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Huang L. The expression and clinical significance of B7-H3 and miR-145 in lung cancer patients with malignant pleural effusion. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2021; 24:6759-6766. [PMID: 32633367 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202006_21664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the expression and clinical significance of costimulatory molecule B7-H3 and microRNA-145 (miR-145) in lung cancer patients with malignant pleural effusion. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 100 cases of patients with lung cancer who admitted to our hospital for treatment from March 2017 to September 2018 were selected. Forty-nine cases of patients diagnosed with malignant pleural effusion were included in the study group, and 51 cases with benign pleural effusion in the control group. The content of B7-H3 in pleural effusion of the two groups was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the expression of miR-145 in pleural effusion of the two groups was analyzed by Real-time quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR). The relationships between the expressions of B7-H3 and miR-145 and the clinicopathological characteristics were analyzed. The diagnostic value of B7-H3 and miR-145 in lung cancer was analyzed. RESULTS The expression level of B7-H3 in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group (p<0.050), while the expression level of miR-145 was significantly lower than that in the control group (p<0.050). The expression levels of B7-H3 and miR-145 in the study group were correlated with lymph node metastasis, differentiation degree of lung cancer and TNM stage (p<0.001). The sensitivity and specificity of miR-145 in single diagnosis of lung cancer were 64.71% and 79.59%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of B7-H3 in single diagnosis of lung cancer were 80.39% and 61.22%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS B7-H3 and miR-145 are abnormally expressed in lung cancer, and are closely related to the lymphatic metastasis, differentiation degree and TNM stage of lung cancer. They may be potential markers for the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion in lung cancer in the future.
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Ameratunga R, Jordan A, Cavadino A, Ameratunga S, Hills T, Steele R, Hurst M, McGettigan B, Chua I, Brewerton M, Kennedy N, Koopmans W, Ahn Y, Barker R, Allan C, Storey P, Slade C, Baker A, Huang L, Woon ST. Bronchiectasis is associated with delayed diagnosis and adverse outcomes in the New Zealand Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders cohort study. Clin Exp Immunol 2021; 204:352-360. [PMID: 33755987 DOI: 10.1111/cei.13595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Common variable immunodeficiency disorders (CVID) are multi-system disorders where target organ damage is mediated by infective, autoimmune and inflammatory processes. Bronchiectasis is probably the most common disabling complication of CVID. The risk factors for bronchiectasis in CVID patients are incompletely understood. The New Zealand CVID study (NZCS) is a nationwide longitudinal observational study of adults, which commenced in 2006. In this analysis, the prevalence and risk factors for bronchiectasis were examined in the NZCS. After informed consent, clinical and demographic data were obtained with an interviewer-assisted questionnaire. Linked electronic clinical records and laboratory results were also reviewed. Statistical methods were applied to determine if variables such as early-onset disease, delay in diagnosis and increased numbers of infections were associated with greater risk of bronchiectasis. One hundred and seven adult patients with a diagnosis of CVID are currently enrolled in the NZCS, comprising approximately 70% of patients known to have CVID in New Zealand. Fifty patients (46·7%) had radiologically proven bronchiectasis. This study has shown that patients with compared to those without bronchiectasis have an increased mortality at a younger age. CVID patients with bronchiectasis had a greater number of severe infections consequent to early-onset disease and delayed diagnosis. Indigenous Māori have a high prevalence of CVID and a much greater burden of bronchiectasis compared to New Zealand Europeans. Diagnostic latency has not improved during the study period. Exposure to large numbers of infections because of early-onset disease and delayed diagnosis was associated with an increased risk of bronchiectasis. Earlier diagnosis and treatment of CVID may reduce the risk of bronchiectasis and premature death in some patients.
