Asian rice comprises two major subspecies:Xian(X)and Geng(G),and the diverged resistance genes(R)have provided a foundation for breeding improved cultivars to control rice blast disease.After conducting two-phase alle...Asian rice comprises two major subspecies:Xian(X)and Geng(G),and the diverged resistance genes(R)have provided a foundation for breeding improved cultivars to control rice blast disease.After conducting two-phase allele mining using six updated FNP marker systems,the functional haplotypes at Pit,Pib,and Pi63 strictly diverged into the X-populations and were defined as X-R loci,while those at Pi54,Pi37,and Pi36 into the G-populations as G-R loci.The genic diversity at the three X-R loci(16 alleles)was twofold higher than that at the three G-R loci(8 alleles),and the allelic diversity in the Southern region(21 alleles)was nearly double that in the Northeastern region(11 alleles).Both observations reflect a significant difference in genetic diversity between X-and G-populations,and indicate that the effective R-genes mainly originated from X-subspecies.Based on the allelic structures characterized by a set of 10 parameters,8 and 16 alleles were respectively recognized as favorable and promising ones for the regional breeding programs.The genotypic structures of the two regional populations were almost different,indicating that the diverged alleles have been further assembled into two series of regional genotypes through long-term breeding programs,despite the presence of one-third of region-common alleles.The genotypic diversity in the Southern region(55 genotypes)was nearly twice as high as that in the Northeastern region(28),which perfectly reflects the aforementioned differences in both genic and allelic diversities.After analyzing the genotypic structures using a set of 13 parameters,4 and 23 genotypes,respectively,can be recommended as the favorable and promising ones for the regional breeding programs.The case study serves as a concrete sample of how to identify the favorable and promising alleles and genotypes,and beneficial parents based their comprehensive population structures for gene-designed breeding.展开更多
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(HCM)is the most common genetic cardiovascular disease,mostly inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.It is a global heart disease with complex clinical phenotypes and gene expression.The ...Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(HCM)is the most common genetic cardiovascular disease,mostly inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.It is a global heart disease with complex clinical phenotypes and gene expression.The prevalence rate in the population is 1:500-1:200.This article mainly introduces the diagnostic criteria,pathological manifestations,and genetic basis of HCM,which is the leading cause of sudden death in adolescents and athletes due to exercise,with 60%-70%showing familial clustering.It also discusses the latest progress in the relationship between different genotypes and clinical phenotypes of HCM pa-tients.展开更多
Background:Human papillomavirus(HPV)infection is a major risk factor of cervical cancer.This study assessed the prevalence and distribution of HPV genotypes in women with cervical or vaginal lesions in Jiangsu Provinc...Background:Human papillomavirus(HPV)infection is a major risk factor of cervical cancer.This study assessed the prevalence and distribution of HPV genotypes in women with cervical or vaginal lesions in Jiangsu Province,China.Methods:A total of 2120 healthy women aged 18–45 years were screened between 2012 and 2013 and 6171 healthy women aged18–45 years were screened between 2020 and 2021 in Jiangsu Province.Cervical specimens collected from each woman were first tested using the HPV DNA enzyme immunoassay method,and positive samples were further tested using the reverse hybridization line probe assay.Differences in HPV prevalence and genotype distribution were compared between women with cervical and vaginal lesions identified during 2 rounds of cross-sectional screening.To account for differences in age composition between the 2 studies,the standardized prevalence of HPV positivity was calculated using the sum of the total number of women diagnosed with cervical or vaginal lesions during both periods as the standard group.Results:Overall,40 women(1.89%)were diagnosed with cervical or vaginal lesions through biopsy during 2012–2013,and 110(1.78%)were diagnosed during 2020–2021.Among women with lesions,the standardized HPV positivity rates were 98.41%in 2012–2013 and99.24%in 2020–2021.Most cases were caused by high-risk HPV,which accounted for 87.18%of the total infections during 2012–2013and 89.91%of those in 2020–2021,with standardized positivity rates of 86.44%and 88.75%,respectively.The standardized positivity rates for single infections were 62.35%in 2012–2013 and 74.95%in 2020–2021.The top 5 high-risk HPV genotypes were HPV type 16(HPV16;29.01%),52(20.63%),18(14.28%),58(13.71%),and 33(12.12%)in 2012–2013,and HPV16(36.95%),58(22.18%),52(13.25%),31(7.63%),and 51(6.81%)in 2020–2021.The standardized positivity rate for HPV18 decreased from 14.28%in2012–2013 to 1.15%in 2020–2021.Among women with cervical or vaginal lesions,the highest proportion was observed in the 36-to 45-year group during 2012–2013,reaching 52.50%,and in the 26-to 35-year group during 2020–2021,peaking at 59.10%.Conclusions:In Jiangsu Province,no significant changes in HPV prevalence among women with cervical or vaginal lesions were observed during 2012–2013 and 2020–2021;however,the distribution of HPV genotypes had changed.展开更多
Dear editor,As of 2023,the domestic cat population in China reached 65 million,surpassing dogs to become the most numerous companion animal in the country.Feline calicivirus(FCV)infection,one of the three most prevale...Dear editor,As of 2023,the domestic cat population in China reached 65 million,surpassing dogs to become the most numerous companion animal in the country.Feline calicivirus(FCV)infection,one of the three most prevalent infectious diseases in cats,poses a severe threat to feline health.FCV,classified under the Caliciviridae family(genus Vesivirus).展开更多
Salt stress is a critical factor affecting the growth and yield of rice.Egypt,the largest rice producer in North Africa and the Middle East,is facing contrasting challenges related to salinity in its agroecosystems.In...Salt stress is a critical factor affecting the growth and yield of rice.Egypt,the largest rice producer in North Africa and the Middle East,is facing contrasting challenges related to salinity in its agroecosystems.In this study,we compared the salt-induced responses among three rice varieties:Giza 176(Egyptian variety),Kaituodao(Chinese variety),and Pokkali(Sri Lanka variety,used as control)under normal and saline stress(100 mmol/L NaCl)conditions at two seedling stages through RNA-seq expression analysis.Giza 176 displayed a salt tolerance score of 7 on the SES(Standard Evaluation Score).Its transcriptome showed dynamic changes,with the number of upregulated genes increasing from 180 to 735,and downregulated genes increasing from 918 to 2930 from the one-week to two-week stress stages,with activated pathways in ion transport,reactive oxygen species(ROS)scavenging,and protein biosynthesis.展开更多
Acute respiratory tract infections(ARTIs)are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide.Human adenovirus(HAdV)infections are estimated to account for at least 5%of pediatric ARTIs.The ci...Acute respiratory tract infections(ARTIs)are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide.Human adenovirus(HAdV)infections are estimated to account for at least 5%of pediatric ARTIs.The circulated genotypes of HAdV and the correlation between genotype and clinical manifestations in Wuhan,China,before and after the complete relaxation of nonpharmaceutical interventions against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2,remain unknown.Here,101 HAdV strains were isolated from throat swab samples collected from hospitalized children with ARTIs who tested positive for HAdV nucleic acid.Of these,sixty-six strains from 2022 to twenty-three strains from 2023 were successfully genotyped and subjected to phylogenetic analysis based on the hexon,penton base,and fiber genes.Six genotypes,B3,C1,C2,C5,C104,and C108 were identified.HAdV-B3(84.85%)was the most prevalent type in 2022,while HAdV-C(86.96%),including C1,C2,C108,and C104,was the most prevalent in 2023.These strains were phylogenetically related to strains from Japan,China,and the United States in recent years.When comparing clinical characteristics,pediatric patients infected with B3,C1,C2,C5,C104,or C108 exhibited similar clinical manifestations,primarily fever and cough,but varying interleukin(IL)-10 levels.In conclusion,from June 2022 to September 2023,the circulated genotypes of HAdV in Wuhan included B3,C1,C2,C108,C5,and C104.The endemic pattern of HAdV in Wuhan,China,shifted from species B as the dominant type in 2022 to species C in 2023.展开更多
