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2. Symmetry reduction induced by argon tagging gives access to low-lying excited states of FeH + in the overtone region of the Fe-H stretching mode.
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Jin S, Juanes M, van der Linde C, Ončák M, and Beyer MK
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Iron is the most abundant transition metal in the interstellar medium (ISM), and is thought to be involved in a variety of astrochemical processes. Here, we present the infrared multiple photon dissociation (IRMPD) spectra of Ar
1,2 FeH+ and their deuterated isotopologues in the region of 2240-14 000 cm-1 . The Fe-H overtone stretching mode in ArFeH+ and Ar2 FeH+ is observed at 3636 ± 28 cm-1 and 3659 ± 13 cm-1 , respectively. Deuteration shifts these bands to 2618 ± 31 cm-1 and 2650 ± 14 cm-1 in ArFeD+ and Ar2 FeD+ , respectively. Additionally, the spectra of Ar2 FeH+ and Ar2 FeD+ feature broad transitions at ∼2200-4000 cm-1 and ∼4500-6500 cm-1 . We assign these bands to electronic transitions from the thermally populated X5 A2 /X'5 A1 ground state manifold into the A'5 B2 and B5 A1 states, which we model with multi-reference quantum chemical calculations including spin-orbit coupling. The calculations show that these transitions are symmetry forbidden in FeH+ and in the equilibrium geometry of ArFeH+ /ArFeD+ , while the zero-point oscillation of the bending mode of the triatomic molecule leads to some oscillator strength. Upon addition of the second argon atom, the transitions become weakly allowed in the equilibrium geometry of Ar2 FeH+ /Ar2 FeD+ due to symmetry reduction from C∞v to C2v .- Published
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3. Characterization of renal damage in Wilson's disease-Detailed analysis of 20 Chinese cases.
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Jin S, Sun Z, Fang X, and Yang W
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- Humans, Male, Female, Adult, Young Adult, Adolescent, China, Kidney Diseases etiology, Kidney Diseases pathology, Child, Middle Aged, East Asian People, Hepatolenticular Degeneration complications, Copper
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Objective: Copper metabolism disorder disease is thought to contribute to renal symptoms in Wilson's disease (WD). Nonetheless, there remains limited knowledge regarding the precise characteristics of renal damage in individuals with Wilson's disease, encompassing clinical presentations, biochemical indicators, imaging findings, and renal histopathological alterations., Methods: In this study, 20 patients diagnosed with Wilson's disease and renal involvement were enrolled in our hospital. These patients met the validated European criteria for Wilson's disease, and those with primary kidney disease or secondary renal damage caused by other underlying conditions were excluded. The baseline data of patients were collected. Various biochemical and hematological parameters were monitored. Biochemical examinations were measured using an automatic biochemistry analyzer, blood routines were tested by flow cytometry analysis, 24-h urine copper was tested by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Besides, CER was measured by turbidimetric immunoassay with a Hitachi 7020 automatic biochemical analyzer (the intraplate and interplate coefficients of variation were 2.7% and 5.13% respectively). Copper oxidase was tested by colorimetric method using p-phenylenediamine hydrochloride (the intraplate and interplate coefficients of variation were both <10%). Diagnostic criteria for Wilson's disease and kidney damage were established based on the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) and CKD Epidemiology Collaboration guidelines, respectively. Statistical analysis was carried out using t-tests and χ
2 tests in SPSS 22.0 software. Significant differences were considered when P<0.05., Results: In those patients with Wilson's disease-related renal damage, edema, gross hematuria, oliguria, and lumbar pain were present in most patients. Microscopic haematuria and proteinuria were also observed in 19 patients. Compared to patients without renal involvement, those with renal complications exhibited a significant increase in white blood cell (WBC) and neutrophil counts (P<0.05). Additionally, patients with renal damage showed a noteworthy rise in both diastolic and systolic blood pressure, along with a significant reduction in hemoglobin levels (P<0.05). Color Doppler ultrasound results revealed diffuse lesions in both kidneys in 12 patients, renal cysts were identified in 5 patients, and 2 patients exhibited abnormal renal blood flow signals. Meanwhile, varying degrees of IgA, IgM, IgG-based immunoglobulins, complement C3 and C1q deposition in the glomerular mesangial area were detected by immunofluorescence. Furthermore, renal puncture biopsy results revealed a spectrum of findings, including minimal change nephrosis in 1 case, IgA nephropathy in 3 cases, atypical membranous proliferative nephropathy in 2 cases, and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in 1 case., Conclusion: This study comprehensively elucidates the distinct attributes of renal damage related to Wilson's disease, while also speculating that renal dysfunction in Wilson's disease could be linked to immune complex deposition. Depending on the underlying pathogenesis, kidney injury associated with Wilson's disease can be classified as primary or secondary. To slow down the progression of renal impairment, it is essential to undergo a renal biopsy pathological examination as early as possible to clarify the type of impairment and take the appropriate treatment., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)- Published
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4. Citizen attitudes towards the environment and association with perceived threats to the countryside: Evidence from countries in five European biogeographic zones.
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Stewart-Knox BJ, Bunting BP, Jin S, Tindale S, Vicario-Modroño V, Miškolci S, Ojo M, Sánchez-Zamora P, Gallardo-Cobos R, Newell-Price P, Sonnovelt M, Hunter E, and Frewer LJ
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- Humans, Male, Female, Adult, Middle Aged, Europe, Surveys and Questionnaires, Czech Republic, Spain, Young Adult, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Aged, Adolescent, Attitude, Conservation of Natural Resources
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Citizens play a crucial role in attaining the United Nations 2030 sustainable development goals (SDGs). There is growing awareness of the importance of understanding citizen perspectives on environmental issues, in relation to developing and maintaining sustainable lifestyles, and in addressing perceived threats to protection and restoration of ecosystems and biodiversity. This analysis sought to understand people's attitudes towards environmental conservation, how they relate to perceived threats to the countryside, and to determine how attitudes and perceived threats vary demographically and between countries. A survey was administered to citizens (quota sampled on age, gender, education, and split between rural and urban residency) across five countries representative of differing biogeographical regions (N = 3,190): Czech Republic (n = 649) (Continental); Spain (Mediterranean) (n = 623); Sweden (Boreal) (n = 645); Switzerland (Alpine) (n = 641); United Kingdom (UK) (Atlantic) (n = 632). Attitudes were measured using the Environmental Attitudes Inventory (EAI-24) on 2 factors (utilization; preservation) and perceived threat to the countryside on 1-factor (15 items). Multigroup regression analysis indicated that preservationist attitudes were associated with greater perceived threat to the countryside in all five countries. Higher perceived threat was associated with activities linked to environmental degradation, socio-economic uncertainty and risks in agri-food supply chains in all countries. The "bad behaviour of visitors" was the greatest perceived threat in the Czech Republic, Switzerland and the UK, while "lack of young farmers taking over farming" was the greatest perceived threat in Spain and Sweden. To promote pro-environmental attitudes and obtain greater public support for policies and interventions targeting environmental conservation, communication about environmental threats is needed, together with threat mitigation measures. Raising peoples' awareness of threats to the countryside through targeted communications could promote pro-environment attitudes and potentially result in pro-environmental behaviours., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright: © 2024 Stewart-Knox et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.)
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- 2024
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5. Ranking attention multiple instance learning for lymph node metastasis prediction on multicenter cervical cancer MRI.
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Jin S, Xu H, Dong Y, Wang X, Hao X, Qin F, Wang R, and Cong F
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Purpose: In the current clinical diagnostic process, the gold standard for lymph node metastasis (LNM) diagnosis is histopathological examination following surgical lymphadenectomy. Developing a non-invasive and preoperative method for predicting LNM is necessary and holds significant clinical importance., Methods: We develop a ranking attention multiple instance learning (RA-MIL) model that integrates convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and ranking attention pooling to diagnose LNM from T2 MRI. Our RA-MIL model applies the CNNs to derive imaging features from 2D MRI slices and employs ranking attention pooling to create patient-level feature representation for diagnostic classification. Based on the MIL and attention theory, informative regions of top-ranking MRI slices from LNM-positive patients are visualized to enhance the interpretability of automatic LNM prediction. This retrospective study collected 300 female patients with cervical cancer who underwent T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning and histopathological diagnosis from one hospital (289 patients) and one open-source dataset (11 patients)., Results: Our RA-MIL model delivers promising LNM prediction performance, achieving the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.809 on the internal test set and 0.833 on the public dataset. Experiments show significant improvements in LNM status prediction using the proposed RA-MIL model compared with other state-of-the-art (SOTA) comparative deep learning models., Conclusions: The developed RA-MIL model has the potential to serve as a non-invasive auxiliary tool for preoperative LNM prediction, offering visual interpretability regarding informative MRI slices and regions in LNM-positive patients., (© 2024 The Author(s). Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics published by Wiley Periodicals, LLC on behalf of The American Association of Physicists in Medicine.)
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6. Preparation of ceftiofur-encapsulated hen-egg low-density lipoproteins and their antibacterial effects on intracellular Staphylococcus aureus.
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Zhao Y, Mao W, Liu B, Wang YF, Zhang SY, Guo LL, Qian YH, Gong ZG, Zhao JM, Yang XL, Qu GG, Hasi SR, Bai YT, and Cao JS
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- Animals, Mice, Cattle, Female, Drug Carriers chemistry, Staphylococcal Infections drug therapy, Eggs, Staphylococcus aureus drug effects, Lipoproteins, LDL metabolism, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Anti-Bacterial Agents chemistry, Cephalosporins pharmacology, Cephalosporins pharmacokinetics, Cephalosporins chemistry, Chickens
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Hen egg low-density lipoprotein (heLDL), as alternative of serum-derived LDL, was used as drug delivery system of ceftiofur (CEF). The CEF-loaded hen egg low-density lipoprotein (CEF-heLDL) with complete apolipoprotein structure and high drug loading rate was synthesized, possesses suitable particle size. CEF-heLDL undergoes cellular uptake and colocalizes with lysosomes in vitro. An intracellular infection model of the bovine endometrial epithelial cells and a coeliac-induced inflammation model of mice by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) were established, and significantly lower intracellular S. aureus levels of CEF-heLDL group than CEF-free group (P < 0.001) was observed. The antibacterial efficacy was sustained for 24 h. Up to 400 mg/kg of CEF-heLDL, 20 times the clinical practice, were intraperitoneally administrated, and no significant toxicity signs on mice were observed. HeLDLs is an effective, safe, and cheap drug carrier, and could also be used for transmembrane delivering other antibiotics., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest CJS, MW, BYT, ZSY, LB, YJL, HYL, HSSR, LPF, WYF, and Gll are co-inventors on a patent application for a fusion method for yolk low-density lipoprotein and ceftiofur, which is available for licensing. The other authors declare no competing interests., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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7. Evaluation of the safety, immunogenicity and protective effect of an attenuated Pseudomonas plecoglossicida strain ΔgacS as the live vaccine for the large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea).
