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2. Assessing the Presence of Phosphoinositides on Autophagosomal Membrane in Yeast by Live Cell Imaging.
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Song JZ, Feng YH, Sergevnina V, Zhu J, Li H, and Xie Z
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The formation of autophagosomes mediating the sequestration of cytoplasmic materials is the central step of autophagy. Several phosphoinositides, which are signaling molecules on the membrane, are involved in autophagy. However, it is not always clear whether these phosphoinositides act directly at the site of autophagosome formation, or indirectly via the regulation of other steps or pathways. To address this question, we used a set of phosphoinositide probes to systematically examine their potential presence on autophagosomal membranes in yeast ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ). We verified the specificity of these probes using mutant cells deficient in the production of the corresponding phosphoinositides. We then examined starved yeast cells co-expressing a phosphoinositide probe together with an autophagosomal membrane marker, 2Katushka2S-Atg8. Our data revealed that PtdIns(4,5)P
2 and PtdIns(3,5)P2 were mainly present on the plasma membrane and vacuolar membrane, respectively. We observed only occasional co-localization between the PtdIns(4)P probe and Atg8, some of which may represent the transient passage of a PtdIns(4)P-containing structure near the autophagosomal membrane. In contrast, substantial colocalization of the PtdIns(3)P probe with Atg8 was observed. Taken together, our data indicate that only PtdIns(3)P is present in a substantial amount on the autophagosomal membrane. For other phosphoinositides involved in autophagy, either their presence on the autophagosomal membrane is very transient, or they act on other cellular membranes to regulate autophagy.- Published
- 2024
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3. Simultaneous production of biosurfactant and extracellular unspecific peroxygenases by Moesziomyces aphidis XM01 enables an efficient strategy for crude oil degradation.
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Song JZ, Wang CQ, Yu GS, Sun Z, Wu AH, Chi ZM, and Liu GL
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- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons metabolism, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons chemistry, Alkanes metabolism, Petroleum metabolism, Biodegradation, Environmental, Surface-Active Agents metabolism, Surface-Active Agents chemistry, Glycolipids metabolism, Mixed Function Oxygenases metabolism, Mixed Function Oxygenases genetics
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Crude oil is a hazardous pollutant that poses significant and lasting harm to human health and ecosystems. In this study, Moesziomyces aphidis XM01, a biosurfactant mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs)-producing yeast, was utilized for crude oil degradation. Unlike most microorganisms relying on cytochrome P450, XM01 employed two extracellular unspecific peroxygenases, MaUPO.1 and MaUPO.2, with preference for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and n-alkanes respectively, thus facilitating efficient crude oil degradation. The MELs produced by XM01 exhibited a significant emulsification activity of 65.9% for crude oil and were consequently supplemented in an "exogenous MELs addition" strategy to boost crude oil degradation, resulting in an optimal degradation ratio of 72.3%. Furthermore, a new and simple "pre-MELs production" strategy was implemented, achieving a maximum degradation ratio of 95.9%. During this process, the synergistic up-regulation of MaUPO.1, MaUPO.1 and the key MELs synthesis genes contributed to the efficient degradation of crude oil. Additionally, the phylogenetic and geographic distribution analysis of MaUPO.1 and MaUPO.1 revealed their wide occurrence among fungi in Basidiomycota and Ascomycota, with high transcription levels across global ocean, highlighting their important role in biodegradation of crude oil. In conclusion, M. aphidis XM01 emerges as a novel yeast for efficient and eco-friendly crude oil degradation., 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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- 2024
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4. [Cyclin A1 affects the invasion, metastasis, and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma].
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Ma YR, Yang Q, Li H, Song JZ, Zhou X, and Xiang FG
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- Humans, Cell Line, Tumor, Cell Movement, Cell Proliferation, Cyclin A1 metabolism, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 metabolism, Neoplasm Invasiveness, Prognosis, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A metabolism, Carcinoma, Hepatocellular pathology, Liver Neoplasms pathology
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Objective: To investigate the effect of cyclin A1 on the invasion, metastasis, and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods: Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was used to detect the expressional condition of cyclin A1 in HCC and paraffin-embedded non-tumor adjacent tissues. Kaplan-Meier method was used for the survival analysis of patients with HCC. Western blot (WB) was used to detect the expression of cyclin A1 in HCCLM3 and QGY-7703 cells. Scratch wound healing assay, transwell migration, and invasion assay were used to detect the effect of cyclin A1 overexpression on cell migration and invasion ability. WB was used to detect changes in the expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 2, MMP9, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) after overexpression of cyclin A1. Measurement data were compared using a t -test and analysis of variance. Count data was measured using χ (2) test and the Log-rank method was performed for survival analysis. Results: Cyclin A1 expression rates were higher in the tissues of HCC patients with recurrent metastasis than in the tissues of patients without recurrent metastasis (60.42% vs. 46.81%, χ (2) = 4.711, P < 0.05). The overall postoperative survival time (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) were shorter in patients with high cyclin A1 expression than those with low cyclin A1 expression (45.9 months vs. 53.1 months; 42.9 months vs. 51.3 months, and P < 0.01). The postoperative OS and DFS were shorter in patients with high cyclin A1 expression and recurrent metastasis than those with low cyclin A1 expression without recurrent metastasis (31.7 months vs. 43.9 months; 18.0 months vs. 31.5 months, and P < 0.05). HCCLM3 and QGY-7703 cells were higher in the cyclin A1-pEX group than in the empty vector (vector) group (1.56 ± 0.06 vs. 0.18 ± 0.01, t = 18.75, P < 0.001; 1.31 ± 0.05 vs.0.37 ± 0.02, t = 15.17, P < 0.001). The migrated distances of HCCLM3 cells in the cyclin A1-pEX group and the vector group were (536.7 ± 14.5) μm and (327.3 ± 9.3) μm, t = 11.84, P < 0.05, respectively, while the migrated distances of QGY-7703 cells in the two groups were (916.7 ± 35.3) μm and (320.0 ± 20.8) μm, t = 13.54, P < 0.01. The migrated numbers of HCCLM3 cells in the cyclin A1-pEX group and vector group were (37.3 ± 2.4) and (7.0 ± 1.2), t = 12.67, P < 0.001, and the number of invasive cells was (73.7 ± 4.1) and (12.6 ± 1.5), t = 12.36, P < 0.001, respectively. The migrated numbers of QGY-7703 cells in the two groups were (153.3 ± 6.0) and (17.7 ± 3.7), t = 17.59, P < 0.001, and the number of invasive cells was (45.0 ± 2.9) and (9.3 ± 1.5), t = 10.66, P < 0.001, respectively. The expression levels of MMP2, MMP9, and VEGF in HCCLM3 and QGY-7703 cells were significantly higher in the cyclin A1-pEX group than those in the vector group ( P < 0.05). Conclusion: Cyclin A1 plays an important role in HCC invasion and metastasis, but HCC patients with high cyclin A1 expression have a poor prognosis. Hence, cyclin A1 has high guiding significance for evaluating patient prognosis.
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- 2023
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5. Psychological interventions for individuals with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorder: a scoping review.
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Song JZ, Luong D, Feldman ECH, Tran S, Perrier L, Eubanks K, Bayley M, Kastner M, Slepian M, and Munce SEP
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- Humans, Pain, Sample Size, Psychosocial Intervention, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome therapy
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Purpose: To identify the nature and extent of the evidence on psychological interventions among individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD)., Materials and Methods: Eligible studies reported on psychological interventions for individuals of all ages with EDS and/or HSD. All studies published in English were included, with no restrictions to publication year or status. MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, and PsycINFO were searched. Two reviewers independently screened studies and abstracted data., Results: This scoping review included 10 studies reporting on EDS, HSD, or both. Only cohort studies and case studies were identified. Four studies investigated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), one investigated Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), two investigated psychoeducation, two investigated Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment (IIPT), and one investigated Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). Interventions targeted pain management, self-destructive behaviours, and related psychological issues (e.g., depression/anxiety). Sample sizes were small (n < 50) for most studies and interventions were generally poorly described., Conclusions: There is a critical need for high-quality research surrounding psychological interventions for individuals with EDS/HSD. Psychological interventions for these individuals are understudied and existing studies lack validity. Researchers should investigate psychological interventions for individuals with all types of EDS/HSD with high-quality studies to validate findings from the existing studies., (© 2023. Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM).)
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- 2023
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6. Analysis of prognostic factors in patients with unresected cholangiocarcinoma undergoing radiotherapy based on SEER database and the development of Nomogram.
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Song JZ, Di YP, Ren G, and Wang YJ
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- Humans, Prognosis, Nomograms, Patients
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Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The 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.
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- 2023
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7. Identification and Expression Profiles of Putative Soluble Chemoreception Proteins from Lasioderma serricorne (Coleoptera: Anobiidae) Antennal Transcriptome.
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Wang GY, Chang YB, Guo JH, Xi JQ, Liang TB, Zhang SX, Yang MM, Hu LW, Mu WJ, and Song JZ
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- Animals, Arthropod Antennae metabolism, Female, Gene Expression Profiling, Insect Proteins genetics, Insect Proteins metabolism, Male, Phylogeny, Transcriptome, Coleoptera genetics, Coleoptera metabolism, Receptors, Odorant genetics, Receptors, Odorant metabolism
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The cigarette beetle, Lasioderma serricorne (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Anobiidae), is a destructive stored product pest worldwide. Adult cigarette beetles are known to rely on host volatiles and pheromones to locate suitable habitats for oviposition and mating, respectively. However, little is known about the chemosensory mechanisms of these pests. Soluble chemoreception proteins are believed to initiate olfactory signal transduction in insects, which play important roles in host searching and mating behaviors. In this study, we sequenced the antennal transcriptome of L. serricorne and identified 14 odorant-binding proteins (OBPs), 5 chemosensory proteins (CSPs), and 2 Niemann-Pick C2 proteins (NPC2). Quantitative realtime PCR (qPCR) results revealed that several genes (LserOBP2, 3, 6, and 14) were predominantly expressed in females, which might be involved in specific functions in this gender. The five LserOBPs (LserOBP1, 4, 8, 10, and 12) that were highly expressed in the male antennae might encode proteins involved in specific functions in males. These findings will contribute to a better understanding of the olfactory system in this stored product pest and will assist in the development of efficient and environmentally friendly strategies for controlling L. serricorne., (© The Author(s) 2022. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Entomological Society of America. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.)
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- 2022
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8. [Research progress in the application of non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma in dentin bonding].
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Chen JW, Zhang ZM, Yan LL, Zhao YH, Song JZ, Liu X, Zhao H, and Zhang H
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- Dental Cements, Dentin, Dentin-Bonding Agents, Materials Testing, Resin Cements, Surface Properties, Dental Bonding, Plasma Gases
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As a convenient and effective surface modification approach, non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma (NTAPP)can be used to improve dentin bonding, and has recently become a research focus. Studies have shown that NTAPP can alter dentin surface properties, improve the penetration and polymerization of adhesives, stimulate the cross-linking of collagen, and change the micro-morphology and element content of dentin surface, thus improve the dentin bonding quality. This article introduces the current research progress in the application of NTAPP in the field of dentin bonding, in order to provide innovative information for future research in optimization of the quality of dentin bonding.
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- 2022
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9. Selective Photoaffinity Probe for Monitoring Farnesoid X Receptor Expression in Cultured Cells.
