Salsolinol(1-methyl-6,7-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline,Sal)is a catechol isoquinoline that causes neurotoxicity and shares structural similarity with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine,an environme...Salsolinol(1-methyl-6,7-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline,Sal)is a catechol isoquinoline that causes neurotoxicity and shares structural similarity with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine,an environmental toxin that causes Parkinson's disease.However,the mechanism by which Sal mediates dopaminergic neuronal death remains unclear.In this study,we found that Sal significantly enhanced the global level of N~6-methyladenosine(m~6A)RNA methylation in PC12 cells,mainly by inducing the downregulation of the expression of m~6A demethylases fat mass and obesity-associated protein(FTO)and alk B homolog 5(ALKBH5).RNA sequencing analysis showed that Sal downregulated the Hippo signaling pathway.The m~6A reader YTH domain-containing family protein 2(YTHDF2)promoted the degradation of m~6A-containing Yes-associated protein 1(YAP1)mRNA,which is a downstream key effector in the Hippo signaling pathway.Additionally,downregulation of YAP1 promoted autophagy,indicating that the mutual regulation between YAP1 and autophagy can lead to neurotoxicity.These findings reveal the role of Sal on m~6A RNA methylation and suggest that Sal may act as an RNA methylation inducer mediating dopaminergic neuronal death through YAP1 and autophagy.Our results provide greater insights into the neurotoxic effects of catechol isoquinolines compared with other studies and may be a reference for assessing the involvement of RNA methylation in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease.展开更多
BACKGROUND At present,the influencing factors of social function in patients with residual depressive symptoms are still unclear.Residual depressive symptoms are highly harmful,leading to low mood in patients,affectin...BACKGROUND At present,the influencing factors of social function in patients with residual depressive symptoms are still unclear.Residual depressive symptoms are highly harmful,leading to low mood in patients,affecting work and interpersonal communication,increasing the risk of recurrence,and adding to the burden on families.Studying the influencing factors of their social function is of great significance.AIM To explore the social function score and its influencing factors in patients with residual depressive symptoms.METHODS This observational study surveyed patients with residual depressive symptoms(case group)and healthy patients undergoing physical examinations(control group).Participants were admitted between January 2022 and December 2023.Social functioning was assessed using the Sheehan Disability Scale(SDS),and scores were compared between groups.Factors influencing SDS scores in patients with residual depressive symptoms were analyzed by applying multiple linear regression while using the receiver operating characteristic curve,and these RESULTS The SDS scores of the 158 patients with depressive symptoms were 11.48±3.26.Compared with the control group,the SDS scores and all items in the case group were higher.SDS scores were higher in patients with relapse,discon-tinuous medication,drug therapy alone,severe somatic symptoms,obvious residual symptoms,and anxiety scores≥8.Disease history,medication compliance,therapy method,and residual symptoms correlated positively with SDS scores(r=0.354,0.414,0.602,and 0.456,respectively).Independent influencing factors included disease history,medication compliance,therapy method,somatic symptoms,residual symptoms,and anxiety scores(P<0.05).The areas under the curve for predicting social functional impairment using these factors were 0.713,0.559,0.684,0.729,0.668,and 0.628,respectively,with sensitivities of 79.2%,61.8%,76.8%,81.7%,63.6%,and 65.5%and specificities of 83.3%,87.5%,82.6%,83.3%,86.7%,and 92.1%,respectively.CONCLUSION The social function scores of patients with residual symptoms of depression are high.They are affected by disease history,medication compliance,therapy method,degree of somatic symptoms,residual symptoms,and anxiety.展开更多
Water use efficiency(WUE),as a pivotal indicator of the coupling degree within the carbon–water cycle of ecosystems,holds considerable importance in assessment of the carbon–water balance within terrestrial ecosyste...Water use efficiency(WUE),as a pivotal indicator of the coupling degree within the carbon–water cycle of ecosystems,holds considerable importance in assessment of the carbon–water balance within terrestrial ecosystems.However,in the context of global warming,WUE evolution and its primary drivers on the Tibetan Plateau remain unclear.This study employed the ensemble empirical mode decomposition method and the random forest algorithm to decipher the nonlinear trends and drivers of WUE on the Tibetan Plateau in 2001–2020.Results indicated an annual mean WUE of 0.8088 gC/mm·m^(2)across the plateau,with a spatial gradient reflecting decrease from the southeast toward the northwest.Areas manifesting monotonous trends of increase or decrease in WUE accounted for 23.64%and 9.69%of the total,respectively.Remarkably,66.67%of the region exhibited trend reversals,i.e.,39.94%of the area of the Tibetan Plateau showed transition from a trend of increase to a trend of decrease,and 26.73%of the area demonstrated a shift from a trend of decrease to a trend of increase.Environmental factors accounted for 70.79%of the variability in WUE.The leaf area index and temperature served as the major driving forces of WUE variation.展开更多
BACKGROUND Cholangiocarcinoma(CCA),also known as bile duct cancer,is a devastating malignancy primarily affecting the biliary tract.AIM To assess their performance in clinical diagnosis and monitoring of CCA,plasma me...BACKGROUND Cholangiocarcinoma(CCA),also known as bile duct cancer,is a devastating malignancy primarily affecting the biliary tract.AIM To assess their performance in clinical diagnosis and monitoring of CCA,plasma methylation and circulating tumor cells were detected.METHODS Plasma samples were collected from Hubei Cancer Hospital(n=156).Plasma DNA was tested to detect SHOX2,HOXA9,SEPTIN9,and RASSF1A methylation using TaqMan PCR.Circulating tumor cells(CTCs)were detected in the peripheral blood of patients using the United States Food and Drug Administration-approved cell search system before and after clinical therapy.The CCA diagnostic value was estimated using the area under the curve.The independent prognosis risk factors for patients with CCA were estimated using Cox and logistic regression analyses.RESULTS The sensitivity and specificity of the four DNA plasma methylations exhibited 64.74%sensitivity and 93.88%specificity for detecting CCA.The receiver operating characteristic curve of the combined value for CCA diagnosis in plasma was 0.828±0.032.RASSF1A plasma methylation was related to the prognosis of patients with CCA.We determined the prognostic hazard ratio for CCA using CTC count,tumor stage,methylation,and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 levels as key factors.Our overall survival nomogram achieved a C-index of 0.705(0.605-0.805).CONCLUSION SHOX2,HOXA9,SEPTIN9,and RASSF1A plasma methylation demonstrated increased sensitivity for diagnosing CCA.RASSF1A plasma methylation and CTCs were valuable predictors to assess CCA prognosis and recurrence.展开更多
