Objectives:Among cutaneous malignancies,melanoma stands out for its particularly aggressive nature,with therapeutic interventions becoming notably limited once the disease progresses.In this research,we investigate th...Objectives:Among cutaneous malignancies,melanoma stands out for its particularly aggressive nature,with therapeutic interventions becoming notably limited once the disease progresses.In this research,we investigate the tumor-suppressing capabilities of water-extracted Korean mistletoe(Viscum album var.coloratum)and its purified lectin component(V.album var.coloratum agglutinin,VCA)using two distinct mouse melanoma models:B16BL6 and B16F10 cell lines.Methods:The impact of water extract and VCA treatments on melanoma cells was assessed through multiple experimental approaches,examining cellular survival rates,programmed cell death pathways,multicaspase activity,and cell cycle distribution patterns.To elucidate the interconnections among various cellular responses,we employed a suite of statistical techniques encompassing correlation studies,principal component analysis(PCA)-based dimensionality reduction,and dendrogram-based clusteringmethodologies.Results:Thewater extract exhibited dosedependent cytotoxicity with IC50 values of 372.3±8.7μg/mL and 202.5±8.4μg/mL for B16BL6 and B16F10 cells,respectively.VCA showed more significant effects,with IC50 values of 0.1992±0.0041 and 0.1981±0.0098μg/mL for B16BL6 and B16F10 cells,respectively.Both agents induced substantial apoptosis with a significant progression from early to late apoptotic stages,reaching up to 59.4%total apoptotic cells for VCA treatment.This was confirmed by strong multicaspase activation,particularly in VCA-treated cells(up to 88.4%caspase-positive cells).The water extract showed modest effects on cell cycle distribution,with increases in G0/G1 phase(74.6%)in B16BL6 cells and S phase(19.2%)in B16F10 cells,while VCA treatment resulted in G2/M phase reduction(10.0%)in B16F10 cells.Correlation analysis revealed strong negative associations between cell viability and caspase activity(r=−0.843 to−0.878),while hierarchical clustering demonstrated distinct response patterns between low and high concentrations of both agents.Effect size analysis confirmed strong treatment impacts on cell viability(d=−5.89 to−6.12)and caspase activation(d=3.45 to 5.23).Conclusion:These findings suggest that Korean mistletoe water extract and its isolated lectin may affect both primary and metastatic melanoma cells through distinct mechanisms,demonstrating particular potency in caspase-dependent apoptosis induction.Our findings establish a robust foundation for developing novel therapeutic interventions derived from natural compounds to combat malignant melanoma with high metastatic potential.展开更多
为进一步探明陕西省榆林市樟子松人工林的土壤养分变化特征,以5年生樟子松(Pinus sylvestris L. var. mongolica Litv.)纯林和5年生樟子松-胡枝子(Lespedeza bicolor Turcz.)混交林为研究对象,分析土壤有机质、硝态氮、有效磷、速效钾...为进一步探明陕西省榆林市樟子松人工林的土壤养分变化特征,以5年生樟子松(Pinus sylvestris L. var. mongolica Litv.)纯林和5年生樟子松-胡枝子(Lespedeza bicolor Turcz.)混交林为研究对象,分析土壤有机质、硝态氮、有效磷、速效钾等理化指标以及土壤酶活性的变化特征。结果表明,樟子松纯林和樟子松-胡枝子混交林土壤有机质、有效磷和速效钾含量整体上均随着土层深度的增加呈下降趋势,全磷含量均随着土层深度的增加呈先升高后降低的趋势,硝态氮含量则均随着土壤深度的增加而增加,5个指标均表现为樟子松-胡枝子混交林高于樟子松纯林,且樟子松-胡枝子混交林各层土壤有效磷含量均显著高于樟子松纯林(P<0.05);樟子松纯林和樟子松-胡枝子混交林土壤含水率各土层间差异均不显著,樟子松-胡枝子混交林5~15 cm土层土壤含水率含量显著高于樟子松纯林(P<0.05);樟子松纯林和樟子松-胡枝子混交林土壤碱性磷酸酶活性、过氧化氢酶活性、脲酶活性均随着土层深度的增加而降低,且樟子松-胡枝子混交林过氧化氢酶活性和脲酶活性在各土层均显著高于樟子松纯林(P<0.05)。展开更多
Background Lung squamous cell carcinoma(LUSC)is a major subtype of non-small cell lung cancer with a high mortality rate.Identifying causal plasma proteins associated with LUSC could provide new insights into the path...Background Lung squamous cell carcinoma(LUSC)is a major subtype of non-small cell lung cancer with a high mortality rate.Identifying causal plasma proteins associated with LUSC could provide new insights into the pathophysiology of the disease and potential therapeutic targets.This study aimed to identify plasma proteins causally linked to LUSC risk using proteome-wide Mendelian randomization(MR)and colocalization analyses.Methods Proteome-wide MR analysis was conducted using data from the UK Biobank Pharma Proteomics Project and deCODE genetics.Summary-level data for LUSC were