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Liu J, Li SM, Tang YJ, Cao JL, Hou WS, Wang AQ, Wang C, Jin CH. Jaceosidin induces apoptosis and inhibits migration in AGS gastric cancer cells by regulating ROS-mediated signaling pathways. Redox Rep 2024; 29:2313366. [PMID: 38318818 PMCID: PMC10854459 DOI: 10.1080/13510002.2024.2313366] [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: 02/07/2024] Open
Abstract
Jaceosidin (JAC) is a natural flavonoid with anti-oxidant and other pharmacological activities; however, its anti-cancer mechanism remains unclear. We investigated the mechanism of action of JAC in gastric cancer cells. Cytotoxicity and apoptosis assays showed that JAC effectively killed multiple gastric cancer cells and induced apoptosis in human gastric adenocarcinoma AGS cells via the mitochondrial pathway. Network pharmacological analysis suggested that its activity was linked to reactive oxygen species (ROS), AKT, and MAPK signaling pathways. Furthermore, JAC accumulated ROS to up-regulate p-JNK, p-p38, and IκB-α protein expressions and down-regulate the p-ERK, p-STAT3, and NF-κB protein expressions. Cell cycle assay results showed that JAC accumulated ROS to up-regulate p21 and p27 protein expressions and down-regulate p-AKT, CDK2, CDK4, CDK6, Cyclin D1, and Cyclin E protein expressions to induce G0/G1 phase arrest. Cell migration assay results showed JAC accumulated ROS to down-regulate Wnt-3a, p-GSK-3β, N-cadherin, and β-catenin protein expressions and up-regulate E-cadherin protein expression to inhibit migration. Furthermore, N-acetyl cysteine pre-treatment prevented the change of these protein expressions. In summary, JAC induced apoptosis and G0/G1 phase arrest and inhibited migration through ROS-mediated signaling pathways in AGS cells.
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- Jian Liu
- College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Hemodialysis Center, Daqing Oilfield General Hospital, Daqing, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, People’s Republic of China
- College of Food Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, People’s Republic of China
- National Coarse Cereals Engineering Research Center, Daqing, People’s Republic of China
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Li K, Hu W, Wang Y, Chen W, Wen H, Liu J, Li W, Wang B. Searching for novel MDM2/MDMX dual inhibitors through a drug repurposing approach. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2024; 39:2288810. [PMID: 38059334 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2023.2288810] [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: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Disruption of p53-MDM2/MDMX interaction by smaller inhibitors is a promising therapeutic intervention gaining tremendous interest. However, no MDM2/MDMX inhibitors have been marketed so far. Drug repurposing is a validated, practical approach to drug discovery. In this regard, we employed structure-based virtual screening in a reservoir of marketed drugs and identified nintedanib as a new MDM2/MDMX dual inhibitor. The computational structure analysis and biochemical experiments uncover that nintedanib binds MDM2/MDMX similarly to RO2443, a dual MDM2/MDMX inhibitor. Furthermore, the mechanistic study reveals that nintedanib disrupts the physical interaction of p53-MDM2/MDMX, enabling the transcriptional activation of p53 and the subsequent cell cycle arrest and growth inhibition in p53+/+ cancer cells. Lastly, structural minimisation of nintedanib yields H3 with the equivalent potency. In summary, this work provides a solid foundation for reshaping nintedanib as a valuable lead compound for the further design of MDM2/MDMX dual inhibitors.
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- Keting Li
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Fang Y, Wang Q, Li Y, Zeng L, Liu J, Ou K. On implications of somatostatin in diabetic retinopathy. Neural Regen Res 2024; 19:1984-1990. [PMID: 38227526 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.390955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Somatostatin, a naturally produced neuroprotective peptide, depresses excitatory neurotransmission and exerts anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory effects on the retina. In this review, we summarize the progress of somatostatin treatment of diabetic retinopathy through analysis of relevant studies published from February 2019 to February 2023 extracted from the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Insufficient neuroprotection, which occurs as a consequence of declined expression or dysregulation of retinal somatostatin in the very early stages of diabetic retinopathy, triggers retinal neurovascular unit impairment and microvascular damage. Somatostatin replacement is a promising treatment for retinal neurodegeneration in diabetic retinopathy. Numerous pre-clinical and clinical trials of somatostatin analog treatment for early diabetic retinopathy have been initiated. In one such trial (EUROCONDOR), topical administration of somatostatin was found to exert neuroprotective effects in patients with pre-existing retinal neurodysfunction, but had no impact on the onset of diabetic retinopathy. Overall, we concluded that somatostatin restoration may be especially beneficial for the growing population of patients with early-stage retinopathy. In order to achieve early prevention of diabetic retinopathy initiation, and thereby salvage visual function before the appearance of moderate non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, several issues need to be addressed. These include the needs to: a) update and standardize the retinal screening scheme to incorporate the detection of early neurodegeneration, b) identify patient subgroups who would benefit from somatostatin analog supplementation, c) elucidate the interactions of somatostatin, particularly exogenously-delivered somatostatin analogs, with other retinal peptides in the context of hyperglycemia, and d) design safe, feasible, low cost, and effective administration routes.
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- Yanhong Fang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Chongqing University Jiangjin Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chongqing University Jiangjin Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, IATTI, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong Laboratory Animal Center, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
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- Academic Unit of Ophthalmology, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- College of Pharmacy, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Targeted and Innovative Therapeutics, IATTI, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing, China
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Xie S, Zhou N, Su N, Xiao Z, Wei S, Yang Y, Liu J, Li W, Zhang B. Noncoding RNA-associated competing endogenous RNA networks in trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity. Noncoding RNA Res 2024; 9:744-758. [PMID: 38577019 PMCID: PMC10990741 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrna.2024.02.004] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity (TIC) is a common and serious disease with abnormal cardiac function. Accumulating evidence has indicated certain non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), functioning as competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs), impacting the progression of cardiovascular diseases. Nonetheless, the specific involvement of ncRNA-mediated ceRNA regulatory mechanisms in TIC remains elusive. The present research aims to comprehensively investigate changes in the expressions of all ncRNA using whole-transcriptome RNA sequencing. The sequencing analysis unveiled significant dysregulation, identifying a total of 43 circular RNAs (circRNAs), 270 long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), 12 microRNAs (miRNAs), and 4131 mRNAs in trastuzumab-treated mouse hearts. Subsequently, circRNA-based ceRNA networks consisting of 82 nodes and 91 edges, as well as lncRNA-based ceRNA networks comprising 111 nodes and 112 edges, were constructed. Using the CytoNCA plugin, pivotal genes-miR-31-5p and miR-644-5p-were identified within these networks, exhibiting potential relevance in TIC treatment. Additionally, KEGG and GO analyses were conducted to explore the functional pathways associated with the genes within the ceRNA networks. The outcomes of the predicted ceRNAs and bioinformatics analyses elucidated the plausible involvement of ncRNAs in TIC pathogenesis. This insight contributes to a better understanding of underlying mechanisms and aids in identifying promising targets for effective prevention and treatment strategies.
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- Suifen Xie
- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First People's Hospital of Lanzhou City, Lanzhou, 730050, Gansu Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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Xiao Y, Tan C, Zeng F, Liu W, Liu J. Structural regulation of amorphous molybdenum sulfide by atomic palladium doping for hydrogen evolution. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 665:60-67. [PMID: 38513408 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.03.113] [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: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Molybdenum sulfide materials have long been considered as attractive non-precious-metal electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). However, comparing with the crystalline counterpart, amorphous MoSx has been less investigated previously. We here propose to increase the catalytical activity of a-MoSx by raising the reactant concentration at the catalytic interface via a chemical doping approach. The reconstruction of coordination structure of a-MoSx via Pd doping induces the formation of abundant unsaturated S atoms. Moreover, the reactant friendly catalytic interface is constructed through introducing hydrophilic groups to a-MoSx. The doped a-MoSx catalyst exhibits significantly enhanced HER activity in both acid and alkaline media.
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- Yao Xiao
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China; Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, China.
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Cui J, Liu X, Qie F, Xie C, He Q, Liu J, Suib SL, Wang W. Multiple interface coupling on natural tourmaline enables high-efficiency removal of antibiotic: Superior property and mechanism. J Environ Sci (China) 2024; 140:242-254. [PMID: 38331505 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2023.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Reasonably designing highly active, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective catalysts for efficient elimination of pollutants from water is desirable but challenging. Herein, an efficient heterogeneous photo-Fenton catalyst tourmaline (TM)/tungsten oxide (WO3-x) (named TW10) containing tungsten/boron/iron (W/B/Fe) synergistic active centers and 90% of cheap natural tourmaline (TM) mineral rich in Fe and B elements. The TW10 catalyst can quickly activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to generate massive active free radicals, which may induce the rapid and efficient degradation of tetracycline (TC). The TW10/PMS/Visible light system can effectively degrade up to 98.7% of tetracycline (TC) in actual waters (i.e. seawater, Yellow River, and Yangtze River water), and the catalytic degradation rates reach 1.65, 5.569, and 2.38 times higher than those of TM, WO3-x, and commercial P25 (Degussa, Germany), respectively. In addition, the catalyst can be recycled and reused multiple times. Electron spin resonance spectroscopy (EPR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and liquid chromatograph-mass spectrometer (LC-MS) analyses confirm that the synergistic catalytic effect of W/B/Fe sites on the TW10 catalyst accelerates the electron transfer between Fe(II) and Fe(III), as well as between W(V) and W(VI), and thus promotes the rapid degradation of TC. The catalytic reaction mechanism and degradation pathway of TC were explored. This work provides a feasible route for the design and development of new eco-friendly and efficient catalyst.
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- Jingjing Cui
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-3060, United States.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China.
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Zou Y, Li J, Su H, Dechsupa N, Liu J, Wang L. Mincle as a potential intervention target for the prevention of inflammation and fibrosis (Review). Mol Med Rep 2024; 29:103. [PMID: 38639174 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2024.13227] [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: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Macrophage‑inducible C‑type lectin receptor (Mincle) is predominantly found on antigen‑presenting cells. It can recognize specific ligands when stimulated by certain pathogens such as fungi and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This recognition triggers the activation of the nuclear factor‑κB pathway, leading to the production of inflammatory factors and contributing to the innate immune response of the host. Moreover, Mincle identifies lipid damage‑related molecules discharged by injured cells, such as Sin3‑associated protein 130, which triggers aseptic inflammation and ultimately hastens the advancement of renal damage, autoimmune disorders and malignancies by fostering tissue inflammation. Presently, research on the functioning of the Mincle receptor in different inflammatory and fibrosis‑associated conditions has emerged as a popular topic. Nevertheless, there remains a lack of research on the impact of Mincle in promoting long‑lasting inflammatory reactions and fibrosis. Additional investigation is required into the function of Mincle receptors in chronological inflammatory reactions and fibrosis of organ systems, including the progression from inflammation to fibrosis. Hence, the present study showed an overview of the primary roles and potential mechanism of Mincle in inflammation, fibrosis, as well as the progression of inflammation to fibrosis. The aim of the present study was to clarify the potential mechanism of Mincle in inflammation and fibrosis and to offer perspectives for the development of drugs that target Mincle.