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Xu XW, Zhu Y, Song JZ, Zou GQ, Zhao Z, Zheng QL, Cao LJ, Wang GJ, Wang H, and Hao HP
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- Cells, Cultured, Gene Expression Regulation, Transcription Factors metabolism, Liver metabolism, Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear metabolism
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Farnesoid X receptor (FXR), a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily, is a vital ligand-activated transcriptional factor, which is highly expressed in the liver, intestine, and adrenal gland. However, FXR homeostasis is influenced by many factors, such as diet and circadian rhythm, and the expression of FXR differs in diverse organs. Currently, there is no method to monitor the FXR homeostasis in real time, which restricts us from further investigating the function of FXR under physiological and pathological conditions. In this project, classic FXR agonists were selected to be modified to targeting FXR. The photo-cross-linking diazirine group and alkynyl, a click reaction group, were incorporated to the ligands. Through biorthogonal reaction, fluorophore was linked to the ligands to realize the monitoring of FXR expression in cells.
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10. The transcription factor Ron1 is required for chitin metabolism, asexual development and pathogenicity in Beauveria bassiana, an entomopathogenic fungus.
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Qiu L, Song JZ, Li J, Zhang TS, Li Z, Hu SJ, Liu JH, Dong JC, Cheng W, and Wang JJ
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- Chitin metabolism, Fungal Proteins genetics, Fungal Proteins metabolism, Transcription Factors metabolism, Virulence genetics, Beauveria, Chitinases genetics, Chitinases metabolism
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Ndt80-like transcription factor Ron1 is best known for its essential role in the regulation of N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) catabolism. Ron1 was again found to be essential for sensing GlcNAc in Beauveria bassiana. Importantly, our study revealed that Ron1 is involved in the metabolic processes of chitin and asexual development. To further investigate the novel functions of Ron1 in B. bassiana, extracellular chitinase activity in the ΔRon1 mutant was found to decrease by 84.73% compared with wild type. The deletion of Ron1 made it difficult for the fungus to accumulate intracellular GlcNAc. Furthermore, transcriptomic analysis revealed that Ron1 exerted a significant effect on global transcription and positively regulated genes encoding chitin metabolism in respond to chitin nutrition. Yeast one-hybrid assay confirmed that Ron1 could bind to specific cis-acting elements in the promoters of chitinase and hexokinase. In addition, ΔRon1 displayed an impaired chitin component of the cell wall, with a chitin synthetase (ChsVII) predicted to function downstream of Ron1. Finally, the virulence of ΔRon1 mutant was significantly reduced in the Galleria mellonella insect model through cuticle infection or cuticle bypassing infection. These data functionally characterize Ron1 in B. bassiana and expand our understanding of how the transcription factor Ron1 works in pathogens., (Copyright © 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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11. MCTS1 as a Novel Prognostic Biomarker and Its Correlation With Immune Infiltrates in Breast Cancer.
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Deng M, Xiong C, He ZK, Bin Q, Song JZ, Li W, and Qin J
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Multiple copies in T-cell lymphoma-1 (MCTS1) plays an important role in various cancers; however, its effects on patient prognosis and immune infiltration in breast cancer remain unclear. In this study, the expression profiles and clinical information of patients with breast cancer were obtained from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Using the Wilcoxon rank-sum test, the MCTS1 expression levels were compared between breast cancer and normal breast tissues. Functional enrichment analyses were performed to explore the potential signaling pathways and biological functions that are involved. Immune cell infiltration was assessed using single-sample gene set enrichment analysis. The UALCAN and MethSurv databases were used to analyze the methylation status of the MCTS1 . The Kaplan-Meier method and Cox regression analysis were used to identify the prognostic value of MCTS1 . A nomogram was constructed to predict the overall survival (OS) rates at one-, three-, and five-years post-cancer diagnosis. MCTS1 was overexpressed in breast cancer and significantly associated with the M pathological stage, histological type, PAM50, and increased age. MCTS1 overexpression contributes to a significant decline in OS and disease-specific survival. Multivariate Cox analysis identified MCTS1 as an independent negative prognostic marker of OS. The OS nomogram was generated with a concordance index of 0.715. Similarly, the hypomethylation status of MCTS1 is also associated with poor prognosis. Functional enrichment analysis indicated that the enriched pathways included the reactive oxygen species signaling pathway, MYC targets, interferon alpha response, immune response regulating signaling pathway, and leukocyte migration. Moreover, the overexpression of MCTS1 was negatively correlated with the levels of immune cell infiltration of natural killer cells, CD8
+ T cells, effector memory T cells, and plasmacytoid dendritic cells. Therefore, MCTS1 maybe a novel prognostic biomarker., Competing Interests: The 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 © 2022 Deng, Xiong, He, Bin, Song, Li and Qin.)- Published
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12. Glutamatergic Neurons in the Caudal Zona Incerta Regulate Parkinsonian Motor Symptoms in Mice.
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Li LX, Li YL, Wu JT, Song JZ, and Li XM
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- Animals, Mice, Neurons, Substantia Nigra, Parkinson Disease, Parkinsonian Disorders, Zona Incerta
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common and fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder. In recent years, it has been recognized that neurotransmitters other than dopamine and neuronal systems outside the basal ganglia are also related to PD pathogenesis. However, little is known about whether and how the caudal zona incerta (ZIc) regulates parkinsonian motor symptoms. Here, we showed that specific glutamatergic but not GABAergic ZIc
VgluT2 neurons regulated these symptoms. ZIcVgluT2 neuronal activation induced time-locked parkinsonian motor symptoms. In mouse models of PD, the ZIcVgluT2 neurons were hyperactive and inhibition of their activity ameliorated the motor deficits. ZIcVgluT2 neurons monosynaptically projected to the substantia nigra pars reticulata. Incerta-nigral circuit activation induced parkinsonian motor symptoms. Together, our findings provide a direct link between the ZIc, its glutamatergic neurons, and parkinsonian motor symptoms for the first time, help to better understand the mechanisms of PD, and supply a new important potential therapeutic target for PD., (© 2021. Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.)- Published
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13. [Research progress in the application of dopa-inspired compounds to improve the dentin-resin bonding].
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Yan LL, Zhang ZM, Zhao YH, Zhao H, Zou XY, Song JZ, Liu X, and Zhang H
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- Dentin, Dihydroxyphenylalanine
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Mussle foot protein has a main component which is named dopa. Dopa can be used to promote a relatively firm adhesion of mussels to the surface of solid materials through forming dihydrogen bonds, π-π/π-cation bonds and chelating metals,etc. To exploit these interactions, there is the opportunity to apply dopa-inspired compounds to improve the dentin-resin bonding. The current review provides valuable information concerning the mechanism of adhesion mediated by mussel foot protein and describes the application of dopa-inspired compounds in the dentin-resin bonding. The article provides novel information for future research in optimization of the properties of dentin-resin bonding.
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- 2021
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14. The N-mannosyltransferase gene BbAlg9 contributes to cell wall integrity, fungal development and the pathogenicity of Beauveria bassiana.
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Song JZ, Yin YP, Cheng W, Liu JH, Hu SJ, Qiu L, and Wang JJ
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- Cell Wall, Fungal Proteins genetics, Gene Deletion, Mannosyltransferases genetics, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Spores, Fungal, Stress, Physiological, Virulence, Beauveria genetics
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The mannosyltransferase Alg9 plays a vital role in N-linked protein glycosylation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, but its function in most filamentous fungi is not clear. The present study characterized BbAlg9 (an ortholog of S. cerevisiae Alg9) in Beauveria bassiana to determine the roles of N-mannosyltransferase in biological control potential of the filamentous entomopathogenic fungus. The disruption of BbAlg9 led to slower fungal growth in media with various nutrition compositions. The conidiation of ΔBbAlg9 was less than that of the wild type from the third to the fifth day but showed no significant difference on the sixth day, suggesting that BbAlg9 affects the development of conidia rather than conidial yield of late stage. ΔBbAlg9 showed defects in conidial germination, multiple stress tolerances and the yield of blastospores, with altered size and density, and virulence in hosts infected via the immersion and injection methods. The deletion of BbAlg9 resulted in defects in cell wall integrity, including increased mannoprotein and glucan content and decreased chitin content, which were accompanied by transcriptional activation or suppression of genes related to cell wall component biosynthesis. Notably, deletion of the N-mannosyltransferase BbAlg9 altered the transcription levels of O-mannosyltransferase genes (Pmt and Ktr family). These data show that BbAlg9 is involved in the fungal development, conidial stress tolerance, cell wall integrity and virulence of B. bassiana., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2021 British Mycological Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2021
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15. BbWor1, a Regulator of Morphological Transition, Is Involved in Conidium-Hypha Switching, Blastospore Propagation, and Virulence in Beauveria bassiana.
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Qiu L, Zhang TS, Song JZ, Zhang J, Li Z, and Wang JJ
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- Animals, Beauveria genetics, Beauveria metabolism, Beauveria pathogenicity, Fungal Proteins genetics, Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental, Gene Expression Regulation, Fungal, Hyphae genetics, Hyphae growth & development, Moths microbiology, Spores, Fungal genetics, Spores, Fungal growth & development, Transcription Factors genetics, Virulence, Beauveria growth & development, Fungal Proteins metabolism, Hyphae metabolism, Spores, Fungal metabolism, Transcription Factors metabolism
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Morphological transition is an important adaptive mechanism in the host invasion process. Wor1 is a conserved fungal regulatory protein that controls the phenotypic switching and pathogenicity of Candida albicans. By modulating growth conditions, we simulated three models of Beauveria bassiana morphological transitions, including CTH (conidia to hyphae), HTC (hyphae to conidia), and BTB (blastospore to blastospore). Disruption of BbWor1 (an ortholog of Wor1 ) resulted in a distinct reduction in the time required for conidial germination (CTH), a significant increase in hyphal growth, and a decrease in the yield of conidia (HTC), indicating that BbWor1 positively controls conidium production and negatively regulates hyphal growth in conidium-hypha switching. Moreover, Δ BbWor1 prominently decreased blastospore yield, shortened the G
0 /G1 phase, and prolonged the G2 /M phase under the BTB model. Importantly, BbWor1 contributed to conidium-hypha switching and blastospore propagation via different genetic pathways, and yeast one-hybrid testing demonstrated the necessity of BbWor1 to control the transcription of an allergen-like protein gene (BBA_02580) and a conidial wall protein gene (BBA_09998). Moreover, the dramatically weakened virulence of Δ BbWor1 was examined by immersion and injection methods. Our findings indicate that BbWor1 is a vital participant in morphological transition and pathogenicity in entomopathogenic fungi. IMPORTANCE As a well-known entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana has a complex life cycle and involves transformations among single-cell conidia, blastospores, and filamentous hyphae. This study provides new insight into the regulation of the fungal cell morphological transitions by simulating three models. Our research identified BbWor1 as a core transcription factor of morphological differentiation that positively regulates the production of conidia and blastospores but negatively regulates hyphal growth. More importantly, BbWor1 affects fungal pathogenicity and the global transcription profiles within three models of growth stage transformation. The present study lays a foundation for the exploration of the transition mechanism of entomopathogenic fungi and provides material for the morphological study of fungi.- Published
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16. The Tudor Domain-Containing Protein BbTdp1 Contributes to Fungal Cell Development, the Cell Cycle, Virulence, and Transcriptional Regulation in the Insect Pathogenic Fungus Beauveria bassiana.
