Cardiac arrest can lead to severe neurological impairment as a result of inflammation,mitochondrial dysfunction,and post-cardiopulmonary resuscitation neurological damage.Hypoxic preconditioning has been shown to impr...Cardiac arrest can lead to severe neurological impairment as a result of inflammation,mitochondrial dysfunction,and post-cardiopulmonary resuscitation neurological damage.Hypoxic preconditioning has been shown to improve migration and survival of bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells and reduce pyroptosis after cardiac arrest,but the specific mechanisms by which hypoxia-preconditioned bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells protect against brain injury after cardiac arrest are unknown.To this end,we established an in vitro co-culture model of bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells and oxygen–glucose deprived primary neurons and found that hypoxic preconditioning enhanced the protective effect of bone marrow stromal stem cells against neuronal pyroptosis,possibly through inhibition of the MAPK and nuclear factor κB pathways.Subsequently,we transplanted hypoxia-preconditioned bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells into the lateral ventricle after the return of spontaneous circulation in an 8-minute cardiac arrest rat model induced by asphyxia.The results showed that hypoxia-preconditioned bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells significantly reduced cardiac arrest–induced neuronal pyroptosis,oxidative stress,and mitochondrial damage,whereas knockdown of the liver isoform of phosphofructokinase in bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells inhibited these effects.To conclude,hypoxia-preconditioned bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells offer a promising therapeutic approach for neuronal injury following cardiac arrest,and their beneficial effects are potentially associated with increased expression of the liver isoform of phosphofructokinase following hypoxic preconditioning.展开更多
Astrocyte maturation is crucial for brain function,yet the mechanisms regulating this process remain poorly understood.In this study,we identify the bHLH transcription factors Olig1 and Olig2 as essential coordinators...Astrocyte maturation is crucial for brain function,yet the mechanisms regulating this process remain poorly understood.In this study,we identify the bHLH transcription factors Olig1 and Olig2 as essential coordinators of cortical astrocyte maturation.We demonstrate that Olig1 and Olig2 work synergistically to regulate cortical astrocyte maturation by modulating Bmp7 expression.Genetic ablation of both Olig1 and Olig2 results in defective astrocyte morphology,including reduced process complexity and an immature gene expression profile.Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals a shift towards a less mature astrocyte state,marked by elevated levels of HOPX and GFAP,resembling human astrocytes.Mechanistically,Olig1 and Olig2 bind directly to the Bmp7 enhancer,repressing its expression to promote astrocyte maturation.Overexpression of Bmp7 in vivo replicates the astrocyte defects seen in Olig1/2 double mutants,confirming the critical role of BMP7 signaling in this process.These findings provide insights into the transcriptional and signaling pathways regulating astrocyte development and highlight Olig1 and Olig2 as key regulators of cortical astrocyte maturation,with potential implications for understanding glial dysfunction in neurological diseases.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal submucosal tumors(SMTs)mostly grew in the lumen,but also some of the lesions were extraluminal,in which the stomach was the most co-mmon site.Gastrointestinal stromal tumor account for a la...BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal submucosal tumors(SMTs)mostly grew in the lumen,but also some of the lesions were extraluminal,in which the stomach was the most co-mmon site.Gastrointestinal stromal tumor account for a large proportion of SMT.Due to the deep lesion location of gastric SMT,endoscopic submucosal dissection related techniques are difficult to operate,while endoscopic full-thickness rese-ction(EFTR)has been widely used in clinical practice because it is less invasive and can preserve the physiological structure and function of the stomach.Ho-wever,complete closure of the gastrectomy site after EFTR is critical.If the closure is incomplete,it may cause peritonitis,late perforation and other conditions,and even require further surgical intervention.Although there are currently a number of suture devices and techniques that can be used to promote