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- Yuanxia Zou
- Research Center for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Molecular Imaging and Therapy Research Unit, Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
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- Research Center for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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Wu Z, Li Y, Amardeep A, Shao Y, Zhang Y, Zou J, Wang L, Xu J, Kasprzak D, Hansen EJ, Liu J. Unveiling the Mysteries: Acetonitrile's Dance with Weakly-Solvating Electrolytes in Shaping Gas Evolution and Electrochemical Performance of Zinc-ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402206. [PMID: 38457347 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Aqueous Zn-metal battery (AZMB) is a promising candidate for future large-scale energy storage with commendable capacity, exceptional safety characteristics, and low cost. Acetonitrile (AN) has been widely used as an effective electrolyte constituent to improve AZMBs' performance. However, its functioning mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we unveiled the critical roles of AN in AZMBs via comparative in situ electrochemical, gaseous, and morphological analyses. Despite its limited ability to solvate Zn ions, AN-modulated Zn-ion solvation sheath with increased anions and decreased water achieves a weakly-solvating electrolyte. As a result, the Zn||Zn cell with AN addition exhibited 63 times longer cycle life than cell without AN and achieved a 4 Ah cm-2 accumulated capacity with no H2 generation. In V2O5||Zn cells, for the first time, AN suppressing CO2 generation, elevating CO2-initiation voltage from 2→2.44 V (H2: 2.43→2.55 V) was discovered. AN-impeded transit and Zn-side deposition of dissolved vanadium ions, known as "crosstalk," ameliorated inhomogeneous Zn deposition and dendritic Zn growth. At last, we demonstrated an AN-enabled high-areal-capacity AZMB (3.3 mAh cm-2) using high-mass-loading V2O5 cathode (26 mg cm-2). This study shed light on the strategy of constructing fast-desolvation electrolytes and offered insights for future electrolyte accommodation for high-voltage AZMB cathodes.
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- Zhenrui Wu
- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, V1 V 1 V7, Canada
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- Department of Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, SE-41296, Sweden
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, V1 V 1 V7, Canada
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, V1 V 1 V7, Canada
- The Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province & The Key Laboratory of New Energy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, V1 V 1 V7, Canada
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, V1 V 1 V7, Canada
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, V1 V 1 V7, Canada
- Institute of Chemistry and Technical Electrochemistry, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4 St., 60-965, Poznan, Poland
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, V1 V 1 V7, Canada
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, V1 V 1 V7, Canada
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Musmar B, Salim H, Abdelgadir J, Spellicy S, Adeeb N, Liu J, Jabbour P, Hasan D, Zomorodi A. Balloon-mounting stent versus balloon angioplasty for intracranial arterial stenosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2024; 33:107631. [PMID: 38331010 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.107631] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Intracranial artery atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) is a major cause of stroke, especially in Asian countries. Current treatment options, including balloon-mounted stent (BMS) and balloon angioplasty (BA), lack sufficient evidence to determine a preferred approach. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of BMS and BA in treating ICAS. METHODS Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive search in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus up to December 1, 2023. Eligible studies compared BMS with BA in patients diagnosed with ICAS. Primary outcomes included the success rate and occurrence of stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic). Secondary outcomes were perforator occlusion, in-stent thrombosis, death, and restenosis. Statistical analysis was conducted using R software version 4.3.1, employing a random-effects model. RESULTS Five high-quality studies involving 707 patients (515 males, 192 females) were included. BMS had a significantly higher success rate compared to BA (Risk Ratio [RR]: 1.13; CI: 1.03 to 1.24, p < 0.01; I2 = 14 %). The overall risk for stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic) was significantly higher in BMS (RR: 2.97; CI: 1.32 to 6.67, p < 0.01; I2 = 0 %). However, no significant difference was found between BMS and BA regarding ischemic stroke (RR: 2.33; CI: 0.80 to 6.74, p = 0.12; I2 = 0 %). Additionally, no significant differences were observed in terms of perforator occlusion, in-stent thrombosis, dissection, minor and major strokes, and mortality rates. BMS was associated with a lower risk of restenosis (RR: 0.31; 95 % CI: 0.12 to 0.83, p = 0.02; I2 = 0 %). CONCLUSION Our results indicate that BMS might be associated with higher success and lower restenosis rates than BA in the treatment of ICAS but with an increased overall risk of stroke. No significant differences were observed in ischemic stroke, perforator occlusion, in-stent thrombosis, dissection, minor and major strokes, and mortality rates. The choice of treatment should consider these findings, alongside the technical challenges and desired angiographic outcomes. Future randomized controlled trials are necessary to further elucidate these results.
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- Basel Musmar
- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA 70803, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA 70803, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC, USA
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Liu J, Dong Y, Chen J, Jin Y, Qiu Y, Huang L. Corticosteroid in non-COVID-19 induced community-acquired pneumonia, a meta-analysis. Heart Lung 2024; 65:59-71. [PMID: 38432039 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2024.02.004] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Corticosteroid treatment in non-COVID-19 induced Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains inconclusive. OBJECTIVES We aimed to assess the role of corticosteroid treatment in CAP. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive search of online databases, including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane, to identify articles published from January 1, 2000, to May 5, 2023. Double-blind RCTs were selected. Two authors screened studies and extracted data. The evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach. RESULTS We analyzed data from 12 RCTs, involving 2446 patients. Corticosteroids therapy may reduce short-term mortality in patients with severe CAP (sCAP) and shorten the hospital length of stay in patients with CAP. Furthermore, corticosteroids treatment can decrease the risk of requiring mechanical ventilation, developing septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). There were no significant differences between the corticosteroid and control groups concerning gastrointestinal bleeding and nosocomial infection. The use of corticosteroids could increase the risk of hyperglycemia. CONCLUSION Corticosteroid treatment for sCAP has the potential to provide benefits in reducing short-term mortality, but this conclusion necessitates more evidence. Besides, we found no evidence that strongly prevents us from using corticosteroids in patients with sCAP or those at risk of progressing to sCAP.
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- Jian Liu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Respiratory Disease, YinZhou Second Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Research Center for Healthcare Data Science, Zhejiang Lab, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Research Center for Healthcare Data Science, Zhejiang Lab, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Drug Clinical Research and Evaluation, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Li R, Tang G, Yang J, Gao S, Wang Y, Wu X, Bai Y, Liu J. The avBNST GABA-VTA and avBNST GABA-DRN pathways are respectively involved in the regulation of anxiety-like behaviors in parkinsonian rats. Neurochem Int 2024; 175:105720. [PMID: 38458538 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2024.105720] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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The anteroventral bed nucleus of stria terminalis (avBNST) is a key brain region which involves negative emotional states, such as anxiety. The most neurons in the avBNST are GABAergic, and it sends GABAergic projections to the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN), respectively. The VTA and DRN contain dopaminergic and serotonergic cell groups in the midbrain which regulate anxiety-like behaviors. However, it is unclear the role of GABAergic projections from the avBNST to the VTA and the DRN in the regulation of anxiety-like behaviors, particularly in Parkinson's disease (PD)-related anxiety. In the present study, unilateral 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) lesions of the substantia nigra pars compacta in rats induced anxiety-like behaviors, and decreased level of dopamine (DA) in the basolateral amygdala (BLA). Chemogenetic activation of avBNSTGABA-VTA or avBNSTGABA-DRN pathway induced anxiety-like behaviors and decreased DA or 5-HT release in the BLA in sham and 6-OHDA rats, while inhibition of avBNSTGABA-VTA or avBNSTGABA-DRN pathway produced anxiolytic-like effects and increased level of DA or 5-HT in the BLA. These findings suggest that avBNST inhibitory projections directly regulate dopaminergic neurons in the VTA and serotonergic neurons in the DRN, and the avBNSTGABA-VTA and avBNSTGABA-DRN pathways respectively exert impacts on PD-related anxiety-like behaviors.
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- Ruotong Li
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, 710061, China.
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Yang S, Deng M, Xiong Y, Xiong B, Fu J, Wang J, Zhang J, Han G, Liu J, Tan Y. Development and validation of an immunogenic cell death-related prognostic model, and landscape of the tumor immune microenvironment in glioblastoma. Genes Dis 2024; 11:101001. [PMID: 38274376 PMCID: PMC10806272 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2023.04.032] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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- Sha Yang
- Guizhou University Medical College, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou 550002, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou 550002, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou 550002, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou 550002, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing 400000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou 550002, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou 550002, China
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- Guizhou University Medical College, Guiyang, Guizhou 550025, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou 550002, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou 550002, China
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Tian S, Li X, Liu J, Wang X, Chen H, Dai Z, Chen Q, Shi H, Li Y, Huang H, Bai C. Radial endobronchial ultrasound - guided bronchoscopy for the diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective trials. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29446. [PMID: 38660275 PMCID: PMC11040069 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29446] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Background The diagnostic yield of radial endobronchial ultrasound (r-EBUS) for the diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs) varies between studies and is affected by multiple factors. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of r-EBUS, and to explore the factors influencing the diagnostic yield of r-EBUS in patients with PPLs. Methods The PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases were searched to identify relevant studies that used r-EBUS for diagnosing PPLs from the date of inception to Dec 2022. Meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.4 and Stata 15.1. Results An analysis of 46 studies with a total of 7252 PPLs was performed. The pooled diagnostic yield of r-EBUS was 73.4 % (95 % CI: 69.9%-76.7 %), with significant heterogeneity detected among studies (I2 = 90 %, P < 0.001). Further analysis demonstrated PPLs located in the middle or lower lobe, >2 cm in size, malignant in type, solid in appearance on computerized tomography (CT), present in bronchus sign, the within probe location, and the addition of rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) were associated with increased diagnostic yield, whereas use of a guide sheath (GS), bronchoscopy type, and a multimodality approach failed to influence the outcome. The pooled incidence rates of overall complications, pneumothorax and moderate and severe bleeding were 3.1 % (95 % CI: 2.1%-4.3 %), 0.4 % (95 % CI: 0.1%-0.7 %) and 1.1 % (95 % CI: 0.5%-2.0 %), respectively. Conclusions r-EBUS has an appreciable diagnostic yield and an excellent safety manifestation when used to deal with PPLs.
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- Sen Tian
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, No. 906 Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Joint Logistic Support Force, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, General Hospital of Central Theater Command of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department is Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department is Cardiothoracic surgery, No. 904 Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Joint Logistic Support Force, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, No. 906 Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Joint Logistic Support Force, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Zeng J, Xie L, Liu T, He Y, Liu W, Zhang Q, Li J, Li X, Qiu B, Zhou S, Liang Q, Wang X, Liang K, Tang J, Liu J, Jiang L, Huang G, Kong B. Super-Assembled Multilayered Mesoporous TiO 2 Nanorockets for Light-Powered Space-Confined Microfluidic Catalysis. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024. [PMID: 38661542 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c19302] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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In the field of sustainable chemistry, it is still a significant challenge to realize efficient light-powered space-confined catalysis and propulsion due to the limited solar absorption efficiency and the low mass and heat transfer efficiency. Here, novel semiconductor TiO2 nanorockets with asymmetric, hollow, mesoporous, and double-layer structures are successfully constructed through a facile interfacial superassembly strategy. The high concentration of defects and unique topological features improve light scattering and reduce the distance for charge migration and directed charge separation, resulting in enhanced light harvesting in the confined nanospace and resulting in enhanced catalysis and self-propulsion. The movement velocity of double-layered nanorockets can reach up to 10.5 μm s-1 under visible light, which is approximately 57 and 119% higher than that of asymmetric single-layered TiO2 and isotropic hollow TiO2 nanospheres, respectively. In addition, the double-layered nanorockets improve the degradation rate of the common pollutant methylene blue under sustainable visible light with a 247% rise of first-order rate constant compared to isotropic hollow TiO2 nanospheres. Furthermore, FEA simulations reveal and confirm the double-layered confined-space enhanced catalysis and self-propulsion mechanism.
