The activation of carbon-hydrogen(C-H)bonds is of great scientific importance and offers broad applications in modern organic chemistry[1].In recent years,strategies for C-H bond activation have made notable advances,...The activation of carbon-hydrogen(C-H)bonds is of great scientific importance and offers broad applications in modern organic chemistry[1].In recent years,strategies for C-H bond activation have made notable advances,particularly in the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures.However,most existing C-H activation systems rely on expensive noble metal catalysts,including palladium,rhodium,ruthenium,and iridium.These metals not only come at a high cost but are also often associated with significant toxicity,which further limits their viability and sustainability in industrial applications.展开更多
Diabetic retinopathy is a prominent cause of blindness in adults,with early retinal ganglion cell loss contributing to visual dysfunction or blindness.In the brain,defects inγ-aminobutyric acid synaptic transmission ...Diabetic retinopathy is a prominent cause of blindness in adults,with early retinal ganglion cell loss contributing to visual dysfunction or blindness.In the brain,defects inγ-aminobutyric acid synaptic transmission are associated with pathophysiological and neurodegenerative disorders,whereas glucagon-like peptide-1 has demonstrated neuroprotective effects.However,it is not yet clear whether diabetes causes alterations in inhibitory input to retinal ganglion cells and whether and how glucagon-like peptide-1 protects against neurodegeneration in the diabetic retina through regulating inhibitory synaptic transmission to retinal ganglion cells.In the present study,we used the patch-clamp technique to recordγ-aminobutyric acid subtype A receptor-mediated miniature inhibitory postsynaptic currents in retinal ganglion cells from streptozotocin-induced diabetes model rats.We found that early diabetes(4 weeks of hyperglycemia)decreased the frequency of GABAergic miniature inhibitory postsynaptic currents in retinal ganglion cells without altering their amplitude,suggesting a reduction in the spontaneous release ofγ-aminobutyric acid to retinal ganglion cells.Topical administration of glucagon-like peptide-1 eyedrops over a period of 2 weeks effectively countered the hyperglycemia-induced downregulation of GABAergic mIPSC frequency,subsequently enhancing the survival of retinal ganglion cells.Concurrently,the protective effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 on retinal ganglion cells in diabetic rats were eliminated by topical administration of exendin-9-39,a specific glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor antagonist,or SR95531,a specific antagonist of theγ-aminobutyric acid subtype A receptor.Furthermore,extracellular perfusion of glucagon-like peptide-1 was found to elevate the frequencies of GABAergic miniature inhibitory postsynaptic currents in both ON-and OFF-type retinal ganglion cells.This elevation was shown to be mediated by activation of the phosphatidylinositol-phospholipase C/inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor/Ca2+/protein kinase C signaling pathway downstream of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor activation.Moreover,multielectrode array recordings revealed that glucagon-like peptide-1 functionally augmented the photoresponses of ON-type retinal ganglion cells.Optomotor response tests demonstrated that diabetic rats exhibited reductions in visual acuity and contrast sensitivity that were significantly ameliorated by topical administration of glucagon-like peptide-1.These results suggest that glucagon-like peptide-1 facilitates the release ofγ-aminobutyric acid onto retinal ganglion cells through the activation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor,leading to the de-excitation of retinal ganglion cell circuits and the inhibition of excitotoxic processes associated with diabetic retinopathy.Collectively,our findings indicate that theγ-aminobutyric acid system has potential as a therapeutic target for mitigating early-stage diabetic retinopathy.Furthermore,the topical administration of glucagon-like peptide-1 eyedrops represents a non-invasive and effective treatment approach for managing early-stage diabetic retinopathy.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),the sixth most common cancer and fourthleading cause of cancer-related mortality globally,imposes a significant burden in Vietnam due to endemic hepatitis B virus(HBV)and hepat...BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),the sixth most common cancer and fourthleading cause of cancer-related mortality globally,imposes a significant burden in Vietnam due to endemic hepatitis B virus(HBV)and hepatitis C virus(HCV)infections.Accurate prognostication is crucial for optimizing treatment and outcomes.Numerous staging systems exist,including the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer(BCLC),Hong Kong Liver Cancer(HKLC),cancer of the liver Italian Program(CLIP),Italian Liver Cancer(ITA.LI.CA),Japan Integrated Staging(JIS),Tokyo Score,and model to estimate survival in ambulatory HCC patients(MESIAH).However,their comparative performance in Vietnamese patients remains underexplored.AIM To compare the prognostic accuracy of seven HCC staging systems in predicting survival and identify the optimal model.METHODS This retrospective cohort study included 987 patients with HCC diagnosed at Nhan dan Gia Dinh Hospital,Vietnam,from January 2016 to December 2023.Patients were staged using BCLC,HKLC,CLIP,ITA.LI.CA,JIS,Tokyo score,and MESIAH.Overall survival was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier methods,and prognostic performance was evaluated via the area under the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve,Harrell’s concordance index,and calibration plots.RESULTS The HKLC and BCLC systems demonstrated the highest discriminatory ability,with area under the ROC curves of 0.834 and 0.830,respectively,at 12 months and 0.859 for both systems at 36 months.CLIP and ITA.LI.CA exhibited superior calibration,particularly at 36 months.The JIS system consistently showed the poorest discriminatory performance.Subgroup analyses revealed that HKLC maintained strong performance across different viral etiologies(HBV,HCV,non-B-non-C)and treatment modalities(transarterial chemoembolization,surgery,ablation).CONCLUSION The HKLC and BCLC systems showed superior prognostic performance for Vietnamese patients with HCC,supporting HKLC adoption in clinical practice.展开更多
INTRODUCTIONSialyl Lewis-X antigen ,correlated with carcinoma, is a group of carbohydrate antigen containing oligosaccharide expressed of embryonic tisue and glycoproteins on cell surface of embryonic tissue[1].The SL...INTRODUCTIONSialyl Lewis-X antigen ,correlated with carcinoma, is a group of carbohydrate antigen containing oligosaccharide expressed of embryonic tisue and glycoproteins on cell surface of embryonic tissue[1].The SLeX antigen located on cell surface is synthesized principally by two enzymes ,al ,3fucosyltransfrease and a2, 3sialyctransferase.In adults ,SLeX antigen is expressed principally on the surfaces of granulocytic cells and some tumor cells .展开更多