Arsenic(As)methylation in soils affects the environmental behavior of As,excessive accumulation of dimethylarsenate(DMA)in rice plants leads to straighthead disease and a serious drop in crop yield.Understanding the m...Arsenic(As)methylation in soils affects the environmental behavior of As,excessive accumulation of dimethylarsenate(DMA)in rice plants leads to straighthead disease and a serious drop in crop yield.Understanding the mobility and transformation of methylated arsenic in redox-changing paddy fields is crucial for food security.Here,soils including unarsenic contaminated(N-As),low-arsenic(L-As),medium-arsenic(M-As),and high-arsenic(H-As)soils were incubated under continuous anoxic,continuous oxic,and consecutive anoxic/oxic treatments respectively,to profile arsenic methylating process and microbial species involved in the As cycle.Under anoxic-oxic(A-O)treatment,methylated arsenic was significantly increased once oxygen was introduced into the incubation system.The methylated arsenic concentrations were up to 2-24 times higher than those in anoxic(A),oxic(O),and oxic-anoxic(O-A)treatments,under which arsenic was methylated slightly and then decreased in all four As concentration soils.In fact,the most plentiful arsenite S-adenosylmethionine methyltransferase genes(arsM)contributed to the increase in As methylation.Proteobacteria(40.8%-62.4%),Firmicutes(3.5%-15.7%),and Desulfobacterota(5.3%-13.3%)were the major microorganisms related to this process.These microbial increasedmarkedly and played more important roles after oxygen was introduced,indicating that they were potential keystone microbial groups for As methylation in the alternating anoxic(flooding)and oxic(drainage)environment.The novel findings provided newinsights into the reoxidation-driven arsenic methylation processes and the model could be used for further risk estimation in periodically flooded paddy fields.展开更多
BACKGROUND The development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is influenced by multiple factors.Interventional therapy offers an effective treatment option for patients with unresectable intermediate-to-advanced HCC.Inte...BACKGROUND The development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is influenced by multiple factors.Interventional therapy offers an effective treatment option for patients with unresectable intermediate-to-advanced HCC.Interventional therapy can induce electrocardiographic(ECG)abnormalities that may be associated with liver dysfunction,electrolyte disorders,and cardiac injury.AIM To explore the ECG alterations and determinants following interventional therapy in patients with HCC.METHODS Sixty patients undergoing interventional treatment for liver cancer were selected as study participants.According to the results of the dynamic ECG examination 1 day after surgery,the patients were divided into an abnormal group(n=21)and a nonabnormal group(n=39).With the help of dynamic ECG examination,the ECG parameters were compared and the baseline data of patients was recorded in the two groups.RESULTS The 24 hours QT interval variability,24 hours normal atrial polarization to ventricular polarization(R-R)interval(standard deviation),24 hours consecutive 5 minutes normal R-R interval,and 24 hours continuous 5 minutes normal R-R interval(standard deviation mean)were lower than patients in the nonabnormal group(P<0.05).The logistic analysis showed that age>60 years,liver function grade B,and postoperative body temperature 38°C were risk factors for abnormal dynamic electrocardiogram in patients with liver cancer intervention(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Interventional therapy for HCC can lead to ECG abnormalities,underscoring the clinical need for enhanced cardiac monitoring to mitigate myocardial complications.展开更多
BACKGROUND Fear-related disorders,such as post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD),significantly impact patients and families.Exposure therapy is a common treatment,but imp-roving its effectiveness remains a key challenge...BACKGROUND Fear-related disorders,such as post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD),significantly impact patients and families.Exposure therapy is a common treatment,but imp-roving its effectiveness remains a key challenge.Fear conditioning and extinction in animal models offer insights into its mechanisms.Our previous research indi-cates that DNA methyltransferases play a role in fear memory renewal.AIM To investigate the role of DNA methylation in the extinction of fear memory,with the goal of identifying potential strategies to enhance the efficacy of exposure therapy for fear-related disorders.METHODS This study investigated the role of DNA methylation in fear memory extinction in mice.DNA methylation was manipulated using N-phthalyl-L-tryptophan(RG108)to reduce methylation and L-methionine injections to enhance it.Neuronal activity,and dendritic spine density was measured following extinction training.RESULTS RG108 suppressed extinction,reduced spine density,and inhibited neuronal activity.Methionine injections facilitated extinction.CONCLUSION DNA methylation is crucial for fear memory extinction.Enhancing methylation may improve the efficacy of exposure therapy,offering a potential strategy to treat fear-related disorders.展开更多
DNA methylation plays important roles in regulating gene expression during development.However,little is known about the influence of DNA methylation on secondary metabolism during leaf development in the tea plant(Ca...DNA methylation plays important roles in regulating gene expression during development.However,little is known about the influence of DNA methylation on secondary metabolism during leaf development in the tea plant(Camellia sinensis).In this study,we combined the methylome,transcriptome,and metabolome to investigate the dynamic changes in DNA methylation and its potential regulatory roles in secondary metabolite biosynthesis.In this study,the level of genomic DNA methylation increased as leaf development progressed from tender to old leaf.It additionally exhibited a similar distribution across the genomic background at the two distinct developmental stages studied.Notably,integrated analysis of transcriptomic and methylomic data showed that DNA hypermethylation primarily occurred in genes of the phenylpropanoid,flavonoid,and terpenoid biosynthesis pathways.The effect of methylation on transcription of these secondary metabolite biosynthesis genes was dependent on the location of methylation(i.e.,in the promoter,gene or intergenic regions)and the sequence context(i.e.,CpG,CHG,or CHH).Changes in the content of catechins and terpenoids were consistent with the changes in gene transcription and the methylation state of structural genes,such as serine carboxypeptidase-like acyltransferases 1A(SCPL1A),leucoanthocyanidin reductase(LAR),and nerolidol synthase(NES).Our study provides valuable information for dissecting the effects of DNA methylation on regulation of genes involved in secondary metabolism during tea leaf development.展开更多
Cancer multidrug resistance(MDR)impairs the therapeutic efficacy of various chemotherapeutics.Novel approaches,particularly the development of MDR reversal agents,are critically needed to address this challenge.This s...Cancer multidrug resistance(MDR)impairs the therapeutic efficacy of various chemotherapeutics.Novel approaches,particularly the development of MDR reversal agents,are critically needed to address this challenge.This study demonstrates that tenacissoside I(TI),a compound isolated from Marsdenia tenacissima(Roxb.)Wight et Arn,traditionally used in clinical practice as an ethnic medicine for cancer treatment,exhibits significant MDR reversal effects in ABCB1-mediated MDR cancer cells.TI reversed the resistance of SW620/AD300 and KBV200 cells to doxorubicin(DOX)and paclitaxel(PAC)by downregulating ABCB1 expression and reducing ABCB1 drug transport function.Mechanistically,protein arginine methyltransferase 1(PRMT1),whose expression correlates with poor prognosis and shows positive association with both ABCB1 and EGFR expressions in tumor tissues,was differentially expressed in TI-treated SW620/AD300 cells.SW620/AD300 and KBV200 cells exhibited elevated levels of EGFR asymmetric dimethylarginine(aDMA)and enhanced PRMT1-EGFR interaction compared to their parental cells.Moreover,TI-induced PRMT1 downregulation impaired PRMT1-mediated aDMA of EGFR,PRMT1-EGFR interaction,and EGFR downstream signaling in SW620/AD300 and KBV200 cells.These effects were significantly reversed by PRMT1 overexpression.Additionally,TI demonstrated resistance reversal to PAC in xenograft models without detectable toxicities.This study establishes TI's MDR reversal effect in ABCB1-mediated MDR human cancer cells through inhibition of PRMT1-mediated aDMA of EGFR,suggesting TI's potential as an MDR modulator for improving chemotherapy outcomes.展开更多