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- Jie Zeng
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai 201318, China
- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, P. R. China
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- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai 201318, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, P. R. China
- Yiwu Research Institute of Fudan University, Yiwu, Zhejiang 322000, P. R. China
- Shandong Research Institute, Fudan University, Shandong 250103, China
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Gou LS, Yin X, Liu J, Suo F, Wu XY, Wang ZZ, Wang QL, Dong BL, Gu MS, Liu DY. [Characteristics and diagnostic value of serum bile acids profile in pregnant women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and asymptomatic hypercholanemia of pregnancy]. Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi 2024; 59:270-278. [PMID: 38644273 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112141-20231004-00126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Objective: To analyze serum bile acid profiles in pregnant women with normal pregnancy, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) and asymptomatic hypercholanemia of pregnancy (AHP), and to evaluate the application value of serum bile acid profiles in the diagnosis of ICP and AHP. Methods: The clinical data of 122 pregnant women who underwent prenatal examination in Xuzhou Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital from June 2022 to May 2023 were collected, including 54 cases of normal pregnancy group, 28 cases of ICP group and 40 cases of AHP group. Ultraperformance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was used to measure the levels of 15 serum bile acids in each group, including cholic acid (CA), chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA), deoxycholic acid (DCA), lithocholic acid (LCA), ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), glycolcholic acid (GCA), glycochenodeoxycholic acid (GCDCA), glycodeoxycholic acid (GDCA), glycolithocholic acid (GLCA), glycoursodeoxycholic acid (GUDCA), taurocholic acid (TCA), taurochenodeoxycholic acid (TCDCA), taurodeoxycholic acid (TDCA), taurolithocholic acid (TLCA) and tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA). Principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) were used to screen differential bile acids. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the diagnostic efficacy of differential bile acids and combined indicators between groups. Results: (1) Compared with normal pregnancy group, the serum levels of LCA, GCA, GCDCA, GDCA, GLCA, UDCA, TCA, TCDCA, TDCA, TLCA, GUDCA and TUDCA in ICP group were significantly different (all P<0.05), while the levels of LCA, DCA, GCA, GCDCA, GDCA, GLCA, TCA, TCDCA, TDCA, TLCA, GUDCA and TUDCA in AHP group were significantly different (all P<0.05). Compared with ICP group, the serum levels of CDCA, DCA, UDCA, TDCA, GUDCA and TUDCA in AHP group were significantly different (all P<0.05). (2) In the OPLS-DA model, the differential bile acids between ICP group and AHP group were TUDCA, TCA, UDCA, GUDCA and GCA, and their variable importance in projection (VIP) were 1.489, 1.345, 1.344, 1.184 and 1.111, respectively. TCA, GCDCA, GCA, TDCA, GDCA and TCDCA were the differentially expressed bile acids between AHP group and normal pregnancy group, and their VIP values were 1.236, 1.229, 1.197, 1.145, 1.139 and 1.138, respectively. (3) ROC analysis showed that the area under the curve (AUC) of TUDCA, TCA, UDCA, GUDCA and GCA in the differential diagnosis of ICP and AHP was 0.860, and the sensitivity and specificity were 67.9% and 95.0%, respectively. The AUC of TCA, GCDCA, GCA, TDCA, GDCA and TCDCA in the diagnosis of AHP was 0.964, and the sensitivity and specificity were 95.0% and 93.1%, respectively. Conclusions: There are differences in serum bile acid profiles among normal pregnant women, ICP and AHP. The serum bile acid profiles of pregnant women have potential application value in the differential diagnosis of ICP and AHP and the diagnosis of AHP.
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- L S Gou
- Center for Genetic Meidicine, Xuzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Xuzhou 221009, China
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- Center for Genetic Meidicine, Xuzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Xuzhou 221009, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xuzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Xuzhou 221009, China
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- Center for Genetic Meidicine, Xuzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Xuzhou 221009, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xuzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Xuzhou 221009, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xuzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Xuzhou 221009, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Xuzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Xuzhou 221009, China
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- Center for Genetic Meidicine, Xuzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Xuzhou 221009, China
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- Center for Genetic Meidicine, Xuzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Xuzhou 221009, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xuzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Xuzhou 221009, China
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Wang Y, Ma Y, Ke Y, Jiang X, Liu J, Xiao Y, Zheng H, Wang C, Chen X, Shi M. Fangji Huangqi decoction ameliorates membranous nephropathy through the upregulation of BNIP3-mediated mitophagy. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 324:117734. [PMID: 38237645 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117734] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Fangji Huangqi Decoction (FJHQ), a traditional Chinese medicinal formula outlined in Zhang Zhongjing's "Jin Gui Yao Lue" during the Han Dynasty, is often used to treat conditions characterized by symptoms like edema and dysuria, including membranous nephropathy (MN). Despite its proven clinical effectiveness, the exact mechanisms through which FJHQ acts on MN remain elusive. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to investigate whether FJHQ enhances BNIP3-mediated mitophagy in podocytes by promoting BNIP3 expression and whether this improvement leads to the amelioration of MN. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, by establishing passive Heymann nephritis (PHN) rats, an experimental rat model of MN induced by sheep anti-rat Fx1A serum, we evaluated the effects of FJHQ in vivo. In vitro experiments were carried out by treating primary podocytes with experimental rat serum. Furthermore, the potential mechanism by which FJHQ acts through BNIP3 was further examined by transfecting primary podocytes with the siRNA of BNIP3 or the corresponding control vector. RESULTS After 4 weeks, significant kidney damage was observed in the rats in the model group, comparatively, FJHQ markedly decreased urine volume, 24-h urinary protein, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Scr), and increased serum total albumin (ALB). Histology showed that FJHQ caused significant improvements in glomerular hyperplasia, and IgG immune complex deposition in MN rats. JC-1 fluorescence labelling and flow cytometry analysis showed that FJHQ could significantly increase mitochondrial membrane potential in vivo. In the mitochondria of MN model rats, FJHQ was able to down-regulate the expression of P62 and up-regulate the expression of BNIP3, LC3B, and LC3 II/LC3 I, according to Western blot and immunofluorescence studies. Furthermore, FJHQ has been shown to significantly up-regulate mitochondrial membrane potential, down-regulate P62 expression in mitochondria, and up-regulate the expression of BNIP3, LC3B, and LC3 II/LC3 I in mitochondria at the cellular level. After the administration of the autophagy inhibitor chloroquine, the serum of rats treated with FJHQ further increased the expression of LC3 II/LC3 I in primary podocytes, showing higher autophagy flow. After the interference of BNIP3 in podocytes, the effect of FJHQ on mitochondrial membrane potential and autophagy-related proteins almost disappeared. CONCLUSION FJHQ enhanced mitophagy in podocytes by promoting the expression of BNIP3, thereby contributing to the amelioration of MN. This work reveals the possible underlying mechanism by which FJHQ improves MN and provides a new avenue for MN treatment.
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- Yuxin Wang
- Department of Nephrology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Kunshan, Kunshan, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Kunshan, Kunshan, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Nephrology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Kunshan, Kunshan, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Kunshan, Kunshan, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Kunshan, Kunshan, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Kunshan, Kunshan, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Kunshan, Kunshan, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Kunshan, Kunshan, Jiangsu, China.
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Fan X, Liu J, Duan X, Li H, Deng S, Kuang Y, Li J, Lin C, Meng B, Hu J, Wang S, Liu J, Wang L. Alcohol-Processable All-Polymer n-Type Thermoelectrics. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024:e2401952. [PMID: 38647398 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401952] [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: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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The general strategy for n-type organic thermoelectric is to blend n-type conjugated polymer hosts with small molecule dopants. In this work, all-polymer n-type thermoelectric is reported by dissolving a novel n-type conjugated polymer and a polymer dopant, poly(ethyleneimine) (PEI), in alcohol solution, followed by spin-coating to give polymer host/polymer dopant blend film. To this end, an alcohol-soluble n-type conjugated polymer is developed by attaching polar and branched oligo (ethylene glycol) (OEG) side chains to a cyano-substituted poly(thiophene-alt-co-thiazole) main chain. The main chain results in the n-type property and the OEG side chain leads to the solubility in hexafluorineisopropanol (HFIP). In the polymer host/polymer dopant blend film, the Coulombic interaction between the dopant counterions and the negatively charged polymer chains is reduced and the ordered stacking of the polymer host is preserved. As a result, the polymer host/polymer dopant blend exhibits the power factor of 36.9 µW m-1 K-1, which is one time higher than that of the control polymer host/small molecule dopant blend. Moreover, the polymer host/polymer dopant blend shows much better thermal stability than the control polymer host/small molecule dopant blend. This research demonstrates the high performance and excellent stability of all-polymer n-type thermoelectric.
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- Xinyi Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology (Northeast Normal University), Ministry of Education, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology (Northeast Normal University), Ministry of Education, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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Mir RA, Ahmadian Hoseini AH, Hansen EJ, Tao L, Zhang Y, Liu J. Molybdenum Sulfide Nanoflowers as Electrodes for Efficient and Scalable Lithium-Ion Capacitors. Chemistry 2024:e202400907. [PMID: 38649319 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400907] [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: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Hybrid supercapacitors (HSCs) bridge the unique advantages of batteries and capacitors and are considered promising energy storage devices for hybrid vehicles and other electronic gadgets. Lithium-ion capacitors (LICs) have attained particular interest due to their higher energy and power density than traditional supercapacitor devices. The limited voltage window and the deterioration of anode materials upsurged the demand for efficient and stable electrode materials. Two-dimensional (2D) molybdenum sulfide (MoS2) is a promising candidate for developing efficient and durable LICs due to its wide lithiation potential and unique layer structure, enhancing charge storage efficiency. Modifying the extrinsic features, such as the dimensions and shape at the nanoscale, serves as a potential path to overcome the sluggish kinetics observed in the LICs. Herein, the MoS2 nanoflowers have been synthesized through a hydrothermal route. The developed LIC exhibited a specific capacitance of 202.4 F g‑1 at 0.25 A g‑1 and capacitance retention of > 90% over 5,000 cycles. Using an ether electrolyte improved the voltage window (2.0 V) and enhanced the stability performance. The ex-situ material characterization after the stability test reveals that the storage mechanism in MoS2-LICs is not diffusion-controlled. Instead, fast surface redox reactions, especially intercalation/deintercalation, are more prominent for charge storage.
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- Rameez Ahmad Mir
- University of British Columbia Okanagan, School of Engineering, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, Kelowna British Columbia B.C | V1V1V7 Canada, Kelowna, V1V 1V7, Kelowna, CANADA
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- University of British Columbia Okanagan, School of Engineering, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, Kelowna British Columbia B.C | V1V1V7 Canada, Kelowna, v1v 1v7, Kelowna, CANADA
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- University of British Columbia Okanagan, School of Engineering, 3333 University Way, V1V 1V7, Kelowna, CANADA
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- University of British Columbia Okanagan, School of Engineering, 3333 University Way, V1V 1V7, Kelowna, CANADA
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- University of British Columbia Okanagan, School of Engineering, 3333 University Way, V1V 1v7, kelowna, CANADA
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- University of British Columbia Okanagan, School of Engineering, 1137 Alumni Ave, V1V 1V7, Kelowna, CANADA
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Wang H, Ishchenko A, Skudlarek J, Shen P, Dzhekieva L, Painter RE, Chen YT, Bukhtiyarova M, Leithead A, Tracy R, Babaoglu K, Bahnck-Teets C, Buevich A, Cabalu TD, Labroli M, Lange H, Lei Y, Li W, Liu J, Mann PA, Meng T, Mitchell HJ, Mulhearn J, Scapin G, Sha D, Shaw AW, Si Q, Tong L, Wu C, Wu Z, Xiao JC, Xu M, Zhang LK, McKenney D, Miller RR, Black TA, Cooke A, Balibar CJ, Klein DJ, Raheem I, Walker SS. Cerastecins inhibit membrane lipooligosaccharide transport in drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. Nat Microbiol 2024:10.1038/s41564-024-01667-0. [PMID: 38649414 DOI: 10.1038/s41564-024-01667-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infections have limited treatment options. Synthesis, transport and placement of lipopolysaccharide or lipooligosaccharide (LOS) in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria are important for bacterial virulence and survival. Here we describe the cerastecins, inhibitors of the A. baumannii transporter MsbA, an LOS flippase. These molecules are potent and bactericidal against A. baumannii, including clinical carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates. Using cryo-electron microscopy and biochemical analysis, we show that the cerastecins adopt a serpentine configuration in the central vault of the MsbA dimer, stalling the enzyme and uncoupling ATP hydrolysis from substrate flipping. A derivative with optimized potency and pharmacokinetic properties showed efficacy in murine models of bloodstream or pulmonary A. baumannii infection. While resistance development is inevitable, targeting a clinically unexploited mechanism avoids existing antibiotic resistance mechanisms. Although clinical validation of LOS transport remains undetermined, the cerastecins may open a path to narrow-spectrum treatment modalities for important nosocomial infections.
