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Xiao Z, Li Y, Zhao P, Wu X, Luo G, Peng S, Liu H, Tang C, Liu Z. Molecular mechanism of the spider toxin κ-LhTx-I acting on the bacterial voltage-gated sodium channel NaChBac. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:924661. [PMID: 35991876 PMCID: PMC9386039 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.924661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The bacterial sodium channel NaChBac is the prokaryotic prototype for the eukaryotic NaV and CaV channels, which could be used as a relatively simple model to study their structure–function relationships. However, few modulators of NaChBac have been reported thus far, and the pharmacology of NaChBac remains to be investigated. In the present study, we show that the spider toxin κ-LhTx-1, an antagonist of the KV4 family potassium channels, potently inhibits NaChBac with an IC50 of 491.0 ± 61.7 nM. Kinetics analysis revealed that κ-LhTx-1 inhibits NaChBac by impeding the voltage-sensor activation. Site-directed mutagenesis confirmed that phenylalanine-103 (F103) in the S3–S4 extracellular loop of NaChBac was critical for interacting with κ-LhTx-1. Molecular docking predicts the binding interface between κ-LhTx-1 and NaChBac and highlights a dominant hydrophobic interaction between W27 in κ-LhTx-1 and F103 in NaChBac that stabilizes the interface. In contrast, κ-LhTx-1 showed weak activity on the mammalian NaV channels, with 10 µM toxin slightly inhibiting the peak currents of NaV1.2–1.9 subtypes. Taken together, our study shows that κ-LhTx-1 inhibits the bacterial sodium channel, NaChBac, using a voltage-sensor trapping mechanism similar to mammalian NaV site 4 toxins. κ-LhTx-1 could be used as a ligand to study the toxin–channel interactions in the native membrane environments, given that the NaChBac structure was successfully resolved in a nanodisc.
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Sebesta C, Torres Hinojosa D, Wang B, Asfouri J, Li Z, Duret G, Jiang K, Xiao Z, Zhang L, Zhang Q, Colvin VL, Goetz SM, Peterchev AV, Dierick HA, Bao G, Robinson JT. Subsecond multichannel magnetic control of select neural circuits in freely moving flies. NATURE MATERIALS 2022; 21:951-958. [PMID: 35761060 PMCID: PMC10965118 DOI: 10.1038/s41563-022-01281-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Precisely timed activation of genetically targeted cells is a powerful tool for the study of neural circuits and control of cell-based therapies. Magnetic control of cell activity, or 'magnetogenetics', using magnetic nanoparticle heating of temperature-sensitive ion channels enables remote, non-invasive activation of neurons for deep-tissue applications and freely behaving animal studies. However, the in vivo response time of thermal magnetogenetics is currently tens of seconds, which prevents precise temporal modulation of neural activity. Moreover, magnetogenetics has yet to achieve in vivo multiplexed stimulation of different groups of neurons. Here we produce subsecond behavioural responses in Drosophila melanogaster by combining magnetic nanoparticles with a rate-sensitive thermoreceptor (TRPA1-A). Furthermore, by tuning magnetic nanoparticles to respond to different magnetic field strengths and frequencies, we achieve subsecond, multichannel stimulation. These results bring magnetogenetics closer to the temporal resolution and multiplexed stimulation possible with optogenetics while maintaining the minimal invasiveness and deep-tissue stimulation possible only by magnetic control.
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Xia Y, Li J, Xiao Z, Zhou X, Zhang J, Huang H, Gan Y, He X, Zhang W. Argyrodite Solid Electrolyte-Integrated Ni-Rich Oxide Cathode with Enhanced Interfacial Compatibility for All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:33361-33369. [PMID: 35834669 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c08940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) paired with an argyrodite sulfide solid electrolyte have become a candidate to take the world by storm for achieving high energy and safety. However, the undesirable interface design between a sulfide solid electrolyte and cathode is difficult to address its scalability production challenge. Particularly, the inferior interfacial contact between a sulfide solid electrolyte and cathode is an intractable obstacle for the large-scale commercial application of ASSLBs. Herein, an elaborately designed conformally in situ integration of a sulfide solid electrolyte onto a Ni-rich oxide cathode is proposed to overcome this issue through a facile tape casting method. In this unique integrated electrode structure, the sulfide solid electrolyte intimately makes contact with the Ni-rich oxide cathode, which significantly strengthens the solid-solid interfacial compatibility, as well as decreases the interfacial reaction resistances, thereby enabling rapid Li+ transportation and a stable interfacial structure. As a result, ASSLBs consisting of a sulfide solid electrolyte-integrated Ni-rich oxide cathode and Li anode exhibit high discharge capacity, excellent cyclic stability, and remarkable rate performance, which are superior to the cells with segregated structures composed of a Ni-rich oxide cathode, sulfide solid electrolyte, and Li anode. The features clearly indicate that the advanced interfacial contact between the cathode and solid electrolyte is responsible for ASSLBs with low polarization and fast reaction kinetics. Therefore, this work provides a rational proof-of-concept fabrication protocol for the reliable interfacial structure design of high-performance ASSLBs.