closure,they have the problem of requiring additional equipment or being inconvenient to use.Although metal clips are widely used,their effectiveness depends on the size and tension of the defect.Therefore,an effective and convenient endoscopic closure technique is urgently needed to solve the closure problem of gastric SMTs after treatment.AIM To investigate the effect of combined application of the preclosure technique and dental floss traction in gastric wound closure following EFTR.METHODS In this study,the data of 94 patients treated for gastric SMTs at the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center of the Affiliated Union Hospital of Fujian Medical University from April 2022 to May 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into a preclosure group(54 patients)and a non-preclosure group(40 patients)on the basis of the timing of wound closure with titanium clips after dental floss traction-assisted EFTR.Each patient in the preclosure group had their wounds preclosed with titanium clips after subtotal lesion resection,whereas each patient in the non-preclosure group had their wounds closed with titanium clips after total lesion resection.The lesion size,wound closure time,number of titanium clips used,incidence of postoperative complications,and postoperative hospitalization time were compared between the two groups.RESULTS The wound closure time was significantly shorter in the preclosure group than in the non-preclosure group(6.69±2.109 minutes vs 11.65±3.786 minutes,P<0.001).The number of titanium clips used was significantly lower in the preclosure group(8.93±2.231)than in the non-preclosure group(12.05±4.495)(P<0.001).There was no sig-nificant difference between the two groups in terms of the need for an indwelling gastric tube or the length of postoperative hospital stay(6.41±1.31 vs 6.13±1.06 days).For all patients in the preclosure group and the non-preclosure group,resection was completed successfully without bleeding,abdominal pain,abdominal distension,or other postoperative complications.CONCLUSION Application of the preclosure technique combined with dental floss traction can be used intraoperatively to effectively close the surgical wound in patients undergoing EFTR,reliably preventing the tumor from falling into the peritoneal cavity.展开更多
Land use regression （LUR） model was employed to predict the spatial concentration distribution of NO2 and PM10 in the Tianjin region based on the environmental air quality monitoring data. Four multiple linear regre...Land use regression （LUR） model was employed to predict the spatial concentration distribution of NO2 and PM10 in the Tianjin region based on the environmental air quality monitoring data. Four multiple linear regression （MLR） equations were established based on the most significant variables for NO2 in heating season （R2 = 0.74）, and non-heating season （R2 = 0.61） in the whole study area; and PM10 in heating season （R2 = 0.72）, and non-heating season （R2 = 0.49）. Maps of spatial concentration distribution for NO2 and PM10 were obtained based on the MLR equations （resolution is 10 krn）. Intercepts of MLR equations were 0.050 （NOz, heating season）, 0.035 （NO2, non-heating season）, 0.068 （PM10, heating season）, and 0.092 （PM10, non-beating season） in the whole study area. In the central area of Tianjin region, the intercepts were 0.042 （NO2, heating season）, 0.043 （NO2, non-heating season）, 0.087 （PM10, heating season）, and 0.096 （PMl0, non-heating season）. These intercept values might imply an area＇s background concentrations. Predicted result derived from LUR model in the central area was better than that in the whole study area. Rz values increased 0.09 （heating season） and 0.18 （non-heating season） for NO2, and 0.08 （heating season） and 0.04 （non-heating season） for PMl0. In terms of R2, LUR model performed more effectively in heating season than non-heating season in the study area and gave a better result for NOz compared with PM10.展开更多