To the Editor:Hepatitis caused by the hepatitis C virus(HCV)infection has a long course,insidious onset,and slow progression.Patients with hepatitis C are often in the late stages by the time of diagnoses.The long-ter...To the Editor:Hepatitis caused by the hepatitis C virus(HCV)infection has a long course,insidious onset,and slow progression.Patients with hepatitis C are often in the late stages by the time of diagnoses.The long-term chronic damage caused by HCV leads to impaired liver function,portal hypertension,liver fibrosis,cirrhosis and even hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)[1,2].Therefore,it is imperative to improve the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C.In 2016,World Health Organization(WHO)set the goal of“eliminating viral hep-atitis as a public health hazard by 2030”.Some associations intro-duced guidelines for hepatitis C screening and treatment.After a period of effort,in 2020,the number of people receiving treatment for chronic HCV infection had significantly increased compared to the number in 2015,and the HCV-related mortality rate had de-creased.Nevertheless,nearly 80%of infected individuals have not been timely diagnosed and treated[3,4].Like many other coun-tries,China still faces a significant gap in achieving the goal of hep-atitis C elimination,and some literature indicated limited public awareness and high medication costs might slow the progress of policy implementation[5-7].How to effectively improve the diag-nosis and treatment of hepatitis C has garnered widespread global attention.展开更多
Background The relationship between glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c) and cognitive impairment in older adults with coronary heart disease(CHD) remains unclear.Methods The present study used a prospective cohort study design...Background The relationship between glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c) and cognitive impairment in older adults with coronary heart disease(CHD) remains unclear.Methods The present study used a prospective cohort study design and included 3244 participants aged ≥ 65 years in Beijing,China. The Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA) were used to assess cognitive function. Serum HbA1c was detected at admission. All patients were divided into high HbA1c group(≥ 6.5 mmol/L) and low HbA1c group(< 6.5 mmol/L) based on their HbA1c levels. Logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate the association between HbA1c and cognitive impairment.Results In this study of 3244 participants, 1201(37.0%) patients were in high HbA1c group and 2045(63.0%) patients were in a state of cognitive impairment. Logistic regression analyses demonstrated that HbA1c was an independent risk factor for cognitive impairment regardless of whether the HbA1c was a continuous or categorical variable(OR = 1.27, 95% CI: 1.15–1.40, P < 0.001;OR = 1.79, 95% CI: 1.41–2.26, P ≤ 0.001, respectively). The restricted cubic spline curve exhibited that the relationship between the HbA1c and cognitive impairment was linear(p for non-linear = 0.323, P < 0.001).Conclusion Elevated levels of HbA1c were associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment in older patients with CHD. These insights could be used to improve the accuracy and sensitivity of cognitive screening in these patient populations.展开更多
E-learning platforms support education systems worldwide, transferring theoretical knowledge as well as soft skills. In the present study high-school pupils’, and adult students’ opinions were evaluated through a mo...E-learning platforms support education systems worldwide, transferring theoretical knowledge as well as soft skills. In the present study high-school pupils’, and adult students’ opinions were evaluated through a modern structured MOODLE interactive course, designed for the needs of the laboratory course “Automotive Systems”. The study concerns Greek secondary vocational education pupils aged 18 and vocational training adult students aged 20 to 50 years. The multistage, equal size simple random cluster sample was used as a sampling method. Pupils and adult students of each cluster completed structured 10-question questionnaires both before and after attending the course. A total of 120 questionnaires were collected. In general, our findings disclosed that the majority of pupils and adult students had significantly improved their knowledge and skills from using MOODLE. They reported strengthening conventional teaching, using the new MOODLE technology. The satisfaction indices improved quite, with the differences in their mean values being statistically significant.展开更多
Aims and Scope Journal of Northeast Agricultural University(English Edition)is a comprehensive academic journal on agricultural sciences sponsored by Northeast Agricultural University and distributed worldwide.It is a...Aims and Scope Journal of Northeast Agricultural University(English Edition)is a comprehensive academic journal on agricultural sciences sponsored by Northeast Agricultural University and distributed worldwide.It is a peer reviewed journal published quarterly and mainly publishes review and research articles that reflect the latest achievements on crop science,horticulture,plant protection,resource and environment,animal science,veterinary medicine,agricultural engineering and technology,agricultural water conservancy,life science,biotechnology and food science.展开更多
This study highlights the importance of identifying and addressing risk factors associated with wound complications following transtibial amputation in diabetic patients.These amputations,often necessitated by severe ...This study highlights the importance of identifying and addressing risk factors associated with wound complications following transtibial amputation in diabetic patients.These amputations,often necessitated by severe diabetic foot ulcers,carry significant risks of postoperative complications such as infection and delayed wound healing.Elevated hemoglobin A1c levels,indicative of poor glycemic control,and a history of kidney transplantation,due to required immunosuppressive therapy,are key factors influencing these outcomes.This paper emphasizes the need for enhanced glycemic management and personalized postoperative care,particularly for immunocompromised individuals,to minimize complications and improve patient prognosis.Future research should focus on prospective studies to validate targeted interventions and optimize care strategies,ultimately aiming to reduce the healthcare burden associated with diabetic foot complications.展开更多