Background:In 2021,the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics(ACMG)recommended reporting actionable genotypes in 73 genes associated with diseases for which preventive or therapeutic measures are available....Background:In 2021,the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics(ACMG)recommended reporting actionable genotypes in 73 genes associated with diseases for which preventive or therapeutic measures are available.Evaluations of the association of actionable genotypes in these genes with life span are currently lacking.Methods:We assessed the prevalence of coding and splice variants in genes on the ACMG Secondary Findings,version 3.0(ACMG SF v3.0),list in the genomes of 57,933 Icelanders.We assigned pathogenicity to all reviewed variants using reported evidence in the ClinVar database,the frequency of variants,and their associations with disease to create a manually curated set of actionable genotypes(variants).We assessed the relationship between these genotypes and life span and further examined the specific causes of death among carriers.展开更多
African swine fever(ASF)is a highly fatal hemorrhagic disease afecting domestic pigs caused by African swine fever virus(ASFV).Genetic analysis of ASFV isolates to date has identifed 24 geographically related genotype...African swine fever(ASF)is a highly fatal hemorrhagic disease afecting domestic pigs caused by African swine fever virus(ASFV).Genetic analysis of ASFV isolates to date has identifed 24 geographically related genotypes with various subgroups,but only genotype I and II ASFVs have been reported outside Africa.ASFV genotype II and genotype I viruses were reported in China in 2018 and 2021,respectively.In this study,unique and highly conserved noncoding regions were found between MGF_505-9R and MGF_505-10R in the 188 genomes of ASFV genotypes I and II.A pair of primers was designed on the basis of this region.By optimizing the reaction system and conditions,a SYBR Green I fuorescence PCR assay that can distinguish between ASFV genotypes I and II was established,and the sensitivity,reproducibility and specifcity were evaluated.The detection limit was 1 TCID_(50)/0.1 mL for both genotypes,with no cross-reactivity observed with other common pig pathogens.The intra-and interbatch variation coefcients were both less than 1.2%.Clinical sample detection analysis revealed 47 positive cases out of 100,including 3 for genotype I and 44 for genotype II,aligning with results from the WOAH-recommended and national standard methods.The method developed in this study allows for the diferentiation of ASFV genotypes I and II without the need for genome sequencing,ofering a convenient and rapid approach for ASFV detection and genotype identifcation.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hepatitis C virus(HCV)is a blood-borne virus which globally affects around 79 million people and is associated with high morbidity and mortality.Chronic infection leads to cirrhosis in a large proportion of...BACKGROUND Hepatitis C virus(HCV)is a blood-borne virus which globally affects around 79 million people and is associated with high morbidity and mortality.Chronic infection leads to cirrhosis in a large proportion of patients and often causes hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)in people with cirrhosis.Of the 6 HCV genotypes(G1-G6),genotype-3 accounts for 17.9%of infections.HCV genotype-3 responds least well to directly-acting antivirals and patients with genotype-3 infection are at increased risk of HCC even if they do not have cirrhosis.AIM To systematically review and critically appraise all risk factors for HCC secondary to HCV-G3 in all settings.Consequently,we studied possible risk factors for HCC due to HCV-G3 in the literature from 1946 to 2023.METHODS This systematic review aimed to synthesise existing and published studies of risk factors for HCC secondary to HCV genotype-3 and evaluate their strengths and limitations.We searched Web of Science,Medline,EMBASE,and CENTRAL for publications reporting risk factors for HCC due to HCV genotype-3 in all settings,1946-2023.RESULTS Four thousand one hundred and forty-four records were identified from the four databases with 260 records removed as duplicates.Three thousand eight hundred and eighty-four records were screened with 3514 excluded.Three hundred and seventy-one full-texts were assessed for eligibility with seven studies included for analysis.Of the seven studies,three studies were retrospective case-control trials,two retrospective cohort studies,one a prospective cohort study and one a cross-sectional study design.All were based in hospital settings with four in Pakistan,two in South Korea and one in the United States.The total number of participants were 9621 of which 167 developed HCC(1.7%).All seven studies found cirrhosis to be a risk factor for HCC secondary to HCV genotype-3 followed by higher age(five-studies),with two studies each showing male sex,high alpha feto-protein,directly-acting antivirals treatment and achievement of sustained virologic response as risk factors for developing HCC.CONCLUSION Although,studies have shown that HCV genotype-3 infection is an independent risk factor for end-stage liver disease,HCC,and liver-related death,there is a lack of evidence for specific risk factors for HCC secondary to HCV genotype-3.Only cirrhosis and age have demonstrated an association;however,the number of studies is very small,and more research is required to investigate risk factors for HCC secondary to HCV genotype-3.展开更多
Hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection is a major player in chronic hepatitis B that may lead to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).HBV genetics are diverse where it is classified into at least 9 genotypes(A to...Hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection is a major player in chronic hepatitis B that may lead to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).HBV genetics are diverse where it is classified into at least 9 genotypes(A to I)and 1 putative genotype(J),each with specific geographical distribution and possible different clinical outcomes in the patient.This diversity may be associated with the precision medicine for HBV-related HCC and the success of therapeutical approaches against HCC,related to different pathogenicity of the virus and host response.This Editorial discusses recent updates on whether the classification of HBV genetic diversity is still valid in terms of viral oncogenicity to the HCC and its precision medicine,in addition to the recent advances in cellular and molecular biology technologies.展开更多
Identification of the S genotype of Malus plants will greatly promote the discovery of new genes,the cultivation and production of apple,the breeding of new varieties,and the origin and evolution of self-incompatibili...Identification of the S genotype of Malus plants will greatly promote the discovery of new genes,the cultivation and production of apple,the breeding of new varieties,and the origin and evolution of self-incompatibility in Malus plants.In this experiment,88 Malus germplasm resources,such as Aihuahong,Xishuhaitang,and Reguanzi,were used as materials.Seven gene-specific primer combinations were used in the genotype identification.PCR amplification using leaf DNA produced a single S-RNase gene fragment in all materials.The results revealed that 70 of the identified materials obtained a complete S-RNase genotype,while only one S-RNase gene was found in 18 of them.Through homology comparison and analysis,13 S-RNase genotypes were obtained:S_(1)S_(2)(Aihuahong,etc.),S_(1)S_(28)(Xixian Haitang,etc.),S_(1)S_(51)(Hebei Pingdinghaitang),S_(1)S_(3)(Xiangyangcun Daguo,etc.),S_(2)S_(3)(Zhaiyehaitang,etc.),S_(3)S_(51)(Xishan 1),S_(3)S_(28)(Huangselihaerde,etc.),S_(2)S_(28)(Honghaitang,etc.),S_(4)S_(28)(Bo 11),S_(7)S_(28)(Jiuquan Shaguo),S_(10)S_e(Dongchengguan 13),S_(10)S_(21)(Dongxiangjiao)and S_(3)S_(51)(Xiongyue Haitang).Simultaneously,the frequency of the S gene in the tested materials was analyzed.The findings revealed that different S genes had varying frequencies in Malus resources,as well as varying frequencies between intraspecific and interspecific.S_(3) had the highest frequency of 68.18%,followed by S_(1)(42.04%).In addition,the phylogenetic tree and origin evolution analysis revealed that the S gene differentiation was completed prior to the formation of various apple species,that cultivated species also evolved new S genes,and that the S_(50) gene is the oldest S allele in Malus plants.The S_(1),S_(29),and S_(33) genes in apple-cultivated species,on the other hand,may have originated in M.sieversii,M.hupehensis,and M.kansuensis,respectively.In addition to M.sieversii,M.kansuensis and M.sikkimensis may have also played a role in the origin and evolution of some Chinese apples.展开更多