SO2, NO2, and PM10 are the major outdoor air pollutants in China, and most of the cities in China have regulatory monitoring sites for these three air pollutants. In this study, we developed a land use regression (LUR...SO2, NO2, and PM10 are the major outdoor air pollutants in China, and most of the cities in China have regulatory monitoring sites for these three air pollutants. In this study, we developed a land use regression (LUR) model using regulatory monitoring data to predict the spatial distribution of air pollutant concentrations in Jinan, China. Traffic, land use and census data, and meteorological and physical conditions were included as candidate independent variables, and were tabulated for buffers of varying radii. SO2, NO2, and PM10 concentrations were most highly correlated with the area of industrial land within a buffer of 0.5 km (R2=0.34), the distance from an expressway (R2=0.45), and the area of residential land within a buffer of 1.5 km (R2=0.25), respectively. Three multiple linear regression (MLR) equations were established based on the most significant variables (p<0.05) for SO2, NO2, and PM10, and R2 values obtained were 0.617, 0.640, and 0.600, respectively. An LUR model can be applied to an area with complex terrain. The buffer radii of independent variables for SO2, NO2, and PM10 were chosen to be 0.5, 2, and 1.5 km, respectively based on univariate models. Intercepts of MLR equations can reflect the background concentrations in a certain area, but in this study the intercept values seemed to be higher than background concentrations. Most of the cities in China have a network of regulatory monitoring sites. However, the number of sites has been limited by the level of financial support available. The results of this study could be helpful in promoting the application of LUR models for monitoring pollutants in Chinese cities.展开更多
Mouse cortical radial glial cells(RGCs)are primary neural stem cells that give rise to cortical oligodendrocytes,astrocytes,and olfactory bulb(OB)GABAergic interneurons in late embryogenesis.There are fundamental gaps...Mouse cortical radial glial cells(RGCs)are primary neural stem cells that give rise to cortical oligodendrocytes,astrocytes,and olfactory bulb(OB)GABAergic interneurons in late embryogenesis.There are fundamental gaps in understanding how these diverse cell subtypes are generated.Here,by combining single-cell RNA-Seq with intersectional lineage analyses,we show that beginning at around E16.5,neocortical RGCs start to generate ASCL1^(+)EGFR^(+)apical multipotent intermediate progenitors(MIPCs),which then differentiate into basal MIPCs that express ASCL1,EGFR,OLIG2,and MKI67.These basal MIPCs undergo several rounds of divisions to generate most of the cortical oligodendrocytes and astrocytes and a subpopulation of OB interneurons.Finally,single-cell ATAC-Seq supported our model for the genetic logic underlying the specification and differentiation of cortical glial cells and OB interneurons.Taken together,this work reveals the process of cortical radial glial cell lineage progression and the developmental origins of cortical astrocytes and oligodendrocytes.展开更多
Objectives To investigate whether a longer time period of gadolinium ethoxybenzyl diethylenetriaminepen-taacetic add(Gd-EOB-DTPA)-enhanced T1 mapping scanning,as well as dynamic contrast-enhanced(DCE)and multiple hepa...Objectives To investigate whether a longer time period of gadolinium ethoxybenzyl diethylenetriaminepen-taacetic add(Gd-EOB-DTPA)-enhanced T1 mapping scanning,as well as dynamic contrast-enhanced(DCE)and multiple hepatobiliary phase magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)have the potential to provide information about liver function in rats with liver fibrosis.Methods Forty rats were divided into the carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic injury groups[carbon tetrachloride for four(n=14),eight(n=8),or twelve(n=8)weeks]and the control group(n=10).Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced MRI was performed including T1-mapping(delayed to 50 min),DCE,and multiple hepatobiliary phases.Indocyanine green retention rate at 15 min(ICG-R15)was determined.Parameters such as T1 reduction rate(△T1),elimination half-life of △T1(T_(△T1 1/2)),relative enhancement(RE),time to maximum RE(T_(max)),and perfusion parameters were calculated.Pearson correlation analysis was used for correlation analysis between ICG-R15 and each MRI indices.Results △T1 at 30,40,and 50 min showed significant positive correlations with ICG-R15(r=0.784,0.653,0.757,P=0.007,0.041,0.030).T_(△T1 1/2) showed a significant positive correlation with ICG-R15(r=0.685,P=0.029).showed a significant positive correlation with ICG-R15(r=0.532,P=0.019).Conclusions △T1 in the late hepatobiliary phase and T_(△T1 1/2) exhibited moderate correlations with liver function.The longer time period of Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced Tl mapping scanning,as well as DCE and multiple hepatobiliary phases,may be of some value for estimating liver function in rats with liver fibrosis.展开更多