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have emerged as promising,practical energy storage devices based on their non-toxic nature,environmental friendliness,and high energy density.However,excellent rate characteristics and...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have emerged as promising,practical energy storage devices based on their non-toxic nature,environmental friendliness,and high energy density.However,excellent rate characteristics and stable long-term cycling performance are essential.These essential aspects create a need for superior cathode materials,which represents a substantial challenge.In this study,we used MXenes as a framework for NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)(NVO)construction and developed electrodes that combined the high capacity of NVO with the excellent conductivity of MXene/carbon nanofibers(MCNFs).We explored the electrochemical characteristics of electrodes with varying NVO contents.Considering the distinctive layered structure of NVO,the outstanding conductivity of MCNFs,and the strong synergies between the two components.NVO-MCNFs exhibited better charge transfer compared with earlier materials,as well as more ion storage sites,excellent conductivity,and short ion diffusion pathways.A composite electrode with optimized NVO content exhibited an excellent specific capacitance of 360.6mAh g^(-1) at 0.5 A g^(-1) and an outstanding rate performance.In particular,even at a high current density of 10 A g^(-1),the 32NVO-MCNF exhibited impressive cycling stability:88.6%over 2500 cycles.The mechanism involved was discovered via comprehensive characterization.We expect that the fabricated nanofibers will be useful in energy storage and conversion systems.展开更多
The discovery of pressure-induced superconducting electrides has sparked a intense wave of interest in novel superconductors.However,opinions vary regarding the relationship between non-nuclear attractors(NNAs)and sup...The discovery of pressure-induced superconducting electrides has sparked a intense wave of interest in novel superconductors.However,opinions vary regarding the relationship between non-nuclear attractors(NNAs)and superconductivity,with two opposing views currently represented by the materials Li_(6)P and Li_(6)C.Here,we choose the ternary Li–C–P as a model system and reveal the underlying mechanism by which NNAs contribute to superconductivity.The loosely bound NNAs in the superlithide Li_(14)CP covalently bond with Li and form unique satellite interstitial electrons(SIEs)around Li near the Fermi level,dominating the superconductivity.First-principles calculations show that the SIEs progressively increase in number and couple strongly with phonons at high pressure.Moreover,the Fermi surface nesting associated with SIEs induces phonon softening,further enhancing the electron–phonon coupling and giving the superlithide Li_(14)CP a T_(c)of 10.6 K at 300 GPa.The leading role of SIEs in superconductivity is a general one and is also relevant to the recently predicted Li_(6)P and Li_(6)C.Our work presented here reshapes the understanding of NNA-dominated superconductivity and holds promise for guiding future discoveries and designs of novel high-temperature superconductors.展开更多
Osteogenesis imperfecta(OI)is a group of diseases caused by defects in type I collagen processing which result in skeletal fragility.While these disorders have been regarded as defects in osteoblast function,the role ...Osteogenesis imperfecta(OI)is a group of diseases caused by defects in type I collagen processing which result in skeletal fragility.While these disorders have been regarded as defects in osteoblast function,the role of matrix-embedded osteocytes in OI pathogenesis remains largely unknown.Homozygous human SP7(c.946 C>T,R316C)mutation results in a recessive form of OI characterized by fragility fractures,low bone mineral density and osteocyte dendrite defects.To better understand how the OI-causing R316C mutation affects the function of SP7,we generated Sp7^(R342C)knock-in mice.Consistent with patient phenotypes,Sp7^(R342C/R342C)mice demonstrate increased cortical porosity and reduced cortical bone mineral density.Sp7^(R342C/R342C)mice show osteocyte dendrite defects,increased osteocyte apoptosis,and intracortical bone remodeling with ectopic intracortical osteoclasts and elevated osteocyte Tnfsf11 expression.展开更多
Hanyu Xu 1,Xuedan Song 1,*,Qing Zhang 1,Chang Yu 1,Jieshan Qiu 1,2,*1 Liaoning Key Lab for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering,State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals,School of Chemical Engineering,Dalian Univers...Hanyu Xu 1,Xuedan Song 1,*,Qing Zhang 1,Chang Yu 1,Jieshan Qiu 1,2,*1 Liaoning Key Lab for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering,State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals,School of Chemical Engineering,Dalian University of Technology,Dalian 116024,Liaoning Province,China.展开更多
At the 20th China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO)in 2023,Bruneibased airline startup GallopAir signed a letter of intent(LOI)with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China(COMAC)for the purchase of 30 aircraft,including the C91...At the 20th China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO)in 2023,Bruneibased airline startup GallopAir signed a letter of intent(LOI)with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China(COMAC)for the purchase of 30 aircraft,including the C919 jet airliner and the ARJ21(now known as C909)regional jet.展开更多
Hepatitis C virus(HCV)infection has been increasingly associated with cardio-vascular complications,particularly atherosclerosis and cardiomyopathy,in addition to its primary hepatic effects.Studies indicate a higher ...Hepatitis C virus(HCV)infection has been increasingly associated with cardio-vascular complications,particularly atherosclerosis and cardiomyopathy,in addition to its primary hepatic effects.Studies indicate a higher prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C infection,with viral load and steatosis emerging as independent risk factors.HCV-related athero-sclerosis appears to develop through complex processes involving endothelial dysfunction,inflammation,oxidative stress,and immune dysregulation.Key cytokines,including tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6,increase inflammatory responses,while oxidative stress markers,such as malondial-dehyde,are associated with an increased risk of atherogenesis.In addition,HCV infection has been linked to cardiomyopathy.Direct viral effects,including HCV replication within cardiomyocytes and cytotoxicity induced by viral proteins,lead to myocardial injury and functional decline.Indirectly,HCV triggers immune-mediated damage,with heightened pro-inflammatory cytokines exacerbating cardiomyocyte apoptosis and fibrosis.Furthermore,HCV infection promotes a procoagulant imbalance,as evidenced by elevated factor VIII levels and thrombin potential,contributing to the increased cardiovascular risk.While substantial evidence indicates a relationship between HCV and cardiovascular disease,further research is needed to establish causality and guide therapeutic interventions.