obtained from the ILCCO Consortium,the FinnGen study,and a separate GWAS study.A total of 1,046 shared protein quantitative trait loci(pQTLs)were analyzed.Sensitivity analyses included the HEIDI test for horizontal pleiotropy and colocalization analysis to validate the causal associations.Results MR analysis identified six plasma proteins associated with LUSC risk:HSPA1L,PCSK7,POLI,SPINK2,TCL1A,and VARS.HSPA1L(OR=0.47;95%CI:0.34–0.65;P=4.89×10^(–6)),SPINK2(OR=0.68;95%CI:0.58–0.80;P=3.17×10^(–6)),and VARS(OR=0.44;95%CI:0.31–0.63;P=5.94×10^(–6))were associated with a decreased risk of LUSC.Conversely,PCSK7(OR=1.37;95%CI:1.21–1.56;P=1.40×10^(–6)),POLI(OR=4.50;95%CI:2.25–9.00;P=2.13×10–5),and TCL1A(OR=1.72;95%CI:1.34–2.21;P=1.89×10–5)were associated with an increased risk.The SMR analysis and HEIDI test confirmed the robustness of these associations.HSPA1L,SPINK2,and VARS showed significant inverse associations,with strong colocalization evidence for TCL1A(PPH4=0.817).Conclusions This study identified six plasma proteins potentially causal for LUSC risk.HSPA1L,SPINK2,and VARS are associated with decreased risk,while PCSK7,POLI,and TCL1A are linked to increased risk.These findings provide new insights into LUSC pathogenesis and highlight potential targets for therapeutic intervention.展开更多
本文研究两组同龄新疆杨(Populus alba L.var.pyramidalis)(一组土壤含盐量较低,树木长势良好,另一组土壤盐分高,树木长势差)对盐分离子的吸收选择性系数和从根至边材,从边材至叶的运输选择性系数,结合盐分离子在树体各部位的分布状况,...本文研究两组同龄新疆杨(Populus alba L.var.pyramidalis)(一组土壤含盐量较低,树木长势良好,另一组土壤盐分高,树木长势差)对盐分离子的吸收选择性系数和从根至边材,从边材至叶的运输选择性系数,结合盐分离子在树体各部位的分布状况,探讨新疆杨对长期盐胁迫的生理反应。主要结论为:盐胁迫下新疆杨通过选择性吸收K+,抑制过多Na+进入根系,新疆杨对盐分离子的运输选择性主要体现在根向边材的运输中,新疆杨根系对Na+具有较强的截留作用,对Cl-和SO42-也有一定截留作用。展开更多
文摘Objectives:Among cutaneous malignancies,melanoma stands out for its particularly aggressive nature,with therapeutic interventions becoming notably limited once the disease progresses.In this research,we investigate the tumor-suppressing capabilities of water-extracted Korean mistletoe(Viscum album var.coloratum)and its purified lectin component(V.album var.coloratum agglutinin,VCA)using two distinct mouse melanoma models:B16BL6 and B16F10 cell lines.Methods:The impact of water extract and VCA treatments on melanoma cells was assessed through multiple experimental approaches,examining cellular survival rates,programmed cell death pathways,multicaspase activity,and cell cycle distribution patterns.To elucidate the interconnections among various cellular responses,we employed a suite of statistical techniques encompassing correlation studies,principal component analysis(PCA)-based dimensionality reduction,and dendrogram-based clusteringmethodologies.Results:Thewater extract exhibited dosedependent cytotoxicity with IC50 values of 372.3±8.7μg/mL and 202.5±8.4μg/mL for B16BL6 and B16F10 cells,respectively.VCA showed more significant effects,with IC50 values of 0.1992±0.0041 and 0.1981±0.0098μg/mL for B16BL6 and B16F10 cells,respectively.Both agents induced substantial apoptosis with a significant progression from early to late apoptotic stages,reaching up to 59.4%total apoptotic cells for VCA treatment.This was confirmed by strong multicaspase activation,particularly in VCA-treated cells(up to 88.4%caspase-positive cells).The water extract showed modest effects on cell cycle distribution,with increases in G0/G1 phase(74.6%)in B16BL6 cells and S phase(19.2%)in B16F10 cells,while VCA treatment resulted in G2/M phase reduction(10.0%)in B16F10 cells.Correlation analysis revealed strong negative associations between cell viability and caspase activity(r=−0.843 to−0.878),while hierarchical clustering demonstrated distinct response patterns between low and high concentrations of both agents.Effect size analysis confirmed strong treatment impacts on cell viability(d=−5.89 to−6.12)and caspase activation(d=3.45 to 5.23).Conclusion:These findings suggest that Korean mistletoe water extract and its isolated lectin may affect both primary and metastatic melanoma cells through distinct mechanisms,demonstrating particular potency in caspase-dependent apoptosis induction.Our findings establish a robust foundation for developing novel therapeutic interventions derived from natural compounds to combat malignant melanoma with high metastatic potential.
