmadi
- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Laboratory of Liver Diseases, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH)BaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Center for Translational Biomedical Research and Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina Research CampusKannapolisUnited States
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- Laboratory of Liver Diseases, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH)BaltimoreUnited States
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- Laboratory of Liver Diseases, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH)BaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Food Safety/Hygiene and Risk Management, National Cheng Kung UniversityTainanTaiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Laboratory of Liver Diseases, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH)BaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreUnited States
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Lei Y, Xie X, Ma H, Ma J. Vitality of Intralayer Vibration in hBN for Effective Long-Range Interlayer Hole Transfer across High Barriers in MoSe 2/hBN/WSe 2 Heterostructures. J Phys Chem Lett 2023:11190-11199. [PMID: 38055859 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c03040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Introducing the two-dimensional (2D) hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) between 2D transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) layers promises convenient manipulation of the interlayer exciton (IX) and interlayer charge transfer in TMD/hBN/TMD heterostructures, while the role of inserted hBN layers during IX formation is controversial. Employing ab initio nonadiabatic molecular dynamics (NAMD) simulations and the electron-phonon coupling model, we systematically investigate interlayer hole transfer in MoSe2/WSe2 bilayers intercalated by hBN layers with various thicknesses. The conventional direct hole transfer from MoSe2 to WSe2 is decelerated by 2-3 orders of magnitude after the hBN insertion. Meanwhile, a novel channel intermediated by a deeper hole of WSe2 becomes dominant, where the intralayer shear mode of hBN plays a crucial role by reducing the energy barriers for this new channel. The unique role of hBN layers is revealed for the first time, enriching the knowledge of the underlying microscopic mechanisms and providing instructive guidance to practical van der Waals optoelectronic devices.
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- Yuli Lei
- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Qingdao Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences, Qingdao Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Qingdao Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences, Qingdao Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Song D, Ding T, Zhai W, Shao L, Guo N, Jiang L, Zhang W, Zhao F, Wang J, Wang J, Ma J, Yan L. Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of small molecule fluorescent probes targeting EGFR for tumor detection and treatment. Analyst 2023; 148:6325-6333. [PMID: 37947047 DOI: 10.1039/d3an01675g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a tyrosine kinase receptor that plays a crucial role in cell differentiation and tumor progression, and its overexpression is closely associated with the development and metastasis of multiple cancers. The development of a fluorescent probe capable of targeting EGFR while simultaneously integrating diagnostic and therapeutic functions could have a profound impact on the treatment of related cancers. In this study, we developed a series of EGFR-targeting probes that consisted of an environment-sensitive 1,8-naphthalimide fluorophore, a linker unit and a targeting unit (gefitinib), using a coupling strategy. The synthesized probes were first evaluated for their spectroscopic properties and cytotoxicities against different cell lines, which were selected based on their intrinsic EGFR expression levels. Remarkably, among the probes tested, GP1 showed outstanding environmental sensitivity and exhibited a specific response to tumor cells that overexpress EGFR. Furthermore, the representative probe GP1 was evaluated for its EGFR-specific targeting ability in live-cell fluorescence imaging and in vivo xenograft imaging, as well as its in vivo anti-tumor activity. The results showed that the probe GP1 had excellent EGFR-specific targeting ability, exhibited competitive replacement behavior towards the EGFR inhibitor gefitinib, and demonstrated potent anti-tumor effects in a CT-26 tumor-bearing mouse model. Overall, as a turn-on EGFR targeting fluorescent ligand, GP1 holds immense promise as a valuable tool for tumor detection and treatment.
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- Depu Song
- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine and Immuno-Engineering of Henan Province, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard medical school, 125 Nushua St, Boston, MA, 02149, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, N. Jinming Ave., Kaifeng, Henan, 475004, China.
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Huang P, Meng L, Pang J, Huang H, Ma J, He L, Amani P. Development of a high-performance label-free electrochemical immunosensor for early cancer diagnosis using anti-CEA/Ag-MOF/GO/GCE nanocomposite. Environmental Research 2023; 238:117178. [PMID: 37734580 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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In order to detect carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) as a tumor marker in lung cancer for early cancer diagnosis, this study aimed to develop a label-free electrochemical immunosensor based on the immobilization of an Anti-CEA antibody on a metal-organic framework (MOF)-graphene oxide nanocomposite modified glassy carbon electrode (Anti-CEA/Ag-MOF/GO/GCE). Ag-MOF/GO nanocomposite was prepared on the GCE surface using the ultrasonic irradiation method, and Anti-CEA antibody was subsequently immobilized on the surface. Analysis of the crystal structure and morphology of the modified electrode using FE-SEM and XRD revealed that the correct combination of GO nanosheets and Ag-MOF nanoparticles produced a high surface area to trap the antibodies. Electrochemical tests utilizing the CV and DPV methods revealed that the immunosensor's sensitivity, stability, and selectivity were improved by Anti-CEA/Ag-MOF/GO/GCE. Results showed that, with a detection limit of 0.005 ng/mL, the change in the reduction peak current was inversely correlated with the logarithm concentration of CEA in the range of 10-3 to 5000 ng/mL. The suggested CEA immunosensor's applicability in a human serum sample was investigated, and findings of analytical studies via standard addition technique for both ELISA and DPV assays revealed that significant agreement existed between the outcomes of the two assays. Additionally, the recoveries ranged from 99.00% to 99.25%, and all relative standard deviations (RSDs) for the sample detections were below 5.01%, indicating satisfactory accuracy in results measured with the proposed CEA immunosensor, indicating that the prepared CEA immunosensor in this study can be used in clinical applications and human fluids.
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- Peng Huang
- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Guangxi, 533000, China
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- Center for Systemic Inflammation Research (CSIR), School of Preclinical Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Guangxi, 533000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Guangxi, 533000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Guangxi, 533000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Guangxi, 533000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Guangxi, 533000, China
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran.
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Deep learning forms a bridge between the local features of molecular fragments/localized orbitals and the global properties of complex systems, enabling multi-scale simulations of complex chemical systems and reaction processes.
