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Li Y, Dong W, Tang H, Guo X, Wu S, Lu G, Li X, Chen C. Correlates of death anxiety for patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:1933-1947. [PMID: 38284499 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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OBJECTIVE A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to identify the factors related to cancer death anxiety based on available evidence. DESIGN This systematic review and meta-analysis followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. METHODS Seven databases were searched to identify studies on the relationships of cancer death anxiety with demographic characteristics, disease factors and psychosocial factors from inception to May 2023. The Agency for Medical Research and Quality (AHRQ) scale was used to evaluate the quality of the included studies. After two researchers independently completed the literature search, data extraction and quality evaluation, meta-analysis was conducted by using RevMan5.3 and Stata 17.0 software. RESULTS In total, 52 studies were included in this review. The results revealed that there were positive correlations of death anxiety with female sex, the symptom burden, anxiety levels, depression levels, fear of recurrence, attachment avoidance, psychological distress, resignation and confrontation coping. Death anxiety was negatively correlated with age, education level, ability to perform daily activities, self-esteem, spiritual well-being, sense of meaning in life, resilience, quality of life, social support and religious beliefs. CONCLUSIONS Our results can inform the design of interventions to address death anxiety and improve the overall quality of life of cancer patients. Healthcare professionals should promptly identify and focus on death anxiety in high-risk populations of cancer patients. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Cancer patients commonly experience death anxiety, and this anxiety has a nonnegligible impact on patients' mental health and overall quality of life. This study can inform the development of interventions by clinical healthcare professionals. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION This was a meta-analysis based on data from previous studies.
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- Yuanyuan Li
- Institute of Nursing and Health, School of Nursing and Health, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Institute of Nursing and Health, School of Nursing and Health, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Institute of Nursing and Health, School of Nursing and Health, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Institute of Nursing and Health, School of Nursing and Health, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Institute of Nursing and Health, School of Nursing and Health, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Institute of Business Administration, School of Business, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Institute of Nursing and Health, School of Nursing and Health, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Institute of Nursing and Health, School of Nursing and Health, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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Li DJ, Cheng YW, Pan JM, Guo ZC, Wang SH, Huang QF, Nie PJ, Shi WQ, Xu XE, Wen B, Zhong JL, Zhang ZD, Wu ZY, Zhao H, Liao LD, Wu JY, Zhang K, Dong G, Li EM, Xu LY. KAT8/SIRT7-mediated Fascin-K41 acetylation/deacetylation regulates tumor metastasis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. J Pathol 2024; 263:74-88. [PMID: 38411274 DOI: 10.1002/path.6261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Fascin actin-bundling protein 1 (Fascin) is highly expressed in a variety of cancers, including esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), working as an important oncogenic protein and promoting the migration and invasion of cancer cells by bundling F-actin to facilitate the formation of filopodia and invadopodia. However, it is not clear how exactly the function of Fascin is regulated by acetylation in cancer cells. Here, in ESCC cells, the histone acetyltransferase KAT8 catalyzed Fascin lysine 41 (K41) acetylation, to inhibit Fascin-mediated F-actin bundling and the formation of filopodia and invadopodia. Furthermore, NAD-dependent protein deacetylase sirtuin (SIRT) 7-mediated deacetylation of Fascin-K41 enhances the formation of filopodia and invadopodia, which promotes the migration and invasion of ESCC cells. Clinically, the analysis of cancer and adjacent tissue samples from patients with ESCC showed that Fascin-K41 acetylation was lower in the cancer tissue of patients with lymph node metastasis than in that of patients without lymph node metastasis, and low levels of Fascin-K41 acetylation were associated with a poorer prognosis in patients with ESCC. Importantly, K41 acetylation significantly blocked NP-G2-044, one of the Fascin inhibitors currently being clinically evaluated, suggesting that NP-G2-044 may be more suitable for patients with low levels of Fascin-K41 acetylation, but not suitable for patients with high levels of Fascin-K41 acetylation. © 2024 The Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Da-Jia Li
- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
- Cancer Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- Medical Informatics Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, PR China
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- Clinical Research Center, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Oncologic Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- Clinical Research Center, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Oncologic Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- Clinical Research Center, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
- Cancer Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Oncologic Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, PR China
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- Medical Informatics Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
- Shantou Academy Medical Sciences, Shantou, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
- Cancer Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Oncologic Pathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, PR China
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Ingelman-Sundberg M, Pirmohamed M. Precision medicine in cardiovascular therapeutics: Evaluating the role of pharmacogenetic analysis prior to drug treatment. J Intern Med 2024; 295:583-598. [PMID: 38343077 DOI: 10.1111/joim.13772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Pharmacogenomics is the examination of how genetic variation influences drug metabolism and response, in terms of both efficacy and safety. In cardiovascular disease, patient-specific diplotypes determine phenotypes, thereby influencing the efficacy and safety of drug treatments, including statins, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants and antiplatelets. Notably, polymorphisms in key genes, such as CYP2C9, CYP2C19, VKORC1 and SLCO1B1, significantly impact the outcomes of treatment with clopidogrel, warfarin and simvastatin. Furthermore, the CYP2C19 polymorphism influences the pharmacokinetics and safety of the novel hypertrophic cardiomyopathy inhibitor, mavacamten. In this review, we critically assess the clinical application of pharmacogenomics in cardiovascular disease and delineate present and future utilization of pharmacogenomics. This includes insights into identifying missing heritability, the integration of whole genome sequencing and the application of polygenic risk scores to enhance the precision of personalized drug therapy. Our discussion encompasses health economic analyses that underscore the cost benefits associated with pre-emptive genotyping for warfarin and clopidogrel treatments, albeit acknowledging the need for further research in this area. In summary, we contend that cardiovascular pharmacogenomic analyses are underpinned by a wealth of evidence, and implementation is already occurring for some of these gene-drug pairs, but as with any area of medicine, we need to continually gather more information to optimize the use of pharmacogenomics in clinical practice.
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- Magnus Ingelman-Sundberg
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Section of Pharmacogenetics, Biomedicum 5B, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Wolfson Centre for Personalised Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Li Y, Sun M, Xu X, Chen B, Chen X, Wang Y, Wei S, Xu Q, Zhou H. Clinical features and prognosis in the first episode of optic neuritis with COVID-19. Acta Ophthalmol 2024; 102:e398-e401. [PMID: 37823443 DOI: 10.1111/aos.15789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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- Yuyu Li
- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital & Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital & Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital & Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital & Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital & Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital & Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital & Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital & Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital & Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
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Sonaglioni A, Nicolosi GL, Lombardo M. The relationship between mitral valve prolapse and thoracic skeletal abnormalities in clinical practice: a systematic review. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2024; 25:353-363. [PMID: 38526955 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000001614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Literature data suggest high inter-study variability in mitral valve prolapse (MVP) prevalence among individuals with thoracic skeletal abnormalities (TSA). This systematic review aimed at estimating the overall prevalence of MVP in individuals with the most common TSA, including not only the oldest studies (before the year 2000) but also the most recent ones (after the year 2000). METHODS PubMed and EMBASE databases were systematically reviewed in November 2023. Studies assessing the relationship between MVP and TSA and estimating the MVP prevalence in pectus excavatum (PE), pectus carinatum (PC), scoliosis, straight back syndrome (SBS) and Marfan syndrome (MS) were included. There was no limitation on time periods. RESULTS Twenty-five studies with a total of 2800 patients (27.9 ± 13.9 years, 48.2% females) were analyzed. The highest prevalence of MVP was observed among MS patients (47.3%), while the lowest was detected in PC individuals (23%). Prevalence of MVP was similar among PE (30.8%), scoliosis (26.3%) and SBS (25.5%) patients. When dividing the studies on the basis of temporal period, the average MVP prevalence was approximately two-fold higher in all studies conducted before the year 2000 in comparison with the most recent ones, regardless of TSA type. This discrepancy might be primarily ascribed to relevant differences in the echocardiographic criteria employed for MVP diagnosis before (less specific) and after (more specific) the year 2000, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The estimated MVP prevalence in TSA individuals is significantly higher than that observed in the general population. Individuals with TSA should be screened for MVP presence on transthoracic echocardiography.
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Kershner JR. Early life stress, literacy and dyslexia: an evolutionary perspective. Brain Struct Funct 2024; 229:809-822. [PMID: 38436668 PMCID: PMC11003919 DOI: 10.1007/s00429-024-02766-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Stress and learning co-evolved in parallel, with their interdependence critical to the survival of the species. Even today, the regulation of moderate levels of stress by the central autonomic network (CAN), especially during pre- and post-natal periods, facilitates biological adaptability and is an essential precursor for the cognitive requisites of learning to read. Reading is a remarkable evolutionary achievement of the human brain, mysteriously unusual, because it is not pre-wired with a genetic address to facilitate its acquisition. There is no gene for reading. The review suggests that reading co-opts a brain circuit centered in the left hemisphere ventral occipital cortex that evolved as a domain-general visual processor. Its adoption by reading depends on the CAN's coordination of the learning and emotional requirements of learning to read at the metabolic, cellular, synaptic, and network levels. By stabilizing a child's self-control and modulating the attention network's inhibitory controls over the reading circuit, the CAN plays a key role in school readiness and learning to read. In addition, the review revealed two beneficial CAN evolutionary adjustments to early-life stress "overloads" that come with incidental costs of school under-performance and dyslexia. A short-term adaptation involving methylation of the FKBP5 and NR3C1 genes is a liability for academic achievement in primary school. The adaptation leading to dyslexia induces alterations in BDNF trafficking, promoting long-term adaptive fitness by protecting against excessive glucocorticoid toxicity but risks reading difficulties by disruptive signaling from the CAN to the attention networks and the reading circuit.
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- John R Kershner
- Department of Applied Psychology and Human Resources, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A1, Canada.
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Rahmati A, Mafi A, Vakili O, Soleymani F, Alishahi Z, Yahyazadeh S, Gholinezhad Y, Rezaee M, Johnston TP, Sahebkar A. Non-coding RNAs in leukemia drug resistance: new perspectives on molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways. Ann Hematol 2024; 103:1455-1482. [PMID: 37526673 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-023-05383-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Like almost all cancer types, timely diagnosis is needed for leukemias to be effectively cured. Drug efflux, attenuated drug uptake, altered drug metabolism, and epigenetic alterations are just several of the key mechanisms by which drug resistance develops. All of these mechanisms are orchestrated by up- and downregulators, in which non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) do not encode specific proteins in most cases; albeit, some of them have been found to exhibit the potential for protein-coding. Notwithstanding, ncRNAs are chiefly known for their contribution to the regulation of physiological processes, as well as the pathological ones, such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, and immune responses. Specifically, in the case of leukemia chemo-resistance, ncRNAs have been recognized to be responsible for modulating the initiation and progression of drug resistance. Herein, we comprehensively reviewed the role of ncRNAs, specifically its effect on molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways, in the development of leukemia drug resistance.
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- Atefe Rahmati
- Department of Hematology and Blood Banking, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Autophagy Research Center, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Tehran Heart Center, Cardiovascular Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, the, Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, the, Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, the, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Jiang S, Li W, Song M, Liang J, Liu G, Du Q, Wang L, Meng H, Tang L, Yang Y, Zhang B. CXCL1-CXCR2 axis mediates inflammatory response after sciatic nerve injury by regulating macrophage infiltration. Mol Immunol 2024; 169:50-65. [PMID: 38493581 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2024.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Macrophages play a crucial role in the inflammatory response following sciatic nerve injury. Studies have demonstrated that C-X-C motif chemokine (CXCL) 1 recruit macrophages by binding to C-X-C chemokine receptor (CXCR) 2 and participates in the inflammatory response of various diseases. Based on these findings, we aimed to explore the role of the CXCL1-CXCR2 axis in the repair process after peripheral nerve injury. Initially, we simulated sciatic nerve injury and observed an increased expression of CXCL1 and CXCR2 in the nerves of the injury group. Both in vivo and in vitro experiments confirmed that the heightened CXCL1 expression occurs in Schwann cells and is secreted, while the elevated CXCR2 is expressed by recruited macrophages. In addition, in vitro experiments demonstrated that the binding of CXCL1 to CXCR2 can activate the NLRP3 inflammasome and promote the production of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) in macrophages. However, after mice were subjected to sciatic nerve injury, the number of macrophages and the expression of inflammatory factors in the sciatic nerve were reduced following treatment with the CXCR2 inhibitor SB225002. Simultaneously, we evaluated the sciatic nerve function index, the expression of p75 neurotrophic factor receptor (p75NTR), and myelin proteins, and all of these results were improved with the use of SB225002. Thus, our results suggest that after sciatic nerve injury, the CXCL1-CXCR2 axis mediates the inflammatory response by promoting the recruitment and activation of macrophages, which is detrimental to the repair of the injured nerves. In contrast, treatment with SB225002 promotes the repair of injured sciatic nerves.