文摘为进一步探明陕西省榆林市樟子松人工林的土壤养分变化特征,以5年生樟子松(Pinus sylvestris L. var. mongolica Litv.)纯林和5年生樟子松-胡枝子(Lespedeza bicolor Turcz.)混交林为研究对象,分析土壤有机质、硝态氮、有效磷、速效钾等理化指标以及土壤酶活性的变化特征。结果表明,樟子松纯林和樟子松-胡枝子混交林土壤有机质、有效磷和速效钾含量整体上均随着土层深度的增加呈下降趋势,全磷含量均随着土层深度的增加呈先升高后降低的趋势,硝态氮含量则均随着土壤深度的增加而增加,5个指标均表现为樟子松-胡枝子混交林高于樟子松纯林,且樟子松-胡枝子混交林各层土壤有效磷含量均显著高于樟子松纯林(P<0.05);樟子松纯林和樟子松-胡枝子混交林土壤含水率各土层间差异均不显著,樟子松-胡枝子混交林5~15 cm土层土壤含水率含量显著高于樟子松纯林(P<0.05);樟子松纯林和樟子松-胡枝子混交林土壤碱性磷酸酶活性、过氧化氢酶活性、脲酶活性均随着土层深度的增加而降低,且樟子松-胡枝子混交林过氧化氢酶活性和脲酶活性在各土层均显著高于樟子松纯林(P<0.05)。
基金supported by The Medical Engineering Cross Research Funding of Shanghai Jiaotong University"Star of Jiaotong University"Program(24X010301595).
文摘Background Lung squamous cell carcinoma(LUSC)is a major subtype of non-small cell lung cancer with a high mortality rate.Identifying causal plasma proteins associated with LUSC could provide new insights into the pathophysiology of the disease and potential therapeutic targets.This study aimed to identify plasma proteins causally linked to LUSC risk using proteome-wide Mendelian randomization(MR)and colocalization analyses.Methods Proteome-wide MR analysis was conducted using data from the UK Biobank Pharma Proteomics Project and deCODE genetics.Summary-level data for LUSC were obtained from the ILCCO Consortium,the FinnGen study,and a separate GWAS study.A total of 1,046 shared protein quantitative trait loci(pQTLs)were analyzed.Sensitivity analyses included the HEIDI test for horizontal pleiotropy and colocalization analysis to validate the causal associations.Results MR analysis identified six plasma proteins associated with LUSC risk:HSPA1L,PCSK7,POLI,SPINK2,TCL1A,and VARS.HSPA1L(OR=0.47;95%CI:0.34–0.65;P=4.89×10^(–6)),SPINK2(OR=0.68;95%CI:0.58–0.80;P=3.17×10^(–6)),and VARS(OR=0.44;95%CI:0.31–0.63;P=5.94×10^(–6))were associated with a decreased risk of LUSC.Conversely,PCSK7(OR=1.37;95%CI:1.21–1.56;P=1.40×10^(–6)),POLI(OR=4.50;95%CI:2.25–9.00;P=2.13×10–5),and TCL1A(OR=1.72;95%CI:1.34–2.21;P=1.89×10–5)were associated with an increased risk.The SMR analysis and HEIDI test confirmed the robustness of these associations.HSPA1L,SPINK2,and VARS showed significant inverse associations,with strong colocalization evidence for TCL1A(PPH4=0.817).Conclusions This study identified six plasma proteins potentially causal for LUSC risk.HSPA1L,SPINK2,and VARS are associated with decreased risk,while PCSK7,POLI,and TCL1A are linked to increased risk.These findings provide new insights into LUSC pathogenesis and highlight potential targets for therapeutic intervention.
文摘本文研究两组同龄新疆杨(Populus alba L.var.pyramidalis)(一组土壤含盐量较低,树木长势良好,另一组土壤盐分高,树木长势差)对盐分离子的吸收选择性系数和从根至边材,从边材至叶的运输选择性系数,结合盐分离子在树体各部位的分布状况,探讨新疆杨对长期盐胁迫的生理反应。主要结论为:盐胁迫下新疆杨通过选择性吸收K+,抑制过多Na+进入根系,新疆杨对盐分离子的运输选择性主要体现在根向边材的运输中,新疆杨根系对Na+具有较强的截留作用,对Cl-和SO42-也有一定截留作用。