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Kang TJ, Zhou SM, Xie X, Ma RR, Qian D, Jin S, and Yin F
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- Animals, Bacterial Vaccines immunology, Bacterial Vaccines administration & dosage, Pseudomonas Vaccines immunology, Pseudomonas Vaccines genetics, Immunogenicity, Vaccine, Fish Diseases immunology, Fish Diseases prevention & control, Perciformes immunology, Vaccines, Attenuated immunology, Vaccines, Attenuated administration & dosage, Pseudomonas Infections veterinary, Pseudomonas Infections prevention & control, Pseudomonas Infections immunology, Pseudomonas immunology
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Pseudomonas plecoglossicida is one of most important pathogenic bacterial species in large yellow croaker and several other commercially valuable fish species. In our previous study, a GacS deficient mutant (ΔgacS) was constructed and its virulence showed substantially attenuated. In present study, the safety, immunogenicity and protective effect of the ΔgacS were evaluated in large yellow croaker as a live-attenuated vaccine candidate. It was shown that the ΔgacS strain exhibited good safety to large yellow croaker and there was no mortality or clinical symptoms observed in all fish that infected by ΔgacS strain with the doses range from 2 × 10
5 ~107 CFU per fish via intraperitoneal injection (IP) or immersion (IM), and almost all bacteria were cleaned up in the spleen of the fish at 14-day post infection. Specific antibodies could be detected at 7-day and 14-day post infection by direct agglutination method, and the valences of antibodies and bactericidal activities of the serum were significant increased with vaccination doses and vaccination time. Moreover, the expressions of some molecules and cytokines involved in specific immune responses were detected in the ΔgacS strain immunization group and control group. After challenged by the wild-type (WT) strain XSDHY-P, the relative percentage survival (RPS) showed highly correlated with the immunized dosage regardless of vaccination methods. It showed that the RPS of the IP groups were 39.47 %, 57.89 %, 71.05 % with the immune dosage in a descending order, respectively, and the RPS of the IM groups were 26.31 %, 36.84 %, 76.31 % with the immune dosage in a descending order, respectively. In summary, the ΔgacS strain exhibited safety and good protective effect to large yellow croaker and was a potential live vaccine candidate., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)- Published
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8. From Wilson's Disease to Neurodevelopmental Disorder with Involuntary Movements, Different Genetic Interpretations in a Female Patient.
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Jin S, Sun Z, Fang X, Yang W, Fang S, and Zhang J
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- Humans, Female, Young Adult, Neurodevelopmental Disorders genetics, Neurodevelopmental Disorders diagnosis, Genetic Testing, Dyskinesias genetics, Dyskinesias physiopathology, Exome Sequencing, Hepatolenticular Degeneration genetics, Hepatolenticular Degeneration diagnosis
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Background: A 19-year-old female patient presented at 2 years of age with dysarthria, incoherent speech, and unsteady ambulation. She is prone to leaning backward when walking and has involuntary movements of the whole body. Besides, she has poor numeracy skills. She has been diagnosed with Wilson's disease (WD) in China and Japan., Objective: The objective of this study was to further clarify the diagnosis of this patient., Methods: The patient and her parents were detected with whole-exome sequencing., Results: Based on the genetic test results, genetic analyses, and clinical manifestations, a diagnosis of WD in this patient was ruled out. The patient was eventually diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorder with involuntary movements., Conclusions: This study reinterprets the genetic test results of a young female patient and leads to reflections on the genetic diagnostic criteria for WD: the Leipzig score is suitable for the diagnosis of most WD patients, and the genetic testing section of the score is of great diagnostic value. However, in some special cases, the proband and their first-degree relatives should further complete cosegregation analysis to determine the origin of the lesion gene and to verify the reliability of the genetic test. In addition, this study suggests that further improving the scoring rules of the gene testing part of the Leipzig scoring system may be more helpful in achieving an accurate diagnosis of WD. © 2024 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society., (© 2024 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.)
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9. ALDH3A1 upregulation inhibits neutrophils N2 polarization and halts oral cancer growth.
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He Y, Qu Y, Jin S, Zhang Y, and Qin L
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- Humans, Animals, Mice, Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases metabolism, Cell Line, Tumor, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell metabolism, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell genetics, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell pathology, NF-kappa B metabolism, Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt metabolism, Female, Male, Aldehyde Dehydrogenase metabolism, Aldehyde Dehydrogenase genetics, Signal Transduction, Mice, Nude, Mouth Neoplasms metabolism, Mouth Neoplasms pathology, Mouth Neoplasms genetics, Neutrophils metabolism, Tumor Microenvironment, Up-Regulation, Interleukin-8 metabolism
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Objectives: Tumor-associated neutrophils (TANs) are among the most abundant inflammatory cells in tumor microenvironment (TME). Aldehyde dehydrogenase 3A1 (ALDH3A1) is significantly reduced in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), ALDH3A1 overexpression suppresses tumorigenesis by inhibiting inflammation. This study investigated the relationship and mechanisms underlying the crosstalk between ALDH3A1 and TANs in OSCC., Materials and Methods: Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence were performed to investigate the abundance of TANs and the expression of ALDH3A1. dHL-60 were induced with tumor-conditioned media and recombinant IL-6/IL-8. The expression of key proteins in PI3K/AKT/NF-κB pathway were detected by RT-PCR and western blot. A xenograft model was utilized to examine the effect of ALDH3A1 on tumorigenicity and polarization of TANs., Results: In patients with OSCC, TANs significantly increased and were associated with a worse prognosis. Additionally, ALDH3A1 negatively correlated with TANs infiltration and especially the N2 phenotype which was the prominent part in OSCC. Furthermore, our study demonstrated that tumor-derived IL-8 drives ALDH3A1-mediated TANs N2 polarization in the TME through PI3K/AKT/NF-κB pathway in vitro and in vivo., Conclusion: Our results indicate that TANs can serve as a prognostic biomarker and ALDH3A1 could be a promising therapeutic target for regulating TANs N2 polarization in antitumor therapy., (© 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
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10. Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1): From molecular functions to clinical applications in cancer investigation.
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Qian WJ, Yan JS, Gang XY, Xu L, Shi S, Li X, Na FJ, Cai LT, Li HM, and Zhao MF
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Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) is a versatile molecule that plays a critical role in various physiological and pathological processes, particularly in tumor development where its impact is bidirectional. On the one hand, it augments the immune response by promoting immune cell migration, infiltration, and the formation of immunological synapses, thus facilitating potent antitumor effects. Simultaneously, it contributes to tumor immune evasion and influences metastasis by mediating transendothelial migration (TEM), epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and epigenetic modification of tumor cells. Despite its significant potential, the full clinical utility of ICAM-1 has yet to be fully realized. In this review, we thoroughly examine recent advancements in understanding the role of ICAM-1 in tumor development, its relevance in predicting therapeutic efficacy and prognosis, as well as the progress in clinical translational research on anti-ICAM-1-based therapies, encompassing including monoclonal antibodies, immunotherapy, antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), and conventional treatments. By shedding light on these innovative strategies, we aim to underscore ICAM-1's significance as a valuable and multifaceted target for cancer treatment, igniting enthusiasm for further research and facilitating translation into clinical applications., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no competing interests., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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11. Comprehensive investigation on the flavor difference in five types of tea from JMD (Camellia sinensis 'Jinmudan').
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Tang M, Liao X, Xu M, Zhang J, Wu X, Wei M, Jin S, Zheng Y, and Ye N
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Background: Jinmudan (JMD) is a high-aroma variety widely cultivated in China. The current study primarily focuses on the key volatile metabolites in JMD black and oolong teas, and investigates the impact of processing technologies on the aroma quality of JMD tea. However, few studies have explored the suitability of JMD for producing a certain type of tea or the characteristic quality differences among various JMD teas using multivariate statistical analysis methods., Results: The principal volatile metabolites contributing to the floral quality of JMD tea are linalool, geraniol, indole and phenethyl alcohol. In JMD black tea (BT), the key volatile metabolites include methyl salicylate, geraniol, (E)-β-ocimene and phenethyl alcohol. In JMD oolong tea (OT), the key volatile metabolites include indole, linalyl valerate and phenethyl alcohol. In JMD yellow tea (YT), the key volatile metabolites include methyl salicylate, geraniol and terpinolene. In JMD white tea (WT), the key volatile metabolites include methyl salicylate, geraniol and terpinolene. In JMD green tea (GT), the key volatile metabolites include (E)-β-ocimene, indole and geraniol. Comparative analysis and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis revealed that flavonoid biosynthesis is the primary metabolic pathway responsible for the taste differences among various tea types. GT exhibited higher levels of phloretin, dihydromyricetin and galangin. The contents of vitexin, tricetin in YT were relatively higher. The contents of aromadendrin and naringenin in BT were higher, while OT contained higher levels of kaempferol. Additionally, WT showed higher contents of 3-O-acetylpinobanksin and 3,5,7-pinobanksin., Conclusion: This study explained the reasons for the quality differences of different JMD tea and provided a reliable theoretical basis for the adaptability of JMD tea. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry., (© 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.)
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12. [Early identification of acute kidney injury in children with primary nephrotic syndrome].
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Gao J, Chen CY, Tu J, Geng HY, Li HR, Sun JS, Wang NN, and Huang YL
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- Humans, Male, Female, Child, Preschool, Child, Risk Factors, Prospective Studies, Infant, Logistic Models, Early Diagnosis, Nephrotic Syndrome complications, Nephrotic Syndrome urine, Acute Kidney Injury etiology, Acute Kidney Injury urine, Acute Kidney Injury diagnosis, Lipocalin-2 urine, Hepatitis A Virus Cellular Receptor 1 analysis
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Objectives: To investigate the incidence and risk factors for acute kidney injury (AKI) in children with primary nephrotic syndrome (PNS), as well as the role of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) and kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) in the early identification of AKI in these children., Methods: A prospective collection of clinical data from children hospitalized with PNS at the Children's Hospital of the Capital Institute of Pediatrics from January 2021 to October 2022 was conducted. The children were divided into two groups based on the presence of AKI: the AKI group (47 cases) and the non-AKI group (169 cases). The risk factors for AKI in children with PNS were identified by multivariate logistic regression analysis. Urinary KIM-1 and NGAL levels were compared between the AKI and non-AKI groups, as well as among the different stages of AKI., Results: The incidence of AKI in children with PNS was 21.8%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome, gastrointestinal infections, and heavy proteinuria were independent risk factors for AKI in these children with PNS ( P <0.05). Urinary KIM-1 and NGAL levels were higher in the AKI group compared to the non-AKI group ( P <0.05), and the urinary NGAL and KIM-1 levels in the AKI stage 2 and stage 3 subgroups were higher than those in the AKI stage 1 subgroup ( P <0.017)., Conclusions: KIM-1 and NGAL can serve as biomarkers for the early diagnosis of AKI in children with PNS. Identifying high-risk populations for AKI in children with PNS and strengthening the monitoring of related risk factors is of significant importance.