A new air exchange rate （AER） monitoring method using continuous CO2 sensors was developed and validated through both laboratory experiments and field studies. Controlled laboratory simulation tests were conducted i...A new air exchange rate （AER） monitoring method using continuous CO2 sensors was developed and validated through both laboratory experiments and field studies. Controlled laboratory simulation tests were conducted in a 1-m3 environmental chamber at different AERs （0.1-10.0 hr-1）. AERs were determined using the decay method based on box model assumptions. Field tests were conducted in classrooms, dormitories, meeting rooms and apartments during 2-5 weekdays using CO2 sensors coupled with data loggers. Indoor temperature, relative humidity （RH）, and CO2 concentrations were continuously monitored while outdoor parameters combined with on-site climate conditions were recorded. Statistical results indicated that good laboratory performance was achieved： duplicate precision was within 10%, and the measured AERs were 90%-120% of the real AERs. Average AERs were 1.22, 1.37, 1.10, 1.91 and 0.73 hr-l in dormitories, air-conditioned classrooms, classrooms with an air circulation cooling system, reading rooms, and meeting rooms, respectively. In an elderly particulate matter exposure study, all the homes had AER values ranging from 0.29 to 3.46 hr-1 in fall, and 0.12 to 1.39 hr-1 in winter with a median AER of 1.15.展开更多
BACKGROUND A sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma(SEF)is a rare malignant fibroblastic soft tissue tumor that rarely occurs in intra-abdominal organs.A case of a SEF in the pancreatic head is reported herein,including ...BACKGROUND A sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma(SEF)is a rare malignant fibroblastic soft tissue tumor that rarely occurs in intra-abdominal organs.A case of a SEF in the pancreatic head is reported herein,including its clinical manifestations,preoperative imaging features,gross specimen and pathological findings.CASE SUMMARY A 33-year-old male patient was admitted to Peking Union Medical College Hospital in December 2023 due to a one-year history of intermittent upper abdominal pain and the discovery of a pancreatic mass.The patient underwent an enhanced computed tomography scan of the abdomen,which revealed a welldefined,round mass with clear borders and calcifications in the pancreatic head.The mass exhibited progressive,uneven mild enhancement,measuring approximately 6.6 cm×6.3 cm.The patient underwent laparoscopic pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy.Postoperative pathological examination revealed that the lesion was consistent with a SEF.At the 3-month postoperative follow-up,the patient did not report any short-term complications,and there were no signs of tumor recurrence.CONCLUSION SEFs are rare malignant fibrous soft tissue tumors.SEFs rarely develop in the pancreas,and its preoperative diagnosis depends on imaging findings,with confirmation depending on pathological examination and immunohistochemistry.Currently,only four cases of pancreatic SEF have been reported in studies written in English.This case is the first reported case of a pancreatic SEF by a clinical physician.展开更多
To investigate the levels of exposure to particulate-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon （PAH） and to estimate the risk these levels pose to traffic assistants （TAs） in Tianjin （a rnegacity in North China）, a ...To investigate the levels of exposure to particulate-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon （PAH） and to estimate the risk these levels pose to traffic assistants （TAs） in Tianjin （a rnegacity in North China）, a measurement campaign （33 all-day exposure samples, 25 occupational-exposure samples and 10 indoor samples） was conducted to characterize the TAs＇ exposure to PAHs, assess the cancer risk and identify the potential sources of exposure. The average total exposure concentration of 14 PAHs was approximately 2871 ＋ 928 ng/rn3 （on-duty）, and 1622 ＋ 457 ng/m3 （all-day）. The indoor PAHs level was 1257 ＋ 107 ng/m3. After 8000 Monte Carlo simulations, the cancer risk resulting from exposure to PAHs was found to be approximately 1.05 x 10-4. A multivariate analysis was applied to identify the potential sources, and the results showed that, in addition to vehicle exhaust, coal combustion and cooking fumes were also another two important contributors to personal PAH exposure. The diagnostic ratios of PAH compounds agree with the source apportionment results derived from principal component analysis.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Fund of Fujian Province,No.2020J011058(to JK)the Project of Fujian Provincial Hospital for High-level Hospital Construction,No.2020HSJJ12(to JK)+1 种基金the Fujian Provincial Finance Department Special Fund,No.(2021)848(to FC)the Fujian Provincial Major Scientific and Technological Special Projects on Health,No.2022ZD01008(to FC).