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- Wei Li
- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Institute of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Institute of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Institute of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, China
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Ma J, Hua Z, Noreen S, Malik Z, Riaz M, Kamran M, Ali S, Elshikh MS, Chen F. Chemical and mechanical coating of sulfur on baby corn biochar and their role in soil Pb availability, uptake, and growth of tomato under Pb contamination. Environ Pollut 2023; 338:122654. [PMID: 37778489 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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In recent ages, industrial revolution and natural weathering processes have been increasing lead (Pb) contamination in agricultural soils, therefore, green remediation technologies are becoming attractive and cost-effective. In the current pot study, 1% and 2% (w/w) application rates of sulfur (S) alone and novel chemo-mechanically S-modified baby corn biochars (CSB and MSB) were applied in a Pb-contaminated (500 mg/kg) soil to evaluate tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) growth, Pb uptake and its soil availability. The results from SEM-EDS and XRD patterns confirmed the S enrichment on the surface of baby-corn biochar. Further, Pb treatment alone imposed a significant reduction in biomass accumulation, photosynthetic pigments, antioxidative mechanism, root traits, and Pb-tolerance index because of increased soil Pb availability and its uptake, translocation and biological accumulation in various tissues of tomato. However, incorporation of lower rate of elemental S (1%) and higher rates of biochars, especially chemically S-modified biochar, CSB (2%) significantly improved dry biomass production, Pb-tolerance index, physiological attributes and antioxidative defense system of tomato plants. These results might be due to a prominent decrease in soil Pb availability by 37.5%, Pb concentration in shoot by 66.7% and root by 58.3%, soil to root transfer by 33.8%, and root to shoot transfer by 20.2% in tomato plants under 2% application rate of CSB, as compared with the Pb treatment without any amendment. Moreover, sulfur treatment induced a significant impact in reduction of soil pH (from 8.97-7.47) as compared to the biochar treatments under Pb-toxicity. The current findings provided an insight that 2% chemically S-modified biochar (CSB) has significant potential to improve the tomato growth by reducing Pb bioavailability in the Pb-contaminated soil, compared to the S alone and MSB amendments.
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- Jing Ma
- School of Public Administration, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- School of Public Administration, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan; CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan; Department of Biological Sciences and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Public Administration, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
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Zhao L, Tian C, Yang Y, Guan H, Wei Y, Zhang Y, Kang X, Zhou L, Li Q, Ma J, Wan L, Zheng Y, Tong X. Practice and principle of traditional Chinese medicine for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Front Med 2023; 17:1014-1029. [PMID: 38157191 DOI: 10.1007/s11684-023-1040-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has played an important role in the prevention and treatment of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic in China. The integration of Chinese and Western medicine is an important feature of Chinese COVID-19 prevention and treatment. According to a series of evidence-based studies, TCM can reduce the infection rate of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in high-risk groups. For patients with mild and moderate forms of COVID-19, TCM can relieve the related signs and symptoms, shorten the period of nucleic-acid negative conversion, and reduce conversion rate to the severe form of the disease. For COVID-19 patients with severe and critical illnesses, TCM can improve inflammatory indicators and blood oxygen saturation, shorten the hospital stay, and reduce the mortality rate. During recovery, TCM can improve patients' symptoms, promote organ function recovery, boost the quality of patients' life, and reduce the nucleic-acid repositive conversion rate. A series of mechanism research studies revealed that capability of TCM to treat COVID-19 through antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects, immune regulation, and protection of organ function via a multicomponent, multitarget, and multipathway approach.
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- Linhua Zhao
- Institute of Metabolic Diseases, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Institute of Metabolic Diseases, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- National Center for Integrative Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Institute of Metabolic Diseases, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Institute of Metabolic Diseases, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Institute of Metabolic Diseases, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Institute of Metabolic Diseases, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Institute of Metabolic Diseases, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Institute of Metabolic Diseases, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China
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- Institute of Metabolic Diseases, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China.
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Ma J, Chen X, Xue R, Wang F, Dong J, Tao N, Qin Z. Cinnamaldehyde inhibits cytokine storms induced by the ORF3a protein of SARS-CoV-2 via ROS-elimination in activated T cells. Phytother Res 2023; 37:6006-6020. [PMID: 37726983 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Cytokine storms are the cause of complications in patients with severe COVID-19, and it becomes the target of therapy. Several natural compounds were selected to screen the inhibitory effect on T-cell proliferation by Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) and cytokine production by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Open reading frame 3a (ORF3a) of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) stimulates the specific T-cell activation model in vivo and in vitro. The coculture system included the macrophage cell line RAW264.7 and splenocytes. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and glycolysis in T cells were evaluated. Cinnamaldehyde effectively inhibits cytokine storms both in vitro and in vivo. It decreased inflammatory cytokine (such as IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-2) production by murine peripheral blood cells upon direct stimulation with ConA, after immunization with the MHV-A59 virus or ORF3a peptide from SARS-CoV-2. Cinnamaldehyde restored the percentage of T cells, which was originally decreased in the peripheral blood and splenocytes of ORF3a-immunized mice. In a coculture system, cinnamaldehyde reduced the secretion of inflammatory cytokines from macrophages in a T-cell dependent manner. Furthermore, cinnamaldehyde decreased the ROS level in activated T cells, which in turn reduced glycolysis and the activation of T cells. Cinnamaldehyde can be used as a candidate molecule for COVID-19.
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- Jing Ma
- Medical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceuticals, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceuticals, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Medical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Medical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Cell Biology, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin (DRFZ), an Institute of the Leibniz Association, Berlin, Germany
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- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceuticals, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Medical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceuticals, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Qin X, Luo J, Ma J, Cao X, Zhao J, Jiang J, Zhang Y, Zeng L, Fan L. Prospective cohort study of parathyroid function and quality of life after total thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer: robotic surgery vs. open surgery. Int J Surg 2023; 109:3974-3982. [PMID: 37755372 PMCID: PMC10720820 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare robot-assisted thyroidectomy (RT) and open thyroidectomy (OT) through a prospective cohort study focusing on the rate of postoperative hypoparathyroidism, efficacy, and quality of life (QoL). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA Hypoparathyroidism is a frequent complication after thyroidectomy. Reducing the risk of hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy is a crucial and difficult task for thyroid surgeons. METHODS We prospectively enroled 306 patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma into an RT group and OT group. The former used "super-meticulous" capsular dissection) and the latter used traditional meticulous capsular dissection. Patients were evaluated by scales [Short Form (SF)-36, Visual Impairment Scale (VIS), Swallowing Impairment Scale (SIS), Neck Impairment Scale (NIS), Scar questionnaire (SCAR-Q)]. RESULTS The rates of transient hypoparathyroidism, permanent hypoparathyroidism, and transient hypocalcemia after surgery in the OT group and RT group were significantly different ( P <0.001). SIS and VIS scores in the two groups were significantly different ( P <0.001). SF-36 showed significant differences ( P <0.001) in the subsections of "physiological function", "body pain", "general health", "vitality", "social function", "role emotional", and "mental health" between the two groups. SCAR-Q showed that the length and appearance of scars showed significant differences between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS RT with Super-meticulous capsular dissection can protect parathyroid function and improve postoperative QoL, and could be a new option for robot-assisted surgery against thyroid cancer.
