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Qiu Y, Shao D, Liu L, Lin Y, Wu K, He J. 407P Integrating histologic and genomic characteristics to predict tumour mutation burden of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.10.401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Shi C, Wang X, Dong Y, Hu W, Li Y, Pan Y, Qiu Y, Liu J. Construction of porous carbon for the highly efficient visible light-driven degradation methyl violet. B CHEM SOC ETHIOPIA 2020. [DOI: 10.4314/bcse.v34i2.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A series of nanoporous carbons (NPC) Fe-C/N-900 and C/N-900 have been synthesized from one-step carbonization of 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin-Fe (Fe-TCPP) and TCPP, respectively and employed as photocatalyst for the degradation of organic dye methyl violet (MV) under UV irradiation. The optimized Fe-C/N-900 (carbonized at 900 oC for 2 h) exhibited an optimal performance in MV degradation. The photodegradation capacity of Fe-C/N-900 has been observed to be higher than that of C/N-900. The photodegradation ability of Fe-C/N-900 as a function of initial MV concentration, catalysis dosage, and pH has been also investigated. The Fe-C/N-900 material showed no apparent loss in MV degradation after four cycles. These features reveal that Fe-C/N-900 may be a promising degradant for dyes removal from water.
KEY WORDS: Photocatalysis, Nanoporous carbons, Methyl violet, carbonization
Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2020, 34(2), 277-284
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v34i2.6
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Xia XW, Li LJ, Chen ZC, Qiu Y, Zhao JS, Wu JY, Liu T, Dai JM, Li ZN, Chen C, Han ZL, Wei QL. [Correlation of the peripheral serum complement protein levels and cognitive function in first-episode drug-naive patients with schizophrenia]. ZHONGHUA YI XUE ZA ZHI 2020; 100:3081-3085. [PMID: 33105959 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20200425-01316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To explore the role of peripheral serum complement protein in the pathogenesis of cognitive impairment by analyzing the correlation between peripheral serum levels of complement protein and cognitive function in first-episode drug-naive patients with schizophrenia. Methods: A total of 66 first-episode drug-naive schizophrenics (schizophrenia group) from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University and 88 healthy volunteers (control group) were enrolled. Peripheral serum levels of complements (C3, C4 and CH50) were separately examined by liposome immunoassay and turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay. The MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB) was used to assess the cognitive function. Results: Peripheral serum levels of C4, but not C3 and CH50, were significantly lower in patients with schizophrenia [0.20(0.16, 0.25) g/L] than those in the control group [0.23 (0.19, 0.27) g/L] (P<0.05). Moreover the peripheral serum levels of C3, C4 and CH50 were positively correlated with MCCB verbal fluency (r=0.258, r=0.283 and r=0.330, all P<0.05), and the peripheral serum levels of CH50 were negatively correlated with attention and alertness (r=-0.257, P<0.05). Conclusion: The decrease of peripheral serum complement C4 protein levels may be involved in the mechamism of cognitive impairment in schizophrenia.
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Yang J, Qiu Y, Hu S, Zhu C, Wang L, Wen X, Yang X, Jiang Z. Lactobacillus plantarum inhibited the inflammatory response induced by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli K88 via modulating MAPK and NF-κB signalling in intestinal porcine epithelial cells. J Appl Microbiol 2020; 130:1684-1694. [PMID: 32870564 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14835] [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] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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AIMS To investigate the effects of Lactobacillus plantarum on inflammatory responses induced by ETEC K88 and explore the underlying molecular mechanisms. METHODS AND RESULTS Intestinal porcine cells (IPEC-1) were incubated with 0 or 1 × 108 CFU per well L. plantarum for 4 h, and then these cells were challenged with 0 or 1 × 108 CFU per well ETEC K88 for 2 h. The results showed that pre-treatment of IPEC-1 cells with L. plantarum prevented the increases in the transcript abundance of interleukin-1α (IL-1α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8) and tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) (P < 0·05) caused by ETEC K88. Additionally, L. plantarum inhibited the reduction in peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) expression caused by ETEC K88 (P < 0·05). Moreover, L. plantarum pre-treatment downregulated the phosphorylation levels of c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), extracellular regulated protein kinases 1 and 2 (ERK1/2) and p38 and the nuclear concentration of nuclear factor kappa B p65 (NF-κB p65) (P < 0·05) compared with ETEC K88 group. Silencing experiment further supported that the protective effect of L. plantarum P might mediated by suppression of ETEC-provoked activation of MAPK and NF-κB signalling pathways. CONCLUSIONS Lactobacillus plantarum inhibited the inflammatory response induced by ETEC K88 in IPEC-1 cells via modulating MAPK and NF-κB signalling. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This study elucidated the underlying mechanism in which probiotics protect against intestinal inflammation caused by ETEC K88.
