In this paper,a novel cooperative collision avoidance control strategy with relative velocity information for redundant robotic manipulators is derived to guarantee the behavioral safety of robots in the cooperative o...In this paper,a novel cooperative collision avoidance control strategy with relative velocity information for redundant robotic manipulators is derived to guarantee the behavioral safety of robots in the cooperative operational task.This strategy can generate the collision-free trajectory of the robotic links in real-time,which is to realize that the robot can avoid moving obstacles less conservatively and ensure tracking accuracy of terminal end-effector tasks in performing cooperative tasks.For the case where there is interference between the moving obstacle and the desired path of the robotic end-effector,the method inherits the null-space-based self-motion characteristics of the redundant manipulator,integrates the relative motion information,and uses the improved artificial potential field method to design the control items,which are used to generate the collision avoidance motion and carry out moving obstacles smoothly and less conservatively.At the same time,the strategy maintains the kinematic constraint relationship of dual-arm cooperatives,to meet the real-time collision avoidance task under collaborative tasks.Finally,the algorithm simulation indicates that the method can better ensure the tracking accuracy of the end-effector task and carry out moving obstacles smoothly.The experimental results show that the method can generate the real-time collision-free trajectory of the robot in the cooperative handling task,and the joint movement is continuous and stable.展开更多
Ossifying fibroma(OF)and fibrous dysplasia(FD)are two fibro-osseous lesions with overlapping clinicopathological features,making diagnosis challenging.In this study,we applied a whole-genome shallow sequencing approac...Ossifying fibroma(OF)and fibrous dysplasia(FD)are two fibro-osseous lesions with overlapping clinicopathological features,making diagnosis challenging.In this study,we applied a whole-genome shallow sequencing approach to facilitate differential diagnosis via precise profiling of copy number alterations(CNAs)using minute amounts of DNA extracted from morphologically correlated microdissected tissue samples.Freshly frozen tissue specimens from OF(n=29)and FD(n=28)patients were obtained for analysis.Lesion fibrous tissues and surrounding normal tissues were obtained by laser capture microdissection(LCM),with~30–50 cells(5000–10000µm2)per sample.We found that the rate of recurrent CNAs in OF cases was much higher(44.8%,13 of 29)than that in FD cases(3.6%,1 of 28).Sixty-nine percent(9 of 13)of the CNA-containing OF cases involved segmental amplifications and deletions on Chrs 7 and 12.We also identified eight CNA-associated genes(HILPDA,CALD1,C1GALT1,MICALL2,PHF14,AIMP2,MDM2,and CDK4)with amplified expression,which was consistent with the copy number changes.We further confirmed a jaw lesion with a previous uncertain diagnosis due to its ambiguous morphological features and the absence of GNAS mutation as OF based on the typical Chr 12 amplification pattern in its CNA profile.Moreover,analysis of a set of longitudinal samples collected from an individual with a cellular lesion in suspicion of OF at the first surgery,recurrence and the latest malignant transformation revealed identical CNA patterns at the three time points,suggesting that copy number profiling can be used as an important tool to identify borderline lesions or lesions with malignant potential.Overall,CNA profiling of fibro-osseous lesions can greatly improve differential diagnosis between OF and FD and help predict disease progression.展开更多
Odontogenic keratocyst(OKC)is a common jaw cyst with a high recurrence rate.OKC combined with basal cell carcinoma as well as skeletal and other developmental abnormalities is thought to be associated with Gorlin synd...Odontogenic keratocyst(OKC)is a common jaw cyst with a high recurrence rate.OKC combined with basal cell carcinoma as well as skeletal and other developmental abnormalities is thought to be associated with Gorlin syndrome.Moreover,OKC needs to be differentiated from orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst and other jaw cysts.Because of the different prognosis,differential diagnosis of several cysts can contribute to clinical management.We collected 519 cases,comprising a total of 2157 hematoxylin and eosinstained images,to develop digital pathology-based artificial intelligence(AI)models for the diagnosis and prognosis of OKC.The Inception_v3 neural network was utilized to train and test models developed from patch-level images.Finally,whole slide imagelevel AI models were developed by integrating deep learning-generated pathology features with several machine learning algorithms.The AI models showed great performance in the diagnosis(AUC=0.935,95%CI:0.898–0.973)and prognosis(AUC=0.840,95%CI:0.751–0.930)of OKC.The advantages of multiple slides model for integrating of histopathological information are demonstrated through a comparison with the single slide model.Furthermore,the study investigates the correlation between AI features generated by deep learning and pathological findings,highlighting the interpretative potential of AI models in the pathology.Here,we have developed the robust diagnostic and prognostic models for OKC.The AI model that is based on digital pathology shows promise potential for applications in odontogenic diseases of the jaw.展开更多
Oral leukoplakia is a common precursor lesion of oral squamous cell carcinoma,which indicates a high potential of malignancy.The malignant transformation of oral leukoplakia seriously affects patient survival and qual...Oral leukoplakia is a common precursor lesion of oral squamous cell carcinoma,which indicates a high potential of malignancy.The malignant transformation of oral leukoplakia seriously affects patient survival and quality of life;however,it is difficult to identify oral leukoplakia patients who will develop carcinoma because no biomarker exists to predict malignant transformation for effective clinical management.As a major problem in the field of head and neck pathologies,it is imperative to identify biomarkers of malignant transformation in oral leukoplakia.In this review,we discuss the potential biomarkers of malignant transformation reported in the literature and explore the translational probabilities from bench to bedside.Although no single biomarker has yet been applied in the clinical setting,profiling for genomic instability might be a promising adjunct.展开更多
Walking assistance can be realized by active and passive robotic walkers when their users walk on even roads.However,fast signal processing and real-time control are necessary for active robotic walkers when the users...Walking assistance can be realized by active and passive robotic walkers when their users walk on even roads.However,fast signal processing and real-time control are necessary for active robotic walkers when the users walk on slopes,while assistive forces cannot be provided by passive robotic walkers when the users walk uphill.A robotic walker with an active-passive hybrid actuator(APHA)was developed in this study.The APHA,which consists of a rotary magnetorheological(MR)brake and a DC motor,can provide mobility assistance to users walking both uphill and downhill via the cooperative operation of the MR brake and DC motor.The rotary MR brake was designed with a T-shaped configuration,and the system was optimized to minimize the brake volume.Prototypes of the APHA and robotic walker were constructed.A control algorithm for the robotic walker was developed based on the characteristics of the APHA and the structure of the robotic walker.The mechanical properties of the APHA were characterized,and experiments were conducted to evaluate the mobility assistance supplied by the robotic walker on different roads.The results show that the APHA can meet the requirements of the robotic walker,and suitable assistive forces can be provided by the robotic walker,which has a simple mechanical structure and control method.展开更多