Background Globally,the cultivation of cotton is constrained by its tendency for extended periods of growth.Early maturity plays a potential role in rainfed-based multiple cropping system especially in the current era...Background Globally,the cultivation of cotton is constrained by its tendency for extended periods of growth.Early maturity plays a potential role in rainfed-based multiple cropping system especially in the current era of climate change.In the current study,a set of 20 diverse Gossypium hirsutum genotypes were evaluated in two crop seasons with three planting densities and assessed for 11 morphological traits related to early maturity.The study aimed to identify genotype(s)that mature rapidly and accomplish well under diverse environmental conditions based on the two robust multivariate techniques called multi-trait stability index(MTSI)and multi-trait genotype-ideotype distance index(MGIDI).Results MTSI analysis revealed that out of the 20 genotypes,three genotypes,viz.,NNDC-30,A-2,and S-32 accomplished well in terms of early maturity traits in two seasons.Furthermore,three genotypes were selected using MGIDI method for each planting densities with a selection intensity of 15%.The strengths and weaknesses of the genotypes selected based on MGIDI method highlighted that the breeders could focus on developing early-maturing genotypes with specific traits such as days to first flower and boll opening.The selected genotypes exhibited positive genetic gains for traits related to earliness and a successful harvest during the first and second pickings.However,there were negative gains for traits related to flowering and boll opening.Conclusion The study identified three genotypes exhibiting early maturity and accomplished well under different planting densities.The multivariate methods(MTSI and MGIDI)serve as novel approaches for selecting desired genotypes in plant breeding programs,especially across various growing environments.These methods offer exclusive benefits and can easily construe and minimize multicollinearity issues.展开更多
Globally,type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is one of the most common metabolic disorders.T2DM physiopathology is influenced by complex interrelationships between genetic,metabolic and lifestyle factors(including diet),whi...Globally,type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is one of the most common metabolic disorders.T2DM physiopathology is influenced by complex interrelationships between genetic,metabolic and lifestyle factors(including diet),which differ between populations and geographic regions.In fact,excessive consumptions of high fat/high sugar foods generally increase the risk of developing T2DM,whereas habitual intakes of plant-based healthy diets usually exert a protective effect.Moreover,genomic studies have allowed the characterization of sequence DNA variants across the human genome,some of which may affect gene expression and protein functions relevant for glucose homeostasis.This comprehensive literature review covers the impact of gene-diet interactions on T2DM susceptibility and disease progression,some of which have demonstrated a value as biomarkers of personal responses to certain nutritional interventions.Also,novel genotype-based dietary strategies have been developed for improving T2DM control in comparison to general lifestyle recommendations.Furthermore,progresses in other omics areas(epigenomics,metagenomics,proteomics,and metabolomics)are improving current understanding of genetic insights in T2DM clinical outcomes.Although more investigation is still needed,the analysis of the genetic make-up may help to decipher new paradigms in the pathophysiology of T2DM as well as offer further opportunities to personalize the screening,prevention,diagnosis,management,and prognosis of T2DM through precision nutrition.展开更多
Hepatitis E virus(HEV)is hyperendemic in South Asia and Africa accounting for half of total Global HEV burden.There are eight genotypes of HEV.Among them,the four common ones known to infect humans,genotypes 1 and 2 a...Hepatitis E virus(HEV)is hyperendemic in South Asia and Africa accounting for half of total Global HEV burden.There are eight genotypes of HEV.Among them,the four common ones known to infect humans,genotypes 1 and 2 are prevalent in the developing world and genotypes 3 and 4 are causing challenge in the industrialized world.Asymptomatic HEV viremia in the general population,especially among blood donors,has been reported in the literature worldwide.The clinical implications related to this asymptomatic viremia are unclear and need further exploration.Detection of viremia due to HEV genotype 1 infection,apparently among healthy blood donors is also reported without much knowledge about its infection rate.Similarly,while HEV genotype 3 is known to be transmitted via blood transfusion in humans and has been subjected to screening in many European nations,instances of transmission have also been documented albeit without significant clinical consequences.Epidemiology of HEV genotype 1 in endemic areas often show waxing and waning pattern.Occasional sporadic occurrence of HEV infection interrupted by outbreaks have been frequently seen.In absence of known animal reservoir,where HEV exists in between outbreak is a mystery that needs further exploration.However,occurrence of asymptomatic HEV viremia due to HEV genotype 1 during epidemiologically quiescent period may explain that this phenomenon may act as a dynamic reservoir.Since HEV genotype 1 infection cannot cause chronicity,subclinical transient infection and transmission of virus might be the reason it sustains in interepidemic period.This might be the similar phenomenon with SARS COVID-19 corona virus infection which is circulating worldwide in distinct phases with peaks and plateaus despite vaccination against it.In view of existing evidence,we propose the concept of“Dynamic Human Reservoir.”Quiescent subclinical infection of HEV without any clinical consequences and subsequent transmission may contribute to the existence of the virus in a community.The potential for transmitting HEV infection by asymptomatic HEV infected individuals by fecal shedding of virus has not been reported in literature.This missing link may be a key to Pandora's box in understanding epidemiology of HEV infection in genotype 1 predominant region.展开更多
Objective To comprehensively examine the molecular epidemiological characteristics of human rhinovirus(HRV)in Beijing.Methods A total of 7,151 children and adults with acute respiratory tract infections(ARTIs)were rec...Objective To comprehensively examine the molecular epidemiological characteristics of human rhinovirus(HRV)in Beijing.Methods A total of 7,151 children and adults with acute respiratory tract infections(ARTIs)were recruited from 35 sentinel hospitals in Beijing between 2018 and 2022.Their respiratory samples were obtained,and epidemiological and clinical data were collected.Nucleic acid testing for 11 respiratory pathogens,including HRV,was performed on the specimens.We sequenced VP4/VP2 or 5’UTR of HRV isolates to identify their genotypes using phylogenetic analyses.Results HRV was detected in 462(6.5%)cases.A total of 105 HRV genotypes were successfully identified in 359(77.7%)specimens,comprising 247(68.8%)with HRV-A,42(11.7%)with HRV-B,and 70(19.5%)with HRV-C.No predominant genotype was observed.HRV was prevalent year-round with two weak peaks in spring and autumn.HRV detection declined gradually between 2018 and 2022,with seven genotypes disappearing and five genotypes emerging.HRV detection rate decreased by age without resurge among old people.HRV-C was more common among children aged less than 5 years with severe community-acquired pneumonia compared to HRV-A and HRV-B.Adults infected with HRV-B had higher rates of hospitalization,intensive care unit admission,and complications than those infected with HRV-A and HRV-C.Conclusion HRV epidemics in Beijing were highly dispersed in genotypes,which probably resulted in a high prevalence of HRV infection,attenuated its seasonality,and made it more difficult to establish effective population immunity.展开更多