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Qiu L, Li Z, Zhang L, Zhang TS, Hu SJ, Song JZ, Liu JH, Zhang J, Wang JJ, and Cheng W
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- Animals, Beauveria genetics, Beauveria pathogenicity, Cell Cycle, Fungal Proteins genetics, Gene Expression Regulation, Fungal, Transcriptome, Tudor Domain, Virulence, Beauveria growth & development, Beauveria metabolism, Fungal Proteins chemistry, Fungal Proteins metabolism, Insecta microbiology
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Beauveria bassiana is an insect pathogenic fungus that serves as a model system for exploring the mechanisms of fungal development and host-pathogen interactions. Clinical and experimental studies have indicated that SND1 is closely correlated with the progression and invasiveness of common cancers as a potential oncogene, but this gene has rarely been studied in fungi. Here, we characterized the contributions of an SND1 ortholog (Tdp1) by constructing a BbTdp1 deletion strain and a complemented strain of B. bassiana. Compared with the wild-type (WT) strain, the Δ BbTdp1 mutant lost conidiation capacity (∼87.7%) and blastospore (∼96.3%) yields, increased sensitivity to chemical stress (4.4 to 54.3%) and heat shock (∼44.2%), and decreased virulence following topical application (∼24.7%) and hemocoel injection (∼40.0%). Flow cytometry readings showed smaller sizes of both conidia and blastospores for Δ BbTdp1 mutants. Transcriptomic data revealed 4,094 differentially expressed genes (|log
2 ratio| > 2 and a q value of <0.05) between Δ BbTdp1 mutants and the WT strain, which accounted for 41.6% of the total genes, indicating that extreme fluctuation in the global gene expression pattern had occurred. Moreover, deletion of BbTdp1 led to an abnormal cell cycle with a longer S phase and shorter G2 /M and G0 /G1 phases of blastospores, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay confirmed that the level of phosphorylated cyclin-dependent kinase 1 (Cdk1) in the Δ BbTdp1 strain was ∼31.5% lower than in the WT strain. In summary, our study is the first to report that BbTdp1 plays a vital role in regulating conidia and blastospore yields, fungal morphological changes, and pathogenicity in entomopathogenic fungi. IMPORTANCE In this study, we used Beauveria bassiana as a biological model to report the role of BbTdp1 in entomopathogenic fungi. Our findings indicated that BbTdp1 contributed significantly to cell development, the cell cycle, and virulence in B. bassiana. In addition, deletion of BbTdp1 led to drastic fluctuations in the transcriptional profile. BbTdp1 can be developed as a novel target for B. bassiana development and pathogenicity, which also provides a framework for the study of Tdp1 in other fungi.- Published
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17. Intestinal schistosomiasis masquerading as intestinal polyps.
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Zhu XL, Song JZ, Yu WY, Hua LQ, and Zhang ML
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- Aged, Appendix microbiology, China, Colonoscopy, Diagnostic Errors, Female, Humans, Intestinal Polyps pathology, Schistosomiasis pathology, Schistosomiasis diagnosis
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Background: Schistosomiasis is very common in the southern part of the Yangtze River Basin in China. It is mainly manifested as appendicitis, ulcers, hematomas, and thickening of the intestinal tract. Schistosomiasis of the appendix is rare, mainly manifested as appendicitis, which is easy to be misdiagnosed., Case Presentation: Here we report a rare case of a Chinese female whose intestinal mass manifested as intestinal polyps and was eventually diagnosed pathologically as schistosomiasis infection (appendix schistosomiasis). So far, there are rare relevant cases reported., Conclusions: Intestinal schistosomiasis is easily misdiagnosed, and appendix schistosomiasis is rare. The final diagnosis requires pathology, especially surgical pathology.
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18. A p53-like transcription factor, BbTFO1, contributes to virulence and oxidative and thermal stress tolerances in the insect pathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana.
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Wang JJ, Yin YP, Song JZ, Hu SJ, Cheng W, and Qiu L
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- Animals, Beauveria isolation & purification, Beauveria pathogenicity, Catalase genetics, Catalase metabolism, Fungal Proteins classification, Fungal Proteins genetics, Gene Expression Regulation, Fungal, Mutation, Oxidative Stress genetics, Phenotype, Phylogeny, Stress, Physiological, Temperature, Transcription Factors classification, Transcription Factors genetics, Beauveria metabolism, Fungal Proteins metabolism, Insecta microbiology, Transcription Factors metabolism, Virulence genetics
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The p53-like transcription factor (TF) NDT80 plays a vital role in the regulation of pathogenic mechanisms and meiosis in certain fungi. However, the effects of NDT80 on entomopathogenic fungi are still unknown. In this paper, the NDT80 orthologue BbTFO1 was examined in Beauveria bassiana, a filamentous entomopathogenic fungus, to explore the role of an NDT80-like protein for fungal pest control potential. Disruption of BbTFO1 resulted in impaired resistance to oxidative stress (OS) in a growth assay under OS and a 50% minimum inhibitory concentration experiment. Intriguingly, the oxidation resistance changes were accompanied by transcriptional repression of the two key antioxidant enzyme genes cat2 and cat5. ΔBbTFO1 also displayed defective conidial germination, virulence and heat resistance. The specific supplementation of BbTFO1 reversed these phenotypic changes. As revealed by this work, BbTFO1 can affect the transcription of catalase genes and play vital roles in the maintenance of phenotypes associated with the biological control ability of B. bassiana., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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- 2021
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19. Involvement of BbTpc1, an important Zn(II) 2 Cys 6 transcriptional regulator, in chitin biosynthesis, fungal development and virulence of an insect mycopathogen.
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Qiu L, Zhang J, Song JZ, Hu SJ, Zhang TS, Li Z, Wang JJ, and Cheng W
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- Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, Autophagy, Beauveria genetics, Cell Wall metabolism, Fungal Proteins chemistry, Fungal Proteins genetics, Gene Deletion, Hyphae growth & development, Mutation genetics, Phylogeny, Reproduction, Asexual, Spores, Fungal growth & development, Stress, Physiological, Transcriptome genetics, Virulence, Beauveria growth & development, Beauveria pathogenicity, Chitin biosynthesis, Fungal Proteins metabolism, Insecta microbiology, Transcription Factors metabolism
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Chitin is one of the major components of the fungal cell wall and contributes to the mechanical strength and shape of the fungal cell. Zn(II)
2 Cys6 transcription factors are unique to the fungal kingdom and have a variety of functions in some fungi. However, the mechanisms by which Zn(II)2 Cys6 proteins affect entomopathogenic fungi are largely unknown. Here, we characterized the Zn(II)2 Cys6 transcription factor BbTpc1 in the insect pathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana. Disruption of BbTpc1 resulted in a distinct changes in vegetative growth and septation patterns, and a significant decrease in conidia and blastospore yield. The ΔBbTpc1 mutant displayed impaired resistance to chemical stresses and heat shock and attenuated virulence in topical and intrahemocoel injection assays. Importantly, the ΔBbTpc1 mutant had an abnormal cell wall with altered wall thickness and chitin synthesis, which were accompanied by transcriptional repression of the chitin synthetase family genes. In addition, comparative transcriptomics revealed that deletion of BbTpc1 altered fungal asexual reproduction via different genetic pathways. These data revealed that BbTpc1 regulates fungal development, chitin synthesis and biological control potential in B. bassiana., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)- Published
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20. Transitional Care Interventions for Youth With Disabilities: A Systematic Review.
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Levy BB, Song JZ, Luong D, Perrier L, Bayley MT, Andrew G, Arbour-Nicitopoulos K, Chan B, Curran CJ, Dimitropoulos G, Hartman L, Huang L, Kastner M, Kingsnorth S, McCormick A, Nelson M, Nicholas D, Penner M, Thompson L, Toulany A, Woo A, Zee J, and Munce SEP
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- Adolescent, Bias, Child, Humans, Young Adult, Disabled Children, Health Services for Persons with Disabilities, Quality of Life, Transition to Adult Care
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Context: Transition from the pediatric to the adult health care system is a complex process that should include medical, psychosocial, educational, recreational, and vocational considerations., Objective: In this systematic review, we aim to synthesize the evidence on transitional care interventions (TCIs) to improve the quality of life (QoL) for adolescents and young adults with childhood-onset disabilities, including neurodevelopmental disorders., Data Sources: Four electronic databases (Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) were searched., Study Selection: In the included studies, researchers examined TCIs for adolescents and young adults (12-24 years of age) with childhood-onset disabilities. Studies were experimental, quasi-experimental, and observational studies published in the last 26 years., Data Extraction: Two reviewers independently completed study screening, data extraction, and risk-of-bias assessment., Results: Fifty-two studies were included. Five studies reported on QoL, but statistically significant improvements were noted in only 1 of these studies. Significant improvements were also found in secondary outcomes including disability-related knowledge and transitional readiness. TCIs targeted patients, families and/or caregivers, and health care providers and exhibited great heterogeneity in their characteristics and components., Limitations: Inconsistent reporting on interventions between studies hindered synthesis of the relationships between specific intervention characteristics and outcomes., Conclusions: Although there is limited evidence on the impact of TCIs on the QoL for youth with childhood-onset disabilities, there is indication that they can be effective in improving patient and provider outcomes. The initiation of transition-focused care at an early age may contribute to improved long-term health outcomes in this population., Competing Interests: POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The authors have indicated they have no potential conflicts of interest to disclose., (Copyright © 2020 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.)
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21. Comprehensive evaluation of targeted multiplex bisulphite PCR sequencing for validation of DNA methylation biomarker panels.
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Lam D, Luu PL, Song JZ, Qu W, Risbridger GP, Lawrence MG, Lu J, Trau M, Korbie D, Clark SJ, Pidsley R, and Stirzaker C
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- Cell Line, Tumor, CpG Islands, Early Detection of Cancer, Epigenesis, Genetic, Genetic Markers, Humans, Male, Prostatic Neoplasms genetics, Sample Size, Sensitivity and Specificity, DNA Methylation, Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction methods, Prostatic Neoplasms diagnosis, Whole Genome Sequencing methods
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Background: DNA methylation is a well-studied epigenetic mark that is frequently altered in diseases such as cancer, where specific changes are known to reflect the type and severity of the disease. Therefore, there is a growing interest in assessing the clinical utility of DNA methylation as a biomarker for diagnosing disease and guiding treatment. The development of an accurate loci-specific methylation assay, suitable for use on low-input clinical material, is crucial for advancing DNA methylation biomarkers into a clinical setting. A targeted multiplex bisulphite PCR sequencing approach meets these needs by allowing multiple DNA methylated regions to be interrogated simultaneously in one experiment on limited clinical material., Results: Here, we provide an updated protocol and recommendations for multiplex bisulphite PCR sequencing (MBPS) assays for target DNA methylation analysis. We describe additional steps to improve performance and reliability: (1) pre-sequencing PCR optimisation which includes assessing the optimal PCR cycling temperature and primer concentration and (2) post-sequencing PCR optimisation to achieve uniform coverage of each amplicon. We use a gradient of methylated controls to demonstrate how PCR bias can be assessed and corrected. Methylated controls also allow assessment of the sensitivity of methylation detection for each amplicon. Here, we show that the MBPS assay can amplify as little as 0.625 ng starting DNA and can detect methylation differences of 1% with a sequencing coverage of 1000 reads. Furthermore, the multiplex bisulphite PCR assay can comprehensively interrogate multiple regions on 1-5 ng of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded DNA or circulating cell-free DNA., Conclusions: The MBPS assay is a valuable approach for assessing methylated DNA regions in clinical samples with limited material. The optimisation and additional quality control steps described here improve the performance and reliability of this method, advancing it towards potential clinical applications in biomarker studies.
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22. [Rheology and in vitro release properties of thermosensitive in situ gel of Yihuang Decoction and its common gel for vaginal use].