Cross-border e-commerce,as a new form of international trade,has shown great development potential in the context of the“Belt and Road”initiative.Based on the cross-border e-commerce export data from 2015 to 2024,th...Cross-border e-commerce,as a new form of international trade,has shown great development potential in the context of the“Belt and Road”initiative.Based on the cross-border e-commerce export data from 2015 to 2024,this paper analyzes the influencing factors of China's cross-border e-commerce exports to countries along the“Belt and Road”by constructing an econometric model.The study found that factors such as the perfection of digital infrastructure,the efficiency of logistics and transportation,the convenience of payment and settlement,and the penetration rate of consumers online shopping significantly affect the export scale of cross-border e-commerce.Institutional factors such as the development level of e-commerce platforms in countries along the route,market access thresholds,and tariff policies also play an important role.Based on the research results,suggestions are put forward to strengthen the construction of cross-border payment system,optimize the logistics distribution network,promote customs clearance facilitation,and deepen cooperation in the field of e-commerce,to provide references for promoting the development of China's crossborder e-commerce exports to countries along the“Belt and Road.”展开更多
This paper thoroughly explores the multifaceted factors influencing the efficacy of Chinese medicinals and categorizes them into three main groups:medicinal related factors,patient related factors,and practitioner rel...This paper thoroughly explores the multifaceted factors influencing the efficacy of Chinese medicinals and categorizes them into three main groups:medicinal related factors,patient related factors,and practitioner related factors.Regarding medicinal related factors,the place of origin,growing environment,harvesting time,storage conditions,quality control,dosage form selection,compatibility of medicinals,precise dosing,decoction methods,and administration routes all significantly impact efficacy.The place of origin determines the authenticity of medicinals,the growing environment affects their composition,harvesting time influences potency,improper storage leads to deterioration,quality control forms the foundation of efficacy,dosage forms and compatibility of medicinals affect absorption,dosing and decoction methods require precision,and administration routes should be tailored to individuals.Patient related factors include psychological state,individual differences,background,and disease condition.Psychological state affects treatment compliance,individual differences determine medicine responses,background influences patients’understanding of Chinese medicinals,and disease condition directly reflects efficacy.Practitioner related factors encompass theoretical knowledge,clinical experience,inherited practices,psychological state,and professional ethics.Theoretical knowledge guides medication use,clinical experience enhances efficacy,inherited practices influence prescribing styles,psychological state affects doctor–patient communication,and professional ethics ensure medical quality.These interrelated factors collectively influence the efficacy of Chinese medicinals,emphasizing the need for comprehensive consideration in clinical applications to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.展开更多
This article focuses on the factors influencing fracture nonunion, classification and treatment. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the influencing factors and mechanisms of fracture healing for de...This article focuses on the factors influencing fracture nonunion, classification and treatment. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the influencing factors and mechanisms of fracture healing for developing effective treatment strategies and improving patients’ quality of life. It also points out the challenges of current treatment, such as patient compliance and limitations of treatment methods, and looks at future treatment directions.展开更多
Introduction: Reducing and maintaining viral load is crucial to reducing morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection in children. The aim of this study was to determine the factors influencing the maintenanc...Introduction: Reducing and maintaining viral load is crucial to reducing morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection in children. The aim of this study was to determine the factors influencing the maintenance of children and adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in the continuum of care. Methodology: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study conducted from August 1 to August 31, 2023. It included all children living with HIV, under 15 years of age, with at least two viral load results and whose parents consented to participate in the study. Participants were recruited during their child’s treatment renewal consultations. Results: The study included 143 children, mostly boys (55.2%), with a mean age of 11.54 years (±2.8). More than half (55.2) were unaware of their HIV-positive status, and most treatments were administered by parents (60.8%). Of the 99 children with an undetectable viral load at the first test, 23 (23.2%) showed a viral rebound at the last test, mainly due to poor treatment compliance (p Conclusion: Virological rebound after suppression in children is worrying. It is crucial that the national AIDS program improves Therapeutic Education, trains health workers to communicate results and encourages ongoing dialogue with young people to reinforce adherence and maintain viral suppression.展开更多
Dental mesenchymal stem cells(DMSCs)are pivotal for tooth development and periodontal tissue health and play an important role in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine because of their multidirectional differen...Dental mesenchymal stem cells(DMSCs)are pivotal for tooth development and periodontal tissue health and play an important role in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine because of their multidirectional differentiation potential and self-renewal ability.The cellular microenvironment regulates the fate of stem cells and can be modified using various optimization techniques.These methods can influence the cellular microenvironment,activate disparate signaling pathways,and induce different biological effects.“Epigenetic regulation”refers to the process of influencing gene expression and regulating cell fate without altering DNA sequences,such as histone methylation.Histone methylation modifications regulate pivotal transcription factors governing DMSCs differentiation into osteo-/odontogenic lineages.The most important sites of histone methylation in tooth organization were found to be H3K4,H3K9,and H3K27.Histone methylation affects gene expression and regulates stem cell differentiation by maintaining a delicate balance between major trimethylation sites,generating distinct chromatin structures associated with specific downstream transcriptional states.Several crucial signaling pathways associated with osteogenic differentiation are susceptible to modulation via histone methylation modifications.A deeper understanding of the regulatory mechanisms governing histone methylation modifications in osteo-/odontogenic differentiation and immune-inflammatory responses of DMSCs will facilitate further investigation of the epigenetic regulation of histone methylation in DMSC-mediated tissue regeneration and inflammation.Here is a concise overview of the pivotal functions of epigenetic histone methylation at H3K4,H3K9,and H3K27 in the regulation of osteo-/odontogenic differentiation and renewal of DMSCs in both non-inflammatory and inflammatory microenvironments.This review summarizes the current research on these processes in the context of tissue regeneration and therapeutic interventions.展开更多
