Lysophosphatidic acid(LPA)is a pleiotropic lipid agonist essential for functions of the central nervous system(CNS).It is abundant in the developing and adult brain while its concentration in biological fluids,includi...Lysophosphatidic acid(LPA)is a pleiotropic lipid agonist essential for functions of the central nervous system(CNS).It is abundant in the developing and adult brain while its concentration in biological fluids,including cerebrospinal fluid,varies significantly(Figure 1Α;Yung et al.,2014).LPA actually corresponds to a variety of lipid species that include different stereoisomers with either saturated or unsaturated fatty acids bearing likely differentiated biological activities(Figure 1Α;Yung et al.,2014;Hernández-Araiza et al.,2018).展开更多
Objectives:SocialNetworkAddiction(SNA)is becoming increasingly prevalent among college students;however,there remains a lack of consensus regarding the measurement tools and their optimal cutoff score.This study aims ...Objectives:SocialNetworkAddiction(SNA)is becoming increasingly prevalent among college students;however,there remains a lack of consensus regarding the measurement tools and their optimal cutoff score.This study aims to validate the 21-item SocialNetwork Addiction Scale-Chinese(SNAS-C)in its Chinese version and to determine its optimal cutoff score for identifying potential SNA cases within the college student population.Methods:A crosssectional survey was conducted,recruiting 3387 college students.Latent profile analysis(LPA)and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis were employed to establish the optimal cutoff score for the validated 21-item SNAS-C.Results:Three profile models were selected based on multiple statistical criteria,classifying participants into low-risk,moderate-risk,and high-risk groups.The highest-risk group was defined as“positive”for SNA,while the remaining groups were considered“negative”,serving as the reference standard for ROC analysis.The optimal cutoff score was determined to be 72(sensitivity:98.2%,specificity:96.86%),with an overall classification accuracy of 97.0%.The“positive”group reported significantly higher frequency of social network usage,greater digitalmedia dependence scores,and a higher incidence of network addiction.Conclusion:This study identified the optimal cutoff score for the SNAS-C as≥72,demonstrating high sensitivity,specificity,and diagnostic accuracy.This threshold effectively distinguishes between high-risk and low-risk SNA.展开更多
Phytic acid(PA), or myo-inositol 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakisphosphate, is the main storage form of phosphorus(P) in seeds, accounting for 65% to 85% of their total P content. The negative charge of PA attracts metal cations, ...Phytic acid(PA), or myo-inositol 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakisphosphate, is the main storage form of phosphorus(P) in seeds, accounting for 65% to 85% of their total P content. The negative charge of PA attracts metal cations, forming insoluble salts called phytates. These phytates, contain six negatively charged ions, can bind divalent cations such as Fe^(2+), Zn^(2+), Mg^(2+), and Ca^(2+), preventing their absorption in monogastric animals. To overcome P deficiency in non-ruminants, phytase is usually given as a supplement, which then results in excess P excretion, leading to environmental problems such as eutrophication. Improved fertilizer management, food processing techniques, and the development of low-PA crops through plant breeding are envisioned as effective ways to improve P-utilization and lessen the environmental impact while minimizing the effect of PA. A better understanding of the molecular and physiological basis of PA biosynthesis, grain PA distribution, the effects of genetic and environmental factors on PA accumulation, and methods to increase micronutrient bioavailability by lowering the effects of PA is essential for developing low-PA crops.展开更多
基金supported by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation,HFRI,“2nd Call for HFRI Research Projects to support Faculty Members&Researchers”Project 02667 to GL.
文摘Lysophosphatidic acid(LPA)is a pleiotropic lipid agonist essential for functions of the central nervous system(CNS).It is abundant in the developing and adult brain while its concentration in biological fluids,including cerebrospinal fluid,varies significantly(Figure 1Α;Yung et al.,2014).LPA actually corresponds to a variety of lipid species that include different stereoisomers with either saturated or unsaturated fatty acids bearing likely differentiated biological activities(Figure 1Α;Yung et al.,2014;Hernández-Araiza et al.,2018).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.72364006).
文摘Objectives:SocialNetworkAddiction(SNA)is becoming increasingly prevalent among college students;however,there remains a lack of consensus regarding the measurement tools and their optimal cutoff score.This study aims to validate the 21-item SocialNetwork Addiction Scale-Chinese(SNAS-C)in its Chinese version and to determine its optimal cutoff score for identifying potential SNA cases within the college student population.Methods:A crosssectional survey was conducted,recruiting 3387 college students.Latent profile analysis(LPA)and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis were employed to establish the optimal cutoff score for the validated 21-item SNAS-C.Results:Three profile models were selected based on multiple statistical criteria,classifying participants into low-risk,moderate-risk,and high-risk groups.The highest-risk group was defined as“positive”for SNA,while the remaining groups were considered“negative”,serving as the reference standard for ROC analysis.The optimal cutoff score was determined to be 72(sensitivity:98.2%,specificity:96.86%),with an overall classification accuracy of 97.0%.The“positive”group reported significantly higher frequency of social network usage,greater digitalmedia dependence scores,and a higher incidence of network addiction.Conclusion:This study identified the optimal cutoff score for the SNAS-C as≥72,demonstrating high sensitivity,specificity,and diagnostic accuracy.This threshold effectively distinguishes between high-risk and low-risk SNA.
文摘Phytic acid(PA), or myo-inositol 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakisphosphate, is the main storage form of phosphorus(P) in seeds, accounting for 65% to 85% of their total P content. The negative charge of PA attracts metal cations, forming insoluble salts called phytates. These phytates, contain six negatively charged ions, can bind divalent cations such as Fe^(2+), Zn^(2+), Mg^(2+), and Ca^(2+), preventing their absorption in monogastric animals. To overcome P deficiency in non-ruminants, phytase is usually given as a supplement, which then results in excess P excretion, leading to environmental problems such as eutrophication. Improved fertilizer management, food processing techniques, and the development of low-PA crops through plant breeding are envisioned as effective ways to improve P-utilization and lessen the environmental impact while minimizing the effect of PA. A better understanding of the molecular and physiological basis of PA biosynthesis, grain PA distribution, the effects of genetic and environmental factors on PA accumulation, and methods to increase micronutrient bioavailability by lowering the effects of PA is essential for developing low-PA crops.