文摘Cardiac arrest can lead to severe neurological impairment as a result of inflammation,mitochondrial dysfunction,and post-cardiopulmonary resuscitation neurological damage.Hypoxic preconditioning has been shown to improve migration and survival of bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells and reduce pyroptosis after cardiac arrest,but the specific mechanisms by which hypoxia-preconditioned bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells protect against brain injury after cardiac arrest are unknown.To this end,we established an in vitro co-culture model of bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells and oxygen–glucose deprived primary neurons and found that hypoxic preconditioning enhanced the protective effect of bone marrow stromal stem cells against neuronal pyroptosis,possibly through inhibition of the MAPK and nuclear factor κB pathways.Subsequently,we transplanted hypoxia-preconditioned bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells into the lateral ventricle after the return of spontaneous circulation in an 8-minute cardiac arrest rat model induced by asphyxia.The results showed that hypoxia-preconditioned bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells significantly reduced cardiac arrest–induced neuronal pyroptosis,oxidative stress,and mitochondrial damage,whereas knockdown of the liver isoform of phosphofructokinase in bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells inhibited these effects.To conclude,hypoxia-preconditioned bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells offer a promising therapeutic approach for neuronal injury following cardiac arrest,and their beneficial effects are potentially associated with increased expression of the liver isoform of phosphofructokinase following hypoxic preconditioning.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82271197,81974175,31820103006,32070971,32200792,32200776).
文摘Astrocyte maturation is crucial for brain function,yet the mechanisms regulating this process remain poorly understood.In this study,we identify the bHLH transcription factors Olig1 and Olig2 as essential coordinators of cortical astrocyte maturation.We demonstrate that Olig1 and Olig2 work synergistically to regulate cortical astrocyte maturation by modulating Bmp7 expression.Genetic ablation of both Olig1 and Olig2 results in defective astrocyte morphology,including reduced process complexity and an immature gene expression profile.Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals a shift towards a less mature astrocyte state,marked by elevated levels of HOPX and GFAP,resembling human astrocytes.Mechanistically,Olig1 and Olig2 bind directly to the Bmp7 enhancer,repressing its expression to promote astrocyte maturation.Overexpression of Bmp7 in vivo replicates the astrocyte defects seen in Olig1/2 double mutants,confirming the critical role of BMP7 signaling in this process.These findings provide insights into the transcriptional and signaling pathways regulating astrocyte development and highlight Olig1 and Olig2 as key regulators of cortical astrocyte maturation,with potential implications for understanding glial dysfunction in neurological diseases.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal submucosal tumors(SMTs)mostly grew in the lumen,but also some of the lesions were extraluminal,in which the stomach was the most co-mmon site.Gastrointestinal stromal tumor account for a large proportion of SMT.Due to the deep lesion location of gastric SMT,endoscopic submucosal dissection related techniques are difficult to operate,while endoscopic full-thickness rese-ction(EFTR)has been widely used in clinical practice because it is less invasive and can preserve the physiological structure and function of the stomach.Ho-wever,complete closure of the gastrectomy site after EFTR is critical.If the closure is incomplete,it may cause peritonitis,late perforation and other conditions,and even require further surgical intervention.Although there are currently a number of suture devices and techniques that can be used to promote closure,they have the problem of requiring additional equipment or being inconvenient to use.Although metal clips are widely used,their effectiveness depends on the size and tension of the defect.Therefore,an effective and convenient endoscopic closure technique is urgently needed to solve the closure problem of gastric SMTs after treatment.AIM To investigate the effect of combined application of the preclosure technique and dental floss traction in gastric wound closure following EFTR.METHODS In this study,the data of 94 patients treated for gastric SMTs at the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center of the Affiliated Union Hospital of Fujian Medical University from April 2022 to May 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into a preclosure group(54 patients)and a non-preclosure group(40 patients)on the basis