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Wang XQ, Liu YL, Lin LF, Song JZ, Luo YT, and Li H
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- Female, Humans, Poloxamer, Rheology, Temperature, Viscosity, Administration, Intravaginal, Drugs, Chinese Herbal chemistry, Gels chemistry
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To evaluate the traits and rheological properties of thermosensitive in situ gel of Yihuang Decoction and its common gel for vaginal use, and predict the release behavior of Yihuang Decoction in situ gel in vitro. Poloxamer was used as thermosensitive material to prepare Yihuang Decoction vaginal in situ gel, and Yihuang Decoction common gel was prepared with carbopol. Then the differences of the two gels before and after diluting with vaginal fluid were compared. The rheological parameters of Yihuang Decoction in situ gel and its common gel were determined with Anton Paar MCR102 rheometer. In addition, berberine hydrochloride was selected as an index component to evaluate the in vitro release properties of Yihuang Decoction vaginal thermosensitive in situ gel. Yihuang Decoction vaginal thermosensitive in situ gel was Newtonian fluid under low-temperature conditions, which was yellow and transparent. After reaching the gelling temperature of 24.5 ℃, it became semi-solid, pseudoplastic fluid. The gelling temperature was predicted to be 37 ℃, and the phase transition time was 30 s after diluting with simulated vaginal fluid. However, the rheological properties of Yihuang Decoction common gel had no significant changes with temperature. Compared with in situ gel, the color of common gel was darker and more translucent. Besides, its mobility was stronger after diluting with simulated vaginal fluid. The in vitro release study showed that the kinetic behavior of berberine hydrochloride in Yihuang Decoction vaginal thermosensitive in situ gel was matched with the Higuchi equation. Through simulation of vaginal administration, physical properties and dynamic rheological parameters were used to intuitively and scientifically evaluate the two gels. Compared with the common gel, the thermosensitive in situ gel could quickly attached to the vaginal mucosa and release drug, and thus was more suitable for developing vaginal administration of Yihuang Decoction, which also provides references for studying new vaginal preparation of Yihuang Decoction.
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23. Physical performance outcome measures used in exercise interventions for adults with childhood-onset disabilities: A scoping review.
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Song JZ, Catizzone M, Arbour-Nicitopoulos KP, Luong D, Perrier L, Bayley M, and Munce SEP
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- Adolescent, Adult, Cerebral Palsy physiopathology, Cerebral Palsy rehabilitation, Child, Female, Gait physiology, Humans, Male, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic methods, Resistance Training methods, Spinal Dysraphism physiopathology, Spinal Dysraphism rehabilitation, Disabled Children rehabilitation, Exercise physiology, Exercise Therapy methods, Outcome Assessment, Health Care methods, Physical Functional Performance
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Background: People with childhood-onset disabilities face unique physical and social challenges in adulthood. Exercise interventions may improve physical performance in children, but there is a lack of research on adults., Objective: To describe studies that investigate exercise interventions and to evaluate the quality of physical performance outcome measures for adults with childhood-onset disabilities., Methods: Eligible studies reported on exercise interventions for adults (ages 16+) with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or acquired brain injuries. Only randomized controlled trials published in English from 2008 to 2019 were included. MEDLINE, CINAHL, PEDro, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched. Two reviewers independently screened studies and abstracted data., Results: This scoping review included 4 trials reporting on cerebral palsy only. Three strength training programs found significant improvements in gait, and one mixed training program found significant improvements in strength and fitness. Only two outcome measures used are valid/reliable for adults (6 Minute Walk Test and Borg-20 Grades)., Conclusion: Certain interventions may improve physical performance, but there is a lack of research on appropriate exercise interventions and physical performance outcome measures for adults with childhood-onset disabilities. Different exercise interventions should be investigated using larger sample sizes and outcome measures should be standardized.
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24. Comparison of endoscope-assisted versus conventional resection of parotid tumors.
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Gao L, Liang QL, Ren WH, Li SM, Xue LF, Zhi Y, Song JZ, Wang QB, Dou ZC, Yue J, and Zhi KQ
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- Endoscopes, Feasibility Studies, Humans, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, Parotid Gland, Postoperative Complications, Retrospective Studies, Endoscopy, Parotid Neoplasms surgery
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Endoscopically-assisted partial parotidectomy for benign tumours has been reported, but we have evaluated its feasibility through different concealed incisions compared with conventional parotidectomy. A total of 124 patients with parotid tumours were enrolled in this retrospective study: an endoscopically-assisted group (n=37) compared with a group operated on conventionally (n=87). The incision for endoscopically-assisted partial, total parotidectomy and selective neck dissection was based on location and pathological characters of the parotid tumour. The sex and age of the patients, diameter of the tumour, and histopathological features were comparable between the two groups. The mean length of the incision in the endoscopic group was significantly shorter than that in the conventional group. However, intraoperative blood loss, operating time, and duration of hospital stay were significantly reduced, and postoperative secretion of saliva was significantly improved in the endoscopic group, among whom there were no recurrences of tumour. More importantly, all patients who had endoscopically-assisted operations were satisfied with the cosmetic result. Endoscopically-assisted parotidectomy is superior to conventional resection as judged by postoperative cosmetic and functional outcomes. It is noteworthy that the site of incision depends mainly on location, and on the suspected low grade of malignancy of the parotid tumour seen on preoperative computed tomography and magnetic resonance images., (Copyright © 2019. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)
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25. A Validated Set of Fluorescent-Protein-Based Markers for Major Organelles in Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).
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Zhu J, Zhang ZT, Tang SW, Zhao BS, Li H, Song JZ, Li D, and Xie Z
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- Cell Nucleus, Coloring Agents, Endocytosis, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Endosomes, Eukaryotic Cells, Golgi Apparatus, Lipid Droplets, Mitochondria, Peroxisomes, Plasmids, Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins analysis, Saccharomycetales, Vacuoles, Biomarkers, Green Fluorescent Proteins, Organelles ultrastructure, Saccharomyces cerevisiae ultrastructure
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Eukaryotic cells share a basic scheme of internal organization featuring membrane-based organelles. The use of fluorescent proteins (FPs) greatly facilitated live-cell imaging of organelle dynamics and protein trafficking. One major limitation of this approach is that the fusion of an FP to a target protein can and often does compromise the function of the target protein and alter its subcellular localization. The optimization process to obtain a desirable fusion construct can be time-consuming or even unsuccessful. In this work, we set out to provide a validated set of FP-based markers for major organelles in the budding yeast ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ). Out of over 160 plasmids constructed, we present a final set of 42 plasmids, the recommendations for which are backed up by meticulous evaluations. The tool set includes three colors (green, red, and blue) and covers the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), nucleus, Golgi apparatus, endosomes, vacuoles, mitochondria, peroxisomes, and lipid droplets. The fidelity of the markers was established by systematic cross-comparison and quantification. Functional assays were performed to examine the impact of marker expression on the secretory pathway, endocytic pathway, and metabolic activities of mitochondria and peroxisomes. Concomitantly, our work constitutes a reassessment of organelle identities in this model organism. Our data support the recognition that "late Golgi" and "early endosomes," two seemingly distinct terms, denote the same compartment in yeast. Conversely, all other organelles can be visually separated from each other at the resolution of conventional light microscopy, and quantification results justify their classification as distinct entities. IMPORTANCE Cells contain elaborate internal structures. For eukaryotic cells, like those in our bodies, the internal space is compartmentalized into membrane-bound organelles, each tasked with specialized functions. Oftentimes, one needs to visualize organelles to understand a complex cellular process. Here, we provide a validated set of fluorescent protein-based markers for major organelles in budding yeast. Yeast is a commonly used model when investigating basic mechanisms shared among eukaryotes. Fluorescent proteins are produced by cells themselves, avoiding the need for expensive chemical dyes. Through extensive cross-comparison, we make sure that each of our markers labels and only labels the intended organelle. We also carefully examined if the presence of our markers has any negative impact on the functionality of the cells and found none. Our work also helps answer a related question: are the structures we see really what we think they are?, (Copyright © 2019 Zhu et al.)
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26. Methylome and transcriptome maps of human visceral and subcutaneous adipocytes reveal key epigenetic differences at developmental genes.
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Bradford ST, Nair SS, Statham AL, van Dijk SJ, Peters TJ, Anwar F, French HJ, von Martels JZH, Sutcliffe B, Maddugoda MP, Peranec M, Varinli H, Arnoldy R, Buckley M, Ross JP, Zotenko E, Song JZ, Stirzaker C, Bauer DC, Qu W, Swarbrick MM, Lutgers HL, Lord RV, Samaras K, Molloy PL, and Clark SJ
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- Adipocytes cytology, Adipocytes metabolism, Adult, Binding Sites, Body Mass Index, Down-Regulation, Female, Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental, Humans, Intra-Abdominal Fat cytology, Middle Aged, Regulatory Elements, Transcriptional, Subcutaneous Fat cytology, Transcription Factors metabolism, Up-Regulation, DNA Methylation, Epigenesis, Genetic, Intra-Abdominal Fat metabolism, Subcutaneous Fat metabolism, Transcriptome
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Adipocytes support key metabolic and endocrine functions of adipose tissue. Lipid is stored in two major classes of depots, namely visceral adipose (VA) and subcutaneous adipose (SA) depots. Increased visceral adiposity is associated with adverse health outcomes, whereas the impact of SA tissue is relatively metabolically benign. The precise molecular features associated with the functional differences between the adipose depots are still not well understood. Here, we characterised transcriptomes and methylomes of isolated adipocytes from matched SA and VA tissues of individuals with normal BMI to identify epigenetic differences and their contribution to cell type and depot-specific function. We found that DNA methylomes were notably distinct between different adipocyte depots and were associated with differential gene expression within pathways fundamental to adipocyte function. Most striking differential methylation was found at transcription factor and developmental genes. Our findings highlight the importance of developmental origins in the function of different fat depots.
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27. [Distribution Characteristics and Ecological Risk Assessment of Organochlorine Pesticides in Sediments of Zhanjiang Bay].
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Peng SY, Peng PA, Kong DM, Chen FJ, Yu CL, Li JC, Liang YZ, and Song JZ
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Sixteen surface sediment samples were collected from the estuary of the Suixi river to the mouth of Zhanjiang Bay and then analyzed for organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) by GC-MS to investigate their distribution and ecological risk. The results showed that the concentrations of OCPs in the sediments ranged from nd to 189.52 ng·g
-1 (mean 32.17 ng·g-1 ), including HCHs (mean 5.81 ng·g-1 ) and DDTs (mean 26.90 ng·g-1 ). The distribution characteristics showed that the highest OCPs concentrations were found in the estuary and the main shipping lane areas, and the concentration in the nearshore area was higher than that offshore. Source analysis indicated that the HCHs mainly originated from agricultural applications, while no industrial input was observed. Some "hot-spots" areas occurred in harbors and shipping channels, likely as a result of the presence of paint flakes. Additionally, the concentrations of DDTs were found to be higher than the limits of Chinese Marine sediment quality criteria, and p,p' -DDT was the main type of DDT, presenting inevitable adverse biological effects and high ecological risk. Compared with other bays in China, the concentrations of OCPs in this study were in the upper-median pollution level, especially in harbors and boat maintenance facility areas. High OCPs inputs may occur, and thereby represent a certain ecological risk in Zhanjiang Bay.- Published
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28. Integrated epigenomic analysis stratifies chromatin remodellers into distinct functional groups.