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Wan HL, Lu G, Huang L, Ge L, Jiang YQ, Di RY, Zhang XL. [Clinical efficacy of stent-assisted coil embolization for recurrent intracranial bifurcation aneurysms]. ZHONGHUA WAI KE ZA ZHI [CHINESE JOURNAL OF SURGERY] 2021; 59:196-202. [PMID: 33685053 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112139-20200818-00652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of stent-assisted coil embolization in patients with recurrent intracranial bifurcation aneurysms,after initial simple coiling or microsurgical clipping. Methods: Clinical data of 20 patients with recurrent intracranial bifurcation aneurysms who initially underwent simple coiling or surgical clipping and subsequently re-treated by stent-assisted coiling embolization at the Radiology Intervention Department of Huashan Hospital between March 2009 and November 2019 were collected and analyzed retrospectively.There were 9 males and 11 females,with a median age of 55.5 years (range:33 to 71 years),including 17 aneurysms initially treated with simple coiling and 3 treated with surgical clipping.All cases were re-treated with stent-assisted coiling,15 using a single stent and 5 employing two stents in a Y-configuration.Peri-and post-operative complications and outcomes were evaluated.Mann-Whitney U tests were performed to compare the follow-up duration between initial treatment and re-treatment.Student's t tests were used to compare the parent artery angles before re-treatment, after re-treatment and at the last follow-up. The parent artery angle was defined using the proximal main trunk and the stented branch. Results: Immediate complete occlusion (Raymond Ⅰ) was achieved in 18 aneurysms (90.0%) while 2 aneurysms (10.0%) had a residual neck (Raymond Ⅱ).The median follow-up time(M(QR)) was 8.5(16.3)months,which had no significantly different from the initial treatment follow-up duration (15.5(27.0)months)(U=157.7,P=0.25). During the follow-up period,2 aneurysms (10.0%) with immediate post-operative residual necks recanalized again,including 1 aneurysm re-treated with the Y-configuration stent.Symptomatic thromboembolic complications occurred in 6 patients,including 4 re-treated with the Y-configuration stent.No peri-operative hemorrhagic complications occurred,along with no operation-related permanent disability or death. The parent artery angle increased significantly from pre-operative(90.1±21.1)°to post-operative and the last follow-up ((115.4±28.9)° and (132.6±26.8)°);t=5.14,P<0.01;t=7.78,P<0.01). Conclusion: For recurrent intracranial bifurcation aneurysms after initial surgical clipping or simple coiling,stent assisted coil embolization is proved to be safe and can decrease recurrence rate.
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Du JB, Ding Y, Huang L, Jiang YQ, Meng QX, Song C, Lyu G, Liu XY, Xu B, Lin Y, Ma HX, Jin GF, Li H, Ling XF, Ke XY, Shen HB, Hu ZB. [The Autism Spectrum Disorder Cohort-the sub-cohort of China National Birth Cohort]. ZHONGHUA LIU XING BING XUE ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA LIUXINGBINGXUE ZAZHI 2021; 42:591-596. [PMID: 34814435 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20201211-01405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a representative disease of children's neurodevelopmental disorders, brings huge pressure and financial burden to families and society. It is of great significance to explore its etiology and pathogenesis. Therefore, we established an ASD Cohort based on the existing China National Birth Cohort (CNBC), which applied parallel design to recruit and follow up families who achieved pregnancy after receiving assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and families with spontaneous conception. The main aims of this study are to compare the incidence of ASD among children born after ART with those born under spontaneous pregnancy, and to evaluate the impact of ART on the neurobehavioral development of offspring. Additionally, with a variety of clinical and behavioral related information collected during pregnancy and at early life of offspring, we are able to investigate the risk factors associated with ASD comprehensively. This article briefly introduces the objectives, contents, preliminary progress, strength and limitations, as well as further prospects of the ASD cohort study, mainly focusing on the overall design and current progress.
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LUO J, Liu J, Xiao F, Huang L, Li W, Tang R, Zhou Q, Wang Y. Design of LiAlO2 mosaic structure for preparing high nickel-based LiNi0.88Co0.07Al0.05O2 cathode material by simple hydrolysis method. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.137974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Huang L, Kuang F, Xie QY, Jing R. STRAP reduces endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis in cardiomyocytes and attenuates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury by activating PI3K/PDK1/Akt signaling pathway. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2021; 24:4430-4439. [PMID: 32373981 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202004_21025] [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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OBJECTIVE Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) is a common problem in heart-related diseases. The aim of this study was to explore the protective effects of STRAP on cardiomyocytes in the MIRI process and its mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS We used SD rats to construct a MIRI model and increased the expression of STRAP in myocardial tissue by Entranster to detect the effect of STRAP on rat myocardial tissue. In addition, we cultured rat cardiomyocyte cell line H9c2 cells and constructed a hypoxia-reoxygenation model to detect the protective effect of STRAP on H9c2 cells. LY294002, an inhibitor of the PI3K/PDK1/Akt signaling pathway, was used to validate the mechanism by which STRAP protects cardiomyocytes. RESULTS Overexpression of STRAP significantly reduced the activity of MDA in myocardial tissue and increased the activity of SOD. STRAP also substantially lowered CK and LDH levels in rat serum and increased Na+-K+-ATPase and Ca2+-Mg2+-ATPase activity. In addition, overexpression of STRAP considerably reduced endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and apoptosis levels in H9c2 cells. However, LY294002 attenuated the protective effect of STRAP on cardiomyocytes. CONCLUSIONS STRAP reduces ERS and apoptosis in cardiomyocytes by activating the PI3K/PDK1/Akt signaling pathway, thereby reducing myocardial MIRI.
