This paper proves some uniqueness theorems for meromorphic mappings in several complex variables into the complex projective space p^N(C) with truncated multiplicities, and our results improve some earlier work.
In this paper, the algebraic, geometric and analytic multiplicities of an eigenvalue for linear differential operators are defined and classified. The relationships among three multiplicities of an eigenvalue of the l...In this paper, the algebraic, geometric and analytic multiplicities of an eigenvalue for linear differential operators are defined and classified. The relationships among three multiplicities of an eigenvalue of the linear differential operator are given, and a fundamental fact that the algebraic, geometric and analytic multiplicities for any eigenvalue of self-adjoint differential operators are equal is proven.展开更多
Using the techniques proposed in [3], we prove that two nonconstant meromorphic functions f and g on C must be linked by a quasi-Mbius transformation if they share some pairs of small functions with more precise trunc...Using the techniques proposed in [3], we prove that two nonconstant meromorphic functions f and g on C must be linked by a quasi-Mbius transformation if they share some pairs of small functions with more precise truncated multiplicities, which improve and extend the results of Duc Quang Si.展开更多
The charged particle multiplicity(n3j) in the three-jet events in e^(+)e^(-) annihilation is considered.The comparison of(n3j) with (n2j) is presented.The prediction of the multiplicity agrees well with experiments.Mo...The charged particle multiplicity(n3j) in the three-jet events in e^(+)e^(-) annihilation is considered.The comparison of(n3j) with (n2j) is presented.The prediction of the multiplicity agrees well with experiments.Moreover,some predictions for high energy range are made.展开更多
In this paper, we prove existence and multiplicities of solutions for asymptotically linear ordinary differential equations satisfying Sturm-Liouville boundary value conditions with resonance. Adding assumption H3 tha...In this paper, we prove existence and multiplicities of solutions for asymptotically linear ordinary differential equations satisfying Sturm-Liouville boundary value conditions with resonance. Adding assumption H3 that is similar to (LL) in Theorem 1.1, by index theory and Morse theory, we obtain more nontrivial solutions.展开更多
Let Δυ be the unit ball in ?υ with center 0 (the origin of υ) and let F:Δυ→?υbe a holomorphic map withF(0) = 0. This paper is to study the fixed point multiplicities at the origin 0 of the iteratesF i =F°...Let Δυ be the unit ball in ?υ with center 0 (the origin of υ) and let F:Δυ→?υbe a holomorphic map withF(0) = 0. This paper is to study the fixed point multiplicities at the origin 0 of the iteratesF i =F°?°F (i times),i = 1,2,.... This problem is easy when υ = 1, but it is very complicated when υ > 1. We will study this problem generally.展开更多
We fix a counting function of multiplicities of algebraic points in a projective hypersurface over a number field, and take the sum over all algebraic points of bounded height and fixed degree. An upper bound for the ...We fix a counting function of multiplicities of algebraic points in a projective hypersurface over a number field, and take the sum over all algebraic points of bounded height and fixed degree. An upper bound for the sum with respect to this counting function will be given in terms of the degree of the hypersurface, the dimension of the singular locus, the upper bounds of height, and the degree of the field of definition.展开更多
Active inflammation in“inactive”progressive multiple sclerosis:Traditionally,the distinction between relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and progressive multiple sclerosis(PMS)has been framed as an inflammatory v...Active inflammation in“inactive”progressive multiple sclerosis:Traditionally,the distinction between relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and progressive multiple sclerosis(PMS)has been framed as an inflammatory versus degenerative dichotomy.This was based on a broad misconception regarding essentially all neurodegenerative conditions,depicting the degenerative process as passive and immune-independent occurring as a late byproduct of active inflammation in the central nervous system(CNS),which is(solely)systemically driven.展开更多
Safer,smarter,faster...In China,people prefer high-speed trains to flights if the journey time is under five hours.High-speed train travel is set to become even more attractive with the addition of a new member to the...Safer,smarter,faster...In China,people prefer high-speed trains to flights if the journey time is under five hours.High-speed train travel is set to become even more attractive with the addition of a new member to the high-speed train family:the CR450,the world’s fastest electric multiple unit(EMU).展开更多