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Giles KA, Gould CM, Du Q, Skvortsova K, Song JZ, Maddugoda MP, Achinger-Kawecka J, Stirzaker C, Clark SJ, and Taberlay PC
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- ATPases Associated with Diverse Cellular Activities, Adenosine Triphosphatases metabolism, Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone metabolism, DNA Helicases metabolism, DNA-Binding Proteins metabolism, Genome, Human, Humans, Mi-2 Nucleosome Remodeling and Deacetylase Complex metabolism, Nuclear Proteins metabolism, Transcription Factors metabolism, Chromatin Assembly and Disassembly, Epigenesis, Genetic, Histone Code
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Background: ATP-dependent chromatin remodelling complexes are responsible for establishing and maintaining the positions of nucleosomes. Chromatin remodellers are targeted to chromatin by transcription factors and non-coding RNA to remodel the chromatin into functional states. However, the influence of chromatin remodelling on shaping the functional epigenome is not well understood. Moreover, chromatin remodellers have not been extensively explored as a collective group across two-dimensional and three-dimensional epigenomic layers., Results: Here, we have integrated the genome-wide binding profiles of eight chromatin remodellers together with DNA methylation, nucleosome positioning, histone modification and Hi-C chromosomal contacts to reveal that chromatin remodellers can be stratified into two functional groups. Group 1 (BRG1, SNF2H, CHD3 and CHD4) has a clear preference for binding at 'actively marked' chromatin and Group 2 (BRM, INO80, SNF2L and CHD1) for 'repressively marked' chromatin. We find that histone modifications and chromatin architectural features, but not DNA methylation, stratify the remodellers into these functional groups., Conclusions: Our findings suggest that chromatin remodelling events are synchronous and that chromatin remodellers themselves should be considered simultaneously and not as individual entities in isolation or necessarily by structural similarity, as they are traditionally classified. Their coordinated function should be considered by preference for chromatin features in order to gain a more accurate and comprehensive picture of chromatin regulation.
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29. DNA Hypermethylation Encroachment at CpG Island Borders in Cancer Is Predisposed by H3K4 Monomethylation Patterns.
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Skvortsova K, Masle-Farquhar E, Luu PL, Song JZ, Qu W, Zotenko E, Gould CM, Du Q, Peters TJ, Colino-Sanguino Y, Pidsley R, Nair SS, Khoury A, Smith GC, Miosge LA, Reed JH, Kench JG, Rubin MA, Horvath L, Bogdanovic O, Lim SM, Polo JM, Goodnow CC, Stirzaker C, and Clark SJ
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- 5-Methylcytosine analogs & derivatives, 5-Methylcytosine metabolism, Animals, Cell Line, Tumor, DNA-Binding Proteins genetics, DNA-Binding Proteins metabolism, Female, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Histone-Lysine N-Methyltransferase genetics, Histone-Lysine N-Methyltransferase metabolism, Histones genetics, Humans, Male, Methylation, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Mice, Knockout, Myeloid-Lymphoid Leukemia Protein genetics, Myeloid-Lymphoid Leukemia Protein metabolism, Neoplasm Proteins genetics, Neoplasm Proteins metabolism, Neoplasms genetics, Promoter Regions, Genetic, CpG Islands, DNA Methylation, DNA, Neoplasm metabolism, Histones metabolism, Neoplasms metabolism
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Promoter CpG islands are typically unmethylated in normal cells, but in cancer a proportion are subject to hypermethylation. Using methylome sequencing we identified CpG islands that display partial methylation encroachment across the 5' or 3' CpG island borders. CpG island methylation encroachment is widespread in prostate and breast cancer and commonly associates with gene suppression. We show that the pattern of H3K4me1 at CpG island borders in normal cells predicts the different modes of cancer CpG island hypermethylation. Notably, genetic manipulation of Kmt2d results in concordant alterations in H3K4me1 levels and CpG island border DNA methylation encroachment. Our findings suggest a role for H3K4me1 in the demarcation of CpG island methylation borders in normal cells, which become eroded in cancer., (Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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30. [Light Absorption and Fluorescence Characteristics of Atmospheric Water-soluble Organic Compounds and Humic-like Substances During the Winter Season in Guangzhou].
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Fan XJ, Yu XF, Cao T, Wang Y, Xiao X, Xie Y, Li FY, Song JZ, and Peng PA
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The light absorption and fluorescence characteristics of atmospheric water-soluble organic compounds (WSOC) and humic-like substances (HULIS) during the winter season in Guangzhou were examined using UV-vis spectroscopy and excitation-emission matrix spectroscopy combined with parallel factor analysis (EEM-PARAFAC). The results showed that the SUVA
254 , HIX, and MAE365 values of HULIS were higher than those of WSOC, suggesting that the former had higher aromaticity, humification, and light-absorption capacity in winter atmospheric PM2.5 in Guangzhou. EEM-PARAFAC analysis identified three fluorescence components, including fulvic-like acid (C1), humic-like acid (C2), and protein-like (C3) components. The total humic-like components (C1+C2) accounted for 78% and 85% for WSOC and HULIS, respectively, which indicated that humic-like fluorescence components were the major components for both WSOC and HULIS and that HULIS were enriched with the dominant humic-like fluorophores. In addition, the aromaticity, humification, light-absorbing capacity, and C2 levels of WSOC and HULIS during the haze episode were significantly higher than those in the non-haze episode. This suggested that the water-soluble organics with higher molecular weights and stronger light-absorption capacities tended to form during the haze episode. The correlations analysis revealed strong negative correlations between C1 levels of WSOC and HULIS and HIX, MAE365 , OCsec , K+ , SO4 2- , and NH4 + . Additionally, strong positive correlations were observed between C2 levels and the same factors. These results implied that the decrease in C1 and increase in C2 might lead to increased humification and light-absorption in WSOC and HULIS, and biomass burning and secondary organic aerosols might contribute to the C2 component.- Published
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31. Replication timing and epigenome remodelling are associated with the nature of chromosomal rearrangements in cancer.
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Du Q, Bert SA, Armstrong NJ, Caldon CE, Song JZ, Nair SS, Gould CM, Luu PL, Peters T, Khoury A, Qu W, Zotenko E, Stirzaker C, and Clark SJ
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- Breast Neoplasms, Cell Line, Tumor, DNA Methylation, DNA Replication, Deoxyribonuclease I analysis, Epigenomics, Female, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Genome, Genomics, Heterochromatin, Humans, Male, Prostatic Neoplasms, Whole Genome Sequencing, Chromosome Aberrations, DNA Replication Timing physiology, Epigenesis, Genetic physiology, Neoplasms genetics
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DNA replication timing is known to facilitate the establishment of the epigenome, however, the intimate connection between replication timing and changes to the genome and epigenome in cancer remain largely uncharacterised. Here, we perform Repli-Seq and integrated epigenome analyses and demonstrate that genomic regions that undergo long-range epigenetic deregulation in prostate cancer also show concordant differences in replication timing. A subset of altered replication timing domains are conserved across cancers from different tissue origins. Notably, late-replicating regions in cancer cells display a loss of DNA methylation, and a switch in heterochromatin features from H3K9me3-marked constitutive to H3K27me3-marked facultative heterochromatin. Finally, analysis of 214 prostate and 35 breast cancer genomes reveal that late-replicating regions are prone to cis and early-replication to trans chromosomal rearrangements. Together, our data suggests that the nature of chromosomal rearrangement in cancer is related to the spatial and temporal positioning and altered epigenetic states of early-replicating compared to late-replicating loci.
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32. Intracerebroventricular streptozotocin-induced Alzheimer's disease-like sleep disorders in rats: Role of the GABAergic system in the parabrachial complex.
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Cui SY, Song JZ, Cui XY, Hu X, Ma YN, Shi YT, Luo Y, Ge YR, Ding H, Ye H, and Zhang YH
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- Alzheimer Disease complications, Analysis of Variance, Animals, Arousal drug effects, Disease Models, Animal, Electroencephalography, Electromyography, Glutamic Acid metabolism, Injections, Intraventricular, Male, Maze Learning drug effects, Parabrachial Nucleus metabolism, Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-fos metabolism, Rats, Rats, Wistar, Sleep Wake Disorders complications, Alzheimer Disease chemically induced, Antibiotics, Antineoplastic toxicity, Parabrachial Nucleus drug effects, Sleep Wake Disorders chemically induced, Streptozocin toxicity, gamma-Aminobutyric Acid metabolism
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Aim: Sleep disorders are common in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and assumed to directly influence cognitive function and disease progression. This study evaluated sleep characteristics in a rat model of AD that was induced by intracerebroventricular streptozotocin (STZ) administration and assessed the possible underlying mechanisms., Methods: Cognition ability was assessed in the Morris water maze in rats. Sleep parameters were analyzed by electroencephalographic and electromyographic recordings. Neuronal activity in brain areas that regulate sleep-wake states was evaluated by double-staining immunohistochemistry. High-performance liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection was used to detect neurotransmitter levels., Results: Fourteen days after the STZ injection, the rats exhibited sleep disorders that were similar to those in AD patients, reflected by a significant increase in wakefulness and decreases in nonrapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. The c-Fos expression analysis indicated that neuronal activity and the number of neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus and locus coeruleus decreased in STZ-injected rats. In the ventrolateral preoptic nucleus (VLPO), the activity of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurons was suppressed. In the arousal-driving parabrachial nucleus (PBN), GABAergic activity was suppressed, whereas glutamatergic activity was promoted. The neurotransmitter analysis revealed a reduction in GABA in the VLPO and PBN and elevation of glutamate in the PBN. A direct injection of the GABA
A receptor antagonist bicuculline in the PBN in normal rats induced a similar pattern of sleep disorder as in STZ-injected rats. A microinjection of GABA in the PBN improved sleep disorders that were induced by STZ., Conclusion: These results suggest that the reduction in GABAergic inhibition in the PBN and VLPO may be involved in sleep disorders that are induced by STZ. Our novel findings encourage further studies that investigate mechanisms of sleep regulation in sporadic AD., (© 2018 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)- Published
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33. [Virtual planning and 3D printing modeling for mandibular reconstruction with fibula free flap].
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Ren WH, Gao L, Li SM, Li F, Zhi Y, Song JZ, Wang QB, Xue LF, Qu ZG, and Zhi KQ
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- Adult, Aged, Female, Fibula, Free Tissue Flaps, Humans, Male, Mandible, Mandibular Reconstruction, Middle Aged, Surgery, Computer-Assisted, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Young Adult, Printing, Three-Dimensional
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Objective: To evaluate the use of virtual planning and 3D printing modeling in mandibular reconstruction and compare the operation time and surgical outcome of this technique with conventional method. Methods: Between June 2013 and June 2017, A total of 18 patients underwent the mandibular reconstruction with fibula free flap in the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University.Among 18 patients, there were 11 males and 7 females with an average age of 36.5 years (21-73 years). Nine patients underwent vascularized fibula flap mandibular reconstruction using virtual planning and 3D printing modeling.Titanium plates were pre-bent using the models and cutting guides which were used for osteotomies.Another 9 patients who underwent mandibular reconstruction using fibula flap without aid of virtual planning and 3D printing models were selected as control group. The operation time was recorded and compared in two groups. Accuracy of reconstruction was measured by superimposing the preoperative image onto the postoperative image of mandible. The selected bony landmark, distance and angle were measured. Results: The mean total operation time were 4.7-6.2(5.5±0.5) h in computer-assisted group and 5.6-7.5(6.6±0.7) h in conventional group, respectively. The operation time was shorter in computer-assisted group. The difference between the preoperative and postoperative intercondylar distances, intergonial angle distances, anteroposterior distances were(2.6±1.4)vs(4.4±1.6)mm, (2.9±1.2)vs(4.7±1.7)mm, (4.2±1.4) vs(5.9±1.8)mm in the computer-assisted and conventional group, respectively. The differences between the preoperative and postoperative mandible were smaller in the computer-assisted group. Conclusions: Virtual planning and 3D printing modeling have the potential to increase mandibular reconstruction accuracy and reduce operation time. We believe that this technology for mandibular reconstruction in selected patients can significantly improve the quality of reconstruction.