Objective: To explore the current status and influencing factors of supportive care needs in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer after surgery, and to provide a reference for the development of targeted inter...Objective: To explore the current status and influencing factors of supportive care needs in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer after surgery, and to provide a reference for the development of targeted intervention strPan ategies. Methods: A general data questionnaire and supportive care needs scale were used to investigate 107 patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer after surgery. Results: The total score of supportive care needs in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer after surgery was (98.48 ± 9.07). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that age, primary caregiver, medical payment method, number of hospitalizations and postoperative time were important influencing factors of supportive care needs in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer after surgery (P Conclusion: The supportive care needs of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer after surgery are at a low level. Medical staff should identify them early, pay more attention to young patients, patients without medical insurance and patients with multiple hospitalizations, and provide targeted nursing measures to meet their supportive care needs.展开更多
The increasing rate of cesarean delivery has become a widespread concern worldwide, nearly half of which is due to previous cesarean deliveries, and elective repeat cesarean delivery (ERCD), which is the main option f...The increasing rate of cesarean delivery has become a widespread concern worldwide, nearly half of which is due to previous cesarean deliveries, and elective repeat cesarean delivery (ERCD), which is the main option for women who have a second pregnancy after cesarean section, is a major factor in this increase. The trial of labor after cesarean section (TOLAC) is considered to be the best method, and the safety and feasibility of TOLAC have been confirmed by numerous studies, but in clinical practice, there are many factors that make TOLAC unsuccessful. This article reviews the factors that influence the choice of delivery method after cesarean section as follows.展开更多
As the most prevalent post-transcriptional modification in transfer RNAs(tRNAs),methylation dynamically and reversibly regulates the biosynthesis and maturation of tRNAs,exerting direct impacts on the abundance and fu...As the most prevalent post-transcriptional modification in transfer RNAs(tRNAs),methylation dynamically and reversibly regulates the biosynthesis and maturation of tRNAs,exerting direct impacts on the abundance and functions of tRNAs responsible for the accurate translation of messenger RNAs(mRNAs).Consequently,aberrant tRNA methylation can potentially lead to the production of abnormally expressed proteins and the dysregulation of cellular homeostasis,underscoring the significance of tRNA methylation in tumorigenesis.Recent research has highlighted the aberrant expression of its catalytic regulators and proposed mechanisms through which tRNA methylation directly or indirectly influences tumor biological characteristics.This review provides a comprehensive summary of current research on tRNA methylation and its role in cellular function,aiming to deepen our understanding of the biological significance of tRNA methylation in tumorigenesis and to explore the potential of targeting tRNA methylation and tRNA-derived small RNAs(tsRNAs)for cancer therapy.展开更多
Background and Purpose: In recent years, individual spirituality has been attracting attention, but little research has been conducted as it relates to family spirituality that applies this concept to the family and r...Background and Purpose: In recent years, individual spirituality has been attracting attention, but little research has been conducted as it relates to family spirituality that applies this concept to the family and relates to the meaning of the family’s existence in terms of the entire family. The purpose of this study was to clarify the attributes of family spirituality and the influencing factors of its decline. Methods: Regarding family spirituality, 1) a literature search was conducted using PubMed and reviews of 20 English-language articles;and 2) semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 Japanese families having elderly members in the household. Data triangulation was performed for both, and a directed content analysis was conducted using Hohashi’s Concentric Sphere Family Environment Theory as the framework. Results: Attributes of family spirituality included 21 categories, such as “I think that my family exists for my children and grandchildren.” Factors influencing the decline in family spirituality included 20 categories in total, including 6 categories of risk/causal/promoting factors such as “lack of caring for family members”;11 categories of preventive/inhibitory/suppression factors such as “healthcare professionals not being close to the family”;and three categories of context-sensitive factors such as “death of a family member.” Conclusions/Implications for Practice: Family intervention requires nurses to understand the attributes of family spirituality and to control the influencing factors of a decline in family spirituality. Through such efforts, families will be able to discover the meaning of the existence of the family and maintain and improve their well-being.展开更多
Based on questionnaire data from Niutouzhen Village Units 1-7 in Shuangwangcheng Economic Zone,Shouguang City,Shandong Province,this study employs a binary logistic regression model to explore the factors influencing ...Based on questionnaire data from Niutouzhen Village Units 1-7 in Shuangwangcheng Economic Zone,Shouguang City,Shandong Province,this study employs a binary logistic regression model to explore the factors influencing farmers'willingness to transfer farmland,and uses SPSS 27.0 software to perform regression analysis on the data.The results indicate that farmers'educational level,age of the household head,and contracted land area have a positive influence on farmers'willingness to transfer farmland at the 0.05 significance level,while annual household income has a positive influence at the 0.10 significance level.Furthermore,based on the regression analysis results,measures are proposed,including establishing and improving the rural land transfer compensation mechanism,enhancing publicity for land transfer,refining land transfer laws and regulations,optimizing the rural social security system,and actively expanding non-agricultural employment channels.These measures are intended to provide references for promoting farmland transfer work in Shouguang City.展开更多
AIM:To explore the methylation status of MSH6 in retinoblastoma(RB)and its impact on clinicopathological features and diagnosis.METHODS:Differentially expressed genes were identified through bioinformatics screening o...AIM:To explore the methylation status of MSH6 in retinoblastoma(RB)and its impact on clinicopathological features and diagnosis.METHODS:Differentially expressed genes were identified through bioinformatics screening of the GSE24673 and GSE125903 datasets,combined with GeneCards database analysis.A total of 102 RB patients and 62 traumaenucleated controls between January 2018 and December 2023 were enrolled,with their clinicopathological data and retinal tissues collected.The mRNA and methylation levels of MSH6 in retinal tissues were detected using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(PCR)and methylation-specific PCR.Western blot analysis was conducted in one pair of RB and control tissues for preliminary protein-level validation of MSH6 expression.Based on the methylation status of MSH6,RB patients were categorized into two groups:low-methylation and highmethylation.Both univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to identify independent factors influencing the methylation levels using clinicopathological data.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were applied to evaluate the diagnostic potential of MSH6 methylation in RB.RESULTS:Bioinformatics analysis of public datasets revealed that MSH6 expression was downregulated across multiple cancers,RB.Consistently,in clinical RB tissues,MSH6 mRNA expression was significantly lower than that in control retinal tissues,whereas the promoter methylation level of MSH6 was markedly higher(both P<0.001),indicating that promoter hypermethylation may contribute to transcriptional silencing of MSH6 in RB.Patients with higher MSH6 methylation levels showed more advanced pathological classification and a higher frequency of metastasis.Multivariate logistic regression confirmed that metastatic status(P=0.008,OR=3.51)and pathological classification(P=0.005,OR=3.7)were independent factors associated with MSH6 methylation.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)analysis demonstrated that MSH6 methylation could effectively distinguish RB tissues from non-tumorous controls(AUC=0.847,sensitivity=78.43%,specificity=80.65%),suggesting that MSH6 hypermethylation may serve as a potential diagnostic biomarker for RB.CONCLUSION:The methylation level of the MSH6 gene may be a key factor in RB pathogenesis.The methylation status of the MSH6 gene is closely associated with clinicopathological features and shows diagnostic potential.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82271283(to XC),91854115(to JW),31970044(to JW)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing,No.7202001(to XC)the Scientific Research Project of Beijing Educational Committee,No.KM202010005022(to XC)。
