BACKGROUND Recently,a group of hepatologists proposed to rename non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)as metabolic associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD)with modified diagnostic criteria.It is important to note,howev...BACKGROUND Recently,a group of hepatologists proposed to rename non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)as metabolic associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD)with modified diagnostic criteria.It is important to note,however,that there are some differences between the diagnostic criteria used for NAFLD and MAFLD.Since the research on MAFLD is just beginning,however,evidence on its incidence and prevalence in the general population and in specic subpopulations remains limited.AIM To assess epidemiology of fatty liver in new definition and compare MAFLD with NAFLD.Exploring risk factors of MAFLD individuals.METHODS This was a retrospective,cross-sectional study.A total of 85242 adults were selected from the Chinese health management database in 2017–2022.The data of general information,laboratory indicators,lifestyle management and psychological status were obtained.MAFLD was diagnosed as ultrasound diagnosis of fatty liver and at least one between these three conditions:Overweight/obesity,type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)or metabolic dysregulation.Metabolic factors were not considered in NAFLD diagnosis standard.The clinical characteristics of MAFLD and NAFLD were analysed using descriptive statistics.Continuous variables normally distributed were expressed as means±SD.Categorical variables were expressed as frequencies and proportions.Binary logistic regression was used to determine risk factors of the MAFLD.RESULTS The prevalence of MAFLD and NAFLD was 40.5%and 31.0%,respectively.The MAFLD or NAFLD population is more likely to be older(M:47.19±10.82 vs 43.43±11.96;N:47.72±11.17 vs 43.71±11.66),male(M:77.21%vs 44.43%;N:67.90%vs 53.12%)and high body mass index(M:26.79±2.69 vs 22.44±2.48;N:26.29±2.84 vs 23.29±3.12)than the non-MAFLD or non-MAFLD population.In multivariate analysis,general information(e.g.,≥2 metabolic abnormalities OR=3.38,(95%CI:2.99-3.81),P<0.001;diastolic blood pressure OR=1.01,(95%CI:1.00–1.01),P=0.002),laboratory results[e.g.,total bilirubin(TBIL)OR=0.98,(95%CI:0.98-0.99),P<0.001;serum uric acid(SUA)OR=1.01,(95%CI:1.01-1.01),P<0.001],and lifestyle factors[e.g.,drink beverage OR=0.32,(95%CI:0.17-0.63),P=0.001]were influence factors for MAFLD.Our study results offer new insight into potential risk factors associated with fatty liver disease,including SUA,TBIL and creatinine,all of which are related to chronic renal disease(CKD).CONCLUSION MAFLD is more prevalent than NAFLD,with two-fifths of individuals meeting the diagnosis criteria.MAFLD and NAFLD populations have different clinical characteristics.CKD may be related with MAFLD.展开更多
BACKGROUND Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty,while an effective intervention,can frequently lead to acute occlusion with severe consequences.Although clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of drug...BACKGROUND Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty,while an effective intervention,can frequently lead to acute occlusion with severe consequences.Although clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of drug-coated balloons(DCB)in treating acute coronary artery occlusion and in preventing restenosis,there has been limited exploration on the use of DCB in treating de novo lesions in large vessels.Currently,DCB are only recommended for patients with small vessel lesions and in-stent restenosis lesions,those at high risk of bleeding,and other special groups of patients.CASE SUMMARY This report presents a case of successful drug-coated balloon treatment of de novo lesions in large coronary vessels.Postoperatively,the patient demonstrated favorable recovery,with subsequent examination results revealing no significant differences from the previous examination.CONCLUSION The successful treatment of the patient in our case highlights the potential of DCB in the treatment of de novo lesions in large coronary vessels.展开更多
Transplanting human neural progenitor cells is a promising method of replenishing the lost neurons after spinal cord injury (SCI), but differentiating neural progenitor cells into the diverse types of mature functiona...Transplanting human neural progenitor cells is a promising method of replenishing the lost neurons after spinal cord injury (SCI), but differentiating neural progenitor cells into the diverse types of mature functional spinal cord neurons in vivo is challenging. In this study, engineered human embryonic spinal cord-like tissues with dorsal and ventral neuronal characters (DV-SC) were generated by inducing human neural progenitor cells (hscNPCs) to differentiate into various types of dorsal and ventral neuronal cells on collagen scaffold in vitro. Transplantation of DV-SC into complete SCI models in rats and monkeys showed better therapeutic effects than undifferentiated hscNPCs, including pronounced cell survival and maturation. DV-SC formed a targeted connection with the host’s ascending and descending axons, partially restored interrupted neural circuits, and improved motor evoked potentials and the hindlimb function of animals with SCI. This suggests that the transplantation of pre-differentiated hscNPCs with spinal cord dorsal and ventral neuronal characteristics could be a promising strategy for SCI repair.展开更多
