In a total of 83 UN specimens were investigated for proto-oncogene mutations, tumor supressor genes promoter methylation status and c-myc and Ki-67 expression. Point mutations in c-myc were detected in cases with high...In a total of 83 UN specimens were investigated for proto-oncogene mutations, tumor supressor genes promoter methylation status and c-myc and Ki-67 expression. Point mutations in c-myc were detected in cases with high grade and proliferation index. Mutated K-ras proto-onco- gene profiles were detected in 17 (21%) tumoral spiecemens that examined. Tumor specimens were also showed hypermethylated promoter domain for the SFRP2, MGMT tumor supressor genes. These findings showed the combine effect of mutated c-myc and K-ras oncogene and epigenetic inactivation of tissue specific tumor supressor genes (TS) play a crucial role in tumor progression and recurrence in UN carcinogenesis.展开更多
Summary： The specific anti-tumor immune response induced by mouse bone marrow dendritic cells （DCs） lransfected with recombinant adenovirus carrying mutant k-ras genes was investighted. DCs were generated from mous...Summary： The specific anti-tumor immune response induced by mouse bone marrow dendritic cells （DCs） lransfected with recombinant adenovirus carrying mutant k-ras genes was investighted. DCs were generated from mouse bone marrow in the presence of rmGM-CSF （3.3 ng/mL） and rmIL-4 （1.3 ng/mL） and detected by FACS, and then transfecled with the recombinant adenovirus encoding mutant k ras gene. The efficacy of transfection and T cell stimulating activity of DCs were detected. CTL activity of the mice vaccinated with DCs was observed. The resuhs showed thai DCs had dendritic veiled morphology. BmDCs highly expressed B7-1（80%）, B7-2（77%）, MHC Ⅱ （70%）, CDllc （65%）, CD40 （70%） and CD54 （96%） with FACS, and no significant difference in the expression was observed before and after the transfection （P〈0.05）. The DCs transfeeled by mutant k-ras gene could significantly stimulate lymphoeytes proliferation as compared with those transfeeted by Ad e or non-modified DCs （P〈0.05）. DC vaccine transfected by mutant k-ras gene could induce CTL activity against Lewis lung cancer, but not against B16. The specific eytotoxicity against Lewis lung cancer in Ad-k-ras/12-transdueed DC group was signifieantly higher than those in the control, vector and non transfeeted DCs groups （P〈0.05）. It was concluded that special antitumor response could be induced by DCs transfected with recombinant adenovirus carrying mutant k-ras genes.展开更多
AIM: To determine bhe accuracy of p53 gene mutations predicted by overexpression of p53 protein immunohistochemically,and to investigate the co-mutation of p53 and K-ras genes in rectal cancer and its effect on promot...AIM: To determine bhe accuracy of p53 gene mutations predicted by overexpression of p53 protein immunohistochemically,and to investigate the co-mutation of p53 and K-ras genes in rectal cancer and its effect on promoting malignant biologic behaviors of tumors.METHODS: Ninety-seven specimens of rectal cancer were surgically resected in our hospital from August 1996 to October 1997. The hot mutation areas of p53 gene (in exons 5-8) and K-rasgene (in codon 5/12 and 13) were detected with polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP), and overexpression of p53 protein was detected with immunohistochemistry (IHC) in the 97 specimens of rectal cancer. Correlation between gene mutations and tumor clinicopathologic factors was studied, and survival analysis was penfomed as well.RESULTS: There were 36 cases of p53 gene mutations in 61 p53 protein positive cases, and 21 cases of p53 gene non-mutation in 36 p53 protein negative cases respectively.The coincidence rate of p53 gene mutation by IHC method with PCR-SSCP method was 58.8% (57/97). The mutation rate of p53 gene was 52.6% (51/97), while K-ras gene mutation was observed in codons 12 and 13 in 61 cases with a mutation rate of 62.9% (61/97). Single gene mutation of p53 or K-raswas found in 32 cases. Both p53 and K-ras gene mutation were found in 48 cases. Statistical analysis showed that p53 and K-ras gene mutations were not related to the dinicopathologic factors, including tumor size, gross tumor type, histological dassification, differentiation, invasion to intestinal veins, lymphatics and nerves, invasive depth to.wall, lymph node metastasis, and Dukes' stages (P>0.05).The survival in patients with no gene mutation, single gene mutation and both gene mutations were similar (P>0.05).CONCLUSION: IHC has a certain false positive and false negative rate in detecting p53 gene mutations. Malignant biological behaviours of rectal cancer are not enhanced by p53 and K-rasgene mutations. Co-mutation of p53 and K-ras gene has neither synergic carcinogenesis-promoting effect,nor prognostic effect on rectal cancer.展开更多
AIM: To clarify the molecular mechanism involved in pathogenesis of colorectal cancer as well as clinical significance of genetic analysis of histological samples.