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Yu F, Luo ML, Xu RC, Huang L, Yu HH, Meng M, Jia JQ, Hu ZH, Wu WZ, Tay FR, Xiao YH, Niu LN, Chen JH. A novel dentin bonding scheme based on extrafibrillar demineralization combined with covalent adhesion using a dry-bonding technique. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:3557-3567. [PMID: 33842741 PMCID: PMC8022110 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Dentin bonding is a dynamic process that involves the penetration of adhesive resin monomers into the extrafibrillar and intrafibrillar demineralized collagen matrix using a wet-bonding technique. However, adhesive resin monomers lack the capacity to infiltrate the intrafibrillar space, and the excess water that is introduced by the wet-bonding technique remains at the bonding interface. This imperfectly bonded interface is inclined to hydrolytic degradation, severely jeopardizing the longevity of bonded clinical restorations. The present study introduces a dentin bonding scheme based on a dry-bonding technique, combined with the use of extrafibrillar demineralization and a collagen-reactive monomer (CRM)-based adhesive (CBA). Selective extrafibrillar demineralization was achieved using 1-wt% high-molecular weight (MW) carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) within a clinically acceptable timeframe to create a less aggressive bonding substance for dentin bonding due to its selectively extrafibrillar demineralization capacity. CMCS demineralization decreased the activation of in situ collagenase, improved the shrinking resistance of demineralized collagen, and thus provided stronger and more durable bonding than traditional phosphoric acid etching. The new dentin bonding scheme that contained CMCS and CBA and used a dry-bonding technique achieved an encouraging dentin bonding strength and durability with low technical sensitivity. This bonding scheme can be used to improve the stability of the resin-dentin interface and foster the longevity of bonded clinical restorations.
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Guo Z, Xiao D, He J, He H, Yang S, Huang L, Pan H, He J. P62.10 Rhophilin-2 Upregulates Glutamine Synthetase by Stabilizing c-Myc Protein and Confers Resistance to Glutamine Deprivation in Lung Cancer. J Thorac Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2021.01.1654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Zhai Z, Jiang L, Ye Y, Li X, Lan G, Chen H, Huang L, Zhu Y, Du K, Wang W, Xu C. P23.03 The New Therapy on Esophageal Leiomyosarcoma in the Upper Esophagus. J Thorac Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2021.01.608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Huang L, Chen H, Li X, Lan G, Zhai Z, Zhu Y, Du K, Wang W, Xu C, Fang M. P38.08 Clinical Features and Survival Risk Factors of Lung Lymphoepithelioma-Like Carcinoma Based on the SEER Database Analysis. J Thorac Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2021.01.789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Wang J, Huang Y, Huang L, Shi K, Wang J, Zhu C, Li L, Zhang L, Feng G, Liu L, Song Y. Novel biomarkers of intervertebral disc cells and evidence of stem cells in the intervertebral disc. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2021; 29:389-401. [PMID: 33338640 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2020.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Rat intervertebral disc (IVD) is one of the most commonly used and cost-effective alternative models for human IVD. Many IVD related clinical studies need to be pre-tested on rat IVDs. However, studies on the heterogeneous cell clusters of the rat IVD are inadequate, and a further understanding of the marker genes and cell phenotypes of healthy mature IVD cells is essential. METHODS In this study, we used the 10X Genomics technology to analyze the single-cell transcriptome of purified wild-type rat IVDs. RESULTS We identified potentially new gene markers of IVDs via single-cell sequencing. Based on the unsupervised cluster analysis of 13,578 single-cell transcripts, 3 known IVD cell types were identified. We provided a complete single-cell gene expression map of the IVD. Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence images of rat disc sections confirmed the new marker genes of all cell types. One group of heterologous cell groups expressed multi-functional stem cell (MSC)-specific genes, indicating the stem cell potential of IVD cells. CONCLUSION We provided the phenotype and marker genes of IVD cells at the single-cell level, reconfirmed existing data, and proposed new marker genes, including MSC marker genes. By identifying more accurate target cells and genes, our results pave the way for further study of the response of individual disc cells to disease states and provide the basis for future disc regeneration therapies.
