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Lv Q, Wang X, Lin P, Wang X. Neuromelanin-sensitive magnetic resonance imaging in the study of mental disorder: A systematic review. Psychiatry Res Neuroimaging 2024; 339:111785. [PMID: 38325165 DOI: 10.1016/j.pscychresns.2024.111785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Dopamine and norepinephrine are implicated in the pathophysiology of mental disorders, but non-invasive study of their neuronal function remains challenging. Recent research suggests that neuromelanin-sensitive magnetic resonance imaging (NM-MRI) techniques may overcome this limitation by enabling the non-invasive imaging of the substantia nigra (SN)/ ventral tegmental area (VTA) dopaminergic and locus coeruleus (LC) noradrenergic systems. A review of 19 studies that met the criteria for NM-MRI application in mental disorders found that despite the use of heterogeneous sequence parameters and metrics, nearly all studies reported differences in contrast ratio (CNR) of LC or SN/VTA between patients with mental disorders and healthy controls. These findings suggest that NM-MRI is a valuable tool in psychiatry, but the differences in sequence parameters across studies hinder comparability, and a standardized analysis pipeline is needed to improve the reliability of results. Further research using standardized methods is needed to better understand the role of dopamine and norepinephrine in mental disorders.
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- Qiuyu Lv
- Department of Psychology and Cognition and Human Behavior Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China; Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- Department of Psychology and Cognition and Human Behavior Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China; Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- Department of Psychology and Cognition and Human Behavior Key Laboratory of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China; Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- Medical Psychological Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, PR China.; China National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Xiangya), Changsha, Hunan, PR China..
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Lu S, Yang J, Chen J, Wei T, Li Q, Yunhao W, Wang Z, Li H, Wang J, Wang X, Lv Q. P194 Single-incision endoscope-assisted breast-conserving surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy: A prospective cohort study (the SINA-BCS study). Breast 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9776(23)00312-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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Ji L, He L, Fang L, Wu W, Liu M, Lv Q, Zhang L, Xie M. Eosinophilic myocarditis complicated by right ventricular outflow tract thrombus. QJM 2022; 115:859-861. [PMID: 35951764 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcac190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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- L Ji
- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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Lv Q, Estrella LG, Andrinopoulou ER, Ciet P, Charbonnier JP, van de Corput MK, Caudri D, de Bruijne M, Tiddens H. WS19.06 Validation of airway-artery algorithm to detect and monitor airway disease on chest computed tomography in the ataluren cystic fibrosis cohort. J Cyst Fibros 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(22)00266-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Li H, Lv Q, Liu A, Wang J, Sun X, Deng J, Chen Q, Wu Q. Comparative metabolomics study of Tartary (Fagopyrum tataricum (L.) Gaertn) and common (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) buckwheat seeds. Food Chem 2022; 371:131125. [PMID: 34563971 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [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: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Tartary buckwheat has higher health-promoting value than common buckwheat. However, the related metabolites information except flavonoids is largely deficient. Here, we compared the seed metabolomes of the two species using a UHPLC-QqQ-MS-based metabolomics approach. In total, 722 metabolites were obtained, of which 84 and 78 were identified as the key active ingredients of Traditional Chinese Medicines and the active pharmaceutical ingredients for six major diseases-resistance, respectively. Comparative analysis showed there were obviously difference in metabolic profiles between the two buckwheat species, and further found 61 flavonoids and 94 non-flavonoids metabolites displayed significantly higher contents (≥2 fold) in Tartary buckwheat than in common buckwheat. Our results suggest that Tartary and common buckwheat seeds are rich in metabolites beneficial to human health, and non-flavonoids metabolites also contributed to Tartary buckwheat's higher health-promoting value than common buckwheat. This study provides valuable information for the development of new functional foods of Tartary buckwheat.
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- Hongyou Li
- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, PR China.
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- School of Big Data and Computer Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, PR China
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- Department of Life Sciences, Changzhi University, Changzhi 046011, PR China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, PR China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, PR China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, PR China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, PR China.
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, PR China.
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Zhao Y, Shi Z, Hao Z, Zhou J, Han C, Li R, Lv Q, Liu Y, Liang C. Hypoxia-mediated down-regulation of miRNAs' biogenesis promotes tumor immune escape in bladder cancer. Clin Transl Oncol 2021; 23:1678-1687. [PMID: 33625672 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-021-02569-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The study examines the function of hypoxia-mediated down-regulation of microRNAs (miRNAs) (mir-30c, mir-135a, and mir-27a) in the process of bladder cancer immune escape. METHODS Quantitative Real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was carried out to determine gene expression levels of Drosha and Dicer under hypoxia treatment, while western blotting and flow cytometry were used to determine protein expression. Seven reported miRNAs were identified via qRT-PCR assay. Flow cytometry detection of CD3/CD4/CD8-positive expression and statistics. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) detected cellular immune factors content. Cell apoptosis was checked via flow cytometry assay. Luciferase report assay and western blot assays were both used to verify the relationship between miRNAs and Casitas B-lineage lymphoma proto-oncogene b (Cbl-b). The animal model was established and Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, TdT-mediated dUTP Nick-End Labeling (TUNEL) staining, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays were separately used to verify the conclusions. RESULTS The CD3 + /CD4 + expression was increased in the hypoxia group, while CD3 + /CD8 + expression, the cellular immune factors content Interleukin-2 (IL-2) and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNFα) along with the cell apoptosis were suppressed. The protein expression of Cbl-b was found to be up-regulated in the hypoxia group. After constructing the overexpression/ knockdown of Cbl-b in peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC), Cbl-b has been found to promote tumor immune escape in bladder cancer. Furthermore, Cbl-b had been identified as the co-targets of mir-30c, mir-135a, and mir-27a and down-regulation of miRNA biogenesis promotes Cbl-b expression and deactivating T cells in vitro/in vivo. CONCLUSION Hypoxia-mediated down-regulation of miRNAs' biogenesis promotes tumor immune escape in bladder cancer, which could bring much more advance to the medical research on tumors.
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- Y Zhao
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.218 Jixi Road, Hefei, 230000, China
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
- Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, 221009, China
- Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, 221009, China
- Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.218 Jixi Road, Hefei, 230000, China
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.218 Jixi Road, Hefei, 230000, China
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China
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- Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, 221009, China
- Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, 221009, China
- Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, 221009, China
- Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, 221009, China
- Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No.218 Jixi Road, Hefei, 230000, China.
- Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China.
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230000, China.
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Wang FH, Zhang L, Gong G, Yan XC, Zhang LT, Zhang FT, Liu HF, Lv Q, Wang ZY, Wang RJ, Zhang YJ, Wang ZX, Liu ZH, He LB, Su R, Zhao YH, Li JQ. Genome-wide association study of fleece traits in Inner Mongolia Cashmere goats. Anim Genet 2021; 52:375-379. [PMID: 33778967 PMCID: PMC8251931 DOI: 10.1111/age.13053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Inner Mongolia Cashmere goat is a well-known local cashmere goat breed in China. It is famous for excellent fleece quality and a significant advantage in cashmere yield compared to other cashmere goat breeds. In this study, a genome-wide association study was used to investigate fiber length, fiber diameter, and cashmere yield of 192 Inner Mongolia Cashmere goats using the Illumina GoatSNP52K Beadchip panel. We discovered that four single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) reached genome-wide significance levels. These SNPs were located in some genes, e.g. FGF12, SEMA3D, EVPL, and SOX5, possibly related to fleece traits in Inner Mongolia Cashmere goat. Gene ontology enrichment analysis revealed that these genes were enriched in several biological pathways that were involved in hair follicle development in cashmere goats. In summary, the identified significant SNPs and genes provide useful information to explore genetic mechanisms underlying the variation in fleece traits and genomic selection of Chinese cashmere goat.