of the timing of wound closure with titanium clips after dental floss traction-assisted EFTR.Each patient in the preclosure group had their wounds preclosed with titanium clips after subtotal lesion resection,whereas each patient in the non-preclosure group had their wounds closed with titanium clips after total lesion resection.The lesion size,wound closure time,number of titanium clips used,incidence of postoperative complications,and postoperative hospitalization time were compared between the two groups.RESULTS The wound closure time was significantly shorter in the preclosure group than in the non-preclosure group(6.69±2.109 minutes vs 11.65±3.786 minutes,P<0.001).The number of titanium clips used was significantly lower in the preclosure group(8.93±2.231)than in the non-preclosure group(12.05±4.495)(P<0.001).There was no sig-nificant difference between the two groups in terms of the need for an indwelling gastric tube or the length of postoperative hospital stay(6.41±1.31 vs 6.13±1.06 days).For all patients in the preclosure group and the non-preclosure group,resection was completed successfully without bleeding,abdominal pain,abdominal distension,or other postoperative complications.CONCLUSION Application of the preclosure technique combined with dental floss traction can be used intraoperatively to effectively close the surgical wound in patients undergoing EFTR,reliably preventing the tumor from falling into the peritoneal cavity.
基金supported by the Special Environmental Research Funds for Public Welfare (No. 200709048,200909005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20677030)
文摘Land use regression （LUR） model was employed to predict the spatial concentration distribution of NO2 and PM10 in the Tianjin region based on the environmental air quality monitoring data. Four multiple linear regression （MLR） equations were established based on the most significant variables for NO2 in heating season （R2 = 0.74）, and non-heating season （R2 = 0.61） in the whole study area; and PM10 in heating season （R2 = 0.72）, and non-heating season （R2 = 0.49）. Maps of spatial concentration distribution for NO2 and PM10 were obtained based on the MLR equations （resolution is 10 krn）. Intercepts of MLR equations were 0.050 （NOz, heating season）, 0.035 （NO2, non-heating season）, 0.068 （PM10, heating season）, and 0.092 （PM10, non-beating season） in the whole study area. In the central area of Tianjin region, the intercepts were 0.042 （NO2, heating season）, 0.043 （NO2, non-heating season）, 0.087 （PM10, heating season）, and 0.096 （PMl0, non-heating season）. These intercept values might imply an area＇s background concentrations. Predicted result derived from LUR model in the central area was better than that in the whole study area. Rz values increased 0.09 （heating season） and 0.18 （non-heating season） for NO2, and 0.08 （heating season） and 0.04 （non-heating season） for PMl0. In terms of R2, LUR model performed more effectively in heating season than non-heating season in the study area and gave a better result for NOz compared with PM10.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20677030)the Development Plan of Key National Fun-damental Research (No. 2011CB503801)the Special Research Funds for Science Development in Jinan (No. 200904015), China
文摘SO2, NO2, and PM10 are the major outdoor air pollutants in China, and most of the cities in China have regulatory monitoring sites for these three air pollutants. In this study, we developed a land use regression (LUR) model using regulatory monitoring data to predict the spatial distribution of air pollutant concentrations in Jinan, China. Traffic, land use and census data, and meteorological and physical conditions were included as candidate independent variables, and were tabulated for buffers of varying radii. SO2, NO2, and PM10 concentrations were most highly correlated with the area of industrial land within a buffer of 0.5 km (R2=0.34), the distance from an expressway (R2=0.45), and the area of residential land within a buffer of 1.5 km (R2=0.25), respectively. Three multiple linear regression (MLR) equations were established based on the most significant variables (p<0.05) for SO2, NO2, and PM10, and R2 values obtained were 0.617, 0.640, and 0.600, respectively. An LUR model can be applied to an area with complex terrain. The buffer radii of independent variables for SO2, NO2, and PM10 were chosen to be 0.5, 2, and 1.5 km, respectively based on univariate models. Intercepts of MLR equations can reflect the background concentrations in a certain area, but in this study the intercept values seemed to be higher than background concentrations. Most of the cities in China have a network of regulatory monitoring sites. However, the number of sites has been limited by the level of financial support available. The results of this study could be helpful in promoting the application of LUR models for monitoring pollutants in Chinese cities.