BACKGROUND The accurate prediction of lymph node metastasis(LNM)is crucial for managing locally advanced(T3/T4)colorectal cancer(CRC).However,both traditional histopathology and standard slide-level deep learning ofte...BACKGROUND The accurate prediction of lymph node metastasis(LNM)is crucial for managing locally advanced(T3/T4)colorectal cancer(CRC).However,both traditional histopathology and standard slide-level deep learning often fail to capture the sparse and diagnostically critical features of metastatic potential.AIM To develop and validate a case-level multiple-instance learning(MIL)framework mimicking a pathologist's comprehensive review and improve T3/T4 CRC LNM prediction.METHODS The whole-slide images of 130 patients with T3/T4 CRC were retrospectively collected.A case-level MIL framework utilising the CONCH v1.5 and UNI2-h deep learning models was trained on features from all haematoxylin and eosinstained primary tumour slides for each patient.These pathological features were subsequently integrated with clinical data,and model performance was evaluated using the area under the curve(AUC).RESULTS The case-level framework demonstrated superior LNM prediction over slide-level training,with the CONCH v1.5 model achieving a mean AUC(±SD)of 0.899±0.033 vs 0.814±0.083,respectively.Integrating pathology features with clinical data further enhanced performance,yielding a top model with a mean AUC of 0.904±0.047,in sharp contrast to a clinical-only model(mean AUC 0.584±0.084).Crucially,a pathologist’s review confirmed that the model-identified high-attention regions correspond to known high-risk histopathological features.CONCLUSION A case-level MIL framework provides a superior approach for predicting LNM in advanced CRC.This method shows promise for risk stratification and therapy decisions,requiring further validation.展开更多
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha is a member of the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily and functions as a transcription factor involved in regulating cellular metabolism.Previous studies have shown t...Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha is a member of the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily and functions as a transcription factor involved in regulating cellular metabolism.Previous studies have shown that PPARαplays a key role in the onset and progression of neurodegenerative diseases.Consequently,peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonists have garnered increasing attention as potential treatments for neurological disorders.This review aims to clarify the research progress regarding peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha in nervous system diseases.Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha is present in all cell types within adult mouse and adult neural tissues.Although it is conventionally believed to be primarily localized in the nucleus,its function may be regulated by a dynamic balance between cytoplasmic and nuclear shuttling.Both endogenous and exogenous peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonists bind to the peroxisome proliferator-activated response element to exert their biological effects.Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha plays a significant therapeutic role in neurodegenerative diseases.For instance,peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist gemfibrozil has been shown to reduce levels of soluble and insoluble amyloid-beta in the hippocampus of Alzheimer's disease mouse models through the autophagy-lysosomal pathway.Additionally,peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha is essential for the normal development and functional maintenance of the substantia nigra,and it can mitigate motor dysfunction in Parkinson's disease mouse models.Furthermore,peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha has been found to reduce neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in various neurological diseases.In summary,peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha plays a crucial role in the onset and progression of multiple nervous system diseases,and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonists hold promise as new therapeutic agents for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases,providing new options for patient care.展开更多
Neuroinflammation is a key process in the pathogenesis of various neurodegenerative diseases,such as multiple sclerosis(MS),Alzheimer's disease,and traumatic brain injury.Even for disorders historically unrelated ...Neuroinflammation is a key process in the pathogenesis of various neurodegenerative diseases,such as multiple sclerosis(MS),Alzheimer's disease,and traumatic brain injury.Even for disorders historically unrelated to neuroinflammation,such as Alzheimer's disease,it is now shown to precede pathological protein aggregations.展开更多