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Eqbal A, Gupta S, Basha A, Qiu Y, Wu N, Rega F, Chu F, Belley-Côté E, Whitlock R. STORY OF A SMALL SCAR: ANALYSING THE EVIDENCE FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE MITRAL VALVE SURGERY. Can J Cardiol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2020.07.203] [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] Open
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Yu H, Baik C, Gold K, Hayashi H, Johnson M, Koczywas M, Murakami H, Nishio M, Steuer C, Su WC, Yang J, Karam S, Qi Z, Qiu Y, Chen S, Yu C, Jänne P. LBA62 Efficacy and safety of patritumab deruxtecan (U3-1402), a novel HER3 directed antibody drug conjugate, in patients (pts) with EGFR-mutated (EGFRm) NSCLC. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.08.2295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Feng YH, Guo WW, Wang YR, Shi WX, Liu C, Li DM, Qiu Y, Shi DM. Rhinocerebral mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus oryzae in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia: A case report. World J Dermatol 2020; 8:1-9. [DOI: 10.5314/wjd.v8.i1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Rhinocerebral mucormycosis (RCM) is a rare fatal fungal infection which is on the increase among immunocompromised hosts such as patients who have had hematological cancers, or have received immunosuppressive drugs, corticosteroids, or other T cell suppressing agents.
CASE SUMMARY We report a case of RCM caused by Rhizopus oryzae, one of the most common opportunistic pathogens, in a patient suffering from a fourth relapse of acute myeloid leukemia. The patient developed RCM after he had received long-term antibiotic agents and corticosteroids. The pathogen was isolated three times from nasal secretions collected from the deep parts of the nasal cavity and was identified by morphology and internal transcribed spacer sequencing. Blood infection was excluded by droplet digital polymerase chain reaction and blood culture. The patient was empirically treated with caspofungin and voriconazole for several days while the lesions continued to progress. The patient was given amphotericin B in combination with caspofungin after RCM was suspected, and the lesions improved over the course of treatment, which lasted several days. However, the patient eventually died of the primary disease.
CONCLUSION This case indicates that immunosuppressive drugs, including corticosteroids and antimetabolites in hematological tumor, do increase the risk of infections of this type. Early diagnosis, prompt and frequent surgical debridement, and treatment with amphotericin B without delay are all essential in combatting RCM.
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Ma M, Sang H, Ye Y, Zhuang H, Zhuang Z, Qiu Y, Li X, Xu D, Jiang MH. An analysis of the variations and clinical applications of the lateral circumflex femoral artery. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2020; 80:557-566. [PMID: 32827310 DOI: 10.5603/fm.a2020.0094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Identifying the arterial variation of the lateral circumflex femoral artery (LCFA) is a vital step in planning surgical and radiological approach. The aim of the study was to evaluate the variations and discuss the clinical correlates of the LCFA. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty eight adult cadavers (male 45, female 13) with 115 usable sides were used to assess and classify the origin and branches of the LCFA. Also its external diameter, distance from mid-inguinal ligament to sites of origin from the profunda femoris artery or femoral arteries. RESULTS There were seven types of LCFA variations in this sample. We classified them as types A to G, of which type A was normal, that is, the one showing a single LCFA arising from the profunda femoris artery. Nearly 50.43% of the sample had type B-G variations, each having 13, 10, 23, 4, 4, and 3 cases, accounting for 11.30%, 8.70%, 20.00%, 3.48%, 3.48%, and 2.61%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS There are many variant types in the LCFA. To avoid iatrogenic injuries, clinicians must have a sound understanding of the variation types of this important blood vessel.