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13. Teratoma combined with struma ovarii and sarcomatoid carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature.
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Qin H, Chen D, Jin S, Liu J, Gao B, and Wang Y
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- Humans, Female, Middle Aged, Carcinosarcoma diagnosis, Carcinosarcoma pathology, Adult, Struma Ovarii diagnosis, Struma Ovarii pathology, Ovarian Neoplasms diagnosis, Ovarian Neoplasms pathology, Teratoma diagnosis, Teratoma surgery, Teratoma pathology, Teratoma diagnostic imaging
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This is a rare case of struma ovarii combined with sarcomatoid carcinoma. Because struma ovarii and ovarian sarcomatoid carcinoma have an extremely low incidence, this may be the first case of a combined occurrence of both. Therefore, this report describes its clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment, analyzes the pathogenesis, and summarizes the previous literature in the hope that it can be helpful to other tumor-related medical personnel and provide material support for the formation of guidelines for this disease., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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14. Myocardial work by pressure-strain loop is associated with molecular imaging of fibroblast activation in hypertensive hearts using 99m Tc-HFAPI SPECT.
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Leng C, Hua C, Lin M, Ding X, Qin Y, Zhang M, Jin S, Li L, Yao S, Xie B, Lu X, and Cai Q
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- Humans, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Aged, Case-Control Studies, Organotechnetium Compounds, Molecular Imaging methods, Ventricular Function, Left, Myocardial Contraction, Adult, Membrane Proteins, Endopeptidases, Radiopharmaceuticals, Predictive Value of Tests, Hypertension physiopathology, Hypertension diagnostic imaging, Hypertension metabolism, Hypertension complications, Fibrosis, Myocardium pathology, Myocardium metabolism, Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon, Fibroblasts metabolism
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99m Tc-HFAPI can visualize fibroblast activation in hypertensive hearts. Myocardial work (MW) reflects the cardiac mechanical properties after accounting for the afterload in hypertensive patients. We investigated whether MW was associated with increased uptake of99m Tc-HFAPI. A total of 97 hypertensive patients and 41 healthy volunteers were prospectively recruited. Global work index (GWI), global constructive work (GCW), global wasted work (GWW) and global work efficiency (GWE) were analyzed. According to whether myocardial uptake of FAPI was higher than the adjacent blood pool, hypertensive patients were divided into two groups, namely: FAPI + and FAPI- group, respectively. GWI, GCW and GWE of the FAPI + group were lower than the FAPI- group. The value of GWW in the FAPI + group was higher than in the FAPI- group. Multiple regression analyses revealed GWI, GWW and GWE were independently associated with early myocardial fibrosis. According to receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analysis, the best cutoff points for FAPI + of GWI, GWW and GWE were 1968.50 mmHg% (AUC: 0.687, 95% CI: 0.581-0.793, P = 0.002), 133.00 mmHg% (AUC: 0.778, 95% CI: 0.688-0.869, P < 0.001) and 95.07% (AUC: 0.813, 95% CI: 0.730-0.896, P < 0.001), respectively. GWI, GWW and GWE were impaired in hypertensive patients with cardiac99m Tc-HFAPI uptake and were associated with fibroblast activation in hypertensive hearts., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V.)- Published
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15. Two new types of structures from soft coral-associated epiphytic fungus Aspergillus versicolor CGF9-1-2.
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He YP, Zhang ZK, Li ZJ, Wu PP, Hu JS, Fan H, and Zhang CX
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- Molecular Structure, Animals, Polyketides isolation & purification, Polyketides pharmacology, Polyketides chemistry, China, Biological Products pharmacology, Biological Products isolation & purification, Biological Products chemistry, Nucleosides isolation & purification, Nucleosides chemistry, Nucleosides pharmacology, Aspergillus chemistry, Anthozoa microbiology, Anthozoa chemistry, Molecular Docking Simulation
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Global Natural Products Social (GNPS) molecular networking platform was applied to discovery the undescribed compounds from the common marine fungi Aspergillus versicolor CGF9-1-2, ultimately resulting in isolation of four new polyketides, decumbenone E (1), decumbenone F (2), 2'-epi-8-O-methylnidurufin (6), (-)-phomoindene A (7), one new nucleoside, 3-methyl-9-(2-methylbutene)-xanthine (8), and five known analogues. Their structures were elucidated based on 1D/2D NMR spectroscopic and HRESIMS data analyses, meanwhile, the absolute configurations of new compounds were established based on the X-ray crystallographic experiments, as well as the electronic circular dichroism (ECD) analysis. All compounds were predicted pharmaceutical chemistry with ten commonly disease-related proteins by molecular docking. In addition, all compounds against TDP1 were performed in vitro, which was consistent with the docking result, and compound 6 shown a weak inhibitory activity., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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16. [Cu 58 (SeC 6 H 5 ) 24 (Dppe) 6 Se 16 ] 2+ assembled from tetrahedra and octahedra: synthesis, characterization, structure and catalytic properties.
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Yang T, Jia J, Xiong L, Jin S, and Zhu M
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Herein, we successfully synthesized a copper nanocluster, [Cu
58 (SeC6 H5 )24 (Dppe)6 Se16 ]2+ . The Cu58 features a tetrahedral Cu4 core, surrounded by tetrahedral Se4 and octahedral Cu6 subunits, and further stabilized by Cu3 Se3 , Cu3 (SeR)3 , and DppeCu2 staples, which can be interpreted as an assembly of tetrahedral and octahedral units. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were employed to investigate the electronic structure of Cu58 . This nanocluster demonstrates excellent catalytic properties in copper-catalyzed [3+2] azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions. Additionally, Cu58 enriches the structural diversity of copper-based nanoclusters, providing valuable insights for future structural predictions.- Published
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17. Hepatic recompensation according to the Baveno VII criteria via a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt: Is this true?
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Zhang JS
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Hepatic recompensation is firstly described in the Baveno VII criteria, which requires the fulfillment of strict criteria. First, a primary cause of cirrhosis must be addressed, suppressed, or cured. Second, complications of liver cirrhosis, including ascites, encephalopathy, and variceal hemorrhage, must disappear without any intervention. Finally, liver function indicators must be improved. Moreover, without addressing/suppressing/curing cirrhosis and improvement in liver synthetic function, complications, including ascites and variceal hemorrhage can be improved by a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS), which is not evidence of hepatic recompensation. Therefore, on the basis of the definition of hepatic recompensation, TIPS does not achieve hepatic recompensation., Competing Interests: Conflict-of-interest statement: The author has no conflicts of interest to disclose., (©The Author(s) 2024. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.)
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18. Structure-Activity Relationships of the Structural Analogs Au 8 Cu 1 and Au 8 Ag 1 in the Electrocatalytic CO 2 Reduction Reaction.
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Su S, Zhou Y, Xiong L, Jin S, Du Y, and Zhu M
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Owing to the significant attention directed toward alloy metal nanoclusters, it is crucial to explore the relationship between their structures and their performance during the electrocatalytic CO
2 reduction reaction (eCO2 RR) and discover potential synergistic effects for the design of novel functional nanoclusters. However, a lack of suitable analogs makes this investigation challenging. In this study, we synthesized a well-defined pair of structural analogs, [Au8 Cu1 (SAdm)4 (Dppm)3 Cl]2+ and [Au8 Ag1 (SAdm)4 (Dppm)3 Cl]2+ (Au8 Cu1 and Au8 Ag1 , respectively), and characterized them. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that Au8 M1 (M=Cu/Ag) consists of a tetrahedral Au3 M1 core capped by three (Dppm)Au staples, one Au2 (SR)3 staple, one lone SR ligand, and a terminal Cl ligand. Ag and Cu were doped at the same site in the Au8 M1 nanoclusters, which has rarely been reported. Au8 Cu1 exhibited a significantly higher CO Faradaic efficiency (FECO ; ~82.2 %) during eCO2 RR than that of Au8 Ag1 (FECO ; ~33.1 %). Density functional theory calculations demonstrated that *COOH is the key intermediate in the reduction of CO2 to CO. The formation of *COOH on Au8 Cu1 is more thermodynamically stable than on Au8 Ag1 , and Au8 Cu1 shows a smaller *CO formation energy than that on Au8 Ag1 , which promotes the reduction of CO2 . We believe that the structural analogs Au8 Cu1 and Au8 Ag1 offer a suitable template for the in-depth investigation of structure-property correlations at the atomic level., (© 2024 Wiley-VCH GmbH.)- Published
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19. Osthole exhibits the remedial potential for polycystic ovary syndrome mice through Nrf2-Foxo1-GSH-NF-κB pathway.
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Jin S, Wang YS, Huang JC, Wang TT, Li BY, Guo B, and Yue ZP
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- Animals, Female, Mice, Antioxidants pharmacology, Granulosa Cells metabolism, Granulosa Cells drug effects, Disease Models, Animal, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome metabolism, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome drug therapy, NF-E2-Related Factor 2 metabolism, Coumarins pharmacology, Coumarins therapeutic use, NF-kappa B metabolism, Forkhead Box Protein O1 metabolism, Signal Transduction drug effects, Glutathione metabolism, Oxidative Stress drug effects, Reactive Oxygen Species metabolism
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the primary cause of female infertility with a lack of universal therapeutic regimen. Although osthole exhibits numerous pharmacological activities in treating various diseases, its therapeutic effect on PCOS is undiscovered. The present study found that application of osthole improved the symptoms of PCOS mice through preventing ovarian granulosa cells (GCs) production of more estrogen and alleviating the liberation of pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor alpha. Meanwhile, osthole enhanced ovarian antioxidant capacity and alleviated intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation with a concurrent attenuation for oxidative stress, while intervention of antioxidant enzymic activity and glutathione (GSH) synthesis neutralized the salvation of osthole on GCs secretory disorder and chronic inflammation. Further analysis revealed that osthole restored the expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and forkhead box O 1 (Foxo1) whose repression antagonized the amelioration of osthole on the insufficiency of antioxidant capacity and accumulation of ROS. Moreover, Nrf2 served as an intermedium to mediate the regulation of osthole on Foxo1. Additionally, osthole restricted the phosphorylation of IκBα and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) subunit p65 by DHEA and weakened the transcriptional activity of NF-κB, but this effectiveness was abrogated by the obstruction of Nrf2 and Foxo1, whereas adjunction of GSH renewed the redemptive effect of osthole on NF-κB whose activation caused an invalidation of osthole in rescuing the aberration of GCs secretory function and inflammation response. Collectively, osthole might relieve the symptoms of PCOS mice via Nrf2-Foxo1-GSH-NF-κB pathway., (© 2024 International Federation of Cell Biology.)
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20. Hypoxia exposure induces lactylation of Axin1 protein to promote glycolysis of esophageal carcinoma cells.