Background： The current study was carried out to provide a reference for monitory of aflatoxin B_1（AFB_1）,zearalenone（ZEN） and deoxynivalenol（DON） contamination in feed ingredients and complete feeds were colle...Background： The current study was carried out to provide a reference for monitory of aflatoxin B_1（AFB_1）,zearalenone（ZEN） and deoxynivalenol（DON） contamination in feed ingredients and complete feeds were collected from different Province in China from 2013 to 2015.Methods： A total of 443 feed ingredients, including 220 corn, 24 wheat, 24 domestic distillers dried grains with soluble（DDGS）, 55 bran, 20 wheat shorts and red dog, 37 imported DDGS, 34 corn germ meal and 29 soybean meal as well as 127 complete feeds including 25 pig complete feed（powder）, 90 pig complete feed（pellet）, six duck complete feed and six cattle complete feed were randomly collected from different Province in China,respectively, by high-performance chromatography in combined with UV or fluorescence analysis.Results： The incidence rates of AFB_1, ZEN and DON contamination of feed ingredients and complete feeds were80.8, 92.3 and 93.9 %, respectively. The percentage of positive samples for DON ranged from 66.7 to 100 %.Domestic DDGS and imported DDGS presented the most serious contamination AFB_1, ZEN and DON contamination levels of feeds ranged from 61.5 to 100 %, indicated that serious contamination over the studied 3-year period.Conclusion： The current data provide clear evidence that AFB_1, ZEN and DON contamination of feed ingredients and complete feeds in different Province in China is serious and differs over past 3-year. The use of corn, domestic DDGS, imported DDGS and corn germ meal, which may be contaminated with these three mycotoxins, as animal feed may triggered a health risk for animal. Feeds are most contaminated with DON followed by ZEN and AFB_1.Mycotoxins contamination in feed ingredients and complete feeds should be monitored routinely in China.展开更多
Background： To investigate the effects of dietary crude protein（CP） restriction on muscle fiber characteristics and key regulators related to protein deposition in skeletal muscle, a total of 18 growing-finishing p...Background： To investigate the effects of dietary crude protein（CP） restriction on muscle fiber characteristics and key regulators related to protein deposition in skeletal muscle, a total of 18 growing-finishing pigs（62.30 ± 0.88 kg）were allotted to 3 groups and fed with the recommended adequate protein（AP, 16 % CP） diet, moderately restricted protein（MP, 13 % CP） diet and low protein（LP, 10 % CP） diet, respectively. The skeletal muscle of different locations in pigs, including longissimus dorsi muscle（LDM）, psoas major muscle（PMM） and biceps femoris muscle（BFM） were collected and analyzed.Results： Results showed that growing-finishing pigs fed the MP or AP diet improved（P 〈 0.01） the average daily gain and feed： gain ratio compared with those fed the LP diet, and the MP diet tended to increase（P = 0.09） the weight of LDM. Moreover, the ATP content and energy charge value were varied among muscle samples from different locations of pigs fed the reduced protein diets. We also observed that pigs fed the MP diet up-regulated（P 〈 0.05） muscular m RNA expression of all the selected key genes, except that myosin heavy chain（My HC） IIb,My HC IIx, while m RNA expression of ubiquitin ligases genes was not affected by dietary CP level. Additionally, the activation of mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1（m TORC1） pathway was stimulated（P 〈 0.05） in skeletal muscle of the pigs fed the MP or AP diet compared with those fed the LP diet.Conclusion： The results suggest that the pigs fed the MP diet could catch up to the growth performance and the LDM weight of the pigs fed the AP diet, and the underlying mechanism may be partly due to the alteration in energy status, modulation of muscle fiber characteristics and m TORC1 activation as well as its downstream effectors in skeletal muscle of different locations in growing-finishing pigs.展开更多
Odontogenic keratocysts(OKCs) are common cystic lesions of odontogenic epithelial origin that can occur sporadically or in association with naevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome(NBCCS). OKCs are locally aggressive, ca...Odontogenic keratocysts(OKCs) are common cystic lesions of odontogenic epithelial origin that can occur sporadically or in association with naevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome(NBCCS). OKCs are locally aggressive, cause marked destruction of the jaw bones and have a propensity to recur. PTCH1 mutations(at ～80%) are frequently detected in the epithelia of both NBCCS-related and sporadic OKCs, suggesting that PTCH1 inactivation might constitutively activate sonic hedgehog(SHH) signalling and play a major role in disease pathogenesis. Thus, small molecule inhibitors of SHH signalling might represent a new treatment strategy for OKCs. However, studies on the molecular mechanisms associated with OKCs have been hampered by limited epithelial cell yields during OKC explant culture. Here, we constructed an isogenic PTCH1^(R135 X/+) cellular model of PTCH1 inactivation by introducing a heterozygous mutation, namely, c.403 C>T(p.R135 X), which has been identified in OKC patients, into a human embryonic stem cell line using the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats(CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated 9(Cas9) system. This was followed by the induction of epithelial differentiation. Using this in vitro isogenic cellular model, we verified that the PTCH1 R135 X/+heterozygous mutation causes ligand-independent activation of SHH signalling due to PTCH1 haploinsufficiency. This activation was found to be downregulated in a dose-dependent manner by the SHH pathway inhibitor GDC-0449. In addition, through inhibition of activated SHH signalling, the enhanced proliferation observed in these induced cells was suppressed, suggesting that GDC-0449 might represent an effective inhibitor of the SHH pathway for use during OKC treatment.展开更多
Acceleration of tooth movement during orthodontic treatment is challenging, with osteoclast-mediated bone resorption on the compressive side being the rate-limiting step. Recent studies have demonstrated that mechanor...Acceleration of tooth movement during orthodontic treatment is challenging, with osteoclast-mediated bone resorption on the compressive side being the rate-limiting step. Recent studies have demonstrated that mechanoreceptors on the surface of monocytes/macrophages, especially adhesion G protein-coupled receptors (aGPCRs), play important roles in force sensing.However, its role in the regulation of osteoclast differentiation remains unclear. Herein, through single-cell analysis, we revealed that CD97, a novel mechanosensitive aGPCR, was expressed in macrophages. Compression upregulated CD97 expression and inhibited osteoclast differentiation;while knockdown of CD97 partially rescued osteoclast differentiation. It suggests that CD97 may be an important mechanosensitive receptor during osteoclast differentiation. RNA sequencing analysis showed that the Rap1a/ERK signalling pathway mediates the effects of CD97 on osteoclast differentiation under compression. Consistently, we clarified that administration of the Rap1a inhibitor GGTI298 increased osteoclast activity, thereby accelerating tooth movement. In conclusion,our results indicate that CD97 suppresses osteoclast differentiation through the Rap1a/ERK signalling pathway under orthodontic compressive force.展开更多