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- Suli Jiang
- Department of Immunology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Immunology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Immunology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Immunology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Immunology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Immunology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Immunology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Special Medicine, School of Basic Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Immunology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Immunology, Medical College of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China.
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Gomathy S, Manda G, Das A, Suri A, Srivastava AK. Flash Pleural Effusion in a Post-Operative Case of Hypothalamic Hamartoma : Is it Due to Autonomic Havoc? Indian J Pediatr 2024; 91:513. [PMID: 37964095 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-023-04945-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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- Saranya Gomathy
- Department of Neurology, Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Kerala, India
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- Department of Neurology, Room no 602, CN Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Neurology, Room no 602, CN Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, AIIMS, New Delhi, 110029, India
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Dang T, Sehgal N, Barr DB, Panuwet P, Liang D, Smarr M, Naksen W, Fiedler N, Promkam N, Prapamontol T, Suttiwan P, Sittiwang S, Eick SM. Association of prenatal chlorpyrifos exposure with sexually dimorphic differences in anogenital distance among Thai farmworker children. Environ Res 2024; 248:118325. [PMID: 38286251 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Organophosphate (OP) insecticides are some of the most abundantly used insecticides, and prenatal exposures have been linked to adverse maternal and child health outcomes. Anogenital distance (AGD) has emerged as an early marker of androgen activity, and later reproductive outcomes, that is sensitive to alteration by environmental chemicals. Here, we examined associations between prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos, an OP insecticide, with AGD. Pregnant farmworkers were enrolled in the Study of Asian Women and their Offspring's Development and Environmental Exposures (SAWASDEE; N = 104) between 2017 and 2019 in Northern Thailand. Concentrations of 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol (TCPy), a specific metabolite of chlorpyrifos, were measured in composited urine samples obtained from each trimester of pregnancy. AGD was measured at 12 months of age. Sex-specific adjusted linear regression models were used to examine associations between average and trimester-specific TCPy levels and AGD. In adjusted models for females and males, increasing TCPy was consistently associated with a modest, non-significant reduction in AGD. Across both strata of sex, associations were greatest in magnitude for trimester 3 (females: β = -2.17, 95 % confidence interval (CI) = -4.99, 0.66; males: β = -3.02, 95 % CI = -6.39, 0.35). In the SAWASDEE study, prenatal chlorpyrifos exposure was not strongly associated with AGD at 12 months of age.
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- Thomas Dang
- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Chiang Mai University, Faculty of Public Health, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Rutgers University, Environmental and Occupational Health Science Institute, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Chiang Mai University, Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Chiang Mai University, Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Li S, Xu Z, Wang Y, Chen L, Wang X, Zhou Y, Lei D, Zang G, Wang G. Recent advances of mechanosensitive genes in vascular endothelial cells for the formation and treatment of atherosclerosis. Genes Dis 2024; 11:101046. [PMID: 38292174 PMCID: PMC10825297 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2023.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and its complications are a high-incidence disease worldwide. Numerous studies have shown that blood flow shear has a huge impact on the function of vascular endothelial cells, and it plays an important role in gene regulation of pro-inflammatory, pro-thrombotic, pro-oxidative stress, and cell permeability. Many important endothelial cell mechanosensitive genes have been discovered, including KLK10, CCN gene family, NRP2, YAP, TAZ, HIF-1α, NF-κB, FOS, JUN, TFEB, KLF2/KLF4, NRF2, and ID1. Some of them have been intensively studied, whereas the relevant regulatory mechanism of other genes remains unclear. Focusing on these mechanosensitive genes will provide new strategies for therapeutic intervention in atherosclerotic vascular disease. Thus, this article reviews the mechanosensitive genes affecting vascular endothelial cells, including classical pathways and some newly screened genes, and summarizes the latest research progress on their roles in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis to reveal effective therapeutic targets of drugs and provide new insights for anti-atherosclerosis.
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- Shuyu Li
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical Center of PLA, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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Lyu J, Zhang J, Wang L. Declining suicide rates in China (1990-2017): Gender and age specific analyses. J Affect Disord 2024; 352:19-25. [PMID: 38336166 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND In China suicide rates have been declining for about three decades. Patterns of suicide for women and men across the lifespan over time however have not been systematically documented. METHODS Official suicide mortality data (from 1990 to 2017) available via China CDC were used to examine suicide patterns by gender and age in each of the 33 provincial-level regions. Suicide data were aggregated by five years, except for the year of 2017. The bar graphs were used to descriptive the change tread of the suicide rate. RESULTS In the past three decades, the decline in female suicide rates was greater than that in the male rates, with the overall male to female (M/F) ratio changing from 0.88 in 1996 to 1.56 in 2017. The overall suicide rate of male was 8.82 and female was 5.65 per 100,000 persons in 2017. However the decline of suicide rates for people aged 70 and older was the greatest declination (33.73/per 100,000 persons) among all the age groups in China. CONCLUSION Overall suicide rates have declined over the three decades in China, particularly among females and individuals age 70+ years. Suicide rates continue to be higher among individuals aged 50 and older (particularly among men), and this population should continue to the focus for prevention.
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- Juncheng Lyu
- Shandong Second Medical University, Shandong, China
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- Central University of Finance and Economics Department of Sociology, Beijing, China; State University of New York Buffalo State University Department of Sociology, New York, USA.
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- China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Beijing, China
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Wang M, Yao SQ, Huang Y, Liang JJ, Xu Y, Chen S, Wang Y, Ng TK, Chu WK, Cui Q, Cen LP. Casein kinase-2 inhibition promotes retinal ganglion cell survival after acute intraocular pressure elevation. Neural Regen Res 2024; 19:1112-1118. [PMID: 37862216 PMCID: PMC10749609 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.385310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023] Open
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Intraocular pressure elevation can induce retinal ganglion cell death and is a clinically reversible risk factor for glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness. We previously demonstrated that casein kinase-2 inhibition can promote retinal ganglion cell survival and axonal regeneration in rats after optic nerve injury. To investigate the underlying mechanism, in the current study we increased the intraocular pressure of adult rats to 75 mmHg for 2 hours and then administered a casein kinase-2 inhibitor (4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-2-azabenzimidazole or 2-dimethylamino-4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-1H-benzimidazole) by intravitreal injection. We found that intravitreal injection of 4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-2-azabenzimidazole or 2-dimethylamino-4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-1H-benzimidazole promoted retinal ganglion cell survival and reduced the number of infiltrating macrophages. Transcriptomic analysis showed that the mitogen activated protein kinase signaling pathway was involved in the response to intraocular pressure elevation but was not modulated by the casein kinase-2 inhibitors. Furthermore, casein kinase-2 inhibition downregulated the expression of genes (Cck, Htrsa, Nef1, Htrlb, Prph, Chat, Slc18a3, Slc5a7, Scn1b, Crybb2, Tsga10ip, and Vstm21) involved in intraocular pressure elevation. Our data indicate that inhibition of casein kinase-2 can enhance retinal ganglion cell survival in rats after acute intraocular pressure elevation via macrophage inactivation.
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- Meng Wang
- Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Joint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China
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Chirilă ME, Kraja F, Marta GN, Neves Junior WFP, de Arruda GV, Gouveia AG, Franco P, Poortmans P, Ratosa I. Organ-sparing techniques and dose-volume constrains used in breast cancer radiation therapy - Results from European and Latin American surveys. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol 2024; 46:100752. [PMID: 38425691 PMCID: PMC10900109 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2024.100752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Background Advances in local and systemic therapies have improved the outcomes of patients with breast cancer (BC), leading to a possible increased risk for postoperative radiation therapy (RT) late adverse events. The most adequate technologies and dose constraints for organs at risk (OAR) in BC RT have yet to be defined. Methods An online survey was distributed to radiation oncologists (ROs) practicing in Europe and Latin America including the Caribbean (LAC) through personal contacts, RO and BC professional groups' networks. Demographic data and clinical practice information were collected. Results The study included 585 responses from ROs practicing in 57 different countries. The most frequently contoured OAR by European and LAC participants were the whole heart (96.6 % and 97.7 %), the ipsilateral (84.3 % and 90.8 %), and contralateral lung (71.3 % and 77.4 %), whole lung (69.8 % and 72.9 %), and the contralateral breast (66.4 % and. 83.2 %). ESTRO guidelines were preferred in Europe (33.3 %) and the RTOG contouring guideline was the most popular in LAC (62.2 %), while some participants used both recommendations (13.2 % and 19.2 %). IMRT (68.6 % and 59.1 %) and VMAT (65.6 % and 60.2 %) were the preferred modalities used in heart sparing strategies, followed by deep inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) (54.8 % and 37.4 %) and partial breast irradiation (PBI) (41.6 % and 24.6 %). Only a small percentage of all ROs reported the dose-volume constraints for OAR used in routine clinical practice. A mean heart dose (Heart-Dmean) between 4 and 5 Gy was the most frequently reported parameter (17.2 % and 39.3 %). Conclusion The delineation approaches and sparing techniques for OAR in BC RT vary between ROs worldwide. The low response rate to the dose constraints subset of queries reflects the uncertainty surrounding this topic and supports the need for detailed consensus recommendations in the clinical practice.
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- Monica-Emila Chirilă
- Radiation Oncology Department, Amethyst Radiotherapy Centre, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Clinical Development, MVision AI, Helsinki, Finland
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- Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine Tirana, Albania
- Department of Oncology, University Hospital Centre Mother Teresa, Tirana, Albania
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Sirio Libanês, São Paulo, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program, Radiology and Oncology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Latin America Cooperative Oncology Group (LACOG), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Sirio Libanês, São Paulo, Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program, Radiology and Oncology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Latin America Cooperative Oncology Group (LACOG), Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Department of Medical Imaging, Hematology and Oncology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo (FMRP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Latin America Cooperative Oncology Group (LACOG), Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Department of Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Translational Sciences (DIMET), University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Iridium Netwerk, Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Raggi A, Serretti A, Ferri R. A comprehensive overview of post-stroke depression treatment options. Int Clin Psychopharmacol 2024; 39:127-138. [PMID: 38170802 DOI: 10.1097/yic.0000000000000532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Nearly one-third of all stroke patients develop depression at any time after a stroke, and its presence is associated with unfavorable outcomes. This narrative review aims to provide a synopsis of possible pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities for post-stroke depression (PSD). Several studies have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in treating the symptoms of this clinical condition. The treatment of PSD has been recently enhanced by innovative approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, virtual reality, telehealth, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, and non-conventional therapies, which might improve depression treatment in stroke survivors. Future high-quality randomized controlled trials are necessary to confirm this hypothesis.
