Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy is a neurodegenerative disease caused by extended CAG trinucleotide repeats in the androgen receptor gene,which encodes a ligand-dependent transcription facto r.The mutant androgen r...Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy is a neurodegenerative disease caused by extended CAG trinucleotide repeats in the androgen receptor gene,which encodes a ligand-dependent transcription facto r.The mutant androgen receptor protein,characterized by polyglutamine expansion,is prone to misfolding and forms aggregates in both the nucleus and cytoplasm in the brain in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy patients.These aggregates alter protein-protein interactions and compromise transcriptional activity.In this study,we reported that in both cultured N2a cells and mouse brain,mutant androgen receptor with polyglutamine expansion causes reduced expression of mesencephalic astrocyte-de rived neurotrophic factor.Overexpressio n of mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor amelio rated the neurotoxicity of mutant androgen receptor through the inhibition of mutant androgen receptor aggregation.Conversely.knocking down endogenous mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor in the mouse brain exacerbated neuronal damage and mutant androgen receptor aggregation.Our findings suggest that inhibition of mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor expression by mutant androgen receptor is a potential mechanism underlying neurodegeneration in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy.展开更多
Objective To analyze the prevalence and burden of headache disorders in China and its provinces from 1990 to 2021.Methods Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study(GBD)2021,the number of prevalent cases,preva...Objective To analyze the prevalence and burden of headache disorders in China and its provinces from 1990 to 2021.Methods Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study(GBD)2021,the number of prevalent cases,prevalence rate,disability-adjusted life years(DALYs),and age-standardized DALY rates were analyzed by sex,age group,and province for headache disorders and their subtypes(migraine and tension-type headache[TTH])between 1990 and 2021.Percentage changes during this period were also estimated.Results In 2021,approximately 426 million individuals in China were affected by headache disorders,with an age-standardized prevalence rate of 27,582.61/100,000.The age-standardized DALY rate for all headache disorders was 487.15/100,000.Between 1990 and 2021,the number of prevalent cases increased by 37.78%,while the prevalence of all headache disorders,migraine,and TTH increased by 6.92%,7.57%,and 7.86%,respectively.The highest prevalence was observed in the 30-34 age group(39,520.60/100,000).Migraine accounted for a larger proportion of DALYs attributable to headache disorders,whereas TTH has a greater impact on its prevalence.In 2021,the highest age-standardized DALY rates for headache disorders were observed in Heilongjiang(617.85/100,000)and Shanghai(542.86/100,000).Conclusion The prevalence of headache disorders is increasing in China.Effective health education,improve diagnosis and treatment are essential,particularly for middle-aged working populations and women of childbearing age.展开更多
Background:Cervical and breast cancers are among the top 4 leading causes of cancer-related mortality in women.This study aimed to examine age-specific temporal trends in mortality for cervical and breast cancers in u...Background:Cervical and breast cancers are among the top 4 leading causes of cancer-related mortality in women.This study aimed to examine age-specific temporal trends in mortality for cervical and breast cancers in urban and rural areas of China from 2009 to 2021.Methods:Age-specific mortality data for cervical and breast cancers among Chinese women aged 20-84 years were obtained from China’s National Disease Surveillance Points system spanning the years 2009 to 2021.Negative binomial regression models were utilized to assess urban-rural differences in mortality rate ratios,while Joinpoint models with estimated average annual percent changes(AAPC)and slopes were employed to compare temporal trends and the acceleration of mortality rates within different age groups.Results:From 2009 to 2021,there was a relative increase in age-specific mortality associated with the two cancers observed in rural areas compared with urban areas.A rising trend in the screening age of 35-64[AAPC:4.0%,95%confidence interval(CI)0.5-7.6,P=0.026]for cervical cancer was noted in rural areas,while a stable trend(AAPC:-0.7%,95%CI-5.8 to 4.6,P=0.780)was observed in urban areas.As for breast cancer,a stable trend(AAPC:0.3%,95%CI-0.3 to 0.9,P=0.280)was observed in rural areas compared to a decreasing trend(AAPC:-2.7%,95%CI-4.6 to-0.7,P=0.007)in urban areas.Urban-rural differences in mortality rates increased over time for cervical cancer but decreased for breast cancer.Mortality trends for both cervical and breast cancers showed an increase with age across 4 segments,with the most significant surge in mortality observed among the 35-54 age group across urban and rural areas,periods,and regions in China.Conclusions:Special attention should be given to women aged 35-54 years due to mortality trends and rural-urban disparities.Focusing on vulnerable age groups and addressing rural-urban differences in the delivery of cancer control programs can enhance resource efficiency and promote health equity.展开更多