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the role of the mitochondrial pathway in JTE-522-induced apoptosis and to investigate the relationship between cytochrome C release, caspase activity and loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (D...AIM: To investigate the role of the mitochondrial pathway in JTE-522-induced apoptosis and to investigate the relationship between cytochrome C release, caspase activity and loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (Deltapsim). METHODS: Cell culture, cell counting, ELISA assay, TUNEL, flow cytometry, Western blot and fluorometric assay were employed to investigate the effect of JTE-522 on cell proliferation and apoptosis in AGS cells and related molecular mechanism. RESULTS: JTE-522 inhibited the growth of AGS cells and induced the apoptosis. Caspases 8 and 9 were activated during apoptosis as judged by the appearance of cleavage products from procaspase and the caspase activities to cleave specific fluorogenic substrates. To elucidate whether the activation of caspases 8 and 9 was required for the apoptosis induction, we examined the effect of caspase-specific inhibitors on apoptosis. The results showed that caspase inhibitors significantly inhibited the apoptosis induced by JTE-522. In addition, the membrane translocation of Bax and cytosolic release of cytochrome C accompanying with the decrease of the uptake of Rhodamin 123, were detected at an early stage of apoptosis. Furthermore, Bax translocation, cytochrome C release, and caspase 9 activation were blocked by Z-VAD.fmk and Z-IETD-CHO. CONCLUSION: The present data indicate a crucial association between activation of caspases 8, 9, cytochrome C release, membrane translocation of Bax, loss of Deltapsim and JTE-522-induced apoptosis in AGS cells.展开更多
Oysters are of the most economically important bivalves worldwide.It has high nutritional value and is regarded as a good source of proteins,lipids,glycogen,and amino acids.C.gigas and C.angulata are allopatric congen...Oysters are of the most economically important bivalves worldwide.It has high nutritional value and is regarded as a good source of proteins,lipids,glycogen,and amino acids.C.gigas and C.angulata are allopatric congeneric dominant oysters that are widely cultivated in the northern and southern coast of China,and have shown remarkable differentiation in the nutritional content.Interspecific hybridization and backcross of the two species are effective ways to improve the nutritional quality of the oyster.Sixteen progenies were constructed based on a 4×4 diallel crosses among broodstock of C.gigas(G),C.angulata(A)and their hybrids GA(H)and AG(R).The glycogen,fatty acids,and amino acids performance of these progenies were evaluated in 22 months after fertilization.The glycogen content of AA was significantly lower than that of the other 15 progenies(P<0.05),while only the GH progeny was significantly higher than the GG(P<0.05),with a heterosis value of 21.06%.The backcross progenies GR exhibited significantly higher saturated fatty acids,eicosapentaenoic acid(EPA),and polyunsaturated fatty acids(PUFAs)content than those of GG(P<0.05),and did not show significant differences from AA.The AA showed significantly higher content of total amino acids(TAAs)than GG(P<0.05).The AH progeny displayed significantly higher taurine(Tau)content than GG(P<0.05),and the heterosis value was 27.88%.Therefore,the backcross breeding was shown an effective way to improve the glycogen,fatty acids,and TAAs of GG,and the glycogen of AA.This study provided useful information to characterize the benefits of backcrossing in nutritional quality,which will facilitate the production of differentiated products and increase the efficiency of the oyster industry.展开更多
Rational engineering of semiconductor photocatalysts for efficient hydrogen production is of great significance but still challenging,primarily due to the limitations in charge transfer kinetics.Herein,a fascinating p...Rational engineering of semiconductor photocatalysts for efficient hydrogen production is of great significance but still challenging,primarily due to the limitations in charge transfer kinetics.Herein,a fascinating plasmonic tandem heterojunction with the hc-CdS/Mo_(2)C@C heterostructure is aimfully prepared for effectively promoting the charge separation kinetics of the CdS photocatalyst via the synergistic strategy of phase junction,Schottky junction,and photothermal effect.The difference in atomic configuration between cubic-CdS (c-CdS) and hexagonal-CdS (h-CdS) leads to effective charge separation through a typical Ⅱ charge transfer mechanism,and plasmonic Schottky junction further extracts the electrons in the hc-CdS phase junction to realize gradient charge transfer.Besides,the photothermal effect of Mo_(2)C@C helps to expand the light absorption,accelerate charge transfer kinetics,and reduce the hydrogen evolution energy barrier.The carbon layer provides a fast channel for charge transfer and protects the photocatalyst from photocorrosion.As a result,the optimized hc-CMC photocatalyst exhibits a significantly high photocatalytic H_(2)production activity of 28.63 mmol/g/h and apparent quantum efficiency of 61.8%,surpassing most of the reported photocatalysts.This study provides a feasible strategy to enhance the charge transfer kinetics and photocatalytic activity of CdS by constructing plasmonic tandem heterogeneous junctions.展开更多
1.Introduction B_(4)C ceramics have high potential for use in aerospace,military,nuclear energy,and other fields owing to their excellent properties such as low density,high melting point,high hardness,high chem-ical ...1.Introduction B_(4)C ceramics have high potential for use in aerospace,military,nuclear energy,and other fields owing to their excellent properties such as low density,high melting point,high hardness,high chem-ical stability,excellent wear resistance,and good neutron absorp-tion ability[1-3].However,the fracture toughness(1.9 MPa·m^(1/2))of B_(4)C is poor[2].Furthermore,the low diffusion coefficient asso-ciated with the strong covalent bond of B_(4)C makes it very difficult to achieve densification through traditional pressureless sintering.For example,after the pressureless sintering of B_(4)C at 2375℃ for 1 h,Roy et al.[4]achieved a relative density of only 87%.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:this study to investigate the mechanism underlying the electroacupuncture(EA)alleviates colorectal hypersensitivity,a feature of irritable bowel syndrome(IBS).METHODS:The colorectal hypersensitivity model wa...OBJECTIVE:this study to investigate the mechanism underlying the electroacupuncture(EA)alleviates colorectal hypersensitivity,a feature of irritable bowel syndrome(IBS).METHODS:The colorectal hypersensitivity model was established by treating mice with zymosan.Electrophysiological techniques,Western blotting and immunofluorescence staining were used to detect the changes of the sensitive state of the colorectum and the response in spinal ganglion and spinal cord after acupuncture intervention.RESULTS:colorectal distension studies revealed that repetitive applied electroacupuncture treatment on mice could significant alleviates colorectal intensity.Western blotting studies with nerve growth factor(NGF)in the colorectum,substance P(SP)in the spinal ganglion,protein kinase C gamma(PKCγ)in the spinal cord,and transient receptor potential vanilloid 1(TRPV1)showed that electroacupuncture suppressed zymosan-induced expression of TRPV1,NGF and SP in multiple tissues.Immunofluorescence labeling results showed that EA attenuated the expression of NGF in the colorectum,SP in the spinal ganglion,PKCγin the spinal cord,and TRPV1 in all three tissues in zymosan-treated mice.Moreover,the number of neurons double-positive for TRPV1/Isolectin B4(IB4)and TRPV1/Neurofilament(NF)200 was increased in the spinal ganglion.CONCLUSION:these results provide molecular-level evidence that EA alleviates zymosan-induced colorectal hypersensitivity by altering the expression of pain-associated proteins in the colorectum and spinal cord.EA has a potential to be therapeutic intervention option for IBS treatment.展开更多