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Zhu ZZ, Shi BL, Qiu Y. [The safety of correction surgery in early-onset scoliosis with intraspinal anomalies]. ZHONGHUA YI XUE ZA ZHI 2020; 100:2241-2243. [PMID: 32746589 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20200419-01236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Qiu Y, Mao YT, Zhu JH, Zhao K, Wang JF, Huang JM, Chang GQ, Guan YT, Huang FY, Hu YJ, Chen JQ, Liu JL. CLIC1 knockout inhibits invasion and migration of gastric cancer by upregulating AMOT-p130 expression. Clin Transl Oncol 2020; 23:514-525. [PMID: 32656583 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-020-02445-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore the regulatory relationship between Chloride intracellular channel 1 (CLIC1) and Angiomotin (AMOT)-p130, and reveal the role of AMOT-p130 in gastric cancer (GC). METHODS Immunohistochemistry was performed to analyze the expression of CLIC1 and AMOT-p130 in GC tissues and adjacent tissues. The expression of AMOT-p130 upon CLIC1 silencing was analyzed using RT-PCR, western blot, and immunofluorescence in GC cells. Transwell and wound-healing assays were performed to detect migration and invasion in GC cells. The changes in EMT-related proteins were detected using western blot. RESULTS Our study found that high CLIC1 expression was significantly associated with low AMOT-p130 expression in GC tissues. Silencing CLIC1 expression in MGC-803 cells (MGC-803 CLIC1 KO) and AGS cells (AGS CLIC1 KO) decreased the invasive and migratory abilities of tumor cells, which were induced by the upregulation of AMOT-p130. Subsequently, we demonstrated that AMOT-p130 inhibits the invasive and migratory abilities of GC cells by inhibiting epithelial-mesenchymal transition. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that AMOT-p130 could inhibit epithelial-mesenchymal transition in GC cells. CLIC1 may participate in the metastatic progression of GC by downregulating the expression of AMOT-p130.
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Ge S, Ma NL, Jiang S, Ok YS, Lam SS, Li C, Shi SQ, Nie X, Qiu Y, Li D, Wu Q, Tsang DCW, Peng W, Sonne C. Processed Bamboo as a Novel Formaldehyde-Free High-Performance Furniture Biocomposite. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:30824-30832. [PMID: 32544314 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c07448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We used an innovative approach involving hot pressing, low energy consumption, and no adhesive to transform bamboo biomass into a natural sustainable fiber-based biocomposite for structural and furniture applications. Analyses showed strong internal bonding through mechanical "nail-like" nano substances, hydrogen, and ester and ether bonds. The biocomposite encompasses a 10-fold increase in internal bonding strength with improved water resistance, fire safety, and environmentally friendly properties as compared to existing furniture materials using hazardous formaldehyde-based adhesives. As compared to natural bamboo material, this new biocomposite has improved fire and water resistance, while there is no need for toxic adhesives (mostly made from formaldehyde-based resin), which eases the concern of harmful formaldehyde-based VOC emission and ensures better indoor air quality. This surpasses existing structural and furniture materials made by synthetic adhesives. Interestingly, our approach can 100% convert discarded bamboo biomass into this biocomposite, which represents a potentially cost reduction alternative with high revenue. The underlying fragment riveting and cell collapse binding are obviously a new technology approach that offers an economically and sustainable high-performance biocomposite that provides solutions to structural and furniture materials bound with synthetic adhesives.