Burden of disease research plays a pivotal role in global and national health policy by quantifying the impact of illnesses, injuries, and risk factors on populations. Through metrics such as disabilityadjusted life y...Burden of disease research plays a pivotal role in global and national health policy by quantifying the impact of illnesses, injuries, and risk factors on populations. Through metrics such as disabilityadjusted life years (DALYs), years of life lost (YLLs),and years lived with disability (YLDs), it provides a comprehensive assessment of health loss, enabling evidence-based decision-making[1].展开更多
The widespread production and use of plastic products have highlighted the ecological risks of microplastics(MPs).MPs,mainly as microfibers(MFs),can carry various pollutants,and their properties may change over time,p...The widespread production and use of plastic products have highlighted the ecological risks of microplastics(MPs).MPs,mainly as microfibers(MFs),can carry various pollutants,and their properties may change over time,potentially affecting their interactions with pollutants.This study aims to compare the combined toxicity effects of virgin and aged MFs with the common heavy metal copper(Cu).Gibel carp Carassius auratus gibelio were exposed to 1 mg/L of virgin and aged polyacrylonitrile MFs(PanMfs)separately and in combination with Cu(0.5-mg/L copper sulfate)for 21 d.Results show that both aged and virgin PanMfs significantly reduced Cu accumulation in gibel carp,with no notable difference.Cu adversely affected the carp's intestine and liver,while PanMfs alone had minimal histological impact but notably mitigated intestinal damage caused by Cu.Enzyme activity and gene expression analysis indicated that both PanMfs and Cu exposure,alone or combined,compromised gibel carp's antioxidant capacity,digestive and liver functions,induced inflammation,and affected liver metabolism and intestinal immune response.Integrated biomarker response analysis of enzyme activity and gene expression showed that combined Cu and PanMfs exposure had a stronger impact on gibel carp than individual exposure.However,whether exposed individually or in combination,aged PanMfs had a slightly greater impact than virgin PanMfs.This study showed that PanMfs alone exhibit minimal toxic effects on gibel carp but significantly modify Cu toxicity,with negligible differences between aged and virgin PanMfs except for slight disparities in enzyme activity and gene expression.展开更多
Alloy engineering,with its ability to tune the electronic band structure,is regarded as an effective method for adjusting the electronic and optoelectronic properties of two-dimensional(2D)semiconductors.However,synth...Alloy engineering,with its ability to tune the electronic band structure,is regarded as an effective method for adjusting the electronic and optoelectronic properties of two-dimensional(2D)semiconductors.However,synthesizing metal-site substitution alloys remains challenging due to the low reactivity of metal precursors and the tendency for spatial phase separation during high-temperature growth.Here,we report the preparation of a high-quality metal-site substitution alloy,Zn_(0.167)Sn_(0.833)S_(2),via the chemical vapor transport method,which exhibits excellent photoresponsivity and enhanced electrical transport properties.Comprehensive characterization techniques,including Raman spectroscopy,x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),and electron microscopy,unambiguously confirm the uniform Zn substitution in the as-prepared Zn_(0.167)Sn_(0.833)S_(2) alloy.Furthermore,the photodetector based on the Zn_(0.167)Sn_(0.833)S_(2) alloy demonstrated a high on/off ratio of 51 under white light,a wide spectral response range from 350 nm to 900 nm,and a broad dynamic power range of 80 dB under 638-nm illumination.In terms of transport properties,field-effect transistors(FETs)based on Zn_(0.167)Sn_(0.833)S_(2) achieved a carrier mobility of 6.5 cm^(2)·V^(-1)·s^(-1),which is six times higher than that of SnS_(2).This alloy semiconductor showcases significantly enhanced electronic and optoelectronic properties,offering great potential for the development of high-resolution photodetection technologies.展开更多
Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))production has been considered as a promising strategy for H_(2)O_(2)synthesis due to its environmentally friendly.Among various photocatalysts,carbon nitride-based material...Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))production has been considered as a promising strategy for H_(2)O_(2)synthesis due to its environmentally friendly.Among various photocatalysts,carbon nitride-based materials are excellent candidates for H_(2)O_(2)production because of their excellent visible-light response,low cost and high stability.In this review,we summarize in detail the research progress on the photocatalytic production of H_(2)O_(2)by carbon nitride.First,we summarize the basic principles of photocatalysis and photocatalytic H_(2)O_(2)production.Second,the classification and modification methods of carbonnitride-based materials are discussed,including morphology modulation,noble metal loading,defect control,heterojunction regulation,molecular structure engineering and elemental doping.Finally,the different in-situ applications of H_(2)O_(2)via photosynthesis were discussed,including disinfection and antibiotic resistant genes degradation,organic pollutants degradation,medical applications and fine chemical synthesis.This review brings great promise for in-situ H_(2)O_(2)photosynthesis,which is expected to serve as a key component in future applications.展开更多
Cytoplasmic accumulation of TDP-43 is a pathological hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS)and other neurodegenerative diseases.While current studies have primarily focused on gene regulation mediated by full-...Cytoplasmic accumulation of TDP-43 is a pathological hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS)and other neurodegenerative diseases.While current studies have primarily focused on gene regulation mediated by full-length nuclear TDP-43,the potential effects of cytoplasmic TDP-43 fragments remain less explored.Our previous findings demonstrated that primate-specific cleavage of TDP-43 contributes to its cytoplasmic localization,prompting further investigation into its pathological effects.In the cynomolgus monkey brain,we observed that mutant or truncated TDP-43 was transported onto the ribosome organelle.Ribosome-associated transcriptomic analysis revealed dysregulation of apoptosis-and lysosome-related genes,indicating that cytoplasmic TDP-43 induces neurotoxicity by binding to ribosomes and disrupting mRNA expression.These findings provide mechanistic insights into the gain-of-function effects of pathological TDP-43.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China,No.2021YFA0805200(to SY)the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.31970954(to SY)two grants from the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province,Nos.2021ZT09Y007,2020B121201006(both to XJL)。
文摘Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy is a neurodegenerative disease caused by extended CAG trinucleotide repeats in the androgen receptor gene,which encodes a ligand-dependent transcription facto r.The mutant androgen receptor protein,characterized by polyglutamine expansion,is prone to misfolding and forms aggregates in both the nucleus and cytoplasm in the brain in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy patients.These aggregates alter protein-protein interactions and compromise transcriptional activity.In this study,we reported that in both cultured N2a cells and mouse brain,mutant androgen receptor with polyglutamine expansion causes reduced expression of mesencephalic astrocyte-de rived neurotrophic factor.Overexpressio n of mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor amelio rated the neurotoxicity of mutant androgen receptor through the inhibition of mutant androgen receptor aggregation.Conversely.knocking down endogenous mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor in the mouse brain exacerbated neuronal damage and mutant androgen receptor aggregation.Our findings suggest that inhibition of mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor expression by mutant androgen receptor is a potential mechanism underlying neurodegeneration in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFC1315301).
文摘Objective To analyze the prevalence and burden of headache disorders in China and its provinces from 1990 to 2021.Methods Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study(GBD)2021,the number of prevalent cases,prevalence rate,disability-adjusted life years(DALYs),and age-standardized DALY rates were analyzed by sex,age group,and province for headache disorders and their subtypes(migraine and tension-type headache[TTH])between 1990 and 2021.Percentage changes during this period were also estimated.Results In 2021,approximately 426 million individuals in China were affected by headache disorders,with an age-standardized prevalence rate of 27,582.61/100,000.The age-standardized DALY rate for all headache disorders was 487.15/100,000.Between 1990 and 2021,the number of prevalent cases increased by 37.78%,while the prevalence of all headache disorders,migraine,and TTH increased by 6.92%,7.57%,and 7.86%,respectively.The highest prevalence was observed in the 30-34 age group(39,520.60/100,000).Migraine accounted for a larger proportion of DALYs attributable to headache disorders,whereas TTH has a greater impact on its prevalence.In 2021,the highest age-standardized DALY rates for headache disorders were observed in Heilongjiang(617.85/100,000)and Shanghai(542.86/100,000).Conclusion The prevalence of headache disorders is increasing in China.Effective health education,improve diagnosis and treatment are essential,particularly for middle-aged working populations and women of childbearing age.