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Lan G, Wang W, Zhai Z, Li X, Chen H, Huang L, Zhu Y, Du K, Xu C. P64.01 MiRNAs in Exosomes Isolated From the Blood of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients: Biomarkers for Lung Cancer Prediction and Prognosis. J Thorac Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2021.01.991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Dai J, Pan JY, Liao N, Shi J, Zeng Q, Huang L, Chen LP. Influence of miR-155 on behaviors of depression mice through regulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2021; 24:1398-1407. [PMID: 32096189 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202002_20197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the influence of micro ribonucleic acid (miR)-155 on depression-like behaviors of depression mice, and to explore the role of Wnt/b-catenin signaling pathway in behavioral regulation of depression mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS The mouse model of depression was established via chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS). All mice were randomly divided into control group (n=12), model group (n=12), and fluoxetine group (n=12). The expression level of miR-155 in the hippocampus of mice in each group was detected via quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR). The changes in the behaviors of mice in each group were evaluated via behavioral experiments. The apoptosis level in the hippocampus of mice in each group was detected via terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining. Moreover, the content of inflammatory factors in the hippocampus of mice in each group was detected using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits. The expression levels of Wnt/b-catenin signaling pathway-related proteins in each group were detected via Western blotting. RESULTS The expression level of miR-155 in the hippocampus was significantly higher in model group than that in control group (p<0.01). Meanwhile, the expression level of miR-155 was significantly lower in fluoxetine group than that in model group (p<0.01). There were no statistically significant differences in the crossing score and rearing score in the open field test among groups (p>0.05). Compared with those in control group, the immobility time in tail suspension test and forced swimming test were significantly increased (p<0.01), while the sucrose preference degree significantly declined (p<0.01) in model group. Fluoxetine could significantly reduce the immobility time in tail suspension test and forced swimming test (p<0.01) and increase the sucrose preference degree (p<0.01) in model group. The number of TUNEL-positive cells in the hippocampus of mice in model group was significantly larger than that in control group (p<0.01). Fluoxetine could effectively reduce the number of TUNEL-positive cells in the hippocampus (p<0.01). Compared with those in control group, the content of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-a), interleukin-1b (IL-1b), and IL-6 in the hippocampus was significantly increased (p<0.01), while the content of IL-10 was significantly decreased (p<0.01) in model group. Fluoxetine could effectively reduce the content of TNF-a, IL-1b, and IL-6 (p<0.01) and increase the content of IL-10 (p<0.01). Besides, in model group, the expression levels of dishevelled-1 (DVL-1) and b-catenin in hippocampus remarkably declined (p<0.01), while the expression levels of glycogen synthase kinase-3b (GSK-3b) and adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) were remarkably increased (p<0.01) compared with those in control group. Fluoxetine could effectively lower the expressions of GSK-3b and APC in the hippocampus (p<0.01) and increase the expressions of DVL-1 and b-catenin (p<0.01) in model group. CONCLUSIONS MiR-155 is involved in regulating the depression-like behaviors of depression mice through promoting the release of inflammatory factors and the apoptosis of hippocampal neurons. Its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of the Wnt/b-catenin signaling pathway.