Myelination,the continuous ensheathment of neuronal axons,is a lifelong process in the nervous system that is essential for the precise,temporospatial conduction of action potentials between neurons.Myelin also provid...Myelination,the continuous ensheathment of neuronal axons,is a lifelong process in the nervous system that is essential for the precise,temporospatial conduction of action potentials between neurons.Myelin also provides intercellular metabolic support to axons.Even minor disruptions in the integrity of myelin can impair neural performance and increase susceptibility to neurological diseases.In fact,myelin degeneration is a well-known neuropathological condition that is associated with normal aging and several neurodegenerative diseases,including multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease.In the central nervous system,compact myelin sheaths are formed by fully mature oligodendrocytes.However,the entire oligodendrocyte lineage is susceptible to changes in the biological microenvironment and other risk factors that arise as the brain ages.In addition to their well-known role in action potential propagation,oligodendrocytes also provide intercellular metabolic support to axons by transferring energy metabolites and delivering exosomes.Therefore,myelin degeneration in the aging central nervous system is a significant contributor to the development of neurodegenerative diseases.Interventions that mitigate age-related myelin degeneration can improve neurological function in aging individuals.In this review,we investigate the changes in myelin that are associated with aging and their underlying mechanisms.We also discuss recent advances in understanding how myelin degeneration in the aging brain contributes to neurodegenerative diseases and explore the factors that can prevent,slow down,or even reverse age-related myelin degeneration.Future research will enhance our understanding of how reducing age-related myelin degeneration can be used as a therapeutic target for delaying or preventing neurodegenerative diseases.展开更多
Alpha-synuclein and Parkinson's disease:Neuronal damage and inflammation caused by the aggregation of alpha-synuclein(α-syn)are central to a group of disorders known as synucleopathies,which includes Parkinson...Alpha-synuclein and Parkinson's disease:Neuronal damage and inflammation caused by the aggregation of alpha-synuclein(α-syn)are central to a group of disorders known as synucleopathies,which includes Parkinson's disease(PD),dementia with Lewy bodies,and multiple system atrophy,among others.PD,the most common synucleinopathy,is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease,and it is the fastest growing.Its primary hallmark is the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta,disrupting the communication with the striatum.展开更多
Multi-organ-on-a-chip(MOOC)technology represents a pivotal direction in the organ-on-a-chip field,seeking to emulate the complex interactions of multiple human organs in vitro through microfluidic systems.This technol...Multi-organ-on-a-chip(MOOC)technology represents a pivotal direction in the organ-on-a-chip field,seeking to emulate the complex interactions of multiple human organs in vitro through microfluidic systems.This technology overcomes the limitations of traditional single-organ models,providing a novel platform for investigating complex disease mechanisms and evaluating drug efficacy and toxicity.Although it demonstrates broad application prospects,its development still faces critical bottlenecks,including inadequate physiological coupling between organs,short functional maintenance durations,and limited real-time monitoring capabilities.Contemporary research is advancing along three key directions,including functional coupling,sensor integration,and full-process automation systems,to propel the technology toward enhanced levels of physiological relevance and predictive accuracy.展开更多
Chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging is an advanced imaging technique that enables the detection of compounds at low concentrations with high sensitivity and spatial resolution and has been...Chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging is an advanced imaging technique that enables the detection of compounds at low concentrations with high sensitivity and spatial resolution and has been extensively studied for diagnosing malignancy and stroke.In recent years,the emerging exploration of chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging for detecting pathological changes in neurodegenerative diseases has opened up new possibilities for early detection and repetitive scans without ionizing radiation.This review serves as an overview of chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging with detailed information on contrast mechanisms and processing methods and summarizes recent developments in both clinical and preclinical studies of chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging for Alzheimer’s disease,Parkinson’s disease,multiple sclerosis,and Huntington’s disease.A comprehensive literature search was conducted using databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar,focusing on peer-reviewed articles from the past 15 years relevant to clinical and preclinical applications.The findings suggest that chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging has the potential to detect molecular changes and altered metabolism,which may aid in early diagnosis and assessment of the severity of neurodegenerative diseases.Although promising results have been observed in selected clinical and preclinical trials,further validations are needed to evaluate their clinical value.When combined with other imaging modalities and advanced analytical methods,chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging shows potential as an in vivo biomarker,enhancing the understanding of neuropathological mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases.展开更多
Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of illnesses characterized by the gradual deterioration of the central nervous system,leading to a decline in patients'cognitive,motor,and emotional abilities.Neuroinflammati...Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of illnesses characterized by the gradual deterioration of the central nervous system,leading to a decline in patients'cognitive,motor,and emotional abilities.Neuroinflammation plays a significant role in the progression of these diseases.However,there is limited research on therapeutic approaches to specifically target neuroinflammation.The role of T lymphocytes,which are crucial mediators of the adaptive immune response,in neurodegenerative diseases has been increasingly recognized.This review focuses on the involvement of T lymphocytes in the neuroinflammation associated with neurodegenerative diseases.The pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases is complex,involving multiple mechanisms and pathways that contribute to the gradual degeneration of neurons,and T cells are a key component of these processes.One of the primary factors driving neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases is the infiltration of T cells and other neuroimmune cells,including microglia,astrocytes,B cells,and natural killer cells.Different subsets of CD4~+T cells,such as Th1,Th2,Th17,and regulatory T cells,can differentiate into various cell types and perform distinct roles within the neuroinflammatory environment of neurodegenerative diseases.Additionally,CD8~+T cells,which can directly regulate immune responses and kill target cells,also play several important roles in neurodegenerative diseases.Clinical trials investigating targeted T cell therapies for neurodegenerative diseases have shown that,while some patients respond positively,others may not respond as well and may even experience adverse effects.Targeting T cells precisely is challenging due to the complexity of immune responses in the central nervous system,which can lead to undesirable side effects.However,with new insights into the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases,there is hope for the establishment of a solid theoretical foundation upon which innovative treatment strategies that target T cells can be developed in the future.展开更多
We consider the problem of complex root classification,i.e.,finding the conditions on the coefficients of a univariate polynomial for all possible multiplicity structures on its complex roots.It is well known that suc...We consider the problem of complex root classification,i.e.,finding the conditions on the coefficients of a univariate polynomial for all possible multiplicity structures on its complex roots.It is well known that such conditions can be written as conjunctions of several polynomial equalities and one inequality in the coefficients.Those polynomials in the coefficients are called discriminants for multiplicities.It is also known that discriminants can be obtained using repeated parametric greatest common divisors.The resulting discriminants are usually nested determinants,i.e.,determinants of matrices whose entries are determinants,and so on.In this paper,we give a new type of discriminant that is not based on repeated greatest common divisors.The new discriminants are simpler in the sense that they are non-nested determinants and have smaller maximum degrees.展开更多
This paper interprets mixed multiplicities of good filtrations as Hilbert-Samuel multiplicities, and shows that (ε1,..., εm)-superficial sequences in [16] (2007) and superficial sequences in [15] (1973) are we...This paper interprets mixed multiplicities of good filtrations as Hilbert-Samuel multiplicities, and shows that (ε1,..., εm)-superficial sequences in [16] (2007) and superficial sequences in [15] (1973) are weak-(FC)-sequences in [19] (2000). As consequences, we not only obtain generalized results for mixed multiplicities of ideals in [15, 16, 19] but also get an improvement of [19, Theorem 3.4] that seems to account well for the essence of [16, Theorem 1.4].展开更多
The primary quark and antiquark (e<sup>+</sup>e<sup>-</sup>→q<sub>0</sub>(?)<sub>0</sub>) produced through electromagnetic interaction in e<sup>+</sup>e...The primary quark and antiquark (e<sup>+</sup>e<sup>-</sup>→q<sub>0</sub>(?)<sub>0</sub>) produced through electromagnetic interaction in e<sup>+</sup>e<sup>-</sup> annihilation at high energy arc fragmented into various hadrons through strong interaction in hadronic events. According to the theory of quantum chromodynamics(QCD), both quark q<sub>0</sub> and antiquark (?)<sub>0</sub> have a certain probability of emitting a hard gluon (e<sup>+</sup>e<sup>-</sup>→q<sub>0</sub>(?)<sub>0</sub>g). In this ease, a three-jet event is formed by the fragmentation of q<sub>0</sub>, (?)<sub>0</sub> and g (all called partons). In Ref. [1], the number of partons evolved from展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(10971156,11271291)
文摘This paper proves some uniqueness theorems for meromorphic mappings in several complex variables into the complex projective space p^N(C) with truncated multiplicities, and our results improve some earlier work.