基金supported by the High-Level Public Health Specialized Talents Project of Beijing Municipal Health Commission(YFH,2024-3-028)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(YFH,72061137007)SHV is supported,in part,by U.S.National Institutes of Health(P30CA016359).
文摘Background:Cervical and breast cancers are among the top 4 leading causes of cancer-related mortality in women.This study aimed to examine age-specific temporal trends in mortality for cervical and breast cancers in urban and rural areas of China from 2009 to 2021.Methods:Age-specific mortality data for cervical and breast cancers among Chinese women aged 20-84 years were obtained from China’s National Disease Surveillance Points system spanning the years 2009 to 2021.Negative binomial regression models were utilized to assess urban-rural differences in mortality rate ratios,while Joinpoint models with estimated average annual percent changes(AAPC)and slopes were employed to compare temporal trends and the acceleration of mortality rates within different age groups.Results:From 2009 to 2021,there was a relative increase in age-specific mortality associated with the two cancers observed in rural areas compared with urban areas.A rising trend in the screening age of 35-64[AAPC:4.0%,95%confidence interval(CI)0.5-7.6,P=0.026]for cervical cancer was noted in rural areas,while a stable trend(AAPC:-0.7%,95%CI-5.8 to 4.6,P=0.780)was observed in urban areas.As for breast cancer,a stable trend(AAPC:0.3%,95%CI-0.3 to 0.9,P=0.280)was observed in rural areas compared to a decreasing trend(AAPC:-2.7%,95%CI-4.6 to-0.7,P=0.007)in urban areas.Urban-rural differences in mortality rates increased over time for cervical cancer but decreased for breast cancer.Mortality trends for both cervical and breast cancers showed an increase with age across 4 segments,with the most significant surge in mortality observed among the 35-54 age group across urban and rural areas,periods,and regions in China.Conclusions:Special attention should be given to women aged 35-54 years due to mortality trends and rural-urban disparities.Focusing on vulnerable age groups and addressing rural-urban differences in the delivery of cancer control programs can enhance resource efficiency and promote health equity.
文摘Burden of disease research plays a pivotal role in global and national health policy by quantifying the impact of illnesses, injuries, and risk factors on populations. Through metrics such as disabilityadjusted life years (DALYs), years of life lost (YLLs),and years lived with disability (YLDs), it provides a comprehensive assessment of health loss, enabling evidence-based decision-making[1].
基金Supported by the High-level Talent Program of Yangzhou University to Yingying ZHANG。
文摘The widespread production and use of plastic products have highlighted the ecological risks of microplastics(MPs).MPs,mainly as microfibers(MFs),can carry various pollutants,and their properties may change over time,potentially affecting their interactions with pollutants.This study aims to compare the combined toxicity effects of virgin and aged MFs with the common heavy metal copper(Cu).Gibel carp Carassius auratus gibelio were exposed to 1 mg/L of virgin and aged polyacrylonitrile MFs(PanMfs)separately and in combination with Cu(0.5-mg/L copper sulfate)for 21 d.Results show that both aged and virgin PanMfs significantly reduced Cu accumulation in gibel carp,with no notable difference.Cu adversely affected the carp's intestine and liver,while PanMfs alone had minimal histological impact but notably mitigated intestinal damage caused by Cu.Enzyme activity and gene expression analysis indicated that both PanMfs and Cu exposure,alone or combined,compromised gibel carp's antioxidant capacity,digestive and liver functions,induced inflammation,and affected liver metabolism and intestinal immune response.Integrated biomarker response analysis of enzyme activity and gene expression showed that combined Cu and PanMfs exposure had a stronger impact on gibel carp than individual exposure.However,whether exposed individually or in combination,aged PanMfs had a slightly greater impact than virgin PanMfs.This study showed that PanMfs alone exhibit minimal toxic effects on gibel carp but significantly modify Cu toxicity,with negligible differences between aged and virgin PanMfs except for slight disparities in enzyme activity and gene expression.