Neural stem progenitor cell(NSPC)transplantation has been regarded as a promising therapeutic method for spinal cord injury(SCI)repair.However,different NSPCs may have different therapeutic effects,and it is therefore...Neural stem progenitor cell(NSPC)transplantation has been regarded as a promising therapeutic method for spinal cord injury(SCI)repair.However,different NSPCs may have different therapeutic effects,and it is therefore important to identify the optimal NSPC type.In our study,we compared the transcriptomes of human fetal brain-derived NSPCs(BNSPCs),spinal cord-derived NSPCs(SCNSPCs)and H9 embryonic stem-cell derived NSPCs(H9-NSPCs)in vitro and subsequently we transplanted each NSPC type on a collagen scaffold into a T8-9 complete SCI rat model in vivo.In vitro data showed that SCNSPCs had more highly expressed genes involved in nerve-related functions than the other two cell types.In vivo,compared with BNSPCs and H9-NSPCs,SCNSPCs exhibited the best therapeutic effects;in fact,SCNSPCs facilitated electrophysiological and hindlimb functional recovery.This study demonstrates that SCNSPCs may be an appropriate candidate cell type for SCI repair,which is of great clinical significance.展开更多
Dear Editors,Heterosis utilization is an effective way to improve crop yield.Hybrid rice typically out-yield inbred rice varieties by 10%and show better stress resistance,and they have been widely adopted in Asian cou...Dear Editors,Heterosis utilization is an effective way to improve crop yield.Hybrid rice typically out-yield inbred rice varieties by 10%and show better stress resistance,and they have been widely adopted in Asian countries since the 1980s(Cheng et al.,2007).To produce rice F1 hybrid seeds(HSDs),male sterile lines(MSLs)are grown side by side with restorer lines(RLs)in order to receive the RL pollen.This seed production system faces challenges in maintaining the seed purity of the HSDs owing to the physical proximity of MSL and RL plants in the field.Traditionally,MSLs and RLs are planted in alternate rows to enable physical separation of seeds during harvesting.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.72074225Hunan Provincial Key R&D Program,China,No.2021SK2024.
文摘BACKGROUND Recently,a group of hepatologists proposed to rename non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)as metabolic associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD)with modified diagnostic criteria.It is important to note,however,that there are some differences between the diagnostic criteria used for NAFLD and MAFLD.Since the research on MAFLD is just beginning,however,evidence on its incidence and prevalence in the general population and in specic subpopulations remains limited.AIM To assess epidemiology of fatty liver in new definition and compare MAFLD with NAFLD.Exploring risk factors of MAFLD individuals.METHODS This was a retrospective,cross-sectional study.A total of 85242 adults were selected from the Chinese health management database in 2017–2022.The data of general information,laboratory indicators,lifestyle management and psychological status were obtained.MAFLD was diagnosed as ultrasound diagnosis of fatty liver and at least one between these three conditions:Overweight/obesity,type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)or metabolic dysregulation.Metabolic factors were not considered in NAFLD diagnosis standard.The clinical characteristics of MAFLD and NAFLD were analysed using descriptive statistics.Continuous variables normally distributed were expressed as means±SD.Categorical variables were expressed as frequencies and proportions.Binary logistic regression was used to determine risk factors of the MAFLD.RESULTS The prevalence of MAFLD and NAFLD was 40.5%and 31.0%,respectively.The MAFLD or NAFLD population is more likely to be older(M:47.19±10.82 vs 43.43±11.96;N:47.72±11.17 vs 43.71±11.66),male(M:77.21%vs 44.43%;N:67.90%vs 53.12%)and high body mass index(M:26.79±2.69 vs 22.44±2.48;N:26.29±2.84 vs 23.29±3.12)than the non-MAFLD or non-MAFLD population.In multivariate analysis,general information(e.g.,≥2 metabolic abnormalities OR=3.38,(95%CI:2.99-3.81),P<0.001;diastolic blood pressure OR=1.01,(95%CI:1.00–1.01),P=0.002),laboratory results[e.g.,total bilirubin(TBIL)OR=0.98,(95%CI:0.98-0.99),P<0.001;serum uric acid(SUA)OR=1.01,(95%CI:1.01-1.01),P<0.001],and lifestyle factors[e.g.,drink beverage OR=0.32,(95%CI:0.17-0.63),P=0.001]were influence factors for MAFLD.Our study results offer new insight into potential risk factors associated with fatty liver disease,including SUA,TBIL and creatinine,all of which are related to chronic renal disease(CKD).CONCLUSION MAFLD is more prevalent than NAFLD,with two-fifths of individuals meeting the diagnosis criteria.MAFLD and NAFLD populations have different clinical characteristics.CKD may be related with MAFLD.
