[Objectives]To systematically investigate the microbial community composition of rhizosphere soil and endophytes associated with Pogostemon cablin,and to explore the relationships between endophytes and rhizosphere mi...[Objectives]To systematically investigate the microbial community composition of rhizosphere soil and endophytes associated with Pogostemon cablin,and to explore the relationships between endophytes and rhizosphere microorganisms as well as their potential applications.[Methods]Microbial isolates were obtained from rhizosphere soil,root tissues,and stem tissues using the serial dilution and spread plate method.These isolates were identified through morphological characterization,physiological and biochemical assays,and molecular biological techniques.[Results]A total of 18 microbial strains were isolated,including 7 bacterial and 11 fungal strains.Among the bacterial isolates,Pseudomonas spp.and Bacillus spp.were predominant,while the fungal isolates were mainly represented by Aspergillus spp.Certain bacterial strains,notably Pseudomonas spp.,exhibited potential abilities for indole-3-acetic acid(IAA)production,nitrogen fixation,and antagonistic activity against pathogenic microorganisms,suggesting their potential utility as biocontrol agents and promoters of plant growth.[Conclusions]This study establishes a foundational understanding of the microbial community characteristics in the rhizosphere and tissues of P.cablin,as well as their roles in plant growth and development.展开更多
Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is one of the most prevalent chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency.PPARδactivation has been reported to have several beneficial e...Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is one of the most prevalent chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency.PPARδactivation has been reported to have several beneficial effects in alleviating dyslipidemia and insulin resistance.GW501516,a synthetic PPARδagonist,was developed to target hyperlipidemia and reported to alleviating insulin resistance in T2DM.Studies indicate that PPARδactivation by GW501516 can reduce adiposity,enhanceβ-oxidation of fatty acids,and improve insulin sensitivity in T2DM animal models.Despite its therapeutic promise,potential carcinogenic effects also have been reported.Therefore,a comprehensive non-targeted and targeted lipidomics study was carried out to evaluate the regulatory effect of GW501516 in the plasma of db/db mice.The results revealed that GW501516 is effective in reducing the accumulation of lipids in the fatty acid metabolism pathway and lipid classes including triglycerides and phosphatidylglycerols.Furthermore,activation of PPARδby GW501516 demonstrated a beneficial effect on improving circulating cholesterol homeostasis.However,while the levels of hexosylceramides and sphingomyelin were partially reversed,ceramide levels,which are negatively associated with insulin sensitivity,were significantly elevated by GW501516.Despite these mixed outcomes,the study highlights both the promising therapeutic potential of PPARδactivation in metabolic disorders and the safety concerns regarding long-term clinical use.The findings provide valuable insights into the impact of GW501516-induced PPARδactivation on lipid metabolism in T2DM,contributing to a better understanding of its therapeutic potential and risks.展开更多
The induction of antitumor immunity by tumor antigens released from cancer cells following regional photothermal therapy(PTT)alone may not be adequate for achieving complete tumor elimination.Combination therapy with ...The induction of antitumor immunity by tumor antigens released from cancer cells following regional photothermal therapy(PTT)alone may not be adequate for achieving complete tumor elimination.Combination therapy with immune adjuvants enhances antitumor immune responses,but faces challenges such as targeting deficiencies,systemic toxicity,and uncontrolled release behavior.Herein,we introduce a novel dual-functional hybrid membrane nanoparticle(HM-NP)incorporating gold nanorods(GNRs)and a thermally responsive polymer shell.HM-NP demonstrates exceptional homotypic targeting efficacy beneath the tumor cell membrane(TM),leading to substantial tumor accumulation.Upon in situ near-infrared(NIR)stimulation,GNRs within HM-NP generate heat,triggering the burst release of HM by facilitating the contraction and disintegration of the thermally responsive polymer shell.HM-NP exhibits excellent photothermal conversion efficiency under NIR irradiation,enabling effective destruction of primary tumors,release of tumor-associated antigens,and stimulation of potent anti-cancer immune.Simultaneously,the immune responses are strengthened by TM and Escherichia coli membrane(EM)through promoting the maturation of antigen presenting cells(APCs)and activating cytotoxic T lymphocytes(CTLs).Moreover,the use of polymer shells enables efficient cancer therapy with minimal host clearance and adverse effects.This photothermally triggered immunotherapy holds promise for precise and personalized treatment of tumors.展开更多
Determining the evolutionary history of the Permian-Triassic Kunlun-Qaidam Continental Arc is essential to understanding the subduction and closure processes of the South Kunlun Ocean.In this paper,we utilize(La/Yb)N ...Determining the evolutionary history of the Permian-Triassic Kunlun-Qaidam Continental Arc is essential to understanding the subduction and closure processes of the South Kunlun Ocean.In this paper,we utilize(La/Yb)N ratios collected from a fi ltered geochemical dataset on Permian to Triassic calc-alkaline rocks(55 wt%–68 wt%SiO_(2))and plutonic rocks within the Kunlun-Qaidam Continental Arc to reconstruct the spatiotemporal variation of the relative crustal thickness.Combined with known geologic observations,we discuss the subduction-accretionary tectonics of the South Kunlun Ocean and the topographic evolution of the Kunlun-Qaidam Continental Arc.Two episodes of crustal thickening and thinning were revealed.The reconstructed thickness reveals two crustal thickening and thinning events for the Kunlun-Qaidam Continental Arc from ca.270 to 210 Ma.The southern sector of the Kunlun-Qaidam Continental Arc is about 7 km thicker than the northern portion,with a maximum thickness of about 55 km at ca.270 and 230 Ma.The ca.270 and 230 Ma crustal thickening events coincide with renewed northward subduction of the South Kunlun Ocean plate and ocean closure,respectively,whereas the ca.270‒240 Ma and ca.230‒210 Ma crustal thinning events may refl ect slab break-off of the oceanic plate and lithospheric collapse during the post-collision extension,respectively.展开更多
Nickel-based alloys are the primary structural materials in steam generators of high-temperature gas reactors.To understand the irradiation effect of nickel-based alloys,it is necessary to examine dislocation movement...Nickel-based alloys are the primary structural materials in steam generators of high-temperature gas reactors.To understand the irradiation effect of nickel-based alloys,it is necessary to examine dislocation movement and its interaction with irradiation defects at the microscale.Hardening due to voids and Ni_(3)Al precipitates may significantly impact irradiation damage in nickel-based alloys.This paper employs the molecular dynamics method to analyze the interaction between edge dislocations and irradiation defects(void and Ni_(3)Al precipitates)in face-centered cubic nickel.The effects of temperature and defect size on the interaction are also explored.The results show that the interaction process of the edge dislocation and irradiation defects can be divided into four stages:dislocation free slip,dislocation attracted,dislocation pinned,and dislocation unpinned.Interaction modes include the formation of stair-rod dislocations and the climbing of extended dislocation bundles for voids,as well as the generation of stair-rod dislocation and dislocation shear for precipitates.Besides,the interactions of edge dislocations with voids and Ni_(3)Al precipitates are strongly influenced by temperature and defect size.展开更多