We previously found that monocyte locomotion inhibitory factor has a neuroprotective effect on ischemic brain injury during the acute phase of stro ke.Therefore,we modified the structure of an anti-inflammato ry monoc...We previously found that monocyte locomotion inhibitory factor has a neuroprotective effect on ischemic brain injury during the acute phase of stro ke.Therefore,we modified the structure of an anti-inflammato ry monocyte locomotion inhibitory factor peptide to construct an active cyclic peptide—Cyclo(MQCNS)(LZ-3)—and investigated its effects on ischemic stroke.In this study,we established a rat model of ischemic stroke by occluding the middle cerebral artery and then administered LZ-3(2 or 4 mg/kg) via the tail vein for 7 consecutive days.Our res ults showed that LZ-3(2 or 4 mg/kg) substantially decreased infarct volu m e,reduced co rtical ne rve cell death,improved neurological function,reduced cortical and hippocampal injury,and decreased the levels of inflammatory factors in the blood and brain tissues.In a well-diffe rentiated,oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation-induced BV2 cell model of poststroke,LZ-3(100 μM) inhibited the JAK1-STAT6 signaling pathway.LZ-3 regulated microglia/macrophage polarization from the M1 to the M2 type and inhibited microglia/macrophage phagocytosis and migration via the JAK1/STAT6 signaling pathway.To conclude,LZ-3 regulates microglial activation by inhibiting the JAK1/STAT6 sign aling pathway and improves functional recovery post-stroke.展开更多
Four crossbred （Duroc x Landrace x Yorkshire） boars, weighing an average of 22.40 ± 1.08 kg and fitted with permanent catheters in their portal and mesenteric veins as well as their carotid artery,were utilized...Four crossbred （Duroc x Landrace x Yorkshire） boars, weighing an average of 22.40 ± 1.08 kg and fitted with permanent catheters in their portal and mesenteric veins as well as their carotid artery,were utilized in a 4 × 4 latin square design experiment in order to investigate the effects of different starch sources （maize ,brown rice, sticky rice, and resistant starch） on the absorption of energy sources through the portal vein. Portal blood flow averaged 30.68, 28.40, 29.99, and 30. 12 mL/min per kg BW for pigs fed the maize, brown rice, sticky rice, and resistant starch diets, respectively, and did not dif- fer （P 〉 0.05） between treatments. The absorptions of glucose, plasma ammonia, and total amino acids were significantly lower （P 〈 0.05 ） in pigs fed the resistant starch diet than pigs fed the other starch sources. In contrast, significantly （ P 〈 0.05 ） higher amounts of propionate and total volatile fatty acids were absorbed from the portal vein of pigs fed resistant starch than pigs fed diets based on maize, brown rice, or sticky rice. In addition, significantly （P 〈 0.05） more lactic acid was absorbed from the portal vein by pigs fed the sticky rice diet than pigs fed the other three diets. The energy absorbed from the portal vein in the form of glucose and amino-N as well as the total energy absorbed was significantly （P 〈 0.05） lower in pigs fed the resistant starch diet than pigs fed the other three starch sources. In contrast, the amount of energy absorbed in the form of volatile fatty acids was significantly （P 〈 0.05 ） higher in pigs fed resistance starch than pigs fed the other three starch sources. The total energy absorbed through the portal vein as a percentage of the gross energy and digestible energy consumed in pigs fed maize were 50.8% and 54.6%, respectively, which were significantly （P 〈 0.05 ） higher than the values in pigs fed resistant starch （41.5% and 46.6% respectively）. The results indicate that energy is absorbed in different forms and with different utilization efficiencies in the digestive tract of pigs as a result of feeding different starch sources. Starch sources supplying most of their energy in the form of glucose had higher energy utilization efficiencies, while starch sources supplying most of their energy in the form of volatile fatty acids or lactic acid had lower energy utilization efficiencies.展开更多
In light of the lack of reliable molecular markers for odontogenic myxoma(OM),the detection of copy number variation(CNV)may present a more objective method for assessing ambiguous cases.In this study,we employed mult...In light of the lack of reliable molecular markers for odontogenic myxoma(OM),the detection of copy number variation(CNV)may present a more objective method for assessing ambiguous cases.In this study,we employed multiregional microdissection sequencing to integrate morphological features with genomic profiling.This allowed us to reveal the CNV profiles of OM and compare them with dental papilla(DP),dental follicle(DF),and odontogenic fibroma(OF)tissues.We identified a distinct and robustly consistent CNV pattern in 93.75%(30/32)of OM cases,characterized by CNV gain events in chromosomes 4,5,8,10,12,16,17,20,and 21.This pattern significantly differed from the CNV patterns observed in DP,DF,and OF.The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)analysis indicated potential links between this CNV patterns and the calcium signaling pathway and salivary secretion,while Gene Ontology(GO)term analysis implicated CNV patterns in tumor adhesion,tooth development,and cell proliferation.Comprehensive CNV analysis accurately identified a case that was initially disputable between OF and OM as OM.Our findings provide a reliable diagnostic clue and fresh insights into the molecular biological mechanism underlying OM.展开更多
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of dietary protease supplementation on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, intestinal morphology, digestive enzymes and gene expression in weaned piglets....This study was conducted to investigate the effect of dietary protease supplementation on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, intestinal morphology, digestive enzymes and gene expression in weaned piglets. A total of 300 weaned piglets(21 days of age Duroc x Large White x Landrace; initial BW = 6.27 ± 0.45 kg) were randomly divided into 5 groups. The 5 diets were: 1) positive control diet(PC), 2) negative control diet(NC), and 3) protease supplementations, which were 100, 200, and 300 mg per kg NC diet. Results indicated that final BW, ADG, ADFI, crude protein digestibility, enzyme activities of stomach pepsin, pancreatic amylase and trypsin, plasma total protein, and intestinal villus height were higher for the PC diet and the supplementations of 200 and 300 mg protease per kg NC diet than for the NC diet(P < 0.05). Supplementations of 200 and 300 mg protease per kg NC diet significantly increased the ratio of villus height to crypt depth(VH:CD) of duodenum, jejunum and ileum compared with NC diet(P < 0.05). Feed to gain ratio, diarrhea index, blood urea nitrogen, and diamine oxidase were lower for the PC diet and supplementations of 200 and 300 mg protease per kg NC diet than for the NC diet(P < 0.05). Piglets fed the PC diet had a higher peptide transporter 1(PepTl) mRNA abundance in duodenum than piglets fed the NC diet(P < 0.05), and supplementations of 100, 200 and 300 mg protease per kg NC diet increased the PepTl mRNA abundance in duodenum(P < 0.05) comparing with the NC diet. Piglets fed the PC diet had a higher b0,+AT mRNA abundance in jejunum than piglets fed the NC diet(P < 0.05), and supplementations of 200 and 300 mg protease per kg NC diet increased the b0,+AT mRNA abundance in jejunum and ileum comparing with the NC diet(P < 0.05). In summary, dietary protease supplementation increases growth performance in weaned piglets, which may contribute to the improvement of intestinal development, protein digestibility, nutrient transport efficiency, and health status of piglets when fed low digestible protein sources.展开更多