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Jiang F, Xiao Z, Wang T, Wang J, Bie L, Saleh L, Frey K, Zhang L, Wang J. Rapid and sensitive multiplex detection of COVID-19 antigens and antibody using electrochemical immunosensor-/aptasensor-enabled biochips. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:7285-7288. [PMID: 35678120 PMCID: PMC9238363 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc01598f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We report protein- and aptamer-based electrochemical biochips for low-cost, one-step, sensitive and accurate multiplex detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) and nucleocapsid (N) proteins, and IgG antibody in unprocessed clinical samples, allowing citizens to achieve rapid diagnosis at home or in community settings. Electrochemical biochips for low-cost, one-step, sensitive and accurate multiplex detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike and nucleocapsid proteins, and IgG antibody in clinical samples.![]()
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Liu XX, Wang MJ, Kan QN, Li C, Xiao Z, Jiang YH, Li W, Li X, Jiang ZY. Kukoamine A Improves Mycoplasma pneumoniae Pneumonia by Regulating miR-222-3p/Superoxide Dismutase 2. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:2064013. [PMID: 35774277 PMCID: PMC9239828 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2064013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) represents a common respiratory disease in children patients. Kukoamine A (KuA) is a spermine alkaloid found in the Chinese herb Cortex Lycii radices, which has a variety of pharmacological properties. However, no study has been reported on the role of KuA in MPP. Exosomes, a type of lipid bilayer-enclosed extracellular vesicles, can be delivered to the target cells, where they regulate function and physiology. With the use of human alveolar basal epithelial cells (HABECs) as an in vitro model, in this study, we sought to characterize the changes in levels of superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2) and proinflammatory cytokines including IL-6 and TNF-α in HABECs in response to exosomes, which were isolated from peripheral blood serum of MPP patients. We found that, compared to normal, MPP patients exhibited a significant up-regulated miR-222-3p. Further, exosomal miR-222-3p downregulated SOD2 activity but promoted nuclear NF-κB activity and expression of IL-6 and TNF-α in HABECs, ultimately leading to an oxidative stress condition. Interestingly, such stimulating effects were attenuated by the pretreatment of KuA. This study suggests a critical role possessed by KuA in MPP by regulating the miR-222-3p/SOD2 axis, which represents a promising strategy for the treatment of MPP.
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Yu S, Xiao Z, Ou Yang X, Wang X, Zhang D, Li C. Untargeted metabolomics analysis of the plasma metabolic signature of moderate-to-severe acne. Clin Chim Acta 2022; 533:79-84. [PMID: 35728701 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2022.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous units and sebaceous glands. This study aimed to find out metabolites and metabolite pathways abnormal in moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris patients. METHODS The plasma metabolites LC-MS/MS analysis was conducted on 30 moderate-to-severe acne patients and 32 healthy controls. Multivariate data analyses were applied to identify the distinguishing metabolites. RESULTS Totally, 63 significant differential metabolites and 40 metabolic pathways were significantly changed. The top 3 metabolites on the basis of their VIP scores obtained from the PLS-DA were 2-Oxoadipic acid, Myo-inositol and Citrate. In addition, four sphingolipid metabolites include sphinganine, sphingosine, O-Phosphoethanolamine, and sphingomyelin (d18:1/18:0) were identified. The most closely related metabolic pathways included ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters and sphingolipid signaling pathway in moderate-to-severe acne patients. CONCLUSIONS The observed difference in metabolic profiles between acne patients and healthy controls provides a new insight into the link between plasma metabolic changes and acne vulgaris.