文摘Salsolinol(1-methyl-6,7-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline,Sal)is a catechol isoquinoline that causes neurotoxicity and shares structural similarity with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine,an environmental toxin that causes Parkinson's disease.However,the mechanism by which Sal mediates dopaminergic neuronal death remains unclear.In this study,we found that Sal significantly enhanced the global level of N~6-methyladenosine(m~6A)RNA methylation in PC12 cells,mainly by inducing the downregulation of the expression of m~6A demethylases fat mass and obesity-associated protein(FTO)and alk B homolog 5(ALKBH5).RNA sequencing analysis showed that Sal downregulated the Hippo signaling pathway.The m~6A reader YTH domain-containing family protein 2(YTHDF2)promoted the degradation of m~6A-containing Yes-associated protein 1(YAP1)mRNA,which is a downstream key effector in the Hippo signaling pathway.Additionally,downregulation of YAP1 promoted autophagy,indicating that the mutual regulation between YAP1 and autophagy can lead to neurotoxicity.These findings reveal the role of Sal on m~6A RNA methylation and suggest that Sal may act as an RNA methylation inducer mediating dopaminergic neuronal death through YAP1 and autophagy.Our results provide greater insights into the neurotoxic effects of catechol isoquinolines compared with other studies and may be a reference for assessing the involvement of RNA methylation in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease.
文摘BACKGROUND At present,the influencing factors of social function in patients with residual depressive symptoms are still unclear.Residual depressive symptoms are highly harmful,leading to low mood in patients,affecting work and interpersonal communication,increasing the risk of recurrence,and adding to the burden on families.Studying the influencing factors of their social function is of great significance.AIM To explore the social function score and its influencing factors in patients with residual depressive symptoms.METHODS This observational study surveyed patients with residual depressive symptoms(case group)and healthy patients undergoing physical examinations(control group).Participants were admitted between January 2022 and December 2023.Social functioning was assessed using the Sheehan Disability Scale(SDS),and scores were compared between groups.Factors influencing SDS scores in patients with residual depressive symptoms were analyzed by applying multiple linear regression while using the receiver operating characteristic curve,and these RESULTS The SDS scores of the 158 patients with depressive symptoms were 11.48±3.26.Compared with the control group,the SDS scores and all items in the case group were higher.SDS scores were higher in patients with relapse,discon-tinuous medication,drug therapy alone,severe somatic symptoms,obvious residual symptoms,and anxiety scores≥8.Disease history,medication compliance,therapy method,and residual symptoms correlated positively with SDS scores(r=0.354,0.414,0.602,and 0.456,respectively).Independent influencing factors included disease history,medication compliance,therapy method,somatic symptoms,residual symptoms,and anxiety scores(P<0.05).The areas under the curve for predicting social functional impairment using these factors were 0.713,0.559,0.684,0.729,0.668,and 0.628,respectively,with sensitivities of 79.2%,61.8%,76.8%,81.7%,63.6%,and 65.5%and specificities of 83.3%,87.5%,82.6%,83.3%,86.7%,and 92.1%,respectively.CONCLUSION The social function scores of patients with residual symptoms of depression are high.They are affected by disease history,medication compliance,therapy method,degree of somatic symptoms,residual symptoms,and anxiety.
基金National Nonprofit Institute Research Grant of CAF,No.CAFYBB2018ZA004,No.CAFYBB2023ZA009Fengyun Application Pioneering Project,No.FY-APP-ZX-2023.02。
文摘Water use efficiency(WUE),as a pivotal indicator of the coupling degree within the carbon–water cycle of ecosystems,holds considerable importance in assessment of the carbon–water balance within terrestrial ecosystems.However,in the context of global warming,WUE evolution and its primary drivers on the Tibetan Plateau remain unclear.This study employed the ensemble empirical mode decomposition method and the random forest algorithm to decipher the nonlinear trends and drivers of WUE on the Tibetan Plateau in 2001–2020.Results indicated an annual mean WUE of 0.8088 gC/mm·m^(2)across the plateau,with a spatial gradient reflecting decrease from the southeast toward the northwest.Areas manifesting monotonous trends of increase or decrease in WUE accounted for 23.64%and 9.69%of the total,respectively.Remarkably,66.67%of the region exhibited trend reversals,i.e.,39.94%of the area of the Tibetan Plateau showed transition from a trend of increase to a trend of decrease,and 26.73%of the area demonstrated a shift from a trend of decrease to a trend of increase.Environmental factors accounted for 70.79%of the variability in WUE.The leaf area index and temperature served as the major driving forces of WUE variation.
基金Supported by the Medical Talents of Wuhan Health and Family Planning Commission,No.2017[51](to Yu J)the Medical Talents of Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine(to Yu J)+1 种基金the Hubei Natural Science Foundation,No.2023AFB1091Wuhan Medical Research Project,No.WX23A36(to Yu J).
文摘BACKGROUND Cholangiocarcinoma(CCA),also known as bile duct cancer,is a devastating malignancy primarily affecting the biliary tract.AIM To assess their performance in clinical diagnosis and monitoring of CCA,plasma methylation and circulating tumor cells were detected.METHODS Plasma samples were collected from Hubei Cancer Hospital(n=156).Plasma DNA was tested to detect SHOX2,HOXA9,SEPTIN9,and RASSF1A methylation using TaqMan PCR.Circulating tumor cells(CTCs)were detected in the peripheral blood of patients using the United States Food and Drug Administration-approved cell search system before and after clinical therapy.The CCA diagnostic value was estimated using the area under the curve.The independent prognosis risk factors for patients with CCA were estimated using Cox and logistic regression analyses.RESULTS The sensitivity and specificity of the four DNA plasma methylations exhibited 64.74%sensitivity and 93.88%specificity for detecting CCA.The receiver operating characteristic curve of the combined value for CCA diagnosis in plasma was 0.828±0.032.RASSF1A plasma methylation was related to the prognosis of patients with CCA.We determined the prognostic hazard ratio for CCA using CTC count,tumor stage,methylation,and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 levels as key factors.Our overall survival nomogram achieved a C-index of 0.705(0.605-0.805).CONCLUSION SHOX2,HOXA9,SEPTIN9,and RASSF1A plasma methylation demonstrated increased sensitivity for diagnosing CCA.RASSF1A plasma methylation and CTCs were valuable predictors to assess CCA prognosis and recurrence.