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Southwest Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of the Army Military Medical University, Gaotanyan Street 29, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Southwest Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of the Army Military Medical University, Gaotanyan Street 29, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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Zhang C, Wei CJ, Jin Z, Ma J, Shen YE, Yu Q, Fan YB, Xiong H, Que CL. Characteristics and feasibility of ambulatory respiratory assessment of paediatric neuromuscular disease: an observational retrospective study. Int J Neurosci 2023; 133:1045-1054. [PMID: 35289716 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2022.2042691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the characteristics of respiratory involvement in Chinese paediatric neuromuscular disease (NMD) at early stage and to explore convenient monitoring methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS Children with NMD (age < 18) diagnosed at a multidisciplinary joint NMD clinic at Peking University First Hospital from January 2016 to April 2021 were included. Overnight polysomnography (PSG) and pulmonary function test (PFT) data were analysed, and the characteristics of four groups: congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD), congenital myopathy, spinal muscular atrophy, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) were compared. RESULTS A total of 83 children with NMD were referred for respiratory assessment, of who 80 children underwent PSG; 41 performed spirometry and 38, both. The duration of pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) <90% over apnoea and hypopnoea index (AHI) was lowest in DMD and significantly different from CMD (p = 0.033). AHI was positively correlated with the oxygen desaturation index (ODI) (r = 0.929, p = 0.000). The peak expiratory flow (PEF) were positively correlated with forced vital capacity (FVC), both as actual values and percent pred, respectively (r = 0.820, 0.719, p = 0.000). ROC derived sensitivity and specificity of prediction of AHI > 15/h or duration of SpO2<90% ≥ 60 min from FVC <51% pred was 75.8% and 85.7%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS AHI and hypoxia burden were independent factors in children with NMD in PSG and attention needed to be paid in both. FVC might be a daytime predictor for significant sleep-disordered breathing or hypoxia. Nocturnal consecutive oximetry with diurnal peak flow measurement may be convenient and effective for home monitoring at early stage of respiratory involvement.
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- Cheng Zhang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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Wang Y, Shojaie A, Randolph T, Knight P, Ma J. GENERALIZED MATRIX DECOMPOSITION REGRESSION: ESTIMATION AND INFERENCE FOR TWO-WAY STRUCTURED DATA. Ann Appl Stat 2023; 17:2944-2969. [PMID: 38149262 PMCID: PMC10751029 DOI: 10.1214/23-aoas1746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Motivated by emerging applications in ecology, microbiology, and neuroscience, this paper studies high-dimensional regression with two-way structured data. To estimate the high-dimensional coefficient vector, we propose the generalized matrix decomposition regression (GMDR) to efficiently leverage auxiliary information on row and column structures. GMDR extends the principal component regression (PCR) to two-way structured data, but unlike PCR, GMDR selects the components that are most predictive of the outcome, leading to more accurate prediction. For inference on regression coefficients of individual variables, we propose the generalized matrix decomposition inference (GMDI), a general high-dimensional inferential framework for a large family of estimators that include the proposed GMDR estimator. GMDI provides more flexibility for incorporating relevant auxiliary row and column structures. As a result, GMDI does not require the true regression coefficients to be sparse, but constrains the coordinate system representing the regression coefficients according to the column structure. GMDI also allows dependent and heteroscedastic observations. We study the theoretical properties of GMDI in terms of both the type-I error rate and power and demonstrate the effectiveness of GMDR and GMDI in simulation studies and an application to human microbiome data.
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- Yue Wang
- Department of Biostatistics and Informatics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Washington
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- Public Health Sciences Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
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Huang X, Qiu X, Wang W, Li J, Li Z, Yu X, Ma J, Wang Y. Activating Organic Electrode via Trace Dissolved Organic Molecules. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:25604-25613. [PMID: 37968563 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c06668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Organic electrode materials have gained attention for their tunable structures and sustainability, but their low electronic conductivity requires the use of large amounts of carbon additives (30 wt %) and low mass loadings (<2 mg cm-2) in electrodes. Here, we synthesize dibenzo[b,i]phenazine-5,7,12,14-tetrone (DPT) as a cathode active material for an aqueous Zn battery and find that Zn2+ storage dominates the cathode reaction. This battery demonstrates high capacity (367 mAh g-1), high-rate performance, and superlong life (12000 cycles). Remarkably, despite DPT's insulative nature, even with a high mass loading (10 mg cm-2) and only 10 wt % carbon additives, the DPT-based cathode exhibits promising performance due to trace dissolved discharge product (DPTx-). During discharge, the DPT is reduced to trace amounts of dissolved DPTx- at the cathode surface, which in turn reduces the remaining solid DPT as a redox mediator. Furthermore, dissolution-redeposition results in the reduction of DPT size and the formation of pores, further activating the electrode.
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- Xin Huang
- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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Ma J, Li Y, Wang CC, Wang P. Superior Removal of Vanadium(V) from Simulated Groundwater with a Fe-Based Metal-Organic Framework Immobilized on Cotton Fibers. Langmuir 2023; 39:16863-16872. [PMID: 37963178 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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A suitable adsorbent is essential in the process of removing hazardous vanadium(V) from actual groundwater. In this work, MIL-88A(Fe)/cotton (MC) was employed to eliminate V(V) from simulated vanadium-contaminated groundwater. The findings demonstrated that MC exhibited an exceptional performance in removing V(V), displaying a maximum adsorption capacity of 218.71 mg g-1. MC exhibits great promise as an adsorbent for V(V) elimination in an extensive pH range spanning 3 to 11. Even in the presence of high levels of competing ions such as Cl-, NO3-, and SO42-, MC demonstrated remarkable specificity in adsorbing V(V). The results of column experiments and co-occurring ions influence tests indicate that MC is a potential candidate for effectively treating actual vanadium-contaminated groundwater. The effluent could meet the vanadium content restriction of 50 μg L-1 required in China's drinking water sources. Regeneration of MC can be performed easily without experiencing significant capacity loss. The results obtained from this research indicate the promising potential of MC in mitigating vanadium pollution.
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- Jing Ma
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Building Structure and Environment Remediation, School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
- Beijing Energy Conservation & Sustainable Urban and Rural Development Provincial and Ministry Co-construction Collaboration Innovation Center, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Building Structure and Environment Remediation, School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
- Beijing Energy Conservation & Sustainable Urban and Rural Development Provincial and Ministry Co-construction Collaboration Innovation Center, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Building Structure and Environment Remediation, School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
- Beijing Energy Conservation & Sustainable Urban and Rural Development Provincial and Ministry Co-construction Collaboration Innovation Center, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Building Structure and Environment Remediation, School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
- Beijing Energy Conservation & Sustainable Urban and Rural Development Provincial and Ministry Co-construction Collaboration Innovation Center, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
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Zhao X, Hu Y, Xiao W, Ma Y, Shen D, Jiang Y, Shen Y, Wang S, Ma J. Efficacy of mesenchymal stromal cells in the treatment of unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion in mice: An analytical and systematic review of meta-analyses. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0294855. [PMID: 38011163 PMCID: PMC10681256 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion (URSA) remains an intractable reproductive dilemma due to the lack of understanding of the pathogenesis. This study aimed to evaluate the preclinical evidence for the mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) treatment for URSA. METHODS A meticulous literature search was independently performed by two authors across the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and PubMed databases from inception to April 9, 2023. Each study incorporated was assessed using the Systematic Review Centre for Laboratory Animal Experimentation (SYRCLE) risk of bias tool. The amalgamated standardized mean difference (SMD) accompanied by 95% confidence interval (CI) were deduced through a fixed-effects or random-effects model analysis. RESULTS A total of ten studies incorporating 140 mice were subjected to data analysis. The MSC treatment yielded a significant reduction in the abortion rate within the URSA model (OR = 0.23, 95%CI [0.17, 0.3], P<0.00001). Moreover, it elicited a positive modulatory impact on the expression profiles of several inflammatory cytokines in the decidual tissue of URSA murine models, inclusive of IL4 (SMD 1.63, 95% CI [0.39, 2.86], P = 0.01), IL10 (SMD 1.60, 95% CI [0.58, 2.61], P = 0.002), IFN-γ (SMD -1.66, 95%CI [-2.79, -0.52], P = 0.004), and TNF-α (SMD -1.98, 95% CI [-2.93, -1.04], P< 0.0001). Subgroup analyses underscored that the administration mode of intraperitoneal and uterine horn injections, and sources of bone MSCs and adipose-derived MSCs contributed positively to the expression of IL4, IL10, and decreased the expression of IFN-γ in decidual tissue of URSA (P<0.05). Conversely, the tail vein injections subgroup was observed with no statistical significance (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS The findings underscore the considerable potential of MSCs in URSA therapy. Nonetheless, the demand for enhanced transparency in research design and direct comparisons between various MSC sources and administration routes in URSA is paramount to engendering robust evidence that could pave the way for successful clinical translation.