Objective Genotypes(G)1,3,and 5 of the Japanese encephalitis virus(JEV)have been isolated in China,but the dominant genotype circulating in Chinese coastal areas remains unknown.We searched for G5 JEV-infected cases a...Objective Genotypes(G)1,3,and 5 of the Japanese encephalitis virus(JEV)have been isolated in China,but the dominant genotype circulating in Chinese coastal areas remains unknown.We searched for G5 JEV-infected cases and attempted to elucidate which JEV genotype was most closely related to human Japanese encephalitis(JE)in the coastal provinces of China.Methods In this study,we collected serum specimens from patients with JE in three coastal provinces of China(Guangdong,Zhejiang,and Shandong)from 2018 to 2020 and conducted JEV cross-neutralization tests against G1,G3,and G5.Results Acute serum specimens from clinically reported JE cases were obtained for laboratory confirmation from hospitals in Shandong(92 patients),Zhejiang(192 patients),and Guangdong(77 patients),China,from 2018 to 2020.Seventy of the 361 serum specimens were laboratory-confirmed to be infected with JEV.Two cases were confirmed to be infected with G1 JEV,32 with G3 JEV,and two with G5 JEV.Conclusion G3 was the primary infection genotype among JE cases with a definite infection genotype,and the infection caused by G5 JEV was confirmed serologically in China.展开更多
Objective:To explore the correlation between genotypes of Orientia(O.)tsutsugamushi and clinical characteristics of scrub typhus patients.Methods:Clinical data of patients with scrub typhus admitted to different types...Objective:To explore the correlation between genotypes of Orientia(O.)tsutsugamushi and clinical characteristics of scrub typhus patients.Methods:Clinical data of patients with scrub typhus admitted to different types of medical institutions in Guangzhou from September 2012 to December 2016 were collected using medical records.Demographic data,clinical manifestations,as well as hematological and biochemical indicators of patients infected with different genotypes were analyzed and compared.Results:A total of 192 patients were included in this study,including 121 patients with Karp genotype of O.tsutsugamushi infection(63.0%),36 patients with Gilliam genotype(19.0%),23 patients with Kato genotype(12.0%),and 12 patients with TA763 genotype(6.0%)infection.The median value of albumin in patients with Karp genotype infection was significantly lower than that of Gilliam-infected patients(P=0.032).Patients with Karp genotype infection had a significantly longer hospital stay(9 days)than those with Gilliam genotype(7 days)(P=0.009)and Kato genotype infection(6 days)(P=0.005).Karp-infected patients also represented for the largest number of patients with complicated organ involvement(88/133,66.2%).Furthermore,Karp-infected patients had higher risk of developing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome(18.2%)and requiring intensive care unit treatment(15.9%).Besides,patients with Gilliam genotype(8 days)and TA763 genotype infection(7.5 days)had shorter fever duration than those with Karp genotype(9 days)and Kato genotype(9 days)infection,respectively.Conclusions:Genotypes of Orientia tsutsugamushi were associated with varying clinical manifestations,organ involvement,and treatment outcomes,suggesting that genotypes ranged in virulence.展开更多
The manuscript explores the complex interplay between groundnut genotypes,salt tolerance and hormonal influence,shedding light on the dynamic responses of three specific groundnut genotypes,KDG-128,TG-37 A and GG-20,t...The manuscript explores the complex interplay between groundnut genotypes,salt tolerance and hormonal influence,shedding light on the dynamic responses of three specific groundnut genotypes,KDG-128,TG-37 A and GG-20,to salt treatments and gibberellic acid(GA3).The study encompasses germination,plant growth,total protein content and oil content as key parameters.Through comprehensive analysis,it identifies TG-37 A and KDG-128 as salt-tolerant genotypes,and GG-20 as salt-susceptible genotypes,which highlighting the potential for targeted breeding efforts to develop more resilient groundnut varieties.Moreover,the quantification of protein and oil content under different treatments provides vital data for optimizing nutritional profiles in groundnut cultivars.Principal Component Analysis(PCA) underscores the significance of the first principal component(PC1)in explaining the majority of variance,capturing primary trends and differences in plant length.Analysis of Variance(ANOVA) and hierarchical analysis confirm the presence of statistically significant differences in protein and oil content among the genotypes.Pearson's correlation coefficient matrix analysis reveals strong positive correlations between plant length and protein content,plant length and oil content,and a moderately positive correlation between protein content and oil content.These findings provide valuable insights into groundnut physiology,salt tolerance,and nutritional composition,with implications for future research in sustainable agriculture and crop improvement.展开更多
Seed germination with selenium(Se)is promising for producing Se-biofortified foods.Mungbean(Vigna radiata(L.)Wilczek)sprout is freshly eaten as a salad dressed with sauce,making it superior for Se biofortification.Since...Seed germination with selenium(Se)is promising for producing Se-biofortified foods.Mungbean(Vigna radiata(L.)Wilczek)sprout is freshly eaten as a salad dressed with sauce,making it superior for Se biofortification.Since the Se safety range for the human body is extremely narrow,it is imperative to evaluate the genotypic responses of mungbean sprouts to Se.This study evaluated the Se enrichment capacity and interaction withflavonoids and antioxidant systems in sprouts of 20 mungbean germplasms.Selenium treatment was done by immersing mung-bean seeds in 20μM sodium selenite solution for 8 h.Afterward,the biomass,Se amounts,flavonoid(particularly vitexin and isovitexin)contents,antioxidant capacity,and key biosynthetic gene expressions were measured.Sprout Se content was 2.0-7.0μg g^(-1) DW among the 20 mungbean germplasms.Selenium treatment differentially affected the biomass,totalflavonoid,vitexin,isovitexin,antioxidant enzyme activities,and antioxidant capacities of the mungbean germplasms.Eight germplasms showed increased biomass(p<0.05),the highest increasing by 127%,but 13 did not phenotypically respond to Se treatment.Seven and six germplasms showed varied levels of vitexin and isovitexin increment after Se treatment,the highest measuring 2.67-and 2.87-folds for vitexin and isovitexin,respectively.Two mungbeanflavonoid biosynthesis genes,chalcone synthase(VrCHS)and chalcone isomerase(VrCHI)were significantly up-regulated in the germplasms with increased vitexin and isovitexin levels(p<0.05).Moreover,Se enrichment capacity was significantly correlated with the vitexin,isovitexin,and antiox-idant capacities.In conclusion,mungbean sprouts could be a useful Se-biofortified food,but the Se enrichment capacity and nutritional response must be determined for each germplasm before commercialization.展开更多
Tea estates in Bangladesh are currently experiencing frequent waterlogging stress due to heavy rainfall or flooding under changing climate scenarios.The development of waterlogging-tolerant tea cultivars is,therefore,...Tea estates in Bangladesh are currently experiencing frequent waterlogging stress due to heavy rainfall or flooding under changing climate scenarios.The development of waterlogging-tolerant tea cultivars is,therefore,crucial for sustainable tea production with increased yield in waterlogging-affected areas.In this study,a total of two hundred tea genotypes were screened for waterlogging tolerance based on yield and quality potentials.Tea genotypes were raised at the nursery and evaluated with 13 traits at the seedling and mature stages.Descriptive and multivariate analysis of the recorded data of measured traits were performed for clustering the studied genotypes in relation to their yield and quality potential.The 200 tea genotypes were categorized into six clusters and the measured traits were classified into two groups.Cluster-5 comprised 46 closely related tea genotypes whereas other clusters-Cluster-1,2,3,4,and 6 contained 39,20,24,29,and 42 genotypes,respectively.PCA-biplot showed that the first two principal components(PC 1 and PC 2)cumulatively described 56.9%of total variations.From the genetic diversity analysis,the characteristics like green leaf yield(GLY),plucking points(PP),spreading of bush frame(SBF),plucking interval(PI),dormancy period(DR),black tea quality score(QSB),fermentation rate(SF)and number of pubescence(NP)exhibited high to moderate heritability,indicating to consider these traits as selection criteria for tea breeding program.The trait GLY showed a strong positive correlation with PP,and SBF and a negative association with PI and DR.The key quality trait,QSB had a positive correlation with SF and NP.Based on these studied descriptors,a total of 11 tea genotypes were selected,found potential for waterlogging tolerance,and can be considered for varietal improvement programs.展开更多
基金funded by grants from the National Key R&D Project(2023YFD1400201-02,2023YFD1400203-02)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31870137)+1 种基金the National Transgenic Research Project(2015ZX08001-002)the Key R&D Project of Guangdong Province(2022B0202060005).