基金supported by the Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation of Major Basic Research Program (No.ZR2020ZD34)the Key Projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.42230706)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.42307164)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Nos.2023TQ0191 and 2023M732060)the Shandong Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.SDBX2023041)and the Qingdao Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.QDBSH20230202052).
文摘Arsenic(As)methylation in soils affects the environmental behavior of As,excessive accumulation of dimethylarsenate(DMA)in rice plants leads to straighthead disease and a serious drop in crop yield.Understanding the mobility and transformation of methylated arsenic in redox-changing paddy fields is crucial for food security.Here,soils including unarsenic contaminated(N-As),low-arsenic(L-As),medium-arsenic(M-As),and high-arsenic(H-As)soils were incubated under continuous anoxic,continuous oxic,and consecutive anoxic/oxic treatments respectively,to profile arsenic methylating process and microbial species involved in the As cycle.Under anoxic-oxic(A-O)treatment,methylated arsenic was significantly increased once oxygen was introduced into the incubation system.The methylated arsenic concentrations were up to 2-24 times higher than those in anoxic(A),oxic(O),and oxic-anoxic(O-A)treatments,under which arsenic was methylated slightly and then decreased in all four As concentration soils.In fact,the most plentiful arsenite S-adenosylmethionine methyltransferase genes(arsM)contributed to the increase in As methylation.Proteobacteria(40.8%-62.4%),Firmicutes(3.5%-15.7%),and Desulfobacterota(5.3%-13.3%)were the major microorganisms related to this process.These microbial increasedmarkedly and played more important roles after oxygen was introduced,indicating that they were potential keystone microbial groups for As methylation in the alternating anoxic(flooding)and oxic(drainage)environment.The novel findings provided newinsights into the reoxidation-driven arsenic methylation processes and the model could be used for further risk estimation in periodically flooded paddy fields.
文摘BACKGROUND The development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is influenced by multiple factors.Interventional therapy offers an effective treatment option for patients with unresectable intermediate-to-advanced HCC.Interventional therapy can induce electrocardiographic(ECG)abnormalities that may be associated with liver dysfunction,electrolyte disorders,and cardiac injury.AIM To explore the ECG alterations and determinants following interventional therapy in patients with HCC.METHODS Sixty patients undergoing interventional treatment for liver cancer were selected as study participants.According to the results of the dynamic ECG examination 1 day after surgery,the patients were divided into an abnormal group(n=21)and a nonabnormal group(n=39).With the help of dynamic ECG examination,the ECG parameters were compared and the baseline data of patients was recorded in the two groups.RESULTS The 24 hours QT interval variability,24 hours normal atrial polarization to ventricular polarization(R-R)interval(standard deviation),24 hours consecutive 5 minutes normal R-R interval,and 24 hours continuous 5 minutes normal R-R interval(standard deviation mean)were lower than patients in the nonabnormal group(P<0.05).The logistic analysis showed that age>60 years,liver function grade B,and postoperative body temperature 38°C were risk factors for abnormal dynamic electrocardiogram in patients with liver cancer intervention(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Interventional therapy for HCC can lead to ECG abnormalities,underscoring the clinical need for enhanced cardiac monitoring to mitigate myocardial complications.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82360231Yunnan Basic Research Program General Project,No.202401AT070075+1 种基金Dali Basic Research Program Key Project,No.202301A020021Youth Special Project for Basic Research of Local Universities in Yunnan Province,No.202301BA070001-127.
文摘BACKGROUND Fear-related disorders,such as post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD),significantly impact patients and families.Exposure therapy is a common treatment,but imp-roving its effectiveness remains a key challenge.Fear conditioning and extinction in animal models offer insights into its mechanisms.Our previous research indi-cates that DNA methyltransferases play a role in fear memory renewal.AIM To investigate the role of DNA methylation in the extinction of fear memory,with the goal of identifying potential strategies to enhance the efficacy of exposure therapy for fear-related disorders.METHODS This study investigated the role of DNA methylation in fear memory extinction in mice.DNA methylation was manipulated using N-phthalyl-L-tryptophan(RG108)to reduce methylation and L-methionine injections to enhance it.Neuronal activity,and dendritic spine density was measured following extinction training.RESULTS RG108 suppressed extinction,reduced spine density,and inhibited neuronal activity.Methionine injections facilitated extinction.CONCLUSION DNA methylation is crucial for fear memory extinction.Enhancing methylation may improve the efficacy of exposure therapy,offering a potential strategy to treat fear-related disorders.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant Nos.2022A1515111141 and 2023A1515010786)。
文摘DNA methylation plays important roles in regulating gene expression during development.However,little is known about the influence of DNA methylation on secondary metabolism during leaf development in the tea plant(Camellia sinensis).In this study,we combined the methylome,transcriptome,and metabolome to investigate the dynamic changes in DNA methylation and its potential regulatory roles in secondary metabolite biosynthesis.In this study,the level of genomic DNA methylation increased as leaf development progressed from tender to old leaf.It additionally exhibited a similar distribution across the genomic background at the two distinct developmental stages studied.Notably,integrated analysis of transcriptomic and methylomic data showed that DNA hypermethylation primarily occurred in genes of the phenylpropanoid,flavonoid,and terpenoid biosynthesis pathways.The effect of methylation on transcription of these secondary metabolite biosynthesis genes was dependent on the location of methylation(i.e.,in the promoter,gene or intergenic regions)and the sequence context(i.e.,CpG,CHG,or CHH).Changes in the content of catechins and terpenoids were consistent with the changes in gene transcription and the methylation state of structural genes,such as serine carboxypeptidase-like acyltransferases 1A(SCPL1A),leucoanthocyanidin reductase(LAR),and nerolidol synthase(NES).Our study provides valuable information for dissecting the effects of DNA methylation on regulation of genes involved in secondary metabolism during tea leaf development.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82274211 and 82474190)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(Nos.24JCZDJC00120 and 24PTLYHZ00280)Liaoning Provincial Department of Education Basic Research Projects for Higher Education Institutions(No.LJ212510163021)。
文摘Cancer multidrug resistance(MDR)impairs the therapeutic efficacy of various chemotherapeutics.Novel approaches,particularly the development of MDR reversal agents,are critically needed to address this challenge.This study demonstrates that tenacissoside I(TI),a compound isolated from Marsdenia tenacissima(Roxb.)Wight et Arn,traditionally used in clinical practice as an ethnic medicine for cancer treatment,exhibits significant MDR reversal effects in ABCB1-mediated MDR cancer cells.TI reversed the resistance of SW620/AD300 and KBV200 cells to doxorubicin(DOX)and paclitaxel(PAC)by downregulating ABCB1 expression and reducing ABCB1 drug transport function.Mechanistically,protein arginine methyltransferase 1(PRMT1),whose expression correlates with poor prognosis and shows positive association with both ABCB1 and EGFR expressions in tumor tissues,was differentially expressed in TI-treated SW620/AD300 cells.SW620/AD300 and KBV200 cells exhibited elevated levels of EGFR asymmetric dimethylarginine(aDMA)and enhanced PRMT1-EGFR interaction compared to their parental cells.Moreover,TI-induced PRMT1 downregulation impaired PRMT1-mediated aDMA of EGFR,PRMT1-EGFR interaction,and EGFR downstream signaling in SW620/AD300 and KBV200 cells.These effects were significantly reversed by PRMT1 overexpression.Additionally,TI demonstrated resistance reversal to PAC in xenograft models without detectable toxicities.This study establishes TI's MDR reversal effect in ABCB1-mediated MDR human cancer cells through inhibition of PRMT1-mediated aDMA of EGFR,suggesting TI's potential as an MDR modulator for improving chemotherapy outcomes.