Shaziling pig,a Chinese indigenous breed,has been classified as a fatty pig model.However,the gut microbial development and role in lipid metabolism in Shaziling pigs has been rarely reported.Here,we compared the lipi...Shaziling pig,a Chinese indigenous breed,has been classified as a fatty pig model.However,the gut microbial development and role in lipid metabolism in Shaziling pigs has been rarely reported.Here,we compared the lipid metabolic and microbial profiles at 30,60,90,150,210,and 300 d of age between Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs.Predictably,there were marked differences in the liver lipids(i.e.,cholesterol,glucose,and low-density lipoprotein)and the lipid related expressions(i.e.,SREBP1/2,LXRa/b,DGAT1/2,and FABP1-3)between Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs.Bacteria sequencing in the ileal digesta and mucosa showed that Shaziling pigs had a higher a-diversity and higher abundances of probiotics,such as Lactobacillus johnsonii,Lactobacillus amylovorus,and Clostridium butyricum.Thirty-five differentiated metabolites were further identified in the mucosa between Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs,which were enriched in the carbohydrate,protein,glucose and amino acid metabolism and bile acid biosynthesis.Furthermore,7 differentiated microbial species were markedly correlated with metabolites,indicating the role of gut microbiota in the host metabolism.Next,the role of differentiated L.johnsonii in lipid metabolism was validated in Duroc×Landrace×Yorkshire(DLY)pigs and the results showed that L.johnsonii mono-colonization promoted lipid deposition and metabolism by altering gut microbiota(i.e.,Megasphaera elsdenii and L.johnsonii)and DGAT1/DGAT2/CD36-PPARg gene expressions.In conclusion,Shaziling pigs exhibited different metabolic and microbial profiles compared with Yorkshire pigs,which might have contributed to the diverse metabolic phenotypes,and the significant enrichment of L.johnsonii in Shaziling pigs promoted lipid metabolism and obesity of DLY pigs,which provided a novel idea to improve the fat content of lean pigs.展开更多
The study was conducted to investigate the regulatory mechanism of glutamine(Gln)on intestinal inflammation in an Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide(E.coli LPS)-induced in vivo and in vitro models.Piglets(n=8)weaned ...The study was conducted to investigate the regulatory mechanism of glutamine(Gln)on intestinal inflammation in an Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide(E.coli LPS)-induced in vivo and in vitro models.Piglets(n=8)weaned at 21 d of age were fed a basal diet(control and LPS groups)or 1%Gln diet(Gln t LPS group)ad libitum for 4 weeks.On d 22,24,26 and 28,piglets in the LPS and Gln t LPS groups were intraperitoneally injected with E.coli LPS.Intestinal porcine epithelial cells(IPEC-J2)(n=6)induced by LPS were used to assess related mechanisms and compound C was used to inhibit adenosine 50-monophosphate-activated protein kinase(AMPK)activity.Our current results showed that compared with the LPS treatment,the Gln t LPS treatment had better growth performance and greater villus height(P<0.05),and the Gln t LPS treatment reduced the rate of diarrhea by 6.4%(P<0.05);the Gln t LPS treatment decreased serum tumor necrosis factor(TNF-ɑ),interleukin-6(IL-6),Kt,cortisol and insulin levels,whereas increased(P<0.05)serum immunoglobulin M and epidermal growth factor levels;the Gln t LPS treatment increased(P<0.05)the expression of aquaporins and AMPK pathwayassociated targets in the jejunum and ileum of piglets,whereas decreased the expression of ion transporters(P<0.05).The in vitro results showed that 4 mmol/L Gln administration could inhibit(P<0.05)cell apoptosis and interleukin-1b(IL-1b),IL-6 and TNF-ɑsecretion in LPS-induced IPEC-J2 cells,promote(P<0.05)mitochondrial respiratory metabolism and increase(P<0.05)the number of mitochondria and mitochondrial membrane potential.The activity of AMPK was elevated by 70%to 300%in Gln-treated IPEC-J2 cells under LPS challenge or normal conditions.Our results indicate that pre-administration of Gln to piglets suppresses intestinal inflammation by modulating the crosstalk between AMPK activation and mitochondrial function.展开更多
With gradual ban on the use of antibiotics, the deficiency and excessive use of trace elements in intestinal health is gaining attention. In mammals, trace elements are essential for the development of the immune syst...With gradual ban on the use of antibiotics, the deficiency and excessive use of trace elements in intestinal health is gaining attention. In mammals, trace elements are essential for the development of the immune system, specifically T-cell proliferation,and differentiation. However, there remain significant gaps in our understanding of the effects of certain trace elements on T-cell immune phenotypes and functions in pigs. In this review, we summarize the specificity, development, subpopulations, and responses to pathogens of porcine T cells and the effects of functional trace elements(e.g., iron, copper, zinc, and selenium) on intestinal T-cell immunity during early-life health in pigs. Furthermore, we discuss the current trends of research on the crosstalk mechanisms between trace elements and T-cell immunity. The present review expands our knowledge of the association between trace elements and T-cell immunity and provides an opportunity to utilize the metabolism of trace elements as a target to treat various diseases.展开更多
Glutamic acid(Glu)and aspartic acid(Asp)are acidic amino acids with regulatory roles in nutrition,energy metabolism,and oxidative stress.This study aimed to evaluate the effects of low-protein diets supplemented with ...Glutamic acid(Glu)and aspartic acid(Asp)are acidic amino acids with regulatory roles in nutrition,energy metabolism,and oxidative stress.This study aimed to evaluate the effects of low-protein diets supplemented with Glu and Asp on the intestinal barrier function and energy metabolism in weaned piglets challenged with hydrogen peroxide(H2O2).Forty piglets were randomly divided into 5 groups:NC,PC,PGA,PG,and PA(n=8 for each group).Pigs in the NC and PC groups were fed a low-protein diet,while pigs in the PGA,PG,or PA groups were fed the low-protein diet supplemented with 2.0%Glu+1.0%Asp,2.0%Glu,or 1.0%Asp,respectively.On day 8 and 11,pigs in the NC group were intraperitoneally injected with saline(1 mL/kg BW),while pigs in the other groups were intraperitoneally administered 10%H2O2(1 mL/kg BW).On day 14,all pigs were sacrificed to collect jejunum and ileum following the blood sample collection in the morning.Notably,low-protein diets supplemented with Glu or Asp ameliorated the intestinal oxidative stress response in H2O2-challenged piglets by decreasing intestinal expression of genes(P<0.05)(e.g.,manganese superoxide dismutase[MnSOD],glutathione peroxidase[Gpx]-1,and Gpx-4)encoding oxidative stress-associated proteins,reducing the serum concentration of diamine oxidase(P<0.05),and inhibiting apoptosis of the intestinal epithelium.Glu and Asp supple-mentation attenuated the upregulated expression of energy metabolism-associated genes(such as hexokinase and carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1)and the H2O2-induced activation of acetyl-coenzyme A carboxylase(ACC)in the jejunum and adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase-acetyl-ACC signaling in the ileum.Dietary Glu and Asp also ameliorated intestinal barrier damage as indicated by restored intestinal histology and morphology.In conclusion,low-protein diets supplemented with Glu and Asp protected against oxidative stress-induced intestinal dysfunction in piglets,suggesting that this approach could be used as a nutritional regulatory protectant against oxidative stress.展开更多
基金supported in part by the Advanced Equipment Manufacturing Technology Innovation Project of Hebei Province under Grant No.22311801D,23311807D,and 236Z1816Gin part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.U20A20283.