文摘In this paper, the algebraic, geometric and analytic multiplicities of an eigenvalue for linear differential operators are defined and classified. The relationships among three multiplicities of an eigenvalue of the linear differential operator are given, and a fundamental fact that the algebraic, geometric and analytic multiplicities for any eigenvalue of self-adjoint differential operators are equal is proven.
基金supported by the NSFC(11401291,11101201)the NSF of Jiangxi(2012 2BAB211001)NSF of ED of Jiangxi(GJJ13077)
文摘Using the techniques proposed in [3], we prove that two nonconstant meromorphic functions f and g on C must be linked by a quasi-Mbius transformation if they share some pairs of small functions with more precise truncated multiplicities, which improve and extend the results of Duc Quang Si.
基金Project supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘The charged particle multiplicity(n3j) in the three-jet events in e^(+)e^(-) annihilation is considered.The comparison of(n3j) with (n2j) is presented.The prediction of the multiplicity agrees well with experiments.Moreover,some predictions for high energy range are made.
文摘In this paper, we prove existence and multiplicities of solutions for asymptotically linear ordinary differential equations satisfying Sturm-Liouville boundary value conditions with resonance. Adding assumption H3 that is similar to (LL) in Theorem 1.1, by index theory and Morse theory, we obtain more nontrivial solutions.
文摘Let Δυ be the unit ball in ?υ with center 0 (the origin of υ) and let F:Δυ→?υbe a holomorphic map withF(0) = 0. This paper is to study the fixed point multiplicities at the origin 0 of the iteratesF i =F°?°F (i times),i = 1,2,.... This problem is easy when υ = 1, but it is very complicated when υ > 1. We will study this problem generally.
文摘We fix a counting function of multiplicities of algebraic points in a projective hypersurface over a number field, and take the sum over all algebraic points of bounded height and fixed degree. An upper bound for the sum with respect to this counting function will be given in terms of the degree of the hypersurface, the dimension of the singular locus, the upper bounds of height, and the degree of the field of definition.
文摘Active inflammation in“inactive”progressive multiple sclerosis:Traditionally,the distinction between relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and progressive multiple sclerosis(PMS)has been framed as an inflammatory versus degenerative dichotomy.This was based on a broad misconception regarding essentially all neurodegenerative conditions,depicting the degenerative process as passive and immune-independent occurring as a late byproduct of active inflammation in the central nervous system(CNS),which is(solely)systemically driven.
文摘Safer,smarter,faster...In China,people prefer high-speed trains to flights if the journey time is under five hours.High-speed train travel is set to become even more attractive with the addition of a new member to the high-speed train family:the CR450,the world’s fastest electric multiple unit(EMU).
基金Supported by Chongqing Medical Scientific Research Project(Joint Project of Chongqing Health Commission and Science and Technology Bureau),No.2023MSXM060.