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- Alberto Raggi
- Unit of Neurology, G.B. Morgagni - L. Pierantoni Civic Hospital, Forlì
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- Department of Neurology, Oasi Research Institute - IRCCS, Troina, Italy
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Felchle H, Gissibl J, Lansink Rotgerink L, Nefzger SM, Walther CN, Timnik VR, Combs SE, Fischer JC. Influence of intestinal microbial metabolites on the abscopal effect after radiation therapy combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol 2024; 46:100758. [PMID: 38500667 PMCID: PMC10945164 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2024.100758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Background Most clinical studies failed to elicit a strong antitumor immune response and subsequent systemic tumor regression after radiation therapy (RT), even in combination with the immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) anti-CTLA4 or anti-PD1. Mechanistically, type I interferon (IFN-I) activation is essential for the development of such abscopal effects (AE); however, mechanisms driving or limiting IFN-I activation are ill defined. Groundbreaking discoveries have shown that antibiotics (ABx) can affect oncological outcomes and that microbiota-derived metabolites can modulate systemic antitumor immunity. Recent studies have demonstrated that the bacterial metabolites desaminotyrosine (DAT) and indole-3-carboxaldehyde (ICA) can enhance IFN-I activation in models of inflammatory diseases. Materials and Methods The subcutaneous bilateral MC38 tumor model is a widely used experimental tool to study the AE in mice. We applied it to explore the influence of broad-spectrum ABx, DAT and ICA on the AE after radioimmunotherapy (RIT). We performed 1x8 Gy of the primary tumor ± anti-CTLA4 or anti-PD1, and ± daily oral application of ABx or metabolites. Result Combinatory ABx had neither a significant effect on tumor growth of the irradiated tumor nor on tumor progression of the abscopal tumor after RIT with anti-CTLA4. Furthermore, DAT and ICA did not significantly impact on the AE after RIT with anti-CTLA4 or anti-PD1. Surprisingly, ICA even appears to reduce outcomes after RIT with anti-CTLA4. Conclusion We did not find a significant impact of combinatory ABx on the AE. Experimental application of the IFN-I-inducing metabolites DAT or ICA did not boost the AE after combined RIT. Additional studies are important to further investigate whether the intestinal microbiota or specific microbiota-derived metabolites modulate the AE.
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- Hannah Felchle
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner-site Munich and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
- Helmholtz Zentrum München, Institute of Radiation Medicine, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Koganesawa M, Dwyer DF, Alhallak K, Nagai J, Zaleski K, Samuchiwal S, Hiroaki H, Nishida A, Hirsch TI, Brennan PJ, Puder M, Balestrieri B. Pla2g5 contributes to viral-like-induced lung inflammation through macrophage proliferation and LA/Ffar1 lung cell recruitment. Immunology 2024; 172:144-162. [PMID: 38361249 DOI: 10.1111/imm.13766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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Macrophages expressing group V phospholipase A2 (Pla2g5) release the free fatty acid (FFA) linoleic acid (LA), potentiating lung type 2 inflammation. Although Pla2g5 and LA increase in viral infections, their role remains obscure. We generated Pla2g5flox/flox mice, deleted Pla2g5 by using the Cx3cr1cre transgene, and activated bone marrow-derived macrophages (BM-Macs) with poly:IC, a synthetic double-stranded RNA that triggers a viral-like immune response, known Pla2g5-dependent stimuli (IL-4, LPS + IFNγ, IL-33 + IL-4 + GM-CSF) and poly:IC + LA followed by lipidomic and transcriptomic analysis. Poly:IC-activated Pla2g5flox/flox;Cx3cr1cre/+ BM-Macs had downregulation of major bioactive lipids and critical enzymes producing those bioactive lipids. In addition, AKT phosphorylation was lower in poly:IC-stimulated Pla2g5flox/flox;Cx3cr1cre/+ BM-Macs, which was not restored by adding LA to poly:IC-stimulated BM-Macs. Consistently, Pla2g5flox/flox;Cx3cr1cre/+ mice had diminished poly:IC-induced lung inflammation, including inflammatory macrophage proliferation, while challenging Pla2g5flox/flox;Cx3cr1cre/+ mice with poly:IC + LA partially restored lung inflammation and inflammatory macrophage proliferation. Finally, mice lacking FFA receptor-1 (Ffar1)-null mice had reduced poly:IC-induced lung cell recruitment and tissue macrophage proliferation, not corrected by LA. Thus, Pla2g5 contributes to poly:IC-induced lung inflammation by regulating inflammatory macrophage proliferation and LA/Ffar1-mediated lung cell recruitment and tissue macrophage proliferation.
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- Masaya Koganesawa
- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinik Center for Translational Immunology Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinik Center for Translational Immunology Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinik Center for Translational Immunology Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinik Center for Translational Immunology Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinik Center for Translational Immunology Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinik Center for Translational Immunology Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinik Center for Translational Immunology Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinik Center for Translational Immunology Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Vascular Biology Program, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinik Center for Translational Immunology Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Vascular Biology Program, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinik Center for Translational Immunology Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Rao QR, Rao JB, Zhao M. The specialized sesquiterpenoids produced by the genus Elephantopus L.: Chemistry, biological activities and structure-activity relationship exploration. Phytochemistry 2024; 221:114041. [PMID: 38442848 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2024.114041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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The genus Elephantopus L. is a valuable resource rich in sesquiterpenoids with structural diversity and various bioactivities, showing great potential for applications in medicinal field and biological industry. Up to now, over 129 sesquiterpenoids have been isolated and identified from this plant genus, including 114 germacrane-type, 7 guaianolide-type, 5 eudesmane-type, 1 elemanolide-type, and 2 bis-sesquiterpenoids. These sesquiterpenoids were reported to show a diverse range of pharmacological properties, including cytotoxic, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiprotozoal. Consequently, some of them were identified as active scaffolds in the design and development of drugs. Considering that there is currently no overview available that covers the sesquiterpenoids and their biological activities in the Elephantopus genus, this article aims to comprehensively review the chemical structures, biosynthetic pathways, pharmacological properties, and structure-activity relationship of sesquiterpenoids found in the Elephantopus genus, which will establish a theoretical framework that can guide further research and exploration of sesquiterpenoids from Elephantopus plants as promising therapeutic agents.
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- Qian-Ru Rao
- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China; Laboratory of Molecular Translational Medicine, Center for Translational Medicine, Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Maternal & Child Nutrition Center, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Research Center of Natural Resources of Chinese Medicinal Materials and Ethnic Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Liu J, Dai C, Yin L, Yang X, Yan J, Liu M, Wu H, Xiao J, Kong W, Xu Z, Feng H. STAT2 negatively regulates RIG-I in the antiviral innate immunity of black carp. Fish & Shellfish Immunology 2024; 148:109510. [PMID: 38521143 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2024.109510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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The signal transducer and activator of transcription 2 (STAT2), a downstream factor of type I interferons (IFNs), is a key component of the cellular antiviral immunity response. However, the role of STAT2 in the upstream of IFN signaling, such as the regulation of pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), remains unknown. In this study, STAT2 homologue of black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) has been cloned and characterized. The open reading frame (ORF) of bcSTAT2 comprises 2523 nucleotides and encodes 841 amino acids, which presents the conserved structure to that of mammalian STAT2. The dual-luciferase reporter assay and the plaque assay showed that bcSTAT2 possessed certain IFN-inducing ability and antiviral ability against both spring viremia of carp virus (SVCV) and grass carp reovirus (GCRV). Interestingly, we detected the association between bcSTAT2 and bcRIG-I through co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP) assay. Moreover, when bcSTAT2 was co-expressed with bcRIG-I, bcSTAT2 obviously suppressed bcRIG-I-induced IFN expression and antiviral activity. The subsequent co-IP assay and immunoblotting (IB) assay further demonstrated that bcSTAT2 inhibited K63-linked polyubiquitination but not K48-linked polyubiquitination of bcRIG-I, however, did not affect the oligomerization of bcRIG-I. Thus, our data conclude that black carp STAT2 negatively regulates RIG-I through attenuates its K63-linked ubiquitination, which sheds a new light on the regulation of the antiviral innate immunity cascade in vertebrates.
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- Ji Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Developmental Biology of Freshwater Fish, College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China.
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Bacârea A, Coman O, Bacârea VC, Văsieşiu AM, Săplăcan I, Fodor RŚ, Grigorescu BL. Immune profile of patients‑a new approach in management of sepsis and septic shock? Exp Ther Med 2024; 27:203. [PMID: 38590571 PMCID: PMC11000046 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2024.12489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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The present study was a prospective observational single center study, enrolling 102 patients with sepsis, admitted in the Intensive Care Unit of the County Emergency Clinical Hospital in Târgu Mureș (Mureș, Romania). The main goal of the present study was to compare the changes of the following parameters on day 1 compared with day 5, in sepsis compared with septic shock, as well as in survivors compared with non-survivors: Cell blood count parameters, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-lymphocyte ratio and systemic inflammation index, C reactive protein (CRP), ferritin, procalcitonin (PCT), CD 3+ T cells, CD4+ T cells, CD8+ T cells, CD16+CD56+/CD3-NK cells and CD19+ B cells. The relationship between the subcategories of lymphocytes with the inflammatory markers was evaluated. The serum concentration of CRP and PCT was significantly lower on day 5 compared with day 1 and serum ferritin was significantly higher in patients with septic shock. The percentage of cytotoxic T lymphocytes was significantly decreased and the percentage of NK lymphocytes was significantly increased in patients who developed septic shock. The results indicated a negative significant correlation between the proportion of T lymphocytes and PCT concentration and a positive significant correlation between the proportion of B lymphocytes and PCT concentration.
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- Anca Bacârea
- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology ‘George Emil Palade’, Târgu Mureș, Mureș 540142, Romania
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- Department of Simulation Applied in Medicine, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology ‘George Emil Palade’, Târgu Mureș, Mureș 540142, Romania
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- Department of Scientific Research Methodology, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology ‘George Emil Palade’, Târgu Mureș, Mureș 540142, Romania
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- Department of Infectious Disease, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology ‘George Emil Palade’, Târgu Mureș, Mureș 540142, Romania
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- Clinic of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Emergency County Hospital, Târgu Mureș, Mureș 540136, Romania
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology ‘George Emil Palade’, Târgu Mureș, Mureș 540142, Romania
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology ‘George Emil Palade’, Târgu Mureș, Mureș 540142, Romania
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Ma WW, Wang LC, Zhao DA, Wei N, Cui JW, Li SJ. Analysis of T-lymphocyte subsets and risk factors in children with tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (Edinb) 2024; 146:102496. [PMID: 38401266 DOI: 10.1016/j.tube.2024.102496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Tuberculosis (TB) is not only related to infection but also involves immune factors. This study explores the changes in T-lymphocyte subsets in children with TB who are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative and examines their relationship using chest computed tomography (CT) scans. Additionally, the study identifies risk factors for severe TB (STB) in children and establishes relevant risk prediction models. METHODS We recruited 235 participants between 2018 and 2022, comprising 176 paediatric patients with TB who were HIV-negative and 59 age-matched children with bacterial community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). We quantitatively analysed and compared T-lymphocyte subsets between the two groups and among different types of TB infection. Both univariate and multivariate analyses of clinical and laboratory characteristics were conducted to identify independent risk factors for STB in children and to establish a risk prediction model. RESULTS The absolute counts of CD3, CD4 and CD8 T-cells in children with TB infection decreased significantly compared with bacterial CAP. The percentage of CD8 T-cells increased, whereas the percentage of CD4 T-cells did not change significantly. The absolute count of CD3, CD4 and CD8 T-cells in extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) was significantly higher than in extra-respiratory TB, with unchanged subset percentages. According to chest CT lesion classification, CD4 T-cell counts decreased significantly in S3 compared with S1 or S2, with no significant change in CD3 and CD8 T-cell counts and percentages. No significant differences were observed in lymphocyte subset counts and percentages between S1 and S2. Univariate analyses indicated that factors such as age, symptom duration, white blood cell count, platelet count, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), erythrocyte sedimentation rate, prealbumin level, albumin level, globulin level, albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (Hs-CRP) level and CD4 and CD8 T-cell counts are associated with STB. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that age, Hs-CRP level, NLR, symptom duration and A/G ratio are independent risk factors for STB in children. Increased age, Hs-CRP levels and NLR, along with decreased A/G, correlate with increased susceptibility to STB. A nomogram model, based on these independent risk factors, demonstrated an area under the receiver operating characteristics curve of 0.867 (95% CI: 0.813-0.921). Internal verification confirmed the model's accuracy, with the calibration curve approaching the ideal and the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test showing consistent results (χ2 = 12.212, p = 0.142). CONCLUSION In paediatric patients with TB, the absolute counts of all lymphocyte subsets were considerably reduced compared with those in patients with bacterial CAP. Clinicians should consider the possibility of EPTB infection in addition to respiratory infections in children with TB who have higher CD3, CD4 and CD8 T-cell counts than the ERTB group. Furthermore, CD4 T-cell counts correlated closely with the severity of chest CT lesions. Age, symptom duration, A/G ratio, Hs-CRP level and NLR were established as independent risk factors for STB. The nomogram model, based on these factors, offers effective discrimination and calibration in predicting STB in children.