BACKGROUND Major depressive disorder(MDD)and obesity(OB)are bidirectionally comorbid conditions with common neurobiological underpinnings.However,the neurocognitive mechanisms of their comorbidity remain poorly unders...BACKGROUND Major depressive disorder(MDD)and obesity(OB)are bidirectionally comorbid conditions with common neurobiological underpinnings.However,the neurocognitive mechanisms of their comorbidity remain poorly understood.AIM To examine regional abnormalities in spontaneous brain activity among patients with MDD-OB comorbidity.METHODS This study adopted a regional homogeneity(ReHo)analysis of resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging.The study included 149 hospital patients divided into four groups:Patients experiencing their first episode of drug-naive MDD with OB,patients with MDD without OB,and age-and sex-matched healthy individuals with and without OB.Whole-brain ReHo analysis was conducted using SPM12 software and RESTplus toolkits,with group comparisons via ANOVA and post-hoc tests.Correlations between ReHo values and behavioral measures were examined.RESULTS ANOVA revealed significant whole-brain ReHo differences among the four groups in four key regions:The left middle temporal gyrus(MTG.L),right cuneus,left precuneus,and left thalamus.Post-hoc analyses confirmed pairwise differences between all groups across these regions(P<0.05).OB was associated with ReHo alterations in the MTG.L,right cuneus,and left thalamus,whereas abnormalities in the precuneus suggested synergistic pathological mechanisms between MDD and OB.Statistically significant correlations were found between the drive and fun-seeking dimensions of the behavioral activation system,as well as behavioral inhibition and the corresponding ReHo values.CONCLUSION Our findings provide novel evidence for the neuroadaptive mechanisms underlying the MDD-OB comorbidity.Further validation could lead to personalized interventions targeting MTG.L hyperactivity and targeting healthy food cues.展开更多
Supported gold catalysts show high activity toward CO oxidation, and the nature of the support significantly affects the catalytic activity. Herein, serial Ni doping of thin porous Al2 O3 nanosheets was performed via ...Supported gold catalysts show high activity toward CO oxidation, and the nature of the support significantly affects the catalytic activity. Herein, serial Ni doping of thin porous Al2 O3 nanosheets was performed via a precipitation-hydrothermal method by varying the amount of Ni during the precipitation step. The prepared nanosheets were subsequently used as supports for the deposition of Au nanoparticles(NPs). The obtained Au/Nix Al catalysts were studied in the context of CO oxidation to determine the effect of Ni doping on the supports. Enhanced catalytic performances were obtained for the Au/Nix Al catalysts compared with those of the Au supported on bare Al2 O3. The Ni content and pretreatment atmosphere were both shown to influence the catalytic activity. Pretreatment under a reducing atmosphere was beneficial for improving catalytic activity. The highest activity was observed for the catalysts with a Ni/Al molar ratio of 0.05, achieving complete CO conversion at 20 °C with a gold loading of 1 wt%. The in-situ FTIR results showed that the introduction of Ni strengthened CO adsorption on the Au NPs. The H2-TPR and O2-TPD results indicated that the introduction of Ni produced new oxygen vacancies and allowed the oxygen molecules to be adsorbed and activated more easily. The improved catalytic performance after doping Ni was attributed to the smaller size of the Au NPs and more active oxygen species.展开更多
Fischer‐Tropsch synthesis(FTS)has the potential to be a powerful strategy for producing liquid fuels from syngas if highly selective catalysts can be developed.Herein,a series of iron nanoparticle catalysts encapsula...Fischer‐Tropsch synthesis(FTS)has the potential to be a powerful strategy for producing liquid fuels from syngas if highly selective catalysts can be developed.Herein,a series of iron nanoparticle catalysts encapsulated by nitrogen‐doped graphitic carbon were prepared by a one‐step pyrolysis of a ferric L‐glutamic acid complex.The FeC‐800 catalyst pyrolyzed at 800°C showed excellent catalytic activity(239.4μmolCO gFe–1 s–1),high C5–C11 selectivity(49%),and good stability in FTS.The high dispersion of ferric species combined with a well‐encapsulated structure can effectively inhibit the migration of iron nanoparticles during the reaction process,which is beneficial for high activity and good stability.The nitrogen‐doped graphitic carbon shell can act as an electron donor to the iron particles,thus promoting CO activation and expediting the formation of Fe5C2,which is the key factor for obtaining high C5–C11 selectivity.展开更多
Objective: Neoantigens derived from tumor-specific genomic alterations have demonstrated great potential for immunotherapeutic interventions in cancers. However, the comprehensive profile of hepatocellular carcinoma(H...Objective: Neoantigens derived from tumor-specific genomic alterations have demonstrated great potential for immunotherapeutic interventions in cancers. However, the comprehensive profile of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) neoantigens and their complex interplay with immune microenvironment and tumor evolution have not been fully addressed.Methods: Here we integrated whole exome sequencing data, transcriptome sequencing data and clinical information of 72 primary HCC patients to characterize the HCC neoantigen profile, and systematically explored its interactions with tumor clonal evolution, driver mutations and immune microenvironments.Results: We observed that higher somatic mutation/neoantigen load was associated with better clinical outcomes and HCC patients could be further divided into two subgroups with distinct prognosis based on their neoantigen expression patterns. HCC subgroup with neoantigen expression probability high(NEP-H) showed more aggressive pathologic features including increased incidence of tumor thrombus(P=0.038), higher recurrence rate(P=0.029),more inclined to lack tumor capsule(P=0.026) and with more microsatellite instability sites(P=0.006). In addition,NEP-H subgroup was also characterized by higher chance to be involved in tumor clonal evolution [odds ratio(OR)=46.7, P<0.001]. Gene set enrichment analysis revealed that upregulation of MYC and its targets could suppress immune responses, leading to elevated neoantigen expression proportion in tumor cells. Furthermore, we discovered an immune escape mechanism that tumors could become more inconspicuous by evolving subclones with less immunogenicity. We observed that smaller clonal mutation clusters with higher immunogenicity in tumor were more likely to involve in clonal evolution. Based on identified neoantigen profiles, we also discovered series of neoantigenic hotspot genes, which could serve as potential actionable targets in future.Conclusions: Our results revealed the landscape of HCC neoantigens and discovered two clinically relevant subgroups with distinct neoantigen expression patterns, suggesting the neoantigen expression should be fully considered in future immunotherapeutic interventions.展开更多