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- F. H. Wang
- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and ReproductionHohhotInner Mongolia Autonomous Region010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and BreedingMinistry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsHohhot010018China
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- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and BreedingMinistry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsHohhot010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- College of Animal ScienceInner Mongolia Agricultural UniversityHohhotInner Mongolia010018China
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- B Wang
- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- From the Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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Li H, Meng H, Sun X, Deng J, Shi T, Zhu L, Lv Q, Chen Q. Integrated microRNA and transcriptome profiling reveal key miRNA-mRNA interaction pairs associated with seed development in Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum). BMC Plant Biol 2021; 21:132. [PMID: 33750309 PMCID: PMC7941931 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-021-02914-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tartary buckwheat seed development is an extremely complex process involving many gene regulatory pathways. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been identified as the important negative regulators of gene expression and performed crucial regulatory roles in various plant biological processes. However, whether miRNAs participate in Tartary buckwheat seed development remains unexplored. RESULTS In this study, we first identified 26 miRNA biosynthesis genes in the Tartary buckwheat genome and described their phylogeny and expression profiling. Then we performed small RNA (sRNA) sequencing for Tartary buckwheat seeds at three developmental stages to identify the miRNAs associated with seed development. In total, 230 miRNAs, including 101 conserved and 129 novel miRNAs, were first identified in Tartary buckwheat, and 3268 target genes were successfully predicted. Among these miRNAs, 76 exhibited differential expression during seed development, and 1534 target genes which correspond to 74 differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs) were identified. Based on integrated analysis of DEMs and their targets expression, 65 miRNA-mRNA interaction pairs (25 DEMs corresponding to 65 target genes) were identified that exhibited significantly opposite expression during Tartary buckwheat seed development, and 6 of the miRNA-mRNA pairs were further verified by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and ligase-mediated rapid amplification of 5' cDNA ends (5'-RLM-RACE). Functional annotation of the 65 target mRNAs showed that 56 miRNA-mRNA interaction pairs major involved in cell differentiation and proliferation, cell elongation, hormones response, organogenesis, embryo and endosperm development, seed size, mineral elements transport, and flavonoid biosynthesis, which indicated that they are the key miRNA-mRNA pairs for Tartary buckwheat seed development. CONCLUSIONS Our findings provided insights for the first time into miRNA-mediated regulatory pathways in Tartary buckwheat seed development and suggested that miRNAs play important role in Tartary buckwheat seed development. These findings will be help to study the roles and regulatory mechanism of miRNAs in Tartary buckwheat seed development.
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- Hongyou Li
- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550001, China.
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- Key Laboratory of High-Quality Crops Cultivation and Safety Control of Yunnan Province, Honghe University, Honghe, 661100, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550001, China
- School of Life Sciences, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550001, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550001, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550001, China
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- School of Big Data and Computer Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550001, China.
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Tang W, Huang X, Liu Y, Lv Q, Li T, Song Y, Zhang X, Chen X, Shi Y. A novel homozygous mutation (p.N958K) of SLC12A3 in Gitelman syndrome is associated with endoplasmic reticulum stress. J Endocrinol Invest 2021; 44:471-480. [PMID: 32642858 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-020-01329-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Gitelman syndrome (GS) is an autosomal recessive renal tubular disease that arises as a consequence of mutations in the SLC12A3 gene, which codes for an Na-Cl cotransporter (NCC) in distal renal tubules. This study was designed to explore the mutations associated with GS in an effort to more fully understand the molecular mechanisms governing GS. METHODS We analyzed SLC12A3 mutations in a pedigree including a 42-year-old male with GS as well as four related family members over three generations using Sanger and next generation sequencing approaches. We additionally explored the functional ramifications of identified mutations using both Xenopus oocytes and the HEK293T cell line. RESULTS We found that the subject with GS exhibited characteristic symptoms including sporadic thirst, fatigue, excess urination, and substantial hypokalemia and hypocalciuria, although magnesium levels were normal. Other analyzed subjects in this pedigree had normal laboratory findings and did not exhibit clear signs of GS. Sequencing analyses revealed that the GS subject exhibited a homozygous missense mutation (c.2874C > G, p.N958K) in exon 24 of SLC12A3. Both parents of this GS subject, as well as his older brother and daughter all exhibited heterozygous mutations at this same site. Functional analyses in Xenopus oocytes indicated that this mutated SLC12A3 gene encodes a protein which fails to mediate normal sodium transport, and when this mutant gene was expressed in HEK293T cells, we observed significant increases in endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-stress pathway activation. CONCLUSION The p.N958K mutation in exon 24 of SLC12A3 can trigger GS at least in part via enhancing ER stress responses.
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- W Tang
- Department of Endocrinology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Third People's Hospital of Honghe Prefecture, Gejiu, 661000, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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Lv Q, Lu Y, Wang H, Li X, Zhang W, Abdelrahim MEA, Wang L. The possible effect of different types of ventilation on reducing operation theatre infections: a meta-analysis. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2021; 103:145-150. [PMID: 33645280 PMCID: PMC9157999 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2020.7021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The relation between type of ventilation used in the operating theatre and surgical site infection has drawn considerable attention. It has been reported that there is a possible relationship between the type of ventilation used in the operation theatre and surgical site infection. This meta-analysis was performed to evaluate this relationship. METHODS Through a systematic literature search up to May 2020, 14 studies describing 590,121 operations, 328,183 were performed under laminar airflow ventilation and 2,611,938 were performed under conventional ventilation. Studies were identified that reported relationships between type of ventilation with its different categories and surgical site infection (10 studies were related to surgical site infection in total hip replacement, 7 in total knee arthroplasties and 3 in different abdominal and open vascular surgery). Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated comparing surgical site infection prevalence and type of theatre ventilation using the dichotomous method with a random or fixed-effect model. FINDINGS No significant difference was found between surgery performed under laminar airflow ventilation and conventional ventilation in total hip replacement (OR 1.23; 95% CI 0.97-1.56, p = 0.09), total knee arthroplasties (OR 1.14; 95% CI 0.62-2.09, p = 0.67) or different abdominal and open vascular surgery (OR 0.75; 95% CI 0.43-1.33, p = 0.33). The impact of the type of theatre ventilation may have no influence on surgical site infection as a tool for decreasing its occurrence. CONCLUSIONS Based on this meta-analysis, operating under laminar airflow or conventional ventilation may have no independent relationship with the risk of surgical site infection. This relationship forces us not to recommend the use of laminar airflow ventilation since it has a much higher cost compared with conventional ventilation.
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- Department of Operating Room, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai City, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Interventional Medicine, Yantaishan Hospital, Yantai City, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qinghai Provincial People's Hospital, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qinghai Provincial People's Hospital, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of PICC Catheterization, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Wang G, Gao Y, Xu X, Zhang P, Wang J, Li G, Lv Q, Niu X, Liu H. Mode of action and structural modelling of the interaction of formononetin with suilysin. J Appl Microbiol 2021; 131:2010-2018. [PMID: 33639036 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS Suilysin is a critical pore-forming virulence factor of Streptococcus suis that has been demonstrated to substantially contribute to its pathogenicity. We have demonstrated that formononetin alleviates S. suis infection both in vivo and in vitro by targeting suilysin. However, the molecular mechanism of the effect is unclear. Our aim was to determine the molecular mechanism of the effect of formononetin on suilysin. METHODS AND RESULTS The mechanism of interaction between formononetin and suilysin was investigated by molecular modelling. The results indicated that formononetin was bound at the junction of domain two and domain four of suilysin. The binding free energy values indicated that the A415, Y412, E414, N413, T61, T62 and G416 residues are critical for this binding, this observation was confirmed by the changes in the flexibility of these residues and the distances between these residues and formononetin. The inhibitory effect of formononetin on the pore-forming activity of suilysin, binding constant and binding free energy were significantly decreased by site-specific mutagenesis of Y412 and N413. Finally, we analysed the spatial configuration of suilysin before and after formononetin binding, the results indicated that the binding changed the conformation of suilysin, especially the angle between domain two and domain four, resulting in the disruption of cholesterol binding to suilysin and in the loss of pore-forming activity. CONCLUSIONS Formononetin is located at the junction of domain two and domain four of suilysin, and Y412 and N413 play critical roles in the binding. Formononetin binding changes the angle between domain two and domain four of suilysin, resulting in the loss of the pore-inducing activity of suilysin. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This work will promote the application of formononetin to combat S. suis infections and may contribute to the development of new inhibitors or modification of existing inhibitors.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, PR China.,College of Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, PR China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, PR China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, PR China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, PR China.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, PR China
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Lv Q, Sandvik R, Nielsen K, Andrinopoulou ER, Gallardo-Estrella L, Charbonnier JP, Tiddens H. WS06.5 Validation of automated airway-artery method to diagnosis of cystic fibrosis-related bronchiectasis and airway wall thickening. J Cyst Fibros 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(21)00949-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Xu N, Liu C, Feng Y, Li F, Meng X, Lv Q, Lan C. Influence of the Internet of Things management system on hand hygiene compliance in an emergency intensive care unit. J Hosp Infect 2020; 109:101-106. [PMID: 33346043 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2020.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hand hygiene is a critical strategy for infection prevention in all healthcare settings. Automated electronic monitoring systems are expected to improve hand hygiene performance. AIM To investigate the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) management system on hand hygiene compliance among medical staff in an emergency intensive care unit (EICU). METHODS This retrospective observational study was conducted between July 1st, 2017 and February 28th, 2018 in a 19-bed EICU. The changes in hand hygiene compliance among 54 members of medical staff and the incidence of hospital infections were compared, counted, and analysed before and after implementing the IoT management system in the EICU that was initiated on November 1st, 2017. FINDINGS After the application of the IoT management system, the hand hygiene compliance rates among the members of the medical staff before (29.5% (3347/11,338) vs 57.9% (4690/8094), P < 0.001) and after (59.9% (9915/16,556) vs 73.8% (17,194/23 286), P < 0.001) the contact with patients and surrounding environment significantly improved. However, hand hygiene compliance among three cleaning staff did not significantly improve after the application. Moreover, there was no significant difference in healthcare-acquired infection rates (2.535% (9/355) vs 2.047% (7/342), P = 0.667) nor in the detection rates of the four major multidrug-resistant bacteria in the EICU before and after the application of the IoT management system (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION The IoT management system significantly improved hand hygiene compliance among medical staff, except cleaners, in the EICU of one provincial hospital; however, the rates of nosocomial infection did not significantly decrease. The quality of hand hygiene implementation needs to be improved.