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- Wei-Wei Ma
- The First Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- The First Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- The First Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- The First Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- The First Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- The First Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, Xinxiang, 453000, China.
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Wu Z, Wu C, Zhao J, Wu C, Peng H, Wang Q, Bai R, Fang X, He H, Shen H, Wu M. Camrelizumab, chemotherapy and apatinib in the neoadjuvant treatment of resectable oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a single-arm phase 2 trial. EClinicalMedicine 2024; 71:102579. [PMID: 38618203 PMCID: PMC11015339 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Background In resectable oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), the efficacy of camrelizumab combined with chemotherapy and apatinib followed by minimally invasive oesophagectomy is not clear. We aimed to fill this knowledge gap. Methods This investigator-initiated, single-arm, prospective, phase 2 trial was performed at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, China. Patients (aged 18-75 years) who were histologically or cytologically diagnosed with ESCC were deemed suitable to participate in this trial. Patients received 2-3 cycles of neoadjuvant therapy with camrelizumab, nedaplatin, albumin paclitaxel, and apatinib; each cycle was repeated every 14 days. Surgery occurred 4-6 weeks after the last neoadjuvant treatment cycle. The primary outcome was the pathological complete response (PCR) rate of the tumour and lymph nodes. The changes in the peripheral blood immunoprofile among patients without PCR (ie, non-PCR [NPCR]) and with PCR were assessed by mass cytometry. This study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04666090. Findings 42 patients were enrolled between November 23, 2020 and December 31, 2022. The disease control rate was 100.0% (95% CI, 91.6-100%), and the objective response rate was 83.3% (95% CI, 68.6-93.0%). Six (14.3%) patients experienced grade 3 adverse events. The most common were white blood cell count decrease (31.0%), alopecia (81.0%), asthenia (38.1%), and reactive cutaneous capillary endothelial proliferation (35.7%). 41 patients received minimally invasive oesophagectomy; all 41patients achieved R0 resection, and 18 (43.9%, 95% CI, 28.5-60.3%) patients achieved PCR. The median follow-up was 23 months and the 2-year survival rate was 85.9%. T-cell subsets in both the PCR and NPCR groups exhibited consistency in response to neoadjuvant therapy. In contrast, some of natural killer (NK) cells (NK-C03, NK-C11), B cells (B-C06) and monocytes (M-C05), exhibited significant differences between the PCR and NPCR groups before neoadjuvant therapy. M-C06 had a significant difference in the PCR group and NPCR group after neoadjuvant therapy. NK-C12 and B-C15 showed significant differences both before and after neoadjuvant therapy. Interpretation The application of camrelizumab, chemotherapy and apatinib in the neoadjuvant setting for locally advanced ESCC has shown promising antitumour activity and an acceptable safety profile in this single-arm study. In the neoadjuvant setting, NK cell, B cell, and monocyte subsets exhibited greater predictive power for immunotherapy responsiveness than T-cell subsets. Longer follow-up to assess survival outcomes and a phase 3 randomised trial are needed to further evaluate the proposed treatment. Funding The China Anti-Cancer Association and the "Leading Goose" Research and Development Project of Zhejiang Province.
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- Zixiang Wu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Quality Management, The Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Vajagathali M, Ramakrishnan V. Genetic predisposition of BDNF (rs6265) gene is susceptible to Schizophrenia: A prospective study and updated meta-analysis. Neurologia 2024; 39:361-371. [PMID: 38616064 DOI: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2024.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Genetic polymorphism in the BDNF gene has been found to cause neuronal alterations and has been identified as a causal factor for many neuropsychiatric disorders. Therefore, various neurological case-control studies and meta-analyses have been conducted to find the possible link between BDNF and susceptibility to schizophrenia. METHOD This meta-analysis gathered data from 25 case-control studies including a total of 8384 patients with schizophrenia and 8821 controls in order to identify the relationship between the rs6265 single nucleotide polymorphism and the disease, evaluating the combined odds ratio and 95% confidence intervals under 5 different genetic models. Validation followed the "Leave one out" method, and we used the Egger test and Begg's funnel plot to identify publication bias. RESULTS Research into the rs6265 (G/A) polymorphism revealed a non-significant association with schizophrenia in all 5 genetic models; in the subgroup analysis, no association was found between white and Asian populations, with a p value>.05. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the updated meta-analysis revealed that rs6265 exonic polymorphisms do not increase susceptibility to this disease. However, to better understand the pathogenesis of the disease, there is a need for further case-control studies into the BDNF polymorphism including larger sample sizes and different ethnic groups.
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- M Vajagathali
- Human Cytogenetics and Genomics Laboratory, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam 603103, Tamilnadu, India
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- Human Cytogenetics and Genomics Laboratory, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam 603103, Tamilnadu, India.
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Yang J, Wang L, Sun H, Zhao Z, Ma Y, Hu Z, Zhai L, Wang Y. Ribonucleotide reductase subunit M1 blocks glucose catabolism via phosphorylation of pyruvate kinase M2 in human esophageal squamous cell cancer. Genes Dis 2024; 11:101000. [PMID: 38274374 PMCID: PMC10808956 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2023.04.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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- Jian Yang
- Translational Medicine Research Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
- Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology of the Ministry of Education, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030012, China
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- Science & Technology Information and Strategy Research Center of Shanxi, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030006, China
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- Translational Medicine Research Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Translational Medicine Research Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030012, China
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030012, China
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Bi Z, Zhou J, Ma Y, Guo Q, Ju B, Zou H, Zhan Z, Yang F, Du H, Gan X, Song E. Integrative analysis and risk model construction for super‑enhancer‑related immune genes in clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Oncol Lett 2024; 27:190. [PMID: 38495834 PMCID: PMC10941079 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2024.14323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer associated with poor prognosis, and accounts for the majority of RCC-related deaths. The lack of comprehensive diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers has limited further understanding of the pathophysiology of ccRCC. Super-enhancers (SEs) are congregated enhancer clusters that have a key role in tumor processes such as epithelial-mesenchymal transition, metabolic reprogramming, immune escape and resistance to apoptosis. RCC may also be immunogenic and sensitive to immunotherapy. In the present study, an Arraystar human SE-long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) microarray was first employed to profile the differentially expressed SE-lncRNAs and mRNAs in 5 paired ccRCC and peritumoral tissues and to identify SE-related genes. The overlap of these genes with immune genes was then determined to identify SE-related immune genes. A model for predicting clinical prognosis and response to immunotherapy was built following the comprehensive analysis of a ccRCC gene expression dataset from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. The patients from TCGA were divided into high- and low-risk groups based on the median score derived from the risk model, and the Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that the low-risk group had a higher survival probability. In addition, according to the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, the risk model had more advantages than other clinical factors in predicting the overall survival (OS) rate of patients with ccRCC. Using this model, it was demonstrated that the high-risk group had a more robust immune response. Furthermore, 61 potential drugs with half-maximal inhibitory concentration values that differed significantly between the two patient groups were screened to investigate potential drug treatment of ccRCC. In summary, the present study provided a novel index for predicting the survival probability of patients with ccRCC and may provide some insights into the mechanisms through which SE-related immune genes influence the diagnosis, prognosis and potential treatment drugs of ccRCC.
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- Zhenyu Bi
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150000, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, Shandong 271000, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150000, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical College, Mudanjiang, Heilongjiang 157009, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150000, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Zhumadian Central Hospital, Zhumadian, Henan 463000, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, Shandong 255200, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150000, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150000, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150000, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 541001, P.R. China
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Roumi Z, Salimi Z, Mahmoudi Z, Mobarakeh KA, Ladaninezhad M, Zeinalabedini M, Keshavarz Mohammadian M, Shamsi‐Goushki A, Saeedirad Z, Bahar B, Khoshdooz S, Kalantari N, Azizi Tabesh G, Doaei S, Gholamalizadeh M. Efficacy of a Comprehensive Weight Reduction Intervention in Male Adolescents With Different FTO Genotypes. Endocrinol Diabetes Metab 2024; 7:e00483. [PMID: 38556726 PMCID: PMC10982462 DOI: 10.1002/edm2.483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The FTO gene polymorphisms may influence the effects of lifestyle interventions on obesity. The present study aimed to assess the influence of the rs9930506 FTO gene polymorphism on the success of a comprehensive weight loss intervention in male adolescents with overweight and obesity. METHODS This study was carried out on 96 adolescent boys with overweight and obesity who were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 53) and control (n = 43) groups. The blood samples of the participants were collected, and the FTO gene was genotyped for the rs9930506 polymorphism. A comprehensive lifestyle intervention including changes in diet and physical activity was performed for 8 weeks in the intervention group. RESULTS Following the lifestyle intervention, BMI and fat mass decreased significantly in the intervention group compared with the control group (both p < 0.05), while no change was found in weight, height or body muscle percentage between the groups. The participants in the intervention group with the AA/AG genotype and not in carriers of the GG genotype had a significantly higher reduction in BMI (-1.21 vs. 1.87 kg/m2, F = 4.07, p < 0.05) compared with the control group. CONCLUSION The intervention in individuals with the AA/AG genotype has been significantly effective in weight loss compared with the control group. The intervention had no association effect on anthropometric indices in adolescents with the GG genotype of the FTO rs9930506 polymorphism. TRIAL REGISTRATION Name of the registry: National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute; Trial registration number: IRCT2016020925699N2; Date of registration: 24/04/2016; URL of trial registry record: https://www.irct.ir/trial/21447.
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- Zahra Roumi
- Department of Nutrition, Science and Research BranchIslamic Azad UniversityTehranIran
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- Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases Research CenterAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical SciencesAhvazIran
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- Department of Nutrition, Science and Research BranchIslamic Azad UniversityTehranIran
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- Food Security Research Center and Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food ScienceIsfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahanIran
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- School of Nutritional Sciences and DieteticsTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and DieteticsTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and DieteticsTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Nutrition Sciences and Applied Food Safety Studies, Research Centre for Global Development, School of Sport & Health SciencesUniversity of Central LancashirePrestonUK
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- Faculty of MedicineGuilan University of Medical ScienceRashtIran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition and Food TechnologyNational Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Genomic Research CenterShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition and Food TechnologyNational Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Huang P, Wen F, Li Y, Li Q. The tale of SOX2: Focusing on lncRNA regulation in cancer progression and therapy. Life Sci 2024; 344:122576. [PMID: 38492918 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged as influential contributors to diverse cellular processes, which regulate gene function and expression via multiple mechanistic pathways. Therefore, it is essential to exploit the structures and interactions of lncRNAs to comprehend their mechanistic functions within cells. A growing body of evidence has revealed that deregulated lncRNAs are involved in multiple regulations of malignant events including cell proliferation, growth, invasion, and metabolism. SRY-related high mobility group box (SOX)2, a well-recognized member of the SOX family, is commonly overexpressed in various types of cancer, contributing to tumor progression and maintenance of stemness. Emerging studies have shown that lncRNAs interact with SOX2 to remarkably contribute to carcinogenesis and disease states. This review elaborates on the crosstalk between the intricate and complicated functions of lncRNAs and SOX2 in the context of malignant diseases. We elucidate distinct molecular mechanisms that contribute to the onset/advancement of cancer, indicating that lncRNAs/SOX2 axes hold immense promise for potential therapeutic targets. Furthermore, we delve into the modalities of emerging feasible treatment options for targeting lncRNAs, highlighting the limitations of such therapies and providing novel insights into further ameliorations of targeted strategies of lncRNAs to promote the clinical implications. Translating current discoveries into clinical applications could ultimately boost improved survival and prognosis of cancer patients.