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Li F, Huang L, Chen H, Yuan X, Wang C, Wang J. Effect of Clostridium on proliferating cell nuclear antigen and ghrelin in the small intestine of fattening pigs fed with deoxynivalenol. WORLD MYCOTOXIN J 2021. [DOI: 10.3920/wmj2020.2569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Grains and feed are severely contaminated by deoxynivalenol (DON) globally, threatening both human and animal health. Research on bio-degradation of DON, in general, is gaining attention. The aim of this research was to estimate the effect of Clostridium sp. WJ06 as a microbiological detoxification of DON based on the expression and distribution of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) as well as ghrelin in the small intestine. A total of 24 fattening pigs were randomly divided into three groups. The control group was fed with a basic diet, the DON group was fed with DON at 5.0 mg/kg in feed, and the DON+C group was provided DON feed with Clostridium sp. WJ06. Several selected blood parameters, the intestinal morphology, and the expression and distribution of PCNA and ghrelin, were evaluated. The results proved that the selected blood parameters were altered, the intestinal villi were damaged, the epithelium was shed, as well as the expression and distribution of PCNA and ghrelin were changed by DON exposure. These toxic effects were prevented by the addition of Clostridium sp. WJ06. In short, the addition of Clostridium sp. WJ06 to the feed may eliminate the toxic effects of DON in fattening pigs. An underlying mechanism is likely modulation of the expression and distribution of PCNA and ghrelin.
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Liu J, He Z, Lin S, Wang Y, Huang L, Huang X, Luo Y. Absence of heterozygosity detected by single-nucleotide polymorphism array in prenatal diagnosis. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2021; 57:314-323. [PMID: 31840905 DOI: 10.1002/uog.21951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 10/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the general occurrence and clinical significance of absence of heterozygosity (AOH), detected by single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array on prenatal diagnosis. METHODS We recruited pregnancies undergoing invasive prenatal diagnosis at our fetal medicine center over a 6-year period. All fetuses underwent SNP array using the Affymetrix CytoScan HD array platform. AOH was defined as a chromosomal homozygosity segment with neutral copy number. Cases with AOH over 10 Mb in size or with suspected pathogenicity were further analyzed, and the clinical features and outcome were reviewed. RESULTS Of 10 294 recruited fetuses, 100 (0.97%) with AOH were identified; in 81 (81.0%) of these, AOH occurred in a single chromosome, while 19 (19.0%) patients had multiple AOHs in different chromosomes. AOH was observed in all chromosomes, chromosomes X, 2 and 16 being the most frequently involved. The length of AOH ranged from partial chromosome (9.002-80.222 Mb) to the entire chromosome. Similar AOH regions displayed varied clinical manifestations. In total, 55 patients presented with concomitant ultrasound abnormalities, the most common being multiple abnormalities (14/55 (25.5%)), genitourinary malformations (8/55 (14.5%)), skeletal malformations (5/55 (9.1%)) and small-for-gestational age (5/55 (9.1%)). Notably, the rate of adverse perinatal outcome (including termination of pregnancy, neonatal death, fetal death, selective reduction and miscarriage) in fetuses with AOH and ultrasound abnormalities (30/48 (62.5%)) was higher than in those without ultrasound abnormalities (6/40 (15.0%)) (P < 0.001). Further non-invasive prenatal testing using cell-free fetal DNA from maternal blood indicated chromosomal copy number abnormalities in 11 patients; however, they were confirmed as AOH by SNP array of the amniotic fluid. CONCLUSIONS Genetic counseling regarding a prenatal diagnosis of AOH remains challenging. To evaluate comprehensively its significance, we propose a management strategy involving further serial ultrasound examinations, parental verification, whole-exome sequencing, placental study and effective follow-up. Copyright © 2019 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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Yuan J, Lai Y, Huang CT, Huang L, Tang FK, Hong L, Yang YM. [Clinical analysis of 11 cases of sub-acute arsenic poisoning]. ZHONGHUA LAO DONG WEI SHENG ZHI YE BING ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA LAODONG WEISHENG ZHIYEBING ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES 2021; 38:921-924. [PMID: 33406554 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20200212-00053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the clinical manifestations, treatments and prognosis of subacute arsenic poisoning. Methods: In January 2020, a retrospective analysis was carried out on 11 patients hospitalized with subacute arsenic poisoning caused by arsenic contaminated drinking water. We observed manifestations, treatments and prognosis. Results: The main clinical presentations of subacute arsenic poisoningin were gastroenteritis in early phase, some of them had other organ damage, such as skin, blood, liver, kidney, cardiovascular and so on. The later phase was mainly peripheral nervous system damage. The treatment was mainly to chelate arsenic, protect target organs and treat toxic peripheral neuropathy. Most were significantly recoveried, but the recovery of severe toxic peripheral neuropathy was tardy. Conclusion: Acute gastroenteritis is the mainly early manifestation of subacute arsenic poisoning caused by digestive tract, and toxic peripheral neuropathy in the later phase. The prognosis is good, but the recovery of severe toxic peripheral neuropathy is tardy.