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- Hao Wang
- Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA, USA
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- Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA, USA
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- Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA, USA
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- Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA, USA
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- Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA
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- Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA, USA
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- Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA, USA
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- Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA, USA
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- Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA, USA
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- Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA, USA
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Chen C, Liu J, Lin X, Xiang A, Ye Q, Guo J, Rui T, Xu J, Hu S. Crosstalk between cancer-associated fibroblasts and regulated cell death in tumors: insights into apoptosis, autophagy, ferroptosis, and pyroptosis. Cell Death Discov 2024; 10:189. [PMID: 38649701 PMCID: PMC11035635 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-024-01958-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), the main stromal component of the tumor microenvironment (TME), play multifaceted roles in cancer progression through paracrine signaling, exosome transfer, and cell interactions. Attractively, recent evidence indicates that CAFs can modulate various forms of regulated cell death (RCD) in adjacent tumor cells, thus involving cancer proliferation, therapy resistance, and immune exclusion. Here, we present a brief introduction to CAFs and basic knowledge of RCD, including apoptosis, autophagy, ferroptosis, and pyroptosis. In addition, we further summarize the different types of RCD in tumors that are mediated by CAFs, as well as the effects of these modes of RCD on CAFs. This review will deepen our understanding of the interactions between CAFs and RCD and might offer novel therapeutic avenues for future cancer treatments.
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- Cong Chen
- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China.
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Zhu X, Liu J, Liu Z, Tang R, Fu C. Establishment and evaluation of rat models of parastomal hernia. Hernia 2024:10.1007/s10029-024-03010-2. [PMID: 38643447 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-024-03010-2] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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PURPOSE Parastomal hernia poses a challenging problem in the field of hernia surgery. The high incidence and recurrence rates of parastomal hernia necessitate surgeons to enhance surgical techniques and repair materials. This study aimed to develop a rat model of parastomal hernia by inducing various types of defects on the abdominal wall with colostomy. This established method has potential for future studies on parastomal hernia. METHODS In this study, 32 male rats were included and randomly divided into four groups: the oblique abdominis excision (OE), oblique abdominis dissection (OD), rectus abdominis excision (RE), and rectus abdominis dissection (RD) groups. In each group, colostomy was performed and an abdominal wall defect was induced. The rats were observed for 28 days following surgery. The survival rate, body weight, parastomal hernia model scores, abdominal wall adhesion and inflammation, and collagen level in the hernial sac were compared. RESULTS No significant differences in survival rate and weight were observed among the four groups. The parastomal hernia model scores in the RE and RD groups were significantly higher than those in the OE and OD groups. The ratio of collagen I/III in the RE and RD groups was significantly lower than that in the OE and OD groups. Adhesion and inflammation levels were lower in the RE group than in the RD group. CONCLUSION Based on a comprehensive comparison of the findings, RE with colostomy emerged as the optimal approach for establishing parastomal hernia models in rats.
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- X Zhu
- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Zhang L, Ma Z, Zhang X, Wang J, Tian W, Ren Y, Liu Y, Wang T, Li Y, Liu Y, Shen W, Li T, Liu J, Ma J, Zhang X, Yang S, Wang H. Butyrate alleviates alcoholic liver disease-associated inflammation through macrophage regulation and polarization via the HDAC1/miR-155 axis. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 131:111852. [PMID: 38492338 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111852] [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: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND We recently found that butyrate could ameliorate inflammation of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in mice. However, the exact mechanism remains incompletely comprehended. Here, we examined the role of butyrate on ALD-associated inflammation through macrophage (Mψ) regulation and polarization using in vivo and in vitro experiments. METHODS For in vivo experiments, C57BL/6J mice were fed modified Lieber-DeCarli liquid diets supplemented with or without ethanol and sodium butyrate (NaB). After 6 weeks of treatment, mice were euthanized and associated indicators were analyzed. For in vitro experiments, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory murine RAW264.7 cells were treated with NaB or miR-155 inhibitor/mimic to verify the anti-inflammatory effect and underlying mechanism. RESULTS The administration of NaB alleviated pathological damage and associated inflammation, including LPS, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-1β levels in ALD mice. NaB intervention restored the imbalance of macrophage polarization by inhibiting inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and elevating arginase-1 (Arg-1). Moreover, NaB reduced histone deacetylase-1 (HDAC1), nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3), and miR-155 expression in ALD mice, but also increased peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ). Thus, MiR-155 was identified as a strong regulator of ALD. To further penetrate the role of miR-155, LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells co-cultured with NaB were treated with the specific inhibitor or mimic. Intriguingly, miR-155 was capable of negatively regulated inflammation with NaB intervention by targeting SOCS1, SHIP1, and IRAK-M genes. CONCLUSION Butyrate suppresses the inflammation in mice with ALD by regulating macrophage polarization via the HDAC1/miR-155 axis, which may potentially contribute to the novel therapeutic treatment for the disease.
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- Lina Zhang
- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University (the First Clinical Medical College of Ningxia Medical University), Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- Yinchuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University (the First Clinical Medical College of Ningxia Medical University), Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University (the First Clinical Medical College of Ningxia Medical University), Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University (the First Clinical Medical College of Ningxia Medical University), Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University (the First Clinical Medical College of Ningxia Medical University), Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University (the First Clinical Medical College of Ningxia Medical University), Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University (the First Clinical Medical College of Ningxia Medical University), Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University (the First Clinical Medical College of Ningxia Medical University), Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China.
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- General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University (the First Clinical Medical College of Ningxia Medical University), Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004 Ningxia, China.
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Yang S, Wang X, Huan R, Deng M, Kong Z, Xiong Y, Luo T, Jin Z, Liu J, Chu L, Han G, Zhang J, Tan Y. Machine learning unveils immune-related signature in multicenter glioma studies. iScience 2024; 27:109317. [PMID: 38500821 PMCID: PMC10946333 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109317] [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: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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In glioma molecular subtyping, existing biomarkers are limited, prompting the development of new ones. We present a multicenter study-derived consensus immune-related and prognostic gene signature (CIPS) using an optimal risk score model and 101 algorithms. CIPS, an independent risk factor, showed stable and powerful predictive performance for overall and progression-free survival, surpassing traditional clinical variables. The risk score correlated significantly with the immune microenvironment, indicating potential sensitivity to immunotherapy. High-risk groups exhibited distinct chemotherapy drug sensitivity. Seven signature genes, including IGFBP2 and TNFRSF12A, were validated by qRT-PCR, with higher expression in tumors and prognostic relevance. TNFRSF12A, upregulated in GBM, demonstrated inhibitory effects on glioma cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. CIPS emerges as a robust tool for enhancing individual glioma patient outcomes, while IGFBP2 and TNFRSF12A pose as promising tumor markers and therapeutic targets.
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- Sha Yang
- Guizhou University Medical College, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400010, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, Guiyang, China
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- Guizhou University Medical College, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou Province, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, Guiyang, China
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Ramadan S, Mayieka M, Pohl NLB, Liu J, Hsieh-Wilson LC, Huang X. Recent advances in the synthesis of extensive libraries of heparan sulfate oligosaccharides for structure-activity relationship studies. Curr Opin Chem Biol 2024; 80:102455. [PMID: 38636446 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2024.102455] [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: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Heparan sulfate (HS) is a linear, sulfated and highly negatively-charged polysaccharide that plays important roles in many biological events. As a member of the glycosaminoglycan (GAG) family, HS is commonly found on mammalian cell surfaces and within the extracellular matrix. The structural complexities of natural HS polysaccharides have hampered the comprehension of their biological functions and structure-activity relationships (SARs). Although the sulfation patterns and backbone structures of HS can be major determinants of their biological activities, obtaining significant amounts of pure HS from natural sources for comprehensive SAR studies is challenging. Chemical and enzyme-based synthesis can aid in the production of structurally well-defined HS oligosaccharides. In this review, we discuss recent innovations enabling the syntheses of large libraries of HS and how these libraries can provide insights into the structural preferences of various HS binding proteins.
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- Sherif Ramadan
- Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, 578 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA; Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Benha, Qaliobiya 13518, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, 578 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 212 S. Hawthorne Drive, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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- Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, 578 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA; Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
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Rabbani MG, Sasse RK, Behera S, Jena P, Liu J, Thallapally PK, Islamoglu T, Shehab MK, Kaid MM, Farha OK, El-Kaderi HM. High-Performance Porous Organic Polymers for Environmental Remediation of Toxic Gases. Langmuir 2024; 40:8024-8034. [PMID: 38574282 PMCID: PMC11025134 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a harmful acidic gas generated from power plants and fossil fuel combustion and represents a significant health risk and threat to the environment. Benzimidazole-linked polymers (BILPs) have emerged as a promising class of porous solid adsorbents for toxic gases because of their chemical and thermal stability as well as the chemical nature of the imidazole moiety. The performance of BILPs in SO2 capture was examined by synergistic experimental and theoretical studies. BILPs exhibit a significantly high SO2 uptake of up to 8.5 mmol g-1 at 298 K and 1.0 bar. The density functional theory (DFT) calculations predict that this high SO2 uptake is due to the dipole-dipole interactions between SO2 and the functionalized polymer frames through O2S(δ+)···N(δ-)-imine and O═S═O(δ-)···H(δ+)-aryl and intermolecular attraction between SO2 molecules (O═S═O(δ-)···S(δ+)O2). Moderate isosteric heats of adsorption (Qst ≈ 38 kJ mol-1) obtained from experimental SO2 uptake studies are well supported by the DFT calculations (≈40 kJ mol-1), which suggests physisorption processes enabling rapid adsorbent regeneration for reuse. Repeated adsorption experiments with almost identical SO2 uptake confirm the easy regeneration and robustness of BILPs. Moreover, BILPs possess very high SO2 adsorption selectivity at low concentration over carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrogen (N2): SO2/CO2, 19-24; SO2/CH4, 118-113; SO2/N2, 600-674. This study highlights the potential of BILPs in the desulfurization of flue gas or other gas mixtures through capturing trace levels of SO2.
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- Mohammad G. Rabbani
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, Wisconsin 53818, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, Wisconsin 53818, United States
- Department
of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department
of Physics, Kennesaw State University, Marietta Campus, 1100 South Marietta
Pkwy, Marietta, Georgia 30060, United States
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- Department
of Physics, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23284, United States
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- Pacific
Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23284, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23284, United States
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Liu YL, Liu J, Li XY, He P, Liu YX, Xiang M, Tang S. A radical 1,4-aryl migration enables nickel-catalysed remote cross-electrophile coupling of β-bromo amino acid esters with vinyl triflates. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:4306-4309. [PMID: 38533558 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc00627e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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A radical 1,4-aryl migration enabling a cross-electrophile coupling reaction toward remote transalkylation of N-benzyl alanine has been developed. In this strategy, with the occurrence of a radical-mediated Turce-Smiles rearrangement, key α-aminoalkyl radicals are generated. The as-formed α-aminoalkyl radical serves as a robust coupling partner for cross-electrophilic coupling with vinyl triflates, affording a series of olefin-tethered amino acid motifs.
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- Yin-Ling Liu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Jishou 416000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Jishou 416000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Jishou 416000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Jishou 416000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Jishou 416000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Jishou 416000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jishou University, Jishou 416000, China.
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Liu J, Zhang N, Song Q, Ding H, Wang Y, Chen P, Wang Z, Xue Y, Xu J, Zhao Y, Xu X, Lebbou K, Xu J. Tunable and mode-locked Tm,Ho:GdScO 3 laser. Opt Lett 2024; 49:2145-2148. [PMID: 38621097 DOI: 10.1364/ol.514957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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A novel, to the best of our knowledge, Tm,Ho:GdScO3 crystal grown using the Czochralski method was investigated for its polarized spectroscopic properties and laser performance in both tunable continuous-wave (CW) and mode-locked regimes. The crystal's multisite structure (Gd3+/Sc3+ site) and Tm3+/Ho3+ dopants contributed to spectral broadening, enabling a tunable laser operation from 1914 to 2125 nm (with a broad range of 215 nm). Additionally, a pulse duration of 72 fs was achieved for E || b polarization. These results demonstrate the potential of the Tm,Ho:GdScO3 perovskite crystal as a promising gain material for ultrafast lasers operating around 2 µm.