Objective:To study the role of the mutations of p53, APC and K-ras genes in 47 cases of 3 types of intestinal metaplasia (IM) of gastric mucosa. Methods:In 47 cases of IM, exons 5- 8 of p53 and exons 15 of APC were ex...Objective:To study the role of the mutations of p53, APC and K-ras genes in 47 cases of 3 types of intestinal metaplasia (IM) of gastric mucosa. Methods:In 47 cases of IM, exons 5- 8 of p53 and exons 15 of APC were examined with PCR-SSCP and codon 12 of K-ras with PCR-RFLP to detect the existence of any mutations of these structures. Results:Muta- tions of p53, APC and K-ras were found in 29.8% (14/47),6.4% (3/47) and 6.4% (3/47) respectively in our series of patients who consisted of 33 with types I and II and 14 with type III of IM. The mutation rate of p53 was far higher in patients with type III IM (57.1%,8/14) than in those with types I and II IM(18.2%,6/33)(P <0.05). Though the mutation rate of APC and K-ras was also higher in the patients with type III IM than in those with types I and II IM, it was of no statistical significance (P >0.05). In one case of type III IM, mutation of both p53 and K-ras was found. Conclusion: The molecular changes of 3 types of IM are different. The mutation of p53 may be closely related to carcinogenesis in cases of type III IM and it serve as a sign for the early diagnosis of gastric carcinoma.展开更多
AIM:To identify key genes and inflammatory signaling pathways involved in the anti-inflammatory effects of Hedysarum polybotrys polysaccharide(HPS)in a rat model of endotoxin-induced uveitis(EIU).METHODS:EIU was induc...AIM:To identify key genes and inflammatory signaling pathways involved in the anti-inflammatory effects of Hedysarum polybotrys polysaccharide(HPS)in a rat model of endotoxin-induced uveitis(EIU).METHODS:EIU was induced in Wistar rats through subcutaneous injection of lipopolysaccharide(LPS,200μg)and the rats were then randomly assigned to EIU group(n=5)and the HPS intervention group(n=5).HPS(400 mg/kg,intraperitoneally)or its carrier was administered 24h and 1h prior to EIU induction.Eyes were examined and enucleated 24h post-induction,and total RNA was extracted from the iris-ciliary body.Gene expression microarrays were used to identify differentially expressed genes(DEGs),followed by bioinformatics analyses,including gene ontology(GO)and pathway analysis.Key findings were not experimentally validated at the mRNA or protein level.RESULTS:A total of 322 DEGs were identified,comprising 254 mRNA and 68 lncRNA genes.GO analysis revealed significant functional categories,including response to LPS.Pathway analysis identified key signaling pathways involved in uveitis,such as cytokine-cytokine receptor interactions.Notably,16 mRNA and 7 lncRNA DEGs emerged as central nodes in the gene correlation network.CONCLUSION:HPS exerts its anti-inflammatory effects through coordinated signaling pathways,offering insights into potential therapeutic targets for managing uveitis.展开更多
AIM:To study the genetic alteration in ACF and to define the possibility that ACF may be a very early morphological lesion with molecular changes,and to explore the relationship between ACF and colorectal adenoma even...AIM:To study the genetic alteration in ACF and to define the possibility that ACF may be a very early morphological lesion with molecular changes,and to explore the relationship between ACF and colorectal adenoma even carcinoma. METHODS: DNA from 35 CRC, 15 adenomas, 34 ACF and 10 normal mucus was isolated by means of microdissection. Direct gene sequencing of K-ras gene including codon 12, 13 and 61 as well as the mutation cluster region (MCR) of APC gene was performed. RESULTS: K-ras gene mutation frequency in ACF, adenoma and carcinoma was 17.6% (6/34), 13.3% (2/15), and 14.3% (5/35) respectively, showing no difference (P 】 0.05) in K-ras gene mutation among three pathologic procedures. The K-ras gene mutation in adenoma, carcinoma and 4 ACF restricted in codon 12 (GGT GAT), but the other 2 mutations from ACF located in codon 13 (GGC GAC). K-ras gene mutation was found more frequently in older patients and patients with polypoid cancer. No mutation in codon 61 was found in the three tissue types. Mutation rate of APC gene in adenoma and carcinoma was 22.9% (8/35) and 26.7% (4/15), which was higher than ACF (2.9%) (P 【0.05). APC gene mutation in carcinoma was not correlated with age of patients, location, size and differentiation of tumor. CONCLUSION: ACF might be a very early morphological lesion in the tumorogenesis of colorectal tumor. The morphological feature and gene mutation status was different in ACF and adenoma. ACF is possibly putative microadenoma that might be the precursor of adenoma. In addition, the development of a subgroup of colorectal carcinomas might undergo a way of normal epithelium ACF carcinomas .展开更多
Researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology(IGDB)of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,with collaborators,identified two sorghum genes(SbSLT1 and SbSLT2)that block Striga-a parasitic plant,also k...Researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology(IGDB)of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,with collaborators,identified two sorghum genes(SbSLT1 and SbSLT2)that block Striga-a parasitic plant,also known as“witchweed,”that causes$1.5 billion annual losses in Africa by draining crop nutrients.Published in Cell(February 12,2025),the study shows that these genes regulate strigolactones(SLs).展开更多
Objective To predict the autophagy-related pathogenesis and key diagnostic genes of diabetic kidney disease(DKD)through bioinformatics analysis,and to identify related Chinese medicines.Methods Data from sequencing mi...Objective To predict the autophagy-related pathogenesis and key diagnostic genes of diabetic kidney disease(DKD)through bioinformatics analysis,and to identify related Chinese medicines.Methods Data from sequencing microarrays GSE30528,GSE30529,and GSE1009 in the Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)were employed.Differentially expressed genes(DEGs)with adjusted P<0.05 from GSE30528 and GSE30529 were identified.Combining these DEGs with the human autophagy gene database,Gene Ontology(GO),Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analyses,and protein-protein interaction(PPI)network analysis were conducted on the obtained DKD autophagy-related genes.Subsequently,the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)regression and support vector machinerecursive feature elimination(SVM-RFE)algorithms were adopted to select autophagy-related genes.The diagnostic capability of these genes was assessed through analysis with the external validation set from microarray GSE1009,and relevant Chinese medicines were inversely predicted using the SymMap database.Results A total of 2014 DEGs were selected from GSE30528 and GSE30529,leading to the identification of 37 DKD autophagy-related genes.GO analysis indicated 681 biological mechanisms,including autophagy regulation and plasma membrane microdomain activity.KEGG enrichment analysis identified 112 related signaling pathways.PPI network analysis showed a marked enrichment of autophagy-related genes in DKD.Through LASSO regression and SVM-RFE,four core diagnostic genes for autophagy in DKD were identified:protein phosphatase 1 regulatory subunit 15A(PPP1R15A),hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha subunit(HIF1α),deleted in liver cancer 1(DLC1),and ceroid lipofuscinosis neuronal 3(CLN3).The external validation set demonstrated high diagnostic efficiency for these genes.Finally,146 kinds of potential Chinese medicines were predicted using the SymMap database,with heatclearing and detoxifying medicine and blood-activating and stasis-eliminating medicine accounting for the largest proportion(25/146 and 13/146,respectively).Conclusion This study analyzed and validated bioinformatics sequencing databases to elucidate the potential molecular mechanisms of DKD autophagy and predicted key diagnostic genes,potential therapeutic targets,and related Chinese medicines,laying a solid foundation for clinical research and application.展开更多