文摘The activation of carbon-hydrogen(C-H)bonds is of great scientific importance and offers broad applications in modern organic chemistry[1].In recent years,strategies for C-H bond activation have made notable advances,particularly in the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures.However,most existing C-H activation systems rely on expensive noble metal catalysts,including palladium,rhodium,ruthenium,and iridium.These metals not only come at a high cost but are also often associated with significant toxicity,which further limits their viability and sustainability in industrial applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.32070989(to YMZ),31872766(to YMZ),81790640(to XLY),and 82070993(to SJW)the grant from Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen,No.SZSM202011015(to XLY)。
文摘Diabetic retinopathy is a prominent cause of blindness in adults,with early retinal ganglion cell loss contributing to visual dysfunction or blindness.In the brain,defects inγ-aminobutyric acid synaptic transmission are associated with pathophysiological and neurodegenerative disorders,whereas glucagon-like peptide-1 has demonstrated neuroprotective effects.However,it is not yet clear whether diabetes causes alterations in inhibitory input to retinal ganglion cells and whether and how glucagon-like peptide-1 protects against neurodegeneration in the diabetic retina through regulating inhibitory synaptic transmission to retinal ganglion cells.In the present study,we used the patch-clamp technique to recordγ-aminobutyric acid subtype A receptor-mediated miniature inhibitory postsynaptic currents in retinal ganglion cells from streptozotocin-induced diabetes model rats.We found that early diabetes(4 weeks of hyperglycemia)decreased the frequency of GABAergic miniature inhibitory postsynaptic currents in retinal ganglion cells without altering their amplitude,suggesting a reduction in the spontaneous release ofγ-aminobutyric acid to retinal ganglion cells.Topical administration of glucagon-like peptide-1 eyedrops over a period of 2 weeks effectively countered the hyperglycemia-induced downregulation of GABAergic mIPSC frequency,subsequently enhancing the survival of retinal ganglion cells.Concurrently,the protective effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 on retinal ganglion cells in diabetic rats were eliminated by topical administration of exendin-9-39,a specific glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor antagonist,or SR95531,a specific antagonist of theγ-aminobutyric acid subtype A receptor.Furthermore,extracellular perfusion of glucagon-like peptide-1 was found to elevate the frequencies of GABAergic miniature inhibitory postsynaptic currents in both ON-and OFF-type retinal ganglion cells.This elevation was shown to be mediated by activation of the phosphatidylinositol-phospholipase C/inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor/Ca2+/protein kinase C signaling pathway downstream of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor activation.Moreover,multielectrode array recordings revealed that glucagon-like peptide-1 functionally augmented the photoresponses of ON-type retinal ganglion cells.Optomotor response tests demonstrated that diabetic rats exhibited reductions in visual acuity and contrast sensitivity that were significantly ameliorated by topical administration of glucagon-like peptide-1.These results suggest that glucagon-like peptide-1 facilitates the release ofγ-aminobutyric acid onto retinal ganglion cells through the activation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor,leading to the de-excitation of retinal ganglion cell circuits and the inhibition of excitotoxic processes associated with diabetic retinopathy.Collectively,our findings indicate that theγ-aminobutyric acid system has potential as a therapeutic target for mitigating early-stage diabetic retinopathy.Furthermore,the topical administration of glucagon-like peptide-1 eyedrops represents a non-invasive and effective treatment approach for managing early-stage diabetic retinopathy.
文摘BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),the sixth most common cancer and fourthleading cause of cancer-related mortality globally,imposes a significant burden in Vietnam due to endemic hepatitis B virus(HBV)and hepatitis C virus(HCV)infections.Accurate prognostication is crucial for optimizing treatment and outcomes.Numerous staging systems exist,including the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer(BCLC),Hong Kong Liver Cancer(HKLC),cancer of the liver Italian Program(CLIP),Italian Liver Cancer(ITA.LI.CA),Japan Integrated Staging(JIS),Tokyo Score,and model to estimate survival in ambulatory HCC patients(MESIAH).However,their comparative performance in Vietnamese patients remains underexplored.AIM To compare the prognostic accuracy of seven HCC staging systems in predicting survival and identify the optimal model.METHODS This retrospective cohort study included 987 patients with HCC diagnosed at Nhan dan Gia Dinh Hospital,Vietnam,from January 2016 to December 2023.Patients were staged using BCLC,HKLC,CLIP,ITA.LI.CA,JIS,Tokyo score,and MESIAH.Overall survival was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier methods,and prognostic performance was evaluated via the area under the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve,Harrell’s concordance index,and calibration plots.RESULTS The HKLC and BCLC systems demonstrated the highest discriminatory ability,with area under the ROC curves of 0.834 and 0.830,respectively,at 12 months and 0.859 for both systems at 36 months.CLIP and ITA.LI.CA exhibited superior calibration,particularly at 36 months.The JIS system consistently showed the poorest discriminatory performance.Subgroup analyses revealed that HKLC maintained strong performance across different viral etiologies(HBV,HCV,non-B-non-C)and treatment modalities(transarterial chemoembolization,surgery,ablation).CONCLUSION The HKLC and BCLC systems showed superior prognostic performance for Vietnamese patients with HCC,supporting HKLC adoption in clinical practice.