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Li Q, Lin G, Zhang K, Liu X, Li Z, Bing X, Nie Z, Jin S, Guo J, and Min X
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- Humans, Animals, Cell Line, Tumor, Mice, Mice, Inbred BALB C, Cell Hypoxia physiology, Axin Protein metabolism, Axin Protein genetics, Esophageal Neoplasms metabolism, Esophageal Neoplasms pathology, Glycolysis physiology, Mice, Nude
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The hypoxic microenvironment in esophageal carcinoma is an important factor promoting the rapid progression of malignant tumor. This study was to investigate the lactylation of Axin1 on glycolysis in esophageal carcinoma cells under hypoxia exposure. Hypoxia treatment increases pan lysine lactylation (pan-kla) levels of both TE1 and EC109 cells. Meanwhile, ECAR, glucose consumption and lactate production were also upregulated in both TE1 and EC109 cells. The expression of embryonic stem cell transcription factors NANOG and SOX2 were enhanced in the hypoxia-treated cells. Axin1 overexpression partly reverses the induction effects of hypoxia treatment in TE1 and EC109 cells. Moreover, lactylation of Axin1 protein at K147 induced by hypoxia treatment promotes ubiquitination modification of Axin1 protein to promote glycolysis and cell stemness of TE1 and EC109 cells. Mutant Axin1 can inhibit ECAR, glucose uptake, lactate secretion, and cell stemness in TE1 and EC109 cells under normal or hypoxia conditions. Meanwhile, mutant Axin1 further enhanced the effects of 2-DG on inhibiting glycolysis and cell stemness. Overexpression of Axin1 also inhibited tumor growth in vivo, and was related to suppressing glycolysis. In conclusion, hypoxia treatment promoted the glycolysis and cell stemness of esophageal carcinoma cells, and increased the lactylation of Axin1 protein. Overexpression of Axin1 functioned as a glycolysis inhibitor, and suppressed the effects of hypoxia exposure in vitro and inhibited tumor growth in vivo. Mechanically, hypoxia induces the lactylation of Axin1 protein and promotes the ubiquitination of Axin1 to degrade the protein, thereby exercising its anti-glycolytic function., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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21. TRIM38 suppresses migration, invasion, metastasis, and proliferation in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) via regulating the AMPK/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway.
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Zhang K, Lin G, Nie Z, Jin S, Bing X, Li Z, and Li M
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- Animals, Humans, Male, Mice, A549 Cells, Cell Line, Tumor, Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition, Mice, Inbred BALB C, Mice, Nude, Neoplasm Metastasis, Neoplasm Proteins metabolism, Neoplasm Proteins genetics, AMP-Activated Protein Kinases metabolism, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung pathology, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung metabolism, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung genetics, Cell Movement, Cell Proliferation, Lung Neoplasms pathology, Lung Neoplasms metabolism, Lung Neoplasms genetics, Neoplasm Invasiveness, NF-kappa B metabolism, NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein metabolism, NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein genetics, Signal Transduction, Tripartite Motif Proteins metabolism, Tripartite Motif Proteins genetics
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Accumulating data have revealed the pivotal function of tripartite motif protein 38 (TRIM38) in tumors. In view of this, this investigation aims to explore the function and potential mechanism of TRIM38 in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A xenotypic tumor model was established in vivo by subcutaneously injecting NSCLC cells (2 × 10
6 cells) in tail vein of each mouse. Relative expression of TRIM38 mRNA was detected via quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). For exploring the role of TRIM38 in vivo and in vitro, mice or NSCLC cells were divided into two groups: the vector group and the TRIM38 overexpression group. Also, protein expression levels of TRIM38, Vimentin, E-cadherin, and N-cadherin were determined using western blotting and immunohistochemistry staining. Tumor nodules of mouse lung tissues were assessed via performing H&E staining. Moreover, proliferation of NSCLC cells was evaluated through colony formation and CCK-8 assays. Further, migration and invasion of NSCLC cells were assessed through wound healing and transwell assays. Protein levels of pathway-related proteins including p-p65, p65, IκB, p-IκB, p-AMPK, AMPK, and NLRP3 were examined through western blotting analysis. Tumor lung tissues of mice and NSCLC cells showed low protein and mRNA expression of TRIM38. Functionally, up-regulation of TRIM38 reduced the number of tumor nodules and suppressed epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in lung tissues of mice. Furthermore, up-regulation of TRIM38 in NSCLC cells inhibited migration, invasion, EMT, and proliferation. With respect to the mechanism, in vivo experiments, the inhibitory effects of TRIM38 overexpression on tumor nodules, and EMT were reversed by AMPK inhibitor. In vitro experiments, TRIM38 overexpression caused down-regulation of p-IκB and p-p65 as well as up-regulation of p-AMPK. The inhibitory effects of TRIM38 overexpression on migration, proliferation, invasion, and EMT of NSCLC cells were reversed by overexpression of NLRP3. Concurrently, AMPK inhibitor enhanced the TRIM38-overexpressed NSCLC cell's abilities in migration, clone formation, invasion, and proliferation. TRIM38 regulated the AMPK/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway to suppress the NSCLC's progression and development., (© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)- Published
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22. FGL1: a novel biomarker and target for non-small cell lung cancer, promoting tumor progression and metastasis through KDM4A/STAT3 transcription mechanism.
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Liu TY, Yan JS, Li X, Xu L, Hao JL, Zhao SY, Hu QL, Na FJ, Li HM, Zhao Y, and Zhao MF
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- Animals, Female, Humans, Male, Mice, Cell Line, Tumor, Cell Movement, Cell Proliferation, Fibrinogen metabolism, Fibrinogen genetics, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Neoplasm Metastasis, Prognosis, Biomarkers, Tumor metabolism, Biomarkers, Tumor genetics, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung genetics, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung pathology, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung metabolism, Disease Progression, Jumonji Domain-Containing Histone Demethylases metabolism, Jumonji Domain-Containing Histone Demethylases genetics, Lung Neoplasms genetics, Lung Neoplasms pathology, Lung Neoplasms metabolism, STAT3 Transcription Factor metabolism, STAT3 Transcription Factor genetics
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is characterized by a high incidence rate and poor prognosis worldwide. A deeper insight into the pathogenesis of NSCLC and identification of novel therapeutic targets are essential to improve the prognosis of NSCLC. In this study, we revealed that fibrinogen-like protein 1 (FGL1) promotes proliferation, migration, and invasion of NSCLC cells. Mechanistically, we found that Stat3 acts as a transcription factor and can be recruited to the FGL1 promoter, enhancing FGL1 promoter activity. Lysine-specific demethylase 4A (KDM4A) interacts with Stat3 and facilitates the removal of methyl groups from H3K9me3, thereby enhancing Stat3-mediated transcription of FGL1. Furthermore, we observed that Stat3 and KDM4A promote NSCLC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion partly by upregulating FGL1 expression. Additionally, the expression of FGL1 was significantly higher in cancer tissues (n = 90) than in adjacent non-cancerous tissues (n = 90). Furthermore, patients with high FGL1 expression had a shorter overall survival (OS) compared to those with low FGL1 expression. We measured the expression levels of FGL1 on circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in 65 patients and found that patients with a dynamic decrease in FGL1 expression on CTCs exhibited a better therapeutic response. These findings suggest that the dynamic changes in FGL1 expression can serve as a potential biomarker for predicting treatment efficacy in NSCLC. Overall, this study revealed the significant role and regulatory mechanisms of FGL1 in the development of NSCLC, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for patients with NSCLC. Future studies should provide more personalized and effective treatment options for patients with NSCLC to improve clinical outcomes., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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23. Seasonal variations and sensory profiles of oolong tea: Insights from metabolic analysis of Tieguanyin cultivar.
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Zhou J, Gao S, Du Z, Jin S, Yang Z, Xu T, Zheng C, and Liu Y
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- Humans, Metabolomics, Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid, Odorants analysis, Mass Spectrometry, Seasons, Camellia sinensis chemistry, Camellia sinensis metabolism, Taste, Tea chemistry, Tea metabolism
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The impact of seasonal variations on the quality of oolong tea products remains a subject of ongoing exploration. This study delves into the intricate relationships between seasonality, metabolites, and sensory characteristics in finished oolong tea products. Metabolomic data from 266 Tieguanyin oolong tea products harvested in both spring and autumn, along with corresponding sensory evaluations, were acquired. Using OPLS-DA and PLS-DA models with UPLC-QToF/MS data, our findings showed that seasonal effects were notably more pronounced in light-scented Tieguanyin products (lightly-roasted) compared to strong-scented products (moderately-roasted). Furthermore, over half of the identified key seasonal discriminant metabolites happened to be crucial for determining the sensory grade. The study marks the first-time recognition of triterpene saponins as critical factors in determining both the harvest season and the sensory grade of oolong tea. These insights deepen our understanding of the interplays between seasonal variations, metabolites, and sensory attributes in oolong tea products., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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24. The Impact of Cognitive Load on Cooperation and Antisocial Punishment: Insights from a Public Goods Game Experiment.
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Zhao Y, Li Z, Jin S, and Zhang X
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This paper investigates the impact of cognitive load on the formation and maintenance of cooperation within a public goods game experiment featuring a punishment option. By integrating the experimental designs of prior studies and manipulating cognitive load through the memorization of numbers with varying digits, we reveal that high cognitive load accelerates the breakdown of cooperation, irrespective of the presence of a punishment system. Furthermore, under high cognitive load, participants are more likely to engage in antisocial punishment, while the punishment of free riders remains unaffected. These findings suggest that increased cognitive load depletes the cognitive resources needed for deliberative decision-making, leading to a higher propensity for antisocial punishment. Our study contributes to the literature by demonstrating the significant influence of cognitive load on cooperative behavior and providing new insights into the causes of antisocial punishment.
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25. Impact of Renin-Angiotensin System Blockade on Mortality and Allograft Loss among Renal Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Kung CW, Lin YC, Tseng CS, and Chou YH
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Introduction: The blockade of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has a beneficial effect on reducing the levels of proteinuria and blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and reduces the risk of developing end-stage kidney disease in CKD patients. Nonetheless, a debate persists regarding the impact of RAS inhibitors on outcomes such as mortality and graft survival in renal transplant patients. To assess the effect of RAS inhibitors on graft recipients in the past decade, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis., Methods: We searched Embase, PubMed, and the Cochrane Central Register of Clinical Trials from January 1, 2012, to August 1, 2022. We included 14 articles, comprising 5 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 9 cohort studies, including 45,377 patients. These studies compared patient or graft survival between an RAS inhibitor treatment arm and a control arm., Results: The meta-analysis revealed that RAS blockade was significantly associated with lower mortality in cohort studies (risk ratio [RR] = 0.66, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.55-0.79), reduced allograft loss in cohort studies (RR = 0.62, 95% CI: 0.54-0.71), and significant changes in systolic blood pressure in RCTs. Subgroup analysis of the groups of interest (interventions involving RAS blockade, follow-up period of ≥5 years) showed consistently reduced mortality (RR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.56-0.81) and reduced allograft loss (RR = 0.61, 95% CI: 0.54-0.70)., Conclusions: Our results demonstrated that the application of RAS blockade among renal transplant recipients was associated with lower mortality and allograft loss in cohort studies but not in RCTs. More powered clinical trials are needed to evaluate the effects of RAS blockade in renal transplant recipients., (© 2024 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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26. Perioperative Glutamine Supplementation May Restore Atrophy of Psoas Muscles in Gastric Adenocarcinoma Patients Undergoing Gastrectomy.