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Yang YF, Xiao Z, Zheng BW. An unique shape of Winter Type I vertebral body deformity: Case reports and surgical strategy. Asian J Surg 2022; 45:2546-2547. [PMID: 35697610 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2022.05.146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Zeng X, Liu Y, Hu J, Li J, Wang Y, Zhao D, Wu L, Xiao Z, Li Z, Xu J, Meerwein S, Xie Y, Liang P. AB0392 EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF UPADACITINIB IN A CHINESE SUBGROUP OF PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND INADEQUATE RESPONSE TO CONVENTIONAL SYNTHETIC DISEASE-MODIFYING ANTI-RHEUMATIC DRUGS. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.1119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundUpadacitinib (UPA) was effective in global Phase 3 trials in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients (pts) with inadequate response (IR) to conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs).ObjectivesTo assess the efficacy and safety of UPA in csDMARD-IR pts with RA in Chinese subgroup from a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo (PBO)-controlled study (NCT02955212) 1.MethodsPts were randomized to 12 weeks of blinded treatment with UPA 15 mg once daily (QD) or PBO, in combination with csDMARDs. Primary and secondary endpoints were analyzed in a Chinese subgroup, including American College of Rheumatology criteria (ACR) responses, remission and low disease activity measures. Safety was analyzed for pts who received ≥1 dose of study drug.Results228 Chinese pts (67.5% of overall trial population) were randomized and took at least one dose of study drug. Baseline characteristics were generally balanced between UPA and PBO. 46% and 35.1% used methotrexate (MTX) alone as concomitant csDMARD in UPA and PBO group, respectively. 38.9% in UPA and 43.0% in PBO group used concomitant csDMARDs other than MTX and 15.0% and 21.9% respectively used a combination. At week 12, more Chinese pts receiving UPA achieved the primary endpoint of ACR20 compared with PBO (71.9% vs 31.6%, nominal p<0.001). UPA also showed greater improvements in all secondary endpoints vs PBO at Week 12 (Table 1), including ACR50 and ACR70, mean change in Disease Activity Score in 28 joints using C-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP), Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI), Short-Form 36-item Health Survey-Physical Component Summary (SF-36 PCS), as well as proportion of pts achieving low disease activity based on DAS28-CRP ≤3.2 and Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) ≤10, and clinical remission based on DAS28-CRP <2.6. Onset of response was rapid with more pts receiving UPA achieving ACR20 by Week 1 versus PBO (25.4% vs 5.3%, nominal p<0.001). Through Week 12 treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) occurred in 57.9% of pts on UPA and 49.1% on PBO. The rate of pts with serious AEs (SAEs) was numerically higher with UPA than with PBO (6.1% vs 4.4%). TEAEs reported in ≥ 3% of subjects and with a higher rate on UPA vs. PBO were: upper respiratory tract infection, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, hypertension, diarrhea, and leukopenia. Overall safety was consistent with the trial population1 and similar with the reported safety profile of the global clinical program2.Table 1.Summary of Efficacy Endpoint Results at Week 12 in Chinese SubgroupEndpoint aUPA 15mg (N=114)PBO (N=114)Primary endpointACR20, %71.9***31.6Secondary endpointsΔ DAS28-CRP-2.42***-0.75Δ HAQ-DI-0.55***-0.11Δ SF-36 PCS7.63 b***2.94 cDAS28-CRP ≤3.2, %46.5***9.6DAS28-CRP <2.6, %28.1***1.8CDAI ≤10, %33.3***7.0ACR50, %39.5***7.0ACR70, %16.7***2.6ACR20 at Week 1, %25.4***5.3***Nominal p<0.001 vs PBOaNon-responder imputation for binary endpoints; ANCOVA with multiple imputation for DAS28(CRP) and HAQ-DI; mixed model repeated measures for other continuous endpoints. Δ: mean change from baselinebN=106cN=104ConclusionUPA demonstrated clinical and functional improvement in Chinese csDMARD-IR RA pts. The safety of UPA was comparable with the overall study population and with the safety seen in the global Phase 3 program.References[1]Zeng X, Zhao D, Radominski SC, et al. Int J Rheum Dis. 2021;24:1530–1539.[2]Cohen SB, van Vollenhoven RF, Winthrop KL, et al. Ann Rheum Dis 2021;80:304–311.AcknowledgementsAbbVie funded this study; contributed to its design; participated in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of the data; and in the writing, review, and approval of the abstract. No honoraria or payments were made for authorship.Disclosure of InterestsXiaofeng Zeng: None declared, Yi Liu: None declared, Jiankang Hu: None declared, Jingyang Li: None declared, Yongfu Wang: None declared, Dongbao Zhao: None declared, Lijun Wu: None declared, Zhengyu Xiao: None declared, ZHIJUN LI: None declared, Jian Xu: None declared, Sebastian Meerwein Shareholder of: may own AbbVie stock or options, Employee of: AbbVie employee, Yunxia Xie Shareholder of: may own AbbVie stock or options, Employee of: AbbVie employee, Peiwen Liang Employee of: AbbVie
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Xiao Z, Brunel N, Tian C, Guo J, Yang Z, Cui X. Constrained Nonlinear and Mixed Effects Integral Differential Equation Models for Dynamic Cell Polarity Signaling. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:847671. [PMID: 35693156 PMCID: PMC9175011 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.847671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Polar cell growth is a process that couples the establishment of cell polarity with growth and is extremely important in the growth, development, and reproduction of eukaryotic organisms, such as pollen tube growth during plant fertilization and neuronal axon growth in animals. Pollen tube growth requires dynamic but polarized distribution and activation of a signaling protein named ROP1 to the plasma membrane via three processes: positive feedback and negative feedback regulation of ROP1 activation and its lateral diffusion along the plasma membrane. In this paper, we introduce a mechanistic integro-differential equation (IDE) along with constrained semiparametric regression to quantitatively describe the interplay among these three processes that lead to the polar distribution of active ROP1 at a steady state. Moreover, we introduce a population variability by a constrained nonlinear mixed model. Our analysis of ROP1 activity distributions from multiple pollen tubes revealed that the equilibrium between the positive and negative feedbacks for pollen tubes with similar shapes are remarkably stable, permitting us to infer an inherent quantitative relationship between the positive and negative feedback loops that defines the tip growth of pollen tubes and the polarity of tip growth.