INTRODUCTIONThe point mutation rate of k-ras gene at codon 12 inpancreatic adenocarcinoma is reported to be as highas 90%,and with no mutations in normalpancreas tissues or other pancreatic disorders.Wehave detected t...INTRODUCTIONThe point mutation rate of k-ras gene at codon 12 inpancreatic adenocarcinoma is reported to be as highas 90%,and with no mutations in normalpancreas tissues or other pancreatic disorders.Wehave detected the presence of k-ras gene展开更多
AIM： To disclose geographic differences in genetic changes involved in gallbladder carcinogenesis between two distinct high-incidence areas of Japan and Hungary. METHODS： We examined 42 cases of gallbladder carcinom...AIM： To disclose geographic differences in genetic changes involved in gallbladder carcinogenesis between two distinct high-incidence areas of Japan and Hungary. METHODS： We examined 42 cases of gallbladder carcinoma： 22 Japanese and 20 Hungarian cases, p53 mutations at exons 5 to 8 and K-ras mutations at codon 12 were tested by direct sequencing. Microsatellite instability was determined from fluorescent dye-labeled PCR amplifications of flve-microsatellite markers （BAT-25, BAT-26, D2S123, DSS346, and D17S250）. RESULTS： Mutations of p53 were detected in 11 of 22 Japanese cases and 6 of 18 Hungarian cases （11/22 vs 6/18, P = 0.348）. Transition at CpG sites was found in none of 11 Japanese cases and 2 of 6 Hungarian cases; the difference was marginally significant （0/11 vs 2/6,P = 0.110）. K-ras mutations were detected in only one of the Hungarian cases. Eight of 19 （42.1%） ]apanese cases were MSI-high （presence of novel peaks in more than one of the five loci analyzed）, whereas only 1 of 15 （6.7%） Hungarian cases was MSI-high （P = 0.047）. CONCLUSION： It appears that the p53 mutations and MSI differ in patients with gallbladder carcinoma between two distinct high-incidence areas. Geographic variation might exist in the process of gallbladder carcinogenesis.展开更多
AIM:To summarize progress in the study of K-ras gene studies in pancreatic cancer and its potential clinical significance in screening test for early detection of pancreatic cancer,and to differentiate pancreatic canc...AIM:To summarize progress in the study of K-ras gene studies in pancreatic cancer and its potential clinical significance in screening test for early detection of pancreatic cancer,and to differentiate pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis in recent decade.METHODS:Literature search (MEDLINE 1986-2003) was performed using the key words K-ras gene, pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis, and diagnosis. Two kind of opposite points of view on the significance of K-ras gene in detection early pancreatic cancer and differentiation pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis were investigated.The presence of a K-ras gene mutation at codon 12 has been seen in 75-100% of pancreatic cancers, and is not rare in patients with chronic pancreatitis, and represents an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. However,the significance of the detection of this mutation in specimens obtained by needle aspiration from pure pancreatic juice and from stools for its utilization for the detection of early pancreatic cancer, and differentiation pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis remains controversial.CONCLUSION:The value of K-ras gene mutation for the detection of early pancreatic cancer and differentiation pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis remains uncertains in clinical pratice. Nevertheless, K-ras mutation screening may increase the sensitivity of FNA and ERP cytology and may be useful in identifying pancreatitis patients at high risk for developing cancer, and as a adjunct with cytology to differentiate pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the utility of K-ras mutation analysis ofultrasound guided fine-needle aspirate biopsy of pancreaticmasses.METHODS: Sixty-six ultrasound guided fine-needle biopsieswere evaluated by cytology, histo...AIM: To investigate the utility of K-ras mutation analysis ofultrasound guided fine-needle aspirate biopsy of pancreaticmasses.METHODS: Sixty-six ultrasound guided fine-needle biopsieswere evaluated by cytology, histology and k-ras mutation.The mutation at codon 12 of the k-ras oncogene wasdetected by artificial restriction fragment lengthpolymorphisms using Bst NI approach.RESULTS: The presence of malignant cells was reported in40 of 54 pancreatic carcinomas and K-ras mutations weredetected in 45 of the 54 FNABs of pancreatic carcinomas. Thesensitivity of cytology and k-ras mutation were 74 % and 83%, respectively. The speciality of cytology and k-ras mutationwere both 100 %. The sensitivity and speciality of k-ras mutationcombined with cytology were 83 % and 100 %, respectively.CONCLUSION: High diagnostic accuracy with acceptablediscomfort of FNAB make it useful in diagnosis of pancreaticcarcinoma. Ultrasound guided fine-needle biopsy is a safeand feasible method for diagnosing pancreatic cancer.Pancreatic carcinoma has the highest K-ras mutation rateamong all solid tumors. The mutation rate of k-ras is about80-100 %. The usage of mutation of codon 12 of k-rasoncogene combined with cytology is a good alternative forevaluation of pancreatic masses.展开更多
AIM:To study the diagnostic significance of K-ras gene mutations in fecal samples from elderly patients with large intestinal cancer.METHODS: DNA was extracted in the fecal and tissue samples from 23 large intestinal ...AIM:To study the diagnostic significance of K-ras gene mutations in fecal samples from elderly patients with large intestinal cancer.METHODS: DNA was extracted in the fecal and tissue samples from 23 large intestinal cancer patients, 20 colonic adenomatoid polypus patients and 20 healthy subjects. The K-ras gene mutations at the first and second bases of codon 12 were detected by the allele specific mismatch method.RESULTS: The K-ras gene mutation was 56.52%(13/23) in the large intestinal cancer patients, which was notably higher than that in the normal subjects whose K-ras gene mutation was 5%(1/20) (x^2=12.93, P<0.001). There was no significant difference in comparison with that of colonic adenomatoid polypus patients whose K-ras gene mutation was 30%(6/12)(x^2=3.05, P>0.05). The K-ras gene mutation at the second base of codon 12 was 92.13%(12/13) in the large intestinal cancer patients. There was no significant difference between the detection rate of K-ras gene mutation in the fecal and tissue samples (X^2=9.35, P<0.01).CONCLUSION:Our results indicate that detection of the K-ras gene mutations in fecal samples provides a non-invasive diagnostic method for the elderly large intestinal cancer patients. Its significance in the early diagnosis of large intestinal cancer awaits further studies.