Due to their high specificity and affinity towards various targets,along with other unique advantages such as stability and low cost,aptamers are widely applied in analytical techniques.A typical aptamerbased electroc...Due to their high specificity and affinity towards various targets,along with other unique advantages such as stability and low cost,aptamers are widely applied in analytical techniques.A typical aptamerbased electrochemical biosensor is composed of a aptamer as the biological recognition element and transducer converting the biologic interaction into electrical signals for the quantitative measurement of targets.Improvement of the sensitivity of a biosensor is significantly important in order to achieve the detection of biomolecules with low abundance,and different amplification strategies have been explored.The strategies either employ nanomaterials such as gold nanoparticles to con struct electrodes which can transfer the biological reactions more efficiently,or attempt to obtain enhanced signal through multi-labeled carriers or utilize enzyme mimics to catalyze redox cycling.This review discusses recent advances in signal amplification methods and their applications.Critical assessment of each method is also considered.展开更多
Eight novel 1,4-disubstituted phthalazines （7-14） were designed and synthesized. The structures of all the synthesized compounds were confirmed by IR,1H NMR, 13C NMR, MS and elemental analysis. Their in vitro cytoto...Eight novel 1,4-disubstituted phthalazines （7-14） were designed and synthesized. The structures of all the synthesized compounds were confirmed by IR,1H NMR, 13C NMR, MS and elemental analysis. Their in vitro cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines （Bel-7402 and HT- 1080） were evaluated by standard MTT assay. Among them, compounds 9 and 11 exhibited more potent cytotoxicity than cisplatin. 2007 Ping Gong. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All rights reserved.展开更多
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(nCRT)and total rectal mesenteric excision are the main standards of treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer(LARC).Lymph node regression grade(LRG)is an indicator of prognosis and res...Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(nCRT)and total rectal mesenteric excision are the main standards of treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer(LARC).Lymph node regression grade(LRG)is an indicator of prognosis and response to preoperative nCRT based on postsurgical metastatic lymph node pathology.Common histopathological findings in metastatic lymph nodes after nCRT include necrosis,hemorrhage,nodular fibrosis,foamy histiocytes,cystic cell reactions,areas of hyalinosis,residual cancer cells,and pools of mucin.A number of LRG systems designed to classify the amount of lymph node regression after nCRT is mainly concerned with the relationship between residual cancer cells and regressive fibrosis and with estimating the number of lymph nodes existing with residual cancer cells.LRG offers significant prognostic information,and in most cases,LRG after nCRT correlates with patient outcomes.In this review,we describe the systematic classification of LRG after nCRT,patient prognosis,the correlation with tumor regression grade,and the typical histopathological findings of lymph nodes.This work may serve as a reference to help predict the clinical complete response and determine lymph node regression in patients based on preservation strategies,allowing for the formulation of more accurate treatment strategies for LARC patients,which has important clinical significance and scientific value.展开更多
Objective:Histology grade,subtypes and TNM stage of lung adenocarcinomas are useful predictors of prognosis and survival.The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between chromosomal instability,morphol...Objective:Histology grade,subtypes and TNM stage of lung adenocarcinomas are useful predictors of prognosis and survival.The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between chromosomal instability,morphological subtypes and the grading system used in lung non-mucinous adenocarcinoma(LNMA).Methods:We developed a whole genome copy number variation(WGCNV)scoring system and applied next generation sequencing to evaluate CNVs present in 91 LNMA tumor samples.Results:Higher histological grades,aggressive subtypes and more advanced TNM staging were associated with an increased WGCNV score,particularly in CNV regions enriched for tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes.In addition,we demonstrate that 24-chromosome CNV profiling can be performed reliably from specific cell types(<100 cells)isolated by sample laser capture microdissection.Conclusions:Our findings suggest that the WGCNV scoring system we developed may have potential value as an adjunct test for predicting the prognosis of patients diagnosed with LNMA.展开更多
Wastewater treatment plants(WWTPs)are important and energy-intensive municipal infrastructures.High energy consumption and relatively low operating performance are major challenges from the perspective of carbon neutr...Wastewater treatment plants(WWTPs)are important and energy-intensive municipal infrastructures.High energy consumption and relatively low operating performance are major challenges from the perspective of carbon neutrality.However,water-energy nexus analysis and models for WWTPs have rarely been reported to date.In this study,a cloud-model-based energy consumption analysis(CMECA)of a WWTP was conducted to explore the relationship between influent and energy consumption by clustering its influent’s parameters.The principal component analysis(PCA)and K-means clustering were applied to classify the influent condition using water quality and volume data.The energy consumption of the WWTP is divided into five standard evaluation levels,and its cloud digital characteristics(CDCs)were extracted according to bilateral constraints and golden ratio methods.Our results showed that the energy consumption distribution gradually dispersed and deviated from the Gaussian distribution with decreased water concentration and quantity.The days with high energy efficiency were extracted via the clustering method from the influent category of excessive energy consumption,represented by a compact-type energy consumption distribution curve to identify the influent conditions that affect the steady distribution of energy consumption.The local WWTP has high energy consumption with 0.3613 kW·h·m^(-3)despite low influent concentration and volumes,across four consumption levels from low(I)to relatively high(IV),showing an unsatisfactory operation and management level.The average oxygenation capacity,internal reflux ratio,and external reflux ratio during high energy efficiency days recognized by further clustering were obtained(0.2924-0.3703 kg O_(2)·m^(-3),1.9576-2.4787,and 0.6603-0.8361,respectively),which could be used as a guide for the days with low energy efficiency.Consequently,this study offers a water-energy nexus analysis method to identify influent conditions with operational management anomalies and can be used as an empirical reference for the optimized operation of WWTPs.展开更多