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- Emergency Intensive Care Unit, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PR China
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- Department of Infection Management, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PR China
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- Department of Infection Management, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PR China
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- Department of Infection Management, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PR China
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- Emergency Intensive Care Unit, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PR China
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- Emergency Intensive Care Unit, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PR China
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- Emergency Intensive Care Unit, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, PR China.
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- Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan 430022, China
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He T, Wu Y, Fei Y, Lv Q, Chen J. 200P Lipid changes during endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients: The results of a 5-year real-world retrospective analysis. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.08.322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Jiao X, Lv Q, Cao SN. MicroRNA-26b-5p promotes development of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome by inhibiting differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells to type II of alveolar epithelial cells via regulating Wnt5a. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2020; 23:1681-1687. [PMID: 30840293 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_201902_17130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim was to investigate the role of microRNA-26b-5p in regulating mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) differentiation to type II of alveolar epithelial cells (AECII) in the disease course of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS). MATERIALS AND METHODS MSCs were first derived from rat bone marrow. In vitro induction of MSCs differentiation to AECII was conducted by SAGM. The mRNA levels of microRNA-26b-5p, Wnt5a, and AECII-related genes (Occludin, KGF, CK18, SpA, SpB, and SpC) during the process of cell differentiation were detected by quantitative Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (qRT-PCR). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was conducted for detecting levels of inflammatory factors tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interferon-α (INF-α), and interleukin-1 (IL-1) in cell supernatant. Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay was then carried out to verify the regulatory effect of microRNA-26b-5p on Wnt5a. MicroRNA-26b-5p expression in serum samples of NRDS neonates and healthy neonates was detected by qRT-PCR as well. RESULTS MicroRNA-26b-5p was overexpressed in NRDS neonates than those of healthy neonates. Besides, microRNA-26b-5p was highly expressed in the process of MSCs differentiation to AECII. MicroRNA-26b-5p overexpression remarkably inhibited AECII differentiation and Wnt5a expression. Levels of TNF-α, INF-α, and IL-1 in cell supernatant during differentiation induction were elevated. The regulatory effects of microRNA-26b-5p on AECII differentiation, Wnt5a expression, and inflammatory response were reversed by Wnt5a overexpression. CONCLUSIONS MicroRNA-26b-5p inhibits MSCs differentiation to AECII via inhibiting Wnt5a expression through the Wnt pathway.
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- Medical Clinical Laboratory, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China.
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Jiang Y, Wei Q, Lv Q, Zhang X, Zhu W, Gu J. AB0132 ALTERATIONS IN PERIPHERAL T-CELLS AND B-CELLS SUBSETS IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS AND SJÖGREN’S SYNDROME UNDERGOING THERAPEUTIC PLASMA EXCHANGE OR IMMUNOADSORPTION. Ann Rheum Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.725] [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: 11/03/2022]
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Background:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) are systemic autoimmune diseases characterized by a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations and disease course. Alternative therapies such as therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), immunoadsorption are recommended to the patients who lack a good response to standard therapy [1].Objectives:Our observational study was to explored whether abnormalities in T-cells, B-cells and their subtypes were present in the patients who had TPE or immunoadsorption in patients with SLE and SS compared with healthy controls (HC).Methods:Demographic, clinical variables and autoantibodies were recorded. Flow cytometry was used to establish the frequencies of lineage subsets. Monoclonal antibodies against 21 surface markers such as CD3, CD4, CD8, were used to distinguish and evaluate T-cells’ and B-cells’ subpopulation. SLE acvity was measured using systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI). Comparisons between subgroups were undertaken using paired T-test, Mann-Whitney U test and ANOVA.Figure 1.Altered expression of CD4+ T-cell subsets in the patients with SLE and SS after treated with plasma exchange or immunoadsorptionResults:6 SS patients and 1 SLE patient underwent immune adsorption, while the other 5 SLE patients had plasma exchange all for three times. There was no significant difference among SLE, SS and HC in the proportion of T-cells and B-cells. The proportion of CD3-CD19+CD27+IgD+ B-cells were reduced in SLE, while CD3+CD4+CD25+CD127- T-cells were elevated in SS. The proportion of CD3+CD4+CD45RA+CCR7+T-cells were increased (p= 0.045), while CD3+CD4+CD25+CD127- T-cells were declined (p= 0.027) and CD3+CD4+CXCR5+PD-1+ T-cells went down after the therapies (p≤ 0.030). The proportion of CD3-CD19+IgD-IgM-CD27+CD38+ B-cells was also reduced after TPE or immunoadsorption (p= 0.032) with ANA titers and IgG decreasing dramatically. SLEDAI scores were reduced after the therapy in SLE patients.Conclusion:The T-cell and B-cell’s profiles were proved to have alteration after TPE or immunoadsorption which shed light on the complicated mechanisms of these relatively novel therapy in SLE and SS.References:[1]Bertsias GK, Tektonidou M, Amoura Z, et al. Joint European League Against Rheumatism and European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association (EULAR/ERA-EDTA) recommendations for the management of adult and paediatric lupus nephritis. ANN RHEUM DIS 2012;71:1771-1782.Acknowledgments:None.Disclosure of Interests:None declared
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Tu L, Xie Y, Lv Q, Yang M, Liao Z, Cao S, Wei Q, Gu J. AB0727 WORK OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS PATIENTS IN CHINA. Ann Rheum Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.1650] [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: 11/03/2022]
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Background:Poorer work productivity due to pain and functional impairment is commonly seen in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients, which may contribute to huge social economic burden. However, data about work outcomes and associated factors in Chinese AS patients were barely reported.Objectives:To assess work outcomes and identify factors associated with poor work productivity in patients with AS in China.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted in China. Adult patients (aged ≥ 18 years) fulfilled the 1984 New York modified criteria of AS were enrolled from rheumatology center from Jan 2017 to Aug 2017. All participants completed questionnaires about socio-demographic characteristics, disease characteristics, quality of life and the Work productivity and activity impairment questionnaire in AS (WPAI:SpA) to accesses the impact of chronic health conditions on job performance and productivity. Factors associated with work outcomes were evaluated.Results:A total of 91 patients with AS were included: 87.8% males, 78.02% employed, mean age and disease duration of 30 and 10 years respectively. The mean (SD) activity impairment of all patients was 48.57% (22.02%). For patients with employed work, mean (SD) absenteeism, presenteeism and work productivity loss were 10.22% (19.44%), 43.86% (22.48%) and 47.92% (25.81%) respectively. In multivariable analysis, activity impairment was associated with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) (P<0.01) and Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life (ASQoL) (P<0.01). Absenteeism was associated with disease duration (P=0.03). Presenteeism was associated with disease duration (P=0.04), BASFI (P<0.01) and ASQoL (P<0.01). Work productivity loss was associated with BASFI (P<0.01) and ASQoL (P<0.01).Conclusion:Longer disease duration, reduced physical function and poorer quality of life are associated with reduced work productivity in Chinese AS patients.References:[1]Boonen A, van der Heijde D, Landewe R, Spoorenberg A, Schouten H, Rutten-van Molken M, et al. Work status and productivity costs due to ankylosing spondylitis: comparison of three European countries. Annals of the rheumatic diseases. 2002;61(5):429-37.[2]Martindale J, Shukla R, Goodacre J. The impact of ankylosing spondylitis/axial spondyloarthritis on work productivity. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2015;29(3):512-23.[3]Castillo-Ortiz JD, Ramiro S, Landewe R, van der Heijde D, Dougados M, van den Bosch F, et al. Work Outcome in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: Results From a 12-Year Followup of an International Study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2016;68(4):544-52.[4]Sag S, Nas K, Sag MS, Tekeoglu I, Kamanli A. Relationship of work disability between the disease activity, depression and quality of life in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2018;31(3):499-505.[5]Goh Y, Kwan YH, Leung YY, Fong W, Cheung PP. A cross-sectional study on factors associated with poor work outcomes in patients with axial spondyloarthritis in Singapore. Int J Rheum Dis. 2019;22(11):2001-8.Disclosure of Interests:None declared