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Luo D, Wang L, Qiu Y, Huang R, Liu B. Emergence of Impurity-Doped Nanocrystal Light-Emitting Diodes. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1226. [PMID: 32599722 PMCID: PMC7353084 DOI: 10.3390/nano10061226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In recent years, impurity-doped nanocrystal light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have aroused both academic and industrial interest since they are highly promising to satisfy the increasing demand of display, lighting, and signaling technologies. Compared with undoped counterparts, impurity-doped nanocrystal LEDs have been demonstrated to possess many extraordinary characteristics including enhanced efficiency, increased luminance, reduced voltage, and prolonged stability. In this review, recent state-of-the-art concepts to achieve high-performance impurity-doped nanocrystal LEDs are summarized. Firstly, the fundamental concepts of impurity-doped nanocrystal LEDs are presented. Then, the strategies to enhance the performance of impurity-doped nanocrystal LEDs via both material design and device engineering are introduced. In particular, the emergence of three types of impurity-doped nanocrystal LEDs is comprehensively highlighted, namely impurity-doped colloidal quantum dot LEDs, impurity-doped perovskite LEDs, and impurity-doped colloidal quantum well LEDs. At last, the challenges and the opportunities to further improve the performance of impurity-doped nanocrystal LEDs are described.
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Xu K, Guo Y, Ping L, Qiu Y, Liu Q, Li Z, Wang Z. Protective Effects of SIRT6 Overexpression against DSS-Induced Colitis in Mice. Cells 2020; 9:cells9061513. [PMID: 32580272 PMCID: PMC7348883 DOI: 10.3390/cells9061513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Sirtuin 6 (SIRT6), as a NAD + -dependent deacetylase, plays an indispensable role in the regulation of health and physiology. Loss of SIRT6 causes spontaneous colitis in mice and makes intestinal epithelial cells prone to stress. However, whether SIRT6 overexpression increases resistance to colitis remains unknown. Here, in vivo results demonstrated that SIRT6 overexpression attenuates DSS-induced colitis in terms of clinical manifestations, histopathological damage, loss of tight junction function and imbalanced intestinal microenvironment. Additionally, we also found that the activation of NF-κB and c-Jun induced by DSS is diminished by SIRT6 overexpression. Furthermore, SIRT6 may regulate TAK1 to inhibit NF-κB and c-Jun signaling. Thus, our findings highlight the protective effect of SIRT6 on colon, further supporting the perspective that SIRT6 may be a therapeutic target for intestine injury under stress.
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Qiu Y, Liu Y, Li X, Chen J. A Novel Location Privacy-Preserving Approach Based on Blockchain. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20123519. [PMID: 32575917 PMCID: PMC7349216 DOI: 10.3390/s20123519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Location-based services (LBS) bring convenience to people’s lives but are also accompanied with privacy leakages. To protect the privacy of LBS users, many location privacy protection algorithms were proposed. However, these algorithms often have difficulty to maintain a balance between service quality and user privacy. In this paper, we first overview the shortcomings of the existing two privacy protection architectures and privacy protection technologies, then we propose a location privacy protection method based on blockchain. Our method satisfies the principle of k-anonymity privacy protection and does not need the help of trusted third-party anonymizing servers. The combination of multiple private blockchains can disperse the user’s transaction records, which can provide users with stronger location privacy protection and will not reduce the quality of service. We also propose a reward mechanism to encourage user participation. Finally, we implement our approach in the Remix blockchain to show the efficiency, which further indicates the potential application prospect for the distributed network environment.
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Li L, Jiang Y, Jiang P, Li X, Qiu Y, Jia P, Pi Z, Hu Y, Chen Z, Xu J. Experimental observation of three-dimensional non-paraxial accelerating beams. OPTICS EXPRESS 2020; 28:17653-17659. [PMID: 32679970 DOI: 10.1364/oe.387866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We experimentally realize three-dimensional non-paraxial accelerating beams associated with different coordinate systems. They are obtained by Fourier transforming a phase-modulated wave front in an aberration-compensated system. The phase pattern is encoded to include the phase and amplitude modulation for the accelerating beams with additional correction phase for the aberration compensation. These beams propagate along a circular trajectory, but they exhibit rather complex intensity patterns corresponding to the shape-invariant solutions in parabolic, prolate spheroidal and oblate spheroidal coordinate systems.