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- Xiaoxuan Zhao
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Gynecology, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310007, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Gynecology, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310007, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Gynecology, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310007, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Gynecology, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310007, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Gynecology, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310007, China
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Xiao X, Feng J, Ma J, Xia X, Liu X, Zhang J, Ding C, Pang X, Zhang A. Design, Synthesis, and Pharmacological Evaluation of Multisubstituted Pyrido[4,3- d]pyrimidine Analogues Bearing Deuterated Methylene Linkers as Potent KRAS G12D Inhibitors. J Med Chem 2023; 66:15524-15549. [PMID: 37921024 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c01724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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The breakthrough in drug development of KRASG12C inhibitors provides inspiration for targeting alternative KRAS mutations, especially the most prevalent KRASG12D variant. Based on the structural analysis of MRTX1133 in complex with KRASG12D, a comprehensive structure-activity study was conducted, which led to the discovery of several compounds (22, 28, and 31) that showed higher potency in suppressing the clonogenic growth of KRASG12D-dependent cancer cells. These new compounds markedly and selectively inhibited the binding of RBD peptide to GTP-bound KRASG12D with IC50 values between 0.48 and 1.21 nM. These new inhibitors were found to have dose-dependent anti-tumor efficacy in the AsPC-1 xenograft mouse models with a tumor growth inhibition of approximately 70% at a dose of 20 mg/kg twice daily (i.p.). Despite the non-optimal pharmacokinetic properties similar to those of MRTX1133, the high in vitro and in vivo potency of these new inhibitors call for further profiling.
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- Xuanzheng Xiao
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center for Drug Target Identification and Delivery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center for Drug Target Identification and Delivery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- Southern Medical University Affiliated Fengxian Hospital, The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong Province, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center for Drug Target Identification and Delivery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Lingang Laboratory, Shanghai 200210,China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center for Drug Target Identification and Delivery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center for Drug Target Identification and Delivery, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Lingang Laboratory, Shanghai 200210,China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- National Key Laboratory of Innovative Immunotherapy, Shanghai 200240, China
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Hu Y, Liang J, Gu Y, Yang S, Zhang W, Tie Z, Ma J, Jin Z. Sandwiched Epitaxy Growth of 2D Single-Crystalline Hexagonal Bismuthene Nanoflakes for Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. Nano Lett 2023; 23:10512-10521. [PMID: 37930183 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c03310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) bismuthene is predicted to possess intriguing physical properties, but its preparation remains challenging due to the high surface energy constraint. Herein, we report a sandwiched epitaxy growth strategy for the controllable preparation of 2D bismuthene between a Cu foil substrate and a h-BN covering layer. The top h-BN layer plays a crucial role in suppressing the structural transformation of bismuthene and compensating for the charge transfer from the bismuthene to the Cu(111) surface. The bismuthene nanoflakes present a superior thermal stability up to 500 °C in air, attributed to the passivation effect of the h-BN layer. Moreover, the bismuthene nanoflakes demonstrate an ultrahigh faradaic efficiency of 96.3% for formate production in the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction, which is among the highest reported for Bi-based electrocatalysts. This study offers a promising approach to simultaneously synthesize and protect 2D bismuthene nanoflakes, which can be extended to other 2D materials with a high surface energy.
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- Yi Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
- Jiangsu BTR Nano Technology Co., Ltd., Changzhou, Jiangsu 213200, P. R. China
- Nanjing Tieming Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Nanjing, Jiangsu 210093, P. R. China
- Suzhou Tierui New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Suzhou, Jiangsu 215228, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, P. R. China
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Zhang J, Bao Q, Song N, Li C, Ma J. The upregulation of circFoxp1 influences keloid by promoting cell proliferation. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:12998-13009. [PMID: 37993257 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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As a result of abnormal wound healing in susceptible individuals, keloids are characterized by hyperproliferation of fibroblasts and excessive deposition of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Current surgical and therapeutic modalities provide limited satisfactory results. Circular ribonucleic acids (circRNAs) play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of various fibrotic diseases, but the potential biological function and expression profile of circRNAs in keloid formation remain unknown. In this study, we explored the function of circFoxp1 on keloid formation. Methods: Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) results revealed that circFoxp1 expression was higher in the keloid tissues. Furthermore, RNA-fluorescence in situ hybridization (RNA-FISH) and RNAscope illustrated that circFoxp1 was present in the cytoplasm. Subsequent cellular experiments demonstrated that circFoxp1 overexpression enhanced proliferation, migration, and ECM deposition. In addition, apoptosis was inhibited. Cell proliferation, inflammatory response, and oxidative phosphorylation of fibroblasts were also observed by RNA sequencing and were closely related to scar formation. The therapeutic potential of circFoxp1 was investigated by establishing keloid implantation models. In vivo, circFoxp1 can promote fibroblast proliferation and ECM deposition. RNA pull-down and western blot assays verified the interaction of circFoxp1 with RACK1. The present study reveals that circFoxp1 contributes to the pathological hyperplasia of keloid, which may improve inflammation and cell proliferation. Our data indicate that circFoxp1 may serve as a novel, promising therapeutic target, presenting a new avenue for understanding the underlying pathogenesis of keloid.