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Li B, Li G, Liu J, Sun H, Wen C, Yang Y, Qiao A, Liu J, Liu Y. Deep-learning-based real-time individualization for reduce-order haemodynamic model. Comput Biol Med 2024; 174:108476. [PMID: 38636328 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108476] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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The reduced-order lumped parameter model (LPM) has great computational efficiency in real-time numerical simulations of haemodynamics but is limited by the accuracy of patient-specific computation. This study proposed a method to achieve the individual LPM modeling with high accuracy to improve the practical clinical applicability of LPM. Clinical data was collected from two medical centres comprising haemodynamic indicators from 323 individuals, including brachial artery pressure waveforms, cardiac output data, and internal carotid artery flow waveforms. The data were expanded to 5000 synthesised cases that all fell within the physiological range of each indicator. LPM of the human blood circulation system was established. A double-path neural network (DPNN) was designed to input the waveforms of each haemodynamic indicator and their key features and then output the individual parameters of the LPM, which was labelled using a conventional optimization algorithm. Clinically collected data from the other 100 cases were used as the test set to verify the accuracy of the individual LPM parameters predicted by DPNN. The results show that DPNN provided good convergence in the training process. In the test set, compared with clinical measurements, the mean differences between each haemodynamic indicator and the estimate calculated by the individual LPM based on the DPNN were about 10 %. Furthermore, DPNN prediction only takes 4 s for 100 cases. The DPNN proposed in this study permits real-time and accurate individualization of LPM's. When facing medical issues involving haemodynamics, it lays the foundation for patient-specific numerical simulation, which may be beneficial for potential clinical application.
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- Bao Li
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Life Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Life Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Life Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Life Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Life Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Life Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Life Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Life Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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Wang A, Li N, Zhang N, Liu J, Yang T, Li D, Li C, Li R, Jiang T, Xia C. Correction: Desmoglein-2 Affects Vascular Function in Moyamoya Disease by Interacting with MMP-9 and Influencing PI3K Signaling. Mol Neurobiol 2024:10.1007/s12035-024-04152-1. [PMID: 38619746 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-04152-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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- Ajun Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Science and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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Zhang Y, Liu J, Qiu X, Li W, Yang H, Qin H, Wang Y, Wang M, Zhu H. Evaluating the adoption of irrigation technology in a well-irrigated winter wheat-summer maize cropping system. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28970. [PMID: 38596112 PMCID: PMC11002284 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28970] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Determining suitable irrigation technology is of paramount for promoting water-saving agriculture, particularly for winter wheat-summer maize rotation system in well-irrigated regions. To optimize and assess the efficacy of various irrigation technologies (specifically, semi-fixed sprinkler irrigation, walking sprinkler, semi-automatic buried telescopic sprinkler irrigation, thin-soft spray tape irrigation, drip irrigation, self-driven winch sprinkler and manually moving spray gun irrigation, marked as A, B, C, D, E, F and G) applied in south central North China Plain, we first conducted an economic analysis for the winter wheat-summer maize rotation. Subsequently, employing a comprehensive set of 20 indicators spanning economic, societal, technological, ecological, and resource aspects, we employed a TOPSIS model with integrative weighting approach using "AHP + Entropy". We also employed principal component analysis and the Sankey diagram method to explore characteristics of different irrigation techniques and indexes. Irrigation mode E, conserving energy by 63.19% compared to mode B and offering labor savings five times greater than the mode D. The highest economic benefit for the rotation system was observed with the mode C, resulting in a 25.26% increase compared to the mode G. The top three irrigation modes based on scores were D, G, and E, with scores of 0.532, 0.490, and 0.474, respectively. The Sankey diagram revealed distinct preferences among different agricultural entities for specific irrigation modes. For specific stakeholders, we recommend irrigation modes D, G, F, and B for small farmers, large and specialized family businesses, family farms, and farmer cooperatives, respectively. In conclusion, our findings provide valuable scientific support and recommendations for the practical application of irrigation technology in agricultural production.
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- Yushun Zhang
- Henan Provincial Water Conservancy Research Institute, Center of Efficient Irrigation Engineering and Technology Research of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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- Xuchang Water Science and Technology Extension Center, Xuchang, 461000, China
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- Henan Provincial Water Conservancy Research Institute, Center of Efficient Irrigation Engineering and Technology Research of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
- Henan Keda Water Resources Survey and Design Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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- Flue-cured Tobacco Meteorological Service Center of Henan Province, Xuchang, 461000, China
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- Henan Provincial Water Conservancy Research Institute, Center of Efficient Irrigation Engineering and Technology Research of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
- Henan Keda Water Resources Survey and Design Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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- Henan Provincial Water Conservancy Research Institute, Center of Efficient Irrigation Engineering and Technology Research of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
- Henan Keda Water Resources Survey and Design Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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- Henan Provincial Water Conservancy Research Institute, Center of Efficient Irrigation Engineering and Technology Research of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
- Henan Keda Water Resources Survey and Design Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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- Henan Provincial Water Conservancy Research Institute, Center of Efficient Irrigation Engineering and Technology Research of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
- Henan Keda Water Resources Survey and Design Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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- Henan Provincial Water Conservancy Research Institute, Center of Efficient Irrigation Engineering and Technology Research of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
- Henan Keda Water Resources Survey and Design Co., Ltd, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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Shen G, Liu J, Yang H, Xie N, Yang Y. mRNA therapies: Pioneering a new era in rare genetic disease treatment. J Control Release 2024; 369:696-721. [PMID: 38580137 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.03.056] [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: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Rare genetic diseases, often referred to as orphan diseases due to their low prevalence and limited treatment options, have long posed significant challenges to our medical system. In recent years, Messenger RNA (mRNA) therapy has emerged as a highly promising treatment approach for various diseases caused by genetic mutations. Chemically modified mRNA is introduced into cells using carriers like lipid-based nanoparticles (LNPs), producing functional proteins that compensate for genetic deficiencies. Given the advantages of precise dosing, biocompatibility, transient expression, and minimal risk of genomic integration, mRNA therapies can safely and effectively correct genetic defects in rare diseases and improve symptoms. Currently, dozens of mRNA drugs targeting rare diseases are undergoing clinical trials. This comprehensive review summarizes the progress of mRNA therapy in treating rare genetic diseases. It introduces the development, molecular design, and delivery systems of mRNA therapy, highlighting their research progress in rare genetic diseases based on protein replacement and gene editing. The review also summarizes research progress in various rare disease models and clinical trials. Additionally, it discusses the challenges and future prospects of mRNA therapy. Researchers are encouraged to join this field and collaborate to advance the clinical translation of mRNA therapy, bringing hope to patients with rare genetic diseases.
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- Guobo Shen
- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; Department of Ophthalmology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Peng X, Ouyang C, Liu Y, Yu Y, Liu J, Chen M. Multimodal Drug Target Binding Affinity Prediction using Graph Local Substructure. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2024; PP:1-11. [PMID: 38598378 DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2024.3386815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Predicting the binding affinity of drug target is essential to reduce drug development costs and cycles. Recently, several deep learning-based methods have been proposed to utilize the structural or sequential information of drugs and targets to predict the drug-target binding affinity (DTA). However, methods that rely solely on sequence features do not consider hydrogen atom data, which may result in information loss. Graph-based methods may contain information that is not directly related to the prediction process. Additionally, the lack of structured division can limit the representation of characteristics. To address these issues, we propose a multimodal DTA prediction model using graph local substructures, called MLSDTA. This model comprehensively integrates the graph and sequence modal information from drugs and targets, achieving multimodal fusion through a cross-attention approach for multimodal features. Additionally, adaptive structure aware pooling is applied to generate graphs containing local substructural information. The model also utilizes the DropNode strategy to enhance the distinctions between different molecules. Experiments on two benchmark datasets have shown that MLSDTA outperforms current state-of-the-art models, demonstrating the feasibility of MLSDTA.
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Mahmutovic Persson I, Fransén Petterson N, Liu J, In 't Zandt R, Carvalho C, Örbom A, Olsson LE, von Wachenfeldt K. In vivo MRI and PET imaging in a translational ILD mouse model expressing non-resolving fibrosis and bronchiectasis-like pathology after repeated systemic exposure to bleomycin. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1276420. [PMID: 38654839 PMCID: PMC11035813 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1276420] [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: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Drug-induced interstitial lung disease (ILD) is crucial to detect early to achieve the best treatment outcome. Optimally, non-invasive imaging biomarkers can be used for early detection of disease progression and treatment follow-up. Therefore, reliable in vivo models are warranted in new imaging biomarker development to accelerate better-targeted treatment options. Single-dose bleomycin models have, for a long time, served as a reference model in fibrosis and lung injury research. Here, we aimed to use a clinically more relevant animal model by systemic exposure to bleomycin and assessing disease progression over time by combined magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. Methods C57BL/6 mice received bleomycin (i.p. 35iU/kg) or saline as control twice per week for 4 weeks. Mice were monitored until 2 weeks after cessation of bleomycin administration (w4 + 1 and w4 + 2), referred to as the resting period. MRI scans were performed in weeks 3 and 4 and during the resting weeks. [18F]FDG-PET was performed at the last week of dosing (w4) and 2 weeks after the last dosing (w4 + 2). Lung tissue sections were stained with Masson's trichrome and evaluated by modified Ashcroft scoring. Lung volume and lesion volumes were assessed using MRI, as well as 3D mapping of the central airways. Results and discussion Bleomycin-challenged mice showed increased lung weights (p < 0.05), while total lung volume was unchanged (w4 and onward). Histology analysis demonstrated fibrotic lesions emanating from the distal parts of the lung. Fibrosis progression was visualized by MRI with significantly increased high signal in bleomycin-exposed lungs compared to controls (p < 0.05). In addition, a significant increase in central airway diameter (p < 0.01) was displayed in bleomycin-exposed animals compared to controls and further continued to dilate as the disease progressed, comparing the bleomycin groups over time (p < 0.05-0.001). Lung [18F]FDG uptake was significantly elevated in bleomycin-exposed mice compared to controls (p < 0.05). Conclusion Non-invasive imaging displayed progressing lesions in the lungs of bleomycin-exposed mice, using two distinct MRI sequences and [18F]FDG-PET. With observed fibrosis progression emanating from distal lung areas, dilation of the central airways was evident. Taken together, this chronic bleomycin-exposure model is translationally more relevant for studying lung injury in ILD and particularly in the context of DIILD.
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- Irma Mahmutovic Persson
- Medical Radiation Physics, Institution of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
- Lund University BioImaging Centre (LBIC), Medical Faculty, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Lund University BioImaging Centre (LBIC), Medical Faculty, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Medical Radiation Physics, Institution of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Radiation Physics, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Zhu Y, Zeng F, Liu J, Mu S, Zhang Y, Yang X. Correction: Evaluation of the EMBOPIPE flow diverter device: in vivo and in vitro experiments. Chin Neurosurg J 2024; 10:11. [PMID: 38584267 PMCID: PMC11000369 DOI: 10.1186/s41016-024-00362-7] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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- Yongnan Zhu
- Department of Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Fengtai District, Capital Medical University, No. 119, South Fourth Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, People's Republic of China
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- Fengxian District, Heartcare Medical Technology Co., Ltd, Building 38, No. 356 Zhengbo Road, Shanghai, 200000, People's Republic of China
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- Neurosurgical Institute & Department of Neurosurgery, Fengtai District, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119, South Fourth Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, People's Republic of China
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- Neurosurgical Institute & Department of Neurosurgery, Fengtai District, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119, South Fourth Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Fengtai District, Capital Medical University, No. 119, South Fourth Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Fengtai District, Capital Medical University, No. 119, South Fourth Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, People's Republic of China.