文摘Cross-border e-commerce,as a new form of international trade,has shown great development potential in the context of the“Belt and Road”initiative.Based on the cross-border e-commerce export data from 2015 to 2024,this paper analyzes the influencing factors of China's cross-border e-commerce exports to countries along the“Belt and Road”by constructing an econometric model.The study found that factors such as the perfection of digital infrastructure,the efficiency of logistics and transportation,the convenience of payment and settlement,and the penetration rate of consumers online shopping significantly affect the export scale of cross-border e-commerce.Institutional factors such as the development level of e-commerce platforms in countries along the route,market access thresholds,and tariff policies also play an important role.Based on the research results,suggestions are put forward to strengthen the construction of cross-border payment system,optimize the logistics distribution network,promote customs clearance facilitation,and deepen cooperation in the field of e-commerce,to provide references for promoting the development of China's crossborder e-commerce exports to countries along the“Belt and Road.”
文摘This paper thoroughly explores the multifaceted factors influencing the efficacy of Chinese medicinals and categorizes them into three main groups:medicinal related factors,patient related factors,and practitioner related factors.Regarding medicinal related factors,the place of origin,growing environment,harvesting time,storage conditions,quality control,dosage form selection,compatibility of medicinals,precise dosing,decoction methods,and administration routes all significantly impact efficacy.The place of origin determines the authenticity of medicinals,the growing environment affects their composition,harvesting time influences potency,improper storage leads to deterioration,quality control forms the foundation of efficacy,dosage forms and compatibility of medicinals affect absorption,dosing and decoction methods require precision,and administration routes should be tailored to individuals.Patient related factors include psychological state,individual differences,background,and disease condition.Psychological state affects treatment compliance,individual differences determine medicine responses,background influences patients’understanding of Chinese medicinals,and disease condition directly reflects efficacy.Practitioner related factors encompass theoretical knowledge,clinical experience,inherited practices,psychological state,and professional ethics.Theoretical knowledge guides medication use,clinical experience enhances efficacy,inherited practices influence prescribing styles,psychological state affects doctor–patient communication,and professional ethics ensure medical quality.These interrelated factors collectively influence the efficacy of Chinese medicinals,emphasizing the need for comprehensive consideration in clinical applications to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.
文摘This article focuses on the factors influencing fracture nonunion, classification and treatment. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the influencing factors and mechanisms of fracture healing for developing effective treatment strategies and improving patients’ quality of life. It also points out the challenges of current treatment, such as patient compliance and limitations of treatment methods, and looks at future treatment directions.
文摘Introduction: Reducing and maintaining viral load is crucial to reducing morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection in children. The aim of this study was to determine the factors influencing the maintenance of children and adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in the continuum of care. Methodology: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study conducted from August 1 to August 31, 2023. It included all children living with HIV, under 15 years of age, with at least two viral load results and whose parents consented to participate in the study. Participants were recruited during their child’s treatment renewal consultations. Results: The study included 143 children, mostly boys (55.2%), with a mean age of 11.54 years (±2.8). More than half (55.2) were unaware of their HIV-positive status, and most treatments were administered by parents (60.8%). Of the 99 children with an undetectable viral load at the first test, 23 (23.2%) showed a viral rebound at the last test, mainly due to poor treatment compliance (p Conclusion: Virological rebound after suppression in children is worrying. It is crucial that the national AIDS program improves Therapeutic Education, trains health workers to communicate results and encourages ongoing dialogue with young people to reinforce adherence and maintain viral suppression.
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program(2022YFA1104401)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2019-I2M-5-031 to Z.P.F.)grants from Innovation Research Team Project of Beijing Stomatological Hospital,Capital Medical University(NO.CXTD202204 to Z.P.F.).
文摘Dental mesenchymal stem cells(DMSCs)are pivotal for tooth development and periodontal tissue health and play an important role in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine because of their multidirectional differentiation potential and self-renewal ability.The cellular microenvironment regulates the fate of stem cells and can be modified using various optimization techniques.These methods can influence the cellular microenvironment,activate disparate signaling pathways,and induce different biological effects.“Epigenetic regulation”refers to the process of influencing gene expression and regulating cell fate without altering DNA sequences,such as histone methylation.Histone methylation modifications regulate pivotal transcription factors governing DMSCs differentiation into osteo-/odontogenic lineages.The most important sites of histone methylation in tooth organization were found to be H3K4,H3K9,and H3K27.Histone methylation affects gene expression and regulates stem cell differentiation by maintaining a delicate balance between major trimethylation sites,generating distinct chromatin structures associated with specific downstream transcriptional states.Several crucial signaling pathways associated with osteogenic differentiation are susceptible to modulation via histone methylation modifications.A deeper understanding of the regulatory mechanisms governing histone methylation modifications in osteo-/odontogenic differentiation and immune-inflammatory responses of DMSCs will facilitate further investigation of the epigenetic regulation of histone methylation in DMSC-mediated tissue regeneration and inflammation.Here is a concise overview of the pivotal functions of epigenetic histone methylation at H3K4,H3K9,and H3K27 in the regulation of osteo-/odontogenic differentiation and renewal of DMSCs in both non-inflammatory and inflammatory microenvironments.This review summarizes the current research on these processes in the context of tissue regeneration and therapeutic interventions.