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Ma K, Sun L, Shen M, Zhang X, Xiao Z, Wang J, Liu X, Jiang K, Xiao-Feng Qin F, Guo F, Zhang B, Zhang L. Functional assessment of the cell-autonomous role of NADase CD38 in regulating CD8 + T cell exhaustion. iScience 2022; 25:104347. [PMID: 35602958 PMCID: PMC9117873 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Exhausted CD8+ T cells with limited effector functions and high expression of multiple co-inhibitory receptors are one of the main barriers hindering antitumor immunity. The NADase CD38 has received considerable attention as a biomarker of CD8+ T cell exhaustion, but it remains unclear whether the increased CD38 directly promotes T cell dysfunctionality. Here, we surprisingly found that although Cd38 deficiency partially reverses NAD+ degradation and T cell dysfunction in vitro, the terminal exhausted differentiation of adoptively transferred CD8+ T cells in tumor is not impacted by either deficiency or overexpression of CD38. Monitoring the dynamic NAD+ levels shows that NAD+ levels are comparable between tumor infiltrated WT and Cd38−/− OT-1 cells. Therefore, our results suggest that decreased NAD+ are correlated with T cell dysfunction, but deficiency of CD38 is not enough for rescuing NAD+ in tumor infiltrated CD8+ T cells and fails to increase the efficacy of antitumor T cell therapy. CD38 is upregulated on CD8+ T cells by persistent antigen stimulation Deletion of CD38 partially reverses NAD+ degradation and T cell dysfunction in vitro CD38 deficiency fails to prevent or delay CD8+ T cell exhaustion within tumor NAD+ levels in tumor infiltrated T cells are regulated by CD38 and other NADases
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Shen ZW, Zhang LJ, Shen ZY, Zhang ZF, Xu F, Zhang X, Li R, Xiao Z. Efficacy of Raman Spectroscopy in the Diagnosis of Uterine Cervical Neoplasms: A Meta-Analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:828346. [PMID: 35602511 PMCID: PMC9120934 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.828346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundUterine cervical neoplasms is widely concerned due to its high incidence rate. Early diagnosis is extremely important for prognosis. The purpose of this article is evaluating the efficacy of Raman spectroscopy in the diagnosis of suspected uterine cervical neoplasms.MethodsWe searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Web of science up to September 1, 2021. By analyzing the true positive (TP), false positive (FP), true negative (TN) and false negative (FN) of six included study, we evaluated the pooled and grouping sensitivity, specificity, positive, and negative likelihood ratios (LR), and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR), with 95% confidence intervals (CI), based on random effects models. The overall diagnostic accuracy of Raman spectrum was evaluated by SROC curve analysis and AUC.ResultsAfter screening with inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of six study were included in the study. The pooled sensitivity and specificity was 0.98 (95% Cl, 0.93–0.99) and 0.95 (95% Cl, 0.89–0.98). The total PLR and NLR were 21.05 (95% CI, 8.23–53.86) and 0.03 (95% CI, 0.01–0.07), respectively. And the AUC of the SROC curve which show the overall diagnostic accuracy was 0.99 (0.98–1.00).ConclusionThrough analysis, we confirmed the role of Raman spectroscopy (RS) in the diagnosis of suspected uterine cervical tumors.Systematic Review Registration[https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/], identifier [CRD42021284966].