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Yang M, Lv Q, Wei Q, Gu J. AB0049 IMMUNE DYSFUNCTION IN ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS (AS) AND THE POTENTIAL OF TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR-Α (TNF-α) INHIBITOR ANBAINUO AS AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT. Ann Rheum Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.5119] [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: 11/04/2022]
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Background:Studies into ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and its relationship with immune function are controversial, and the correlation between the efficacy of TNF-α inhibitor and changes in immune function is unclear.Objectives:We conducted a prospective study of T-cell and B-cell subset distribution and analyzed lymphocyte function in AS patients to further clarify changes to the immune system caused by AS and to explore resistance that could contribute to relapse after treatment.Methods:A total of 40 immune cells were tested with flow cytometry, and the results of 105 HC (healthy control) subjects, 177 active-stage AS patients, and 23 AS cases before and after 12 weeks of Anbainuo therapy were analyzed.Results:Compared with the HC group, the proportion of immune cells, such as naïve and central memory CD4+T cells, in AS increased (p<0.0001), but effector memory and terminally differentiated CD4+T cells were decreased (p<0.01 and 0.0001, respectively). Naïve, central memory, and effector memory CD8+T cells were increased (p<0.0001, 0.001, and 0.01, respectively), but terminally differentiated CD8+T cells were decreased (p<0.0001). Th1 cells (helper T cells-1), Tfh1 cells (follicular helper T cells-1), Tc1 cells (cytotoxic T cells-1), and Tregs (regulatory T cells) were lower (p<0.01, 0.05, 0.0001, and 0.001, respectively), but Th17 cells, Tfh17 cells, and Tc cells were higher (p<0.001, 0.0001 and 0.001, respectively). The proportions of total B cells and class-switched B cells were increased (p<0.05), but non-switched B cells, plasma cells, memory B cells, and immature Bregs (regulatory B cells) were lower (p<0.01, 0.0001, 0.0001, and 0.0001, respectively). After Anbainuo therapy, the percentage of Tregs and B10 cells (IL-10-producing regulatory B cells) had increased (p<0.01and 0.05, respectively), and the increase in Tregs was positively correlated with the decrease in CRP (C-reactive protein) (r= 0.489, p=0.018).Conclusion:We found that, in terms of both innate and acquired immunity, active-stage AS patients have an immunity imbalance involving multiple types of immune cells, including CD4+T cells, CD8+T cells, Th cells, Tfh cells, Tc cells, Tregs, Bregs, and B cells. Anbainuo can not only help to inhibit disease activity and partial immune function imbalance in AS but can also increase the number of negative regulatory cells in inflammation.References:[1]Long, S., et al., High frequency of circulating follicular helper T cells is correlated with B cell subtypes in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Exp Ther Med, 2018. 15(5): p. 4578-4586.[2]An, H., et al., The absolute counts of peripheral T lymphocyte subsets in patient with ankylosing spondylitis and the effect of low-dose interleukin-2. Medicine (Baltimore), 2019. 98(15): p. e15094.Acknowledgments:Thanks to Professor Zhinan Yin for his support and assistance with this studyDisclosure of Interests:None declared
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Fan J, Wu H, Chen G, Lv Q, Shi C, Ma X, Gao H, Palling D. 0638 Evaluation of an Oral Drug Pyridostigmine Bromide in Patients with Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsaa056.634] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Introduction
A randomized, double-blind, cross-over, placebo-controlled clinical study with pyridostigmine bromide (PYD) in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients ranging from mild to moderate disease was conducted to evaluate its clinical efficacy and safety.
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Six diagnosed male patients with averages of age 48 yr (38 - 57 yr), BMI 28 (26 - 33), AHI 19.2 (15 - 26.2), minimum oxygen saturation (Min SaO2) 81% (75 - 87%) were enrolled to the study. The study consisted one-night acclimatization period followed immediately by a 2-night double-blind treatment period when subjects received either a single dose of PYD (a cholinesterase inhibitor, 90 mg) or placebo before sleep. Subjects were required to maintain in a supine position, and monitored by a standard polysomnography all the time. Sleep questionnaires (The SMH Sleep Questionnaire and ESS) were taken daily immediately after sleep and at the evening to evaluate the sleep satisfaction and the day-time quality, respectively. Safety of the drug was monitored and evaluated.
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Reductions of AHI (28.1%, p < 0.01), apnea index (37.2%, p < 0.05), % of total apnea/hypopnea time (36.4%, p < 0.05) were observed in the treatment group compared with the placebo between 2-7 hours of sleep. Min SaO2 was increased, no change, or decreased by PYD in 3, 2, or 1 subject(s), respectively. PYD was generally well tolerated with minimum minor incidents. Subjects reported to have more satisfied sleep and more clear-headed in the treatment night, and more energy, more concentrated and less sleepy during the daytime following the treatment night.
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This study demonstrated the initial effectiveness of the PYD treatment for OSA, indicating that it may provide a new treatment option if the efficacy can be maintained in a large-scale clinical trial.
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- Pfantastic Med Res, Cresskill, NJ
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- Emergency General Hospital, Beijing, CHINA
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- Emergency General Hospital, Beijing, CHINA
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- Emergency General Hospital, Beijing, CHINA
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- Meitan University, Beijing, CHINA
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- Liang Xiang Hospital, Beijing, CHINA
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- Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, CHINA
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Du Z, Wang Y, Lv Q. 167P TRIP13 is upregulated in liver metastasis of breast cancer and is a potential poor prognostic indicator of metastatic relapse. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.03.267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Li J, Dong JN, Zhao Z, Lv Q, Yun B, Liu JQ, Cai XY. Expression of sodium/iodide transporters and thyroid stimulating hormone receptors in thyroid cancer patients and its correlation with iodine nutrition status and pathology. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2019; 22:4573-4580. [PMID: 30058701 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_201807_15513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between the expression of sodium/iodide transporter (NIS) and thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) and iodine nutritional status in patients with thyroid carcinoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS 146 cases of thyroid cancer in Shanghai Gongli Hospital, the Second Military Medical University between February and December 2014 were selected as thyroid cancer group, 120 cases of normal thyroid morphology examined by thyroid ultrasound at the same period were selected as normal group. General information and thyroid function of two groups were recorded and analyzed. H&E staining was used to perform histopathological study on both normal group and thyroid cancer group, and immunohistochemistry was used to detect NIS and TSHR protein expression and position. Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used for quantitative detection of NIS and TSHR mRNA in the two groups, and the relationship between iodine nutrition and NIS and TSHR expression in thyroid cancer patients was studied. The expression of NIS and TSHR in each group was detected by Western blotting, and the difference in NIS and TSHR expression was analyzed by SPSS 17.0 statistical software. RESULTS The difference of serum total triiodothyronine (TT3), total thyroxine (TT4), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels between the normal group and the thyroid cancer group was statistically significant (p < 0.05). H&E staining showed that the histopathology of the thyroid cancer group was significantly different from that of the normal group. Immunohistochemistry showed the positive expression of NIS and TSHR in thyroid cancer group. The expression of NIS and TSHR mRNA and protein in thyroid cancer patients was significantly lower than that in normal group detected by RT-PCR and Western blotting. Analysis of variance showed that the difference of NIS and TSHR expression between the two groups was statistically significant (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS These findings indicated that the expression of NIS and TSHR in thyroid cancer is closely related to iodine nutritional status, which has important research value.