文摘In this paper,a novel cooperative collision avoidance control strategy with relative velocity information for redundant robotic manipulators is derived to guarantee the behavioral safety of robots in the cooperative operational task.This strategy can generate the collision-free trajectory of the robotic links in real-time,which is to realize that the robot can avoid moving obstacles less conservatively and ensure tracking accuracy of terminal end-effector tasks in performing cooperative tasks.For the case where there is interference between the moving obstacle and the desired path of the robotic end-effector,the method inherits the null-space-based self-motion characteristics of the redundant manipulator,integrates the relative motion information,and uses the improved artificial potential field method to design the control items,which are used to generate the collision avoidance motion and carry out moving obstacles smoothly and less conservatively.At the same time,the strategy maintains the kinematic constraint relationship of dual-arm cooperatives,to meet the real-time collision avoidance task under collaborative tasks.Finally,the algorithm simulation indicates that the method can better ensure the tracking accuracy of the end-effector task and carry out moving obstacles smoothly.The experimental results show that the method can generate the real-time collision-free trajectory of the robot in the cooperative handling task,and the joint movement is continuous and stable.
基金This research was supported by research grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81671006,81700994,22050002,22050004)and CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2019-I2M-5-038).
文摘Ossifying fibroma(OF)and fibrous dysplasia(FD)are two fibro-osseous lesions with overlapping clinicopathological features,making diagnosis challenging.In this study,we applied a whole-genome shallow sequencing approach to facilitate differential diagnosis via precise profiling of copy number alterations(CNAs)using minute amounts of DNA extracted from morphologically correlated microdissected tissue samples.Freshly frozen tissue specimens from OF(n=29)and FD(n=28)patients were obtained for analysis.Lesion fibrous tissues and surrounding normal tissues were obtained by laser capture microdissection(LCM),with~30–50 cells(5000–10000µm2)per sample.We found that the rate of recurrent CNAs in OF cases was much higher(44.8%,13 of 29)than that in FD cases(3.6%,1 of 28).Sixty-nine percent(9 of 13)of the CNA-containing OF cases involved segmental amplifications and deletions on Chrs 7 and 12.We also identified eight CNA-associated genes(HILPDA,CALD1,C1GALT1,MICALL2,PHF14,AIMP2,MDM2,and CDK4)with amplified expression,which was consistent with the copy number changes.We further confirmed a jaw lesion with a previous uncertain diagnosis due to its ambiguous morphological features and the absence of GNAS mutation as OF based on the typical Chr 12 amplification pattern in its CNA profile.Moreover,analysis of a set of longitudinal samples collected from an individual with a cellular lesion in suspicion of OF at the first surgery,recurrence and the latest malignant transformation revealed identical CNA patterns at the three time points,suggesting that copy number profiling can be used as an important tool to identify borderline lesions or lesions with malignant potential.Overall,CNA profiling of fibro-osseous lesions can greatly improve differential diagnosis between OF and FD and help predict disease progression.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(81671006,81300894)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2019-I2M-5-038)National Clinical Key Discipline Construction Project(PKUSSNKP202102).
文摘Odontogenic keratocyst(OKC)is a common jaw cyst with a high recurrence rate.OKC combined with basal cell carcinoma as well as skeletal and other developmental abnormalities is thought to be associated with Gorlin syndrome.Moreover,OKC needs to be differentiated from orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst and other jaw cysts.Because of the different prognosis,differential diagnosis of several cysts can contribute to clinical management.We collected 519 cases,comprising a total of 2157 hematoxylin and eosinstained images,to develop digital pathology-based artificial intelligence(AI)models for the diagnosis and prognosis of OKC.The Inception_v3 neural network was utilized to train and test models developed from patch-level images.Finally,whole slide imagelevel AI models were developed by integrating deep learning-generated pathology features with several machine learning algorithms.The AI models showed great performance in the diagnosis(AUC=0.935,95%CI:0.898–0.973)and prognosis(AUC=0.840,95%CI:0.751–0.930)of OKC.The advantages of multiple slides model for integrating of histopathological information are demonstrated through a comparison with the single slide model.Furthermore,the study investigates the correlation between AI features generated by deep learning and pathological findings,highlighting the interpretative potential of AI models in the pathology.Here,we have developed the robust diagnostic and prognostic models for OKC.The AI model that is based on digital pathology shows promise potential for applications in odontogenic diseases of the jaw.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81671006 and 81300894)the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(No.2019-I2M-5-038)+2 种基金the National Clinical Key Discipline Construction Project(No.PKUSSNKP-202102)the Program for New Clinical Techniques and Therapies of Peking University Hospital of Stomatology(No.PKUSSNCT-22A14)the Innovation Fund for Outstanding Doctoral Candidates of Peking University Health Science Center(No.BMU2022BSS001),China.
文摘Oral leukoplakia is a common precursor lesion of oral squamous cell carcinoma,which indicates a high potential of malignancy.The malignant transformation of oral leukoplakia seriously affects patient survival and quality of life;however,it is difficult to identify oral leukoplakia patients who will develop carcinoma because no biomarker exists to predict malignant transformation for effective clinical management.As a major problem in the field of head and neck pathologies,it is imperative to identify biomarkers of malignant transformation in oral leukoplakia.In this review,we discuss the potential biomarkers of malignant transformation reported in the literature and explore the translational probabilities from bench to bedside.Although no single biomarker has yet been applied in the clinical setting,profiling for genomic instability might be a promising adjunct.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1813222)Hebei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.E2018202316).
文摘Walking assistance can be realized by active and passive robotic walkers when their users walk on even roads.However,fast signal processing and real-time control are necessary for active robotic walkers when the users walk on slopes,while assistive forces cannot be provided by passive robotic walkers when the users walk uphill.A robotic walker with an active-passive hybrid actuator(APHA)was developed in this study.The APHA,which consists of a rotary magnetorheological(MR)brake and a DC motor,can provide mobility assistance to users walking both uphill and downhill via the cooperative operation of the MR brake and DC motor.The rotary MR brake was designed with a T-shaped configuration,and the system was optimized to minimize the brake volume.Prototypes of the APHA and robotic walker were constructed.A control algorithm for the robotic walker was developed based on the characteristics of the APHA and the structure of the robotic walker.The mechanical properties of the APHA were characterized,and experiments were conducted to evaluate the mobility assistance supplied by the robotic walker on different roads.The results show that the APHA can meet the requirements of the robotic walker,and suitable assistive forces can be provided by the robotic walker,which has a simple mechanical structure and control method.