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To assess the diagnostic value of endoscopic pancreatic duct brushing in detecting mutation of the K-ras gene at codon 12 in cytologic specimens from patients with pancreatic cancer. METHODS: Thirty-five pa...OBJECTIVE: To assess the diagnostic value of endoscopic pancreatic duct brushing in detecting mutation of the K-ras gene at codon 12 in cytologic specimens from patients with pancreatic cancer. METHODS: Thirty-five patients treated at Changhai Hospital, Shanghai between 1999 and 2001 were enrolled. Their cells obtained by pancreatic duct brushing during endoscopic retrograde tholangiopancreatography (ERCP) were suspended with phosphate buffer solution (PBS). DNA of the cells was extracted and mutation of the K-ras gene at codon 12 detected by means of PCR-SSCP. RESULTS: The K-ras gene mutation rate of pancreatic cancer was 70%, which was higher than that of chronic pancreatitis (14%, P<0.05). K-ras gene mutation was not found in patients with pancreatic cystorcarcinoma and duodenum carcinoma. As to the location of pancreatic cancer, no significant difference was observed between the head, the body and tail. The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy of pancreatic duct brushing in detecting pancreatic cancer was 70%, 94%, and 83%, respectively. CONCLUSION: K-ras analysis of pancreatic brushing samples is helpful in the diagnosis of patients with early pancreatic cancer.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the functions of promoter hypermethylation of O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase(MGMT)gene in colorectal tumorigenesis and progression.METHODS:The promoter hypermethylation of MGMT gene was dete...AIM:To investigate the functions of promoter hypermethylation of O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase(MGMT)gene in colorectal tumorigenesis and progression.METHODS:The promoter hypermethylation of MGMT gene was detected in 27 sporadic colorectal adenomas,62 sporadic colorectal carcinomas and 20 normal colorectal mucosa tissues by methylation-specific PCR.At the same time,the expression of MGMT protein was carried out in the same samples using immunohistochemistry.Mutantallele-specific amplification was used to detect K-rasG to A point mutation in codon 12.RESULTS:None of the normal colorectal mucosa tissues showed methylated bands.Promoter hypermethylation was detected in 40.7%(11 of 27)of adenomas and 43.5%(27 of 62)of carcinomas.MGMT proteins were expressed in nucleus and cytoplasm of normal colorectal mucosa tissues.Loss of MGMT expression was found in 22.2%(6 of 27)of adenomas and 45.2%(28 of 62)of carcinomas.The difference between them was significant(P=0.041).In the 6 adenomas and 28 carcinomas losing MGMT expression,5 and 24 cases presented methylation,respectively(P=0.027,P<0.001).Thirteen of the 19 colorectal tumors with K-rasG to A point mutation in codon 12 had methylated MGMT(P=0.011).The frequencies of K-rasG to A point mutation were 35.3%(12 of 34)and 12.7%(7 of 55)in tumors losing MGMT expression and with normal expression,respectively.CONCLUSION:Promoter hypermethylation and loss of expression of MGMT gene were common events in colorectal tumorigenesis,and loss of expression of MGMT occurs more frequently in carcinomas than in adenomas in sporadic patients.Hypermethylation of the CpG island of MGMT gene was associated with loss of MGMT expression and K-ras G to A point mutation in colorectal tumor.The frequency of K-ras G to A point mutation was increased in tumors losing MGMT expression.It suggests that epigenetic inactivation of MGMT plays an important role in colorectal neoplasia.展开更多
AIM:To investigate frequency and clinical significance of K-ras mutations in pancreatic diseases and to identify its diagnostic values in pancreatic carcinoma.METHODS:117 ductal lesions were identified in the availabl...AIM:To investigate frequency and clinical significance of K-ras mutations in pancreatic diseases and to identify its diagnostic values in pancreatic carcinoma.METHODS:117 ductal lesions were identified in the available sections from pancreatic resection specimens of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, comprising 24 pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, 19 peritumoral ductal atypical hyperplasia, 58 peritumoral ductal hyperplasia and 19 normal duct at the tumor free resection margin. 24 ductal lesions were got from 24 chronic pancreatitis. DNA was extracted.Codon 12 K-ras mutations were examined using the two-step polymerase chain reaction (PCR) combined with restriction enzyme digestion,followed by nonradioisotopic single-strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) analysis and by means of automated DNA sequencing.RESULTS: K-ras mutation rate of the pancreatic carcinoma was 79%(19/24) which was significantly higher than that in the chronic pancreatitis 33%(8/24) (P<0.01). It was also found that K-ras mutation rate was progressively increased from normal duct at the tumor flee resectbn margin, peritumoral ductal hyperplasia, peritumoral ductal atypical hyperplasia to pancreatic ductal adenocardnoma. The mutation pattern of K-ras 12 codon of chronic pancreatitis was GGT→GAT, GGT and CGT,which is identical to that in pancreatic carcinoma.CONCLUSION:K-ras mutation may play a role in the malignant transformation of pancreatic ductal cell. K-ras mutation was not specific enough to diagnose pancreatic carcinoma.展开更多
Because of the recent widespread usage of antibiotics,the acquisition and dissemination of antibiotic-resistance genes(ARGs)were prevalent in the majority of habitats.Generally,the biological wastewater treatment proc...Because of the recent widespread usage of antibiotics,the acquisition and dissemination of antibiotic-resistance genes(ARGs)were prevalent in the majority of habitats.Generally,the biological wastewater treatment processes used in wastewater treatment plants have a limited efficiencies of antibiotics resistant bacteria(ARB)disinfection and ARGs degradation and even promote the proliferation of ARGs.Problematically,ARB and ARGs in effluent pose potential risks if they are not further treated.Photocatalytic oxidation is considered a promising disinfection technology,where the photocatalytic process generates many free radicals that enhance the interaction between light and deoxyribonucleic acid(DNA)for ARB elimination and subsequent degradation of ARGs.This reviewaims to illustrate the progress of photocatalytic oxidation technology for removing antibiotics resistant(AR)from wastewater in recent years.We discuss the sources and transfer of ARGs in wastewater.The overall removal efficiencies of ultraviolet radiation(UV)/chlorination,UV/ozone,UV/H_(2)O_(2),and UV/sulfate-radical based system for ARB and ARGs,as well as the experimental parameters and removal mechanisms,are systematically discussed.The contribution of photocatalytic materials based on TiO_(2) and g-C_(3)N_(4) to the inactivation of ARB and degradation of ARGs is highlighted,producingmany free radicals to attack ARB and ARGs while effectively limiting the horizontal gene transfer(HGT)in wastewater.Finally,based on the reviewed studies,future research directions are proposed to realize specific photocatalytic oxidation technology applications and overcome current challenges.展开更多
Reductive soil disinfestation(RSD)is commonly employed for soil remediation in greenhouse cultivation.However,its influence on antibiotic resistance genes(ARGs)in soil remains uncertain.This study investigated the dyn...Reductive soil disinfestation(RSD)is commonly employed for soil remediation in greenhouse cultivation.However,its influence on antibiotic resistance genes(ARGs)in soil remains uncertain.This study investigated the dynamic changes in soil communities,potential bacterial pathogens,and ARG profiles under various organicmaterial treatments during RSD,including distillers’grains,potato peel,peanut vine,and peanut vine combined with charcoal.Results revealed that applying diverse organic materials in RSD significantly altered bacterial community composition and diminished the relative abundance of potential bacterial pathogens(P<0.05).The relative abundance of high-risk ARGs decreased by 10.7%-30.6%after RSD treatments,the main decreased ARG subtypeswere AAC(3)_Via,dfrA1,ErmB,lnuB,aadA.Actinobacteria was the primary host of ARGs and was suppressed by RSD.Soil physicochemical properties,such as total nitrogen,soil pH,total carbon,were crucial factors affecting ARG profiles.Our findings demonstrated that RSD treatment inhibited pathogenic bacteria and could be an option for reducing high-risk ARG proliferation in soil.展开更多
Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)is an incurable disease of the digestive system;however,the therapeutic methods for IBD remain limited.The pathogenesis of IBD was systematically discussed and compared in this paper,pri...Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)is an incurable disease of the digestive system;however,the therapeutic methods for IBD remain limited.The pathogenesis of IBD was systematically discussed and compared in this paper,primarily comprising Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.This paper focused on six common aspects:(1)Dysregulated immune responses;(2)Gene function changes;(3)Intestinal microbes disorder and imbalance;(4)Microbial infections;(5)Associations between IBD and other inflammatory diseases;and(6)Other factors.In addition,the pathogenesis differences between these two forms of IBD were unraveled and clearly distinguished.These unique aspects of pathogenesis provide crucial insights for the precise treatment of both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.This paper illustrates the root causes and beneficial factors of resistance to IBD,which provides novel insights on early prevention,development of new therapeutic agents,and treatment options of this disease.展开更多
文摘In a total of 83 UN specimens were investigated for proto-oncogene mutations, tumor supressor genes promoter methylation status and c-myc and Ki-67 expression. Point mutations in c-myc were detected in cases with high grade and proliferation index. Mutated K-ras proto-onco- gene profiles were detected in 17 (21%) tumoral spiecemens that examined. Tumor specimens were also showed hypermethylated promoter domain for the SFRP2, MGMT tumor supressor genes. These findings showed the combine effect of mutated c-myc and K-ras oncogene and epigenetic inactivation of tissue specific tumor supressor genes (TS) play a crucial role in tumor progression and recurrence in UN carcinogenesis.
文摘Summary： The specific anti-tumor immune response induced by mouse bone marrow dendritic cells （DCs） lransfected with recombinant adenovirus carrying mutant k-ras genes was investighted. DCs were generated from mouse bone marrow in the presence of rmGM-CSF （3.3 ng/mL） and rmIL-4 （1.3 ng/mL） and detected by FACS, and then transfecled with the recombinant adenovirus encoding mutant k ras gene. The efficacy of transfection and T cell stimulating activity of DCs were detected. CTL activity of the mice vaccinated with DCs was observed. The resuhs showed thai DCs had dendritic veiled morphology. BmDCs highly expressed B7-1（80%）, B7-2（77%）, MHC Ⅱ （70%）, CDllc （65%）, CD40 （70%） and CD54 （96%） with FACS, and no significant difference in the expression was observed before and after the transfection （P〈0.05）. The DCs transfeeled by mutant k-ras gene could significantly stimulate lymphoeytes proliferation as compared with those transfeeted by Ad e or non-modified DCs （P〈0.05）. DC vaccine transfected by mutant k-ras gene could induce CTL activity against Lewis lung cancer, but not against B16. The specific eytotoxicity against Lewis lung cancer in Ad-k-ras/12-transdueed DC group was signifieantly higher than those in the control, vector and non transfeeted DCs groups （P〈0.05）. It was concluded that special antitumor response could be induced by DCs transfected with recombinant adenovirus carrying mutant k-ras genes.
文摘AIM: To determine bhe accuracy of p53 gene mutations predicted by overexpression of p53 protein immunohistochemically,and to investigate the co-mutation of p53 and K-ras genes in rectal cancer and its effect on promoting malignant biologic behaviors of tumors.METHODS: Ninety-seven specimens of rectal cancer were surgically resected in our hospital from August 1996 to October 1997. The hot mutation areas of p53 gene (in exons 5-8) and K-rasgene (in codon 5/12 and 13) were detected with polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP), and overexpression of p53 protein was detected with immunohistochemistry (IHC) in the 97 specimens of rectal cancer. Correlation between gene mutations and tumor clinicopathologic factors was studied, and survival analysis was penfomed as well.RESULTS: There were 36 cases of p53 gene mutations in 61 p53 protein positive cases, and 21 cases of p53 gene non-mutation in 36 p53 protein negative cases respectively.The coincidence rate of p53 gene mutation by IHC method with PCR-SSCP method was 58.8% (57/97). The mutation rate of p53 gene was 52.6% (51/97), while K-ras gene mutation was observed in codons 12 and 13 in 61 cases with a mutation rate of 62.9% (61/97). Single gene mutation of p53 or K-raswas found in 32 cases. Both p53 and K-ras gene mutation were found in 48 cases. Statistical analysis showed that p53 and K-ras gene mutations were not related to the dinicopathologic factors, including tumor size, gross tumor type, histological dassification, differentiation, invasion to intestinal veins, lymphatics and nerves, invasive depth to.wall, lymph node metastasis, and Dukes' stages (P>0.05).The survival in patients with no gene mutation, single gene mutation and both gene mutations were similar (P>0.05).CONCLUSION: IHC has a certain false positive and false negative rate in detecting p53 gene mutations. Malignant biological behaviours of rectal cancer are not enhanced by p53 and K-rasgene mutations. Co-mutation of p53 and K-ras gene has neither synergic carcinogenesis-promoting effect,nor prognostic effect on rectal cancer.
基金Supported by Capital Public Health Project Cultivation Program,No.Z111107067311051
文摘AIM: To clarify the molecular mechanism involved in pathogenesis of colorectal cancer as well as clinical significance of genetic analysis of histological samples.
基金National Natural Science foundation of China, No.39470332
文摘Objective:To study the role of the mutations of p53, APC and K-ras genes in 47 cases of 3 types of intestinal metaplasia (IM) of gastric mucosa. Methods:In 47 cases of IM, exons 5- 8 of p53 and exons 15 of APC were examined with PCR-SSCP and codon 12 of K-ras with PCR-RFLP to detect the existence of any mutations of these structures. Results:Muta- tions of p53, APC and K-ras were found in 29.8% (14/47),6.4% (3/47) and 6.4% (3/47) respectively in our series of patients who consisted of 33 with types I and II and 14 with type III of IM. The mutation rate of p53 was far higher in patients with type III IM (57.1%,8/14) than in those with types I and II IM(18.2%,6/33)(P <0.05). Though the mutation rate of APC and K-ras was also higher in the patients with type III IM than in those with types I and II IM, it was of no statistical significance (P >0.05). In one case of type III IM, mutation of both p53 and K-ras was found. Conclusion: The molecular changes of 3 types of IM are different. The mutation of p53 may be closely related to carcinogenesis in cases of type III IM and it serve as a sign for the early diagnosis of gastric carcinoma.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Fundation of China(No.82101107No.81471575).