- Neurosurgical Institute & Department of Neurosurgery, Fengtai District, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 119, South Fourth Ring West Road, Beijing, 100070, People's Republic of China.
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Deng Z, Liu J, Hong Y, Liu W. The effect of Internet use on nutritional intake and health outcomes: new evidence from rural China. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1364612. [PMID: 38650642 PMCID: PMC11033473 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1364612] [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: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Introduction Internet use is changing nutritional intake and health outcomes, but the results are mixed, and less attention is given to the rural developing regions. Based on the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) data from 2004 to 2015, this study seeks to better understand the effect of Internet use on nutritional intake and health outcomes. Methods An instrumental variable estimation is used to address endogeneity problem. Results The results show that Internet use improves the dietary knowledge of rural residents, and thus has a positive impact on dietary quality, such as healthy eating index (HEI) and dietary diversity score (DDS). The higher the dietary quality, the better the nutritional health status. However, results also show that Internet use increases the risk of overweight, and obesity among rural Chinese residents. Because Internet use has significantly reduced the physical activity of rural residents in China. Interestingly, we also find that the Internet increases the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, but there is a positive causal relationship between Internet use and the self-assessment score of health. Discussion Our findings suggest that there may be a serious lack of awareness of the health risks of chronic diseases among Chinese rural residents. Therefore, policymakers are suggested to consider the possible negative effects when promoting digital development.
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- Zhilong Deng
- School of Information Engineering, Shaanxi Xueqian Normal University, Xi’an, China
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- Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO), Halle, Germany
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- Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, Kiel University, Kiel, Germany
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Xu J, Wang Q, Yang K, Wen L, Wang T, Lin D, Liu J, Zhou J, Liu Y, Dong Y, Cao C, Li S, Zhou X. [High-quality acceleration of the Chinese national schistosomiasis elimination programme to advance the building of Healthy China]. Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi 2024; 36:1-6. [PMID: 38604678 DOI: 10.16250/j.32.1374.2024051] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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The goal of achieving elimination of schistosomiasis across all endemic counties in China by 2030 was proposed in the Outline of the Healthy China 2030 Plan. On June 16, 2023, the Action Plan to Accelerate the Elimination of Schistosomiasis in China (2023-2030) was jointly issued by National Disease Control and Prevention Administration and other 10 ministries, which deployed the targets and key tasks of the national schistosomiasis elimination programme in China. This article describes the progress of the national schistosomiasis control programme, analyzes the opportunities to eliminate schistosomiasis, and proposes targeted recommendations to tackle the challenges of schistosomiasis elimination, so as to accelerate the process towards schistosomiasis elimination and facilitate the building of a healthy China.
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- J Xu
- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research), National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200025, China
- School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research and Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research), National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, China
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- Zhejiang Center for Schistosomiasis Control, China
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- Anhui Institute for Schistosomiasis Control, China
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- Jiangxi Institute of Parasitic Disease, China
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- Hubei Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China
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- Hunan Provincial Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention, China
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- Sichuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China
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- Yunnan Institute for Endemic Disease Control, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research), National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research), National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200025, China
- School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research and Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research), National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200025, China
- School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research and Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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Fang Y, Liu J, Xin L, Jiang H, Wen J, Li X, Wang F, He M, Han Q. Xinfeng capsule inhibits lncRNA NONHSAT227927.1/TRAF2 to alleviate NF-κB-p65-induced immuno-inflammation in ankylosing spondylitis. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 323:117677. [PMID: 38160870 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117677] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic rheumatic disease known for its insidious and refractory symptoms, primarily associated with immuno-inflammation in its early stages, that affects the self-perception of patients (SPP). The exploration of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) in immuno-inflammation of AS has garnered considerable interest. Additionally, the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine Xinfeng Capsule (XFC) in mitigating immuno-inflammation in AS has also been observed. However, the specific mechanisms still need to be characterized. AIM OF THE STUDY This study elucidated the mechanism of the lncRNA NONHSAT227927.1/TRAF2/NF-κB axis in the immuno-inflammation of AS and XFC in AS treatment. METHODS LncRNA NONHSAT227927.1 and mRNA expression were assessed utilizing real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR. Protein level was determined using Western blot, and cytokine expression was measured using ELISA. Furthermore, mass spectrometry was used to analyze the binding proteins of lncRNA and rescue experiments were conducted to validate the findings. Inconsistencies in clinical baseline data were addressed using propensity score matching. The association between the XFC effect and indicator changes was evaluated using the Apriori algorithm. RESULTS The study revealed a substantial elevation in the expression of lncRNA NONHSAT227927.1 and tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 2 (TRAF2) in AS-peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Its expression was also notably reduced after XFC treatment. In addition to this, there was a positive correlation between lncRNA NONHSAT227927.1 and TRAF2 with clinical immuno-inflammatory indicators. On the other hand, they showed a negative association with the SPP indicators. In vitro experiments have demonstrated that lncRNA NONHSAT227927.1 activated the nuclear factor (NF)-κB-p65 pathway by promoting TRAF2 expression. This activation resulted in enhanced IL-6 and TNF-α levels and reduced IL-10 and IL-4 levels. Conversely, XFC decreased the expression of lncRNA NONHSAT227927.1 and TRAF2, inhibiting the stimulation of the NF-κB-p65 cascade and restoring balance to the cytokines. The association rule analysis results indicated a strong association between XFC and decreased levels of C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and immunoglobulin A. Furthermore, XFC was strongly associated with improved SPP indicators, including general health, vitality, mental health, and role-emotional. CONCLUSIONS LncRNA NONHSAT227927.1 plays a pro-inflammatory role in AS. XFC treatment may reverse lncRNA NONHSAT227927.1 to suppress TRAF2-mediated NF-κB-p65 activation, which in turn suppresses immuno-inflammation and improves SPP, thereby making XFC a promising candidate for therapeutic applications in AS management.
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- Yanyan Fang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Application Foundation Research and Development, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Application Foundation Research and Development, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Application Foundation Research and Development, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Application Foundation Research and Development, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Application Foundation Research and Development, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Application Foundation Research and Development, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Application Foundation Research and Development, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Application Foundation Research and Development, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Application Foundation Research and Development, Hefei, 230038, Anhui, China.
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Yan C, Feng B, Zhao Z, Zhang Y, Yin K, Liu Y, Zhang X, Liu J, Li J, Zhao R, Zhao N, Zhou X, Chen S. Populus euphratica R2R3-MYB transcription factor RAX2 binds ANN1 promoter to increase cadmium enrichment in Arabidopsis. Plant Sci 2024; 344:112082. [PMID: 38583807 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2024.112082] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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The expression of R2R3-MYB transcription factor PeRAX2 increased transiently upon CdCl2 exposure (100 μM, 48 h) in leaves and roots of Populus euphratica. We observed that overexpression of PeRAX2 increased Cd2+ concentration in Arabidopsis root cells and Cd2+ amount in whole plant, which was due to the increased Cd2+ influx into root tips. However, the Cd2+ influx facilitated by PeRAX2 overexpression was substantially reduced by LaCl3 (an inhibitor of Ca2+-channels), suggesting that PeRAX2 could promote the Cd2+ entering through PM Ca2+-permeable channels (CaPCs) in the roots. It is noting that the expression of annexin1 (AtANN1), which mediates the influx of divalent cations through the PM calcium channels, was upregulated by Cd2+ in PeRAX2-transgenic Arabidopsis. Bioinformatic analysis revealed that the AtANN1 promoter (AtANN1-pro) contains four cis-elements for MYB binding. The PeRAX2 interaction with AtANN1-pro was validated by LUC reporter assay, EMSA, and Y1H assay. Our data showed that PeRAX2 binds to the AtANN1 promoter region to regulate gene transcription and that AtANN1 mediates the Cd2+ entry through CaPCs in the PM, leading to a Cd2+ enrichment in transgenic plants. The PeRAX2-stimulated Cd2+ enrichment consequently resulted in high H2O2 production in root cells of transgenic plants. The expression of AtSOD and AtPOD and activities of CAT, SOD, POD increased in the transgenic lines under Cd2+ stress. However, the Cd2+-upregulated expression and activity of antioxidative enzymes were less pronounced in the PeRAX2-overexpressed lines, compared to the wildtype and vector controls. As a result, root length and plant growth were more suppressed by Cd2+ in the transgenic lines. Our data suggest that transcriptional regulation of AtANN1 by PeRAX2 can be utilized to improve Cd2+ enrichment and phytoremediation, although the enriched Cd2+ affected antioxidant defense system and plant growth in the model species.
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- Caixia Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Zhang Y, Zhao Z, Liu Z, Yao J, Yin K, Yan C, Zhang Y, Liu J, Li J, Zhao N, Zhao R, Zhou X, Chen S. Populus euphratica PeNADP-ME interacts with PePLDδ to mediate sodium and ROS homeostasis under salinity stress. Plant Physiol Biochem 2024; 210:108600. [PMID: 38593488 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108600] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Populus euphratica phospholipase Dδ (PePLDδ) is transcriptionally regulated and mediates reactive oxygen species (ROS) and ion homeostasis under saline conditions. The purpose of this study is to explore the post-transcriptional regulation of PePLDδ in response to salt environment. P. euphratica PePLDδ was shown to interact with the NADP-dependent malic enzyme (NADP-ME) by screening the yeast two-hybrid libraries. The transcription level of PeNADP-ME increased upon salt exposure to NaCl (200 mM) in leaves and roots of P. euphratica. PeNADP-ME had a similar subcellular location with PePLDδ in the cytoplasm, and the interaction between PeNADP-ME and PePLDδ was further verified by GST pull-down and yeast two-hybrid. To clarify whether PeNADP-ME interacts with PePLDδ to enhance salt tolerance, PePLDδ and PeNADP-ME were overexpressed singly or doubly in Arabidopsis thaliana. Dual overexpression of PeNADP-ME and PePLDδ resulted in an even more pronounced improvement in salt tolerance compared with single transformants overexpressing PeNADP-ME or PePLDδ alone. Greater Na+ limitation and Na+ efflux in roots were observed in doubly overexpressed plants compared with singly overexpressed plants with PeNADP-ME or PePLDδ. Furthermore, NaCl stimulation of SOD, APX, and POD activity and transcription were more remarkable in the doubly overexpressed plants. It is noteworthy that the enzymic activity of NADP-ME and PLD, and total phosphatidic acid (PA) concentrations were significantly higher in the double-overexpressed plants than in the single transformants. We conclude that PeNADP-ME interacts with PePLDδ in Arabidopsis to promote PLD-derived PA signaling, conferring Na+ extrusion and ROS scavenging under salt stress.
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- Ying Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Silviculture, Protection and Utilization, Guangdong Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou, 510520, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, College of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China.
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Wen W, Lei P, Dang W, Ma L, Hu J, Liu J. Association Between Family History in Patients with Primary Gout and Left Ventricular Diastolic Function: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Gen Med 2024; 17:1311-1322. [PMID: 38586576 PMCID: PMC10999183 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s450951] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to employ echocardiography for measuring the markers of left ventricular (LV) diastolic function to investigate the effects of family history of gout on the LV diastolic function in patients with primary gout. Methods Two hundred and eighty-four patients with primary gout who visited the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology of the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College from September 2020 to July 2022 were selected and their family history of gout, general information, and laboratory markers were recorded. Parameters of LV diastolic function were measured via echocardiography. The correlation between family history and LV diastolic function markers was analyzed using univariate and multivariate regression and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses. Results LV diastolic function parameters, peak early mitral diastolic velocity (E)/peak late mitral diastolic velocity (A), and early septal mitral annulus diastolic motion velocity (Sepe'), early lateral mitral annulus diastolic motion velocity (Late') and their mean (e'), were significantly lower in patients with familial primary gout, while left atrial volume index (LAVI) and E/e' were markedly elevated in patients with sporadic primary gout. In patients with family history, the proportion of grade ≥2 LV diastolic insufficiency was distinctly higher than that in patients without family history (41.6% vs 12.3%). Even after adjusting for confounding variables, LAVI, E/A, Sepe', Late', e', E/e' were obviously associated with family history of gout. The area under ROC of family history combined with SUA level for identifying grade ≥2 LV diastolic insufficiency in patients with primary gout was 0.872 (P<0.05). Conclusion Family history of gout was closely related to echocardiographic LV diastolic function parameters in patients with gout, what is more, family history of gout combined with SUA level was found to be a valuable indicator for discriminating grade ≥2 LV diastolic insufficiency in patients with primary gout.