文摘Objective: To explore the current status and influencing factors of supportive care needs in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer after surgery, and to provide a reference for the development of targeted intervention strPan ategies. Methods: A general data questionnaire and supportive care needs scale were used to investigate 107 patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer after surgery. Results: The total score of supportive care needs in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer after surgery was (98.48 ± 9.07). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that age, primary caregiver, medical payment method, number of hospitalizations and postoperative time were important influencing factors of supportive care needs in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer after surgery (P Conclusion: The supportive care needs of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer after surgery are at a low level. Medical staff should identify them early, pay more attention to young patients, patients without medical insurance and patients with multiple hospitalizations, and provide targeted nursing measures to meet their supportive care needs.
文摘The increasing rate of cesarean delivery has become a widespread concern worldwide, nearly half of which is due to previous cesarean deliveries, and elective repeat cesarean delivery (ERCD), which is the main option for women who have a second pregnancy after cesarean section, is a major factor in this increase. The trial of labor after cesarean section (TOLAC) is considered to be the best method, and the safety and feasibility of TOLAC have been confirmed by numerous studies, but in clinical practice, there are many factors that make TOLAC unsuccessful. This article reviews the factors that influence the choice of delivery method after cesarean section as follows.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82273174 and 82072374)the Key Research and Development Program of Hunan Province(2023DK2001,2023SK2004,and 2023ZK1122).
文摘As the most prevalent post-transcriptional modification in transfer RNAs(tRNAs),methylation dynamically and reversibly regulates the biosynthesis and maturation of tRNAs,exerting direct impacts on the abundance and functions of tRNAs responsible for the accurate translation of messenger RNAs(mRNAs).Consequently,aberrant tRNA methylation can potentially lead to the production of abnormally expressed proteins and the dysregulation of cellular homeostasis,underscoring the significance of tRNA methylation in tumorigenesis.Recent research has highlighted the aberrant expression of its catalytic regulators and proposed mechanisms through which tRNA methylation directly or indirectly influences tumor biological characteristics.This review provides a comprehensive summary of current research on tRNA methylation and its role in cellular function,aiming to deepen our understanding of the biological significance of tRNA methylation in tumorigenesis and to explore the potential of targeting tRNA methylation and tRNA-derived small RNAs(tsRNAs)for cancer therapy.
文摘Background and Purpose: In recent years, individual spirituality has been attracting attention, but little research has been conducted as it relates to family spirituality that applies this concept to the family and relates to the meaning of the family’s existence in terms of the entire family. The purpose of this study was to clarify the attributes of family spirituality and the influencing factors of its decline. Methods: Regarding family spirituality, 1) a literature search was conducted using PubMed and reviews of 20 English-language articles;and 2) semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 Japanese families having elderly members in the household. Data triangulation was performed for both, and a directed content analysis was conducted using Hohashi’s Concentric Sphere Family Environment Theory as the framework. Results: Attributes of family spirituality included 21 categories, such as “I think that my family exists for my children and grandchildren.” Factors influencing the decline in family spirituality included 20 categories in total, including 6 categories of risk/causal/promoting factors such as “lack of caring for family members”;11 categories of preventive/inhibitory/suppression factors such as “healthcare professionals not being close to the family”;and three categories of context-sensitive factors such as “death of a family member.” Conclusions/Implications for Practice: Family intervention requires nurses to understand the attributes of family spirituality and to control the influencing factors of a decline in family spirituality. Through such efforts, families will be able to discover the meaning of the existence of the family and maintain and improve their well-being.
文摘Based on questionnaire data from Niutouzhen Village Units 1-7 in Shuangwangcheng Economic Zone,Shouguang City,Shandong Province,this study employs a binary logistic regression model to explore the factors influencing farmers'willingness to transfer farmland,and uses SPSS 27.0 software to perform regression analysis on the data.The results indicate that farmers'educational level,age of the household head,and contracted land area have a positive influence on farmers'willingness to transfer farmland at the 0.05 significance level,while annual household income has a positive influence at the 0.10 significance level.Furthermore,based on the regression analysis results,measures are proposed,including establishing and improving the rural land transfer compensation mechanism,enhancing publicity for land transfer,refining land transfer laws and regulations,optimizing the rural social security system,and actively expanding non-agricultural employment channels.These measures are intended to provide references for promoting farmland transfer work in Shouguang City.
文摘AIM:To explore the methylation status of MSH6 in retinoblastoma(RB)and its impact on clinicopathological features and diagnosis.METHODS:Differentially expressed genes were identified through bioinformatics screening of the GSE24673 and GSE125903 datasets,combined with GeneCards database analysis.A total of 102 RB patients and 62 traumaenucleated controls between January 2018 and December 2023 were enrolled,with their clinicopathological data and retinal tissues collected.The mRNA and methylation levels of MSH6 in retinal tissues were detected using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(PCR)and methylation-specific PCR.Western blot analysis was conducted in one pair of RB and control tissues for preliminary protein-level validation of MSH6 expression.Based on the methylation status of MSH6,RB patients were categorized into two groups:low-methylation and highmethylation.Both univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to identify independent factors influencing the methylation levels using clinicopathological data.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were applied to evaluate the diagnostic potential of MSH6 methylation in RB.RESULTS:Bioinformatics analysis of public datasets revealed that MSH6 expression was downregulated across multiple cancers,RB.Consistently,in clinical RB tissues,MSH6 mRNA expression was significantly lower than that in control retinal tissues,whereas the promoter methylation level of MSH6 was markedly higher(both P<0.001),indicating that promoter hypermethylation may contribute to transcriptional silencing of MSH6 in RB.Patients with higher MSH6 methylation levels showed more advanced pathological classification and a higher frequency of metastasis.Multivariate logistic regression confirmed that metastatic status(P=0.008,OR=3.51)and pathological classification(P=0.005,OR=3.7)were independent factors associated with MSH6 methylation.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)analysis demonstrated that MSH6 methylation could effectively distinguish RB tissues from non-tumorous controls(AUC=0.847,sensitivity=78.43%,specificity=80.65%),suggesting that MSH6 hypermethylation may serve as a potential diagnostic biomarker for RB.CONCLUSION:The methylation level of the MSH6 gene may be a key factor in RB pathogenesis.The methylation status of the MSH6 gene is closely associated with clinicopathological features and shows diagnostic potential.