文摘INTRODUCTIONSialyl Lewis-X antigen ,correlated with carcinoma, is a group of carbohydrate antigen containing oligosaccharide expressed of embryonic tisue and glycoproteins on cell surface of embryonic tissue[1].The SLeX antigen located on cell surface is synthesized principally by two enzymes ,al ,3fucosyltransfrease and a2, 3sialyctransferase.In adults ,SLeX antigen is expressed principally on the surfaces of granulocytic cells and some tumor cells .
基金supported by a grant from the R&D Program of China(2022YFC2304500).
文摘To the Editor:Hepatitis caused by the hepatitis C virus(HCV)infection has a long course,insidious onset,and slow progression.Patients with hepatitis C are often in the late stages by the time of diagnoses.The long-term chronic damage caused by HCV leads to impaired liver function,portal hypertension,liver fibrosis,cirrhosis and even hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)[1,2].Therefore,it is imperative to improve the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C.In 2016,World Health Organization(WHO)set the goal of“eliminating viral hep-atitis as a public health hazard by 2030”.Some associations intro-duced guidelines for hepatitis C screening and treatment.After a period of effort,in 2020,the number of people receiving treatment for chronic HCV infection had significantly increased compared to the number in 2015,and the HCV-related mortality rate had de-creased.Nevertheless,nearly 80%of infected individuals have not been timely diagnosed and treated[3,4].Like many other coun-tries,China still faces a significant gap in achieving the goal of hep-atitis C elimination,and some literature indicated limited public awareness and high medication costs might slow the progress of policy implementation[5-7].How to effectively improve the diag-nosis and treatment of hepatitis C has garnered widespread global attention.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant numbers 82270258,82100260)National Key Research&Development Prog ram of China (grant number 2020YFC2004800)。
文摘Background The relationship between glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c) and cognitive impairment in older adults with coronary heart disease(CHD) remains unclear.Methods The present study used a prospective cohort study design and included 3244 participants aged ≥ 65 years in Beijing,China. The Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA) were used to assess cognitive function. Serum HbA1c was detected at admission. All patients were divided into high HbA1c group(≥ 6.5 mmol/L) and low HbA1c group(< 6.5 mmol/L) based on their HbA1c levels. Logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate the association between HbA1c and cognitive impairment.Results In this study of 3244 participants, 1201(37.0%) patients were in high HbA1c group and 2045(63.0%) patients were in a state of cognitive impairment. Logistic regression analyses demonstrated that HbA1c was an independent risk factor for cognitive impairment regardless of whether the HbA1c was a continuous or categorical variable(OR = 1.27, 95% CI: 1.15–1.40, P < 0.001;OR = 1.79, 95% CI: 1.41–2.26, P ≤ 0.001, respectively). The restricted cubic spline curve exhibited that the relationship between the HbA1c and cognitive impairment was linear(p for non-linear = 0.323, P < 0.001).Conclusion Elevated levels of HbA1c were associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment in older patients with CHD. These insights could be used to improve the accuracy and sensitivity of cognitive screening in these patient populations.
文摘E-learning platforms support education systems worldwide, transferring theoretical knowledge as well as soft skills. In the present study high-school pupils’, and adult students’ opinions were evaluated through a modern structured MOODLE interactive course, designed for the needs of the laboratory course “Automotive Systems”. The study concerns Greek secondary vocational education pupils aged 18 and vocational training adult students aged 20 to 50 years. The multistage, equal size simple random cluster sample was used as a sampling method. Pupils and adult students of each cluster completed structured 10-question questionnaires both before and after attending the course. A total of 120 questionnaires were collected. In general, our findings disclosed that the majority of pupils and adult students had significantly improved their knowledge and skills from using MOODLE. They reported strengthening conventional teaching, using the new MOODLE technology. The satisfaction indices improved quite, with the differences in their mean values being statistically significant.
文摘Aims and Scope Journal of Northeast Agricultural University(English Edition)is a comprehensive academic journal on agricultural sciences sponsored by Northeast Agricultural University and distributed worldwide.It is a peer reviewed journal published quarterly and mainly publishes review and research articles that reflect the latest achievements on crop science,horticulture,plant protection,resource and environment,animal science,veterinary medicine,agricultural engineering and technology,agricultural water conservancy,life science,biotechnology and food science.
基金Supported by Henan Province Key Research and Development Program,No.231111311000Henan Provincial Science and Technology Research Project,No.232102310411+2 种基金Henan Province Medical Science and Technology Key Project,No.LHGJ20220566 and No.LHGJ20240365Henan Province Medical Education Research Project,No.WJLX2023079Zhengzhou Medical and Health Technology Innovation Guidance Program,No.2024YLZDJH022.
文摘This study highlights the importance of identifying and addressing risk factors associated with wound complications following transtibial amputation in diabetic patients.These amputations,often necessitated by severe diabetic foot ulcers,carry significant risks of postoperative complications such as infection and delayed wound healing.Elevated hemoglobin A1c levels,indicative of poor glycemic control,and a history of kidney transplantation,due to required immunosuppressive therapy,are key factors influencing these outcomes.This paper emphasizes the need for enhanced glycemic management and personalized postoperative care,particularly for immunocompromised individuals,to minimize complications and improve patient prognosis.Future research should focus on prospective studies to validate targeted interventions and optimize care strategies,ultimately aiming to reduce the healthcare burden associated with diabetic foot complications.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korean Government(MSIT)(Nos.RS-2023-00217581 and RS-2023-00304768)the National Research Council of Science&Technology(NST)grant by the Korean Government(MSIT)(No.CAP 22073-000).