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- Peng Huang
- Division of Abdominal Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Division of Abdominal Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Thoracic Oncology Ward, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, West China School of Nursing, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Division of Abdominal Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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Ito Y, Kanda M, Sasahara M, Tanaka C, Shimizu D, Umeda S, Inokawa Y, Hattori N, Hayashi M, Nakayama G, Kodera Y. Killer cell lectin-like receptor G2 facilitates aggressive phenotypes of gastric cancer cells via dual activation of the ERK1/2 and JAK/STAT pathways. Gastric Cancer 2024; 27:506-518. [PMID: 38386237 DOI: 10.1007/s10120-024-01480-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Advanced gastric cancer (GC) has a poor prognosis. This study aimed to identify novel GC-related genes as potential therapeutic targets. METHODS Killer cell lectin-like receptor G2 (KLRG2) was identified as a candidate gene by transcriptome analysis of metastatic GC tissues. Small interfering RNA-mediated KLRG2 knockdown in human GC cell lines was used to investigate KLRG2 involvement in signaling pathways and functional behaviors in vitro and in vivo. Clinicopathological data were analyzed in patients stratified according to tumor KLRG2 mRNA expression. RESULTS KLRG2 knockdown in GC cells decreased cell proliferation, migration, and invasion; caused cell cycle arrest in G2/M phase; induced apoptosis via caspase activation; suppressed JAK/STAT and MAPK-ERK1/2 pathway activities; and upregulated p53 and p38 MAPK activities. In mouse xenograft models of peritoneal metastasis, the number and weight of disseminated GC nodules were decreased by KLRG2 knockdown. High tumor levels of KLRG2 mRNA were significantly associated with lower 5-year overall survival (OS) and relapse-free survival (RFS) rates in patients with Stage I-III GC (5-year OS rate: 64.4% vs. 80.0%, P = 0.009; 5-year RFS rate: 62.8% vs. 78.1%, P = 0.030). CONCLUSIONS KLRG2 knockdown attenuated the malignant phenotypes of GC cells via downregulation of JAK/STAT and MAPK-ERK1/2 pathway activity and upregulation of p38 MAPK and p53. Targeted suppression of KLRG2 may serve as a new treatment approach for GC.
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- Yuki Ito
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-Cho, Showa-Ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-Cho, Showa-Ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-Cho, Showa-Ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-Cho, Showa-Ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-Cho, Showa-Ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-Cho, Showa-Ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-Cho, Showa-Ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-Cho, Showa-Ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-Cho, Showa-Ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-Cho, Showa-Ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-Cho, Showa-Ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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Xing YY, Pu XM, Pan JF, Xu JY, Liu C, Lu DC. From antioxidant defense to genotoxicity: Deciphering the tissue-specific impact of AgNPs on marine clam Ruditapes philippinarum. Aquat Toxicol 2024; 270:106883. [PMID: 38503038 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2024.106883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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The escalating use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) across various sectors for their broad-spectrum antimicrobial capabilities, has raised concern over their potential ecotoxicological effects on aquatic life. This study explores the impact of AgNPs (50 μg/L) on the marine clam Ruditapes philippinarum, with a particular focus on its gills and digestive glands. We adopted an integrated approach that combined in vivo exposure, biochemical assays, and transcriptomic analysis to evaluate the toxicity of AgNPs. The results revealed substantial accumulation of AgNPs in the gills and digestive glands of R. philippinarum, resulting in oxidative stress and DNA damage, with the gills showing more severe oxidative damage. Transcriptomic analysis further highlights an adaptive up-regulation of peroxisome-related genes in the gills responding to AgNP-induxed oxidative stress. Additionally, there was a noteworthy enrichment of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in key biological processes, including ion binding, NF-kappa B signaling and cytochrome P450-mediated metabolism of xenobiotics. These insights elucidate the toxicological mechanisms of AgNPs to R. philippinarum, emphasizing the gill as a potential sensitive organ for monitoring emerging nanopollutants. Overall, this study significantly advances our understanding of the mechanisms driving nanoparticle-induced stress responses in bivalves and lays the groundwork for future investigations into preventing and treating such pollutants in aquaculture.
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- Yang-Yang Xing
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Ecology (Ministry of Education), Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266100, PR China; Research Center of Marine Ecology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao, Shandong 266061, PR China
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- Research Center of Marine Ecology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao, Shandong 266061, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, Shandong 266200, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Ecology (Ministry of Education), Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266100, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, Shandong 266200, PR China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Geological Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Ecology (Ministry of Education), Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266100, PR China; Research Center of Marine Ecology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao, Shandong 266061, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Ecology (Ministry of Education), Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266100, PR China; Research Center of Marine Ecology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao, Shandong 266061, PR China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Geological Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment and Ecology (Ministry of Education), Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong 266100, PR China; Research Center of Marine Ecology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao, Shandong 266061, PR China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Geological Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, PR China
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Zhuang Q, Li M, Hu D, Li J. Recent advances in potential targets for myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury: Role of macrophages. Mol Immunol 2024; 169:1-9. [PMID: 38447462 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2024.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) is a complex process that occurs when blood flow is restored after myocardium infarction (MI) with exacerbated tissue damage. Macrophages, essential cell type of the immune response, play an important role in MIRI. Macrophage subpopulations, namely M1 and M2, are distinguished by distinct phenotypes and functions. In MIRI, macrophages infiltrate in infarcted area, shaping the inflammatory response and influencing tissue healing. Resident cardiac macrophages interact with monocyte-derived macrophages in MIRI, and influence injury progression. Key factors including chemokines, cytokines, and toll-like receptors modulate macrophage behavior in MIRI. This review aims to address recent findings on the classification and the roles of macrophages in the myocardium, spanning from MI to subsequent MIRI, and highlights various signaling pathways implicated in macrophage polarization underlining the complexity of MIRI. This article will shed light on developing advanced therapeutic strategies for MIRI management.
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- Qigang Zhuang
- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
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Rostam-Abadi Y, Stefanovics EA, Zhai ZW, Potenza MN. An exploratory study of the prevalence and adverse associations of in-school traditional bullying and cyberbullying among adolescents in Connecticut. J Psychiatr Res 2024; 173:372-380. [PMID: 38593696 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.03.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Bullying, traditional or cyber, among adolescents, is a public health concern. In this study, we explored frequencies and correlates of different forms of bullying among Connecticut high-school students. Youth Risk Behavior Survey data from 2019 from Connecticut adolescents (N = 1814) were used. χ2 tests and survey-weighted logistic regressions examined relationships between bullying subgroups (in-school traditional bullying (ISTB) only, cyberbullying only, and both) and mental concerns, risk behaviors, academic performance, physical health, and receipt of social support, with the logistic regressions adjusted for demographics. The past-12-month frequency of having experienced only cyberbullying was 5.6%, only ISTB was 9.1%, and both forms was 8.7%. Between-group differences were observed by bullying status in terms of sex and race/ethnicity. In adjusted models, bullying status was associated with suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, self-harm, depression/dysphoria, mental health, use of alcohol, marijuana, injection drugs, tobacco, and e-vapor, gambling, driving under influence of alcohol, high-risk sexual behavior, physical fights, weapon-carrying, injuries/threats at school, feeling unsafe at school, dating violence, obesity, poor general health, insecure housing, less perceived family support, and poor academic performance. People experiencing both types of bullying were typically more likely to report adverse measures. High-school students commonly report bullying. The findings that both forms (traditional and cyber) were more robustly linked to negative experiences highlight the need for examining further relationships between types and patterns of bullying and mental health and functioning. Better understanding may help improve preventive anti-bullying interventions.
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- Yasna Rostam-Abadi
- Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs New England Mental Illness Research and Education Clinical Center (MIRECC), West Haven, CT, USA; National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Program in Neuroscience, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, 05753, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA; Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA; Connecticut Mental Health Center, New Haven, CT, USA; Wu Tsai Institute, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA; Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, Wethersfield, CT, USA; Department of Neuroscience, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
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Sánchez-Ramón S, Fuentes-Antrás J, Rider NL, Pérez-Segura P, de la Fuente-Muñoz E, Fernández-Arquero M, Neves E, Pérez de Diego R, Ocaña A, Guevara-Hoyer K. Exploring gastric cancer genetics: A turning point in common variable immunodeficiency. J Allergy Clin Immunol Glob 2024; 3:100203. [PMID: 38283086 PMCID: PMC10818086 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacig.2023.100203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Background Gastric cancer (GC) stands as a prominent cause of cancer-related mortality and ranks second among the most frequently diagnosed malignancies in individuals with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). Objective We sought to conduct a comprehensive, large-scale genetic analysis to explore the CVID-associated germline variant landscape within gastric adenocarcinoma samples and to seek to delineate the transcriptomic similarities between GC and CVID. Methods We investigated the presence of CVID-associated germline variants in 1591 GC samples and assessed their impact on tumor mutational load. The progression of GC was evaluated in patients with and without these variants. Transcriptomic similarities were explored by matching differentially expressed genes in GC to healthy gastric tissue with a CVID transcriptomic signature. Results CVID-associated germline variants were found in 60% of GC samples. Our analysis revealed a significant association between the presence of CVID-related genetic variants and higher tumor mutational load in GC (P < .0001); high GC mutational load seems to be linked to immunotherapy response and worse prognosis. Transcriptomic similarities unveiled key genes and pathways implicated in innate immune responses and tumorigenesis. We identified upregulated genes related to oncogene drivers, inflammation, tumor suppression, DNA repair, and downregulated immunomodulatory genes shared between GC and CVID. Conclusions Our findings contribute to a deeper understanding of potential molecular modulators of GC and shed light on the intricate interplay between immunodeficiency and cancer. This study underscores the clinical relevance of CVID-related variants in influencing GC progression and opens avenues for further exploration into novel therapeutic approaches.
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- Silvia Sánchez-Ramón
- Cancer Immunomonitoring and Immune-Mediated Diseases Research Unit, San Carlos Health Research Institute (IdSSC), Department of Clinical Immunology, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Instituto de médicina de laboratorio (IML) and IdSSC, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Immunology, Ophthalmology and ENT, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IdSSC, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Experimental Therapeutics and Translational Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, IdSSC, San Carlos University Hospital, and CIBERONC, Madrid, Spain
- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Informatics, Pediatrics, Allergy and Immunology, Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Collaborative Health Partners, Lynchburg, Va
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IdSSC, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Cancer Immunomonitoring and Immune-Mediated Diseases Research Unit, San Carlos Health Research Institute (IdSSC), Department of Clinical Immunology, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Instituto de médicina de laboratorio (IML) and IdSSC, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Immunology, Ophthalmology and ENT, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Cancer Immunomonitoring and Immune-Mediated Diseases Research Unit, San Carlos Health Research Institute (IdSSC), Department of Clinical Immunology, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Instituto de médicina de laboratorio (IML) and IdSSC, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Immunology, Ophthalmology and ENT, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Immunology, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Immunology, Ophthalmology and ENT, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
- Laboratory of Immunogenetics of Human Diseases, IdiPAZ Institute for Health Research, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IdSSC, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Experimental Therapeutics and Translational Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, IdSSC, San Carlos University Hospital, and CIBERONC, Madrid, Spain
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- Cancer Immunomonitoring and Immune-Mediated Diseases Research Unit, San Carlos Health Research Institute (IdSSC), Department of Clinical Immunology, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Instituto de médicina de laboratorio (IML) and IdSSC, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Immunology, Ophthalmology and ENT, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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Zhang J, Jiang J, Liu H, Wang S, Ke K, Liu S, Jiang Y, Liu L, Gao X, He B, Su Y. BMP9 induces osteogenic differentiation through up-regulating LGR4 via the mTORC1/Stat3 pathway in mesenchymal stem cells. Genes Dis 2024; 11:101075. [PMID: 38292169 PMCID: PMC10825279 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2023.101075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Bone defects and non-union are prevalent in clinical orthopedy, and the outcomes of current treatments are often suboptimal. Bone tissue engineering offers a promising approach to treating these conditions effectively. Bone morphogenetic protein 9 (BMP9) can commit mesenchymal stem cells to osteogenic lineage, and a knowledge of the underlying mechanisms may help advance the field of bone tissue engineering. Leucine-rich repeats containing G protein-coupled receptor 4 (LGR4), a member of G protein-coupled receptors, is essential for modulating bone development. This study is aimed at investigating the impact of LGR4 on BMP9-induced osteogenesis in mesenchymal stem cells as well as the underlying mechanisms. Bone marrow stromal cells from BMP9-knockout mice exhibited diminished LGR4 expression, and exogenous LGR4 clearly restored the impaired osteogenic potency of the bone marrow stromal cells. Furthermore, LGR4 expression was increased by BMP9 in C3H10T1/2 cells. LGR4 augmented the benefits of BMP9-induced osteogenic markers and bone formation, whereas LGR4 inhibition restricted these effects. Meanwhile, the BMP9-induced lipogenic markers were increased by LGR4 inhibition. The protein levels of Raptor and p-Stat3 were elevated by BMP9. Raptor knockdown or p-Stat3 suppression attenuated the osteoblastic markers and LGR4 expression brought on by BMP9. LGR4 significantly reversed the blocking effect of Raptor knockdown or p-Stat3 suppression on the BMP9-induced osteoblastic markers. Raptor interacts with p-Stat3, and p-Stat3 activates the LGR4 promoter activity. In conclusion, LGR4 boosts BMP9 osteoblastic potency in mesenchymal stem cells, and BMP9 may up-regulate LGR4 via the mTORC1/Stat3 signal activation.