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- Jing Zhang
- Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, ENT Institute, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Key Laboratory for The Genetics of Developmental and Neuropsychiatric Disorders (Ministry of Education), Bio-X Institutes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, ENT Institute, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Weigao Fenwei Health Technology Development (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, ENT Institute, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Ding C, Ma J, Teng Y, Chen S. The Effect of Plasma Treatment on the Mechanical and Biological Properties of Polyurethane Artificial Blood Vessel. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:7231. [PMID: 38005160 PMCID: PMC10673499 DOI: 10.3390/ma16227231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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In recent years, the incidence of cardiovascular disease has increased annually, and the demand for artificial blood vessels has been increasing. Due to the formation of thrombosis and stenosis after implantation, the application of many materials in the human body has been inhibited. Therefore, the choice of surface modification process is very important. In this paper, small-diameter polyurethane artificial blood vessels were prepared through electrospinning, and their surfaces were treated with plasma to improve their biological properties. The samples before and after plasma treatment were characterized by SEM, contact angle, XPS, and tensile testing; meanwhile, the cell compatibility and blood compatibility were evaluated. The results show that there are no significant changes to the fiber morphology or diameter distribution on the surface of the sample before and after plasma treatment. Plasma treatment can increase the proportion of oxygen-containing functional groups on the surface of the sample and improve its wettability, thereby increasing the infiltration ability of cells and promoting cell proliferation. Plasma treatment can reduce the risk of hemolysis, and does not cause platelet adhesion. Due to the etching effect of plasma, the mechanical properties of the samples decreased with the extension of plasma treatment time, which should be used as a basis to balance the mechanical property and biological property of artificial blood vessels. But on the whole, plasma treatment has positive significance for improving the comprehensive performance of samples.
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- Cheng Ding
- School of Materials and Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan 114051, China;
- Shi-Changxu Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China;
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- Shi-Changxu Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China;
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- School of Materials and Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan 114051, China;
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- Shi-Changxu Innovation Center for Advanced Materials, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China;
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Liu YJ, Zhang Y, Bian Y, Sang Q, Ma J, Li PY, Zhang JH, Feng XS. The environmental sources of benzophenones: Distribution, pretreatment, analysis and removal techniques. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2023; 267:115650. [PMID: 37939555 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Benzophenones (BPs) have wide practical applications in real human life due to its presence in personal care products, UV-filters, drugs, food packaging bags, etc. It enters the wastewater by daily routine activities such as showering, impacting the whole aquatic system, then posing a threat to human health. Due to this fact, the monitoring and removal of BPs in the environment is quite important. In the past decade, various novel analytical and removal techniques have been developed for the determination of BPs in environmental samples including wastewater, municipal landfill leachate, sewage sludge, and aquatic plants. This review provides a critical summary and comparison of the available cutting-edge pretreatment, determination and removal techniques of BPs in environment. It also focuses on novel materials and techniques in keeping with the concept of "green chemistry", and describes on challenges associated with the analysis of BPs, removal technologies, suggesting future development strategies.
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- Ya-Jie Liu
- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Hematology Laboratory, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110022, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Strategic Drugs, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology Institution, Beijing 100850, China
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- Hematology Laboratory, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110022, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China.
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Barajas JM, Umeda M, Contreras L, Khanlari M, Westover T, Walsh MP, Xiong E, Yang C, Otero B, Arribas-Layton M, Abdelhamed S, Song G, Ma X, Thomas ME, Ma J, Klco JM. UBTF Tandem Duplications in Pediatric MDS and AML: Implications for Clinical Screening and Diagnosis. medRxiv 2023:2023.11.13.23298320. [PMID: 38014207 PMCID: PMC10680889 DOI: 10.1101/2023.11.13.23298320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Recent genomic studies in adult and pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML) demonstrated recurrent in-frame tandem duplications (TD) in exon 13 of upstream binding transcription factor (UBTF). These alterations, which account for ~4.3% of AMLs in childhood and up to 3% in adult AMLs under 60, are subtype-defining and associated with poor outcomes. Here, we provide a comprehensive investigation into the clinicopathological features of UBTF-TD myeloid neoplasms in childhood, including 89 unique pediatric AML and 6 myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) cases harboring a tandem duplication in exon 13 of UBTF. We demonstrate that UBTF-TD myeloid tumors are associated with dysplastic features, low bone marrow blast infiltration, and low white blood cell count. Furthermore, using bulk and single-cell analyses, we confirm that UBTF-TD is an early and clonal event associated with a distinct transcriptional profile, whereas the acquisition of FLT3 or WT1 mutations is associated with more stem cell-like programs. Lastly, we report rare duplications within exon 9 of UBTF that phenocopy exon 13 duplications, expanding the spectrum of UBTF alterations in pediatric myeloid tumors. Collectively, we comprehensively characterize pediatric AML and MDS with UBTF-TD and highlight key clinical and pathologic features that distinguish this new entity from other molecular subtypes of AML.
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- Juan M. Barajas
- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Computational Biology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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Jia JG, Zhao CC, Wei YF, Zhai ZM, Bao SS, Jacobson AJ, Ma J, Zheng LM. Macroscopic Helical Assembly of One-Dimensional Coordination Polymers: Helicity Inversion Triggered by Solvent Isomerism. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:23948-23962. [PMID: 37886816 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c05552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Assembling macroscopic helices with controllable chirality and understanding their formation mechanism are highly desirable but challenging tasks for artificial systems, especially coordination polymers. Here, we utilize solvents as an effective tool to induce the formation of macroscopic helices of chiral coordination polymers (CPs) and manipulate their helical sense. We chose the Ni/R-,S-BrpempH2 system with a one-dimensional tubular structure, where R-,S-BrpempH2 stands for R-,S-(1-(4-bromophenyl)ethylaminomethylphosphonic acid). The morphology of the self-assemblies can be controlled by varying the cosolvent in water, resulting in the formation of twisted ribbons of R-,S-Ni(Brpemp)(H2O)·H2O (R-,S-2T) in pure H2O; needle-like crystals of R-,S-Ni(Brpemp)(H2O)2·1/3CH3CN (R-,S-1C) in 20 vol % CH3CN/H2O; nanofibers of R-,S-Ni(Brpemp)(H2O)·H2O (R-,S-3F) in 20-40 vol % methanol/H2O or ethanol/H2O; and superhelices of R-,S-Ni(Brpemp)(H2O)·H2O (R-,S-4H or 5H) in 40 vol % propanol/H2O. Interestingly, the helicity of the superhelix can be controlled by using a propanol isomer in water. For the Ni/R-BrpempH2 system, a left-handed superhelix of R-4H(M) was obtained in 40 vol % NPA/H2O, while a right-handed superhelix of R-5H(P) was isolated in 40 vol % IPA/H2O. These results were rationalized by theoretical calculations. Adsorption studies revealed the chiral recognition behavior of these compounds. This work may contribute to the development of chiral CPs with a macroscopic helical morphology and interesting functionalities.