基金supported by the Province Science and Technology Major Project of the Department of Science&Technology of Hunan Province(2015NK1002)Changsha City Science and Technology Program of China(k1508008-21)+1 种基金National Key R&D Program(2016YFD0501208)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31402088,31501964 and31402091)
文摘Background： The current study was carried out to provide a reference for monitory of aflatoxin B_1（AFB_1）,zearalenone（ZEN） and deoxynivalenol（DON） contamination in feed ingredients and complete feeds were collected from different Province in China from 2013 to 2015.Methods： A total of 443 feed ingredients, including 220 corn, 24 wheat, 24 domestic distillers dried grains with soluble（DDGS）, 55 bran, 20 wheat shorts and red dog, 37 imported DDGS, 34 corn germ meal and 29 soybean meal as well as 127 complete feeds including 25 pig complete feed（powder）, 90 pig complete feed（pellet）, six duck complete feed and six cattle complete feed were randomly collected from different Province in China,respectively, by high-performance chromatography in combined with UV or fluorescence analysis.Results： The incidence rates of AFB_1, ZEN and DON contamination of feed ingredients and complete feeds were80.8, 92.3 and 93.9 %, respectively. The percentage of positive samples for DON ranged from 66.7 to 100 %.Domestic DDGS and imported DDGS presented the most serious contamination AFB_1, ZEN and DON contamination levels of feeds ranged from 61.5 to 100 %, indicated that serious contamination over the studied 3-year period.Conclusion： The current data provide clear evidence that AFB_1, ZEN and DON contamination of feed ingredients and complete feeds in different Province in China is serious and differs over past 3-year. The use of corn, domestic DDGS, imported DDGS and corn germ meal, which may be contaminated with these three mycotoxins, as animal feed may triggered a health risk for animal. Feeds are most contaminated with DON followed by ZEN and AFB_1.Mycotoxins contamination in feed ingredients and complete feeds should be monitored routinely in China.
基金financially supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(2013CB127305)the Nature Science Foundation of Hunan Province(S2014J504I)+1 种基金the Major Project of Hunan Province(2015NK1002)the National Science and Technology Ministry(2014BAD08B11)
文摘Background： To investigate the effects of dietary crude protein（CP） restriction on muscle fiber characteristics and key regulators related to protein deposition in skeletal muscle, a total of 18 growing-finishing pigs（62.30 ± 0.88 kg）were allotted to 3 groups and fed with the recommended adequate protein（AP, 16 % CP） diet, moderately restricted protein（MP, 13 % CP） diet and low protein（LP, 10 % CP） diet, respectively. The skeletal muscle of different locations in pigs, including longissimus dorsi muscle（LDM）, psoas major muscle（PMM） and biceps femoris muscle（BFM） were collected and analyzed.Results： Results showed that growing-finishing pigs fed the MP or AP diet improved（P 〈 0.01） the average daily gain and feed： gain ratio compared with those fed the LP diet, and the MP diet tended to increase（P = 0.09） the weight of LDM. Moreover, the ATP content and energy charge value were varied among muscle samples from different locations of pigs fed the reduced protein diets. We also observed that pigs fed the MP diet up-regulated（P 〈 0.05） muscular m RNA expression of all the selected key genes, except that myosin heavy chain（My HC） IIb,My HC IIx, while m RNA expression of ubiquitin ligases genes was not affected by dietary CP level. Additionally, the activation of mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1（m TORC1） pathway was stimulated（P 〈 0.05） in skeletal muscle of the pigs fed the MP or AP diet compared with those fed the LP diet.Conclusion： The results suggest that the pigs fed the MP diet could catch up to the growth performance and the LDM weight of the pigs fed the AP diet, and the underlying mechanism may be partly due to the alteration in energy status, modulation of muscle fiber characteristics and m TORC1 activation as well as its downstream effectors in skeletal muscle of different locations in growing-finishing pigs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (81671006, 81300894)Beijing Natural Science Foundation (7172238)
文摘Odontogenic keratocysts(OKCs) are common cystic lesions of odontogenic epithelial origin that can occur sporadically or in association with naevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome(NBCCS). OKCs are locally aggressive, cause marked destruction of the jaw bones and have a propensity to recur. PTCH1 mutations(at ～80%) are frequently detected in the epithelia of both NBCCS-related and sporadic OKCs, suggesting that PTCH1 inactivation might constitutively activate sonic hedgehog(SHH) signalling and play a major role in disease pathogenesis. Thus, small molecule inhibitors of SHH signalling might represent a new treatment strategy for OKCs. However, studies on the molecular mechanisms associated with OKCs have been hampered by limited epithelial cell yields during OKC explant culture. Here, we constructed an isogenic PTCH1^(R135 X/+) cellular model of PTCH1 inactivation by introducing a heterozygous mutation, namely, c.403 C>T(p.R135 X), which has been identified in OKC patients, into a human embryonic stem cell line using the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats(CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated 9(Cas9) system. This was followed by the induction of epithelial differentiation. Using this in vitro isogenic cellular model, we verified that the PTCH1 R135 X/+heterozygous mutation causes ligand-independent activation of SHH signalling due to PTCH1 haploinsufficiency. This activation was found to be downregulated in a dose-dependent manner by the SHH pathway inhibitor GDC-0449. In addition, through inhibition of activated SHH signalling, the enhanced proliferation observed in these induced cells was suppressed, suggesting that GDC-0449 might represent an effective inhibitor of the SHH pathway for use during OKC treatment.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province (H2020206226)Hebei Province Science and Technology Support Program (18277756D)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Research Project of Hebei Higher Education Institutions (ZD2022010)High-level Talent Funding Project of Hebei (C20231141) to W.W。
文摘Acceleration of tooth movement during orthodontic treatment is challenging, with osteoclast-mediated bone resorption on the compressive side being the rate-limiting step. Recent studies have demonstrated that mechanoreceptors on the surface of monocytes/macrophages, especially adhesion G protein-coupled receptors (aGPCRs), play important roles in force sensing.However, its role in the regulation of osteoclast differentiation remains unclear. Herein, through single-cell analysis, we revealed that CD97, a novel mechanosensitive aGPCR, was expressed in macrophages. Compression upregulated CD97 expression and inhibited osteoclast differentiation;while knockdown of CD97 partially rescued osteoclast differentiation. It suggests that CD97 may be an important mechanosensitive receptor during osteoclast differentiation. RNA sequencing analysis showed that the Rap1a/ERK signalling pathway mediates the effects of CD97 on osteoclast differentiation under compression. Consistently, we clarified that administration of the Rap1a inhibitor GGTI298 increased osteoclast activity, thereby accelerating tooth movement. In conclusion,our results indicate that CD97 suppresses osteoclast differentiation through the Rap1a/ERK signalling pathway under orthodontic compressive force.