文摘Asian rice comprises two major subspecies:Xian(X)and Geng(G),and the diverged resistance genes(R)have provided a foundation for breeding improved cultivars to control rice blast disease.After conducting two-phase allele mining using six updated FNP marker systems,the functional haplotypes at Pit,Pib,and Pi63 strictly diverged into the X-populations and were defined as X-R loci,while those at Pi54,Pi37,and Pi36 into the G-populations as G-R loci.The genic diversity at the three X-R loci(16 alleles)was twofold higher than that at the three G-R loci(8 alleles),and the allelic diversity in the Southern region(21 alleles)was nearly double that in the Northeastern region(11 alleles).Both observations reflect a significant difference in genetic diversity between X-and G-populations,and indicate that the effective R-genes mainly originated from X-subspecies.Based on the allelic structures characterized by a set of 10 parameters,8 and 16 alleles were respectively recognized as favorable and promising ones for the regional breeding programs.The genotypic structures of the two regional populations were almost different,indicating that the diverged alleles have been further assembled into two series of regional genotypes through long-term breeding programs,despite the presence of one-third of region-common alleles.The genotypic diversity in the Southern region(55 genotypes)was nearly twice as high as that in the Northeastern region(28),which perfectly reflects the aforementioned differences in both genic and allelic diversities.After analyzing the genotypic structures using a set of 13 parameters,4 and 23 genotypes,respectively,can be recommended as the favorable and promising ones for the regional breeding programs.The case study serves as a concrete sample of how to identify the favorable and promising alleles and genotypes,and beneficial parents based their comprehensive population structures for gene-designed breeding.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82230065,No.82371974 and No.82272009.
文摘Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(HCM)is the most common genetic cardiovascular disease,mostly inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.It is a global heart disease with complex clinical phenotypes and gene expression.The prevalence rate in the population is 1:500-1:200.This article mainly introduces the diagnostic criteria,pathological manifestations,and genetic basis of HCM,which is the leading cause of sudden death in adolescents and athletes due to exercise,with 60%-70%showing familial clustering.It also discusses the latest progress in the relationship between different genotypes and clinical phenotypes of HCM pa-tients.
基金supported by Xiamen University,which played a key role in the collection and analysis of the datafunded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(grants 82341031,82173584,and 82222062)+2 种基金Major Research Plan of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant 92269205)Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Jiangsu Province(grant BK20220064)Jiangsu Provincial Key Project of Science and Technology Plan(grants BE2021738 and BE2023601)。
文摘Background:Human papillomavirus(HPV)infection is a major risk factor of cervical cancer.This study assessed the prevalence and distribution of HPV genotypes in women with cervical or vaginal lesions in Jiangsu Province,China.Methods:A total of 2120 healthy women aged 18–45 years were screened between 2012 and 2013 and 6171 healthy women aged18–45 years were screened between 2020 and 2021 in Jiangsu Province.Cervical specimens collected from each woman were first tested using the HPV DNA enzyme immunoassay method,and positive samples were further tested using the reverse hybridization line probe assay.Differences in HPV prevalence and genotype distribution were compared between women with cervical and vaginal lesions identified during 2 rounds of cross-sectional screening.To account for differences in age composition between the 2 studies,the standardized prevalence of HPV positivity was calculated using the sum of the total number of women diagnosed with cervical or vaginal lesions during both periods as the standard group.Results:Overall,40 women(1.89%)were diagnosed with cervical or vaginal lesions through biopsy during 2012–2013,and 110(1.78%)were diagnosed during 2020–2021.Among women with lesions,the standardized HPV positivity rates were 98.41%in 2012–2013 and99.24%in 2020–2021.Most cases were caused by high-risk HPV,which accounted for 87.18%of the total infections during 2012–2013and 89.91%of those in 2020–2021,with standardized positivity rates of 86.44%and 88.75%,respectively.The standardized positivity rates for single infections were 62.35%in 2012–2013 and 74.95%in 2020–2021.The top 5 high-risk HPV genotypes were HPV type 16(HPV16;29.01%),52(20.63%),18(14.28%),58(13.71%),and 33(12.12%)in 2012–2013,and HPV16(36.95%),58(22.18%),52(13.25%),31(7.63%),and 51(6.81%)in 2020–2021.The standardized positivity rate for HPV18 decreased from 14.28%in2012–2013 to 1.15%in 2020–2021.Among women with cervical or vaginal lesions,the highest proportion was observed in the 36-to 45-year group during 2012–2013,reaching 52.50%,and in the 26-to 35-year group during 2020–2021,peaking at 59.10%.Conclusions:In Jiangsu Province,no significant changes in HPV prevalence among women with cervical or vaginal lesions were observed during 2012–2013 and 2020–2021;however,the distribution of HPV genotypes had changed.
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFD1800100)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32272982)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(Grant No.23ZR1477100).
文摘Dear editor,As of 2023,the domestic cat population in China reached 65 million,surpassing dogs to become the most numerous companion animal in the country.Feline calicivirus(FCV)infection,one of the three most prevalent infectious diseases in cats,poses a severe threat to feline health.FCV,classified under the Caliciviridae family(genus Vesivirus).
基金funded by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFE0139400)the Egyptian-Chinese Research Fund,and Science,Technology&Innovation Funding Authority Egypt(Grant No.46512)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.261143470).
文摘Salt stress is a critical factor affecting the growth and yield of rice.Egypt,the largest rice producer in North Africa and the Middle East,is facing contrasting challenges related to salinity in its agroecosystems.In this study,we compared the salt-induced responses among three rice varieties:Giza 176(Egyptian variety),Kaituodao(Chinese variety),and Pokkali(Sri Lanka variety,used as control)under normal and saline stress(100 mmol/L NaCl)conditions at two seedling stages through RNA-seq expression analysis.Giza 176 displayed a salt tolerance score of 7 on the SES(Standard Evaluation Score).Its transcriptome showed dynamic changes,with the number of upregulated genes increasing from 180 to 735,and downregulated genes increasing from 918 to 2930 from the one-week to two-week stress stages,with activated pathways in ion transport,reactive oxygen species(ROS)scavenging,and protein biosynthesis.
基金supported by the projects of National Virus Resource Center(NVRC-PY-03,E1YZ020501)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2022CFB564)+4 种基金Foundation of Hubei Provincial Health Commission(WJ2023M108)National Basic Science Data Sharing Platform(no.2018ZX10101004)National Basic Science Data Sharing Service Platform(no.NBSDC-DB-13)the International Cooperation Base of Hubei Province for Infection and Immunitysupported by Outstanding Medical Young Scholars of Hubei Province and Wuhan Young and Middle-aged Medical Backbone Talent Program.