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Zhang Q, Hu Y, Masterson CM, Jang W, Xiao Z, Bohloul A, Garcia-Rojas D, Puppala HL, Bennett G, Colvin VL. When Function is Biological: Discerning How Silver Nanoparticle Structure Dictates Antimicrobial Activity. iScience 2022; 25:104475. [PMID: 35789852 PMCID: PMC9249613 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Zhu XL, Feng R, Huang QS, Liang MY, Jiang M, Liu H, Liu Y, Yao HX, Zhang L, Qian SX, Yang TH, Zhang JY, Shen XL, Yang LH, Hu JD, Huang RW, Jiang ZX, Wang JW, Zhang HY, Xiao Z, Zhan SY, Liu HX, Wang XL, Chang YJ, Wang Y, Kong Y, Xu LP, Liu KY, Zhang XH, Yin CH, Li YY, Wang QF, Wang JL, Huang XJ, Zhang XH. Prednisone plus IVIg compared with prednisone or IVIg for immune thrombocytopenia in pregnancy: a national retrospective cohort study. Ther Adv Hematol 2022; 13:20406207221095226. [PMID: 35510211 PMCID: PMC9058461 DOI: 10.1177/20406207221095226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background: The responses of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) or corticosteroids as the initial treatment on pregnancy with ITP were unsatisfactory. This study aimed to assess the safety and effectiveness of prednisone plus IVIg versus prednisone or IVIg in pregnant patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Methods: Between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2020, 970 pregnancies diagnosed with ITP at 19 collaborative centers in China were reviewed in this observational study. A total of 513 pregnancies (52.89%) received no intervention. Concerning the remaining pregnancies, 151 (33.04%) pregnancies received an initial treatment of prednisone plus IVIg, 105 (22.98%) pregnancies received IVIg alone, and 172 (37.64%) pregnancies only received prednisone. Results: Regarding the maternal response to the initial treatment, no differences were found among the three treatment groups (41.1% for prednisone plus IVIg, 33.1% for prednisone, and 38.1% for IVIg). However, a significant difference was observed in the time to response between the prednisone plus IVIg group (4.39 ± 2.54 days) and prednisone group (7.29 ± 5.01 days; p < 0.001), and between the IVIg group (6.71 ± 4.85 days) and prednisone group (p < 0.001). The median prednisone duration in the monotherapy group was 27 days (range, 8–195 days), whereas that in the combination group was 14 days (range, 6–85 days). No significant differences were found among these three treatment groups in neonatal outcomes, particularly concerning the neonatal platelet counts. The time to response in the combination treatment group was shorter than prednisone monotherapy. The duration of prednisone application in combination group was shorter than prednisone monotherapy. The combined therapy showed a lower predelivery platelet transfusion rate than IVIg alone. Conclusion: These findings suggest that prednisone plus IVIg may represent a potential combination therapy for pregnant patients with ITP.
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Wu X, Wu Y, Xia M, Xie W, Hu H, Xiao Z, Xu W, Shu J. Case Management Improves Satisfaction, Anxiety, and Depression of Patients with Pregnancy Loss after In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:1968313. [PMID: 35432579 PMCID: PMC9010187 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1968313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Objective Pregnancy loss has negative impacts on both the physical and the mental health of expectant mothers, which calls for an in-depth investigation. In this study, we examined the effects of case management on patients with pregnancy loss after in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET). Methods 100 participants that had suffered pregnancy loss after IVF-ET-assisted pregnancy from January 2019 to March 2020 were divided into routine care and case management groups, each with 50 cases. For the routine care group, a doctor led the diagnostic and treatment processes and a nurse assisted with the treatment. For the case management group, a nurse led the patient diagnostic and treatment processes and a doctor controlled the diagnosis and treatment plan formulation. Case management models were established according to the comprehensive peripregnancy loss care of patients with pregnancy loss after IVF-ET-assisted pregnancy. The participants' outcomes (satisfaction, anxiety, and depression) were assessed at the time of pregnancy loss and 1 and 3 months after pregnancy loss during follow-up of the routine care and case management groups. Results There was no statistical difference between the patients in the two groups with regard to their general information statistics (P > 0.05) or their satisfaction, anxiety, and depression at the time of pregnancy loss (P > 0.05). One month after pregnancy loss, there was no statistical difference in anxiety between the two groups (P > 0.05), but satisfaction was greater and depression was significantly reduced in the case management group compared with the routine care group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Case management care can have a positive effect on improving the satisfaction, anxiety, and depression of patients that have had pregnancy loss after IVF-ET.
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Jiang Y, Bao C, Zhao X, Chen Y, Song Y, Xiao Z. Intestinal bacteria flora changes in patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia with or without wheezing. Sci Rep 2022; 12:5683. [PMID: 35383237 PMCID: PMC8981890 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-09700-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) infection is a common cause of community-acquired pneumonia in children. Furthermore, many children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) have recurrent wheezing and reduced small airway function after their clinical symptoms have resolved, eventually leading to asthma. MPP can trigger immune disorders and systemic inflammatory responses. Hence, the intestine is the largest immune organ of the body. Therefore, we sought to investigate whether the alteration of intestinal flora is correlated with the development of wheezing in children with MPP. We collected 30 healthy children as group A, 50 children with nonwheezing MPP as group B, and 50 children with wheezing MPP as group C. We found that the percentage of eosinophil cells (EC) was significantly higher in group C than that in group B for routine blood tests and serum inflammatory factors. The serum cytokines, including IL-4, IL-17, TNF-α, and TGF-β, were significantly higher in group C than in group B. In addition, the level of IL-10 was significantly lower in group C than in group B. The distribution characteristics of intestinal flora strains in children with MPP were detected by sequencing of 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. There were differences in the abundance of intestinal flora between children with MPP and healthy children, with lower abundance of Ruminococcus flavefaciens, Clostridium butyricum, Lactobacillus, and Bifidobacterium in the intestine of children with MPP compared to healthy children. The abundance of Ruminococcus flavefaciens and Clostridium butyricum was significantly lower in the intestine of children with wheezing MPP compared to children without wheezing MPP. In the correlation analysis between children with MPP and inflammatory factors, Ruminococcus flavefaciens was found to be negatively correlated with IL-17. Clostridium butyricum was negatively correlated with L-4, IL-17, TNF-α, and TGF-β; however, it positively correlated with IL-10. Thus, it was concluded that alterations in intestinal flora play a crucial role in the immune response to MPP, where a significant decline in intestinal Ruminococcus flavefaciens and Clostridium butyricum leads to an exacerbation of the inflammatory responses, which may promote the development of children with wheezing MPP.