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Gongli Hospital, the Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, PR China.
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Li H, Lv Q, Ma C, Qu J, Cai F, Deng J, Huang J, Ran P, Shi T, Chen Q. Metabolite Profiling and Transcriptome Analyses Provide Insights into the Flavonoid Biosynthesis in the Developing Seed of Tartary Buckwheat ( Fagopyrum tataricum). J Agric Food Chem 2019; 67:11262-11276. [PMID: 31509416 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b03135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) seeds are rich in flavonoids. However, the detailed flavonoid compositions and the molecular basis of flavonoid biosynthesis in tartary buckwheat seeds remain largely unclear. Here, we performed a combined metabolite profiling and transcriptome analysis to identify flavonoid compositions and characterize genes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis in the developing tartary buckwheat seeds. In total, 234 flavonoids, including 10 isoflavones, were identified. Of these, 80 flavonoids were significantly differential accumulation during seed development. Transcriptome analysis indicated that most structural genes and some potential regulatory genes of flavonoid biosynthesis were significantly differentially expressed in the course of seed development. Correlation analysis between transcriptome and metabolite profiling shown that the expression patterns of some differentially expressed structural genes and regulatory genes were more consistent with the changes in flavonoids profiles during seed development and promoted one SG7 subgroup R2R3-MYB transcription factors (FtPinG0009153900.01) was identified as the key regulatory gene of flavonoid biosynthesis. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the mechanism of flavonoid biosynthesis in tartary buckwheat seeds and the further development of tartary buckwheat health products.
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology , Guizhou Normal University , Guiyang 550001 , China
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- School of Big Data and Computer Science , Guizhou Normal University , Guiyang 550025 , China
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- College of Agriculture , Henan University of Science and Technology , Luoyang 471023 , China
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- Maize Research Institute , Sichuan Agricultural University , Chengdu 611130 , China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology , Guizhou Normal University , Guiyang 550001 , China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology , Guizhou Normal University , Guiyang 550001 , China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology , Guizhou Normal University , Guiyang 550001 , China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology , Guizhou Normal University , Guiyang 550001 , China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology , Guizhou Normal University , Guiyang 550001 , China
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- Research Center of Buckwheat Industry Technology , Guizhou Normal University , Guiyang 550001 , China
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Guan G, Lei L, Lv Q, Gong Y, Yang L. Curcumin attenuates palmitic acid-induced cell apoptosis by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress in H9C2 cardiomyocytes. Hum Exp Toxicol 2019; 38:655-664. [PMID: 30859861 DOI: 10.1177/0960327119836222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Diabetic cardiomyopathy is mediated by multiple molecular mechanisms including endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Curcumin, a phenolic compound, has cytoprotective properties, but its potential protective action against diabetic cardiomyopathy and the related molecular mechanisms are not fully elucidated. In this study, we evaluated the effects of curcumin on cell viability and apoptosis in palmitic acid (PA)-treated H9C2 cardiomyocytes and investigated the signaling pathways involved. Treatment with PA reduced cell viability, induced apoptosis, enhanced apoptosis-related protein expression (Caspase 3 and BCL-2 associated X protein (BAX)), and activated ER stress marker protein expression (glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78) and CCAAT/enhancer binding protein homologous protein (CHOP)). Curcumin attenuated PA-induced reduction in cell viability and activation of apoptosis, Caspase 3 activity, BAX, CHOP, and GRP78 expression. 4-Phenylbutyric acid (4-PBA) attenuated the PA-induced effects on cell viability and apoptosis, similar to curcumin. Both curcumin and 4-PBA also attenuated PA-induced increase in ER stress protein (CHOP and GRP78) expression. Curcumin also protected against cytotoxicity, apoptosis, and ER stress induced by thapsigargin. These findings indicate that PA triggers apoptosis in H9C2 cells via ER stress pathways and curcumin protects against this phenomenon.
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- G Guan
- 1 Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China.,2 Key Laboratory of System Bio-medicine of Jiangxi Province, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- 1 Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China.,2 Key Laboratory of System Bio-medicine of Jiangxi Province, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- 3 College of Biology and Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin, Guangxi, China
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- 1 Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China.,4 College of Basic Medical Science, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- 2 Key Laboratory of System Bio-medicine of Jiangxi Province, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China.,4 College of Basic Medical Science, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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Du Z, Lv Q. The relationship between lymphocyte cytosolic protein 1 expression and endocrine therapy drug resistance in elderly patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Breast 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9776(19)30246-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Zhou YT, Lv Q. KDM4B and CEP55 associated with target organ metastasis in breast cancer patients with early relapse. Breast 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9776(19)30241-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Wang Y, Lv Q. Preliminary study on the genes related to the development of breast cancer. Breast 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9776(19)30173-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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AIMS The underlying mechanisms of vitamin D receptor (VDR) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) genetic variation associated with bone mineral density and osteoporosis remain uncertain. This study aimed to investigate the association of VDR and OPG gene polymorphism as well as gene-gene interaction and their haplotype combination with the risk of osteoporosis. METHODS Polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism was carried out for single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) detection. Generalized multifactor dimension reduction (GMDR) is used to identify the interaction. SHEsis software evaluated the haplotype and logistic regression was performed to assess the association between the SNPs within the VDR and OPG genes and osteoporosis. RESULTS The risk of osteoporosis in the VDR-rs2228570 polymorphism T-allele carriers was significantly higher than that in CC (CT/TT versus CC) individuals (adjusted odds ratio [OR] [95% confidence interval (CI)] = 1.76 [1.33-2.22]). The risk of osteoporosis was also higher in the G-allele carrier of the OPG-rs3102735 polymorphism than in individuals with the AA genotype (AG/GG vs. AA) (adjusted OR [95% CI] = 1.65 [1.27-2.14]). However, after adjusting for sex, age, and waist circumference covariates, no significant association of VDR-rs17879735 and OPG-rs2073618 with the osteoporosis risk was revealed. The GMDR method identified that gene-gene interactions were significant, but not for gene/AO interaction. Haplotypes were analyzed with SHEsis software. We did not detect a high-risk haplotype combination associated with osteoporosis. CONCLUSIONS Both VDR-rs2228570-T and OPG-rs3102735-G and their interactions are related to the increased risk of osteoporosis.