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Wu JM, Tsai HH, Tseng SM, Liu KL, and Lin MT
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- Humans, Male, Female, Aged, Middle Aged, Sarcopenia, Perioperative Care methods, Propensity Score, Stomach Neoplasms surgery, Gastrectomy methods, Psoas Muscles, Glutamine administration & dosage, Adenocarcinoma surgery, Muscular Atrophy etiology, Muscular Atrophy prevention & control, Dietary Supplements
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Background: Sarcopenia, characterized by degenerative skeletal muscle loss, is increasingly linked to poor surgical outcomes. Glutamine, an immune-modulating formula, may stimulate muscle protein synthesis and inhibit degradation. We used the psoas major muscle area (PMMA) at the third lumbar vertebra, normalized for height (PMMA index), as a skeletal muscle indicator. This study investigates whether perioperative glutamine supplementation mitigates psoas muscle atrophy., Methods: We enrolled gastric adenocarcinoma (GA) patients undergoing gastrectomy. Computed tomography assessed the psoas muscle short axis. Muscle atrophy was estimated by changes between preoperative and three-month post-gastrectomy scans. Perioperative glutamine supplementation (PGS) comprised five-day parenteral plus one-month oral use. Propensity score matching minimized potential bias. A linear regression model predicted the association., Results: Of 516 patients analyzed (2016-2019), 100 (19.4%) received PGS. After propensity score matching, each group contained 97 cases. The PGS group showed a significantly higher median PMMA index change than the non-PGS group (0.3 vs. -0.3 cm
2 /m2 , p = 0.004). Multivariate analysis revealed that PGS was significantly associated with increased PMMA index (coefficient = 0.60; 95% CI: 0.19-1.01; p = 0.005)., Conclusions: PGS may help restore psoas muscle atrophy in GA patients undergoing gastrectomy. The underlying mechanisms likely relate to glutamine's role in protein metabolism and immune function. Further studies are needed to elucidate these mechanisms fully.- Published
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27. Dual-quartet phosphorescent emission in the open-shell M 1 Ag 13 (M = Pt, Pd) nanoclusters.
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Fang C, Xu C, Zhang W, Zhou M, Tan D, Qian L, Hu D, Jin S, and Zhu M
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Dual emission (DE) in nanoclusters (NCs) is considerably significant in the research and application of ratiometric sensing, bioimaging, and novel optoelectronic devices. Exploring the DE mechanism in open-shell NCs with doublet or quartet emissions remains challenging because synthesizing open-shell NCs is difficult due to their inherent instability. Here, we synthesize two dual-emissive M
1 Ag13 (PFBT)6 (TPP)7 (M = Pt, Pd; PFBT = pentafluorobenzenethiol; TPP = triphenylphosphine) NCs with a 7-electron open-shell configuration to reveal the DE mechanism. Both NCs comprise a crown-like M1 Ag11 kernel with Pt or Pd in the center surrounded by five PPh3 ligands and two Ag(SR)3 (PPh3 ) motifs. The combined experimental and theoretical studies revealed the origin of DE in Pt1 Ag13 and Pd1 Ag13 . Specifically, the high-energy visible emission and the low-energy near-infrared emission arise from two distinct quartet excited states: the core-shell charge transfer and core-based states, respectively. Moreover, PFBT ligands are found to play an important role in the existence of DE, as its low-lying π* levels result in energetically accessible core-shell transitions. This novel report on the dual-quartet phosphorescent emission in NCs with an open-shell electronic configuration advances insights into the origin of dual-emissive NCs and promotes their potential application in magnetoluminescence and novel optoelectronic devices., (© 2024. The Author(s).)- Published
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28. Differentiating the impact of fine and coarse particulate matter on cause-specific cerebrovascular mortality: An individual-level, case-crossover study.
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Qian Y, Su X, Yu H, Li Q, Jin S, Cai R, Shi W, Shi S, Meng X, Zhou L, Guo Y, Wang C, Wang X, and Zhang Y
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- Humans, Male, China epidemiology, Female, Middle Aged, Aged, Environmental Exposure statistics & numerical data, Environmental Exposure adverse effects, Air Pollution adverse effects, Air Pollution statistics & numerical data, Particle Size, Aged, 80 and over, Adult, Seasons, Particulate Matter analysis, Particulate Matter toxicity, Cross-Over Studies, Cerebrovascular Disorders mortality, Cerebrovascular Disorders chemically induced, Air Pollutants analysis, Air Pollutants toxicity, Air Pollutants adverse effects
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Background and Objectives: Many studies suggested that short-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM
2.5 ) and coarse particulate matter (PM2.5-10 ) was linked to elevated risk of cerebrovascular disease. However, little is known about the potentially differential effects of PM2.5 and PM2.5-10 on various types of cerebrovascular disease., Methods: We collected individual cerebrovascular death records for all residents in Shanghai, China from 2005 to 2021. Residential daily air pollution data were predicted from a satellite model. The associations between particulate matters (PM) and cerebrovascular mortality were investigated by an individual-level, time-stratified, case-crossover design. The data was analyzed by the conditional logistic regression combined with the distributed lag model with a maximum lag of 7 days. Furthermore, we explored the effect modifications by sex, age and season., Results: A total of 388,823 cerebrovascular deaths were included. Monotonous increases were observed for mortality of all cerebrovascular diseases except for hemorrhagic stroke. A 10 μg/m3 rise in PM2.5 was related to rises of 1.35% [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.04%, 1.66%] in mortality of all cerebrovascular diseases, 1.84% (95% CI: 1.25%, 2.44%) in ischemic stroke, 1.53% (95% CI: 1.07%, 1.99%) in cerebrovascular sequelae and 1.56% (95% CI: 1.08%, 2.05%) in ischemic stroke sequelae. The excess risk estimates per each 10 μg/m3 rise in PM2.5-10 were 1.47% (95% CI: 1.10%, 1.84%), 1.53% (95% CI: 0.83%, 2.24%), 1.93% (95% CI: 1.38%, 2.49%) and 2.22% (95% CI: 1.64%, 2.81%), respectively. The associations of both pollutants with all cerebrovascular outcomes were robust after controlling for co-pollutants. The associations were greater in females, individuals > 80 years, and during the warm season., Conclusions: Short-term exposures to both PM2.5 and PM2.5-10 may independently increase the mortality risk of cerebrovascular diseases, particularly of ischemic stroke and stroke sequelae., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)- Published
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29. Celastrol alleviates atopic dermatitis by regulating Ezrin-mediated mitochondrial fission and fusion.
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Wang D, Jin S, Liu H, Song X, Jin H, Song Y, Zhao H, Li L, and Yan G
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- Animals, Humans, Mice, Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin, Disease Models, Animal, Mitochondria metabolism, Mitochondria drug effects, Reactive Oxygen Species metabolism, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha metabolism, HaCaT Cells, Phosphorylation drug effects, Mitochondrial Dynamics drug effects, Pentacyclic Triterpenes pharmacology, Dermatitis, Atopic drug therapy, Dermatitis, Atopic pathology, Dermatitis, Atopic metabolism, Triterpenes pharmacology, Mice, Inbred BALB C, Cytokines metabolism, Cytoskeletal Proteins metabolism, Cytoskeletal Proteins genetics
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Celastrol, a bioactive molecule extracted from the plant Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F., possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity and anti-tumour properties. Despite its efficacy in improving erythema and scaling in psoriatic mice, the specific therapeutic mechanism of celastrol in atopic dermatitis (AD) remains unknown. This study aims to examine the role and mechanism of celastrol in AD using TNF-α-stimulated HaCaT cells and DNCB-induced Balb/c mice as in vitro and in vivo AD models, respectively. Celastrol was found to inhibit the increased epidermal thickness, reduce spleen and lymph node weights, attenuate inflammatory cell infiltration and mast cell degranulation and decrease thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) as well as various inflammatory factors (IL-4, IL-13, TNF-α, IL-5, IL-31, IL-33, IgE, TSLP, IL-17, IL-23, IL-1β, CCL11 and CCL17) in AD mice. Additionally, celastrol inhibited Ezrin phosphorylation at Thr567, restored mitochondrial network structure, promoted translocation of Drp1 to the cytoplasm and reduced TNF-α-induced cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial ROS (mtROS) and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) production. Interestingly, Mdivi-1 (a mitochondrial fission inhibitor) and Ezrin-specific siRNAs lowered inflammatory factor levels and restored mitochondrial reticular formation, as well as ROS, mtROS and MMP production. Co-immunoprecipitation revealed that Ezrin interacted with Drp1. Knocking down Ezrin reduced mitochondrial fission protein Drp1 phosphorylation and Fis1 expression while increasing the expression of fusion proteins Mfn1 and Mfn2. The regulation of mitochondrial fission and fusion by Ezrin was confirmed. Overall, celastrol may alleviate AD by regulating Ezrin-mediated mitochondrial fission and fusion, which may become a novel therapeutic reagent for alleviating AD., (© 2024 The Author(s). Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine published by Foundation for Cellular and Molecular Medicine and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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30. Theoretical comparison of fructose with methylglucoside for the production of formate and levulinate catalyzed by Brønsted acids in a methanol solution.
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Xiong JS, Min HY, Qi T, Zhang YS, Hu CW, and Yang HQ
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For the conversion of fructose/methylglucoside (MG) into both methyl formate (MF) and methyl levulinate (MLev), the C-source of formate [HCOO]
- remains unclear at the molecular level. Herein, reaction mechanisms catalyzed by [CH3 OH2 ]+ in a methanol solution were theoretically investigated at the PBE0/6-311++G(d,p) level. For the conversion of fructose into MF and MLev, the formate [HCOO]- comes from the C1-atom of fructose, in which the rate-determining step lies in the reaction of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) with CH3 OH to yield MF and MLev. The reaction of fructose with CH3 OH kinetically tends to generate HMF intermediates rather than yield (MF + MLev). When MG is dissolved in a methanol solution, its O2, O3, and O4 atoms are closer to the first layer of the solvent than O1, O5, and O6 atoms. For the dehydration of MG with methanol into MF and MLev, the formate [HCOO]- stems from the dominant C1- and secondary C3-atoms of MG. Kinetically, MG is ready to yield (MF + MLev), whereas fructose can induce the reaction to remain at the HMF intermediate, inhibiting the further conversion of HMF with CH3 OH into MF and MLev. If MG isomerizes into fructose, the reaction will be more preferable for yielding HMF rather than (MF + MLev).- Published
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31. Multimodal Sensing for Depression Risk Detection: Integrating Audio, Video, and Text Data.