文摘BACKGROUND The accurate prediction of lymph node metastasis(LNM)is crucial for managing locally advanced(T3/T4)colorectal cancer(CRC).However,both traditional histopathology and standard slide-level deep learning often fail to capture the sparse and diagnostically critical features of metastatic potential.AIM To develop and validate a case-level multiple-instance learning(MIL)framework mimicking a pathologist's comprehensive review and improve T3/T4 CRC LNM prediction.METHODS The whole-slide images of 130 patients with T3/T4 CRC were retrospectively collected.A case-level MIL framework utilising the CONCH v1.5 and UNI2-h deep learning models was trained on features from all haematoxylin and eosinstained primary tumour slides for each patient.These pathological features were subsequently integrated with clinical data,and model performance was evaluated using the area under the curve(AUC).RESULTS The case-level framework demonstrated superior LNM prediction over slide-level training,with the CONCH v1.5 model achieving a mean AUC(±SD)of 0.899±0.033 vs 0.814±0.083,respectively.Integrating pathology features with clinical data further enhanced performance,yielding a top model with a mean AUC of 0.904±0.047,in sharp contrast to a clinical-only model(mean AUC 0.584±0.084).Crucially,a pathologist’s review confirmed that the model-identified high-attention regions correspond to known high-risk histopathological features.CONCLUSION A case-level MIL framework provides a superior approach for predicting LNM in advanced CRC.This method shows promise for risk stratification and therapy decisions,requiring further validation.
基金supported by grants from Tianjin Scientific Research Project in Key Areas of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Tianjin Municipal Health Commission,No.2024012(to JL)Tianjin Municipal Education Commission Project,No.2021KJ217(to CS)。
文摘Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha is a member of the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily and functions as a transcription factor involved in regulating cellular metabolism.Previous studies have shown that PPARαplays a key role in the onset and progression of neurodegenerative diseases.Consequently,peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonists have garnered increasing attention as potential treatments for neurological disorders.This review aims to clarify the research progress regarding peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha in nervous system diseases.Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha is present in all cell types within adult mouse and adult neural tissues.Although it is conventionally believed to be primarily localized in the nucleus,its function may be regulated by a dynamic balance between cytoplasmic and nuclear shuttling.Both endogenous and exogenous peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonists bind to the peroxisome proliferator-activated response element to exert their biological effects.Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha plays a significant therapeutic role in neurodegenerative diseases.For instance,peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist gemfibrozil has been shown to reduce levels of soluble and insoluble amyloid-beta in the hippocampus of Alzheimer's disease mouse models through the autophagy-lysosomal pathway.Additionally,peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha is essential for the normal development and functional maintenance of the substantia nigra,and it can mitigate motor dysfunction in Parkinson's disease mouse models.Furthermore,peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha has been found to reduce neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in various neurological diseases.In summary,peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha plays a crucial role in the onset and progression of multiple nervous system diseases,and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonists hold promise as new therapeutic agents for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases,providing new options for patient care.
基金supported by FWO(Fonds voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek),grant number G07562NFWO(to BB)。
文摘Neuroinflammation is a key process in the pathogenesis of various neurodegenerative diseases,such as multiple sclerosis(MS),Alzheimer's disease,and traumatic brain injury.Even for disorders historically unrelated to neuroinflammation,such as Alzheimer's disease,it is now shown to precede pathological protein aggregations.
基金supported by grants from Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,No.2021A1515110801(to SW)the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82301511(to SW)+1 种基金“Double First-Class”Construction Project of NPU,Nos.0515023GH0202320(to JC),0515023SH0201320(to JC)973 Program,No.2011CB504100(to JC).