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- Jia-Ge Jia
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
- Magnetism Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, College of Materials and Chemistry, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Institute, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Texas Center for Superconductivity, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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- Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Institute, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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Wang Z, Jia X, Ma J, Zhang Y, Sun Y, Bo X. Global profiling of the proteome, phosphoproteome, and N-glycoproteome of protoscoleces and adult worms of Echinococcus granulosus. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1275486. [PMID: 38026665 PMCID: PMC10654641 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1275486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Introduction Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a chronic zoonosis caused by infection with the metacestode of the Echinococcus granulosus. A unique characteristic of E. granulosus protoscolex (PSC) is their ability to develop bidirectionally into an adult worm in the definitive host or a secondary hydatid cyst in the intermediate host. Furthermore, cestodes have a complex life cycle involving different developmental stages; however, the mechanisms underlying this development remain unknown. Several studies have demonstrated that certain matrix proteins undergo posttranslational modifications (PTMs), including phosphorylation and glycosylation, which have important regulatory effects on their functional properties. Methods Systematic analyses of the proteome, phosphorylated modified proteome, and glycosylated modified proteome of protoscoleces (PSCs) and adult worms were performed using a proteomic strategy. Data are available via ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD043166. Results In total, 6,407 phosphorylation sites and 1757 proteins were quantified. Of these, 2032 phosphorylation sites and 770 proteins were upregulated, and 2,993 phosphorylation sites and 1,217 proteins were downregulated in adult worms compared to PSCs. A total of 612 N-glycosylation sites were identified in the 392 N-glycoproteins. Of these, 355 N-glycosylation sites and 212 N-glycoproteins were quantified. Of these, 90 N-glycosylation sites and 64 N-glycoproteins were upregulated, and 171 N-glycosylation sites and 126 N-glycoproteins were downregulated in adult worms compared to PSCs. GO enrichment analysis indicated that the differentially expressed phosphoproteins were mainly enriched in the regulation of oxidoreduction coenzyme metabolic processes, myelin sheath, and RNA helicase activity, whereas the differentially expressed N-glycoproteins were enriched in the cellular response to unfolded proteins, endoplasmic reticulum lumen, and nucleic acid binding. KEGG enrichment analysis indicated that the differently expressed phosphoproteins were mainly enriched in RNA transport, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, HIF-1 signaling pathway and pyruvate metabolism. Differentially expressed N-glycoproteins were enriched in the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, ECM-receptor interactions, and protein processing in the endoplasmic reticulum. Discussion To our knowledge, this study is the first global phosphoproteomic and N-glycoproteomic analysis of E. granulosus, which provides valuable information on the expression characteristics of E. granulosus and provides a new perspective to elucidate the role of protein phosphorylation and N-glycosylation in the development of E. granulosus.
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- Zhengrong Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi, China
- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi, China
- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi, China
- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi, China
- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi, China
- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi, China
- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Science, Shihezi, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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Zhang Y, Li Z, Li J, Ding X, Ma J. Comparison of Different Prediction Models for Unplanned Interruption of Continuous Renal Replacement Treatment: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Analyses. Blood Purif 2023; 53:114-122. [PMID: 37918370 DOI: 10.1159/000534718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study will systematically search and evaluate the prediction models for unplanned interruption of continuous renal replacement treatment (CRRT) and to provide a reference for building a higher quality prediction model for unplanned interruption of CRRT. METHODS PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), SinoMed, and Wanfang Database were systematically searched for studies on prediction models for unexpected interruption of CRRT. The languages were limited to Chinese and English. The search time limit was from the establishment of the database to June 30, 2023. Two researchers screened the literature and extracted the data independently, and the risk of bias and applicability of the included literature were analyzed using the risk of bias assessment tool for predictive model studies. RESULTS A total of nine studies were included, and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve ranged from 0.679 to 0.997. The applicability of the prediction model in seven studies was good and in two studies was poor. CONCLUSION More attention should be paid to the effectiveness of different risk assessment methods in future construction, so as to obtain better risk prediction models with high accuracy and provide certain reference and basis for formulating relevant prevention strategies.
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- Yanting Zhang
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Clinical Research Center of Hubei Critical Care Medicine, Wuhan, China,
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Clinical Research Center of Hubei Critical Care Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Clinical Research Center of Hubei Critical Care Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Clinical Research Center of Hubei Critical Care Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Clinical Research Center of Hubei Critical Care Medicine, Wuhan, China
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Guo R, Zou Y, Zhang S, An J, Zhang G, Du X, Gong H, Xiong S, Long Y, Ma J. Preclinical validation of a novel deep learning-based metal artifact correction algorithm for orthopedic CT imaging. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2023; 24:e14166. [PMID: 37787513 PMCID: PMC10647951 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To validate a novel deep learning-based metal artifact correction (MAC) algorithm for CT, namely, AI-MAC, in preclinical setting with comparison to conventional MAC and virtual monochromatic imaging (VMI) technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS An experimental phantom was designed by consecutively inserting two sets of pedicle screws (size Φ 6.5 × 30-mm and Φ 7.5 × 40-mm) into a vertebral specimen to simulate the clinical scenario of metal implantation. The resulting MAC, VMI, and AI-MAC images were compared with respect to the metal-free reference image by subjective scoring, as well as by CT attenuation, image noise, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), and correction accuracy via adaptive segmentation of the paraspinal muscle and vertebral body. RESULTS The AI-MAC and VMI images showed significantly higher subjective scores than the MAC image (all p < 0.05). The SNRs and CNRs on the AI-MAC image were comparable to the reference (all p > 0.05), whereas those on the VMI were significantly lower (all p < 0.05). The paraspinal muscle segmented on the AI-MAC image was 4.6% and 5.1% more complete to the VMI and MAC images for the Φ 6.5 × 30-mm screws, and 5.0% and 5.1% for the Φ 7.5 × 40-mm screws, respectively. The vertebral body segmented on the VMI was closest to the reference, with only 3.2% and 7.4% overestimation for Φ 6.5 × 30-mm and Φ 7.5 × 40-mm screws, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Using metal-free reference as the ground truth for comparison, the AI-MAC outperforms VMI in characterizing soft tissue, while VMI is useful in skeletal depiction.