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- Wen Wen
- Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology, First Affiliated Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
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Chen S, Sun H, Liu J, Wang J, Lu H, Hao J, Xu L, Liu W. A dual-responsive microemulsion with macroscale superlubricity and largely switchable friction. Mater Horiz 2024; 11:1668-1678. [PMID: 38476075 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01978k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Although stimuli-responsive microemulsions (MEMs) consisting of water, oil and surfactants have found extensive potential applications in industrial fields, a responsive MEM exhibiting either macroscale superlubricity or two friction states where its coefficient of friction (CoF) can be switched by more than one order of magnitude has not yet been reported. Moreover, although traditional liquid superlubricants can provide ultralow friction and wear, effective control over the friction between two contacting surfaces is crucial for both achieving accurate control of the operation of an instrument and fabricating smart devices. Here we create a thermo- and magneto-responsive MEM capable of providing superlubrication for metallic materials in a broad temperature range from -30 to 20 °C using n-hexane, water, surfactant DDACe ((C12H25)2N+(CH3)2[CeCl4]-) and ethylene glycol. The MEM can abruptly and dramatically switch its CoF by approximately 25 fold based on a thermally reversible MEM-emulsion (EM) transition. Its anti-freezing performance allows it to provide effective lubrication even when the surrounding temperature attains as low as -60 °C. Together with its facile preparation, ultrahigh colloidal stability and magnetically controlled migration, such a novel smart MEM is envisioned to find widespread applications in materials science.
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- Siwei Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Tai'an 271016, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing at Yantai, Yantai 264006, China
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry & Key Laboratory of Special Aggregated Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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Zhang Y, Amardeep A, Wu Z, Tao L, Xu J, Freschi DJ, Liu J. A Tellurium-Boosted High-Areal-Capacity Zinc-Sulfur Battery. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024:e2308580. [PMID: 38566441 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308580] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Aqueous rechargeable zinc-sulfur (Zn-S) batteries are a promising, cost-effective, and high-capacity energy storage technology. Still, they are challenged by the poor reversibility of S cathodes, sluggish redox kinetics, low S utilization, and unsatisfactory areal capacity. This work develops a facile strategy to achieve an appealing high-areal-capacity (above 5 mAh cm-2) Zn-S battery by molecular-level regulation between S and high-electrical-conductivity tellurium (Te). The incorporation of Te as a dopant allows for manipulation of the Zn-S electrochemistry, resulting in accelerated redox conversion, and enhanced S utilization. Meanwhile, accompanied by the S-ZnS conversion, Te is converted to zinc telluride during the discharge process, as revealed by ex-situ characterizations. This additional redox reaction contributes to the S cathode's total excellent discharge capacity. With this unique cathode structure design, the carbon-confined TeS cathode (denoted as Te1S7/C) delivers a high reversible capacity of 1335.0 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 with a mass loading of 4.22 mg cm-2, corresponding to a remarkable areal capacity of 5.64 mAh cm-2. Notably, a hybrid electrolyte design uplifts discharge plateau, reduces overpotential, suppresses Zn dendrites growth, and extends the calendar life of Zn-Te1S7 batteries. This study provides a rational S cathode structure to realize high-capacity Zn-S batteries for practical applications.
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- Yue Zhang
- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
- Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and School of Environmental Studies, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
- Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and School of Environmental Studies, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
- Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and School of Environmental Studies, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
- Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and School of Environmental Studies, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
- Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and School of Environmental Studies, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Fenix Advanced Materials, 2950 Highway Drive, Trail, BC, V1R 2T3, Canada
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
- Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and School of Environmental Studies, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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Luo W, Wang C, Li X, Liu J, Hou D, Zhang X, Huang G, Lu X, Li Y, Zhou T. Advancements in defect engineering of two-dimensional nanomaterial-based membranes for enhanced gas separation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:3745-3763. [PMID: 38525977 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc00201f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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The advent of two-dimensional nanomaterials, a revolutionary class of materials, is marked by their atomic-scale thickness, superior aspect ratios, robust mechanical attributes, and exceptional chemical stability. These materials, producible on a large scale, are emerging as the forefront candidates in the domain of membrane-based gas separation. The concept of defect engineering in 2D nanomaterials has introduced a novel approach in their application for membrane separation, offering an effective technique to augment the performance of these membranes. Nonetheless, the development of customized microstructures in gas separation membranes via defect engineering remains nascent. Hence, this review is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for the application of defect engineering in 2D nanomaterial-based membranes. It delves into the most recent developments in this field, encompassing the synthesis methodologies of defective 2D nanomaterials and the mechanisms underlying gas transport. Special emphasis is placed on the utilization of defect-engineered 2D nanomaterial-based membranes in gas capture applications. Furthermore, the paper encapsulates the burgeoning challenges and prospective advancements in this area. In essence, defect engineering emerges as a promising avenue for enhancing the efficacy of 2D nanomaterial-based membranes in gas separation, offering significant potential for advancements in membrane-based gas separation technologies.
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- Wenjia Luo
- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Baiyin Nonferrous Group Company Limited Copper Company, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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Li J, Xie L, Liu G, Pu Z, Tong X, Yang S, Yang M, Liu J, Chen J, Meng Y, Wang Y, Wang T, Ge Z. Multifunctional Trifluoroborate Additive for Simultaneous Carrier Dynamics Governance and Defects Passivation to Boost Efficiency and Stability of Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202316898. [PMID: 38340024 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202316898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The main obstacles to promoting the commercialization of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) include their record power conversion efficiency (PCE), which still remains below the Shockley-Queisser limit, and poor long-term stability, attributable to crystallographic defects in perovskite films and open-circuit voltage (Voc) loss in devices. In this study, potassium (4-tert-butoxycarbonylpiperazin-1-yl) methyl trifluoroborate (PTFBK) was employed as a multifunctional additive to target and modulate bulk perovskite defects and carrier dynamics of PSCs. Apart from simultaneously passivating anionic and cationic defects, PTFBK could also optimize the energy-level alignment of devices and weaken the interaction between carriers and longitudinal optical phonons, resulting in a carrier lifetime of greater than 3 μs. Furthermore, it inhibited non-radiative recombination and improved the crystallization capacity in the target perovskite film. Hence, the target rigid and flexible p-i-n PSCs yielded champion PCEs of 24.99 % and 23.48 %, respectively. More importantly, due to hydrogen bonding between formamidinium and fluorine, the target devices exhibited remarkable thermal, humidity, and operational tracking at maximum power point stabilities. The reduced Young's modulus and residual stress in the perovskite layer also provided excellent bending stability for flexible target devices.
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- Jun Li
- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials and CityU-CAS Joint Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials and CityU-CAS Joint Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
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Tian Y, Zhang M, Man H, Wu C, Wang Y, Kong L, Liu J. Study of ischemic progression in different intestinal tissue layers during acute intestinal ischemia using swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography. J Biophotonics 2024; 17:e202300382. [PMID: 38247043 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202300382] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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In acute intestinal ischemia, the progression of ischemia varies across different layers of intestinal tissue. We established a mouse model and used swept-source optical coherence tomography (OCT) to observe the intestinal ischemic process longitudinally in different tissue layers. Employing a method that combines asymmetric gradient filtering with adaptive weighting, we eliminated the vessel trailing phenomenon in OCT angiograms, reducing the confounding effects of superficial vessels on the imaging of deeper vasculature. We quantitatively assessed changes in vascular perfusion density (VPD), vessel length, and vessel average diameter across various intestinal layers. Our results showed a significant reduction in VPD in all layers during ischemia. The mucosa layer experienced the most significant impact, primarily due to disrupted capillary blood flow, followed by the submucosa layer, where vascular constriction or decreased velocity was the primary factor.
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- Yu Tian
- Department of Surgical, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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- Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, China
- Department of Hand & Foot Surgery, First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, China
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- Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, China
- Department of Hand & Foot Surgery, First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, China
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- Department of Surgical, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, China
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- School of Control Engineering, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, China
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- School of Control Engineering, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, China
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Zhang W, Zhang Y, Ouyang WW, Fa Su S, Ma Z, Li QS, Gang Yang W, Xia Chen X, Liu J, Lu B. Quality control of postoperative radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer: A study of mediastinal shift. Cancer Radiother 2024; 28:152-158. [PMID: 38320903 DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2023.06.032] [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: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to assess the shifting patterns of the mediastinum, including the target volume and the isocenter point during the postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) process of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and to observe the occurrence of radiation injury. Additionally, we investigated the significance of mid-term assessment during the implementation of the PORT process. MATERIAL AND METHODS We established coordinate axes based on bone anatomy and measured the mediastinum's three-dimensional direction and the shift of the isocenter point's shift in the PORT process. Statistical analysis was performed using Wilcoxon, Kruskal-Wallis, and the Chi-square test. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS In this study, the analysis of patients revealed that the shift of anterior and posterior mediastinum (X), left and right mediastinum (Y), upper and lower mediastinum (Z), anterior and posterior isocenter point (Xi), and the left and right isocenter points (Yi) in the PORT process were 0.04-0.53, 0.00-0.84, 0.00-1.27, 0.01-0.86, and 0.00-0.66cm, respectively. The shift distance of the mediastinum was Z>Y>X, and the shift distance of the isocenter point was Xi>Yi. According to the ROC curve, the cut-off values were 0.263, 0.352, 0.405, 0.238, and 0.258, respectively, which were more significant than the cut-off values in 25 cases (25%), 30 cases (30%), 30 cases (30%), 17 cases (17%), and 15 cases (15%). In addition, there was a significant difference in the shift of the mediastinum and the isocenter point (all P=0.00). Kruskal-Wallis test showed no statistically significant difference between mediastinal shift and resection site in X, Y, and Z directions (P=0.355, P=0.239, P=0.256), surgical method (P=0.241, P=0.110, P=0.064). There was no significant difference in the incidence of RE and RP in PORT patients (P>0.05). No III-IV RP occurred. However, the incidence of ≥ grade III RE in the modified plan cases after M-S was significantly lower than in the original PORT patients, 0% and 7%, respectively (P=0.000). CONCLUSION In conclusion, this study provides evidence that mediastinal shift is a potential complication during the PORT process for patients with N2 stage or R1-2 resection following radical resection of NSCLC. This shift affects about 20-30% of patients, manifesting as actual radiation damage to normal tissue and reducing the local control rate. Therefore, mid-term repositioning of the PORT and revision of the target volume and radiation therapy plan can aid in maintaining QA and QC during the treatment of NSCLC patients and may result in improved patient outcomes.
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- W Zhang
- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; Department of Oncology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; Department of Oncology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; Department of Oncology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; Department of Oncology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; Department of Oncology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; Department of Oncology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; Department of Oncology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; Department of Oncology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; Department of Oncology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
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Tu R, Ping Z, Liu J, Tsoi ML, Song X, Liu W, Xie T. Niche Tet maintains germline stem cells independently of dioxygenase activity. EMBO J 2024; 43:1570-1590. [PMID: 38499787 PMCID: PMC11021519 DOI: 10.1038/s44318-024-00074-9] [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: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Ten-eleven translocation (TET) proteins are dioxygenases that convert 5-methylcytosine (5mC) into 5-hydroxylmethylcytosine (5hmC) in DNA and RNA. However, their involvement in adult stem cell regulation remains unclear. Here, we identify a novel enzymatic activity-independent function of Tet in the Drosophila germline stem cell (GSC) niche. Tet activates the expression of Dpp, the fly homologue of BMP, in the ovary stem cell niche, thereby controlling GSC self-renewal. Depletion of Tet disrupts Dpp production, leading to premature GSC loss. Strikingly, both wild-type and enzyme-dead mutant Tet proteins rescue defective BMP signaling and GSC loss when expressed in the niche. Mechanistically, Tet interacts directly with Bap55 and Stat92E, facilitating recruitment of the Polybromo Brahma associated protein (PBAP) complex to the dpp enhancer and activating Dpp expression. Furthermore, human TET3 can effectively substitute for Drosophila Tet in the niche to support BMP signaling and GSC self-renewal. Our findings highlight a conserved novel catalytic activity-independent role of Tet as a scaffold protein in supporting niche signaling for adult stem cell self-renewal.