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- Jie Zhang
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology of Chongqing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Orthopedics Department, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400014, China
- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Jiangxi Hospital Affiliated Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Jiangxi 330000, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, China
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Bian J, Zhu Y, Tian P, Yang Q, Li Z. Adaptor protein HIP-55 promotes macrophage M1 polarization through promoting AP-1 complex activation. Cell Signal 2024; 117:111124. [PMID: 38417633 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2024.111124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Overwhelming macrophage M1 polarization induced by malfunction of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) initiates inflammatory responses, which play a crucial role in various cardiovascular diseases. However, the underlying regulatory mechanism remains elusive. Here, we identified adaptor protein HIP-55 as a critical regulator of macrophage M1 polarization. The expression of HIP-55 was upregulated in M1 macrophage induced by Ang II. Overexpression of HIP-55 significantly promoted Ang II-induced macrophage M1 polarization, whereas genetic deletion of HIP-55 inhibited the Ang II-induced macrophage M1 polarization. Mechanistically, HIP-55 facilitated activator protein-1 (AP-1) complex activation induced by Ang II via promoting ERK1/2 and JNK phosphorylation. Moreover, blocking AP-1 complex activation can attenuate the function of HIP-55 in macrophage polarization. Collectively, our results reveal the role of HIP-55 in macrophage polarization and provide potential therapeutic insights for cardiovascular diseases associated with RAAS dysfunction.
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- Department of Cardiology and Institute of Vascular Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; Beijing Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Receptors Research; Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Molecular Biology and Regulatory Peptides, Ministry of Health; State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Department of Cardiology and Institute of Vascular Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; Beijing Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Receptors Research; Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Molecular Biology and Regulatory Peptides, Ministry of Health; State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China; Department of Medical Genetics, Center for Medical Genetics, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Department of Cardiology and Institute of Vascular Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; Beijing Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Receptors Research; Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Molecular Biology and Regulatory Peptides, Ministry of Health; State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China; Department of Pharmacy, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China.
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Kekatpure A, Kekatpure A, Deshpande S, Srivastava S. Development of a diagnostic support system for distal humerus fracture using artificial intelligence. Int Orthop 2024; 48:1303-1311. [PMID: 38499714 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-024-06125-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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PURPOSE AI has shown promise in automating and improving various tasks, including medical image analysis. Distal humerus fractures are a critical clinical concern that requires early diagnosis and treatment to avoid complications. The standard diagnostic method involves X-ray imaging, but subtle fractures can be missed, leading to delayed or incorrect diagnoses. Deep learning, a subset of artificial intelligence, has demonstrated the ability to automate medical image analysis tasks, potentially improving fracture identification accuracy and reducing the need for additional and cost-intensive imaging modalities (Schwarz et al. 2023). This study aims to develop a deep learning-based diagnostic support system for distal humerus fractures using conventional X-ray images. The primary objective of this study is to determine whether deep learning can provide reliable image-based fracture detection recommendations for distal humerus fractures. METHODS Between March 2017 and March 2022, our tertiary hospital's PACS data were evaluated for conventional radiography images of the anteroposterior (AP) and lateral elbow for suspected traumatic distal humerus fractures. The data set consisted of 4931 images of patients seven years and older, after excluding paediatric images below seven years due to the absence of ossification centres. Two senior orthopaedic surgeons with 12 + years of experience reviewed and labelled the images as fractured or normal. The data set was split into training sets (79.88%) and validation tests (20.1%). Image pre-processing was performed by cropping the images to 224 × 224 pixels around the capitellum, and the deep learning algorithm architecture used was ResNet18. RESULTS The deep learning model demonstrated an accuracy of 69.14% in the validation test set, with a specificity of 95.89% and a positive predictive value (PPV) of 99.47%. However, the sensitivity was 61.49%, indicating that the model had a relatively high false negative rate. ROC analysis showed an AUC of 0.787 when deep learning AI was the reference and an AUC of 0.580 when the most senior orthopaedic surgeon was the reference. The performance of the model was compared with that of other orthopaedic surgeons of varying experience levels, showing varying levels of diagnostic precision. CONCLUSION The developed deep learning-based diagnostic support system shows potential for accurately diagnosing distal humerus fractures using AP and lateral elbow radiographs. The model's specificity and PPV indicate its ability to mark out occult lesions and has a high false positive rate. Further research and validation are necessary to improve the sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy of the model for practical clinical implementation.
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Martinez Luque E, Liu Z, Sung D, Goldberg RM, Agarwal R, Bhattacharya A, Ahmed NS, Allen JW, Fleischer CC. An Update on MR Spectroscopy in Cancer Management: Advances in Instrumentation, Acquisition, and Analysis. Radiol Imaging Cancer 2024; 6:e230101. [PMID: 38578207 DOI: 10.1148/rycan.230101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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MR spectroscopy (MRS) is a noninvasive imaging method enabling chemical and molecular profiling of tissues in a localized, multiplexed, and nonionizing manner. As metabolic reprogramming is a hallmark of cancer, MRS provides valuable metabolic and molecular information for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, treatment monitoring, and patient management. This review provides an update on the use of MRS for clinical cancer management. The first section includes an overview of the principles of MRS, current methods, and conventional metabolites of interest. The remainder of the review is focused on three key areas: advances in instrumentation, specifically ultrahigh-field-strength MRI scanners and hybrid systems; emerging methods for acquisition, including deuterium imaging, hyperpolarized carbon 13 MRI and MRS, chemical exchange saturation transfer, diffusion-weighted MRS, MR fingerprinting, and fast acquisition; and analysis aided by artificial intelligence. The review concludes with future recommendations to facilitate routine use of MRS in cancer management. Keywords: MR Spectroscopy, Spectroscopic Imaging, Molecular Imaging in Oncology, Metabolic Reprogramming, Clinical Cancer Management © RSNA, 2024.
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- Eva Martinez Luque
- From the Departments of Radiology and Imaging Sciences (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.) and Neurology (J.W.A.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga; Department of Biomedical Engineering (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.), Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Ga; College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga (R.M.G.); and College of Business (R.A.) and College of Sciences (A.B., N.S.A.), Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Departments of Radiology and Imaging Sciences (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.) and Neurology (J.W.A.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga; Department of Biomedical Engineering (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.), Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Ga; College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga (R.M.G.); and College of Business (R.A.) and College of Sciences (A.B., N.S.A.), Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Departments of Radiology and Imaging Sciences (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.) and Neurology (J.W.A.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga; Department of Biomedical Engineering (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.), Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Ga; College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga (R.M.G.); and College of Business (R.A.) and College of Sciences (A.B., N.S.A.), Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Departments of Radiology and Imaging Sciences (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.) and Neurology (J.W.A.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga; Department of Biomedical Engineering (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.), Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Ga; College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga (R.M.G.); and College of Business (R.A.) and College of Sciences (A.B., N.S.A.), Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Departments of Radiology and Imaging Sciences (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.) and Neurology (J.W.A.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga; Department of Biomedical Engineering (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.), Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Ga; College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga (R.M.G.); and College of Business (R.A.) and College of Sciences (A.B., N.S.A.), Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Departments of Radiology and Imaging Sciences (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.) and Neurology (J.W.A.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga; Department of Biomedical Engineering (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.), Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Ga; College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga (R.M.G.); and College of Business (R.A.) and College of Sciences (A.B., N.S.A.), Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Departments of Radiology and Imaging Sciences (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.) and Neurology (J.W.A.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga; Department of Biomedical Engineering (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.), Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Ga; College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga (R.M.G.); and College of Business (R.A.) and College of Sciences (A.B., N.S.A.), Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Departments of Radiology and Imaging Sciences (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.) and Neurology (J.W.A.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga; Department of Biomedical Engineering (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.), Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Ga; College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga (R.M.G.); and College of Business (R.A.) and College of Sciences (A.B., N.S.A.), Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
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- From the Departments of Radiology and Imaging Sciences (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.) and Neurology (J.W.A.), Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga; Department of Biomedical Engineering (E.M.L., Z.L., D.S., J.W.A., C.C.F.), Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Ga; College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga (R.M.G.); and College of Business (R.A.) and College of Sciences (A.B., N.S.A.), Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
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Lee YC, Jou YC, Chou WC, Tsai KL, Shen CH, Lee SD. Ellagic acid protects against angiotensin II-induced hypertrophic responses through ROS-mediated MAPK pathway in H9c2 cells. Environ Toxicol 2024; 39:3253-3263. [PMID: 38356441 DOI: 10.1002/tox.24170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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The early myocardial response of hypertension is an elevation of angiotensin-II (Ang-II) concentration, leading to heart failure and cardiac hypertrophy. This hypertrophic event of the heart is mediated by the interaction of Ang type 1 receptors (AT-R1), thereby modulating NADPH oxidase activity in cardiomyocytes, which alters redox status in cardiomyocytes. Ellagic acid (EA) has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative capacities. Thus, EA has potential preventive effects on cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In the last decades, because the protective effect of EA on Ang-II-induced hypertrophic responses is unclear, this study aims to investigate the protective effect of EA in cardiomyocytes. H9c2 cells were treated to Ang-II 1 μM for 24 h to induce cellular damage. We found that EA protected against Ang-II-increased cell surface area and pro-hypertrophic gene expression in H9c2. EA reduced Ang-II-caused AT-R1 upregulation, thereby inhibiting oxidative stress NADPH oxidase activation. EA mitigated Ang-II-enhanced p38 and extracellular-signal-regulated kinase (ERK) phosphorylation. Moreover, EA treatment under Ang-II stimulation also reversed NF-κB activity and iNOS expression. This study shows that EA protects against Ang-II-induced myocardial hypertrophy and attenuates oxidative stress through reactive oxygen species-mediated mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways in H9c2 cells. Thus, EA may be an effective compound for preventing Ang-II-induced myocardial hypertrophy.
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- Ya-Che Lee
- Department of Urology, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi City, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, St. Martin De Porres Hospital, Chia-Yi City, Taiwan
- Department of Health and Nutrition Biotechnology, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan
- Institute of Allied Health Science, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi City, Taiwan
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Cheng University, Min Hsiung, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung City, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Therapy, PhD program in Healthcare Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Zhou G, Pang S, Li Y, Gao J. Progress in the generation of spinal cord organoids over the past decade and future perspectives. Neural Regen Res 2024; 19:1013-1019. [PMID: 37862203 PMCID: PMC10749595 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.385280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023] Open
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Spinal cord organoids are three-dimensional tissues derived from stem cells that recapitulate the primary morphological and functional characteristics of the spinal cord in vivo. As emerging bioengineering methods have led to the optimization of cell culture protocols, spinal cord organoids technology has made remarkable advancements in the past decade. Our literature search found that current spinal cord organoids do not only dynamically simulate neural tube formation but also exhibit diverse cytoarchitecture along the dorsal-ventral and rostral-caudal axes. Moreover, fused organoids that integrate motor neurons and other regionally specific organoids exhibit intricate neural circuits that allows for functional assessment. These qualities make spinal cord organoids valuable tools for disease modeling, drug screening, and tissue regeneration. By utilizing this emergent technology, researchers have made significant progress in investigating the pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets of spinal cord diseases. However, at present, spinal cord organoid technology remains in its infancy and has not been widely applied in translational medicine. Establishment of the next generation of spinal cord organoids will depend on good manufacturing practice standards and needs to focus on diverse cell phenotypes and electrophysiological functionality evaluation.