基金Supported by Shandong Provincial TCM Science and Technology Development Program Project,No.2019-0481Jining City Science and Technology Key Research and Development Program,No.2021YXNS069.
文摘BACKGROUND Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty,while an effective intervention,can frequently lead to acute occlusion with severe consequences.Although clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of drug-coated balloons(DCB)in treating acute coronary artery occlusion and in preventing restenosis,there has been limited exploration on the use of DCB in treating de novo lesions in large vessels.Currently,DCB are only recommended for patients with small vessel lesions and in-stent restenosis lesions,those at high risk of bleeding,and other special groups of patients.CASE SUMMARY This report presents a case of successful drug-coated balloon treatment of de novo lesions in large coronary vessels.Postoperatively,the patient demonstrated favorable recovery,with subsequent examination results revealing no significant differences from the previous examination.CONCLUSION The successful treatment of the patient in our case highlights the potential of DCB in the treatment of de novo lesions in large coronary vessels.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81891002)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(,XDA16040702 XDA16040704)+2 种基金Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(Grant No.Y202031)We also thanked the support from CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(Grant No.YSBR073)the Key Research and Development Program of Hunan Province(2021DK2003).
文摘Transplanting human neural progenitor cells is a promising method of replenishing the lost neurons after spinal cord injury (SCI), but differentiating neural progenitor cells into the diverse types of mature functional spinal cord neurons in vivo is challenging. In this study, engineered human embryonic spinal cord-like tissues with dorsal and ventral neuronal characters (DV-SC) were generated by inducing human neural progenitor cells (hscNPCs) to differentiate into various types of dorsal and ventral neuronal cells on collagen scaffold in vitro. Transplantation of DV-SC into complete SCI models in rats and monkeys showed better therapeutic effects than undifferentiated hscNPCs, including pronounced cell survival and maturation. DV-SC formed a targeted connection with the host’s ascending and descending axons, partially restored interrupted neural circuits, and improved motor evoked potentials and the hindlimb function of animals with SCI. This suggests that the transplantation of pre-differentiated hscNPCs with spinal cord dorsal and ventral neuronal characteristics could be a promising strategy for SCI repair.
基金This work was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81891002,No.32071338)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA16040702,XDA16040704)+1 种基金National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFA0104701,2017YFA0104704)CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSRB073).
文摘Neural stem progenitor cell(NSPC)transplantation has been regarded as a promising therapeutic method for spinal cord injury(SCI)repair.However,different NSPCs may have different therapeutic effects,and it is therefore important to identify the optimal NSPC type.In our study,we compared the transcriptomes of human fetal brain-derived NSPCs(BNSPCs),spinal cord-derived NSPCs(SCNSPCs)and H9 embryonic stem-cell derived NSPCs(H9-NSPCs)in vitro and subsequently we transplanted each NSPC type on a collagen scaffold into a T8-9 complete SCI rat model in vivo.In vitro data showed that SCNSPCs had more highly expressed genes involved in nerve-related functions than the other two cell types.In vivo,compared with BNSPCs and H9-NSPCs,SCNSPCs exhibited the best therapeutic effects;in fact,SCNSPCs facilitated electrophysiological and hindlimb functional recovery.This study demonstrates that SCNSPCs may be an appropriate candidate cell type for SCI repair,which is of great clinical significance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant nos.32072050,U22A20456,and U20A2030)a special support plan for high-level talents in Zhejiang (grant no.2022R52020)+4 种基金the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (grant no.LZ21C130001)the National Key R&D Program of China (2020YFE0202300)Open Project Funding of the State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineeringthe CNRRI key research and development project (CNRRI-2020-01)the ASTIP program of CAAS.
文摘Dear Editors,Heterosis utilization is an effective way to improve crop yield.Hybrid rice typically out-yield inbred rice varieties by 10%and show better stress resistance,and they have been widely adopted in Asian countries since the 1980s(Cheng et al.,2007).To produce rice F1 hybrid seeds(HSDs),male sterile lines(MSLs)are grown side by side with restorer lines(RLs)in order to receive the RL pollen.This seed production system faces challenges in maintaining the seed purity of the HSDs owing to the physical proximity of MSL and RL plants in the field.Traditionally,MSLs and RLs are planted in alternate rows to enable physical separation of seeds during harvesting.