文摘Acute respiratory tract infections(ARTIs)are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide.Human adenovirus(HAdV)infections are estimated to account for at least 5%of pediatric ARTIs.The circulated genotypes of HAdV and the correlation between genotype and clinical manifestations in Wuhan,China,before and after the complete relaxation of nonpharmaceutical interventions against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2,remain unknown.Here,101 HAdV strains were isolated from throat swab samples collected from hospitalized children with ARTIs who tested positive for HAdV nucleic acid.Of these,sixty-six strains from 2022 to twenty-three strains from 2023 were successfully genotyped and subjected to phylogenetic analysis based on the hexon,penton base,and fiber genes.Six genotypes,B3,C1,C2,C5,C104,and C108 were identified.HAdV-B3(84.85%)was the most prevalent type in 2022,while HAdV-C(86.96%),including C1,C2,C108,and C104,was the most prevalent in 2023.These strains were phylogenetically related to strains from Japan,China,and the United States in recent years.When comparing clinical characteristics,pediatric patients infected with B3,C1,C2,C5,C104,or C108 exhibited similar clinical manifestations,primarily fever and cough,but varying interleukin(IL)-10 levels.In conclusion,from June 2022 to September 2023,the circulated genotypes of HAdV in Wuhan included B3,C1,C2,C108,C5,and C104.The endemic pattern of HAdV in Wuhan,China,shifted from species B as the dominant type in 2022 to species C in 2023.
文摘Background:In 2021,the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics(ACMG)recommended reporting actionable genotypes in 73 genes associated with diseases for which preventive or therapeutic measures are available.Evaluations of the association of actionable genotypes in these genes with life span are currently lacking.Methods:We assessed the prevalence of coding and splice variants in genes on the ACMG Secondary Findings,version 3.0(ACMG SF v3.0),list in the genomes of 57,933 Icelanders.We assigned pathogenicity to all reviewed variants using reported evidence in the ClinVar database,the frequency of variants,and their associations with disease to create a manually curated set of actionable genotypes(variants).We assessed the relationship between these genotypes and life span and further examined the specific causes of death among carriers.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFF1000901)the Hubei Agricultural Research System(grant number HBHZD-ZB-2020-005)+3 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(grant number 2021YFD1800101-2)Hubei Hongshan Laboratory(No.2022 hszd023)Project 2662023DKPY004supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘African swine fever(ASF)is a highly fatal hemorrhagic disease afecting domestic pigs caused by African swine fever virus(ASFV).Genetic analysis of ASFV isolates to date has identifed 24 geographically related genotypes with various subgroups,but only genotype I and II ASFVs have been reported outside Africa.ASFV genotype II and genotype I viruses were reported in China in 2018 and 2021,respectively.In this study,unique and highly conserved noncoding regions were found between MGF_505-9R and MGF_505-10R in the 188 genomes of ASFV genotypes I and II.A pair of primers was designed on the basis of this region.By optimizing the reaction system and conditions,a SYBR Green I fuorescence PCR assay that can distinguish between ASFV genotypes I and II was established,and the sensitivity,reproducibility and specifcity were evaluated.The detection limit was 1 TCID_(50)/0.1 mL for both genotypes,with no cross-reactivity observed with other common pig pathogens.The intra-and interbatch variation coefcients were both less than 1.2%.Clinical sample detection analysis revealed 47 positive cases out of 100,including 3 for genotype I and 44 for genotype II,aligning with results from the WOAH-recommended and national standard methods.The method developed in this study allows for the diferentiation of ASFV genotypes I and II without the need for genome sequencing,ofering a convenient and rapid approach for ASFV detection and genotype identifcation.
基金Supported by the Clinical Research Fellowship Grant from the Wellcome Trust,United Kingdom,No.227516/Z/23/Z.
文摘BACKGROUND Hepatitis C virus(HCV)is a blood-borne virus which globally affects around 79 million people and is associated with high morbidity and mortality.Chronic infection leads to cirrhosis in a large proportion of patients and often causes hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)in people with cirrhosis.Of the 6 HCV genotypes(G1-G6),genotype-3 accounts for 17.9%of infections.HCV genotype-3 responds least well to directly-acting antivirals and patients with genotype-3 infection are at increased risk of HCC even if they do not have cirrhosis.AIM To systematically review and critically appraise all risk factors for HCC secondary to HCV-G3 in all settings.Consequently,we studied possible risk factors for HCC due to HCV-G3 in the literature from 1946 to 2023.METHODS This systematic review aimed to synthesise existing and published studies of risk factors for HCC secondary to HCV genotype-3 and evaluate their strengths and limitations.We searched Web of Science,Medline,EMBASE,and CENTRAL for publications reporting risk factors for HCC due to HCV genotype-3 in all settings,1946-2023.RESULTS Four thousand one hundred and forty-four records were identified from the four databases with 260 records removed as duplicates.Three thousand eight hundred and eighty-four records were screened with 3514 excluded.Three hundred and seventy-one full-texts were assessed for eligibility with seven studies included for analysis.Of the seven studies,three studies were retrospective case-control trials,two retrospective cohort studies,one a prospective cohort study and one a cross-sectional study design.All were based in hospital settings with four in Pakistan,two in South Korea and one in the United States.The total number of participants were 9621 of which 167 developed HCC(1.7%).All seven studies found cirrhosis to be a risk factor for HCC secondary to HCV genotype-3 followed by higher age(five-studies),with two studies each showing male sex,high alpha feto-protein,directly-acting antivirals treatment and achievement of sustained virologic response as risk factors for developing HCC.CONCLUSION Although,studies have shown that HCV genotype-3 infection is an independent risk factor for end-stage liver disease,HCC,and liver-related death,there is a lack of evidence for specific risk factors for HCC secondary to HCV genotype-3.Only cirrhosis and age have demonstrated an association;however,the number of studies is very small,and more research is required to investigate risk factors for HCC secondary to HCV genotype-3.
基金Supported by Rumah Program 2024 of Research Organization for Health,National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia2023 Grant of The Fondazione Veronesi,Milan,Italy(Caecilia H C Sukowati)2023/2024 Postdoctoral Fellowship of The Manajemen Talenta,Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional,Indonesia(Sri Jayanti).
文摘Hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection is a major player in chronic hepatitis B that may lead to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).HBV genetics are diverse where it is classified into at least 9 genotypes(A to I)and 1 putative genotype(J),each with specific geographical distribution and possible different clinical outcomes in the patient.This diversity may be associated with the precision medicine for HBV-related HCC and the success of therapeutical approaches against HCC,related to different pathogenicity of the virus and host response.This Editorial discusses recent updates on whether the classification of HBV genetic diversity is still valid in terms of viral oncogenicity to the HCC and its precision medicine,in addition to the recent advances in cellular and molecular biology technologies.
基金financially supported by the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program(CAASASTIP-2021-RIP-02)。
文摘Identification of the S genotype of Malus plants will greatly promote the discovery of new genes,the cultivation and production of apple,the breeding of new varieties,and the origin and evolution of self-incompatibility in Malus plants.In this experiment,88 Malus germplasm resources,such as Aihuahong,Xishuhaitang,and Reguanzi,were used as materials.Seven gene-specific primer combinations were used in the genotype identification.PCR amplification using leaf DNA produced a single S-RNase gene fragment in all materials.The results revealed that 70 of the identified materials obtained a complete S-RNase genotype,while only one S-RNase gene was found in 18 of them.Through homology comparison and analysis,13 S-RNase genotypes were obtained:S_(1)S_(2)(Aihuahong,etc.),S_(1)S_(28)(Xixian Haitang,etc.),S_(1)S_(51)(Hebei Pingdinghaitang),S_(1)S_(3)(Xiangyangcun Daguo,etc.),S_(2)S_(3)(Zhaiyehaitang,etc.),S_(3)S_(51)(Xishan 1),S_(3)S_(28)(Huangselihaerde,etc.),S_(2)S_(28)(Honghaitang,etc.),S_(4)S_(28)(Bo 11),S_(7)S_(28)(Jiuquan Shaguo),S_(10)S_e(Dongchengguan 13),S_(10)S_(21)(Dongxiangjiao)and S_(3)S_(51)(Xiongyue Haitang).Simultaneously,the frequency of the S gene in the tested materials was analyzed.The findings revealed that different S genes had varying frequencies in Malus resources,as well as varying frequencies between intraspecific and interspecific.S_(3) had the highest frequency of 68.18%,followed by S_(1)(42.04%).In addition,the phylogenetic tree and origin evolution analysis revealed that the S gene differentiation was completed prior to the formation of various apple species,that cultivated species also evolved new S genes,and that the S_(50) gene is the oldest S allele in Malus plants.The S_(1),S_(29),and S_(33) genes in apple-cultivated species,on the other hand,may have originated in M.sieversii,M.hupehensis,and M.kansuensis,respectively.In addition to M.sieversii,M.kansuensis and M.sikkimensis may have also played a role in the origin and evolution of some Chinese apples.