文摘AIM:To identify key genes and inflammatory signaling pathways involved in the anti-inflammatory effects of Hedysarum polybotrys polysaccharide(HPS)in a rat model of endotoxin-induced uveitis(EIU).METHODS:EIU was induced in Wistar rats through subcutaneous injection of lipopolysaccharide(LPS,200μg)and the rats were then randomly assigned to EIU group(n=5)and the HPS intervention group(n=5).HPS(400 mg/kg,intraperitoneally)or its carrier was administered 24h and 1h prior to EIU induction.Eyes were examined and enucleated 24h post-induction,and total RNA was extracted from the iris-ciliary body.Gene expression microarrays were used to identify differentially expressed genes(DEGs),followed by bioinformatics analyses,including gene ontology(GO)and pathway analysis.Key findings were not experimentally validated at the mRNA or protein level.RESULTS:A total of 322 DEGs were identified,comprising 254 mRNA and 68 lncRNA genes.GO analysis revealed significant functional categories,including response to LPS.Pathway analysis identified key signaling pathways involved in uveitis,such as cytokine-cytokine receptor interactions.Notably,16 mRNA and 7 lncRNA DEGs emerged as central nodes in the gene correlation network.CONCLUSION:HPS exerts its anti-inflammatory effects through coordinated signaling pathways,offering insights into potential therapeutic targets for managing uveitis.
基金This subject is supported by the Fund for Returned Scientists and Scholars,[1999]363.Chinese Ministry of Education.
文摘AIM:To study the genetic alteration in ACF and to define the possibility that ACF may be a very early morphological lesion with molecular changes,and to explore the relationship between ACF and colorectal adenoma even carcinoma. METHODS: DNA from 35 CRC, 15 adenomas, 34 ACF and 10 normal mucus was isolated by means of microdissection. Direct gene sequencing of K-ras gene including codon 12, 13 and 61 as well as the mutation cluster region (MCR) of APC gene was performed. RESULTS: K-ras gene mutation frequency in ACF, adenoma and carcinoma was 17.6% (6/34), 13.3% (2/15), and 14.3% (5/35) respectively, showing no difference (P 】 0.05) in K-ras gene mutation among three pathologic procedures. The K-ras gene mutation in adenoma, carcinoma and 4 ACF restricted in codon 12 (GGT GAT), but the other 2 mutations from ACF located in codon 13 (GGC GAC). K-ras gene mutation was found more frequently in older patients and patients with polypoid cancer. No mutation in codon 61 was found in the three tissue types. Mutation rate of APC gene in adenoma and carcinoma was 22.9% (8/35) and 26.7% (4/15), which was higher than ACF (2.9%) (P 【0.05). APC gene mutation in carcinoma was not correlated with age of patients, location, size and differentiation of tumor. CONCLUSION: ACF might be a very early morphological lesion in the tumorogenesis of colorectal tumor. The morphological feature and gene mutation status was different in ACF and adenoma. ACF is possibly putative microadenoma that might be the precursor of adenoma. In addition, the development of a subgroup of colorectal carcinomas might undergo a way of normal epithelium ACF carcinomas .
文摘Researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology(IGDB)of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,with collaborators,identified two sorghum genes(SbSLT1 and SbSLT2)that block Striga-a parasitic plant,also known as“witchweed,”that causes$1.5 billion annual losses in Africa by draining crop nutrients.Published in Cell(February 12,2025),the study shows that these genes regulate strigolactones(SLs).
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(82170747),and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Clinical Medicine(20DZ2272200).
文摘Objective To predict the autophagy-related pathogenesis and key diagnostic genes of diabetic kidney disease(DKD)through bioinformatics analysis,and to identify related Chinese medicines.Methods Data from sequencing microarrays GSE30528,GSE30529,and GSE1009 in the Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO)were employed.Differentially expressed genes(DEGs)with adjusted P<0.05 from GSE30528 and GSE30529 were identified.Combining these DEGs with the human autophagy gene database,Gene Ontology(GO),Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analyses,and protein-protein interaction(PPI)network analysis were conducted on the obtained DKD autophagy-related genes.Subsequently,the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator(LASSO)regression and support vector machinerecursive feature elimination(SVM-RFE)algorithms were adopted to select autophagy-related genes.The diagnostic capability of these genes was assessed through analysis with the external validation set from microarray GSE1009,and relevant Chinese medicines were inversely predicted using the SymMap database.Results A total of 2014 DEGs were selected from GSE30528 and GSE30529,leading to the identification of 37 DKD autophagy-related genes.GO analysis indicated 681 biological mechanisms,including autophagy regulation and plasma membrane microdomain activity.KEGG enrichment analysis identified 112 related signaling pathways.PPI network analysis showed a marked enrichment of autophagy-related genes in DKD.Through LASSO regression and SVM-RFE,four core diagnostic genes for autophagy in DKD were identified:protein phosphatase 1 regulatory subunit 15A(PPP1R15A),hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha subunit(HIF1α),deleted in liver cancer 1(DLC1),and ceroid lipofuscinosis neuronal 3(CLN3).The external validation set demonstrated high diagnostic efficiency for these genes.Finally,146 kinds of potential Chinese medicines were predicted using the SymMap database,with heatclearing and detoxifying medicine and blood-activating and stasis-eliminating medicine accounting for the largest proportion(25/146 and 13/146,respectively).Conclusion This study analyzed and validated bioinformatics sequencing databases to elucidate the potential molecular mechanisms of DKD autophagy and predicted key diagnostic genes,potential therapeutic targets,and related Chinese medicines,laying a solid foundation for clinical research and application.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Scientific Committee
文摘INTRODUCTIONThe point mutation rate of k-ras gene at codon 12 inpancreatic adenocarcinoma is reported to be as highas 90%,and with no mutations in normalpancreas tissues or other pancreatic disorders.Wehave detected the presence of k-ras gene
文摘AIM： To disclose geographic differences in genetic changes involved in gallbladder carcinogenesis between two distinct high-incidence areas of Japan and Hungary. METHODS： We examined 42 cases of gallbladder carcinoma： 22 Japanese and 20 Hungarian cases, p53 mutations at exons 5 to 8 and K-ras mutations at codon 12 were tested by direct sequencing. Microsatellite instability was determined from fluorescent dye-labeled PCR amplifications of flve-microsatellite markers （BAT-25, BAT-26, D2S123, DSS346, and D17S250）. RESULTS： Mutations of p53 were detected in 11 of 22 Japanese cases and 6 of 18 Hungarian cases （11/22 vs 6/18, P = 0.348）. Transition at CpG sites was found in none of 11 Japanese cases and 2 of 6 Hungarian cases; the difference was marginally significant （0/11 vs 2/6,P = 0.110）. K-ras mutations were detected in only one of the Hungarian cases. Eight of 19 （42.1%） ]apanese cases were MSI-high （presence of novel peaks in more than one of the five loci analyzed）, whereas only 1 of 15 （6.7%） Hungarian cases was MSI-high （P = 0.047）. CONCLUSION： It appears that the p53 mutations and MSI differ in patients with gallbladder carcinoma between two distinct high-incidence areas. Geographic variation might exist in the process of gallbladder carcinogenesis.