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Zhang Z, Zhang S, Ni D, Wei Z, Yang K, Jin S, Huang G, Liang Z, Zhang L, Li L, Ding H, Zhang Z, and Wang J
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- Risk Factors, Text Messaging, Video Recording, Sound Recordings, Humans, Male, Female, Young Adult, Adult, Middle Aged, Datasets as Topic, Emotions, Facial Expression, Depression diagnosis, Multimodal Imaging instrumentation, Multimodal Imaging methods
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Depression is a major psychological disorder with a growing impact worldwide. Traditional methods for detecting the risk of depression, predominantly reliant on psychiatric evaluations and self-assessment questionnaires, are often criticized for their inefficiency and lack of objectivity. Advancements in deep learning have paved the way for innovations in depression risk detection methods that fuse multimodal data. This paper introduces a novel framework, the Audio, Video, and Text Fusion-Three Branch Network (AVTF-TBN), designed to amalgamate auditory, visual, and textual cues for a comprehensive analysis of depression risk. Our approach encompasses three dedicated branches-Audio Branch, Video Branch, and Text Branch-each responsible for extracting salient features from the corresponding modality. These features are subsequently fused through a multimodal fusion (MMF) module, yielding a robust feature vector that feeds into a predictive modeling layer. To further our research, we devised an emotion elicitation paradigm based on two distinct tasks-reading and interviewing-implemented to gather a rich, sensor-based depression risk detection dataset. The sensory equipment, such as cameras, captures subtle facial expressions and vocal characteristics essential for our analysis. The research thoroughly investigates the data generated by varying emotional stimuli and evaluates the contribution of different tasks to emotion evocation. During the experiment, the AVTF-TBN model has the best performance when the data from the two tasks are simultaneously used for detection, where the F1 Score is 0.78, Precision is 0.76, and Recall is 0.81. Our experimental results confirm the validity of the paradigm and demonstrate the efficacy of the AVTF-TBN model in detecting depression risk, showcasing the crucial role of sensor-based data in mental health detection., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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32. Multiconfigurational Character of Repulsive A 2 Σ g + State Leaves Strong Signature in the Photodissociation Spectrum of Zn 2 .
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Jank D, Ončák M, Jin S, van der Linde C, and Beyer MK
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For the excitation to a repulsive state of a diatomic molecule, one expects a single broad peak in the photodissociation spectrum. For Zn
2 + , however, two peaks for the spin- and symmetry-allowed A2 Σg + ← X2 Σu + transition are observed. A detailed quantum-chemical analysis reveals pronounced multiconfigurational character of the A2 Σg + state. The σg (4s)2 σg (4p) configuration with bond order 1.5 dominates at short distances, while the repulsive σg (4s)σu * (4s)2 configuration with bond order -0.5 wins over with increasing bond length. The two excited-state configurations contribute with opposite signs to the transition dipole moment, which reaches zero near the equilibrium distance. This local minimum of the oscillator strength is responsible for the pronounced dip in the photodissociation spectrum, which is thus the spectroscopic signature of the multiconfigurational character of the A2 Σg + state.- Published
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33. Achieving Bright and Long-Lived Aqueous Room-Temperature Phosphorescence of Carbon Nitrogen Dots Through In Situ Host-Guest Binding.
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Li J, Zhou H, Jin S, Xu B, Teng Q, Li C, Li J, Li Q, Gao Z, Zhu C, Wang Z, Su W, and Yuan F
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The development of bright and long-lived aqueous room-temperature phosphorescent (RTP) materials holds paramount importance in broadening the application scope of RTP material system. However, the conventional RTP materials usually exhibit low efficiency and short lifetime in aqueous solution. Herein, an in situ host-guest strategy is proposed to achieve cyanuric acid (CA)-derived phosphorescent carbon nitrogen dots (CNDs) composite (CNDs@CA) that demonstrates a significant enhancement of both quantum yield (QY) and lifetime mediated by water. Detailed investigations reveal that the robust hydrogen bonding networks between CNDs@CA and water effectively stabilize triplet excitons and suppress nonradiative decays, as well as facilitate efficient energy transfer from CA to CNDs, thereby prolonging the lifetime and enhancing the efficiency of RTP. The phosphorescent QY and lifetime of CNDs@CA can be increased to 26.89% (3.9-fold increase) and 951.25 ms (5.5-fold increase), respectively, with the incorporation of 50 wt% water under ambient conditions. Even in fully aqueous environments (with up to 400 wt% water added), CNDs@CA exhibits persistent water-boosted RTP properties, demonstrating exceptional stability. The robust water-boosted RTP property of CNDs@CA in aqueous solutions presents significant potential for high signal-to-noise ratio afterglow bioimaging as well as advanced information encryption., (© 2024 Wiley‐VCH GmbH.)
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34. Regulating valence states of CuFe-PBA for the simultaneous electrochemical detection of Cd 2+ , Pb 2+ and Hg 2+ in food application.
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Jin S, Pang J, Ma F, Cheng Y, Shen Y, Xiao Z, and Chen L
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- Lead, Ammonia, Prospective Studies, Eggs, Cadmium, Mercury, Ferrocyanides
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Prussian blue analogues, as prospective electrode materials, play a crucial role in detecting heavy metal ions (HMIs), a process closely related to their electron transfer capacities and active surfaces. Here, etched copper-iron Prussian blue analogues (CuFe-PBA) are synthesized through a combination of flash nanoprecipitation (FNP) and an alkali etching process. Furthermore, this study investigates the impact of ammonia on the electronic structure of CuFe-PBA and its electrochemical detection capabilities for HMIs. The etched CuFe-PBA (e-CuFe-PBA) exhibits excellent detection performance for Cd
2+ , Pb2+ and Hg2+ with 17.6 μA μM-1 , 24.2 μA μM-1 and 26.2 μA μM-1 , respectively, due to the fact that the ammonia etching not only modulates the electronic properties of the surface of CuFe-PBA but also reduces the degree of agglomeration and enhances the accessible surface area. Additionally, it demonstrates excellent stability and resistance to interference, having been successfully applied to detect HMIs in food samples such as preserved eggs and apple juice. These results provide a new strategy for the use of Prussian blue analogues as electrochemical sensors for food safety applications., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)- Published
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35. An insight, at the atomic level, into the structure and catalytic properties of the isomers of the Cu 22 cluster.
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Zhou H, Yang T, Deng H, Yun Y, Jin S, Xiong L, and Zhu M
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The study of structural isomerism in copper nanoclusters has been relatively limited compared to that in gold and silver nanoclusters. In this work, we present the controlled synthesis and structures of two isomeric copper nanoclusters, denoted as Cu22-1 and Cu22-2, whose compositions were determined to be Cu
22 (SePh)10 (Se)6 (P(Ph-4 F)3 )8 through single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD). The structural isomerism of Cu22-1 and Cu22-2 arises from the different arrangements of a few Cu(SeR)(PR3 ) motifs on the surface structure. These subtle changes in the surface structure also influence the distortion of the core and the spatial arrangement of the clusters, and affect the electronic structure. Furthermore, due to their distinct structures, Cu22-1 and Cu22-2 exhibit different catalytic properties in the copper-catalyzed [3 + 2] azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC). Notably, Cu22-1 demonstrates efficient catalytic activity for photoinduced AAC, achieving a yield of 90% within 1 hour. This research contributes to the understanding of structural isomerism in copper nanoclusters and offers insights into the structure-function relationship in these systems.- Published
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36. Inhibition of stem-like cells proliferation and programmed cell death-ligand 1 expression by blocking transforming growth factor-β1 signaling pathway in angiosarcoma.
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Li Z, Jin S, Lyu Y, Guo N, Li Q, Cai W, Du J, Qiu J, Xu T, Zhao K, and Pang L
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- Humans, Cell Line, Tumor, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Neoplastic Stem Cells metabolism, Neoplastic Stem Cells pathology, B7-H1 Antigen metabolism, B7-H1 Antigen genetics, Cell Proliferation, Hemangiosarcoma metabolism, Hemangiosarcoma pathology, Signal Transduction, Skin Neoplasms pathology, Skin Neoplasms metabolism, Skin Neoplasms genetics, Transforming Growth Factor beta1 antagonists & inhibitors, Transforming Growth Factor beta1 metabolism
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37. Mechanism of CO 2 in promoting the hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone catalyzed by RuCl 3 in aqueous solution.
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Min HY, Xiong JS, Liu TH, Fu S, Hu CW, and Yang HQ
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A Ru-containing complex shows good catalytic performance toward the hydrogenation of levulinic acid (LA) to γ-valerolactone (GVL) with the assistance of organic base ligands (OBLs) and CO
2 . Herein, we report the competitive mechanisms for the hydrogenation of LA to GVL, 4-oxopentanal (OT), and 2-methyltetrahydro-2,5-furandiol (MFD) with HCOOH or H2 as the H source catalyzed by RuCl3 in aqueous solution at the M06/def2-TZVP, 6-311++G(d,p) theoretical level. Kinetically, the hydrodehydration of LA to GVL is predominant, with OT and MFD as side products. With HCOOH as the H source, initially, the OBL (triethylamine, pyridine, or triphenylphosphine) is responsible for capturing H+ from HCOOH, leading to HCOO- and [HL]+ . Next, the Ru3+ site is in charge of sieving H- from HCOO- , yielding [RuH]2+ hydride and CO2 . Alternatively, with H2 as the H source, the OBL stimulates the heterolysis of H-H bond with the aid of Ru3+ active species, producing [RuH]2+ and [HL]+ . Toward the [RuH]2+ formation, H2 as the H source exhibits higher activity than HCOOH as the H source in the presence of an OBL. Thereafter, H- in [RuH]2+ gets transferred to the unsaturated C site of ketone carbonyl in LA. Afterwards, the Ru3+ active species is capable of cleaving the C-OH bond in 4-hydroxyvaleric acid, yielding [RuOH]2+ hydroxide and GVL. Subsequently, CO2 promotes Ru-OH bond cleavage in [RuOH]2+ , forming HCO3 - and regenerating the Ru3+ -active species owing to its Lewis acidity. Lastly, between the resultant HCO3 - and [HL]+ , a neutralization reaction occurs, generating H2 O, CO2 , and OBLs. Thus, the present study provides insights into the promotive roles of additives such as CO2 and OBLs in Ru-catalyzed hydrogenation.- Published
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38. Serum cytokines and creatinine/cystatin C ratio as prognostic biomarkers in advanced cancer patients treated with anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy.