文摘Background Globally,the cultivation of cotton is constrained by its tendency for extended periods of growth.Early maturity plays a potential role in rainfed-based multiple cropping system especially in the current era of climate change.In the current study,a set of 20 diverse Gossypium hirsutum genotypes were evaluated in two crop seasons with three planting densities and assessed for 11 morphological traits related to early maturity.The study aimed to identify genotype(s)that mature rapidly and accomplish well under diverse environmental conditions based on the two robust multivariate techniques called multi-trait stability index(MTSI)and multi-trait genotype-ideotype distance index(MGIDI).Results MTSI analysis revealed that out of the 20 genotypes,three genotypes,viz.,NNDC-30,A-2,and S-32 accomplished well in terms of early maturity traits in two seasons.Furthermore,three genotypes were selected using MGIDI method for each planting densities with a selection intensity of 15%.The strengths and weaknesses of the genotypes selected based on MGIDI method highlighted that the breeders could focus on developing early-maturing genotypes with specific traits such as days to first flower and boll opening.The selected genotypes exhibited positive genetic gains for traits related to earliness and a successful harvest during the first and second pickings.However,there were negative gains for traits related to flowering and boll opening.Conclusion The study identified three genotypes exhibiting early maturity and accomplished well under different planting densities.The multivariate methods(MTSI and MGIDI)serve as novel approaches for selecting desired genotypes in plant breeding programs,especially across various growing environments.These methods offer exclusive benefits and can easily construe and minimize multicollinearity issues.
文摘Globally,type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is one of the most common metabolic disorders.T2DM physiopathology is influenced by complex interrelationships between genetic,metabolic and lifestyle factors(including diet),which differ between populations and geographic regions.In fact,excessive consumptions of high fat/high sugar foods generally increase the risk of developing T2DM,whereas habitual intakes of plant-based healthy diets usually exert a protective effect.Moreover,genomic studies have allowed the characterization of sequence DNA variants across the human genome,some of which may affect gene expression and protein functions relevant for glucose homeostasis.This comprehensive literature review covers the impact of gene-diet interactions on T2DM susceptibility and disease progression,some of which have demonstrated a value as biomarkers of personal responses to certain nutritional interventions.Also,novel genotype-based dietary strategies have been developed for improving T2DM control in comparison to general lifestyle recommendations.Furthermore,progresses in other omics areas(epigenomics,metagenomics,proteomics,and metabolomics)are improving current understanding of genetic insights in T2DM clinical outcomes.Although more investigation is still needed,the analysis of the genetic make-up may help to decipher new paradigms in the pathophysiology of T2DM as well as offer further opportunities to personalize the screening,prevention,diagnosis,management,and prognosis of T2DM through precision nutrition.
文摘Hepatitis E virus(HEV)is hyperendemic in South Asia and Africa accounting for half of total Global HEV burden.There are eight genotypes of HEV.Among them,the four common ones known to infect humans,genotypes 1 and 2 are prevalent in the developing world and genotypes 3 and 4 are causing challenge in the industrialized world.Asymptomatic HEV viremia in the general population,especially among blood donors,has been reported in the literature worldwide.The clinical implications related to this asymptomatic viremia are unclear and need further exploration.Detection of viremia due to HEV genotype 1 infection,apparently among healthy blood donors is also reported without much knowledge about its infection rate.Similarly,while HEV genotype 3 is known to be transmitted via blood transfusion in humans and has been subjected to screening in many European nations,instances of transmission have also been documented albeit without significant clinical consequences.Epidemiology of HEV genotype 1 in endemic areas often show waxing and waning pattern.Occasional sporadic occurrence of HEV infection interrupted by outbreaks have been frequently seen.In absence of known animal reservoir,where HEV exists in between outbreak is a mystery that needs further exploration.However,occurrence of asymptomatic HEV viremia due to HEV genotype 1 during epidemiologically quiescent period may explain that this phenomenon may act as a dynamic reservoir.Since HEV genotype 1 infection cannot cause chronicity,subclinical transient infection and transmission of virus might be the reason it sustains in interepidemic period.This might be the similar phenomenon with SARS COVID-19 corona virus infection which is circulating worldwide in distinct phases with peaks and plateaus despite vaccination against it.In view of existing evidence,we propose the concept of“Dynamic Human Reservoir.”Quiescent subclinical infection of HEV without any clinical consequences and subsequent transmission may contribute to the existence of the virus in a community.The potential for transmitting HEV infection by asymptomatic HEV infected individuals by fecal shedding of virus has not been reported in literature.This missing link may be a key to Pandora's box in understanding epidemiology of HEV infection in genotype 1 predominant region.
基金supported by the the National Major Science and Technology Project for Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases of China(2017ZX10103004)。
文摘Objective To comprehensively examine the molecular epidemiological characteristics of human rhinovirus(HRV)in Beijing.Methods A total of 7,151 children and adults with acute respiratory tract infections(ARTIs)were recruited from 35 sentinel hospitals in Beijing between 2018 and 2022.Their respiratory samples were obtained,and epidemiological and clinical data were collected.Nucleic acid testing for 11 respiratory pathogens,including HRV,was performed on the specimens.We sequenced VP4/VP2 or 5’UTR of HRV isolates to identify their genotypes using phylogenetic analyses.Results HRV was detected in 462(6.5%)cases.A total of 105 HRV genotypes were successfully identified in 359(77.7%)specimens,comprising 247(68.8%)with HRV-A,42(11.7%)with HRV-B,and 70(19.5%)with HRV-C.No predominant genotype was observed.HRV was prevalent year-round with two weak peaks in spring and autumn.HRV detection declined gradually between 2018 and 2022,with seven genotypes disappearing and five genotypes emerging.HRV detection rate decreased by age without resurge among old people.HRV-C was more common among children aged less than 5 years with severe community-acquired pneumonia compared to HRV-A and HRV-B.Adults infected with HRV-B had higher rates of hospitalization,intensive care unit admission,and complications than those infected with HRV-A and HRV-C.Conclusion HRV epidemics in Beijing were highly dispersed in genotypes,which probably resulted in a high prevalence of HRV infection,attenuated its seasonality,and made it more difficult to establish effective population immunity.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program[2022YFC2302700].