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head(ONFH)is a common complication of glucocorticoid(GC)therapy.Recent advances demonstrate that sympathetic nerves regulate bone homeostasis,and GCs lower the sympathetic tone.Here,we sho...Osteonecrosis of the femoral head(ONFH)is a common complication of glucocorticoid(GC)therapy.Recent advances demonstrate that sympathetic nerves regulate bone homeostasis,and GCs lower the sympathetic tone.Here,we show that the dramatically decreased sympathetic tone is closely associated with the pathogenesis of GC-induced ONFH.GCs activate the glucocorticoid receptor(GR)but hinder the activation of the mineralocorticoid receptor(MR)on neurons in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus(PVN).This disrupts the balance of corticosteroid receptors(GR/MR)and subsequently reduces the sympathetic outflow in the PVN.Vascular endothelial cells rapidly react to inhibition of sympathetic tone by provoking endothelial apoptosis in adult male mice treated with methylprednisolone(MPS)daily for 3 days,and we find substantially reduced H-type vessels in the femoral heads of MPS-treated ONFH mice.Importantly,treatment with a GR inhibitor(RU486)in the PVN promotes the activation of MR and rebalances the ratio of GR and MR,thus effectively boosting sympathetic outflow,as shown by an increase in tyrosine hydroxylase expression in both the PVN and the sympathetic postganglionic neurons and an increase in norepinephrine levels in both the serum and bone marrow of the femoral head of MPS-treated mice.Rebalancing the corticosteroid receptors mitigates GC-induced endothelial impairment and ONFH and promotes angiogenesis coupled with osteogenesis in the femoral head,while these effects are abolished by chemical sympathectomy with 6-OHDA or adrenergic receptor-β2(Adrb2)knockout.Furthermore,activating Adrb2 signaling in vivo is sufficient to rescue the GC-induced ONFH phenotype.Mechanistically,norepinephrine increases the expression of the key glycolytic gene 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase 3(PFKFB3)via Adrb2-cyclic AMP response element-binding protein(CREB)signaling.Endothelial-specific overexpression of PFKFB3 attenuates endothelial impairment and prevents severe osteonecrosis in MPS-treated Adrb2 knockout mice.Thus,GC inhibits sympathetic tone via the hypothalamic descending pathway,which,in turn,acts as a mediator of GC-induced ONFH.展开更多
Amylose content,the key determinant of rice eating and cooking quality,is regulated primarily by the Waxy(Wx)gene.We adjusted the amylose content and transparency of semi-glutinous japonica rice carrying the Wxmp alle...Amylose content,the key determinant of rice eating and cooking quality,is regulated primarily by the Waxy(Wx)gene.We adjusted the amylose content and transparency of semi-glutinous japonica rice carrying the Wxmp allele by genome editing of upstream open reading frame 6(uORF6)of Wx.展开更多
AIM： To study the effect of glucose on sodium butyrate- induced proliferation inhibition and apoptosis in HT-29 cell line, and explored its possible mechanisms. METHODS： HT-29 cells were grown in RPMI-1640 medium su...AIM： To study the effect of glucose on sodium butyrate- induced proliferation inhibition and apoptosis in HT-29 cell line, and explored its possible mechanisms. METHODS： HT-29 cells were grown in RPMI-1640 medium supplemented with 10% fetal calf serum, and were allowed to adhere for 24 h, and then replaced with experimental medium. Cell survival rates were detected by MTr assay. Apoptosis was detected by TUNEL assay. Glucose transport protein 1 （GLUT1） and monocarboxylate transporter 1 （MCT1） mRNA expression was detected by RT-PCR. RESULTS： Low concentration of glucose induced apoptosis and regulated proliferation in HT-29 cell line, and glucose can obviously inhibit the effect of proliferation inhibition and apoptosis induced by sodium butyrate. Glucose also down-regulated the expression of MCT1mRNA （0.28 ± 0.07 vs 0.19± 0.10, P 〈 0.05）, and decreased the expression of GLUTlmRNA slightly （0.18 ± 0.04 vs 0.13 ± 0.03, P 〈 0.05）. CONCLUSION： Glucose can regulate the effect of proliferation inhibition and apoptosis induced by sodium butyrate and this influence may be associated with the intracellular concentration of glucose and sodium butyrate.展开更多
AIM:To study the value of colonoscopy and selective angiography in diagnosing ischemic enterocolitis.METHODS:Among the 16 cases under study,10 cases had hypertension and a history of coronary artery disease(one was ho...AIM:To study the value of colonoscopy and selective angiography in diagnosing ischemic enterocolitis.METHODS:Among the 16 cases under study,10 cases had hypertension and a history of coronary artery disease(one was hospitalized for sub-ventricular-wall infarction).The blood pressure of 10 of the 16 cases ranged from 13.9-23.8 to 13.3-14.6 kPa(170-180/100-110 mmHg).Two cases had chronic auricular fibrillation,and in four cases,a cardiogram showed left-front branch conduction block.Sixteen patients were examined by colonoscopy.Among them,14 cases had a long course of angiocardiac disease,and were further examined by selective mesenteric inferior angiography.RESULTS:The colonoscopy revealed local mucous hyperemia edema and blood on contact.Lesions were found in the sigmoid colon in four cases,in the descending colon in eight cases and in splenic flexure in four cases,which suggests that the lesion always appeared in the left part of colon.There were different degrees of inflammatory cell infiltration,submucous bleeding,edema,fibro-embolism and hemosiderosis by biopsy in the 16 patients whose membranes affect part of the enteral wall.Of the 14 patients examined by mesenteric inferior angiography,3 cases showed mesenteric amphraxis inferior and formation of collateral circulation.There were different degrees of stenosis in the other 11 subjects'mesenteric inferior cavities which grew slim and their branches were stenotic,so the radiographic image was not complete and the ends of some branches even cannot be seen.CONCLUSION:The colonoscopy and the selective mesenteric inferior angiography are both helpful in the diagnosis of ischemic enterocolitis.展开更多
1. Objective The problems associated with traditional equipment for sampling shallow drilling sediment cores include high production cost, short sample preservation time, inability to store in a freezer, and poor resi...1. Objective The problems associated with traditional equipment for sampling shallow drilling sediment cores include high production cost, short sample preservation time, inability to store in a freezer, and poor resistance to seawater corrosion (Table 1). We developed a sampler with a new design that overcame these problems. The new design worked well in our study and can efficiently support coastal wetland geological surveys.展开更多
Toll-like receptors （TLRs） are probably the most important class of pattern-recognition receptors. Members of the TLR family play key roles in the both innate and adaptive immune responses. Recognition of pathogen-a...Toll-like receptors （TLRs） are probably the most important class of pattern-recognition receptors. Members of the TLR family play key roles in the both innate and adaptive immune responses. Recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns （PAMPs） by TLRs, either alone or in heterodimedzation with other TLR or non-TLR receptors, induces the production of signals that are responsible for the activation of genes important for an effective host defense, especially those of proinflammatory cytokines. Thus, TLRs are involved in the development of many pathological conditions including infectious diseases, tissue damage, and cancer especially. In this review, the contribution of TLRs to tumorgenesis is evaluated. We hope to provide new insight into the progression of cancer and more importantly into the potential for TLRs as targets of therapeutics.展开更多
基金Supported by Rural Science and Technology Commissioner Project of Guangdong Province(KTP20240806).