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- Rui Guo
- Department of RadiologyXinjiang Production & Construction Corps HospitalUrumqiChina
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- Department of RadiologyXinjiang Production & Construction Corps HospitalUrumqiChina
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- Department of RadiologyXinjiang Production & Construction Corps HospitalUrumqiChina
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- Department of RadiologyXinjiang Production & Construction Corps HospitalUrumqiChina
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- Department of RadiologyXinjiang Production & Construction Corps HospitalUrumqiChina
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- Department of RadiologyXinjiang Production & Construction Corps HospitalUrumqiChina
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- Department of RadiologyXinjiang Production & Construction Corps HospitalUrumqiChina
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- Department of RadiologyXinjiang Production & Construction Corps HospitalUrumqiChina
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Zhao MJ, Zhang YN, Zhao YP, Chen XB, Han BS, Ding N, Gu YQ, Wang SS, Ma J, Liu ML. Altered microRNA expression profiles of human spermatozoa in normal fertile men of different ages. Asian J Androl 2023; 25:737-744. [PMID: 37147937 DOI: 10.4103/aja20238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are mediators of the aging process. The purpose of this work was to analyze the miRNA expression profiles of spermatozoa from men of different ages with normal fertility. Twenty-seven donors were divided into three groups by age (Group A, n = 8, age: 20-30 years; Group B, n = 10, age: 31-40 years; and Group C, n = 9, age: 41-55 years) for high-throughput sequencing analysis. Samples from 65 individuals (22, 22, and 21 in Groups A, B, and C, respectively) were used for validation by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). A total of 2160 miRNAs were detected: 1223 were known, 937 were newly discovered and unnamed, of which 191 were expressed in all donors. A total of 7, 5, and 17 differentially expressed microRNAs (DEMs) were found in Group A vs B, Group B vs C, and Group A vs C comparisons, respectively. Twenty-two miRNAs were statistically correlated with age. Twelve miRNAs were identified as age-associated miRNAs, including hsa-miR-127-3p, mmu-miR-5100_L+2R-1, efu-miR-9226_L-2_1ss22GA, cgr-miR-1260_L+1, hsa-miR-652-3p_R+1, pal-miR-9993a-3p_L+2R-1, hsa-miR-7977_1ss6AG, hsa-miR-106b-3p_R-1, hsa-miR-186-5p, PC-3p-59611_111, hsa-miR-93-3p_R+1, and aeca-mir-8986a-p5_1ss1GA. There were 9165 target genes of age-associated miRNAs. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis of the target genes identified revealed enrichment of protein binding, membrane, cell cycle, and so on. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis of age-related miRNAs for target genes revealed 139 enriched pathways, such as signaling pathways regulating stem cell pluripotency, metabolic pathways, and the Hippo signaling pathway. This suggests that miRNAs play a key role in male fertility changes with increasing age and provides new evidence for the study of the mechanism of age-related male fertility decline.
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- Ming-Jia Zhao
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Male Reproductive Health, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
- Department of Reproduction and Genetics, Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Tangshan 063000, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Male Reproductive Health, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Family Planning and Reproductive Medicine, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Family Planning and Reproductive Medicine, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Reproduction and Genetics, Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Tangshan 063000, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Male Reproductive Health, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
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- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Male Reproductive Health, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Institute of Reproductive Health Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050071, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Institute of Reproductive Health Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050071, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Male Reproductive Health, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
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Gong H, Jang J, Deng Y, Ma J, Zhang Y, Zhou Y, Zhang Y, Sun W. Effect and mechanism of DC magnetic field combined with calcium chloride on saltiness and flavor enhancement of low salt pork gel. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113235. [PMID: 37803549 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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This study intended to investigate the synergistic effect of direct current magnetic field (DC-MF) and calcium chloride (CaCl2) on improving the saltiness and quality of pork gel and to explore the potential adjustment mechanisms involved. Pork mince was subjected to low-salt treatment of DC-MF for 3 h (T1), CaCl2 substitution (T2) or DC-MF combined with CaCl2 (T3) respectively under high and low salt controls (HC and LC). Heat-induced gels of pork mince were prepared and analyzed in terms of gel texture, saltiness perception, moisture status, salt release and protein structure. Results indicated that DC-MF combined with CaCl2 treatment could reduce the addition of sodium chloride by 5% while maintaining the saltiness and overall acceptability of mince as well as improving its texture and yield. Further studies revealed that DC-MF in concert with CaCl2 treatment could not only increase the moisture content of mince gel, but also enhance saltiness perception by causing gel matrix to release salt-bearing juices under external forces. The energy spectrum analysis also illustrated that co-treatment technique could avoid the salt loss of minced meat during cooking process. Finally, a possible potential regulatory mechanism was speculated that the synergistic action of DC-MF and CaCl2 could alter the gel texture and sodium salt availability by modifying protein conformation and inducing a competitive binding reaction site for calcium and sodium ions. In conclusion, synergistic treatment by DC-MF and CaCl2 was a potential strategy in meat salt reduction.
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- Honghong Gong
- College of Life Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434023, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434023, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434023, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434023, PR China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434023, PR China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434023, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434023, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei 434023, PR China.
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Lu X, Yue J, Liu Q, He S, Dong Y, Zhang M, Qi Y, Yang M, Zhang W, Xu H, Lu Q, Ma J. Thigh muscle fat fraction is independently associated with impaired glucose metabolism in individuals with obesity. Endocr Connect 2023; 12:e230248. [PMID: 37855334 PMCID: PMC10620449 DOI: 10.1530/ec-23-0248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Background The aim of this study was to address the intramuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) accumulation in the lower extremities and further detect the relationship between adipose tissue (AT) distribution in the muscle and glucose metabolism in subjects with obesity. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in 120 Chinese obese adults (80 male and 40 female) with BMI ≥ 28 kg/m2. MRI was applied to access the IMAT content in lower extremities. The oral glucose tolerance test was used to evaluate the glucose metabolism and insulin secretion in all individuals. The correlations between glucose metabolism and the fat content of the lower extremities were further assessed. Results Among 120 included subjects, 54 were classified as subjects with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) and 66 with impaired glucose regulation (IGR). We presented that those with IGR had higher fat accumulation in semitendinosus, adductor magnus, gracilis and sartorius than those with NGT (all P < 0.05). In sex-specific analyses, females have higher IMAT in adductor magnus than males (P < 0.001). Males with IGR had higher fat fraction of semitendinosus and sartorius than those with NGT (P = 0.020, P = 0.014, respectively). Logistic regression analyses revealed that IMAT content in semitendinosus was the independent factor of IGR in individuals with obesity after adjustment for age, gender, triglycerides, creatinine and albumin (odds ratio: 1.13, 95% CI: 1.02-1.26, P = 0.024). Conclusions Increased adipose tissue accumulation in thigh muscles was associated with glucose dysregulation in patients with obesity. IMAT content in semitendinosus may serve as a possible risk factor for impaired glucose metabolism.
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- Xiaobing Lu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Wang J, Zhao R, Cao H, Yin Z, Ma J, Xing Y, Zhang W, Chang X, Guo J. A novel autosomal dominant ERLIN2 variant activates endoplasmic reticulum stress in a Chinese HSP family. Ann Clin Transl Neurol 2023; 10:2139-2148. [PMID: 37752894 PMCID: PMC10646992 DOI: 10.1002/acn3.51902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) has been reported rarely because of a monoallelic variant in ERLIN2. The present study aimed at describing a novel autosomal dominant ERLIN2 pedigree in a Chinese family and exploring the possible mechanism of HSP caused by ERLIN2 variants. METHODS The proband and his family underwent a comprehensive medical history inquiry and neurological examinations. Whole-exome sequencing was performed on the proband, and Sanger sequencing was performed on some family members. HeLa cell lines and mouse primary cortical neurons were used for immunofluorescence (IF) and reverse transcription-PCR (RT-PCR). RESULTS Seven patients were clinically diagnosed with pure spastic paraplegia in four consecutive generations with the autosomal dominant inheritance model. All patients presented juvenile-adolescent onset and gradually worsening pure HSP phenotype. Whole-exome sequencing of the proband and Sanger sequencing of all available family members identified a novel heterozygous c.212 T>C (p.V71A) variant in exon 8 of the ERLIN2 gene. The c.212 T>C demonstrated a high pathogenic effect score through functional prediction. RT-PCR and IF analysis of overexpressed V71A revealed an altered ER morphology and increased XBP-1S mRNA levels, suggesting the activation of ER stress. Overexpression of V71A in primary cultured cortical neurons promoted axon growth. INTERPRETATION The novel c.212 T>C heterozygous variant in human ERLIN2 caused pure HSP. Moreover, c.212 T>C heterozygous variant in ERLIN2 increased ER stress and affected axonal development.