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFA0108000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31630032,31820103006,and 32070971)+1 种基金a Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2018SHZDZX01)ZJLab,and grants from NIH(R01MH094589 and R01NS089777)。
文摘Mouse cortical radial glial cells(RGCs)are primary neural stem cells that give rise to cortical oligodendrocytes,astrocytes,and olfactory bulb(OB)GABAergic interneurons in late embryogenesis.There are fundamental gaps in understanding how these diverse cell subtypes are generated.Here,by combining single-cell RNA-Seq with intersectional lineage analyses,we show that beginning at around E16.5,neocortical RGCs start to generate ASCL1^(+)EGFR^(+)apical multipotent intermediate progenitors(MIPCs),which then differentiate into basal MIPCs that express ASCL1,EGFR,OLIG2,and MKI67.These basal MIPCs undergo several rounds of divisions to generate most of the cortical oligodendrocytes and astrocytes and a subpopulation of OB interneurons.Finally,single-cell ATAC-Seq supported our model for the genetic logic underlying the specification and differentiation of cortical glial cells and OB interneurons.Taken together,this work reveals the process of cortical radial glial cell lineage progression and the developmental origins of cortical astrocytes and oligodendrocytes.
基金the National Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81501446).
文摘Objectives To investigate whether a longer time period of gadolinium ethoxybenzyl diethylenetriaminepen-taacetic add(Gd-EOB-DTPA)-enhanced T1 mapping scanning,as well as dynamic contrast-enhanced(DCE)and multiple hepatobiliary phase magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)have the potential to provide information about liver function in rats with liver fibrosis.Methods Forty rats were divided into the carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic injury groups[carbon tetrachloride for four(n=14),eight(n=8),or twelve(n=8)weeks]and the control group(n=10).Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced MRI was performed including T1-mapping(delayed to 50 min),DCE,and multiple hepatobiliary phases.Indocyanine green retention rate at 15 min(ICG-R15)was determined.Parameters such as T1 reduction rate(△T1),elimination half-life of △T1(T_(△T1 1/2)),relative enhancement(RE),time to maximum RE(T_(max)),and perfusion parameters were calculated.Pearson correlation analysis was used for correlation analysis between ICG-R15 and each MRI indices.Results △T1 at 30,40,and 50 min showed significant positive correlations with ICG-R15(r=0.784,0.653,0.757,P=0.007,0.041,0.030).T_(△T1 1/2) showed a significant positive correlation with ICG-R15(r=0.685,P=0.029).showed a significant positive correlation with ICG-R15(r=0.532,P=0.019).Conclusions △T1 in the late hepatobiliary phase and T_(△T1 1/2) exhibited moderate correlations with liver function.The longer time period of Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced Tl mapping scanning,as well as DCE and multiple hepatobiliary phases,may be of some value for estimating liver function in rats with liver fibrosis.