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Hartley NJ, Grenzer J, Huang L, Inubushi Y, Kamimura N, Katagiri K, Kodama R, Kon A, Lu W, Makita M, Matsuoka T, Nakajima S, Ozaki N, Pikuz T, Rode AV, Sagae D, Schuster AK, Tono K, Voigt K, Vorberger J, Yabuuchi T, McBride EE, Kraus D. Using Diffuse Scattering to Observe X-Ray-Driven Nonthermal Melting. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2021; 126:015703. [PMID: 33480771 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.126.015703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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We present results from the SPring-8 Angstrom Compact free electron LAser facility, where we used a high intensity (∼10^{20} W/cm^{2}) x-ray pump x-ray probe scheme to observe changes in the ionic structure of silicon induced by x-ray heating of the electrons. By avoiding Laue spots in the scattering signal from a single crystalline sample, we observe a rapid rise in diffuse scattering and a transition to a disordered, liquidlike state with a structure significantly different from liquid silicon. The disordering occurs within 100 fs of irradiation, a timescale that agrees well with first principles simulations, and is faster than that predicted by purely inertial behavior, suggesting that both the phase change and disordered state reached are dominated by Coulomb forces. This method is capable of observing liquid scattering without masking signal from the ambient solid, allowing the liquid structure to be measured throughout and beyond the phase change.
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Magaye R, Savira F, Xiong X, Donner D, Kiriazis H, Brown A, Huang L, Mellet N, Huynh K, Meikle P, Reid C, Flynn B, Kaye D, Liew D, Wang B. Des-1 Inhibition Attenuated Cardiac Remodelling in a Mouse Model of Ischaemia Reperfusion. Heart Lung Circ 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2021.06.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Balachandran V, Huang L, Garnham C, Singh T, Boyd A, Grant A. P45 Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Renal and IVC Tumour Resection–Our Experiences. Heart Lung Circ 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2021.03.248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Yang J, Huang L, Li ZR, Sun HQ, Zhao WX, Luo S, Yao YX. Development and preliminary application of novel genomewide SSR markers for genetic diversity analysis of an economically important bio-control agent Platygaster robiniae (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae). J Genet 2021; 100:67. [PMID: 34608873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Platygaster robiniae Buhl and Duso (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) is an egg-larvae parasitoid of the black locust gall midge (Obolodiplosis robiniae) (Haldeman) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) which is a serious invasive pest in China, where it attacks an important hardwood species, the black locust tree, Robini pseudoacacia L. (Fabales: Fabaceae). Despite the use of P. robiniae as an effective biocontrol agent, the absence of sequence data and other molecular markers have limited its genetic applications for pest management in forests. Simple-sequence repeats (SSRs) are valuable molecular markers for population genetic structure studies. In the present study, we identified 14,123 SSRs, of which 7799 SSR primer pairs were successfully designed. Subsequently, 240 SSR were chosen and tested with 48 P. robiniae accessions from two geographically separated populations in north and south China. Of these, 34 were polymorphic, with an average of three alleles (Na) and four genotypes (NG) each. The average values of observed heterozygosity (Ho) was 0.3514, expected heterozygosity (He) 0.4167, Shannon's information index (I) 0.7143, and polymorphism information content (PIC) 0.3558, respectively. Neighbour joining analysis (bootstrap 1000) revealed that Chengdu (CD) and Dangdong (DD) popluations clustered into two main divisions, and some individuals from two popluations clustered together as the third devision, which indicated the gene flow and genetic differentiation were present between two populations. Our finding indicates that these SSR markers will be useful for further studies on the genotype identification and genetic mapping of the genus Platygaster.