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have emerged as promising,practical energy storage devices based on their non-toxic nature,environmental friendliness,and high energy density.However,excellent rate characteristics and stable long-term cycling performance are essential.These essential aspects create a need for superior cathode materials,which represents a substantial challenge.In this study,we used MXenes as a framework for NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)(NVO)construction and developed electrodes that combined the high capacity of NVO with the excellent conductivity of MXene/carbon nanofibers(MCNFs).We explored the electrochemical characteristics of electrodes with varying NVO contents.Considering the distinctive layered structure of NVO,the outstanding conductivity of MCNFs,and the strong synergies between the two components.NVO-MCNFs exhibited better charge transfer compared with earlier materials,as well as more ion storage sites,excellent conductivity,and short ion diffusion pathways.A composite electrode with optimized NVO content exhibited an excellent specific capacitance of 360.6mAh g^(-1) at 0.5 A g^(-1) and an outstanding rate performance.In particular,even at a high current density of 10 A g^(-1),the 32NVO-MCNF exhibited impressive cycling stability:88.6%over 2500 cycles.The mechanism involved was discovered via comprehensive characterization.We expect that the fabricated nanofibers will be useful in energy storage and conversion systems.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFA1406200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12374004 and 12174141)the High Performance Computing Center of Jilin University,China。
文摘The discovery of pressure-induced superconducting electrides has sparked a intense wave of interest in novel superconductors.However,opinions vary regarding the relationship between non-nuclear attractors(NNAs)and superconductivity,with two opposing views currently represented by the materials Li_(6)P and Li_(6)C.Here,we choose the ternary Li–C–P as a model system and reveal the underlying mechanism by which NNAs contribute to superconductivity.The loosely bound NNAs in the superlithide Li_(14)CP covalently bond with Li and form unique satellite interstitial electrons(SIEs)around Li near the Fermi level,dominating the superconductivity.First-principles calculations show that the SIEs progressively increase in number and couple strongly with phonons at high pressure.Moreover,the Fermi surface nesting associated with SIEs induces phonon softening,further enhancing the electron–phonon coupling and giving the superlithide Li_(14)CP a T_(c)of 10.6 K at 300 GPa.The leading role of SIEs in superconductivity is a general one and is also relevant to the recently predicted Li_(6)P and Li_(6)C.Our work presented here reshapes the understanding of NNA-dominated superconductivity and holds promise for guiding future discoveries and designs of novel high-temperature superconductors.
基金support from the National Institute of Health(K99AR081897,R00AR081897)M.N.W.acknowledges funding support from the National Institute of Health(P01DK011794,R01DK116716)+1 种基金the Smith Family Foundation Odyssey Award,and the Chen Institute Massachusetts General Hospital Research Scholar(2024-2029)awardμCT and bone histomorphometry were performed by the Center for Skeletal Research at Massachusetts General Hospital,a NIH-funded program(P30AR066261 and AR075042)led by Mary Bouxsein and Marie Demay).
文摘Osteogenesis imperfecta(OI)is a group of diseases caused by defects in type I collagen processing which result in skeletal fragility.While these disorders have been regarded as defects in osteoblast function,the role of matrix-embedded osteocytes in OI pathogenesis remains largely unknown.Homozygous human SP7(c.946 C>T,R316C)mutation results in a recessive form of OI characterized by fragility fractures,low bone mineral density and osteocyte dendrite defects.To better understand how the OI-causing R316C mutation affects the function of SP7,we generated Sp7^(R342C)knock-in mice.Consistent with patient phenotypes,Sp7^(R342C/R342C)mice demonstrate increased cortical porosity and reduced cortical bone mineral density.Sp7^(R342C/R342C)mice show osteocyte dendrite defects,increased osteocyte apoptosis,and intracortical bone remodeling with ectopic intracortical osteoclasts and elevated osteocyte Tnfsf11 expression.
文摘Hanyu Xu 1,Xuedan Song 1,*,Qing Zhang 1,Chang Yu 1,Jieshan Qiu 1,2,*1 Liaoning Key Lab for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering,State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals,School of Chemical Engineering,Dalian University of Technology,Dalian 116024,Liaoning Province,China.
文摘At the 20th China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO)in 2023,Bruneibased airline startup GallopAir signed a letter of intent(LOI)with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China(COMAC)for the purchase of 30 aircraft,including the C919 jet airliner and the ARJ21(now known as C909)regional jet.
文摘Hepatitis C virus(HCV)infection has been increasingly associated with cardio-vascular complications,particularly atherosclerosis and cardiomyopathy,in addition to its primary hepatic effects.Studies indicate a higher prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C infection,with viral load and steatosis emerging as independent risk factors.HCV-related athero-sclerosis appears to develop through complex processes involving endothelial dysfunction,inflammation,oxidative stress,and immune dysregulation.Key cytokines,including tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-6,increase inflammatory responses,while oxidative stress markers,such as malondial-dehyde,are associated with an increased risk of atherogenesis.In addition,HCV infection has been linked to cardiomyopathy.Direct viral effects,including HCV replication within cardiomyocytes and cytotoxicity induced by viral proteins,lead to myocardial injury and functional decline.Indirectly,HCV triggers immune-mediated damage,with heightened pro-inflammatory cytokines exacerbating cardiomyocyte apoptosis and fibrosis.Furthermore,HCV infection promotes a procoagulant imbalance,as evidenced by elevated factor VIII levels and thrombin potential,contributing to the increased cardiovascular risk.While substantial evidence indicates a relationship between HCV and cardiovascular disease,further research is needed to establish causality and guide therapeutic interventions.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.39770300,30070873the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council Foundation,No.98-33
文摘AIM: To investigate the role of the mitochondrial pathway in JTE-522-induced apoptosis and to investigate the relationship between cytochrome C release, caspase activity and loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (Deltapsim). METHODS: Cell culture, cell counting, ELISA assay, TUNEL, flow cytometry, Western blot and fluorometric assay were employed to investigate the effect of JTE-522 on cell proliferation and apoptosis in AGS cells and related molecular mechanism. RESULTS: JTE-522 inhibited the growth of AGS cells and induced the apoptosis. Caspases 8 and 9 were activated during apoptosis as judged by the appearance of cleavage products from procaspase and the caspase activities to cleave specific fluorogenic substrates. To elucidate whether the activation of caspases 8 and 9 was required for the apoptosis induction, we examined the effect of caspase-specific inhibitors on apoptosis. The results showed that caspase inhibitors significantly inhibited the apoptosis induced by JTE-522. In addition, the membrane translocation of Bax and cytosolic release of cytochrome C accompanying with the decrease of the uptake of Rhodamin 123, were detected at an early stage of apoptosis. Furthermore, Bax translocation, cytochrome C release, and caspase 9 activation were blocked by Z-VAD.fmk and Z-IETD-CHO. CONCLUSION: The present data indicate a crucial association between activation of caspases 8, 9, cytochrome C release, membrane translocation of Bax, loss of Deltapsim and JTE-522-induced apoptosis in AGS cells.