文摘[Objectives]To systematically investigate the microbial community composition of rhizosphere soil and endophytes associated with Pogostemon cablin,and to explore the relationships between endophytes and rhizosphere microorganisms as well as their potential applications.[Methods]Microbial isolates were obtained from rhizosphere soil,root tissues,and stem tissues using the serial dilution and spread plate method.These isolates were identified through morphological characterization,physiological and biochemical assays,and molecular biological techniques.[Results]A total of 18 microbial strains were isolated,including 7 bacterial and 11 fungal strains.Among the bacterial isolates,Pseudomonas spp.and Bacillus spp.were predominant,while the fungal isolates were mainly represented by Aspergillus spp.Certain bacterial strains,notably Pseudomonas spp.,exhibited potential abilities for indole-3-acetic acid(IAA)production,nitrogen fixation,and antagonistic activity against pathogenic microorganisms,suggesting their potential utility as biocontrol agents and promoters of plant growth.[Conclusions]This study establishes a foundational understanding of the microbial community characteristics in the rhizosphere and tissues of P.cablin,as well as their roles in plant growth and development.
基金the financial support by Hong Kong Research Grants Council(No.T12-101/23-N)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22206160)。
文摘Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is one of the most prevalent chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency.PPARδactivation has been reported to have several beneficial effects in alleviating dyslipidemia and insulin resistance.GW501516,a synthetic PPARδagonist,was developed to target hyperlipidemia and reported to alleviating insulin resistance in T2DM.Studies indicate that PPARδactivation by GW501516 can reduce adiposity,enhanceβ-oxidation of fatty acids,and improve insulin sensitivity in T2DM animal models.Despite its therapeutic promise,potential carcinogenic effects also have been reported.Therefore,a comprehensive non-targeted and targeted lipidomics study was carried out to evaluate the regulatory effect of GW501516 in the plasma of db/db mice.The results revealed that GW501516 is effective in reducing the accumulation of lipids in the fatty acid metabolism pathway and lipid classes including triglycerides and phosphatidylglycerols.Furthermore,activation of PPARδby GW501516 demonstrated a beneficial effect on improving circulating cholesterol homeostasis.However,while the levels of hexosylceramides and sphingomyelin were partially reversed,ceramide levels,which are negatively associated with insulin sensitivity,were significantly elevated by GW501516.Despite these mixed outcomes,the study highlights both the promising therapeutic potential of PPARδactivation in metabolic disorders and the safety concerns regarding long-term clinical use.The findings provide valuable insights into the impact of GW501516-induced PPARδactivation on lipid metabolism in T2DM,contributing to a better understanding of its therapeutic potential and risks.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92059112,82072821 and 31470964)University of Shanghai for Science and Technology(No.10-21302-405)+1 种基金the Program of Shanghai Academic/Technology Research Leader(No.22XD1404700)the Shanghai Songjiang Municipal Science and Technology Commission Natural Science Foundation(No.20SJKJGG250)。
文摘The induction of antitumor immunity by tumor antigens released from cancer cells following regional photothermal therapy(PTT)alone may not be adequate for achieving complete tumor elimination.Combination therapy with immune adjuvants enhances antitumor immune responses,but faces challenges such as targeting deficiencies,systemic toxicity,and uncontrolled release behavior.Herein,we introduce a novel dual-functional hybrid membrane nanoparticle(HM-NP)incorporating gold nanorods(GNRs)and a thermally responsive polymer shell.HM-NP demonstrates exceptional homotypic targeting efficacy beneath the tumor cell membrane(TM),leading to substantial tumor accumulation.Upon in situ near-infrared(NIR)stimulation,GNRs within HM-NP generate heat,triggering the burst release of HM by facilitating the contraction and disintegration of the thermally responsive polymer shell.HM-NP exhibits excellent photothermal conversion efficiency under NIR irradiation,enabling effective destruction of primary tumors,release of tumor-associated antigens,and stimulation of potent anti-cancer immune.Simultaneously,the immune responses are strengthened by TM and Escherichia coli membrane(EM)through promoting the maturation of antigen presenting cells(APCs)and activating cytotoxic T lymphocytes(CTLs).Moreover,the use of polymer shells enables efficient cancer therapy with minimal host clearance and adverse effects.This photothermally triggered immunotherapy holds promise for precise and personalized treatment of tumors.
基金support for this study was jointly given by the NSFC(grants 41930217,42072260 and 42372253)the Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities.
文摘Determining the evolutionary history of the Permian-Triassic Kunlun-Qaidam Continental Arc is essential to understanding the subduction and closure processes of the South Kunlun Ocean.In this paper,we utilize(La/Yb)N ratios collected from a fi ltered geochemical dataset on Permian to Triassic calc-alkaline rocks(55 wt%–68 wt%SiO_(2))and plutonic rocks within the Kunlun-Qaidam Continental Arc to reconstruct the spatiotemporal variation of the relative crustal thickness.Combined with known geologic observations,we discuss the subduction-accretionary tectonics of the South Kunlun Ocean and the topographic evolution of the Kunlun-Qaidam Continental Arc.Two episodes of crustal thickening and thinning were revealed.The reconstructed thickness reveals two crustal thickening and thinning events for the Kunlun-Qaidam Continental Arc from ca.270 to 210 Ma.The southern sector of the Kunlun-Qaidam Continental Arc is about 7 km thicker than the northern portion,with a maximum thickness of about 55 km at ca.270 and 230 Ma.The ca.270 and 230 Ma crustal thickening events coincide with renewed northward subduction of the South Kunlun Ocean plate and ocean closure,respectively,whereas the ca.270‒240 Ma and ca.230‒210 Ma crustal thinning events may refl ect slab break-off of the oceanic plate and lithospheric collapse during the post-collision extension,respectively.
基金supported by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China(grant number TC220A04W-7,203)CNNC Youth Elite Scientific Research Project,the National Key R&D Plan of China(grant number 2020YFB1901600)the National Science Technology Major Project of China(grant numbers 2017ZX06902012 and 2017ZX06901024).