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Xia Y, Fang Z, Lu C, Xiao Z, He X, Gan Y, Huang H, Wang G, Zhang W. A Facile Pre-Lithiated Strategy towards High-Performance Li 2Se-LiTiO 2 Composite Cathode for Li-Se Batteries. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:815. [PMID: 35269302 PMCID: PMC8912804 DOI: 10.3390/nano12050815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Conventional lithium-ion batteries with a limited energy density are unable to assume the responsibility of energy-structure innovation. Lithium-selenium (Li-Se) batteries are considered to be the next generation energy storage devices since Se cathodes have high volumetric energy density. However, the shuttle effect and volume expansion of Se cathodes severely restrict the commercialization of Li-Se batteries. Herein, a facile solid-phase synthesis method is successfully developed to fabricate novel pre-lithiated Li2Se-LiTiO2 composite cathode materials. Impressively, the rationally designed Li2Se-LiTiO2 composites demonstrate significantly enhanced electrochemical performance. On the one hand, the overpotential of Li2Se-LiTiO2 cathode extremely decreases from 2.93 V to 2.15 V. On the other hand, the specific discharge capacity of Li2Se-LiTiO2 cathode is two times higher than that of Li2Se. Such enhancement is mainly accounted to the emergence of oxygen vacancies during the conversion of Ti4+ into Ti3+, as well as the strong chemisorption of LiTiO2 particles for polyselenides. This facile pre-lithiated strategy underscores the potential importance of embedding Li into Se for boosting electrochemical performance of Se cathode, which is highly expected for high-performance Li-Se batteries to cover a wide range of practical applications.
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Xiao Z, Zhang L, Colvin VL, Zhang Q, Bao G. Synthesis and Application of Magnetic Nanocrystal Clusters. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c04879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Effman S, Avidan S, Xiao Z, Colvin V. Stable Aqueous Suspensions of Manganese Ferrite Clusters with Tunable Nanoscale Dimension and Composition. J Vis Exp 2022. [DOI: 10.3791/63140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Veeranki SP, Xiao Z, Levorsen A, Sinha M, Shah B. A Real-World Comparative Effectiveness Analysis of Thromboprophylactic Use of Enoxaparin Versus Unfractionated Heparin in Abdominal Surgery Patients in a Large U.S. Hospital Database. Hosp Pharm 2022; 57:121-129. [PMID: 35521006 PMCID: PMC9065531 DOI: 10.1177/0018578720987141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Introduction: Little is known about outcomes associated with enoxaparin versus unfractionated heparin (UFH) for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in abdominal surgery patients in U.S. clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to compare VTE, all-cause mortality, PE-related in-hospital mortality, and hospital costs during abdominal surgery hospitalization and the 90 days post-discharge between patients who received enoxaparin versus UFH prophylaxis. Materials and Methods: Using the Premier Healthcare Database, abdominal surgery patients who received at least 1 day of VTE prophylaxis with enoxaparin or UFH were identified between January 1, 2010 and September 30, 2016. Clinical outcomes were assessed using multivariable logistic regression models and cost outcomes were assessed using generalized linear models. Results: Of 363,669 patients identified, 59% received enoxaparin and 41% UFH. In adjusted analyses, there were statistically significant lower odds of VTE (OR 0.80; 95% CI 0.65-0.97), all-cause mortality (OR 0.67; 95% CI 0.60-0.75), and major bleeding (OR 0.88; 95% CI 0.82-0.94) during the hospitalization for enoxaparin versus UFH, but no differences during the 90-days post-discharge or for PE-related mortality. There was a statistically significant lower total hospital cost with enoxaparin versus UFH during index hospitalization ($8,913 vs $9,017, P < .0001), but not post-discharge ($3,342 vs $3,368, P = .42). Unadjusted rates of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (index:0.1% vs 0.3%; post-discharge: 0.02% vs 0.06%) were reported for enoxaparin and UFH, respectively. Conclusion: In contemporary U.S. hospital practice, statistically significant lower odds of VTE, all-cause mortality and major bleeding with enoxaparin versus UFH prophylaxis were found during abdominal surgery hospitalizations.