文摘We previously found that monocyte locomotion inhibitory factor has a neuroprotective effect on ischemic brain injury during the acute phase of stro ke.Therefore,we modified the structure of an anti-inflammato ry monocyte locomotion inhibitory factor peptide to construct an active cyclic peptide—Cyclo(MQCNS)(LZ-3)—and investigated its effects on ischemic stroke.In this study,we established a rat model of ischemic stroke by occluding the middle cerebral artery and then administered LZ-3(2 or 4 mg/kg) via the tail vein for 7 consecutive days.Our res ults showed that LZ-3(2 or 4 mg/kg) substantially decreased infarct volu m e,reduced co rtical ne rve cell death,improved neurological function,reduced cortical and hippocampal injury,and decreased the levels of inflammatory factors in the blood and brain tissues.In a well-diffe rentiated,oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation-induced BV2 cell model of poststroke,LZ-3(100 μM) inhibited the JAK1-STAT6 signaling pathway.LZ-3 regulated microglia/macrophage polarization from the M1 to the M2 type and inhibited microglia/macrophage phagocytosis and migration via the JAK1/STAT6 signaling pathway.To conclude,LZ-3 regulates microglial activation by inhibiting the JAK1/STAT6 sign aling pathway and improves functional recovery post-stroke.
文摘Four crossbred （Duroc x Landrace x Yorkshire） boars, weighing an average of 22.40 ± 1.08 kg and fitted with permanent catheters in their portal and mesenteric veins as well as their carotid artery,were utilized in a 4 × 4 latin square design experiment in order to investigate the effects of different starch sources （maize ,brown rice, sticky rice, and resistant starch） on the absorption of energy sources through the portal vein. Portal blood flow averaged 30.68, 28.40, 29.99, and 30. 12 mL/min per kg BW for pigs fed the maize, brown rice, sticky rice, and resistant starch diets, respectively, and did not dif- fer （P 〉 0.05） between treatments. The absorptions of glucose, plasma ammonia, and total amino acids were significantly lower （P 〈 0.05 ） in pigs fed the resistant starch diet than pigs fed the other starch sources. In contrast, significantly （ P 〈 0.05 ） higher amounts of propionate and total volatile fatty acids were absorbed from the portal vein of pigs fed resistant starch than pigs fed diets based on maize, brown rice, or sticky rice. In addition, significantly （P 〈 0.05） more lactic acid was absorbed from the portal vein by pigs fed the sticky rice diet than pigs fed the other three diets. The energy absorbed from the portal vein in the form of glucose and amino-N as well as the total energy absorbed was significantly （P 〈 0.05） lower in pigs fed the resistant starch diet than pigs fed the other three starch sources. In contrast, the amount of energy absorbed in the form of volatile fatty acids was significantly （P 〈 0.05 ） higher in pigs fed resistance starch than pigs fed the other three starch sources. The total energy absorbed through the portal vein as a percentage of the gross energy and digestible energy consumed in pigs fed maize were 50.8% and 54.6%, respectively, which were significantly （P 〈 0.05 ） higher than the values in pigs fed resistant starch （41.5% and 46.6% respectively）. The results indicate that energy is absorbed in different forms and with different utilization efficiencies in the digestive tract of pigs as a result of feeding different starch sources. Starch sources supplying most of their energy in the form of glucose had higher energy utilization efficiencies, while starch sources supplying most of their energy in the form of volatile fatty acids or lactic acid had lower energy utilization efficiencies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81671006 and 81300894)the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(No.2019-I2M-5-038)the Program for New Clinical Techniques and Therapies of Peking University Hospital of Stomatology(No.PKUSSNCT 22A14),China。
文摘In light of the lack of reliable molecular markers for odontogenic myxoma(OM),the detection of copy number variation(CNV)may present a more objective method for assessing ambiguous cases.In this study,we employed multiregional microdissection sequencing to integrate morphological features with genomic profiling.This allowed us to reveal the CNV profiles of OM and compare them with dental papilla(DP),dental follicle(DF),and odontogenic fibroma(OF)tissues.We identified a distinct and robustly consistent CNV pattern in 93.75%(30/32)of OM cases,characterized by CNV gain events in chromosomes 4,5,8,10,12,16,17,20,and 21.This pattern significantly differed from the CNV patterns observed in DP,DF,and OF.The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)analysis indicated potential links between this CNV patterns and the calcium signaling pathway and salivary secretion,while Gene Ontology(GO)term analysis implicated CNV patterns in tumor adhesion,tooth development,and cell proliferation.Comprehensive CNV analysis accurately identified a case that was initially disputable between OF and OM as OM.Our findings provide a reliable diagnostic clue and fresh insights into the molecular biological mechanism underlying OM.
基金supported by National Basic Research Program of China(2013CB127301)National Scientific and Technology Support Project(2013BAD21B04)Guangdong Province Natural Science Foundation of China(Project No.S2013010013215)
文摘This study was conducted to investigate the effect of dietary protease supplementation on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, intestinal morphology, digestive enzymes and gene expression in weaned piglets. A total of 300 weaned piglets(21 days of age Duroc x Large White x Landrace; initial BW = 6.27 ± 0.45 kg) were randomly divided into 5 groups. The 5 diets were: 1) positive control diet(PC), 2) negative control diet(NC), and 3) protease supplementations, which were 100, 200, and 300 mg per kg NC diet. Results indicated that final BW, ADG, ADFI, crude protein digestibility, enzyme activities of stomach pepsin, pancreatic amylase and trypsin, plasma total protein, and intestinal villus height were higher for the PC diet and the supplementations of 200 and 300 mg protease per kg NC diet than for the NC diet(P < 0.05). Supplementations of 200 and 300 mg protease per kg NC diet significantly increased the ratio of villus height to crypt depth(VH:CD) of duodenum, jejunum and ileum compared with NC diet(P < 0.05). Feed to gain ratio, diarrhea index, blood urea nitrogen, and diamine oxidase were lower for the PC diet and supplementations of 200 and 300 mg protease per kg NC diet than for the NC diet(P < 0.05). Piglets fed the PC diet had a higher peptide transporter 1(PepTl) mRNA abundance in duodenum than piglets fed the NC diet(P < 0.05), and supplementations of 100, 200 and 300 mg protease per kg NC diet increased the PepTl mRNA abundance in duodenum(P < 0.05) comparing with the NC diet. Piglets fed the PC diet had a higher b0,+AT mRNA abundance in jejunum than piglets fed the NC diet(P < 0.05), and supplementations of 200 and 300 mg protease per kg NC diet increased the b0,+AT mRNA abundance in jejunum and ileum comparing with the NC diet(P < 0.05). In summary, dietary protease supplementation increases growth performance in weaned piglets, which may contribute to the improvement of intestinal development, protein digestibility, nutrient transport efficiency, and health status of piglets when fed low digestible protein sources.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation(32172761,U19A2037,and U20A2055)Earmarked Fund for China Agriculture Research System(CARS-35)+1 种基金Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2019-2021QNRC001)Hunan Science Foundation for Outstanding Young Scholars(2020JJ3023).