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Zhang C, Hu W, Jin JH, Zhou MJ, Song JW, Deng JN, Huang L, Wang SY, Wang FS. The role of CD8 T cells in controlling HIV beyond the antigen-specific face. HIV Med 2020; 21:692-700. [PMID: 33369032 DOI: 10.1111/hiv.13021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Understanding the determinants of HIV immune control is important for seeking viable HIV prevention, treatment and curative strategies. The antigen-specific roles of CD8 T cells in controlling primary HIV infection have been well documented, but their abilities to control the latent HIV reservoir is less well studied. METHODS The scientific literature on this issue was searched on PubMed. RESULTS Recent reports have demonstrated that CD8 T cells are also involved in the control of viral replication in HIV-infected individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, based on accumulating evidence, the antiviral role of CD8 T cells in ART patients may not be achieved via an antigen-specific manner as HIV-specific CD8 T cells can sense, but not effectively eliminate, cells harbouring intact provirus without first being activated. Our recent study indicated that virtual memory CD8 T cells, a semi-differentiated component of CD8 T cells, may be involved in the mechanism restraining the HIV DNA reservoir in ART patients. CONCLUSIONS In this review, we summarize recent findings on the role of CD8 T cells in controlling HIV, highlighting differences between conventional antigen-specific and innate-like CD8 T cells. A better understanding of the roles of CD8 T cells during HIV infection should benefit the informed design of immune-based treatment strategies.
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Qin JB, Chang W, Yuan GH, Huang L, Qiu ZF. Circular RNA hsa_circ_0000285 acts as an oncogene in laryngocarcinoma by inducing Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2020; 23:10803-10809. [PMID: 31858548 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_201912_19783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Laryngocarcinoma is one of the most ordinary head and neck cancers worldwide. Recent studies have revealed that circular RNAs (circRNAs) act as an important role in malignant tumors and participate in tumorigenesis. The purpose of our work is to uncover how hsa_circ_0000285 functions in laryngocarcinoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this research, the Real Time-quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) was performed to monitor hsa_circ_0000285 expression in laryngocarcinoma samples. Besides, function assays were performed in laryngocarcinoma cells transfected with hsa_circ_0000285 shRNA or lentivirus. Furthermore, the RT-qPCR and Western blot assay were conducted to explore the target-signaling pathway of hsa_circ_0000285. RESULTS Hsa_circ_0000285 expression was found to be upregulated in laryngocarcinoma samples compared with adjacent tissues. The function assays showed that the inhibition of the cell proliferation was induced via knockdown of hsa_circ_0000285 in laryngocarcinoma in vitro, while the promotion of cell apoptosis was induced via the knockdown of hsa_circ_0000285 in laryngocarcinoma in vitro. On the other hand, the overexpression of hsa_circ_0000285 had the opposite function. In addition, the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway was repressed via knockdown of hsa_circ_0000285 in laryngocarcinoma, while the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway was promoted via overexpression of hsa_circ_0000285 in laryngocarcinoma. CONCLUSIONS In our study, hsa_circ_0000285 was first identified as a novel oncogene and could induce the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in laryngocarcinoma.
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Bin X, Wu X, Huang L, Zhou Y, Guo F. Surgical anatomy of the submental artery perforator flap and assessment for application in postoperative reconstruction following oral cancer surgery: a prospective clinical study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 50:879-886. [PMID: 33288358 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.07.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The submental artery perforator flap (SMAPF) has an elongated pedicle, allowing good cosmetic outcomes to be achieved following oral reconstruction surgery. The improper dissection of perforators often leads to a vascular flap crisis. To avoid this, some surgeons choose to carry amounts of connective tissue around the pedicle. However the inclusion of connective tissue on the pedicle raises concerns about oncological safety. A surgical anatomical study of the submental vessel patterns and subdivisions of the cervical level I lymph nodes was conducted on 33 patients with primary oral cancer who underwent reconstruction with a SMAPF after tumour resection. The variations in vessels and cervical level I lymph nodes observed during SMAPF harvesting were recorded and analyzed. Two patterns of submental artery perforators and three patterns of submental veins were identified. The different characteristics of the lymph node distribution were elucidated for five subdivisions. All SMAPFs survived (n=33, 100%); however, two SMAPFs exhibited partial losses. The 3-year survival rate of patients was 84.5±6.4%, and there were no suspected flap-related recurrences. With detailed anatomical information on the vascular system and lymph node subdivision, SMAPFs are a reliable choice for postoperative reconstruction following oral cancer surgery, meeting the standards for oncological safety.
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Yao Q, Huang L, Li J. The Pattern Of Lymph Node Metastasis For Trans-Segmental Thoracic Esophageal Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.07.1951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Xu P, Zeng Z, CAI J, Wang X, Du H, Xu Y, Yi Y, Huang L, Liu A. LncRNACOX2 Contributes To Cardiac Fibrosis Through LncRNACOX2-OSM-Stat3 Pathway In Mouse Radiation-induced Heart Disease. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.07.1721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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