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Liu Y, Ye Z, Hu J, Xiao Z, Zhang F, Yang X, Chen W, Fu Y, Cao D. White Matter Alterations in Spastic Paraplegia Type 5: A Multiparametric Structural MRI Study and Correlations with Biochemical Measurements. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2022; 43:56-62. [PMID: 34794945 PMCID: PMC8757563 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE In spastic paraplegia type 5, spinal cord atrophy and white matter signal abnormalities in the brain are the main MR imaging alterations. However, the specific mechanism remains unclear. We explored the microstructural changes occurring in spastic paraplegia type 5 and assessed the relation between MR imaging and clinical data. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seventeen patients with spastic paraplegia type 5 and 17 healthy controls were scanned with DTI and T1 mapping on a 3T MR imaging scanner. Fractional anisotropy, mean diffusivity, radial diffusivity, axial diffusivity, and T1 values were obtained using Tract-Based Spatial Statistics and the Spinal Cord Toolbox. Neurofilament light and myelin basic protein in the CSF were measured. The differences in MR imaging and biochemical data between patients with spastic paraplegia type 5 and healthy controls were compared using the Student t test. RESULTS A widespread reduction of fractional anisotropy values and an elevation of mean diffusivity, T1, and radial diffusivity values were found in most cervical, T4, and T5 spinal cords; corona radiata; optic radiations; and internal capsules in spastic paraplegia type 5. A variation in axial diffusivity values was shown only in C2, C6, and the corona radiata but not in the gray matter. The levels of neurofilament light and myelin basic protein were higher in those with spastic paraplegia type 5 than in healthy controls (myelin basic protein, 3507 [SD, 2291] versus 127 [SD, 219] pg/mL; neurofilament light, 617 [SD, 207] versus 265 [SD, 187] pg/mL; P < .001). No correlation was found between the clinical data and MR imaging-derived measures. CONCLUSIONS Multiparametric MR imaging and biochemical indicators demonstrated that demyelination (mainly) and axonal loss led to the white matter integrity loss without gray matter injury in spastic paraplegia type 5.
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Yan Y, Li J, Tang H, Wang Y, Zhang W, Liu H, Zhu L, Xiao Z, Yang H, Yu Y. Elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone levels are associated with poor sleep: a cross-sectional and longitudinal study. Endocrine 2022; 75:194-201. [PMID: 34432233 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-021-02849-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Poor sleep accompanied by elevated TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels is not uncommon since TSH secretion is controlled by the circadian rhythm. However, the relationship between poor sleep and TSH elevation is unclear; hence, we aimed to elucidate this relationship by conducting a cross-sectional and longitudinal study. METHODS Participants with isolated elevated (N = 168) and normal (N = 119) TSH concentrations were recruited, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to assess the sleep status. Subjects with an isolated TSH elevation were followed up longitudinally. The serum TSH concentration was remeasured after sleep status improved. RESULTS The proportions of poor sleep and occasional poor sleep in subjects with isolated TSH elevation were significantly higher than those with normal TSH levels (70.24% vs. 49.58%, p = 0.001; 9.52% vs. 1.68%, p = 0.006). Subjects with isolated TSH elevation had significantly higher PSQI scores in the subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, and habitual sleep efficiency dimensions than those with normal TSH levels (all p < 0.05). Poor sleep was significantly associated with isolated TSH elevation in the multiple logistic regression analysis [odds ratio (OR) = 2.396, p = 0.001]. Among subjects with an isolated TSH elevation at baseline, the percentage of TSH normalization was significantly higher in those who slept better than in those who still slept poorly (85.42% vs. 6.45%, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This study revealed that isolated elevated TSH concentrations normalize when the sleep status is improved; hence, we recommend that clinicians thoroughly assess the sleep status of patients and remeasure TSH concentrations after sleep status improves.
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Peng S, Chen M, Xiao Z, Xiao X, Luo S, Liang S, Zhou X, Liu Z. A Novel Spider Toxin Inhibits Fast Inactivation of the Na v1.9 Channel by Binding to Domain III and Domain IV Voltage Sensors. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:778534. [PMID: 34938190 PMCID: PMC8685421 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.778534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Venomous animals have evolved to produce peptide toxins that modulate the activity of voltage-gated sodium (Nav) channels. These specific modulators are powerful probes for investigating the structural and functional features of Nav channels. Here, we report the isolation and characterization of δ-theraphotoxin-Gr4b (Gr4b), a novel peptide toxin from the venom of the spider Grammostola rosea. Gr4b contains 37-amino acid residues with six cysteines forming three disulfide bonds. Patch-clamp analysis confirmed that Gr4b markedly slows the fast inactivation of Nav1.9 and inhibits the currents of Nav1.4 and Nav1.7, but does not affect Nav1.8. It was also found that Gr4b significantly shifts the steady-state activation and inactivation curves of Nav1.9 to the depolarization direction and increases the window current, which is consistent with the change in the ramp current. Furthermore, analysis of Nav1.9/Nav1.8 chimeric channels revealed that Gr4b preferentially binds to the voltage-sensor of domain III (DIII VSD) and has additional interactions with the DIV VSD. The site-directed mutagenesis analysis indicated that N1139 and L1143 in DIII S3-S4 linker participate in toxin binding. In sum, this study reports a novel spider peptide toxin that may slow the fast inactivation of Nav1.9 by binding to the new neurotoxin receptor site-DIII VSD. Taken together, these findings provide insight into the functional role of the Nav channel DIII VSD in fast inactivation and activation.