文摘Myelination,the continuous ensheathment of neuronal axons,is a lifelong process in the nervous system that is essential for the precise,temporospatial conduction of action potentials between neurons.Myelin also provides intercellular metabolic support to axons.Even minor disruptions in the integrity of myelin can impair neural performance and increase susceptibility to neurological diseases.In fact,myelin degeneration is a well-known neuropathological condition that is associated with normal aging and several neurodegenerative diseases,including multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease.In the central nervous system,compact myelin sheaths are formed by fully mature oligodendrocytes.However,the entire oligodendrocyte lineage is susceptible to changes in the biological microenvironment and other risk factors that arise as the brain ages.In addition to their well-known role in action potential propagation,oligodendrocytes also provide intercellular metabolic support to axons by transferring energy metabolites and delivering exosomes.Therefore,myelin degeneration in the aging central nervous system is a significant contributor to the development of neurodegenerative diseases.Interventions that mitigate age-related myelin degeneration can improve neurological function in aging individuals.In this review,we investigate the changes in myelin that are associated with aging and their underlying mechanisms.We also discuss recent advances in understanding how myelin degeneration in the aging brain contributes to neurodegenerative diseases and explore the factors that can prevent,slow down,or even reverse age-related myelin degeneration.Future research will enhance our understanding of how reducing age-related myelin degeneration can be used as a therapeutic target for delaying or preventing neurodegenerative diseases.
基金supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation via a doctoral grant[FPU22/03656].supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation(PID2022-137963OB-I00)Generalitat de Catalunya(2021-SGR-00635 AGAUR)+1 种基金CERCA Programme(Generalitat de Catalunya)by ICREA,ICREA-Academia 2020(to SV)。
文摘Alpha-synuclein and Parkinson's disease:Neuronal damage and inflammation caused by the aggregation of alpha-synuclein(α-syn)are central to a group of disorders known as synucleopathies,which includes Parkinson's disease(PD),dementia with Lewy bodies,and multiple system atrophy,among others.PD,the most common synucleinopathy,is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease,and it is the fastest growing.Its primary hallmark is the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta,disrupting the communication with the striatum.
基金supported by the Shenzhen Medical Research Fund(Grant No.A2303049)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research(Grant No.2023A1515010647)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22004135)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(Grant No.RCBS20210706092409020,GXWD20201231165807008,20200824162253002).
文摘Multi-organ-on-a-chip(MOOC)technology represents a pivotal direction in the organ-on-a-chip field,seeking to emulate the complex interactions of multiple human organs in vitro through microfluidic systems.This technology overcomes the limitations of traditional single-organ models,providing a novel platform for investigating complex disease mechanisms and evaluating drug efficacy and toxicity.Although it demonstrates broad application prospects,its development still faces critical bottlenecks,including inadequate physiological coupling between organs,short functional maintenance durations,and limited real-time monitoring capabilities.Contemporary research is advancing along three key directions,including functional coupling,sensor integration,and full-process automation systems,to propel the technology toward enhanced levels of physiological relevance and predictive accuracy.
基金supported by The University of Hong Kong,China(109000487,109001694,204610401,and 204610519)National Natural Science Foundation of China(82402225)(to JH).
文摘Chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging is an advanced imaging technique that enables the detection of compounds at low concentrations with high sensitivity and spatial resolution and has been extensively studied for diagnosing malignancy and stroke.In recent years,the emerging exploration of chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging for detecting pathological changes in neurodegenerative diseases has opened up new possibilities for early detection and repetitive scans without ionizing radiation.This review serves as an overview of chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging with detailed information on contrast mechanisms and processing methods and summarizes recent developments in both clinical and preclinical studies of chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging for Alzheimer’s disease,Parkinson’s disease,multiple sclerosis,and Huntington’s disease.A comprehensive literature search was conducted using databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar,focusing on peer-reviewed articles from the past 15 years relevant to clinical and preclinical applications.The findings suggest that chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging has the potential to detect molecular changes and altered metabolism,which may aid in early diagnosis and assessment of the severity of neurodegenerative diseases.Although promising results have been observed in selected clinical and preclinical trials,further validations are needed to evaluate their clinical value.When combined with other imaging modalities and advanced analytical methods,chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging shows potential as an in vivo biomarker,enhancing the understanding of neuropathological mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases.