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- Gang Zhou
- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Department of International Medical Service, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Zhang Z, Dai C, Chen S, Hu H, Kang R, Xu X, Huo X. Spatiotemporal variation of 6PPD and 6PPDQ in dust and soil from e-waste recycling areas. Sci Total Environ 2024; 923:171495. [PMID: 38453087 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) and its derivative 6PPDQ have been detected in various environmental media, with harmful consequences for both ecosystems and biological health. However, the distribution of 6PPD and 6PPDQ in areas around e-waste recycling areas is currently unknown. We collected soil and dust samples from areas around a traditional e-waste recycling zone, an emerging recycling park, and a reference area. Higher levels of 6PPD were found in dust from residential areas around the traditional e-waste recycling zone compared to the reference area (median: 108.99 versus 33.57 ng/g, P < 0.01). Lower levels of 6PPDQ were detected in dust samples from around the emerging e-waste recycling parks compared to traditional e-waste recycling zones (median: 15.40 versus 46.37 ng/g, P < 0.05). The median concentrations of 6PPD and 6PPDQ were higher in the dust samples than in the soil samples (P < 0.001). The concentrations of 6PPD and 6PPDQ in the dust and soil varied seasonally, with the highest total concentrations occurring in the winter. Results from a multiple linear regression analysis indicate that 6PPDQ is negatively correlated with temperature and positively correlated with 6PPD, O3, and radiation. This study confirms that e-waste is a potential contributor to 6PPD and 6PPDQ. In residential areas, 6PPD and 6PPDQ are more likely to accumulate in dust than in soil. The emerging e-waste recycling parks have greatly improved the local 6PPDQ pollution situation. Further studies are necessary to understand the distribution of newly found substances in various settings.
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- Zhuxia Zhang
- Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Developmental Toxicology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Developmental Toxicology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Developmental Toxicology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Developmental Toxicology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Developmental Toxicology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Developmental Toxicology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Developmental Toxicology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, China.
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Yang R, Zhang H, Chen Z, Zhang T, Wei P, Liang H, He Y, Zheng C, Wang X, Zhang Y. Drug resistance‑related gene targets and molecular mechanisms in the A2780/Taxol‑resistant epithelial ovarian cancer cell line. Oncol Lett 2024; 27:232. [PMID: 38586210 PMCID: PMC10996034 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2024.14365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is a fatal gynecological malignant tumor with a low 5-year survival rate. The use of the first-line chemotherapeutic drug, paclitaxel, for the treatment of EOC is associated with resistance, often leading to treatment failure. The present study investigated the gene targets in an A2780 paclitaxel-resistant EOC cell line (A2780/Taxol), and the potential underlying mechanisms using transcriptome sequencing technology and bioinformatics analysis. The transcriptome of the A2780/Taxol cell line was sequenced, and 498 differentially expressed genes were obtained contained in the Gene Expression Omnibus dataset. Further bioinformatics analysis revealed that matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1), zyxin (ZYX) and Unc-5 netrin receptor C (UNC5C) may be gene targets related to paclitaxel resistance. Moreover, Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis indicated that a potential mechanism associated with paclitaxel resistance was related to cell migration. Furthermore, the expression levels of MMP1, ZYX and UNC5C were verified using western blotting, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry in vitro. The results revealed that the expression levels of MMP1 and ZYX were significantly increased in A2780/Taxol cells, while UNC5C expression was significantly decreased, which was consistent with the results of the transcriptome sequencing. The present study demonstrated that MMP1, ZYX and UNC5C may be the gene targets associated with paclitaxel resistance in EOC. These genes have potential to be used as molecular markers for EOC drug therapy, targeted elimination of drug resistance, and evaluation of treatment efficacy and patient prognosis.
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- Ruihui Yang
- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, P.R. China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, P.R. China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, P.R. China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, P.R. China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, P.R. China
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Tran HM, Lai CH, Chen WL, Wang CC, Liang CW, Chien CY, Pan CH, Chuang KJ, Chuang HC. Effects of occupational exposure to metal fume PM 2.5 on lung function and biomarkers among shipyard workers: a 3-year prospective cohort study. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2024; 97:401-412. [PMID: 38480609 PMCID: PMC10999385 DOI: 10.1007/s00420-024-02055-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study investigates the associations of α1-antitrypsin, inter-α-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain (ITIH4), and 8-isoprostane with lung function in shipyard workers exposed to occupational metal fume fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is known to be associated with adverse respiratory outcomes. METHODS A 3-year follow-up study was conducted on 180 shipyard workers with 262 measurements. Personal exposure to welding fume PM2.5 was collected for an 8-h working day. Pre-exposure, post-exposure, and delta (∆) levels of α1-antitrypsin, ITIH4, and 8-isoprostane were determined in urine using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Post-exposure urinary metals were sampled at the beginning of the next working day and analyzed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. Lung function measurements were also conducted the next working day for post-exposure. RESULTS An IQR increase in PM2.5 was associated with decreases of 2.157% in FEV1, 2.806% in PEF, 4.328% in FEF25%, 5.047% in FEF50%, and 7.205% in FEF75%. An IQR increase in PM2.5 led to increases of 42.155 µg/g in ∆α1-antitrypsin and 16.273 µg/g in ∆ITIH4. Notably, IQR increases in various urinary metals were associated with increases in specific biomarkers, such as post-urinary α1-antitrypsin and ITIH4. Moreover, increases in ∆ α1-antitrypsin and ∆ITIH4 were associated with decreases in FEV1/FVC by 0.008% and 0.020%, respectively, and an increase in ∆8-isoprostane resulted in a 1.538% decline in FVC. CONCLUSION Our study suggests that urinary α1-antitrypsin and ITIH4 could indicate early lung function decline in shipyard workers exposed to metal fume PM2.5, underscoring the need for better safety and health monitoring to reduce respiratory risks.
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- Huan Minh Tran
- Program in Global Health and Health Security, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Faculty of Public Health, Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Family Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Family Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health, Ministry of Labor, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
- Inhalation Toxicology Research Lab (ITRL), School of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wuxing Street, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
- Cell Physiology and Molecular Image Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Huang X, Mu M, Wang B, Zhang H, Liu Y, Yu L, Zhou M, Ma J, Wang D, Chen W. Associations of coal mine dust exposure with arterial stiffness and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in chinese coal miners. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2024; 97:473-484. [PMID: 38530481 DOI: 10.1007/s00420-024-02062-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Whether coal mine dust exposure increases cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) risk was rarely explored. Our objective was to examine the association between coal mine dust exposure and cardiovascular risk. METHODS We estimated cumulative coal mine dust exposure (CDE) for 1327 coal miners by combining data on workplace dust concentrations and work history. We used brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV, a representative indicator of arterial stiffness) and ten-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk to assess potential CVD risk, exploring their associations with CDE. RESULTS Positive dose-response relationships of CDE with baPWV and ten-year ASCVD risk were observed after adjusting for covariates. Specifically, each 1 standard deviation (SD) increase in CDE was related to a 0.27 m/s (95% CI: 0.21, 0.34) increase in baPWV and a 1.29 (95% CI: 1.14, 1.46) elevation in OR (odds ratio) of risk of abnormal baPWV. Moreover, each 1 SD increase in CDE was associated with a 0.74% (95% CI: 0.63%, 0.85%) increase in scores of ten-year ASCVD and a 1.91 (95% CI: 1.62, 2.26) increase in OR of risk of ten-year ASCVD. When compared with groups unexposed to coal mine dust, significant increase in the risk of arterial stiffness and ten-year ASCVD in the highest CDE groups were detected. CONCLUSION The study suggested that cumulative exposure to coal mine dust was associated with elevated arterial stiffness and ten-year ASCVD risk in a dose-response manner. These findings contribute valuable insights for cardiovascular risk associated with coal mine dust.
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- Xuezan Huang
- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Control and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232000, Anhui, China
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
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Song M, Qu Y, Jia H, Zhang Y, Liu S, Laster KV, Choi BY, Tian J, Gu T, Chen H, Liu K, Lee MH, Dong Z. Targeting TAOK1 with resveratrol inhibits esophageal squamous cell carcinoma growth in vitro and in vivo. Mol Carcinog 2024; 63:991-1008. [PMID: 38376345 DOI: 10.1002/mc.23703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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The worldwide incidence and mortality rates of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) have increased over the last decade. Moreover, molecular targets that may benefit the therapeutics of patients with ESCC have not been fully characterized. Our study discovered that thousand and one amino-acid protein kinase 1 (TAOK1) is highly expressed in ESCC tumor tissues and cell lines. Knock-down of TAOK1 suppresses ESCC cell proliferation in vitro and patient-derived xenograft or cell-derived xenograft tumors growth in vivo. Moreover, TAOK1 overexpression promotes ESCC growth in vitro and in vivo. Additionally, we identified that the natural small molecular compound resveratrol binds to TAOK1 directly and diminishes the kinase activity of TAOK1. Targeting TAOK1 directly with resveratrol significantly inhibits cell proliferation, induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, and suppresses tumor growth in ESCC. Furthermore, the silencing of TAOK1 or the application of resveratrol attenuated the activation of TAOK1 downstream signaling effectors. Interestingly, combining resveratrol with paclitaxel, cisplatin, or 5-fluorouracil synergistically enhanced their therapeutic effects against ESCC. In conclusion, this work illustrates the underlying oncogenic function of TAOK1 and provides a theoretical basis for the application of targeting TAOK1 therapy to the clinical treatment of ESCC.
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- Mengqiu Song
- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- The Academy of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- The Academy of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- The Academy of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- The Academy of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science & Engineering, Seowon University, Cheongju, South Korea
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- The Academy of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- The Academy of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, Austin, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- The Academy of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Provincial Cooperative Innovation Center for Cancer Chemoprevention, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Cancer Chemoprevention International Collaboration Laboratory, Zhengzhou, China
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- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- College of Korean Medicine, Dongshin University, Naju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- China-US (Henan) Hormel Cancer Institute, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- The Academy of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
- Cancer Chemoprevention International Collaboration Laboratory, Zhengzhou, China
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Nakamura M, Yoshimi A, Tokura T, Kimura H, Kishi S, Miyauchi T, Iwamoto K, Ito M, Sato-Boku A, Mouri A, Nabeshima T, Ozaki N, Noda Y. Duloxetine improves chronic orofacial pain and comorbid depressive symptoms in association with reduction of serotonin transporter protein through upregulation of ubiquitinated serotonin transporter protein. Pain 2024; 165:1177-1186. [PMID: 38227563 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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ABSTRACT Chronic orofacial pain (COP) is relieved by duloxetine (DLX) and frequently causes depressive symptoms. The aim of this study was to confirm effects of DLX on pain and depressive symptoms, and to associate with their effectiveness in platelet serotonin transporter (SERT) expression, which is a target molecule of DLX and plasma serotonin concentration in COP patients with depressive symptoms. We assessed for the severity of pain and depressive symptoms using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS), respectively. Chronic orofacial pain patients were classified into 2 groups based on their HDRS before DLX-treatment: COP patients with (COP-D) and without (COP-ND) depressive symptoms. We found that the VAS and HDRS scores of both groups were significantly decreased after DLX treatment compared with those before DLX treatment. Upregulation of total SERT and downregulation of ubiquitinated SERT were observed before DLX treatment in both groups compared with healthy controls. After DLX treatment, there were no differences in total SERT of both groups and in ubiquitinated SERT of COP-D patients compared with healthy controls; whereas, ubiquitinated SERT of COP-ND patients remained downregulated. There were positive correlations between changes of serotonin concentrations and of VAS or HDRS scores in only COP-D patients. Our findings indicate that DLX improves not only pain but also comorbid depressive symptoms of COP-D patients. Duloxetine also reduces platelet SERT through upregulation of ubiquitinated SERT. As the result, decrease of plasma serotonin concentrations may be related to the efficacy of DLX in relieving pain and depression in COP patients.