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Xiao Z, Sun X, Zhaxi D, Zhang F, Ji Y, Cheng T, Li X, Xu X. Distinct Nutrient Intake Style in Inhabitants of Ultra-High-Altitude Areas in North of Tibet, China: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Newly Developed Tibetan Food Frequency Questionnaires. Front Nutr 2021; 8:743896. [PMID: 35004798 PMCID: PMC8733569 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.743896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Dietary pattern is quite distinct among the inhabitants of high-altitude areas because of environmental and geographical uniqueness; hence, it is important to investigate this data as accurately as possible. However, very few data are related to these populations up to now. Based on the food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) used in the Chinese population, a revised Tibetan edition was developed with respect to the lifestyle in high-altitude areas. After assessment of validity and reproducibility, a nutrition intake survey was conducted among 1,071 randomly sampled Tibetan people. In addition, the Bland-Altman approach was used to compare the agreement between the two dietary tools. For the reproducibility analysis, intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated to examine the agreement of food groups and nutrients from the two FFQs (FFQ1 and FFQ2). Nutrient intake was calculated using food composition tables. For the validity analysis, Pearson's correlation of food groups intakes varied from 0.22 to 0.91 (unadjusted). The correlations of nutrients ranged from 0.24 to 0.76 (unadjusted). In the analysis of reliability, the ICC of food groups varied from 0.27 to 0.70 (unadjusted). The ICC of nutrient intakes ranged from 0.22 to 0.87 (unadjusted). The results of nutritional analysis showed that ~25% of foods consumed frequently were traditional Tibetan foods. However, traditional Han foods were frequently consumed. In addition, the energy, iron, and protein intakes for male or female subjects were close to the Chinese Dietary Nutrient Reference Intake (Chinese DRIs); however, fat and sodium intakes were significantly higher than the Chinese DRIs. Interestingly, lower intakes of other types of nutrition, such as vitamin C were detected in people living in high-altitude areas. Our data indicated that excess consumption of fat and sodium and insufficient intake of vitamin C were common among Tibetan people, as compared with the most Chinese people living in the plateau areas. More investigations are needed to reveal the association between the food intake style and high-altitude endemic diseases.
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Li C, Wang Y, Ma C, Ding F, Li Y, Chen W, Li J, Xiao Z. Hyperspectral Estimation of Winter Wheat Leaf Area Index Based on Continuous Wavelet Transform and Fractional Order Differentiation. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:8497. [PMID: 34960589 PMCID: PMC8707044 DOI: 10.3390/s21248497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Leaf area index (LAI) is highly related to crop growth, and the traditional LAI measurement methods are field destructive and unable to be acquired by large-scale, continuous, and real-time means. In this study, fractional order differential and continuous wavelet transform were used to process the canopy hyperspectral reflectance data of winter wheat, the fractional order differential spectral bands and wavelet energy coefficients with more sensitive to LAI changes were screened by correlation analysis, and the optimal subset regression and support vector machine were used to construct the LAI estimation models for different growth stages. The precision evaluation results showed that the LAI estimation models constructed by using wavelet energy coefficients combined with a support vector machine at the jointing stage, fractional order differential combined with support vector machine at the booting stage, and wavelet energy coefficients combined with optimal subset regression at the flowering and filling stages had the best prediction performance. Among these, both flowering and filling stages could be used as the best growth stages for LAI estimation with modeling and validation R2 of 0.87 and 0.71, 0.84 and 0.77, respectively. This study can provide technical reference for LAI estimation of crops based on remote sensing technology.
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Peng X, Xiao Z, Wang L. Spastic paraplegia as the only manifestation in neuropsychiatric lupus: a case report. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2021; 25:7398-7401. [PMID: 34919241 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202112_27436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Demyelination syndrome is one manifestation of neuropsychiatric lupus erythematosus (NPLE) and is rare in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). When SLE presents only neuropsychiatric symptoms without damage to other systems, its diagnosis becomes difficult. Herein, we report a 29-year-old male who suffered from lower limb stiffness with recessive onset and progressive aggravation in one year. He had paraplegia, spastic hypertonia, abnormal gait, and bilateral positive Babinski signs. His symptoms indicated spastic paraplegia. Brain MRI showed multiple small demyelinating lesions in the lateral ventricle, brainstem, and cerebellum. Anti-ds DNA, anti-Sm and anti-RNP antibodies were positive. He was diagnosed with NPLE and had a good treatment response to steroids. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of spastic paraplegia as the only manifestation in SLE.
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