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- Juan Wang
- Department of NeurologyFirst Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- Department of NeurologyFirst Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- Department of NeurologyFirst Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- Department of NeurologyFirst Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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- Department of NeurologyFirst Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityTaiyuanChina
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Zhang H, Zhao R, Ma J, Zhang J, Wang J, Chang X, Guo J, Zhang W. Hyperhomocysteinemia in patients with riboflavin-responsive multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency. Muscle Nerve 2023; 68:750-757. [PMID: 37606529 DOI: 10.1002/mus.27960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION/AIMS Riboflavin-responsive multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (RR-MADD) is an autosomal recessive disease chiefly caused by variants of ETFDH affecting fatty acid metabolism. In our cohort, hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) was common. In this study we aimed to identify the association between RR-MADD and HHcy. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of 13 patients with RR-MADD. Thirty-three healthy controls were recruited, and logistic regression was used to investigate the association between RR-MADD and HHcy. Muscle tissues from six patients and six controls without myopathies were collected to measure the levels of flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), an active form of riboflavin. Whole-exome sequencing was performed to identify the disease-associated variants. RESULTS The RR-MADD patients had a higher prevalence of HHcy (9 of 12) than controls (6 of 33, P < .001). In the multivariate analysis, RR-MADD was positively related to HHcy (P = .014). Muscular FAD levels were decreased in RR-MADD patients (P = .006). Thirteen variants (8 reported and 5 novel) were identified in ETFDH. Of these, c.250G > A was the most common pathogenic variant with an allelic frequency of 4 of 20. DISCUSSION HHcy was associated with RR-MADD and may aid in the diagnosis of the disease. Our findings expand the mutational spectrum of RR-MADD.
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- Huiqiu Zhang
- Department of Neurology, First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- First Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, First Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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Wang S, Ma J, Li X, Xian X, Tan G, Cai H, Yang B, Zhang A, Guo J, Gu G, Meng Z, Fu B. EGR-1 Contributes to Pulmonary Edema by Regulating the Epithelial Sodium Channel in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury. Immunol Invest 2023; 52:925-939. [PMID: 37732637 DOI: 10.1080/08820139.2023.2256778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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Acute lung injury (ALI) is a common lung disease with increasing morbidity and mortality rates due to the lack of specific drugs. Impaired alveolar fluid clearance (AFC) is a primary pathological feature of ALI. Epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) is a primary determinant in regulating the transport of Na+ and the clearance of alveolar edema fluid. Therefore, ENaC is an important target for the development of drugs for ALI therapy. However, the role of ENaC in the progression of ALI remains unclear. Inhibition of early growth response factor (EGR-1) expression has been reported to induce a protective effect on ALI; therefore, we evaluated whether EGR-1 participates in the progression of ALI by regulating ENaC-α in alveolar epithelium. We investigated the potential mechanism of EGR-1-mediated regulation of ENaC in ALI. We investigated whether EGR-1 aggravates the pulmonary edema response in ALI by regulating ENaC. ALI mouse models were established by intrabronchial injection of lipopolysaccharides (LPS). Lentiviruses with EGR-1 knockdown were transfected into LPS-stimulated A549 cells. We found that EGR-1 expression was upregulated in the lung tissues of ALI mice and in LPS-induced A549 cells, and was negatively correlated with ENaC-α expression. Knockdown of EGR-1 increased ENaC-α expression and relieved cellular edema in ALI. Moreover, EGR-1 regulated ENaC-α expression at the transcriptional level, and correspondingly promoted pulmonary edema and aggravated ALI symptoms. In conclusion, our study demonstrated that EGR-1 could promote pulmonary edema by downregulating ENaC-α at the transcriptional level in ALI. Our study provides a new potential therapeutic strategy for treatment of ALI.
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- Song Wang
- Precision Biomedical Laboratory, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Office of Academic Research, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, China
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- Precision Biomedical Laboratory, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Liaocheng Woman and Child Health Care Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China
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- Precision Biomedical Laboratory, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Central Laboratory, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Precision Biomedical Laboratory, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Precision Biomedical Laboratory, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Biomedical Laboratory, Medical School of Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- Precision Biomedical Laboratory, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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Ma J, He S, Li M, Peng Y, Yang X, Chen L, Jia Q, Liu Y. RUNX1 predicts poor prognosis and correlates with tumor progression in clear cell renal carcinoma. Pathol Res Pract 2023; 251:154886. [PMID: 37844486 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Runt-related transcription factor 1 (RUNX1), also called acute myeloid leukaemia 1, is a member of RUNX family of transcription factors. This family is composed of evolutionarily conserved transcription factors that function as critical lineage determinants in various tissues, however its function in cancer development and clinical significance in RCC are still unknown. METHODS We used paraffin-embedded tumor tissues from 100 patients and fresh-harvested and paired adjacent normal renal tissues from 15 RCC patients who underwent primary surgical resection in Xijing Hospital between 2018 and 2022. The expression level of RUNX1 was evaluated by immunohistochemistry and Western Blot. RUNX1 promoted tumor cells proliferation, migration and invasion were verified by CCK-8, wound-healing and transwell assays. Finally, we constructed a xenografts model of the 786-O cell lines to observe the effect of RUNX1 on tumorigenesis in vivo. RESULTS TCGA database showed higher RUNX1 expression levels in KIRC (kidney renal clear cell carcinoma). In overall survival analysis, RCC patients with higher RUNX1 expression level would have a shorter survival period than those with lower expression. Similarly, immunohistochemical results of our cohort also showed that RUNX1 was over-expression in cancer tissues than in corresponding non-cancer tissues. We also proved this result at protein level by western-blot. Meanwhile, prognostic and OS analyses of our cohort showed that the RUNX1 expression level was an individual prognostic factor in RCC patients. CCK-8, wound-healing and transwell assays proved that the overexpression of RUNX1 in Caki-1 cells promoted the proliferation, migration and invasion of the cells. Knocking down RUNX1 in 786-O cells inhibited the proliferation, migration and invasion of cells. The experimental results of xenografts model in nude mice showed that the knockdown of RUNX1 in 786-O cells slowed down the growth of tumor. CONCLUSION RUNX1 is a poor prognostic factor of clear cell renal carcinoma, which may provide a novel therapeutic target for ccRCC.
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- Jing Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pathology, Xijing Hospital and School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an-Xianyang New Ecomic Zone, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pathology, Xijing Hospital and School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pathology, Xijing Hospital and School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital, Northwest University, Xi'an, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pathology, Xijing Hospital and School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.
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