基金Supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Shandong(No.2022LZGC015)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFD2400304)+2 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA24030105)the Key Technology Research and Industrialization Demonstration Projects of Qingdao(No.22-3-3-hygg-2-hy)the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(No.CARS-49)。
文摘Oysters are of the most economically important bivalves worldwide.It has high nutritional value and is regarded as a good source of proteins,lipids,glycogen,and amino acids.C.gigas and C.angulata are allopatric congeneric dominant oysters that are widely cultivated in the northern and southern coast of China,and have shown remarkable differentiation in the nutritional content.Interspecific hybridization and backcross of the two species are effective ways to improve the nutritional quality of the oyster.Sixteen progenies were constructed based on a 4×4 diallel crosses among broodstock of C.gigas(G),C.angulata(A)and their hybrids GA(H)and AG(R).The glycogen,fatty acids,and amino acids performance of these progenies were evaluated in 22 months after fertilization.The glycogen content of AA was significantly lower than that of the other 15 progenies(P<0.05),while only the GH progeny was significantly higher than the GG(P<0.05),with a heterosis value of 21.06%.The backcross progenies GR exhibited significantly higher saturated fatty acids,eicosapentaenoic acid(EPA),and polyunsaturated fatty acids(PUFAs)content than those of GG(P<0.05),and did not show significant differences from AA.The AA showed significantly higher content of total amino acids(TAAs)than GG(P<0.05).The AH progeny displayed significantly higher taurine(Tau)content than GG(P<0.05),and the heterosis value was 27.88%.Therefore,the backcross breeding was shown an effective way to improve the glycogen,fatty acids,and TAAs of GG,and the glycogen of AA.This study provided useful information to characterize the benefits of backcrossing in nutritional quality,which will facilitate the production of differentiated products and increase the efficiency of the oyster industry.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 22371165, 22209098 and 21971143)111 Project (D20015)Opening Found of Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory (SC232001, SK213002)。
文摘Rational engineering of semiconductor photocatalysts for efficient hydrogen production is of great significance but still challenging,primarily due to the limitations in charge transfer kinetics.Herein,a fascinating plasmonic tandem heterojunction with the hc-CdS/Mo_(2)C@C heterostructure is aimfully prepared for effectively promoting the charge separation kinetics of the CdS photocatalyst via the synergistic strategy of phase junction,Schottky junction,and photothermal effect.The difference in atomic configuration between cubic-CdS (c-CdS) and hexagonal-CdS (h-CdS) leads to effective charge separation through a typical Ⅱ charge transfer mechanism,and plasmonic Schottky junction further extracts the electrons in the hc-CdS phase junction to realize gradient charge transfer.Besides,the photothermal effect of Mo_(2)C@C helps to expand the light absorption,accelerate charge transfer kinetics,and reduce the hydrogen evolution energy barrier.The carbon layer provides a fast channel for charge transfer and protects the photocatalyst from photocorrosion.As a result,the optimized hc-CMC photocatalyst exhibits a significantly high photocatalytic H_(2)production activity of 28.63 mmol/g/h and apparent quantum efficiency of 61.8%,surpassing most of the reported photocatalysts.This study provides a feasible strategy to enhance the charge transfer kinetics and photocatalytic activity of CdS by constructing plasmonic tandem heterogeneous junctions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(No.52372061)the Project of the Education Department of Jilin Province(No.JJKH20231163KJ).
文摘1.Introduction B_(4)C ceramics have high potential for use in aerospace,military,nuclear energy,and other fields owing to their excellent properties such as low density,high melting point,high hardness,high chem-ical stability,excellent wear resistance,and good neutron absorp-tion ability[1-3].However,the fracture toughness(1.9 MPa·m^(1/2))of B_(4)C is poor[2].Furthermore,the low diffusion coefficient asso-ciated with the strong covalent bond of B_(4)C makes it very difficult to achieve densification through traditional pressureless sintering.For example,after the pressureless sintering of B_(4)C at 2375℃ for 1 h,Roy et al.[4]achieved a relative density of only 87%.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81373724,Transient Potential Vanilloid Receptor1 Participates In The Mechanism Of Acupuncture Alleviating Visceral Hypersensitivity)the Joint Innovation Funds of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences(No.ZJYB2021-06,Clinical observation of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic urticaria)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:this study to investigate the mechanism underlying the electroacupuncture(EA)alleviates colorectal hypersensitivity,a feature of irritable bowel syndrome(IBS).METHODS:The colorectal hypersensitivity model was established by treating mice with zymosan.Electrophysiological techniques,Western blotting and immunofluorescence staining were used to detect the changes of the sensitive state of the colorectum and the response in spinal ganglion and spinal cord after acupuncture intervention.RESULTS:colorectal distension studies revealed that repetitive applied electroacupuncture treatment on mice could significant alleviates colorectal intensity.Western blotting studies with nerve growth factor(NGF)in the colorectum,substance P(SP)in the spinal ganglion,protein kinase C gamma(PKCγ)in the spinal cord,and transient receptor potential vanilloid 1(TRPV1)showed that electroacupuncture suppressed zymosan-induced expression of TRPV1,NGF and SP in multiple tissues.Immunofluorescence labeling results showed that EA attenuated the expression of NGF in the colorectum,SP in the spinal ganglion,PKCγin the spinal cord,and TRPV1 in all three tissues in zymosan-treated mice.Moreover,the number of neurons double-positive for TRPV1/Isolectin B4(IB4)and TRPV1/Neurofilament(NF)200 was increased in the spinal ganglion.CONCLUSION:these results provide molecular-level evidence that EA alleviates zymosan-induced colorectal hypersensitivity by altering the expression of pain-associated proteins in the colorectum and spinal cord.EA has a potential to be therapeutic intervention option for IBS treatment.