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34. Ce 3+ -Doping to Modulate Photoluminescence Kinetics for Efficient CsPbBr 3 Nanocrystals Based Light-Emitting Diodes.
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Yao JS, Ge J, Han BN, Wang KH, Yao HB, Yu HL, Li JH, Zhu BS, Song JZ, Chen C, Zhang Q, Zeng HB, Luo Y, and Yu SH
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Inorganic perovskite CsPbBr
3 nanocrystals (NCs) are emerging, highly attractive light emitters with high color purity and good thermal stability for light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Their high photo/electroluminescence efficiencies are very important for fabricating efficient LEDs. Here, we propose a novel strategy to enhance the photo/electroluminescence efficiency of CsPbBr3 NCs through doping of heterovalent Ce3+ ions via a facile hot-injection method. The Ce3+ cation was chosen as the dopant for CsPbBr3 NCs by virtue of its similar ion radius and formation of higher energy level of conduction band with bromine in comparison with the Pb2+ cation to maintain the integrity of perovskite structure without introducing additional trap states. It was found that by increasing the doping amount of Ce3+ in CsPbBr3 NCs to 2.88% (atomic percentage of Ce compared to Pb) the photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of CsPbBr3 NCs reached up to 89%, a factor of 2 increase in comparison with the native, undoped ones. The ultrafast transient absorption and time-resolved photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy revealed that Ce3+ -doping can significantly modulate the PL kinetics to enhance the PL efficiency of doped CsPbBr3 NCs. As a result, the LED device fabricated by adopting Ce3+ -doped CsPbBr3 NCs as the emitting layers exhibited a pronounced improvement of electroluminescence with external quantum efficiency (EQE) from 1.6 to 4.4% via Ce3+ -doping.- Published
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35. Dysfunction of GABAergic neurons in the parafacial zone mediates sleep disturbances in a streptozotocin-induced rat model of sporadic Alzheimer's disease.
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Song JZ, Cui SY, Cui XY, Hu X, Ma YN, Ding H, Ye H, and Zhang YH
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- Alzheimer Disease chemically induced, Animals, Brain drug effects, Disease Models, Animal, Male, Maze Learning drug effects, Rats, Wistar, Sleep Wake Disorders metabolism, Alzheimer Disease metabolism, GABAergic Neurons metabolism, Neuroprotective Agents pharmacology, Streptozocin pharmacology, Wakefulness drug effects
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Sleep disturbances are prevalent among patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and often precede the onset and progression of dementia. However, there are no reliable animal models for investigating sleep disturbances in patients with sporadic AD (sAD), which accounts for more than 90% of all AD cases. In the present study, we characterize the sleep/wake cycles and explore a potential mechanism underlying sleep disturbance in a rat model of sAD induced via intracerebroventricular (icv) injection of streptozotocin (STZ). STZ-icv rats exhibited progressive decreases in slow wave sleep (SWS) during the light phase and throughout the light/dark cycle beginning from 7 days after STZ-icv. Additionally, increased wakefulness and decreased rapid-eye-movement (REM) and non-REM (NREM) sleep were observed from 14 days after STZ-icv. Beginning on day 7, STZ-icv rats exhibited significant decreases in delta (0.5-4.0 Hz) power accompanied by increased power in the beta (12-30 Hz) and low gamma bands (30-50 Hz) during NREM sleep, resembling deficits in sleep quality observed in patients with AD. Immunohistochemical staining revealed a significant reduction in the ratio of c-Fos-positive GABAergic neurons in the parafacial zone (PZ) beginning from day 7 after STZ-icv. These results suggest that the STZ-icv rat model is useful for evaluating sleep disturbances associated with AD, and implicate the dysregulation of GABAergic neuronal activity in the PZ is associated with sleep disturbance induced by STZ.
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- 2018
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36. Bisulphite Sequencing of Chromatin Immunoprecipitated DNA (BisChIP-seq).
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Stirzaker C, Song JZ, Statham AL, and Clark SJ
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- Alleles, Animals, Cell Line, DNA Methylation, Epigenesis, Genetic, Humans, Mammals genetics, Sulfites, Chromatin Immunoprecipitation methods, High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing methods, Sequence Analysis, DNA methods
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Epigenetic regulation plays a critical role in gene expression, cellular differentiation, and disease. There is a complex interplay between the different layers of epigenetic information, including DNA methylation, nucleosome positions, histone modifications, histone variants, and other important epigenetic regulators. The different modifications do not act independently of each other and their relationship plays an important role in governing the regulation of the epigenome. Of these, DNA methylation is the best-studied epigenetic modification in mammals. However, the direct relationship between DNA methylation and chromatin modifications has been difficult to unravel with existing technologies, with epigenome-wide integration studies still based on "overlaying" independent chromatin modification and DNA methylation maps. Bisulphite sequencing enables the methylation state of every cytosine residue to be analyzed across a given molecule in a strand-specific context. Here, we describe a direct approach to interrogating the DNA methylation status of specific chromatin-marked DNA, using high-throughput sequencing of bisulphite-treated chromatin immunoprecipitated DNA (BisChIP-seq). This combined approach enables the exquisite relationship between chromatin-modified DNA or transcription factor-associated DNA and the methylation state of each targeted allele to be directly interrogated. BisChIP-Seq can now be widely applied genome-wide to further understand the molecular relationship between DNA methylation and other important epigenetic regulators.
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- 2018
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37. Acetylated histone variant H2A.Z is involved in the activation of neo-enhancers in prostate cancer.
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Valdés-Mora F, Gould CM, Colino-Sanguino Y, Qu W, Song JZ, Taylor KM, Buske FA, Statham AL, Nair SS, Armstrong NJ, Kench JG, Lee KML, Horvath LG, Qiu M, Ilinykh A, Yeo-Teh NS, Gallego-Ortega D, Stirzaker C, and Clark SJ
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- Acetylation, Chromatin genetics, Chromatin metabolism, Disease-Free Survival, Epigenesis, Genetic, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Histones genetics, Humans, Male, Nucleosomes genetics, Nucleosomes metabolism, Prostatic Neoplasms metabolism, Prostatic Neoplasms mortality, Receptors, Androgen genetics, Receptors, Androgen metabolism, Enhancer Elements, Genetic genetics, Histones metabolism, Prostatic Neoplasms genetics
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Acetylation of the histone variant H2A.Z (H2A.Zac) occurs at active promoters and is associated with oncogene activation in prostate cancer, but its role in enhancer function is still poorly understood. Here we show that H2A.Zac containing nucleosomes are commonly redistributed to neo-enhancers in cancer resulting in a concomitant gain of chromatin accessibility and ectopic gene expression. Notably incorporation of acetylated H2A.Z nucleosomes is a pre-requisite for activation of Androgen receptor (AR) associated enhancers. H2A.Zac nucleosome occupancy is rapidly remodeled to flank the AR sites to initiate the formation of nucleosome-free regions and the production of AR-enhancer RNAs upon androgen treatment. Remarkably higher levels of global H2A.Zac correlate with poorer prognosis. Altogether these data demonstrate the novel contribution of H2A.Zac in activation of newly formed enhancers in prostate cancer.
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- 2017
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38. Methyl-CpG-binding protein MBD2 plays a key role in maintenance and spread of DNA methylation at CpG islands and shores in cancer.
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Stirzaker C, Song JZ, Ng W, Du Q, Armstrong NJ, Locke WJ, Statham AL, French H, Pidsley R, Valdes-Mora F, Zotenko E, and Clark SJ
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- Animals, Cell Line, Tumor, Cluster Analysis, DNA-Binding Proteins genetics, DNA-Cytosine Methylases metabolism, Fibroblasts metabolism, Gene Expression Profiling, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Gene Knockout Techniques, Glutathione S-Transferase pi genetics, Humans, Mice, Promoter Regions, Genetic, Protein Binding, CpG Islands, DNA Methylation, DNA-Binding Proteins metabolism, Neoplasms genetics, Neoplasms metabolism
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Cancer is characterised by DNA hypermethylation and gene silencing of CpG island-associated promoters, including tumour-suppressor genes. The methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD) family of proteins bind to methylated DNA and can aid in the mediation of gene silencing through interaction with histone deacetylases and histone methyltransferases. However, the mechanisms responsible for eliciting CpG island hypermethylation in cancer, and the potential role that MBD proteins play in modulation of the methylome remain unclear. Our previous work demonstrated that MBD2 preferentially binds to the hypermethylated GSTP1 promoter CpG island in prostate cancer cells. Here, we use functional genetic approaches to investigate if MBD2 plays an active role in reshaping the DNA methylation landscape at this locus and genome-wide. First, we show that loss of MBD2 results in inhibition of both maintenance and spread of de novo methylation of a transfected construct containing the GSTP1 promoter CpG island in prostate cancer cells and Mbd2-/- mouse fibroblasts. De novo methylation was rescued by transient expression of Mbd2 in Mbd2-/- cells. Second, we show that MBD2 depletion triggers significant hypomethylation genome-wide in prostate cancer cells with concomitant loss of MBD2 binding at promoter and enhancer regulatory regions. Finally, CpG islands and shores that become hypomethylated after MBD2 depletion in LNCaP cancer cells show significant hypermethylation in clinical prostate cancer samples, highlighting a potential active role of MBD2 in promoting cancer-specific hypermethylation. Importantly, co-immunoprecipiation of MBD2 shows that MBD2 associates with DNA methyltransferase enzymes 1 and 3A. Together our results demonstrate that MBD2 has a critical role in 'rewriting' the cancer methylome at specific regulatory regions.
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39. The pharmacokinetics of Tiangou antihypertensive capsule in rat in vivo .
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Song JZ, Li LJ, Ji L, Shun L, and Rui Y
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The aim of the study was to examine the effect of complex prescription on the pharmacokinetics of baicalin, rhynochophylline and gastrodin in Tiangou antihypertensive capsule. After administration, rat plasma was collected at different time-points. High-performance liquid chromatography was used to determine the content of baicalin, rhynochophylline and gastrodin in plasma. Two peaks occurred in the baicalin concentration-time curve. No significant difference was found for the peak concentration time (t
max ) and area under concentration-time curve (AUC) of baicalin between the complex prescription and baicalin groups. The peak concentration (Cmax ) of baicalin in the complex prescription group was significantly decreased, while no significant difference was found for the absorption factor (Ka ) and AUC of baicalin between the complex prescription and gastrodin groups. The elimination factor (Ke ) of gastrodin in the complex prescription group was significantly decreased, while the apparent volume of distribution (Vd) of gastrodin was significantly increased. No significant difference was found for AUC of baicalin between the complex prescription and rhynochophylline groups. Levels of Ka and Ke of rhynochophylline were lower in the complex prescription group while Vd was higher. Thus, complex prescription made plasma concentration-time curve more smooth. By contrast, the Tiangou antihypertensive capsule improved the distribution of baicalin, rhynochophylline and gastrodin in vivo .- Published
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40. Tenuifolin, a saponin derived from Radix Polygalae, exhibits sleep-enhancing effects in mice.