文摘Shaziling pig,a Chinese indigenous breed,has been classified as a fatty pig model.However,the gut microbial development and role in lipid metabolism in Shaziling pigs has been rarely reported.Here,we compared the lipid metabolic and microbial profiles at 30,60,90,150,210,and 300 d of age between Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs.Predictably,there were marked differences in the liver lipids(i.e.,cholesterol,glucose,and low-density lipoprotein)and the lipid related expressions(i.e.,SREBP1/2,LXRa/b,DGAT1/2,and FABP1-3)between Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs.Bacteria sequencing in the ileal digesta and mucosa showed that Shaziling pigs had a higher a-diversity and higher abundances of probiotics,such as Lactobacillus johnsonii,Lactobacillus amylovorus,and Clostridium butyricum.Thirty-five differentiated metabolites were further identified in the mucosa between Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs,which were enriched in the carbohydrate,protein,glucose and amino acid metabolism and bile acid biosynthesis.Furthermore,7 differentiated microbial species were markedly correlated with metabolites,indicating the role of gut microbiota in the host metabolism.Next,the role of differentiated L.johnsonii in lipid metabolism was validated in Duroc×Landrace×Yorkshire(DLY)pigs and the results showed that L.johnsonii mono-colonization promoted lipid deposition and metabolism by altering gut microbiota(i.e.,Megasphaera elsdenii and L.johnsonii)and DGAT1/DGAT2/CD36-PPARg gene expressions.In conclusion,Shaziling pigs exhibited different metabolic and microbial profiles compared with Yorkshire pigs,which might have contributed to the diverse metabolic phenotypes,and the significant enrichment of L.johnsonii in Shaziling pigs promoted lipid metabolism and obesity of DLY pigs,which provided a novel idea to improve the fat content of lean pigs.
基金Huxiang Young Talent Support Program(2020RC3052)Natural Science Foundation of China(31902168,31872371)+4 种基金Hunan Key Research and Development Plan(2020NK2059)State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition(2004DA125184F1907)Special Funds for Construction of Innovative Provinces in Hunan Province(2019RS3022)Guangxi Key Research and Development Plan(Guike AB19259012)Guangxi Guilin Science and Technology Planning Project(2020010901).
文摘The study was conducted to investigate the regulatory mechanism of glutamine(Gln)on intestinal inflammation in an Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide(E.coli LPS)-induced in vivo and in vitro models.Piglets(n=8)weaned at 21 d of age were fed a basal diet(control and LPS groups)or 1%Gln diet(Gln t LPS group)ad libitum for 4 weeks.On d 22,24,26 and 28,piglets in the LPS and Gln t LPS groups were intraperitoneally injected with E.coli LPS.Intestinal porcine epithelial cells(IPEC-J2)(n=6)induced by LPS were used to assess related mechanisms and compound C was used to inhibit adenosine 50-monophosphate-activated protein kinase(AMPK)activity.Our current results showed that compared with the LPS treatment,the Gln t LPS treatment had better growth performance and greater villus height(P<0.05),and the Gln t LPS treatment reduced the rate of diarrhea by 6.4%(P<0.05);the Gln t LPS treatment decreased serum tumor necrosis factor(TNF-ɑ),interleukin-6(IL-6),Kt,cortisol and insulin levels,whereas increased(P<0.05)serum immunoglobulin M and epidermal growth factor levels;the Gln t LPS treatment increased(P<0.05)the expression of aquaporins and AMPK pathwayassociated targets in the jejunum and ileum of piglets,whereas decreased the expression of ion transporters(P<0.05).The in vitro results showed that 4 mmol/L Gln administration could inhibit(P<0.05)cell apoptosis and interleukin-1b(IL-1b),IL-6 and TNF-ɑsecretion in LPS-induced IPEC-J2 cells,promote(P<0.05)mitochondrial respiratory metabolism and increase(P<0.05)the number of mitochondria and mitochondrial membrane potential.The activity of AMPK was elevated by 70%to 300%in Gln-treated IPEC-J2 cells under LPS challenge or normal conditions.Our results indicate that pre-administration of Gln to piglets suppresses intestinal inflammation by modulating the crosstalk between AMPK activation and mitochondrial function.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32172755, 32130099)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2021YFD1300401)+5 种基金Huxiang Young Talent Support Program (2020RC3052)Hunan Key Research and Development Plan (2022NK2023)Guangxi Key Research and Development Plan (Guike AB22035039)China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA (CARS-35)Changchun Academy Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Project (21SH19)Tianjin Synthetic Biotechnology Innovation Capacity Improvement Project (TSBICIP-CXRC-038)。
文摘With gradual ban on the use of antibiotics, the deficiency and excessive use of trace elements in intestinal health is gaining attention. In mammals, trace elements are essential for the development of the immune system, specifically T-cell proliferation,and differentiation. However, there remain significant gaps in our understanding of the effects of certain trace elements on T-cell immune phenotypes and functions in pigs. In this review, we summarize the specificity, development, subpopulations, and responses to pathogens of porcine T cells and the effects of functional trace elements(e.g., iron, copper, zinc, and selenium) on intestinal T-cell immunity during early-life health in pigs. Furthermore, we discuss the current trends of research on the crosstalk mechanisms between trace elements and T-cell immunity. The present review expands our knowledge of the association between trace elements and T-cell immunity and provides an opportunity to utilize the metabolism of trace elements as a target to treat various diseases.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NO.31272463)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(NO.12JJ2014)+1 种基金the Changsha Science and Technology Key Program(K1307007-21)the Chinese Academy of Science STS Project(KFJ-EW-STS-063).
文摘Glutamic acid(Glu)and aspartic acid(Asp)are acidic amino acids with regulatory roles in nutrition,energy metabolism,and oxidative stress.This study aimed to evaluate the effects of low-protein diets supplemented with Glu and Asp on the intestinal barrier function and energy metabolism in weaned piglets challenged with hydrogen peroxide(H2O2).Forty piglets were randomly divided into 5 groups:NC,PC,PGA,PG,and PA(n=8 for each group).Pigs in the NC and PC groups were fed a low-protein diet,while pigs in the PGA,PG,or PA groups were fed the low-protein diet supplemented with 2.0%Glu+1.0%Asp,2.0%Glu,or 1.0%Asp,respectively.On day 8 and 11,pigs in the NC group were intraperitoneally injected with saline(1 mL/kg BW),while pigs in the other groups were intraperitoneally administered 10%H2O2(1 mL/kg BW).On day 14,all pigs were sacrificed to collect jejunum and ileum following the blood sample collection in the morning.Notably,low-protein diets supplemented with Glu or Asp ameliorated the intestinal oxidative stress response in H2O2-challenged piglets by decreasing intestinal expression of genes(P<0.05)(e.g.,manganese superoxide dismutase[MnSOD],glutathione peroxidase[Gpx]-1,and Gpx-4)encoding oxidative stress-associated proteins,reducing the serum concentration of diamine oxidase(P<0.05),and inhibiting apoptosis of the intestinal epithelium.Glu and Asp supple-mentation attenuated the upregulated expression of energy metabolism-associated genes(such as hexokinase and carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1)and the H2O2-induced activation of acetyl-coenzyme A carboxylase(ACC)in the jejunum and adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase-acetyl-ACC signaling in the ileum.Dietary Glu and Asp also ameliorated intestinal barrier damage as indicated by restored intestinal histology and morphology.In conclusion,low-protein diets supplemented with Glu and Asp protected against oxidative stress-induced intestinal dysfunction in piglets,suggesting that this approach could be used as a nutritional regulatory protectant against oxidative stress.