文摘AIM:To summarize progress in the study of K-ras gene studies in pancreatic cancer and its potential clinical significance in screening test for early detection of pancreatic cancer,and to differentiate pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis in recent decade.METHODS:Literature search (MEDLINE 1986-2003) was performed using the key words K-ras gene, pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis, and diagnosis. Two kind of opposite points of view on the significance of K-ras gene in detection early pancreatic cancer and differentiation pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis were investigated.The presence of a K-ras gene mutation at codon 12 has been seen in 75-100% of pancreatic cancers, and is not rare in patients with chronic pancreatitis, and represents an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer. However,the significance of the detection of this mutation in specimens obtained by needle aspiration from pure pancreatic juice and from stools for its utilization for the detection of early pancreatic cancer, and differentiation pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis remains controversial.CONCLUSION:The value of K-ras gene mutation for the detection of early pancreatic cancer and differentiation pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis remains uncertains in clinical pratice. Nevertheless, K-ras mutation screening may increase the sensitivity of FNA and ERP cytology and may be useful in identifying pancreatitis patients at high risk for developing cancer, and as a adjunct with cytology to differentiate pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis.
基金Natural Scientific Foundation of Heilongjiang Province, No.97024
文摘AIM: To investigate the utility of K-ras mutation analysis ofultrasound guided fine-needle aspirate biopsy of pancreaticmasses.METHODS: Sixty-six ultrasound guided fine-needle biopsieswere evaluated by cytology, histology and k-ras mutation.The mutation at codon 12 of the k-ras oncogene wasdetected by artificial restriction fragment lengthpolymorphisms using Bst NI approach.RESULTS: The presence of malignant cells was reported in40 of 54 pancreatic carcinomas and K-ras mutations weredetected in 45 of the 54 FNABs of pancreatic carcinomas. Thesensitivity of cytology and k-ras mutation were 74 % and 83%, respectively. The speciality of cytology and k-ras mutationwere both 100 %. The sensitivity and speciality of k-ras mutationcombined with cytology were 83 % and 100 %, respectively.CONCLUSION: High diagnostic accuracy with acceptablediscomfort of FNAB make it useful in diagnosis of pancreaticcarcinoma. Ultrasound guided fine-needle biopsy is a safeand feasible method for diagnosing pancreatic cancer.Pancreatic carcinoma has the highest K-ras mutation rateamong all solid tumors. The mutation rate of k-ras is about80-100 %. The usage of mutation of codon 12 of k-rasoncogene combined with cytology is a good alternative forevaluation of pancreatic masses.
文摘AIM:To study the diagnostic significance of K-ras gene mutations in fecal samples from elderly patients with large intestinal cancer.METHODS: DNA was extracted in the fecal and tissue samples from 23 large intestinal cancer patients, 20 colonic adenomatoid polypus patients and 20 healthy subjects. The K-ras gene mutations at the first and second bases of codon 12 were detected by the allele specific mismatch method.RESULTS: The K-ras gene mutation was 56.52%(13/23) in the large intestinal cancer patients, which was notably higher than that in the normal subjects whose K-ras gene mutation was 5%(1/20) (x^2=12.93, P<0.001). There was no significant difference in comparison with that of colonic adenomatoid polypus patients whose K-ras gene mutation was 30%(6/12)(x^2=3.05, P>0.05). The K-ras gene mutation at the second base of codon 12 was 92.13%(12/13) in the large intestinal cancer patients. There was no significant difference between the detection rate of K-ras gene mutation in the fecal and tissue samples (X^2=9.35, P<0.01).CONCLUSION:Our results indicate that detection of the K-ras gene mutations in fecal samples provides a non-invasive diagnostic method for the elderly large intestinal cancer patients. Its significance in the early diagnosis of large intestinal cancer awaits further studies.
文摘OBJECTIVE: To assess the diagnostic value of endoscopic pancreatic duct brushing in detecting mutation of the K-ras gene at codon 12 in cytologic specimens from patients with pancreatic cancer. METHODS: Thirty-five patients treated at Changhai Hospital, Shanghai between 1999 and 2001 were enrolled. Their cells obtained by pancreatic duct brushing during endoscopic retrograde tholangiopancreatography (ERCP) were suspended with phosphate buffer solution (PBS). DNA of the cells was extracted and mutation of the K-ras gene at codon 12 detected by means of PCR-SSCP. RESULTS: The K-ras gene mutation rate of pancreatic cancer was 70%, which was higher than that of chronic pancreatitis (14%, P<0.05). K-ras gene mutation was not found in patients with pancreatic cystorcarcinoma and duodenum carcinoma. As to the location of pancreatic cancer, no significant difference was observed between the head, the body and tail. The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy of pancreatic duct brushing in detecting pancreatic cancer was 70%, 94%, and 83%, respectively. CONCLUSION: K-ras analysis of pancreatic brushing samples is helpful in the diagnosis of patients with early pancreatic cancer.
基金Supported by the Key Technologies R&D Program of Hubei Province,No.2002AA301C84.