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Chen D, Li H, Zhao Y, Qiu Y, Xiao L, He H, Zheng D, Li X, Huang L, Yu X, Xu N, Hu X, Chen Y, Chen F. Characterization of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in a tertiary hospital in Fuzhou, China. J Appl Microbiol 2020; 129:1220-1226. [PMID: 32396222 PMCID: PMC7687251 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Aims The emergence of carbapenem‐resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) strains has led to increased mortality and morbidity rates. Tigecycline, a new class of broad‐spectrum glycyl‐tetracycline antibiotics, has been used to target multi‐ and pan‐drug‐resistant bacterial infections. This study aimed to assess the molecular characteristics of CRKP in a tertiary hospital, and its susceptibility to tigecycline, to create a reference for hospital infection control and clinical drug use. Methods and Results We retrieved patient clinical information and CRKP characterization from medical records and detected the MIC of tigecycline using the micro‐broth dilution method. Multi‐locus sequence typing was performed, and antibiotic resistance genes associated with CRKP were detected by qPCR. A total of 166 CRKP strains were detected in the sputum, urine and blood among intensive care unit patients (average age, 69·6 years). The most infrequently observed resistance genes were amikacin resistance genes, followed by tobramycin resistance genes. KPC‐2, CTX‐M9 and CTX‐M1 were the most frequently detected resistance genes. Conclusions No strain was resistant to tigecycline (MIC ≥ 8 µg ml−1). Twenty‐four sequence types were identified, with ST11 being the most common type. Significance and Impact of the Study Clinicians and infection control experts should be aware of CRKP prevalence to facilitate clinical treatment and improve nosocomial infection control.
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Liu Y, Qiu Y, Ni S, Zhang X, Sun H, Song W, Li X. Mussel-Inspired Biocoating for Improving the Adhesion of Dental Pulp Stem Cells in Dental Pulp Regeneration. Macromol Rapid Commun 2020; 41:e2000102. [PMID: 32483838 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202000102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2020] [Revised: 05/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Dental pulp engineering possesses a promising perspective to replacing lost pulp in the root canal and restoring its functions. Stable adhesion of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) on the root canal dentin wall is a key element required for reconstruction of a functional odontoblast layer in dental pulp regeneration. To address this challenge, dopamine-modified hyaluronic acid (DA-HA) is coated on dentin to obtain a stable adhesion of DPSCs. The dopamine segment provides adhesion ability to the coating, and the hyaluronic acid increases the biocompatibility. The results show that DPSCs can adhere on the DA-HA coated dentin slice better than those without coating. Simultaneously, DPSCs proliferation can be further promoted on the prepared coating. Therefore, the DA-HA coating may provide a possible way to immobilize odontoblast cell onto dentin surface for pulp regeneration.
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Xu S, Zu XM, Feng R, Zhang SH, Qiu Y, Chen BL, Zeng ZR, Chen MH, He Y. [Thalidomide in refractory Crohn's disease: long-term efficacy and safety]. ZHONGHUA NEI KE ZA ZHI 2020; 59:445-450. [PMID: 32486585 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112138-20191206-00800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Objective: To analyze the long-term efficacy and safety of thalidomide on refractory Crohn's disease (CD). Methods: A total of 79 patients with refractory CD in the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University treated with thalidomide were enrolled in this retrospective study from September 2005 to July 2018. Clinical effects and adverse drug reactions were recorded and assessed. Results: In this cohort,69 patients were treated with thalidomide for ≥6 months. Sixty-eight patients among the 69 patients achieved complete clinical remission and were followed up for a median 33.5 months (range, 7-110 months). Seventeen cases relapsed during follow-up. The cumulative probabilities of remaining in remission at 12, 24, 60 months were 88.6% (95%CI 80.6%-96.6%), 80.7% (95%CI 70.3%-91.1%), 53.7% (95%CI 32.1%-75.3%) respectively. Disease activity was the only variable associated with relapse risk, with a hazard ratio (HR) of 3.559 for Crohn's disease activity index (CDAI) ≥220(95%CI 1.213-10.449, P<0.05). Adverse reactions were recorded in 42 (53.2%) patients including12 (15.2%) leading to discontinuation of thalidomide. No serious side effects were observed in all subjects. Conclusions: This study suggests a long-term benefit of maintenance treatment with thalidomide in refractory CD.Moderate to severe patients have an increased risk of relapse. The high incidence of drug adverse reactions may restrain the clinical application of thalidomide.