基金supported by Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Department,Nos.202403AC100007(to NZ),202301AY070001-239(to JY)Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Program,Nos.2019-069(to ZY)and 2019-300(to JY)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.32260196(to JY)a grant from Kunming Medical University,No.2024S085(to KL)。
文摘Neurodegenerative diseases are a group of illnesses characterized by the gradual deterioration of the central nervous system,leading to a decline in patients'cognitive,motor,and emotional abilities.Neuroinflammation plays a significant role in the progression of these diseases.However,there is limited research on therapeutic approaches to specifically target neuroinflammation.The role of T lymphocytes,which are crucial mediators of the adaptive immune response,in neurodegenerative diseases has been increasingly recognized.This review focuses on the involvement of T lymphocytes in the neuroinflammation associated with neurodegenerative diseases.The pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases is complex,involving multiple mechanisms and pathways that contribute to the gradual degeneration of neurons,and T cells are a key component of these processes.One of the primary factors driving neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases is the infiltration of T cells and other neuroimmune cells,including microglia,astrocytes,B cells,and natural killer cells.Different subsets of CD4~+T cells,such as Th1,Th2,Th17,and regulatory T cells,can differentiate into various cell types and perform distinct roles within the neuroinflammatory environment of neurodegenerative diseases.Additionally,CD8~+T cells,which can directly regulate immune responses and kill target cells,also play several important roles in neurodegenerative diseases.Clinical trials investigating targeted T cell therapies for neurodegenerative diseases have shown that,while some patients respond positively,others may not respond as well and may even experience adverse effects.Targeting T cells precisely is challenging due to the complexity of immune responses in the central nervous system,which can lead to undesirable side effects.However,with new insights into the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases,there is hope for the establishment of a solid theoretical foundation upon which innovative treatment strategies that target T cells can be developed in the future.
基金supported by U.S.National Science Foundations(Grant Nos.2212461 and 1813340)supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12261010 and 11801101)。
文摘We consider the problem of complex root classification,i.e.,finding the conditions on the coefficients of a univariate polynomial for all possible multiplicity structures on its complex roots.It is well known that such conditions can be written as conjunctions of several polynomial equalities and one inequality in the coefficients.Those polynomials in the coefficients are called discriminants for multiplicities.It is also known that discriminants can be obtained using repeated parametric greatest common divisors.The resulting discriminants are usually nested determinants,i.e.,determinants of matrices whose entries are determinants,and so on.In this paper,we give a new type of discriminant that is not based on repeated greatest common divisors.The new discriminants are simpler in the sense that they are non-nested determinants and have smaller maximum degrees.
文摘This paper interprets mixed multiplicities of good filtrations as Hilbert-Samuel multiplicities, and shows that (ε1,..., εm)-superficial sequences in [16] (2007) and superficial sequences in [15] (1973) are weak-(FC)-sequences in [19] (2000). As consequences, we not only obtain generalized results for mixed multiplicities of ideals in [15, 16, 19] but also get an improvement of [19, Theorem 3.4] that seems to account well for the essence of [16, Theorem 1.4].
基金Project supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The primary quark and antiquark (e<sup>+</sup>e<sup>-</sup>→q<sub>0</sub>(?)<sub>0</sub>) produced through electromagnetic interaction in e<sup>+</sup>e<sup>-</sup> annihilation at high energy arc fragmented into various hadrons through strong interaction in hadronic events. According to the theory of quantum chromodynamics(QCD), both quark q<sub>0</sub> and antiquark (?)<sub>0</sub> have a certain probability of emitting a hard gluon (e<sup>+</sup>e<sup>-</sup>→q<sub>0</sub>(?)<sub>0</sub>g). In this ease, a three-jet event is formed by the fragmentation of q<sub>0</sub>, (?)<sub>0</sub> and g (all called partons). In Ref. [1], the number of partons evolved from