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- a Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics , Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology , Beijing , China
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- a Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics , Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology , Beijing , China
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- a Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics , Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology , Beijing , China
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- a Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics , Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology , Beijing , China
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- a Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics , Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology , Beijing , China
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- a Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics , Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology , Beijing , China
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Wu H, Zhang H, Lv Q, Qin Y, Fang F, Wei Y. 0333 A Novel Rat Model of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsy061.332] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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- H Wu
- ENT & HN Surgery Dept, Beijing An Zhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, CHINA
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- The Beijing Key Laboratory of Upper Airway Dysfunction Related Cardiovascular Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Beijing, CHINA
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- ENT & HN Surgery Dept, Beijing An Zhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, CHINA
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- The Beijing Key Laboratory of Upper Airway Dysfunction Related Cardiovascular Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Beijing, CHINA
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- Sleep Medical Center, Beijing An Zhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, CHINA
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- ENT & HN Surgery Dept, Beijing An Zhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, CHINA
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Cheng L, Sun B, Xiong Y, Hu L, Gao L, Lv Q, Zhou M, Li J, Chen X, Zhang W, Zhou HH. The minor alleles HCP5 rs3099844 A and PSORS1C1 rs3131003 G are associated with allopurinol-induced severe cutaneous adverse reactions in Han Chinese: a multicentre retrospective case-control clinical study. Br J Dermatol 2018; 178:e191-e193. [PMID: 29193002 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.16151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- L Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510060, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Department of Oncology, Cancer Institute, Changsha Central Hospital, Changsha, 410004, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, China
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Ambrogio C, Kohler J, Zhou Z, Wang H, Paranal R, Capelletti M, Caffarra C, Li S, Lv Q, Gondi S, Hunter J, Chiarle R, Santamaría D, Westover K, Jänne P. P3.02-066 Wild-Type KRAS Mediates Growth Inhibition and Resistance to MEK Inhibitors through Dimerization with Mutant KRAS in Lung Adenocarcinoma. J Thorac Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2017.09.1595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ambrogio C, Kohler J, Zhou Z, Wang H, Paranal R, Capelletti M, Caffarra C, Li S, Lv Q, Santamaria D, Westover K, Jänne P. Wild-type KRAS mediates growth inhibition and resistance to MEK inhibitors through dimerization with mutant KRAS in lung adenocarcinoma. Ann Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdx361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Lv Q, Lin HC, Shi S, Sun X, Christensen RN, Blue TE, Yoder G, Wilson D, Sabharwall P. Experimental Study of DRACS Thermal Performance in a Low-Temperature Test Facility. NUCL TECHNOL 2017. [DOI: 10.13182/nt16-41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Q. Lv
- The Ohio State University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Program, 201 W. 19th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Program, 201 W. 19th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Program, 201 W. 19th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Program, 201 W. 19th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Program, 201 W. 19th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Program, 201 W. 19th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
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- Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831
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- Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831
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- Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831
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Zhang XJ, Lv Q, Min LH, Cao XH, Li XJ. Effect of developmental stage of embryos at freezing on live birth outcomes after frozen embryo transfer. Cryo Letters 2017; 38:399-406. [PMID: 29734407] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Purpose Our objective was to evaluate the birth outcomes of FET from different developmental stage of embryo at freezing (Day 3, Day 5 and Day 6). Methods All vitrified-warmed day 3 (D3) and day 5/6 (D5, D6) embryo transfers during the time period from January 2013 until December 2015 were included in the study. The Birthweight, Low birthweight (LBW), sexual distinction, gestation and for singleton births and twins conceived by FET were compared retrospectively between three cryopreservation strategies utilizing either D3, D5 or D6 embryo freezing. All embryos were vitrified by Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), Ethylene glycol (EG) and Sucrose used as Cryoprotectants and using Cryoleaf as the receptacles. Results A total of 993 infants from 771 women. The length of embryos storage was 3-38 months, with a median of 8 months. For singleton, birthweight from D5 and D6 blastocysts transfers were significantly heavier than for D3 cleavage-stage embryos transfers (P =0.0065 P =0.0006). For twins, birthweight from D6 blastocysts transfers were significantly heavier than for D5 blastocysts transfers (P =0.0044), and children born after D3 were at a signigicantly increased risk of being born a LBW. Conclusions Birthweights from FET are influenced by developmental stage of embryos at freezing, which were lower for cleavage-stage embryos transfer than blastocysts transfer after FET in singletons. The birth rate of LBW infants was higher in the twins. The study was small so there may be other factors than cryopreservation which affected outcomes. A higher sample size or a multi-centre prospective randomized design could be used in future studies to corroborate the current findings.
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- Department of assisted reproductive medical center, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of assisted reproductive medical center, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of assisted reproductive medical center, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of assisted reproductive medical center, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of assisted reproductive medical center, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Chen X, Lv Q, Liu Y, Deng W. Construction of recombinant adenovirus Ad-rat PLCγ2 and its effects on apoptosis of rat liver cell BRL-3A in vitro. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand) 2016; 62:45-50. [PMID: 27755951] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2016] [Accepted: 09/06/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Although the role of PLCγ2 in apoptotic response has been reported, too little is known about whether PLCγ2 induces liver cell apoptosis during liver regeneration. Therefore, this study firstly packaged Ad-PLCγ2 recombinant adenovirus and primarily evaluated its effect on apoptosis of rat liver cell BRL-3A in vitro. Following ten days of co-transfection of pHBAd-MCMV-GFP-PLCγ2 and pHBAd-BHG into HEK293 cells, viral cytopathic effect (CPE) was apparent. Following three rounds of amplification, tissue culture infectious dose 50 (TCID50) assay showed that the titer value reached 1×1010 PFU/mL. After 24 h of transfection of recombinant adenovirus into BRL-3A cells, transfection efficiency of adenovirus into BRL-3A cells was above 90% when obsereved under fluorescent microscopy. qRT-PCR and Western blot assays showed mRNA and protein levels of PLCγ2 were significantly elevated in the transfected BRL-3A cells. Flow cytometric analysis showed that, compared with the control and Ad-GFP groups, cell apoptosis rate of Ad-PLCγ2 group were significantly increased (P<0.01), and the cell cycle in Ad-PLCγ2 group was arrested at G1 phase which was manifested by a marked increase (P<0.01) in the percentage of G1 phase cells and a great decrease (P<0.01) in the percentage of S and G2/M phase cells. It was concluded from above results that recombinant adenovirus Ad-PLCγ2 was packaged successfully, and could promote cell apoptosis by arresting the transition from G1 to S phase of BRL-3A cells.
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- X Chen
- Henan University of Science and Technology Animal Science and Technology School Luoyang China
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- Henan University of Science and Technology Animal Science and Technology School Luoyang China
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- Henan University of Science and Technology Animal Science and Technology School Luoyang China
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- Henan University of Science and Technology Animal Science and Technology School Luoyang China
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Lv Q. Glucocorticoid combined with hyaluronic acid enhance glucocorticoid receptor activity through inhibiting p-38MAPK signal pathway activation in treating acute lung injury in rats. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2016; 20:3920-3929. [PMID: 27735022] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In order to seek an effective strategy for clinical treatment of acute lung injury (ALI), we are committed to explore the effect of combination therapy of glucocorticoid and hyaluronic acid on acute lung injury caused by an endotoxin (LPS) and its mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS Adult male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were divided randomly into 5 groups: normal group (n=8); LPS group (n=8); dexamethasone +LPS group (DXMS group, n=8); hyaluronic acid+ LPS group (HA group, n=8); dexamethasone +hyaluronic acid +LPS group (DXMS+HA group, n=8). Firstly, SD rat model with acute lung injury induced by LPS was established, and injected corresponding drugs according to the plan. Then, the expression of TNF-a, IL-8, IL-10, ICAM-1 and total protein were measured by ELISA, and the HE staining was used for detected the pathological change in lung tissue. Subsequently, the water content, dry and wet ratio and permeability in lung tissues of SD rats was assayed. Finally, the expression level of the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) was detected by RT-PCR, and activation of p-p38MAPK was determined by Western blotting. RESULTS The results showed that concentration of IL-8, IL-10 and ICAM-1 was significantly increased in BALF after LPS injection, and the results from HE staining showed it had widespread inflammation. However, lung structures in SD rats with inhalation lung injury were improved significantly after the injection of dexamethasone and hyaluronic acid, and the Pa02/Fi02, blood pressure and Cdyn were also increased. Moreover, lung water content, the ratio of wet and dry lung, and lung permeability index (LPI) was decreased after having treated the SD rats with a combination of dexamethasone and hyaluronic acid, and the apoptosis index was also decreased in the rats with LPS-induced ALI. Our data also suggested that TNF-α, IL-8, IL-10, intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and total protein was significantly declined in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of rats with LPS-induced acute lung injury after treated the SD rats with a combination of dexamethasone and hyaluronic acid. In addition, the data also implied that anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting the activation of p38MAPK signal pathway induced by LPS through enhancement of the activity of GR, to further analyze the mechanism of the effect of combination therapy with dexamethasone and hyaluronic acid on acute lung injury in SD rats. CONCLUSIONS LPS-induced ALI in SD rats is relieved after treatment with a combination of dexamethasone and hyaluronic acid. In the process of its function, activated GR can represent anti-inflammatory effect and protect the lung tissue by inhibiting the activation/phosphorylation of p38MAPK, while hyaluronic acid can enhance micro-environment of alveolar tissue.
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- Department of Respiratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.