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Xia SJ, Chen HR, Li Z, Li XC, Zhi EL, Tian RH, Li P, Huang YH, Hu JL, Qiu Y. [Efficacy and safety of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound at different intervals by mechanical force in treating erectile dysfunction: a preliminary study]. ZHONGHUA YI XUE ZA ZHI 2020; 100:1432-1436. [PMID: 32392996 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112137-20191207-02679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To study the efficacy and safety of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) at different intervals by mechanical force in treating erectile dysfunction (ED). Method: Forty patients with mild to moderate ED were randomized in a 1∶1 ratio to receive 16-treatment sessions of LIPUS in group A and group B, applied 3 times per week and 2 times per week, respectively. End-point assessments were made at 8th week after treatment. Efficacy were evaluated using International Index of Erectile Function-Erectile Function domain score (IIEF-EF), Erectile Hardness Score (EHS), Self-Esteem and Relationship Questionnaire (SEAR), Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP), Global Assessment Question (GAQ), and pain were assessed by Visual Analogue Score (VAS).Treatment response was confirmed by a minimal clinically importance difference (MCID) at 8th week. Results: Compared with baseline, IIEF-EF score [(17.1±5.48 vs 23.4±3.75, P<0.05) and (18.9±4.34 vs 24.1±4.32, P<0.05)], proportion of EHS 4 [(0 vs 40%, P<0.05) and (16.7% vs 55.6%, P<0.05)], and Overall Relationship score [(50.6 vs 67.5, P<0.05) and (44.4 vs 70.1, P<0.05)] were significantly improved at 8th week in two groups, respectively. Compared with baseline, the positive responses to SEP-3 increased significantly at 8th week in two groups (50.0% vs 80.0%,P<0.05) and (44.4% vs 88.9%, P<0.05), respectively. The positive responses to GAQ-2 were 90.0% and 88.9% at 8th week in two groups, respectively. There were no significant differences in IIEF-EF, EHS, SEAR, SEP and GAQ at 8th week between two groups. There was no significant difference in treatment response using MCID between two groups at end-point (80.5% vs 77.5%). The treatment duration for full sessions were 2.5 weeks less in group A than group B. No adverse effects were reported in all cases. Conclusion: LIPUS at two different intervals is effective and safe for mild to moderate ED, and the regimen at 3 times per week can achieve quite good effect in relatively short duration,while the long-term effects is still be clarified in further study.
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Wen L, Liu L, Shen X, Li H, Zhu Z, Huang H, Cai M, Qian D, Shen S, Qiu Y, Cui Y, Sheng Y. The association of the UHRF1BP1 gene with systemic lupus erythematosus was replicated in a Han Chinese population from mainland China. Ann Hum Genet 2020; 84:221-228. [PMID: 31691269 DOI: 10.1111/ahg.12362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Revised: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the UHRF gene have been shown to be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in European and Hong Kong Chinese, but statistically significant evidence for association has not been found in a mainland Han Chinese population. Therefore, we selected SNP rs13205210 located in UHRF1BP1 as a candidate association from our previously published genome-wide association study (GWAS) data of SLE (1,047 cases and 1,205 controls from a mainland Han Chinese population) to explore the association between the UHRF1BP1 gene and SLE. We conducted a large-scale replication study in an additional independent sample of 3,509 cases and 8,246 controls from a mainland Han Chinese population. Real-time PCR was used to determine gene expression differences in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from cases and controls. As a result, we replicated the association between the UHRF1BP1 gene and SLE (rs13205210, missense, Pmeta = 2.26E-17, odds ratio = 1.41) by a meta-analysis of our previous GWAS and this replication study involving a total of 4,556 cases and 9,451 controls. The UHRF1BP1 mRNA expression level in PBMCs was significantly decreased in patients with SLE compared with that in healthy controls. SNP rs13205210 exhibited an expression quantitative trait loci effect on the UHRF1BP1 gene in PBMCs from patients. In conclusion, this study not only suggests that the UHRF1BP1 gene was associated with SLE in a mainland Han Chinese population, but also implied that it might be a common genetic factor contributing to SLE susceptibility in multiple populations.