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- Renjun Tu
- Division of Life Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 East 50th Street, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Neuronal Structural Biology, Biomedical Research Institute, Shenzhen Peking University-The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Medical Centre, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Division of Life Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
- Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Health, Hong Kong Institute of Science and Innovation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, New Territories, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
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- Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 East 50th Street, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Neuronal Structural Biology, Biomedical Research Institute, Shenzhen Peking University-The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Medical Centre, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Division of Life Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.
- Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 East 50th Street, Kansas City, MO, USA.
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Cai Y, Liu D, Yang Z, Chen X, Liu J, Zhang J, Li S, Li J, Yang Z. Factors associated with prognosis of dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors patients after surgical resection: a retrospective observational study. Br J Neurosurg 2024; 38:372-377. [PMID: 33527856 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2021.1878107] [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: 02/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore factors that might be associated with prognosis of dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors (DNTs). METHODS DNTs patients who were admitted to the Department of Neurosurgery of Xiangya Hospital between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2018 and underwent surgical resection were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical, neuroimaging, and pathological features of DNTs were compared among patients with different outcomes and analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier curves and univariable Cox regression analysis. RESULTS Thirty-three DNTs patients were included finally, of which the average age at seizure onset was 11.59 ± 7.46 years old and the average duration of seizures prior to surgical resection was 3.00 ± 4.68 years. After surgical resection, the patients were followed up for 2.39 ± 1.97 years, and 28 patients (84.85%) were seizure-free (class I of the Engel Outcome Scale) while five patients (15.15%) were seizure-continuous (class II or III of the Engel Outcome Scale). When compared with seizure-free patients, seizure-continuous patients had greater age at seizure onset and longer duration of seizures before surgical resection (p < .05). No variables were found to be statistically significantly associated with prognosis in univariable Cox regression analysis, but patients with extra-temporal DNTs were found to have better prognosis than those with temporal DNTs (log-rank test p = .048). CONCLUSIONS Elder seizure onset age, longer duration of seizures prior to surgical resection, and a temporal location may be risk factors of poor prognosis for DNTs patients after surgical resection.
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- Yuxiang Cai
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital Affiliated to Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital Affiliated to Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital Affiliated to Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital Affiliated to Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital Affiliated to Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital Affiliated to Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital Affiliated to Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xiangya Third Hospital Affiliated to Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital Affiliated to Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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Deng J, Lee M, Qin C, Lee Y, You M, Liu J. Protective behaviors against COVID-19 and their association with psychological factors in China and South Korea during the Omicron wave: a comparative study. Public Health 2024; 229:116-125. [PMID: 38428248 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2024.02.002] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to explore the level of protective behaviors against COVID-19 and its association with psychological factors in China and South Korea during the Omicron wave. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHODS We conducted a population-based cross-sectional survey from March 15 to 30, 2023 in China and South Korea. Demographic characteristics, health status, protective behaviors, and psychological factors (including perceived risks, efficacy belief, attribution of disease, fear of COVID-19, trust and evaluation, fatalism, resilience, and pandemic fatigue) were investigated. After adjusting for sociodemographic and health-related factors, multivariable regression models were constructed to explore the psychological influencing factors of protective behavior. RESULTS A total of 3000 participants from China and 1000 participants from Korea were included in the final analysis. The mean performance score for protective behaviors among all respondents was 2.885 in China and 3.139 in Korea, with scores ranging from 1 to 4. In China, performance scores were higher in those who were female, aged 30-39, employed, married, living in urban areas, having the highest income level, having the best subjective health status, and having a history of chronic disease (P-value <0.05). In Korea, performance scores were higher for individuals who were female, over 50 years old, educated to high school or below, unemployed, married, had a history of chronic disease, and had never been infected with SARS-CoV-2 (P-value <0.05). In the multivariable regression model, perceived severity (β = 0.067), attribution of disease (β = 0.121), fear of COVID-19 (β = 0.128), trust and evaluation (β = 0.097), psychological resilience (β = 0.068), and efficacy belief (β = 0.216) were positively associated with the performance scores, pandemic fatigue (β = -0.089) was negatively associated with performance scores in China (P-value <0.05). However, in Korea, perceived susceptibility (β = 0.075), fear of COVID-19 (β = 0.107), and efficacy belief (β = 0.357) were positively associated with protective behaviors (P-value <0.05), trust and evaluation (β = -0.078) and pandemic fatigue (β = -0.063) were negatively associated with performance scores (P-value <0.05). CONCLUSIONS Populations in both China and Korea demonstrated great compliance with protective behaviors during the Omicron wave. Because of the sociocultural, economic, and political differences, there were differences in the association between psychological factors and protective behaviors in the two countries. This study, from the perspective of psychological factors in different cultural contexts, would provide references for increasing adherence to protective guidelines in future outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases.
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- J Deng
- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea; Institute of Health and Environment, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China; Institute for Global Health and Development, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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Blokland G, Maleki N, Jovicich J, Mesholam-Gately R, DeLisi L, Turner J, Shenton M, Voineskos A, Kahn R, Roffman J, Holt D, Ehrlich S, Kikinis Z, Dazzan P, Murray R, Lee J, Sim K, Lam M, de Zwarte S, Walton E, Kelly S, Picchioni M, Bramon E, Makris N, David A, Mondelli V, Reinders A, Oykhman E, Morris D, Gill M, Corvin A, Cahn W, Ho N, Liu J, Gollub R, Manoach D, Calhoun V, Sponheim S, Buka S, Cherkerzian S, Thermenos H, Dickie E, Ciufolini S, Reis Marques T, Crossley N, Purcell S, Smoller J, van Haren N, Toulopoulou T, Donohoe G, Goldstein J, Keshavan M, Petryshen T, del Re E. MIR137 polygenic risk for schizophrenia and ephrin-regulated pathway: Role in lateral ventricles and corpus callosum volume. Int J Clin Health Psychol 2024; 24:100458. [PMID: 38623146 PMCID: PMC11017057 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijchp.2024.100458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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Background/Objective. Enlarged lateral ventricle (LV) volume and decreased volume in the corpus callosum (CC) are hallmarks of schizophrenia (SZ). We previously showed an inverse correlation between LV and CC volumes in SZ, with global functioning decreasing with increased LV volume. This study investigates the relationship between LV volume, CC abnormalities, and the microRNA MIR137 and its regulated genes in SZ, because of MIR137's essential role in neurodevelopment. Methods. Participants were 1224 SZ probands and 1466 unaffected controls from the GENUS Consortium. Brain MRI scans, genotype, and clinical data were harmonized across cohorts and employed in the analyses. Results. Increased LV volumes and decreased CC central, mid-anterior, and mid-posterior volumes were observed in SZ probands. The MIR137-regulated ephrin pathway was significantly associated with CC:LV ratio, explaining a significant proportion (3.42 %) of CC:LV variance, and more than for LV and CC separately. Other pathways explained variance in either CC or LV, but not both. CC:LV ratio was also positively correlated with Global Assessment of Functioning, supporting previous subsample findings. SNP-based heritability estimates were higher for CC central:LV ratio (0.79) compared to CC or LV separately. Discussion. Our results indicate that the CC:LV ratio is highly heritable, influenced in part by variation in the MIR137-regulated ephrin pathway. Findings suggest that the CC:LV ratio may be a risk indicator in SZ that correlates with global functioning.
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- G.A.M. Blokland
- Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Netherlands
- Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit, Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- MGH/HST Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA, United States
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- Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC), University of Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Massachusetts Mental Health Center Public Psychiatry Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, MA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Psychiatry Neuroimaging Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, Brockton, MA, United States
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- Kimel Family Translational Imaging Genetics Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry, Research Imaging Centre, Campbell Family Mental Health Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry and Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Brain Centre Rudolf Magnus, Department of Psychiatry, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- MGH/HST Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- MGH/HST Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA, United States
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- Division of Psychological & Social Medicine and Developmental Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Psychiatry Neuroimaging Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Mental Health Biomedical Research Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Mental Health Biomedical Research Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Mental Health, Woodbridge Hospital, Singapore
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- Institute of Mental Health, Woodbridge Hospital, Singapore
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- Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, United States
- Institute of Mental Health, Woodbridge Hospital, Singapore
- Analytical & Translational Genetics Unit, Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Division of Psychiatry Research, The Zucker Hillside Hospital, Northwell Health, Glen Oaks, NY, USA
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- Brain Centre Rudolf Magnus, Department of Psychiatry, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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- Neuropsychiatric Genetics Research Group, Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Laboratory of NeuroImaging, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Mental Health Biomedical Research Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Mental Health Biomedical Research Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- Mental Health Neuroscience Research Department, UCL Division of Psychiatry, University College London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- MGH/HST Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA, United States
- Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Mental Health Biomedical Research Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Mental Health Biomedical Research Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Massachusetts Mental Health Center Public Psychiatry Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
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- Cognitive Genetics and Cognitive Therapy Group, Neuroimaging and Cognitive Genomics (NICOG) Centre and NCBES Galway Neuroscience Centre, School of Psychology and Discipline of Biochemistry, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
| | - M. Gill
- Neuropsychiatric Genetics Research Group, Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
| | - A.P. Corvin
- Neuropsychiatric Genetics Research Group, Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
| | - W. Cahn
- Brain Centre Rudolf Magnus, Department of Psychiatry, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
| | - N. Ho
- Institute of Mental Health, Woodbridge Hospital, Singapore
| | - J. Liu
- Genome Institute, Singapore
| | - R.L. Gollub
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- MGH/HST Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA, United States
| | - D.S. Manoach
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- MGH/HST Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA, United States
| | - V.D. Calhoun
- Tri-institutional Center for Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science (TReNDS), Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Emory, Atlanta, GA, United States
| | - S.R. Sponheim
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
| | - S.L. Buka
- Department of Epidemiology, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
| | - S. Cherkerzian
- Department of Medicine, Division of Women's Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
| | - H.W. Thermenos
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Massachusetts Mental Health Center Public Psychiatry Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
| | - E.W. Dickie
- Kimel Family Translational Imaging Genetics Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry, Research Imaging Centre, Campbell Family Mental Health Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
| | - S. Ciufolini
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Mental Health Biomedical Research Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
| | - T. Reis Marques
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Mental Health Biomedical Research Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
| | - N.A. Crossley
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Mental Health Biomedical Research Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
| | - S.M. Purcell
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Division of Psychiatric Genomics, Departments of Psychiatry and Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
| | - J.W. Smoller
- Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit, Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, United States
| | - N.E.M. van Haren
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Psychology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Psychiatry, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
| | - T. Toulopoulou
- Department of Psychology & National Magnetic Resonance Research Center (UMRAM), Aysel Sabuncu Brain Research Centre (ASBAM), Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
| | - G. Donohoe
- Neuropsychiatric Genetics Research Group, Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Cognitive Genetics and Cognitive Therapy Group, Neuroimaging and Cognitive Genomics (NICOG) Centre and NCBES Galway Neuroscience Centre, School of Psychology and Discipline of Biochemistry, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
| | - J.M. Goldstein
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Medicine, Division of Women's Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
| | - M.S. Keshavan
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Massachusetts Mental Health Center Public Psychiatry Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
| | - T.L. Petryshen
- Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit, Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, United States
| | - E.C. del Re
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Massachusetts Mental Health Center Public Psychiatry Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, Brockton, MA, United States
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