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Hu K, Lv Q, Cui F, Xu L, Jiao Y, Wang Y, Feng Q, Wang H, Huang L. A Novel Poly(L-lactide) (PLLA)/Fibroin Hybrid Scaffold to Promote Hepatocyte Viability and Decrease Macrophage Responses. J BIOACT COMPAT POL 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/0883911507079893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the hepatocellular compatibility and assess the inflammatory response of a novel hybrid scaffold of poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) and fibroin. The hybrid scaffold was obtained by freezing and lyophilizing a blend of fibroin microspheres and PLLA solution. FTIR and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis indicated that fibroin microspheres were on the surface of the hybrid scaffold. Compared to the PLLA scaffold, SEM and laser scanning confocal microscope (LSCM) analyses showed that the human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells had spread and proliferated much more in the hybrid scaffold. The MTT (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assays indicated a greater number of cells in this hybrid scaffold. Furthermore, a mouse RAW264.7 macrophages cell line was utilized to characterize and compare the mRNA profiles of TNF-alpha using real time-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The inflammatory response of the macrophages grown in the PLLA/fibroin scaffold rapidly declined compared to those in the PLLA scaffold and reached the level of cells grown in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM). The hepatocellular compatibility and lower level of inflammatory response makes the PLLA/fibroin scaffold a promising candidate for hepatic tissue engineering.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China,
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, Beijing 100071, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, Beijing 100071, People's Republic of China
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Hu K, Lv Q, Cui FZ, Feng QL, Kong XD, Wang HL, Huang LY, Li T. Biocompatible Fibroin Blended Films with Recombinant Human-like Collagen for Hepatic Tissue Engineering. J BIOACT COMPAT POL 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/0883911506060455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Recombinant human-like collagen (RHLC) was blended with fibroin to prepare a novel biocompatible film as a scaffold material for hepatic tissue engineering applications. Solution blending was used to incorporate RHLC with silk fibroin to enhance the blend films biocompatibility and hydrophilicity while maintaining elasticity. FTIR and XRD analysis indicated that hydrogen bonds had formed between fibroin and RHLC, while SEM microscopy data confirmed that homogeneous microstructures were still retained after the introduction of RHLC with fibroin. Contact angle measurements indicated that the hydrophilicity of the fibroin/RHLC films was greater after RHLC was added. The elongation at break in the wet state was not markedly changed after blending the recombinant human-like collagen, which implied that flexibility was maintained. The proliferation and viability of the cell cultures on fibroin/RHLC films were significantly enhanced compared to pure fibroin films or tissue culture plates.
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- Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P.R. China
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- Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P.R. China
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- Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P.R. China,
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- Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P.R. China
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- Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P.R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, Beijing 100071, P.R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, Beijing 100071, P.R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, Beijing 100071, P.R. China
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Jun Q, Hu Z, Li Q, Zhang P, Lv Q, Lin Z, Gu J. AB0908 A Novel Mutation in Proteoglycan-4 Underlies Camptodactyly-Arthropathy-Coxa-Vara-Pericarditis Syndrome in A Chinese Family. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.2632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Lin Z, Tong F, Hu Z, Fang L, Chen X, Lv Q, Liao Z, Gu J. AB1009 An Epidemiological Study of The Prevalence Rate of IBP and Axial SpA in The University in The South of China: Table 1. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.4660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Zheng X, Li Q, Tu L, Lv Q, Yang M, Zhang Y, Lin Z, Liao Z, Cao S, Wei Q, Qi J, Yuan R, Gu J. AB0721 The Clinical Characteristics and Associated Factors of Chinese Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.4724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Lin D, Yang W, Zhang P, Lv Q, Jin O. SAT0262 7 Cases of Chinese Juvenile Relapsing Polychondritis and Systemic Review. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.2366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Liu Y, Zhang Z, Zhang C, Deng W, Lv Q, Chen X, Huang T, Pan L. Adipose-derived stem cells undergo spontaneous osteogenic differentiation in vitro when passaged serially or seeded at low density. Biotech Histochem 2016; 91:369-76. [PMID: 27149413 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2016.1175026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are a convenient source of cells for regenerating tissue. Widespread application of ADSCs requires that they propagate efficiently and differentiate in vitro. We investigated the differentiation potential of ADSCs during long-term expansion in vitro and when the cells were seeded at low density. ADSCs were isolated from the inguinal fat pads of 3-week-old male rats, then cultured serially for 12 passages; some ADSCs at passage 3 were seeded at low density. The differentiation potential of ADSCs from passage 3 to passage 12 was assessed by their capacity for adipogenesis and osteogenesis while cultured in specific induction media. Spontaneous osteogenesis of ADSCs at passage 12 and of ADSCs that were seeded at low density was detected by western blotting, alizarin red S staining and measurement of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity. We found that with increasing passage number, the adipogenic potential of ADSCs decreased and osteogenic differentiation increased. Alizarin red S staining, bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) and runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) expressions, and ALP activity demonstrated that both ADSCs at passage 12 and those that were seeded at low density differentiated into osteoblasts without additional induction factors.
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- a College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology , Luoyang , P. R. China
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- a College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology , Luoyang , P. R. China
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- a College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology , Luoyang , P. R. China
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- a College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology , Luoyang , P. R. China
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- a College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology , Luoyang , P. R. China
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- a College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology , Luoyang , P. R. China
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- a College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology , Luoyang , P. R. China
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- a College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan University of Science and Technology , Luoyang , P. R. China
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Gong HB, Wang L, Lv Q, Wang J. Improved systolic function of rat cardiocytes during heart failure by overexpression of SERCA2a. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2016; 20:1590-1596. [PMID: 27160133] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study shows that overexpression of SERCA2a can improve the systolic function and reduce the occurr-ence of arrhythmias in cardiocytes isolated from the heart of a rat model of heart failure. MATERIALS AND METHODS An animal model of rats experiencing heart failure was established by a surgical procedure producing abdominal aortic coarctation. Cardiocytes from sacrificed rats were isolated by a collagenase digestion method. The SERCA2a adenovirus vector was transfected into the cells after 48h of culture. Overexpression of SERCA2a in cardiocytes was verified by Western Blot. Measurements were taken using a single cell dynamic edge detection system to evaluate the effects on the myocardiocyte function and calcium homeostasis. RESULTS Cardiocytes overexpressing SERCA2a displayed a stronger systolic function and lower occurrence rate of abnormal systolic rhythm than mock-transfected cardiocytes. The contraction rhythm abnormality rate percentage was 5.270 ± 1.566% vs. 3.955 ± 1.684% (p < 0.01). The time at which they reached the maximum contraction (TTP) was 0.095 ± 0.009s vs. 0.114 ± 0.008s (p < 0.01). The time at which they reached 50% of the diastolic amplitude (R50) was 0.039 ± 0.008s vs. 0.057 ± 0.010s (p < 0.01). Finally, the occurrence rate of abnormal systolic rhythm during maximal contraction was 58% vs. 81% (p < 0.01). These results show that all data were significantly improved in the SERCA2a overexpressing group, and that parameters achieved were similar to those in the sham-operated non-heart failure group. CONCLUSIONS The overexpression of SERCA2a in cardiocytes during heart failure significantly improves cell function and arrhythmia occurrence.
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- Department of Cardiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Cardiovascular Disease Institute, Jiangsu, China.
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Xie MY, Lv Q, Wang J, Yin JB. Assessment of myocardial segmental function with coronary artery stenosis in multi-vessel coronary disease patients with normal wall motion. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2016; 20:1582-1589. [PMID: 27160132] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To discover the impact of the various degrees of coronary artery stenosis (CAD) on the left ventricular systolic dysfunction in steady state with quantitative analysis of the regional systolic myocardium in longitudinal, radial and circumferential direction in patients with coronary artery disease by two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging (STI). PATIENTS AND METHODS Forty-three normal wall motion-multi vessel coronary artery disease (NWM-MVD) patients labeled as the experimental groups and forty-two subjects with little risk of CAD marked as the control group were enrolled in this study. The two-dimensional STI was obtained in the apical long axis and three levels of the short axis of the left ventricle. The left ventricular wall was divided into 18 segments. The affected myocardia were divided into three groups: group B (coronary stenosis degree ≤50%), group C (coronary stenosis degree 50%-99%)and group D (coronary stenosis degree ≥99%). Using the Q-analysis software, the longitudinal, radial and circumferential systolic strain (SL, SR, SC) and strain ratio (SrL, SrR, SrC) of the myocardium were analyzed. RESULTS The bradycardia in the NWM-MVD group is greater than that in the control group (16/43 vs. 7/42, p <0.05). Compared with the control group, the SL and SR of group B, group C and group D decreased significantly (p <0.05). Compared with group C, the SL of group D also decreased significantly (p <0.05). However, there was no SC difference among the four groups. Meanwhile, compared with group A, the SrL, SrR and SrC of group B, group C and group D decreased significantly (p <0.05). Compared with group A, group B and group C, the SrL and SrC of group D also decreased (p <0.05). Compared with group A and group C, the SrR of group D decreased. The SrL was equal to 1.085 for the cut-off value, and the sum (1.348) of sensitivity (0.673) and specificity (0.675) were the greatest. Bland-Altman analysis showed that there was myocardium conformity of in both the multi-vessel CAD patients and the control subjects. CONCLUSIONS Myocardial systolic function was impaired in the MVD patients of group B (coronary stenosis degree ≤50%), group C (coronary stenosis degree 50%-99%)and group D (coronary stenosis degree ≥99%), especially the longitudinal and radial systolic function, even though they had normal wall motion. The SrL equaled 1.085 for the cut-off value, and the sums (1.348) of sensitivity (0.673) and specificity (0.675) were the greatest. Bradycardia might be a compensatory mechanism in NWM-MVD patients.