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With the increasing incidence of male infertility, routine detection of semen is insufficient to accurately assess male fertility. Infertile men, who have lower odds of conceiving naturally, exhibit high levels of sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF). The mechanisms driving SDF include abnormal spermatogenesis, oxidative stress damage, and abnormal sperm apoptosis. As these factors can induce SDF and subsequent radical changes leading to male infertility, detection of the extent of SDF has become an efficient routine method for semen analysis. Although it is still debated, SDF detection has become a research hotspot in the field of reproductive medicine as a more accurate indicator for assessing sperm quality and male fertility. SDF may be involved in male infertility, reproductive assisted outcomes, and growth and development of offspring. The effective detection methods of SDF are sperm chromatin structure analysis (SCSA), terminal transferase-mediated dUTP end labeling (TUNEL) assay, single-cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) assay, and sperm chromatin dispersion (SCD) test, and all of these methods are valuable for assisted reproductive techniques. Currently, the preferred method for detecting sperm DNA integrity is SCSA. However, the regulation network of SDF is very complex because the sperm DNA differs from the somatic cell DNA with its unique structure. A multitude of molecular factors, including coding genes, non-coding genes, or methylated DNA, participate in the complex physiological regulation activities associated with SDF. Studying SDF occurrence and the underlying mechanisms may effectively improve its clinical treatments. This review aimed to outline the research status of SDF mechanism and detection technology-related issues, as well as the effect of increased SDF rate, aiming to provide a basis for clinical male infertility diagnosis and treatment.
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Fu QS, Chen XH, Chakrabarti C, Li CL, Zheng J, Wang PJ, Yin HX, Qiu Y, Meng B, Yuan SL. Negative magnetization, complex magnetic ordering and applications of Cr-doped Co 2TiO 4. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:7058-7064. [PMID: 32196030 DOI: 10.1039/c9cp06444c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Polycrystalline Co2Ti1-xCrxO4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.2) inverse spinel ceramics have been synthesized via a sol-gel technique. The dc magnetization measurement in the field-cooled mode shows that negative magnetization could be observed until x reaches 0.2. The exchange constants are calculated using the ferrimagnetic Curie-Weiss fitting and the mean-field theory. This reveals that the strength of the inter sublattice magnetic interaction presents a non-monotonic trend with the increase in Cr content and reaches the minimum at x = 0.1, giving rise to the highest compensation temperature in the x = 0.1 sample. The applicability of the x = 0.1 sample is investigated in light of two prominent magnetic effects: (i) the stable magnetic switching effect indicates the potential applications in magnetic switching and data storage and (ii) the coexistence of normal and inverse magnetocaloric effects suggests a potential application in a constant temperature bath at 54 K.