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Cao Q, Jiang Y, Cui SY, Tu PF, Chen YM, Ma XL, Cui XY, Huang YL, Ding H, Song JZ, Yu B, Sheng ZF, Wang ZJ, Xu YP, Yang G, Ye H, Hu X, and Zhang YH
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- Acetylcholine metabolism, Animals, Anti-Anxiety Agents pharmacology, Brain metabolism, Electroencephalography, Male, Mice, Inbred ICR, Neurotransmitter Agents metabolism, Plant Roots, Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-fos metabolism, Sleep, REM drug effects, gamma-Aminobutyric Acid metabolism, Brain drug effects, Diterpenes, Kaurane pharmacology, Hypnotics and Sedatives pharmacology, Plant Extracts pharmacology, Polygala chemistry, Saponins pharmacology, Sleep drug effects
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Background: Radix Polygalae, the dried root of Polygala tenuifolia, has been extensively used as a traditional Chinese medicine for promoting intelligence and tranquilization. Polygalasaponins extracted from the root of P. tenuifolia possess evident anxiolytic and sedative-hypnotic activities. Previous studies have reported that tenuifolin was a major constituent of polygalasaponins., Purpose: The currently study aims to investigate the hypnotic effect and possible mechanism of tenuifolin in freely moving mice., Design/methods: The hypnotic effects of tenuifolin (20, 40 and 80mg/kg, p.o.) were assessed by electroencephalographic (EEG) and electromyographic (EMG) analysis. Double-staining immunohistochemistry test was performed to evaluate the neuronal activity of sleep-wake regulating brain areas. High performance liquid chromatograph- electrochemical detection (HPLC-ECD) and ultrafast liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UFLC-MS) were used for the detection of neurotransmitters. Locomotor activity was measured by Open-field Test., Results: Tenuifolin at doses of 40 and 80mg/kg (p.o.) significantly prolonged the total sleep time by increasing the amount of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, associated with the significant increase in the bouts of episodes respectively. After administration of tenuifolin, the cortical EEG power spectral densities during NREM and REM sleep were similar to that of natural sleep (vehicle) and thus compatible with physiological sleep. Double-immunohistochemistry staining test showed that tenuifolin increased the c-Fos positive ratios of GABAergic NREM sleep-promoting neurons in ventrolateral preoptic area (VLPO), cholinergic REM sleep-promoting neurons in laterodorsal tegmental area (LDT) and pontomesencephalic tegmental area (PPT) and decreased the c-Fos positive ratios in wake-promoting neurons (locus coeruleus (LC) and perifornical area (Pef)). Neurotransmitter detections revealed that tenuifolin significantly reduced the noradrenaline (NA) levels in LC, VLPO, PPT and LDT, elevated the GABA levels in VLPO, LC and Pef and increased the acetylcholine (Ach) levels in LDT and PPT. In addition, tenuifolin did not cause any change to locomotor activity., Conclusion: Taken together, these results provide the first experimental evidence of the significant sleep-enhancing effect of tenuifolin in mice. This effect appears to be mediated, at least in part, by the activation of GABAergic systems and/or by the inhibition of noradrenergic systems. Moreover, this study adds new scientific evidence and highlights the therapeutic potential of the medicinal plant P. tenuifolia in the development of phytomedicines with hypnotic properties., (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.)
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41. Tetrandrine, an alkaloid from S. tetrandra exhibits anti-hypertensive and sleep-enhancing effects in SHR via different mechanisms.
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Huang YL, Cui SY, Cui XY, Cao Q, Ding H, Song JZ, Hu X, Ye H, Yu B, Sheng ZF, Wang ZJ, and Zhang YH
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- Alkaloids pharmacology, Alkaloids therapeutic use, Animals, Antihypertensive Agents therapeutic use, Benzylisoquinolines therapeutic use, Calcium Channels, L-Type metabolism, Cross-Sectional Studies, Electroencephalography, Hypertension drug therapy, Hypertension metabolism, Hypertension physiopathology, Hypnotics and Sedatives therapeutic use, Male, Norepinephrine metabolism, Phytotherapy, Plant Extracts therapeutic use, Rats, Inbred SHR, Antihypertensive Agents pharmacology, Benzylisoquinolines pharmacology, Blood Pressure drug effects, Hypnotics and Sedatives pharmacology, Plant Extracts pharmacology, Sleep drug effects, Stephania tetrandra chemistry
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Background: Sleep disorders have been found to be associated with hypertension in both cross-sectional and longitudinal epidemiological studies. Tetrandrine, a major component of Stephania tetrandra, is well known as an antihypertensive agent. The anti-hypertension mechanism mainly relies on its L-type calcium channel blocking property. In the previous study, tetrandrine revealed both anti-hypertension and hypnotic effects in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs)., Purpose: This study aims to elucidate whether the antihypertensive mechanism of tetrandrine in SHRs is relevant to its hypnotic effect., Design/methods: Sleep-wake behavior of the SHRs was detected by electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) recordings. Blood pressure was measured by noninvasive blood pressure tail cuff test. Immunohistochemistry was performed to evaluate the noradrenergic neuronal activity. The level of norepinephrine (NE) was detected by HPLC-ECD., Results: Amlodipine (100mg/kg, i.g.), the well-known L-type Ca
2+ channel blockers (CCBs) exhibited remarkable antihypertensive activities in SHRs, but did not show effects on sleep of SHRs. Tetrandrine (30 and 60mg/kg/day, i.g.) significantly suppressed blood pressure of SHRs. Meanwhile, tetrandrine (60mg/kg/day, i.g.) remarkably increased non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREMS) time, bouts and mean duration. The hypnotic effect of tetrandrine was potentiated by prazosin (0.5mg/kg, i.p.) but attenuated by yohimbine (2mg/kg, i.p.). Administration of tetrandrine (60mg/kg/day, i.g.) not only significantly decreased c-Fos positive ratio of noradrenergic neurons in the locus coeruleus (LC), but also significantly decrease NE in the endogenous sleep-wake regulating pathways including LC, hypothalamus and ventrolateral preoptic nucleus (VLPO)., Conclusion: In spite of a good potency in blocking L-type Ca2+ channel, the hypnotic effects of tetrandrine may be related to its suppressing effects on the noradrenergic system other than to block calcium channels. As a multi-targets drug, tetrandrine might be favorable to the hypertension patients who suffered poor sleep., (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.)- Published
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42. Whole-genome scanning for the litter size trait associated genes and SNPs under selection in dairy goat (Capra hircus).
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Lai FN, Zhai HL, Cheng M, Ma JY, Cheng SF, Ge W, Zhang GL, Wang JJ, Zhang RQ, Wang X, Min LJ, Song JZ, and Shen W
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- Animals, Female, Fertility genetics, Genome, Genome-Wide Association Study, Pregnancy, Whole Genome Sequencing, Goats genetics, Litter Size genetics, Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
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Dairy goats are one of the most utilized domesticated animals in China. Here, we selected extreme populations based on differential fecundity in two Laoshan dairy goat populations. Utilizing deep sequencing we have generated 68.7 and 57.8 giga base of sequencing data, and identified 12,458,711 and 12,423,128 SNPs in the low fecundity and high fecundity groups, respectively. Following selective sweep analyses, a number of loci and candidate genes in the two populations were scanned independently. The reproduction related genes CCNB2, AR, ADCY1, DNMT3B, SMAD2, AMHR2, ERBB2, FGFR1, MAP3K12 and THEM4 were specifically selected in the high fecundity group whereas KDM6A, TENM1, SWI5 and CYM were specifically selected in the low fecundity group. A sub-set of genes including SYCP2, SOX5 and POU3F4 were localized both in the high and low fecundity selection windows, suggesting that these particular genes experienced strong selection with lower genetic diversity. From the genome data, the rare nonsense mutations may not contribute to fecundity, whereas nonsynonymous SNPs likely play a predominant role. The nonsynonymous exonic SNPs in SETDB2 and CDH26 which were co-localized in the selected region may take part in fecundity traits. These observations bring us a new insights into the genetic variation influencing fecundity traits within dairy goats.
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43. Ca(2+) in the dorsal raphe nucleus promotes wakefulness via endogenous sleep-wake regulating pathway in the rats.
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Cui SY, Li SJ, Cui XY, Zhang XQ, Yu B, Huang YL, Cao Q, Xu YP, Yang G, Ding H, Song JZ, Ye H, Sheng ZF, Wang ZJ, and Zhang YH
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- Animals, Biogenic Monoamines metabolism, Dorsal Raphe Nucleus drug effects, Male, Microinjections, Models, Neurological, Neurons drug effects, Neurons metabolism, Neurotransmitter Agents metabolism, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Sleep drug effects, Calcium Chloride pharmacology, Dorsal Raphe Nucleus physiology, Sleep physiology, Wakefulness drug effects
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Serotonergic neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN) are involved in the control of sleep-wake states. Our previous studies have indicated that calcium (Ca(2+)) modulation in the DRN plays an important role in rapid-eye-movement sleep (REMS) and non-REMS (NREMS) regulation during pentobarbital hypnosis. The present study investigated the effects of Ca(2+) in the DRN on sleep-wake regulation and the related neuronal mechanism in freely moving rats. Our results showed that microinjection of CaCl2 (25 or 50 nmol) in the DRN promoted wakefulness and suppressed NREMS including slow wave sleep and REMS in freely moving rats. Application of CaCl2 (25 or 50 nmol) in the DRN significantly increased serotonin in the DRN and hypothalamus, and noradrenaline in the locus coeruleus and hypothalamus. Immunohistochemistry study indicated that application of CaCl2 (25 or 50 nmol) in the DRN significantly increased c-Fos expression ratio in wake-promoting neurons including serotonergic neurons in the DRN, noradrenergic neurons in the locus coeruleus, and orxinergic neurons in the perifornical nucleus, but decreased c-Fos expression ratio of GABAergic sleep-promoting neurons in the ventrolateral preoptic nucleus. These results suggest that Ca(2+) in the DRN exert arousal effects via up-regulating serotonergic functions in the endogenous sleep-wake regulating pathways.
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44. Mechanisms Underlying Footshock and Psychological Stress-Induced Abrupt Awakening From Posttraumatic "Nightmares".
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Yu B, Cui SY, Zhang XQ, Cui XY, Li SJ, Sheng ZF, Cao Q, Huang YL, Xu YP, Lin ZG, Yang G, Song JZ, Ding H, and Zhang YH
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- Animals, Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid, Disease Models, Animal, Electroshock, Female, Foot, Immunohistochemistry, Neurons metabolism, Norepinephrine metabolism, Orexins metabolism, Random Allocation, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Reflex, Startle physiology, Serotonin metabolism, Sleep physiology, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic etiology, Wakefulness physiology, Brain metabolism, Night Terrors metabolism, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic metabolism, Stress, Psychological metabolism
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Background: Posttraumatic nightmares are a highly prevalent and distressing symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but have been the subject of limited phenomenological investigations., Methods: We utilized a communication box to establish PTSD symptoms in rats through exposure to footshock stress (FS) and psychological stress (PS). The immunohistochemical test and high-performance liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection were used to detect the activity and monoamine levels in the rats' arousal systems., Results: Twenty-one days after traumatic stress, 14.17% of FS and 12.5% of PS rats exhibited startled awakening, and the same rats showed hyperfunction of the locus coeruleus/noradrenergic system and hypofunction of the perifornical nucleus/orexinergic system. Changes in serotonin levels in the dorsal raphe nucleus showed opposite trends in the FS and PS rats that were startled awake. No differences were found in other sleep/arousal systems., Conclusion: These results suggest that different clinically therapeutic strategies should be considered to treat different trauma-induced posttraumatic nightmares., (© The Author 2015. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of CINP.)