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- 21H04815 Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- 17K10325 Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- 21K06719 Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- 19K17108 Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- JP21dk0307103, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
- JP21dk0307087 Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
- P21wm0425007 Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
- JP21dm0207075 Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
- JP21ek0109498 Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
- AS251Z03018 Adaptable and Seamless Technology Transfer Program through Target-Driven R and D
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- Mariko Nakamura
- Division of Clinical Sciences and Neuropsychopharmacology, Faculty and Graduate School of Pharmacy, Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Sciences and Neuropsychopharmacology, Faculty and Graduate School of Pharmacy, Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan
- Clinical OMICs and Translation Research Center, Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan
- Department of Psychiatry, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, KACHI Memorial Hospital, Toyohashi, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Aichi Gakuin University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Dentistry, Aichi Gakuin University, Nagoya Japan
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- Department of Regulatory Science for Evaluation & Development of Pharmaceuticals and Devices, Graduate School of Health Science, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
- Japanese Drug Organization of Appropriate Use and Research, Nagoya, Japan
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- Japanese Drug Organization of Appropriate Use and Research, Nagoya, Japan
- Laboratory of Health and Medical Science Innovation, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Sciences and Neuropsychopharmacology, Faculty and Graduate School of Pharmacy, Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan
- Clinical OMICs and Translation Research Center, Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan
- Department of Psychiatry, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
- Laboratory of Health and Medical Science Innovation, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan
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Yeh CM, Lai CY, Peng HY, Lin TB, Chou D, Wang HH, Yang PS, Cheng JK, Peng YC, Hsieh MC. Protein Arginine Methyltransferase 5 Contributes to Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathic Pain by Activating Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1 Epigenetic Modification in Dorsal Root Ganglion. Anesth Analg 2024; 138:1107-1119. [PMID: 37390022 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Paclitaxel (PTX), which is a first-line chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancers, exhibits peripheral neuropathy as a common side effect that is difficult to treat. Protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT 5) is a key regulator of the chemotherapy response, as chemotherapy drugs induce PRMT5 expression. However, little is known about the PRMT5-mediated epigenetic mechanisms involved in PTX-induced neuropathic allodynia. METHODS Sprague-Dawley rats were intraperitoneally given PTX to induce neuropathic pain. Biochemical analyses were conducted to measure the protein expression levels in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) of the animals. The von Frey test and hot plate test were used to evaluate nociceptive behaviors. RESULTS PTX increased the PRMT5 (mean difference [MD]: 0.68, 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.88-0.48; P < .001 for vehicle)-mediated deposition of histone H3R2 dimethyl symmetric (H3R2me2s) at the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 ( Trpv1 ) promoter in the DRG. PRMT5-induced H3R2me2s recruited WD repeat domain 5 (WDR5) to increase trimethylation of lysine 4 on histone H3 (H3K4me3) at Trpv1 promoters, thus resulting in TRPV1 transcriptional activation (MD: 0.65, 95% CI, 0.82-0.49; P < .001 for vehicle) in DRG in PTX-induced neuropathic pain. Moreover, PTX increased the activity of NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4) (MD: 0.66, 95% CI, 0.81-0.51; P < .001 for vehicle), PRMT5-induced H3R2me2s, and WDR5-mediated H3K4me3 in the DRG in PTX-induced neuropathic pain. Pharmacological antagonism and the selective knockdown of PRMT5 in DRG neurons completely blocked PRMT5-mediated H3R2me2s, WDR5-mediated H3K4me3, or TRPV1 expression and neuropathic pain development after PTX injection. Remarkably, NOX4 inhibition not only attenuated allodynia behavior and reversed the above-mentioned signaling but also reversed NOX4 upregulation via PTX. CONCLUSIONS Thus, the NOX4/PRMT5-associated epigenetic mechanism in DRG has a dominant function in the transcriptional activation of TRPV1 in PTX-induced neuropathic pain.
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- Chou-Ming Yeh
- From the Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Health, Taichung Hospital, Executive Yuan, Taichung, Taiwan
- Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Institute of New Drug Development, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan
- Departments of Surgery
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan
- Anesthesiology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan
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Li M, Zhang G, Tang Q, Xi K, Lin Y, Chen W. Network-based analysis identifies potential therapeutic ingredients of Chinese medicines and their mechanisms toward lung cancer. Comput Biol Med 2024; 173:108292. [PMID: 38513387 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors around the world, which has the highest mortality rate among all cancers. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has attracted increased attention in the field of lung cancer treatment. However, the abundance of ingredients in Chinese medicines presents a challenge in identifying promising ingredient candidates and exploring their mechanisms for lung cancer treatment. In this work, two network-based algorithms were combined to calculate the network relationships between ingredient targets and lung cancer targets in the human interactome. Based on the enrichment analysis of the constructed disease module, key targets of lung cancer were identified. In addition, molecular docking and enrichment analysis of the overlapping targets between lung cancer and ingredients were performed to investigate the potential mechanisms of ingredient candidates against lung cancer. Ten potential ingredients against lung cancer were identified and they may have similar effect on the development of lung cancer. The results obtained from this study offered valuable insights and provided potential avenues for the development of novel drugs aimed at treating lung cancer.
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- Mingrui Li
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China; State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China; State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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Marino A, Cacciaguerra G, Spampinato S, Palermo M, Biasco A, Liotta E, Cocuzza S, Venanzi Rullo E, Nunnari G, Pavone P. SARS-CoV-2 associated unilateral parotitis in children: A case report and literature review. Biomed Rep 2024; 20:83. [PMID: 38628628 PMCID: PMC11019641 DOI: 10.3892/br.2024.1771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection usually affects the respiratory system; however, a number of atypical manifestations of this disease have also been reported, especially in children. The present study reports a case of a 12-year-old presenting with right unilateral parotitis and sialadenitis and SARS-CoV-2 infection. The young patient, after a 3-day history of fever, was brought to our clinic (Polyclinic University Hospital 'G. Rodolico', Catania, Italy) for the sudden onset of unilateral parotitis accompanied by sialadenitis and hyperaemia of the skin, which was tender to touch. The SARS-CoV-2 molecular swab was positive; the ultrasound of the affected region showed an increase in the volume of the parotid and sublingual gland and reactive lymph nodes compatible with parotitis and sialadenitis. This case suggests that, in the present Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 should be included in the differential diagnosis of parotitis and sialadenitis along with mumps and flue. Notably, a respiratory panel and serology for other potential causes are needed in case of parotitis-like disease.
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- Andrea Marino
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Unit of Infectious Diseases, University of Catania, ARNAS Garibaldi Hospital, I-95122 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Paediatrics and Child Neuropsychiatry, School of Specialization in Paediatrics, University of Catania, I-95124 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Unit of Infectious Diseases, University of Catania, ARNAS Garibaldi Hospital, I-95122 Catania, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, I-98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies ‘GF Ingrassia’, Radiology Unit 1, University of Catania, I-95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Paediatrics and Child Neuropsychiatry, School of Specialization in Paediatrics, University of Catania, I-95124 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Paediatrics and Child Neuropsychiatry, School of Specialization in Paediatrics, University of Catania, I-95124 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies ‘GF Ingrassia’, ENT Section, University of Catania, I-95124 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, I-98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Unit of Infectious Diseases, University of Catania, ARNAS Garibaldi Hospital, I-95122 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Paediatrics and Child Neuropsychiatry, School of Specialization in Paediatrics, University of Catania, I-95124 Catania, Italy
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Li D, Rao H, Xu Y, Zhang M, Zhang J, Luo J. Monotherapy vs combination therapy in patients with Klebsiella pneumoniae bloodstream infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Infect Chemother 2024; 30:372-378. [PMID: 38369125 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiac.2024.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether mortality is lower in patients with Klebsiella pneumoniae bloodstream infection (BSI) who receive combination antimicrobial therapy than in those who receive monotherapy. METHODS Two authors independently searched for relevant articles in the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases through to August 10, 2023. Risk of bias was evaluated using the ROBINS-I tool. Possible sources of heterogeneity were evaluated by meta-regression using a mixed-effects model. RESULTS Among 8044 articles screened, there were 23 studies (3443 patients) that were eligible for meta-analysis. Meta-regression analysis identified the proportion of patients with carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) BSI to be a potential source of heterogeneity. Subgroup analysis showed that mortality on monotherapy was significantly higher when the proportion of patients with CRKP BSI was ≥50% (OR 1.75, 95% CI 1.33-2.30) and significantly lower when this proportion was <50% (OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.24-1.24). Overall mortality was significantly higher on tigecycline monotherapy (OR 2.86, 95% CI 1.46-5.59) than on combination therapy containing both these agents. There was a trend in favor of colistin/polymyxin B-containing combination therapy (OR 1.37, 95% CI 0.83-2.28). CONCLUSIONS Combination antimicrobial therapy can lower mortality in patients with CRKP but may not show a survival advantage over monotherapy when the proportion of patients with CRKP BSI is <50%. High-quality prospective observational studies are needed because of the high risk of bias and limited data in the studies performed to date.
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- Dan Li
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Qionglai Medical Center Hospital , Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Qionglai Medical Center Hospital , Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Qionglai Medical Center Hospital , Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Qionglai Medical Center Hospital , Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Qionglai Medical Center Hospital , Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Park M, Jang SI, Hurh K, Park EC, Kim SH. Association between Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss and the Risk of Cardio Cerebrovascular Disease. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:2372-2376. [PMID: 37987243 DOI: 10.1002/lary.31186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study investigated the association between sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) and the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular disease (CCVD) among older adults in South Korea. METHODS Data from 38,426 patients in the Korean National Health Insurance Service-Senior Cohort from 2002 to 2019 were collected. The risk of CCVD includes both stroke and acute myocardial infarction. Propensity score matching (1:1) was used to identify pairs of individuals with and without SSNHL (n = 19,213 for cases and controls). Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to analyze the associations between variables. RESULTS Patients with SSNHL had a higher risk of CCVD (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.17, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.11-1.24) compared to those without. The risk of CCVD was higher among those who experienced a stroke than those who did not (HR = 1.17 95% CI = 1.10-1.25). Compared to their matched controls, patients with SSNHL were 1.69 times (HR = 1.69 CI = 1.46-1.94) more likely to have CCVD during the first 12 months of the follow-up period. CONCLUSION Older patients with SSNHL are at an increased risk of CCVD. Hence, a more attentive approach featuring aggressive monitoring of patients with SSNHL is required to lessen their risk of CCVD. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Laryngoscope, 134:2372-2376, 2024.
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- Minah Park
- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Eulji University College of Medicine, Daejun, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Eulji University College of Medicine, Daejun, Republic of Korea
- Department of Ophthalmology, Daejeon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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Qiang YW, Hao MH, Yang J. Urinary cadmium was linearly and positively associated with cardiac infarction/injury score and subclinical myocardial injury in the general population without cardiovascular diseases and chronic kidney disease. Int Urol Nephrol 2024; 56:1677-1685. [PMID: 37898564 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-023-03853-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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PURPOSE The study was to investigate the association between urinary cadmium with cardiac infarction/injury score (CIIS) and subclinical myocardial injury (SC-MI) in the general population without cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS In this large-scale cross-sectional study, we enrolled 4492 individuals without CVDs and CKD from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Logistic regression models, linear regression models, subgroup analyses, and restricted cubic spline (RCS) were performed to assess the association between urinary cadmium with CIIS and SC-MI. RESULTS Participants with SC-MI had higher levels of urinary cadmium compared with those without SC-MI (P < 0.001). In multivariate regression analyses adjusting for all confounding variables, higher levels of urinary cadmium were strongly associated not only with higher risk of SC-MI but also with higher CIIS (P < 0.05). Further subgroup analyses showed that the association between urinary cadmium and SC-MI remained significant in the subgroups of ≥ 50 years, men, smokers, and those without diabetes or hypertension (P < 0.05). Additionally, RCS analysis showed that after adjusting for all confounding factors, urinary cadmium was linearly and positively associated with CIIS and SC-MI (P overall < 0.05, P for nonlinearity > 0.05). CONCLUSION Urinary cadmium was linearly and positively associated with CIIS and SC-MI in the general population without CVDs and CKD.
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- Yu-Wei Qiang
- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 101100, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 101100, China
| | - Jing Yang
- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 101100, China
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