文摘AIM:To investigate the functions of promoter hypermethylation of O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase(MGMT)gene in colorectal tumorigenesis and progression.METHODS:The promoter hypermethylation of MGMT gene was detected in 27 sporadic colorectal adenomas,62 sporadic colorectal carcinomas and 20 normal colorectal mucosa tissues by methylation-specific PCR.At the same time,the expression of MGMT protein was carried out in the same samples using immunohistochemistry.Mutantallele-specific amplification was used to detect K-rasG to A point mutation in codon 12.RESULTS:None of the normal colorectal mucosa tissues showed methylated bands.Promoter hypermethylation was detected in 40.7%(11 of 27)of adenomas and 43.5%(27 of 62)of carcinomas.MGMT proteins were expressed in nucleus and cytoplasm of normal colorectal mucosa tissues.Loss of MGMT expression was found in 22.2%(6 of 27)of adenomas and 45.2%(28 of 62)of carcinomas.The difference between them was significant(P=0.041).In the 6 adenomas and 28 carcinomas losing MGMT expression,5 and 24 cases presented methylation,respectively(P=0.027,P<0.001).Thirteen of the 19 colorectal tumors with K-rasG to A point mutation in codon 12 had methylated MGMT(P=0.011).The frequencies of K-rasG to A point mutation were 35.3%(12 of 34)and 12.7%(7 of 55)in tumors losing MGMT expression and with normal expression,respectively.CONCLUSION:Promoter hypermethylation and loss of expression of MGMT gene were common events in colorectal tumorigenesis,and loss of expression of MGMT occurs more frequently in carcinomas than in adenomas in sporadic patients.Hypermethylation of the CpG island of MGMT gene was associated with loss of MGMT expression and K-ras G to A point mutation in colorectal tumor.The frequency of K-ras G to A point mutation was increased in tumors losing MGMT expression.It suggests that epigenetic inactivation of MGMT plays an important role in colorectal neoplasia.
基金Supported by the Technology Committee of Shanghai,NO.994119044
文摘AIM:To investigate frequency and clinical significance of K-ras mutations in pancreatic diseases and to identify its diagnostic values in pancreatic carcinoma.METHODS:117 ductal lesions were identified in the available sections from pancreatic resection specimens of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, comprising 24 pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, 19 peritumoral ductal atypical hyperplasia, 58 peritumoral ductal hyperplasia and 19 normal duct at the tumor free resection margin. 24 ductal lesions were got from 24 chronic pancreatitis. DNA was extracted.Codon 12 K-ras mutations were examined using the two-step polymerase chain reaction (PCR) combined with restriction enzyme digestion,followed by nonradioisotopic single-strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) analysis and by means of automated DNA sequencing.RESULTS: K-ras mutation rate of the pancreatic carcinoma was 79%(19/24) which was significantly higher than that in the chronic pancreatitis 33%(8/24) (P<0.01). It was also found that K-ras mutation rate was progressively increased from normal duct at the tumor flee resectbn margin, peritumoral ductal hyperplasia, peritumoral ductal atypical hyperplasia to pancreatic ductal adenocardnoma. The mutation pattern of K-ras 12 codon of chronic pancreatitis was GGT→GAT, GGT and CGT,which is identical to that in pancreatic carcinoma.CONCLUSION:K-ras mutation may play a role in the malignant transformation of pancreatic ductal cell. K-ras mutation was not specific enough to diagnose pancreatic carcinoma.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.52100182 and 52300204)the the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province (No.2023RC3122).
文摘Because of the recent widespread usage of antibiotics,the acquisition and dissemination of antibiotic-resistance genes(ARGs)were prevalent in the majority of habitats.Generally,the biological wastewater treatment processes used in wastewater treatment plants have a limited efficiencies of antibiotics resistant bacteria(ARB)disinfection and ARGs degradation and even promote the proliferation of ARGs.Problematically,ARB and ARGs in effluent pose potential risks if they are not further treated.Photocatalytic oxidation is considered a promising disinfection technology,where the photocatalytic process generates many free radicals that enhance the interaction between light and deoxyribonucleic acid(DNA)for ARB elimination and subsequent degradation of ARGs.This reviewaims to illustrate the progress of photocatalytic oxidation technology for removing antibiotics resistant(AR)from wastewater in recent years.We discuss the sources and transfer of ARGs in wastewater.The overall removal efficiencies of ultraviolet radiation(UV)/chlorination,UV/ozone,UV/H_(2)O_(2),and UV/sulfate-radical based system for ARB and ARGs,as well as the experimental parameters and removal mechanisms,are systematically discussed.The contribution of photocatalytic materials based on TiO_(2) and g-C_(3)N_(4) to the inactivation of ARB and degradation of ARGs is highlighted,producingmany free radicals to attack ARB and ARGs while effectively limiting the horizontal gene transfer(HGT)in wastewater.Finally,based on the reviewed studies,future research directions are proposed to realize specific photocatalytic oxidation technology applications and overcome current challenges.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province,China(No 2021CXGC010803)Pan’an County Chinese Medicine Industry Project(No.PZYF202103).
文摘Reductive soil disinfestation(RSD)is commonly employed for soil remediation in greenhouse cultivation.However,its influence on antibiotic resistance genes(ARGs)in soil remains uncertain.This study investigated the dynamic changes in soil communities,potential bacterial pathogens,and ARG profiles under various organicmaterial treatments during RSD,including distillers’grains,potato peel,peanut vine,and peanut vine combined with charcoal.Results revealed that applying diverse organic materials in RSD significantly altered bacterial community composition and diminished the relative abundance of potential bacterial pathogens(P<0.05).The relative abundance of high-risk ARGs decreased by 10.7%-30.6%after RSD treatments,the main decreased ARG subtypeswere AAC(3)_Via,dfrA1,ErmB,lnuB,aadA.Actinobacteria was the primary host of ARGs and was suppressed by RSD.Soil physicochemical properties,such as total nitrogen,soil pH,total carbon,were crucial factors affecting ARG profiles.Our findings demonstrated that RSD treatment inhibited pathogenic bacteria and could be an option for reducing high-risk ARG proliferation in soil.
基金Supported by Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Commission Grant,No.24ZXRKSY00010Program for Innovative Research Team in Peking Union Medical College,CAMS Initiative for Innovative Medicine,No.2023-I2M-2-008.
文摘Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)is an incurable disease of the digestive system;however,the therapeutic methods for IBD remain limited.The pathogenesis of IBD was systematically discussed and compared in this paper,primarily comprising Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.This paper focused on six common aspects:(1)Dysregulated immune responses;(2)Gene function changes;(3)Intestinal microbes disorder and imbalance;(4)Microbial infections;(5)Associations between IBD and other inflammatory diseases;and(6)Other factors.In addition,the pathogenesis differences between these two forms of IBD were unraveled and clearly distinguished.These unique aspects of pathogenesis provide crucial insights for the precise treatment of both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.This paper illustrates the root causes and beneficial factors of resistance to IBD,which provides novel insights on early prevention,development of new therapeutic agents,and treatment options of this disease.