文摘Nickel-based alloys are the primary structural materials in steam generators of high-temperature gas reactors.To understand the irradiation effect of nickel-based alloys,it is necessary to examine dislocation movement and its interaction with irradiation defects at the microscale.Hardening due to voids and Ni_(3)Al precipitates may significantly impact irradiation damage in nickel-based alloys.This paper employs the molecular dynamics method to analyze the interaction between edge dislocations and irradiation defects(void and Ni_(3)Al precipitates)in face-centered cubic nickel.The effects of temperature and defect size on the interaction are also explored.The results show that the interaction process of the edge dislocation and irradiation defects can be divided into four stages:dislocation free slip,dislocation attracted,dislocation pinned,and dislocation unpinned.Interaction modes include the formation of stair-rod dislocations and the climbing of extended dislocation bundles for voids,as well as the generation of stair-rod dislocation and dislocation shear for precipitates.Besides,the interactions of edge dislocations with voids and Ni_(3)Al precipitates are strongly influenced by temperature and defect size.
基金Supported by Provincial Key Research Project of Henan Province,No.232102310081.
文摘BACKGROUND Major depressive disorder(MDD)and obesity(OB)are bidirectionally comorbid conditions with common neurobiological underpinnings.However,the neurocognitive mechanisms of their comorbidity remain poorly understood.AIM To examine regional abnormalities in spontaneous brain activity among patients with MDD-OB comorbidity.METHODS This study adopted a regional homogeneity(ReHo)analysis of resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging.The study included 149 hospital patients divided into four groups:Patients experiencing their first episode of drug-naive MDD with OB,patients with MDD without OB,and age-and sex-matched healthy individuals with and without OB.Whole-brain ReHo analysis was conducted using SPM12 software and RESTplus toolkits,with group comparisons via ANOVA and post-hoc tests.Correlations between ReHo values and behavioral measures were examined.RESULTS ANOVA revealed significant whole-brain ReHo differences among the four groups in four key regions:The left middle temporal gyrus(MTG.L),right cuneus,left precuneus,and left thalamus.Post-hoc analyses confirmed pairwise differences between all groups across these regions(P<0.05).OB was associated with ReHo alterations in the MTG.L,right cuneus,and left thalamus,whereas abnormalities in the precuneus suggested synergistic pathological mechanisms between MDD and OB.Statistically significant correlations were found between the drive and fun-seeking dimensions of the behavioral activation system,as well as behavioral inhibition and the corresponding ReHo values.CONCLUSION Our findings provide novel evidence for the neuroadaptive mechanisms underlying the MDD-OB comorbidity.Further validation could lead to personalized interventions targeting MTG.L hyperactivity and targeting healthy food cues.
文摘Supported gold catalysts show high activity toward CO oxidation, and the nature of the support significantly affects the catalytic activity. Herein, serial Ni doping of thin porous Al2 O3 nanosheets was performed via a precipitation-hydrothermal method by varying the amount of Ni during the precipitation step. The prepared nanosheets were subsequently used as supports for the deposition of Au nanoparticles(NPs). The obtained Au/Nix Al catalysts were studied in the context of CO oxidation to determine the effect of Ni doping on the supports. Enhanced catalytic performances were obtained for the Au/Nix Al catalysts compared with those of the Au supported on bare Al2 O3. The Ni content and pretreatment atmosphere were both shown to influence the catalytic activity. Pretreatment under a reducing atmosphere was beneficial for improving catalytic activity. The highest activity was observed for the catalysts with a Ni/Al molar ratio of 0.05, achieving complete CO conversion at 20 °C with a gold loading of 1 wt%. The in-situ FTIR results showed that the introduction of Ni strengthened CO adsorption on the Au NPs. The H2-TPR and O2-TPD results indicated that the introduction of Ni produced new oxygen vacancies and allowed the oxygen molecules to be adsorbed and activated more easily. The improved catalytic performance after doping Ni was attributed to the smaller size of the Au NPs and more active oxygen species.
文摘Fischer‐Tropsch synthesis(FTS)has the potential to be a powerful strategy for producing liquid fuels from syngas if highly selective catalysts can be developed.Herein,a series of iron nanoparticle catalysts encapsulated by nitrogen‐doped graphitic carbon were prepared by a one‐step pyrolysis of a ferric L‐glutamic acid complex.The FeC‐800 catalyst pyrolyzed at 800°C showed excellent catalytic activity(239.4μmolCO gFe–1 s–1),high C5–C11 selectivity(49%),and good stability in FTS.The high dispersion of ferric species combined with a well‐encapsulated structure can effectively inhibit the migration of iron nanoparticles during the reaction process,which is beneficial for high activity and good stability.The nitrogen‐doped graphitic carbon shell can act as an electron donor to the iron particles,thus promoting CO activation and expediting the formation of Fe5C2,which is the key factor for obtaining high C5–C11 selectivity.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China (No. 2018ZX 10302205)the Scientific Foundation of Fujian Province (No. 2018J01145, No. 2020J011171)+1 种基金the Scientific Foundation of Fujian Health and family planning Department (No. 2019-ZQN-87)the Joint Funds for the Innovation of Science and Technology of Fujian Province (No. 2018Y9121)。
文摘Objective: Neoantigens derived from tumor-specific genomic alterations have demonstrated great potential for immunotherapeutic interventions in cancers. However, the comprehensive profile of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) neoantigens and their complex interplay with immune microenvironment and tumor evolution have not been fully addressed.Methods: Here we integrated whole exome sequencing data, transcriptome sequencing data and clinical information of 72 primary HCC patients to characterize the HCC neoantigen profile, and systematically explored its interactions with tumor clonal evolution, driver mutations and immune microenvironments.Results: We observed that higher somatic mutation/neoantigen load was associated with better clinical outcomes and HCC patients could be further divided into two subgroups with distinct prognosis based on their neoantigen expression patterns. HCC subgroup with neoantigen expression probability high(NEP-H) showed more aggressive pathologic features including increased incidence of tumor thrombus(P=0.038), higher recurrence rate(P=0.029),more inclined to lack tumor capsule(P=0.026) and with more microsatellite instability sites(P=0.006). In addition,NEP-H subgroup was also characterized by higher chance to be involved in tumor clonal evolution [odds ratio(OR)=46.7, P<0.001]. Gene set enrichment analysis revealed that upregulation of MYC and its targets could suppress immune responses, leading to elevated neoantigen expression proportion in tumor cells. Furthermore, we discovered an immune escape mechanism that tumors could become more inconspicuous by evolving subclones with less immunogenicity. We observed that smaller clonal mutation clusters with higher immunogenicity in tumor were more likely to involve in clonal evolution. Based on identified neoantigen profiles, we also discovered series of neoantigenic hotspot genes, which could serve as potential actionable targets in future.Conclusions: Our results revealed the landscape of HCC neoantigens and discovered two clinically relevant subgroups with distinct neoantigen expression patterns, suggesting the neoantigen expression should be fully considered in future immunotherapeutic interventions.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFA0205301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61527806,81902153 and 61871180)+1 种基金the Clinical Advanced Technology of Social Development Projects in Jiangsu Province(No.BE2018695)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2017JJ2069).