基金supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.Z220005)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2022YFB3606902 and 2022YFA1405600)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12274456)the Opening Project of the Laboratory of Microelectronic Devices&Integrated Technology,Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS),Institute of Microelectronics,Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘Alloy engineering,with its ability to tune the electronic band structure,is regarded as an effective method for adjusting the electronic and optoelectronic properties of two-dimensional(2D)semiconductors.However,synthesizing metal-site substitution alloys remains challenging due to the low reactivity of metal precursors and the tendency for spatial phase separation during high-temperature growth.Here,we report the preparation of a high-quality metal-site substitution alloy,Zn_(0.167)Sn_(0.833)S_(2),via the chemical vapor transport method,which exhibits excellent photoresponsivity and enhanced electrical transport properties.Comprehensive characterization techniques,including Raman spectroscopy,x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),and electron microscopy,unambiguously confirm the uniform Zn substitution in the as-prepared Zn_(0.167)Sn_(0.833)S_(2) alloy.Furthermore,the photodetector based on the Zn_(0.167)Sn_(0.833)S_(2) alloy demonstrated a high on/off ratio of 51 under white light,a wide spectral response range from 350 nm to 900 nm,and a broad dynamic power range of 80 dB under 638-nm illumination.In terms of transport properties,field-effect transistors(FETs)based on Zn_(0.167)Sn_(0.833)S_(2) achieved a carrier mobility of 6.5 cm^(2)·V^(-1)·s^(-1),which is six times higher than that of SnS_(2).This alloy semiconductor showcases significantly enhanced electronic and optoelectronic properties,offering great potential for the development of high-resolution photodetection technologies.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3705901)。
文摘Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))production has been considered as a promising strategy for H_(2)O_(2)synthesis due to its environmentally friendly.Among various photocatalysts,carbon nitride-based materials are excellent candidates for H_(2)O_(2)production because of their excellent visible-light response,low cost and high stability.In this review,we summarize in detail the research progress on the photocatalytic production of H_(2)O_(2)by carbon nitride.First,we summarize the basic principles of photocatalysis and photocatalytic H_(2)O_(2)production.Second,the classification and modification methods of carbonnitride-based materials are discussed,including morphology modulation,noble metal loading,defect control,heterojunction regulation,molecular structure engineering and elemental doping.Finally,the different in-situ applications of H_(2)O_(2)via photosynthesis were discussed,including disinfection and antibiotic resistant genes degradation,organic pollutants degradation,medical applications and fine chemical synthesis.This review brings great promise for in-situ H_(2)O_(2)photosynthesis,which is expected to serve as a key component in future applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270564 to P.Y.,82394422 to X.J.L.,82371178 to B.L.)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research(2022A1515011205 and 2023A1515010811 to P.Y.,2021ZT09Y007 and 2018B030337001 to X.J.L.)。
文摘Cytoplasmic accumulation of TDP-43 is a pathological hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS)and other neurodegenerative diseases.While current studies have primarily focused on gene regulation mediated by full-length nuclear TDP-43,the potential effects of cytoplasmic TDP-43 fragments remain less explored.Our previous findings demonstrated that primate-specific cleavage of TDP-43 contributes to its cytoplasmic localization,prompting further investigation into its pathological effects.In the cynomolgus monkey brain,we observed that mutant or truncated TDP-43 was transported onto the ribosome organelle.Ribosome-associated transcriptomic analysis revealed dysregulation of apoptosis-and lysosome-related genes,indicating that cytoplasmic TDP-43 induces neurotoxicity by binding to ribosomes and disrupting mRNA expression.These findings provide mechanistic insights into the gain-of-function effects of pathological TDP-43.