基金supported by the Scientific Research Projects for State Environmental Protection and Commonweal (No. 200709048)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20977054/B070704)+1 种基金the Innovation Fund of Nankai UniversityJoint Research Grant to Both Nankai University and Tianjin University sponsored by the Ministry of Education,China
文摘A new air exchange rate （AER） monitoring method using continuous CO2 sensors was developed and validated through both laboratory experiments and field studies. Controlled laboratory simulation tests were conducted in a 1-m3 environmental chamber at different AERs （0.1-10.0 hr-1）. AERs were determined using the decay method based on box model assumptions. Field tests were conducted in classrooms, dormitories, meeting rooms and apartments during 2-5 weekdays using CO2 sensors coupled with data loggers. Indoor temperature, relative humidity （RH）, and CO2 concentrations were continuously monitored while outdoor parameters combined with on-site climate conditions were recorded. Statistical results indicated that good laboratory performance was achieved： duplicate precision was within 10%, and the measured AERs were 90%-120% of the real AERs. Average AERs were 1.22, 1.37, 1.10, 1.91 and 0.73 hr-l in dormitories, air-conditioned classrooms, classrooms with an air circulation cooling system, reading rooms, and meeting rooms, respectively. In an elderly particulate matter exposure study, all the homes had AER values ranging from 0.29 to 3.46 hr-1 in fall, and 0.12 to 1.39 hr-1 in winter with a median AER of 1.15.
基金Supported by National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding,No.2022-PUMCH-B-003National Multidisciplinary Cooperative Diagnosis and Treatment Capacity Building Project for Major Diseases.
文摘BACKGROUND A sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma(SEF)is a rare malignant fibroblastic soft tissue tumor that rarely occurs in intra-abdominal organs.A case of a SEF in the pancreatic head is reported herein,including its clinical manifestations,preoperative imaging features,gross specimen and pathological findings.CASE SUMMARY A 33-year-old male patient was admitted to Peking Union Medical College Hospital in December 2023 due to a one-year history of intermittent upper abdominal pain and the discovery of a pancreatic mass.The patient underwent an enhanced computed tomography scan of the abdomen,which revealed a welldefined,round mass with clear borders and calcifications in the pancreatic head.The mass exhibited progressive,uneven mild enhancement,measuring approximately 6.6 cm×6.3 cm.The patient underwent laparoscopic pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy.Postoperative pathological examination revealed that the lesion was consistent with a SEF.At the 3-month postoperative follow-up,the patient did not report any short-term complications,and there were no signs of tumor recurrence.CONCLUSION SEFs are rare malignant fibrous soft tissue tumors.SEFs rarely develop in the pancreas,and its preoperative diagnosis depends on imaging findings,with confirmation depending on pathological examination and immunohistochemistry.Currently,only four cases of pancreatic SEF have been reported in studies written in English.This case is the first reported case of a pancreatic SEF by a clinical physician.
基金supported by the Chinese National Science Funding Council (No. 20807002, 20307006)the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2011CB503801)
文摘To investigate the levels of exposure to particulate-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon （PAH） and to estimate the risk these levels pose to traffic assistants （TAs） in Tianjin （a rnegacity in North China）, a measurement campaign （33 all-day exposure samples, 25 occupational-exposure samples and 10 indoor samples） was conducted to characterize the TAs＇ exposure to PAHs, assess the cancer risk and identify the potential sources of exposure. The average total exposure concentration of 14 PAHs was approximately 2871 ＋ 928 ng/rn3 （on-duty）, and 1622 ＋ 457 ng/m3 （all-day）. The indoor PAHs level was 1257 ＋ 107 ng/m3. After 8000 Monte Carlo simulations, the cancer risk resulting from exposure to PAHs was found to be approximately 1.05 x 10-4. A multivariate analysis was applied to identify the potential sources, and the results showed that, in addition to vehicle exhaust, coal combustion and cooking fumes were also another two important contributors to personal PAH exposure. The diagnostic ratios of PAH compounds agree with the source apportionment results derived from principal component analysis.