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Li Z, Xu K, Guo Y, Ping L, Gao Y, Qiu Y, Ni J, Liu Q, Wang Z. A high-fat diet reverses metabolic disorders and premature aging by modulating insulin and IGF1 signaling in SIRT6 knockout mice. Aging Cell 2020; 19:e13104. [PMID: 31967391 PMCID: PMC7059164 DOI: 10.1111/acel.13104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2019] [Revised: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Mammalian sirtuin 6 (SIRT6) is involved in the regulation of many essential processes, especially metabolic homeostasis. SIRT6 knockout mice undergo premature aging and die at age ~4 weeks. Severe glycometabolic disorders have been found in SIRT6 knockout mice, and whether a dietary intervention can rescue SIRT6 knockout mice remains unknown. In our study, we found that at the same calorie intake, a high‐fat diet dramatically increased the lifespan of SIRT6 knockout mice to 26 weeks (males) and 37 weeks (females), reversed multi‐organ atrophy, and reduced body weight, hypoglycemia, and premature aging. Furthermore, the high‐fat diet partially but significantly normalized the global gene expression profile in SIRT6 knockout mice. Regarding the mechanism, excessive glucose uptake and glycolysis induced by the SIRT6 deficiency were attenuated in skeletal muscle through inhibition of insulin and IGF1 signaling by the high‐fat diet. Similarly, fatty acids but not ketone bodies inhibited glucose uptake, glycolysis, and senescence in SIRT6 knockout fibroblasts, whereas PI3K inhibition antagonized the effects of a high‐fatty‐acid medium in vitro. Overall, the high‐fat diet dramatically reverses numerous consequences of SIRT6 deficiency through modulation of insulin and IGF1 signaling, providing a new basis for elucidation of SIRT6 and fatty‐acid functions and supporting novel therapeutic approaches against metabolic disorders and aging‐related diseases.
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Chen GQ, Wang QM, Yu M, Cheng YD, Zhang ZC, Wang WS, Qiu Y, Sun LH, Peng K, Yang H. Notch signaling is involved in regulation of LPS-induced macrophage apoptosis through JNK/NF-kB signaling pathway. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2020; 34:04. [PMID: 32048500 DOI: 10.23812/19-283-a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Notch signaling plays a critical role in the development and function of macrophages. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between Notch signaling pathway and macrophage apoptosis after LPS stimulation. In RAW 264.7 cells, the mRNA expression of Jagged1, Hes1, Hes 5 and GM-CSF, and protein expression of NICD1 and GM-CSF were increased after LPS stimulation. Inhibition of Notch signaling by γ-secretase inhibitor DAPT and the suppression of Notch1 expression using siRNA both significantly prevented LPS induced activation of JNK and NF-kB, and simultaneously the expression of GM-CSF was also down regulated significantly. JNK inhibitor SP600125 was used to block the phosphorylation of JNK signaling, Western blot results showed that the activation of NF-kB was blocked and expression of GM-CSF was down-regulated. Finally, flow cytometry analyses showed that the Notch signaling was involved in the regulation of macrophage apoptosis after LPS stimulation. Our study showed that the Notch signaling pathway was activated and involved in the regulation of macrophage apoptosis after LPS stimulation through JNK/ NF-kB signaling regulated GM-CSF expression.
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Younossi ZM, Tampi RP, Racila A, Qiu Y, Burns L, Younossi I, Nader F. Economic and Clinical Burden of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in the U.S. Diabetes Care 2020; 43:283-289. [PMID: 31658974 DOI: 10.2337/dc19-1113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a progressive form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and is strongly associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Patients with both T2DM and NASH have increased risk for adverse clinical outcomes, leading to higher risk for mortality and morbidity. We built a Markov model with 1-year cycles and 20-year horizon to estimate the economic burden of NASH with T2DM in the U.S. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Cohort size was determined by population size, prevalence of T2DM, and prevalence and incidence of NASH in 2017. The model includes 10 health states-NAFL, NASH fibrosis stages F0 through F3, compensated and decompensated cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, 1 year post-liver transplant, and post-liver transplant-as well as liver-related, cardiovascular, and background mortality. Transition probabilities were calculated from meta-analyses and literature. Annual costs for NASH and T2DM were taken from literature and billing codes. RESULTS We estimated that there were 18.2 million people in the U.S. living with T2DM and NAFLD, of which 6.4 million had NASH. Twenty-year costs for NAFLD in these patients were $55.8 billion. Over the next 20 years, NASH with T2DM will account for 65,000 transplants, 1.37 million cardiovascular-related deaths, and 812,000 liver-related deaths. CONCLUSIONS This model predicts significant clinical and economic burden due to NASH with T2DM over the next 20 years. In fact, this burden may be greater since we assumed conservative inputs for our model and did not increase costs or the incidence of T2DM over time. It is highly likely that interventions reducing morbidity and mortality in NASH patients with T2DM could potentially reduce this projected clinical and economic burden.
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