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45. Phosphorylation of CaMKII in the rat dorsal raphe nucleus plays an important role in sleep-wake regulation.
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Cui SY, Li SJ, Cui XY, Zhang XQ, Yu B, Sheng ZF, Huang YL, Cao Q, Xu YP, Lin ZG, Yang G, Song JZ, Ding H, Wang ZJ, and Zhang YH
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- Animals, Benzylamines pharmacology, Calcium Chloride pharmacology, Dorsal Raphe Nucleus drug effects, Electroencephalography, Electromyography, Male, Microinjections, Phosphorylation drug effects, Protein Kinase Inhibitors pharmacology, Rats, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Sleep drug effects, Sleep Deprivation, Statistics, Nonparametric, Sulfonamides pharmacology, Wakefulness drug effects, Calcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase Type 2 metabolism, Dorsal Raphe Nucleus metabolism, Sleep physiology, Wakefulness physiology
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The Ca(2+) modulation in the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN) plays an important role in sleep-wake regulation. Calmodulin-dependent kinase II (CaMKII) is an important signal-transducing molecule that is activated by Ca(2+) . This study investigated the effects of intracellular Ca(2+) /CaMKII signaling in the DRN on sleep-wake states in rats. Maximum and minimum CaMKII phosphorylation was detected at Zeitgeber time 21 (ZT 21; wakefulness state) and ZT 3 (sleep state), respectively, across the light-dark rhythm in the DRN in rats. Six-hour sleep deprivation significantly reduced CaMKII phosphorylation in the DRN. Microinjection of the CAMKII activation inhibitor KN-93 (5 or 10 nmol) into the DRN suppressed wakefulness and enhanced rapid-eye-movement sleep (REMS) and non-REM sleep (NREMS). Application of a high dose of KN-93 (10 nmol) increased slow-wave sleep (SWS) time, SWS bouts, the mean duration of SWS, the percentage of SWS relative to total sleep, and delta power density during NREMS. Microinjection of CaCl2 (50 nmol) in the DRN increased CaMKII phosphorylation and decreased NREMS, SWS, and REMS. KN-93 abolished the inhibitory effects of CaCl2 on NREMS, SWS, and REMS. These data indicate a novel wake-promoting and sleep-suppressing role for the Ca(2+) /CaMKII signaling pathway in DRN neurons. We propose that the intracellular Ca(2+) /CaMKII signaling in the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN) plays wake-promoting and sleep-suppressing role in rats. Intra-DRN application of KN-93 (CaMKII activation inhibitor) suppressed wakefulness and enhanced rapid-eye-movement sleep (REMS) and non-REMS (NREMS). Intra-DRN application of CaCl2 attenuated REMS and NREMS. We think these findings should provide a novel cellular and molecular mechanism of sleep-wake regulation., (© 2015 International Society for Neurochemistry.)
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46. Different neural circuitry is involved in physiological and psychological stress-induced PTSD-like "nightmares" in rats.
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Yu B, Cui SY, Zhang XQ, Cui XY, Li SJ, Sheng ZF, Cao Q, Huang YL, Xu YP, Lin ZG, Yang G, Song JZ, Ding H, and Zhang YH
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- Animals, Electroencephalography, Female, Memory physiology, Models, Animal, Rats, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Sleep physiology, Temporal Lobe, Auditory Cortex physiology, Dreams physiology, Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-fos metabolism, Somatosensory Cortex physiology, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic physiopathology, Stress, Physiological physiology, Stress, Psychological physiopathology
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Posttraumatic nightmares are a core component of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mechanistically linked to the development and maintenance of this disorder, but little is known about their mechanism. We utilized a communication box to establish an animal model of physiological stress (foot-shock [FS]) and psychological stress (PS) to mimic the direct suffering and witnessing of traumatic events. Twenty-one days after traumatic stress, some of the experimental animals presented startled awakening (i.e., were startled awake by a supposed "nightmare") with different electroencephalographic spectra features. Our neuroanatomical results showed that the secondary somatosensory cortex and primary auditory cortex may play an important role in remote traumatic memory retrieval in FS "nightmare" (FSN) rats, whereas the temporal association cortex may play an important role in PS "nightmare" (PSN) rats. The FSN and PSN groups possessed common emotion evocation circuits, including activation of the amygdala and inactivation of the infralimbic prefrontal cortex and ventral anterior cingulate cortex. The decreased activity of the granular and dysgranular insular cortex was only observed in PSN rats. The present results imply that different types of stress may cause PTSD-like "nightmares" in rodents and identified the possible neurocircuitry of memory retrieval and emotion evocation.
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47. Distinguishing Radix Angelica sinensis from different regions by HS-SFME/GC-MS.
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Tan HS, Hu DD, Song JZ, Xu Y, Cai SF, Chen QL, Meng QW, Li SL, Chen SL, Mao Q, and Xu HX
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- Acyclic Monoterpenes, Aldehydes analysis, Alkenes analysis, Angelica sinensis classification, Bicyclic Monoterpenes, Cluster Analysis, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Monoterpenes analysis, Principal Component Analysis, Solvents chemistry, Volatile Organic Compounds analysis, Angelica sinensis chemistry, Plant Roots chemistry
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An automated headspace solvent free microextraction (HS-SFME) based gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) was developed for discrimination of Radix Angelica sinensis (RAS) from different cultivation regions. The MS data were subjected to principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical clustering analysis (HCA) to rapidly find the potential characteristic components of RAS from top-geoherb region and non top-geoherb region. Totally, fifty-one volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were identified, in which β-ocimene, α-pinene, 3-methylbutanal, heptanes, butanal were identified as potential markers for distinguishing RAS from top-geoherb region and non top-geoherb region. Sulphur dioxide was detected in some commercial RAS samples, which implied that sulphur-fumigation might be the main reason for the quality inconsistencies of commercial RAS samples. These results suggested that RAS from top-geoherb region and non-top geoherb region could be discriminated by the method. And characteristic chemical markers found in current study can be used for ensuring consistent quality of top-geoherb of RAS., (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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48. Involvement of adrenoceptors, dopamine receptors and AMPA receptors in antidepressant-like action of 7-O-ethylfangchinoline in mice.
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Sheng ZF, Cui XY, Cui SY, Yu B, Zhang XQ, Li SJ, Cao Q, Huang YL, Xu YP, Song JZ, Ding H, Lin ZG, Yang G, and Zhang YH
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- Animals, Brain drug effects, Brain metabolism, Depression drug therapy, Depression metabolism, Hindlimb Suspension, Male, Mice, Mice, Inbred ICR, Antidepressive Agents pharmacology, Benzylisoquinolines pharmacology, Receptors, AMPA metabolism, Receptors, Adrenergic metabolism, Receptors, Dopamine metabolism
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Aim: 7-O-ethylfangchinoline (YH-200) is a bisbenzylisoquinoline derivative. The aim of this study was to investigate the antidepressant-like action and underlying mechanisms of YH-200 in mice., Methods: Mice were treated with YH-200 (15, 30, and 60 mg/kg, ig) or tetrandrine (30 and 60 mg/kg, ig) before conducting forced swimming test (FST), tail suspension test (TST), or open field test (OFT)., Results: YH-200 (60 mg/kg) significantly decreased the immobility time in both FST and TST, and prolonged the latency to immobility in FST. YH-200 (60 mg/kg) was more potent than the natural bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid tetrandrine (60 mg/kg) in FST. Pretreatment with α1-adrenoceptor antagonist prazosin (1 mg/kg), β-adrenoceptor antagonist propranolol (2 mg/kg), dopamine D1/D5 receptor antagonist SCH23390 (0.05 mg/kg), dopamine D2/D3 receptor antagonist haloperidol (0.2 mg/kg) or AMPA receptor antagonist NBQX (10 mg/kg) prevented the antidepressant-like action of YH-200 (60 mg/kg) in FST. In contrast, pretreatment with α2 adrenoceptor antagonist yohimbine (1 mg/kg) augmented the antidepressant-like action of YH-200 (30 mg/kg) in FST. Chronic administration of YH-200 (30 and 60 mg/kg for 14 d) did not produce drug tolerance; instead its antidepressant-like action was strengthened. Chronic administration of YH-200 did not affect the body weight of mice compared to control mice., Conclusion: YH-200 exerts its antidepressant-like action in mice via acting at multi-targets, including α1, α2 and β-adrenoceptors, D1/D5 and D2 /D3 receptors, as well as AMPA receptors.
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49. Seawater Incursion Events in a Cretaceous Paleo-lake Revealed by Specific Marine Biological Markers.
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Hu JF, Peng PA, Liu MY, Xi DP, Song JZ, Wan XQ, and Wang CS
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- Carbon, China, Biomarkers, Lakes, Seawater
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Many large paleo-lakes in North China were formed after the Triassic Era. Seawater incursion events (SWIEs) in these lakes have been extensively discussed in the literature, yet lack reliable methodology and solid evidence, which are essential for reconstructing and confirming SWIEs. The present study employs specific marine biological markers (24-n-propyl and 24-isopropyl cholestanes) to trace SWIEs in a dated core taken from the Songliao Basin (SLB). Two SWIEs were identified. The first SWIE from 91.37 to 89.00 Ma, was continuous and variable but not strong, while the second SWIE from 84.72 to 83.72 Ma was episodic and strong. SWIEs caused high total organic carbon (TOC) and negative δ(13)Corg values in the sediments, which were interpreted as an indication of high productivity in the lake, due to the enhancement of nutrient supplies as well as high levels of aqueous CO2, due to the mixing of alkaline seawater and acidic lake water. The SWIEs in SLB were controlled by regional tectonic activity and eustatic variation. Movement direction changes of the Izanagi/Kula Plate in 90 Ma and 84 Ma created faults and triggered SWIEs. A high sea level, from 90 to 84 Ma, also facilitated the occurrence of SWIEs in SLB.
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50. Methylome sequencing in triple-negative breast cancer reveals distinct methylation clusters with prognostic value.
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Stirzaker C, Zotenko E, Song JZ, Qu W, Nair SS, Locke WJ, Stone A, Armstong NJ, Robinson MD, Dobrovic A, Avery-Kiejda KA, Peters KM, French JD, Stein S, Korbie DJ, Trau M, Forbes JF, Scott RJ, Brown MA, Francis GD, and Clark SJ
- Subjects
- DNA Methylation genetics, Epigenomics, Female, Humans, Molecular Sequence Data, Prognosis, DNA Methylation physiology, Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms genetics, Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms pathology
- Abstract
Epigenetic alterations in the cancer methylome are common in breast cancer and provide novel options for tumour stratification. Here, we perform whole-genome methylation capture sequencing on small amounts of DNA isolated from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue from triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and matched normal samples. We identify differentially methylated regions (DMRs) enriched with promoters associated with transcription factor binding sites and DNA hypersensitive sites. Importantly, we stratify TNBCs into three distinct methylation clusters associated with better or worse prognosis and identify 17 DMRs that show a strong association with overall survival, including DMRs located in the Wilms tumour 1 (WT1) gene, bi-directional-promoter and antisense WT1-AS. Our data reveal that coordinated hypermethylation can occur in oestrogen receptor-negative disease, and that characterizing the epigenetic framework provides a potential signature to stratify TNBCs. Together, our findings demonstrate the feasibility of profiling the cancer methylome with limited archival tissue to identify regulatory regions associated with cancer.
- Published
- 2015
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