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Jin SX, Liu BN, Ji HJ, Wu JR, Li BL, Gao XL, Li N, Zheng ZD, and Du C
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- Humans, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Aged, Prognosis, Adult, Aged, 80 and over, B7-H1 Antigen blood, Case-Control Studies, Neoplasms drug therapy, Neoplasms blood, Cytokines blood, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors therapeutic use, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors pharmacology, Creatinine blood, Biomarkers, Tumor blood
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Objective: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), specifically targeting the programmed cell death protein-1 or its ligand (PD-1/PD-L1), have been extensively used in the treatment of a spectrum of malignancies, although the predictive biomarkers remain to be elucidated. This study aims to investigate the association between baseline circulating levels of cytokines and the creatinine/cystatin C ratio (CCR) with the treatment outcomes of ICIs in patients with advanced cancer., Methods: The pre-treatment circulating levels of 10 cytokines (PD-L1, CTLA4, CXCL10, LAG3, HGF, CCL2, MIG, GRANB, IL-18, and IL-6) were measured via automated capillary-based immunoassay platform in the serum of 65 advanced cancer patients treated with anti-PD-1/PD-L1-based systemic therapy and 10 healthy volunteers. The levels of cytokines and CCR were quantified and categorized into high and low groups based on the median value. The associations of serum cytokines and CCR with response to treatment, survival, and immune-related adverse events were assessed., Results: Elevated circulating levels of 6 cytokines (PD-L1, CXCL10, HGF, CCL2, MIG, and IL-6) were observed in cancer patients compared with that in healthy volunteers. The correlation coefficients between cytokines, CCR and nutritional risk index were also calculated. In the cancer cohort (N = 65), low circulating HGF (P = 0.023, P = 0.029), low IL-6 (P = 0.002, P < 0.001), and high CCR (P = 0.031, P = 0.008) were associated with significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Multi-variable COX analyses adjusted for clinicopathological factors revealed that low HGF, low IL-6, and high CCR were independent favorable prognostic factors for PFS (P = 0.028, P = 0.010, and P = 0.015, respectively) and OS (P = 0.043, P = 0.003, and P = 0.026, respectively). Grade 2 irAEs occurred more frequently in patients with low levels of circulating CCL2 and LAG3., Conclusions: Pre-treatment circulating levels of serum IL-6, HGF, and CCR may serve as independent predictive and prognostic biomarkers in advanced cancer patients treated with ICIs-based systemic therapy. These findings might help to identify potential patients who would benefit from these therapies., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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39. Early cartilage lesion and 5-year incident joint surgery in knee osteoarthritis patients: a retrospective cohort study.
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Xiao-Feng L, Jin-Shan Z, Yong-Qiang Z, Ze-Feng W, Yong-Quan X, Yang-Zhen F, Zhen-Yu L, Liang L, Hong-Peng Z, and Xiao-Peng H
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- Humans, Female, Male, Retrospective Studies, Middle Aged, Aged, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee statistics & numerical data, Osteoarthritis, Knee surgery, Osteoarthritis, Knee diagnostic imaging, Osteoarthritis, Knee epidemiology, Cartilage, Articular diagnostic imaging, Cartilage, Articular pathology, Cartilage, Articular surgery, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Knee Joint surgery, Knee Joint diagnostic imaging, Knee Joint pathology
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Objective: to investigate the association between cartilage lesion-related features observed in knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients' first MRI examination and incident knee surgery within 5 years. Additionally, to assess the predictive value of these features for the incident knee surgery., Methods: We identified patients diagnosed with knee OA and treated at our institution between January 2015 and January 2018, and retrieved their baseline clinical data and first MRI examination films from the information system. Next, we proceeded to determine joint space narrowing grade, cartilage lesion size grade, cartilage full-thickness loss grade and cartilage lesion sum score for the medial and lateral compartments, respectively. Generalized linear regression models examined the association of these features with 5-year incident knee surgery. Positive and negative predictive values (PPVs and NPVs) were determined referring to 5-year incident knee surgery., Results: Totally, 878 participants (knees) were found eligible to form the study population. Within the 5 years, surgery was performed on 61 knees. None of the cartilage-related features had been found significantly associated with incident surgery. The results were similar for medial and lateral compartments. The PPVs were low for all the features., Conclusions: Among symptomatic clinically diagnosed OA knees, cartilage lesions observed in the first MRI examinations were not found to be associated with the occurrence of joint surgery within a 5-year period. All these cartilage-related features appear to have no additional value in predicting 5-year incident joint surgery., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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40. Corrigendum to "Expression dynamics indicate the involvement of SPG7 in the reproduction and spermiogenesis of Phascolosoma esculenta" [Gene 895 (2024) 148028].
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Gao X, Feng B, Du C, Hou C, Jin S, Tang D, Zhu J, and Lv Y
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41. Effects of Connectivity Isomerization on Electron Transport Through Thiophene Heterocyclic Molecular Junction.
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Guo HY, Pei LQ, Cai ZY, Sun N, Zheng JF, Shao Y, Wang YH, Wu DY, Jin S, and Zhou XS
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Connectivity isomerization of the same aromatic molecular core with different substitution positions profoundly affects electron transport pathways and single-molecule conductance. Herein, we designed and synthesized all connectivity isomers of a thiophene ( TP ) aromatic ring substituted by two dihydrobenzo[b]thiophene ( BT ) groups with ethynyl spacers ( m , n -TP-BT, ( m , n = 2,3; 2,4; 2,5; 3,4)), to systematically probe how connectivity contributes to single-molecule conductance. Single-molecule conductance measurements using a scanning tunneling microscopy break junction (STM-BJ) technique show ∼12-fold change in conductance values, which follow an order of 10
-4.83 G0 ( 2,4-TP-BT ) < 10-4.78 G0 ( 3,4-TP-BT ) < 10-4.06 G0 ( 2,3-TP-BT ) < 10-3.75 G0 ( 2,5-TP-BT ). Electronic structure analysis and theoretical simulations show that the connectivity isomerization significantly changes electron delocalization and HOMO-LUMO energy gaps. Moreover, the connectivity-dependent molecular structures lead to different quantum interference (QI) effects in electron transport, e.g., a strong destructive QI near E = EF leads the smallest conductance value for 2,4-TP-BT . This work proves a clear relationship between the connectivity isomerization and single-molecule conductance of thiophene heterocyclic molecular junctions for the future design of molecular devices.- Published
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42. A chorea-acanthocytosis patient with novel mutations in the VPS13A gene without acanthocyte.
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Jin S, Sun Z, Fang X, Chen H, Yang W, Wang S, and Fan J
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- Female, Humans, Acanthocytes metabolism, Acanthocytes pathology, Mutation genetics, Vesicular Transport Proteins genetics, Movement Disorders pathology, Neuroacanthocytosis diagnosis, Neuroacanthocytosis genetics, Neuroacanthocytosis pathology
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Chorea-acanthocytosis (ChAc) is a rare clinical genetic disorder of the nervous system, which is characterized by choreiform movement disorder, cognitive decline, and psychiatric disorders. ChAc is mostly diagnosed based on its typical clinical manifestations and the increased number of acanthocytes in peripheral blood smears. Here, we report a patient, who has the characteristic clinical manifestations of ChAc with limb choreiform movements, involuntary lip and tongue bites, seizures, and emotional instability. However, her blood smear was negative for acanthocytes with scanning electron microscopy. We later identified two novel pathogenic mutations in the patient's vacuolar protein sorting homolog 13 A (VPS13A) on chromosome 9q21 by targeted gene sequencing, and she was definitively diagnosed with "ChAc." After treatment with carbamazepine, haloperidol, the patient's symptoms gradually improved. We consider that an acanthocyte negative blood smear cannot rule out ChAC diagnosis, and genetic testing is the "gold standard" for the diagnosis. Through a review of previous research, it is rare for a patient to have a clear diagnosis of ChAc by genetic testing, but whose blood smear is negative for acanthocytes with electron microscopy. In addition, in this report, we discovered two novel pathogenic mutations, which have not been reported previously, and extended the genetic characteristics of ChAc., (© 2023. Fondazione Società Italiana di Neurologia.)
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43. Developing and validating the nurse-patient relationship scale (NPRS) in China.
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Feng Y, Liu C, Tao S, Wang C, Zhang H, Liu X, Liu Z, Liu W, Zhao J, Zou D, Liu Z, Liu J, Wang N, Wu L, Wu Q, Hao Y, Xu W, and Liang L
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Background: Poor nurse-patient relationship poses an obstacle to care delivery, jeopardizing patient experience and patient care outcomes. Measuring nurse-patient relationship is challenging given its multi-dimensional nature and a lack of well-established scales., Purpose: This study aimed to develop a multi-dimensional scale measuring nurse-patient relationship in China., Methods: A preliminary scale was constructed based on the existing literature and Delphi consultations with 12 nursing experts. The face validity of the scale was tested through a survey of 45 clinical nurses. This was followed by a validation study on 620 clinical nurses. Cronbach's α, content validity and known-group validity of the scale were assessed. The study sample was further divided into two for Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), respectively, to assess the construct validity of the scale., Results: The Nurse-Patient Relationship Scale (NPRS) containing 23 items was developed and validated, measuring five dimensions: nursing behavior, nurse understanding and respect for patient, patient misunderstanding and mistrust in nurse, communication with patient, and interaction with patient. The Cronbach's α of the NPRS ranged from 0.725 to 0.932, indicating high internal consistency. The CFA showed excellent fitness of data into the five-factor structure: χ
2 /df = 2.431, GFI = 0.933, TLI = 0.923, CFI = 0.939, IFI = 0.923, RMSEA = 0.070. Good content and construct validity are demonstrated through expert consensus and psychometric tests., Conclusion: The NPRS is a valid tool measuring nurse-patient relationship in China., (© 2024. The Author(s).)- Published
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44. The gut microbiome promotes locomotion of Drosophila larvae via octopamine signaling.
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Hu J, Bi R, Luo Y, Wu K, Jin S, Liu Z, Jia Y, and Mao CX
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The gut microbiome is a key partner of animals, influencing various aspects of their physiology and behaviors. Among the diverse behaviors regulated by the gut microbiome, locomotion is vital for survival and reproduction, although the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we reveal that the gut microbiome modulates the locomotor behavior of Drosophila larvae via a specific neuronal type in the brain. The crawling speed of germ-free (GF) larvae was significantly reduced compared to the conventionally reared larvae, while feeding and excretion behaviors were unaffected. Recolonization with Acetobacter and Lactobacillus can fully and partially rescue the locomotor defects in GF larvae, respectively, probably due to the highest abundance of Acetobacter as a symbiotic bacterium in the larval gut, followed by Lactobacillus. Moreover, the gut microbiome promoted larval locomotion, not by nutrition, but rather by enhancing the brain levels of tyrosine decarboxylase 2 (Tdc2), which is an enzyme that synthesizes octopamine (OA). Overexpression of Tdc2 rescued locomotion ability in GF larvae. These findings together demonstrate that the gut microbiome specifically modulates larval locomotor behavior through the OA signaling pathway, revealing a new mechanism underlying larval locomotion regulated by the gut microbiome., (© 2024 Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.)