文摘Due to their high specificity and affinity towards various targets,along with other unique advantages such as stability and low cost,aptamers are widely applied in analytical techniques.A typical aptamerbased electrochemical biosensor is composed of a aptamer as the biological recognition element and transducer converting the biologic interaction into electrical signals for the quantitative measurement of targets.Improvement of the sensitivity of a biosensor is significantly important in order to achieve the detection of biomolecules with low abundance,and different amplification strategies have been explored.The strategies either employ nanomaterials such as gold nanoparticles to con struct electrodes which can transfer the biological reactions more efficiently,or attempt to obtain enhanced signal through multi-labeled carriers or utilize enzyme mimics to catalyze redox cycling.This review discusses recent advances in signal amplification methods and their applications.Critical assessment of each method is also considered.
文摘Eight novel 1,4-disubstituted phthalazines （7-14） were designed and synthesized. The structures of all the synthesized compounds were confirmed by IR,1H NMR, 13C NMR, MS and elemental analysis. Their in vitro cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines （Bel-7402 and HT- 1080） were evaluated by standard MTT assay. Among them, compounds 9 and 11 exhibited more potent cytotoxicity than cisplatin. 2007 Ping Gong. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All rights reserved.
基金Supported by Chengdu Science and Technology Project,No. 2021-YF05-01484-SNExcellent Youthof Sichuan Cancer Hospital,No. YB2021037Health Commission of Sichuan Province,No. 20PJ112
文摘Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(nCRT)and total rectal mesenteric excision are the main standards of treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer(LARC).Lymph node regression grade(LRG)is an indicator of prognosis and response to preoperative nCRT based on postsurgical metastatic lymph node pathology.Common histopathological findings in metastatic lymph nodes after nCRT include necrosis,hemorrhage,nodular fibrosis,foamy histiocytes,cystic cell reactions,areas of hyalinosis,residual cancer cells,and pools of mucin.A number of LRG systems designed to classify the amount of lymph node regression after nCRT is mainly concerned with the relationship between residual cancer cells and regressive fibrosis and with estimating the number of lymph nodes existing with residual cancer cells.LRG offers significant prognostic information,and in most cases,LRG after nCRT correlates with patient outcomes.In this review,we describe the systematic classification of LRG after nCRT,patient prognosis,the correlation with tumor regression grade,and the typical histopathological findings of lymph nodes.This work may serve as a reference to help predict the clinical complete response and determine lymph node regression in patients based on preservation strategies,allowing for the formulation of more accurate treatment strategies for LARC patients,which has important clinical significance and scientific value.
基金grants from Beijing Hospital Key Research Program(121 Research Program,No.BJ2019-195)。
文摘Objective:Histology grade,subtypes and TNM stage of lung adenocarcinomas are useful predictors of prognosis and survival.The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between chromosomal instability,morphological subtypes and the grading system used in lung non-mucinous adenocarcinoma(LNMA).Methods:We developed a whole genome copy number variation(WGCNV)scoring system and applied next generation sequencing to evaluate CNVs present in 91 LNMA tumor samples.Results:Higher histological grades,aggressive subtypes and more advanced TNM staging were associated with an increased WGCNV score,particularly in CNV regions enriched for tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes.In addition,we demonstrate that 24-chromosome CNV profiling can be performed reliably from specific cell types(<100 cells)isolated by sample laser capture microdissection.Conclusions:Our findings suggest that the WGCNV scoring system we developed may have potential value as an adjunct test for predicting the prognosis of patients diagnosed with LNMA.
基金the financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2019YFD1100204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52091545)+2 种基金the State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment,Harbin Institute of Technology(2021TS03)The Important Projects in the Scientific Innovation of CECEP(cecep-zdkj-2020-009)the Open Project of Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology,Chinese Academy of Sciences(kf2018002).
文摘Wastewater treatment plants(WWTPs)are important and energy-intensive municipal infrastructures.High energy consumption and relatively low operating performance are major challenges from the perspective of carbon neutrality.However,water-energy nexus analysis and models for WWTPs have rarely been reported to date.In this study,a cloud-model-based energy consumption analysis(CMECA)of a WWTP was conducted to explore the relationship between influent and energy consumption by clustering its influent’s parameters.The principal component analysis(PCA)and K-means clustering were applied to classify the influent condition using water quality and volume data.The energy consumption of the WWTP is divided into five standard evaluation levels,and its cloud digital characteristics(CDCs)were extracted according to bilateral constraints and golden ratio methods.Our results showed that the energy consumption distribution gradually dispersed and deviated from the Gaussian distribution with decreased water concentration and quantity.The days with high energy efficiency were extracted via the clustering method from the influent category of excessive energy consumption,represented by a compact-type energy consumption distribution curve to identify the influent conditions that affect the steady distribution of energy consumption.The local WWTP has high energy consumption with 0.3613 kW·h·m^(-3)despite low influent concentration and volumes,across four consumption levels from low(I)to relatively high(IV),showing an unsatisfactory operation and management level.The average oxygenation capacity,internal reflux ratio,and external reflux ratio during high energy efficiency days recognized by further clustering were obtained(0.2924-0.3703 kg O_(2)·m^(-3),1.9576-2.4787,and 0.6603-0.8361,respectively),which could be used as a guide for the days with low energy efficiency.Consequently,this study offers a water-energy nexus analysis method to identify influent conditions with operational management anomalies and can be used as an empirical reference for the optimized operation of WWTPs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82472439,82270935,81974337,82102627)the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (2021CFB095)+1 种基金the Wuhan Knowledge Innovation Project (2022020801020468)the Project of Scientific Research Plan of Wuhan Municipal Health Commission (WX21Q19)。