文摘Objective Genotypes(G)1,3,and 5 of the Japanese encephalitis virus(JEV)have been isolated in China,but the dominant genotype circulating in Chinese coastal areas remains unknown.We searched for G5 JEV-infected cases and attempted to elucidate which JEV genotype was most closely related to human Japanese encephalitis(JE)in the coastal provinces of China.Methods In this study,we collected serum specimens from patients with JE in three coastal provinces of China(Guangdong,Zhejiang,and Shandong)from 2018 to 2020 and conducted JEV cross-neutralization tests against G1,G3,and G5.Results Acute serum specimens from clinically reported JE cases were obtained for laboratory confirmation from hospitals in Shandong(92 patients),Zhejiang(192 patients),and Guangdong(77 patients),China,from 2018 to 2020.Seventy of the 361 serum specimens were laboratory-confirmed to be infected with JEV.Two cases were confirmed to be infected with G1 JEV,32 with G3 JEV,and two with G5 JEV.Conclusion G3 was the primary infection genotype among JE cases with a definite infection genotype,and the infection caused by G5 JEV was confirmed serologically in China.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Plan Grant of Guangzhou(grant number 202102080035)the Guangzhou Health and Family Planning Science and Technology Project Western Medicine-general Guidance Project(20221A011067)+2 种基金the Basic Research Project of Key Laboratory of Guangzhou(grant number 202102100001)the Key Project of Medicine Discipline of Guangzhou(grant number 2021-2023-12)the Guangzhou Health Science and Technology Project(grant number 20221A011066).
文摘Objective:To explore the correlation between genotypes of Orientia(O.)tsutsugamushi and clinical characteristics of scrub typhus patients.Methods:Clinical data of patients with scrub typhus admitted to different types of medical institutions in Guangzhou from September 2012 to December 2016 were collected using medical records.Demographic data,clinical manifestations,as well as hematological and biochemical indicators of patients infected with different genotypes were analyzed and compared.Results:A total of 192 patients were included in this study,including 121 patients with Karp genotype of O.tsutsugamushi infection(63.0%),36 patients with Gilliam genotype(19.0%),23 patients with Kato genotype(12.0%),and 12 patients with TA763 genotype(6.0%)infection.The median value of albumin in patients with Karp genotype infection was significantly lower than that of Gilliam-infected patients(P=0.032).Patients with Karp genotype infection had a significantly longer hospital stay(9 days)than those with Gilliam genotype(7 days)(P=0.009)and Kato genotype infection(6 days)(P=0.005).Karp-infected patients also represented for the largest number of patients with complicated organ involvement(88/133,66.2%).Furthermore,Karp-infected patients had higher risk of developing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome(18.2%)and requiring intensive care unit treatment(15.9%).Besides,patients with Gilliam genotype(8 days)and TA763 genotype infection(7.5 days)had shorter fever duration than those with Karp genotype(9 days)and Kato genotype(9 days)infection,respectively.Conclusions:Genotypes of Orientia tsutsugamushi were associated with varying clinical manifestations,organ involvement,and treatment outcomes,suggesting that genotypes ranged in virulence.
基金Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University for providing support through the SCORE(Scheme for Concurrent Research Enhancement-2023),Department of Life Sciences,Junagadh.
文摘The manuscript explores the complex interplay between groundnut genotypes,salt tolerance and hormonal influence,shedding light on the dynamic responses of three specific groundnut genotypes,KDG-128,TG-37 A and GG-20,to salt treatments and gibberellic acid(GA3).The study encompasses germination,plant growth,total protein content and oil content as key parameters.Through comprehensive analysis,it identifies TG-37 A and KDG-128 as salt-tolerant genotypes,and GG-20 as salt-susceptible genotypes,which highlighting the potential for targeted breeding efforts to develop more resilient groundnut varieties.Moreover,the quantification of protein and oil content under different treatments provides vital data for optimizing nutritional profiles in groundnut cultivars.Principal Component Analysis(PCA) underscores the significance of the first principal component(PC1)in explaining the majority of variance,capturing primary trends and differences in plant length.Analysis of Variance(ANOVA) and hierarchical analysis confirm the presence of statistically significant differences in protein and oil content among the genotypes.Pearson's correlation coefficient matrix analysis reveals strong positive correlations between plant length and protein content,plant length and oil content,and a moderately positive correlation between protein content and oil content.These findings provide valuable insights into groundnut physiology,salt tolerance,and nutritional composition,with implications for future research in sustainable agriculture and crop improvement.
基金This study was supported by the Key Project of Natural Science Research for Colleges and Universities in Anhui Province(KJ2021A0533,2023AH050345)the Excellent Scientific Research and Innovation Team of Universities in Anhui Province(2022AH010029).
文摘Seed germination with selenium(Se)is promising for producing Se-biofortified foods.Mungbean(Vigna radiata(L.)Wilczek)sprout is freshly eaten as a salad dressed with sauce,making it superior for Se biofortification.Since the Se safety range for the human body is extremely narrow,it is imperative to evaluate the genotypic responses of mungbean sprouts to Se.This study evaluated the Se enrichment capacity and interaction withflavonoids and antioxidant systems in sprouts of 20 mungbean germplasms.Selenium treatment was done by immersing mung-bean seeds in 20μM sodium selenite solution for 8 h.Afterward,the biomass,Se amounts,flavonoid(particularly vitexin and isovitexin)contents,antioxidant capacity,and key biosynthetic gene expressions were measured.Sprout Se content was 2.0-7.0μg g^(-1) DW among the 20 mungbean germplasms.Selenium treatment differentially affected the biomass,totalflavonoid,vitexin,isovitexin,antioxidant enzyme activities,and antioxidant capacities of the mungbean germplasms.Eight germplasms showed increased biomass(p<0.05),the highest increasing by 127%,but 13 did not phenotypically respond to Se treatment.Seven and six germplasms showed varied levels of vitexin and isovitexin increment after Se treatment,the highest measuring 2.67-and 2.87-folds for vitexin and isovitexin,respectively.Two mungbeanflavonoid biosynthesis genes,chalcone synthase(VrCHS)and chalcone isomerase(VrCHI)were significantly up-regulated in the germplasms with increased vitexin and isovitexin levels(p<0.05).Moreover,Se enrichment capacity was significantly correlated with the vitexin,isovitexin,and antiox-idant capacities.In conclusion,mungbean sprouts could be a useful Se-biofortified food,but the Se enrichment capacity and nutritional response must be determined for each germplasm before commercialization.
文摘Tea estates in Bangladesh are currently experiencing frequent waterlogging stress due to heavy rainfall or flooding under changing climate scenarios.The development of waterlogging-tolerant tea cultivars is,therefore,crucial for sustainable tea production with increased yield in waterlogging-affected areas.In this study,a total of two hundred tea genotypes were screened for waterlogging tolerance based on yield and quality potentials.Tea genotypes were raised at the nursery and evaluated with 13 traits at the seedling and mature stages.Descriptive and multivariate analysis of the recorded data of measured traits were performed for clustering the studied genotypes in relation to their yield and quality potential.The 200 tea genotypes were categorized into six clusters and the measured traits were classified into two groups.Cluster-5 comprised 46 closely related tea genotypes whereas other clusters-Cluster-1,2,3,4,and 6 contained 39,20,24,29,and 42 genotypes,respectively.PCA-biplot showed that the first two principal components(PC 1 and PC 2)cumulatively described 56.9%of total variations.From the genetic diversity analysis,the characteristics like green leaf yield(GLY),plucking points(PP),spreading of bush frame(SBF),plucking interval(PI),dormancy period(DR),black tea quality score(QSB),fermentation rate(SF)and number of pubescence(NP)exhibited high to moderate heritability,indicating to consider these traits as selection criteria for tea breeding program.The trait GLY showed a strong positive correlation with PP,and SBF and a negative association with PI and DR.The key quality trait,QSB had a positive correlation with SF and NP.Based on these studied descriptors,a total of 11 tea genotypes were selected,found potential for waterlogging tolerance,and can be considered for varietal improvement programs.