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- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Xiangyang Hospital Affiliated to Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.
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Lv Q, Gong L, Zhang T, Ye J, Chai L, Ni C, Mao Y. Prognostic value of circulating tumor cells in metastatic breast cancer: a systemic review and meta-analysis. Clin Transl Oncol 2016; 18:322-30. [PMID: 26260915 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-015-1372-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [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: 07/17/2015] [Accepted: 07/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) remains the main cause of cancer-related death, and the clinical significance and prognostic role of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in metastatic breast cancer are still controversial. Here, we conducted a meta-analysis to clarify the correlation between CTCs and the clinicopathological features and prognosis of MBC. METHODS We performed a comprehensive search of Pubmed and the ISI Web of Science through December 2014. Only articles that focused on MBC patients and detected CTCs using the CellSearch system were included. The associations between CTCs and survival rate and clinicopathological parameters, including molecular pattern, metastatic region and treatment response, were evaluated. RESULTS This meta-analysis included 24 studies (3701 MBC patients), 13 prospective studies and 11 retrospective studies. We found that CTCs were more frequently detected with HER2 + primary tumors (pooled RR = 0.73, 95 % CI = 0.63-0.84). Additionally, higher CTC numbers indicated a worse treatment response (RR = 0.56, 95 % CI = 0.40-0.79), poorer PFS (RR = 0.64, 95 % CI = 0.56-0.73) and poorer OS (RR = 0.69, 95 % CI = 0.64-0.75) in MBC patients. CONCLUSION Based on these results, we propose that HER2 positivity could be a significant risk factor for the presence of CTCs. Additionally, CTCs have a significant prognostic value for MBC patients. Therefore, CTCs should be continually monitored to guide the treatment of MBC patients, especially those with HER2 + primary tumors.
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- Cancer Institute (Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Intervention, National Ministry of Education, Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Medical Sciences), The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Affiliated Cixi Hospital of Wenzhou Medical College, Cixi, 315300, China
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- Cancer Institute (Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Intervention, National Ministry of Education, Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Medical Sciences), The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Cancer Institute (Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Intervention, National Ministry of Education, Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Medical Sciences), The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, First Affiliated Hospital, Medical School, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, 310004, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, First Affiliated Hospital, Medical School, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, China.
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Hu Z, Xu M, Wang Q, Qi J, Lv Q, Gu J. Colour Doppler ultrasonography can be used to detect the changes of sacroiliitis and peripheral enthesitis in patients with ankylosing spondylitis during adalimumab treatment. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2015; 33:844-850. [PMID: 26321072] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2015] [Accepted: 05/28/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate whether colour Doppler ultrasonography (CDUS) can be used to detect the effect of adalimumab on sacroiliitis and peripheral enthesitis in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). METHODS AS patients (n=41) received 40 mg adalimumab every other week for 24 weeks. BASDAI, BASFI, CRP, MRI examinations of the sacroiliac joints (SIJs) and CDUS examinations of both SIJs and 10 peripheral entheseal sites were taken at baseline, week 12, and week 24. We scored the MR images by SPARCC method, recorded the resistive index (RI) value of SIJs and graded the blood signal on a semi quantitative 0-3 scale. We also scored lesions of peripheral entheses seen by CDUS. We analysed the associations between the results of CDUS and clinical indices and MRI data. RESULTS Significant reduction in mean CDUS score of SIJs and peripheral enthesitis and increase in mean RI value were observed in AS patients treated with adalimumab for 12 weeks and 24 weeks as compared with baseline (all p<0.05). The CDUS scores of SIJs and peripheral enthesitis positively related with clinical assessments (including BASDAI, BASFI, and CRP), while the RI value negatively related with them at all visits (all p<0.05). The results of CDUS also correlated well with the MRI data (all p<0.05) during adalimumab treatment in AS patients. CONCLUSIONS Our study found that CDUS could be used to detect the changes of sacroiliitis and peripheral enthesitis in AS patients under adalimumab therapy.
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- Department of Rheumatology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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Xie MY, Yin JB, Lv Q, Wang J. Assessment of the left ventricular systolic function in multi-vessel coronary artery disease with normal wall motion by two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2015; 19:3928-3934. [PMID: 26531281] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical value of two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography for analyzing the left ventricular systolic function in patients with multi-vessel coronary artery disease with normal wall motion (NWM-MVD). PATIENTS AND METHODS Forty-five NWM-MVD patients and thirty-six subjects with low risk of coronary artery disease (control group) were enrolled in this study. Echocardiogram images of the short axis of the left ventricle and apical long axis were obtained. The Q-analysis software was used to analyze the peak systolic strain of the left ventricular segments and the global longitudinal strain (GLS). We calculated the left ventricular global circumferential strain (GCS) and the radial strain (GRS), as well as the longitudinal, radial and circumferential strain of the basal (Bas-GLS, Bas-GCS, Bas-GRS), middle (Mid-GLS, Mid-GCS, Mid-GRS) and apical segments (Ap-GLS, Ap-GCS, Ap-GRS). RESULTS (1) The coronary occlusion or subtotal occlusion were visible in 85.71% of the NWM-MVD patients. (2) The heart rate of the NWM-MVD patients was lower than that of the control group [(61.78 ± 6.76) beats/min vs. (66.13 ± 6.24) beats/min, p < 0.05]. The conventional ultrasonic measurement indices are similar between the NWM-MVD group and the control group (p > 0.05). (3) Compared with the control group, the GLS, Bas-GLS, Mid-GLS, Bas-GCS, Mid-GCS, GRS and Bas-GRS were lower in the NWM-MVD group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The longitudinal, circumferential and radial systolic functions of the NWM-MVD patients were impaired at different degrees.
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- Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Xiangyang Hospital Affiliated to Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.
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Ma CH, Lv Q, Yu YX, Zhang Y, Kong D, Niu KR, Yi CQ. Protective effects of tumor necrosis factor-α blockade by adalimumab on articular cartilage and subchondral bone in a rat model of osteoarthritis. Braz J Med Biol Res 2015; 48:863-70. [PMID: 26445328 PMCID: PMC4617111 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20154407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2014] [Accepted: 03/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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We aimed to investigate the effects of an anti-tumor necrosis factor-α antibody (ATNF) on cartilage and subchondral bone in a rat model of osteoarthritis. Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into three groups: sham-operated group (n=8); anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT)+normal saline (NS) group (n=8); and ACLT+ATNF group (n=8). The rats in the ACLT+ATNF group received subcutaneous injections of ATNF (20 μg/kg) for 12 weeks, while those in the ACLT+NS group received NS at the same dose for 12 weeks. All rats were euthanized at 12 weeks after surgery and specimens from the affected knees were harvested. Hematoxylin and eosin staining, Masson's trichrome staining, and Mankin score assessment were carried out to evaluate the cartilage status and cartilage matrix degradation. Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-13 immunohistochemistry was performed to assess the cartilage molecular metabolism. Bone histomorphometry was used to observe the subchondral trabecular microstructure. Compared with the rats in the ACLT+NS group, histological and Mankin score analyses showed that ATNF treatment reduced the severity of the cartilage lesions and led to a lower Mankin score. Immunohistochemical and histomorphometric analyses revealed that ATNF treatment reduced the ACLT-induced destruction of the subchondral trabecular microstructure, and decreased MMP-13 expression. ATNF treatment may delay degradation of the extracellular matrix via a decrease in MMP-13 expression. ATNF treatment probably protects articular cartilage by improving the structure of the subchondral bone and reducing the degradation of the cartilage matrix.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai First People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, CN
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- Department of Radiology, Tong Ji Hospital, Tong Ji University, Shanghai, CN
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai First People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, CN
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai First People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, CN
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai First People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, CN
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai First People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, CN
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai First People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, CN
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