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45. Shanghai Community-Based Schizophrenia Cohort (SCS): a protocol for establishing a longitudinal cohort and research database of patients with schizophrenia receiving community-based mental health treatment.
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Zhu Y, He S, Liu Y, Chen C, Ge X, Zhang W, Zhu Y, Zhou Q, Jiang Y, Zhang Y, Xu W, Wang N, Cai J, and Xie B
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- Humans, Adolescent, China, Mental Health, Schizophrenia therapy
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Introduction: Drivers for remission, relapse and violence-related behaviour among patients with schizophrenia are the most complicated issue., Methods and Analysis: This study aims to recruit a longitudinal cohort of patients with schizophrenia. Two suburban districts and two urban districts were randomly selected according to health service facilities, population, geographical region and socioeconomic status. Individuals (>18 years old) who received a diagnosis of schizophrenia following the International Classification of Diseases (10th edition) criteria within the past 3 years will be invited as participants. Assessments will be carried out in local community health centres. Data will be used to (1) establish a community-based schizophrenia cohort and biobank, (2) prospectively determine the course of multidimensional functional outcomes of patients with schizophrenia who are receiving community-based mental health treatment, and (3) map the trajectories of patients with schizophrenia and prospectively determine the course of multidimensional outcomes based on the differential impact of potentially modifiable moderators., Ethics and Dissemination: The study has been reviewed and approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of Shanghai Mental Health Center (2021-67). Results of the study will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals. If effective, related educational materials will be released to the public., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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46. Short-term association of particulate matter and cardiovascular disease mortality in Shanghai, China between 2003 and 2020.
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Fang B, Wei J, Chen L, Jin S, Li Q, Cai R, Qian N, Gu Z, Chen L, Santon R, Wang C, and Song W
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- Humans, China epidemiology, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Aged, Adult, Air Pollution adverse effects, Seasons, Sex Factors, Particulate Matter, Cardiovascular Diseases mortality, Air Pollutants adverse effects, Environmental Exposure adverse effects, Environmental Exposure statistics & numerical data
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Objective: Evidence regarding the effects of particulate matter (PM) pollutants on cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality remains limited in Shanghai, China. Our objective was to thoroughly evaluate associations between PM pollutants and CVD mortality., Methods: Daily data on CVD mortality, PM (PM
10 and PM2.5 ) pollutants, and meteorological variables in Shanghai, China were gathered from 2003 to 2020. We utilized a time-series design with the generalized additive model to assess associations between PM pollutants and CVD mortality. Additionally, we conducted stratified analyses based on sex, age, education, and seasons using the same model., Results: We found that PM pollutants had a significant association with CVD mortality during the study period. Specifically, there was a 0.29% (95%CI: 0.14, 0.44) increase in CVD mortality for every 10 μg/m3 rise in a 2-day average (lag01) concentration of PM10 . A 0.28% (95% CI: 0.07, 0.49) increase in CVD mortality was associated with every 10 μg/m3 rise in PM2.5 concentration at lag01. Overall, the estimated effects of PM10 and PM2.5 were larger in the warm period compared with the cold period. Furthermore, males and the older adult exhibited greater susceptibility to PM10 and PM2.5 exposure, and individuals with lower education levels experienced more significant effects from PM10 and PM2.5 than those with higher education levels., Conclusion: Our findings suggested that PM pollutants have a substantial impact on increasing CVD mortality in Shanghai, China. Moreover, the impacts of air pollution on health may be altered by factors such as season, sex, age, and educational levels., Competing Interests: ZG, LC, and RS were employed by the company Vital Strategies, Shanghai, China. The remaining authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2024 Fang, Wei, Chen, Jin, Li, Cai, Qian, Gu, Chen, Santon, Wang and Song.)- Published
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47. Mitigating Tetracycline antibiotic contamination in chicken manure using ex situ fermentation system.
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Li L, Liu X, Li J, Chen Z, Song T, Jin S, Zhu C, Luo L, Geng B, and Zhu J
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- Animals, Humans, Chickens, Fermentation, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Anti-Bacterial Agents analysis, Tetracycline, Genes, Bacterial, Manure analysis, Chlortetracycline
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Excessive use of tetracycline antibiotics in poultry farming results in significant concentrations of these drugs and tetracycline resistance genes (TRGs) in chicken manure, impacting both environmental and human health. Our research represents the first investigation into the removal dynamics of chlortetracycline (CTC) and TRGs in different layers of an ex situ fermentation system (EFS) for chicken waste treatment. By pinpointing and analyzing dominant TRGs-harboring bacteria and their interactions with environmental variables, we've closed an existing knowledge gap. Findings revealed that CTC's degradation half-lives spanned 3.3-5.8 days across different EFS layers, and TRG removal efficiency ranged between 86.82% and 99.52%. Network analysis highlighted Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria's essential roles in TRGs elimination, whereas Chloroflexi broadened the potential TRG hosts in the lower layer. Physical and chemical conditions within the EFS influenced microbial community diversity, subsequently impacting TRGs and integrons. Importantly, our study reports that the middle EFS layer exhibited superior performance in eliminating CTC and key TRGs (tetW, tetG, and tetX) as well as intI2. Our work transcends immediate health and environmental remediation by offering insights that encourage sustainable agriculture practices., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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48. DNA Damage-Induced Apoptosis Suppressor Triggers Progression and Stemness of Glioma by Enhancing Lymphoid Enhancer-Binding Factor 1 Expression.
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Chen YL, Liu Y, Xu Y, Yang AQ, Chen GJ, Xing JS, Su HW, and Liao LS
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Background: DNA damage-induced apoptosis suppressor (DDIAS) has recently been discovered to induce cancer progression, but its functions and mechanisms in glioma have not been well studied., Methods: DDIAS expression in glioma tissues was analyzed by the Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis server (GEPIA) and the Gene Expression database of Normal and Tumor tissue 2 (GENT2) databases. The role of DDIAS in glioma progression was studied by short hairpin RNA (shRNA) targeting DDIAS. The effects of DDIAS on glioma cell viability, cell proliferation, invasion, migration, and tumor sphere formation were determined by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), EdU, Transwell, tumor spheroid formation, extreme limiting dilution analysis assays in vitro and xenograft model construction in vivo . In addition, RNA sequencing and further functional experiments were used to analyze the DDIAS regulatory mechanism in glioma., Results: We found that DDIAS was highly expressed in glioma and that upregulated DDIAS indicated poor prognosis. Functionally, DDIAS knockdown inhibited glioma cell viability, cell proliferation, invasion and migration in vitro and tumor growth in vivo . In addition, lymphoid enhancer-binding factor 1 (LEF1) was identified as the downstream effector of DDIAS by RNA sequencing. DDIAS downregulation inhibited LEF1 mRNA and protein expression. The expression of DDIAS and LEF1 was positively correlated, and LEF1 overexpression rescued the inhibitory phenotype induced by DDIAS downregulation. We further showed that DDIAS downregulation inhibited cyclin A1, vimentin and the stemness-related factor CD133 and decreased the sphere formation capability, but these features were rescued by upregulation of LEF1., Conclusion: Taken together, these findings suggest that DDIAS promotes glioma progression and stemness by inducing LEF1 expression, proving that DDIAS may be a potential target for the treatment of glioma., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no competing interests., (Copyright 2024, Chen et al.)
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49. Effects of Seipin on Mouse Mesenchymal Stem Cell Osteo-Adipogenic Balance.
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Li Z, Jin S, Xu T, Chen H, Cai W, Du J, Qiu J, Zhuang S, Qi Y, Gu W, and Pang L
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- Animals, Mice, Cell Differentiation genetics, Mice, Knockout, Osteogenesis genetics, PPAR gamma genetics, PPAR gamma metabolism, X-Ray Microtomography, GTP-Binding Protein gamma Subunits genetics, GTP-Binding Protein gamma Subunits metabolism, Heterotrimeric GTP-Binding Proteins genetics, Heterotrimeric GTP-Binding Proteins metabolism, Mesenchymal Stem Cells metabolism
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Seipin deficiency is an important cause of type 2 Berardinelli-Seip congenital dyslipidemia (BSCL2). BSCL2 is a severe lipodystrophy syndrome with lack of adipose tissue, hepatic steatosis, insulin resistance, and normal or higher bone mineral density. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are believed to maintain bone and fat homeostasis by differentiating into osteoblasts and adipocytes. We aimed to explore the role of seipin in the osteogenic/adipogenic differentiation balance of BMSCs. Seipin loxP/loxP mice are used to explore metabolic disorders caused by seipin gene mutations. Compared with wild-type mice, subcutaneous fat deficiency and ectopic fat accumulation were higher in seipin knockout mice. Microcomputed tomography of the tibia revealed the increased bone content in seipin knockout mice. We generated seipin-deficient BMSCs in vitro and revealed that lipogenic genes are downregulated and osteogenic genes are upregulated in seipin-deficient BMSCs. In addition, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) signaling is reduced in seipin-deficient BMSCs, while using the PPARγ activator increased the lipogenic differentiation and decreased osteogenic differentiation of seipin-deficient BMSCs. Our findings indicated that bone and lipid metabolism can be regulated by seipin through modulating the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. Thus, a new insight of seipin mutations in lipid metabolism disorders was revealed, providing a prospective strategy for MSC transplantation-based treatment of BSCL2.
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50. Integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analyses reveal the molecular mechanism underlying the thermotolerant response of Spodoptera frugiperda.
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Yang CL, Meng JY, Zhou JY, Zhang JS, and Zhang CY
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- Animals, Spodoptera genetics, Proteomics, Gene Expression Profiling, Transcriptome, Larva genetics, Thermotolerance genetics
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Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a highly destructive invasive pest with remarkable adaptability to extreme climatic conditions, posing a substantial global threat. Although the effects of temperature stress on the biological and ecological properties of S. frugiperda have been elucidated, the molecular mechanisms underlying its responses remain unclear. Herein, we combined transcriptomic and proteomic analyses to explore the key genes and proteins involved in thermotolerance regulation in S. frugiperda larvae at 42 °C. Overall, 1528 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 154 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified in S. frugiperda larvae under heat stress, including antioxidant enzymes, heat shock proteins (Hsps), cytochrome P450s, starch and sucrose metabolism genes, and insulin signaling pathway genes, indicating their involvement in heat tolerance regulation. Correlation analysis of DEGs and DEPs revealed that seven and eight had the same and opposite expression profiles, respectively. After nanocarrier-mediated RNA interference knockdown of SfHsp29, SfHsp20.4, SfCAT, and SfGST, the body weight and mortality of S. frugiperda larvae significantly decreased and increased under heat stress, respectively. This indicates that SfHsp29, SfHsp20.4, SfCAT, and SfGST play a crucial role in the thermotolerance of S. frugiperda larvae. These results provide insight into the mechanism of heat tolerance in S. frugiperda., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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