文摘Osteonecrosis of the femoral head(ONFH)is a common complication of glucocorticoid(GC)therapy.Recent advances demonstrate that sympathetic nerves regulate bone homeostasis,and GCs lower the sympathetic tone.Here,we show that the dramatically decreased sympathetic tone is closely associated with the pathogenesis of GC-induced ONFH.GCs activate the glucocorticoid receptor(GR)but hinder the activation of the mineralocorticoid receptor(MR)on neurons in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus(PVN).This disrupts the balance of corticosteroid receptors(GR/MR)and subsequently reduces the sympathetic outflow in the PVN.Vascular endothelial cells rapidly react to inhibition of sympathetic tone by provoking endothelial apoptosis in adult male mice treated with methylprednisolone(MPS)daily for 3 days,and we find substantially reduced H-type vessels in the femoral heads of MPS-treated ONFH mice.Importantly,treatment with a GR inhibitor(RU486)in the PVN promotes the activation of MR and rebalances the ratio of GR and MR,thus effectively boosting sympathetic outflow,as shown by an increase in tyrosine hydroxylase expression in both the PVN and the sympathetic postganglionic neurons and an increase in norepinephrine levels in both the serum and bone marrow of the femoral head of MPS-treated mice.Rebalancing the corticosteroid receptors mitigates GC-induced endothelial impairment and ONFH and promotes angiogenesis coupled with osteogenesis in the femoral head,while these effects are abolished by chemical sympathectomy with 6-OHDA or adrenergic receptor-β2(Adrb2)knockout.Furthermore,activating Adrb2 signaling in vivo is sufficient to rescue the GC-induced ONFH phenotype.Mechanistically,norepinephrine increases the expression of the key glycolytic gene 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase 3(PFKFB3)via Adrb2-cyclic AMP response element-binding protein(CREB)signaling.Endothelial-specific overexpression of PFKFB3 attenuates endothelial impairment and prevents severe osteonecrosis in MPS-treated Adrb2 knockout mice.Thus,GC inhibits sympathetic tone via the hypothalamic descending pathway,which,in turn,acts as a mediator of GC-induced ONFH.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2023YFD1200900)the Zhongshan Biological Breeding Laboratory (BM2022008-02/03)+1 种基金the Key Research and Development Projects of Jiangsu Province (BE2023355)the“JBGS”Project of Seed Industry Revitalization in Jiangsu Province (JBGS (2021)041).
文摘Amylose content,the key determinant of rice eating and cooking quality,is regulated primarily by the Waxy(Wx)gene.We adjusted the amylose content and transparency of semi-glutinous japonica rice carrying the Wxmp allele by genome editing of upstream open reading frame 6(uORF6)of Wx.
基金Supported by the Key Technologies R&D Program of Hubei Province, No. 2004AA304B08
文摘AIM： To study the effect of glucose on sodium butyrate- induced proliferation inhibition and apoptosis in HT-29 cell line, and explored its possible mechanisms. METHODS： HT-29 cells were grown in RPMI-1640 medium supplemented with 10% fetal calf serum, and were allowed to adhere for 24 h, and then replaced with experimental medium. Cell survival rates were detected by MTr assay. Apoptosis was detected by TUNEL assay. Glucose transport protein 1 （GLUT1） and monocarboxylate transporter 1 （MCT1） mRNA expression was detected by RT-PCR. RESULTS： Low concentration of glucose induced apoptosis and regulated proliferation in HT-29 cell line, and glucose can obviously inhibit the effect of proliferation inhibition and apoptosis induced by sodium butyrate. Glucose also down-regulated the expression of MCT1mRNA （0.28 ± 0.07 vs 0.19± 0.10, P 〈 0.05）, and decreased the expression of GLUTlmRNA slightly （0.18 ± 0.04 vs 0.13 ± 0.03, P 〈 0.05）. CONCLUSION： Glucose can regulate the effect of proliferation inhibition and apoptosis induced by sodium butyrate and this influence may be associated with the intracellular concentration of glucose and sodium butyrate.
文摘AIM:To study the value of colonoscopy and selective angiography in diagnosing ischemic enterocolitis.METHODS:Among the 16 cases under study,10 cases had hypertension and a history of coronary artery disease(one was hospitalized for sub-ventricular-wall infarction).The blood pressure of 10 of the 16 cases ranged from 13.9-23.8 to 13.3-14.6 kPa(170-180/100-110 mmHg).Two cases had chronic auricular fibrillation,and in four cases,a cardiogram showed left-front branch conduction block.Sixteen patients were examined by colonoscopy.Among them,14 cases had a long course of angiocardiac disease,and were further examined by selective mesenteric inferior angiography.RESULTS:The colonoscopy revealed local mucous hyperemia edema and blood on contact.Lesions were found in the sigmoid colon in four cases,in the descending colon in eight cases and in splenic flexure in four cases,which suggests that the lesion always appeared in the left part of colon.There were different degrees of inflammatory cell infiltration,submucous bleeding,edema,fibro-embolism and hemosiderosis by biopsy in the 16 patients whose membranes affect part of the enteral wall.Of the 14 patients examined by mesenteric inferior angiography,3 cases showed mesenteric amphraxis inferior and formation of collateral circulation.There were different degrees of stenosis in the other 11 subjects'mesenteric inferior cavities which grew slim and their branches were stenotic,so the radiographic image was not complete and the ends of some branches even cannot be seen.CONCLUSION:The colonoscopy and the selective mesenteric inferior angiography are both helpful in the diagnosis of ischemic enterocolitis.
基金This equipment has obtained the national invention patent and the patent number is ZL 201520003115.0 (Fig. 3). This study was jointly funded by the Natural Science Foundations of China (41406082,41240022,41706057)National Key R&D Program of China (2016YFE0109600)Governmental Public Research Funds of China (201111023,DD20189503 and GZH201200503).
文摘1. Objective The problems associated with traditional equipment for sampling shallow drilling sediment cores include high production cost, short sample preservation time, inability to store in a freezer, and poor resistance to seawater corrosion (Table 1). We developed a sampler with a new design that overcame these problems. The new design worked well in our study and can efficiently support coastal wetland geological surveys.
文摘Toll-like receptors （TLRs） are probably the most important class of pattern-recognition receptors. Members of the TLR family play key roles in the both innate and adaptive immune responses. Recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns （PAMPs） by TLRs, either alone or in heterodimedzation with other TLR or non-TLR receptors, induces the production of signals that are responsible for the activation of genes important for an effective host defense, especially those of proinflammatory cytokines. Thus, TLRs are involved in the development of many pathological conditions including infectious diseases, tissue damage, and cancer especially. In this review, the contribution of TLRs to tumorgenesis is evaluated. We hope to provide new insight into the progression of cancer and more importantly into the potential for TLRs as targets of therapeutics.
