Postbiotics are emerging as a potential alternative strategy for regulating gut microbiota health.However,conventional inactivation methods can damage bioactive components,and the effects of ultrasonic processing para...Postbiotics are emerging as a potential alternative strategy for regulating gut microbiota health.However,conventional inactivation methods can damage bioactive components,and the effects of ultrasonic processing parameters on postbiotic functionality remain poorly understood.This study aimed to investigate the effects of different ultrasonic parameters(400/800 W,10-60 min)on the properties of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus 1.0320 and elucidate the underlying mechanism.Results indicated that complete inactivation was achieved with 400 W treatment for 60 min or 800 W treatment for 30 min.Cell damage induced by 800 W was significantly greater than that caused by 400 W(p<0.05).Ultrasonication markedly altered bacterial surface properties,increasing hydrophobicity to 1.8 times that of viable cells,reducing self-aggregation to 11.38%,and enhancing antioxidant capacity.The 800 W/60 min group exhibited the highest ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging rates.This group also significantly suppressed LPS-induced pro-inflammatory factors(IL-1β,TNF-α,and IL-6)while elevating antiinflammatory factors(IL-4)(p<0.05).Non-targeted metabolomics analysis further revealed that the destruction of cell structure triggered by the cavitation effect of ultrasound was the main reason for the functional enhancement.This study demonstrated that ultrasound is an efficient non-thermal method for producing highly active postbiotics,supporting the development of non-living anti-inflammatory microbial agents.展开更多
[Objectives]To observe the effects of chloramphenicol prednisone liniment on anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic responses and skin barrier function in an acute eczema mouse model and explore its potential underlying ...[Objectives]To observe the effects of chloramphenicol prednisone liniment on anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic responses and skin barrier function in an acute eczema mouse model and explore its potential underlying mechanism.[Methods]Twenty-four female SPF-grade ICR mice were randomly and equally assigned to three groups:the blank control group,the acute eczema group,and the chloramphenicol prednisone liniment group according to the random number table method,with 8 mice per group.Except for the blank control group,the acute eczema model was established by applying 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene(DNCB)to the right dorsal area.On day 10(d10),0.1 mL of normal saline was administered to the modeling site in both the blank control group and the acute eczema group,whereas chloramphenicol prednisone liniment was applied to the positive drug group.Medication was applied twice daily in all three groups for a total duration of 14 d.Sixty minutes following the final administration of the drug,the development of eczema in mice was visually assessed,and the severity of skin lesions was scored.Trans-epidermal water loss(TEWL)was measured using a multifunctional skin tester.Experiments inducing and alleviating pruritus were performed to compare the frequency of mice licking their bodies,the latency period before pruritus onset,and the duration of pruritus episodes.Levels of histamine and substance P(SP)in the lesion tissues were quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).[Results]Compared to the acute eczema group,the chloramphenicol prednisone liniment group exhibited a prolonged latency period of pruritus,an increased inhibition rate,and a shortened duration of pruritus.Additionally,there was a significant reduction in the frequency of mice licking their bodies,as well as in six eczema severity indicators:redness and swelling,scratch marks,papules,blisters,exudation or erosion at the lesion site,and the degree of skin swelling.Furthermore,levels of TEWL,histamine,and SP were also significantly decreased(P<0.05).[Conclusions]Chloramphenicol prednisone liniment exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic properties.Its mechanism of action may involve the inhibition of mast cell activation within the lesion tissues of eczema model mice,thereby reducing the release of histamine and other active substances.This process alleviates inflammatory damage associated with eczema and contributes to the restoration of skin barrier function.展开更多
Two new linear furocoumarins were isolated from Notopterygium incisum using silica gel,gel Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography,and preparative high-performance liquid chromatography.The structures of the new compound...Two new linear furocoumarins were isolated from Notopterygium incisum using silica gel,gel Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography,and preparative high-performance liquid chromatography.The structures of the new compounds were elucidated through analysis of spectroscopic evidence,including data obtained from high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry(HRESIMS)and nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR).The absolute configurations of Notoprenylate L(1)and Nototerprinol K(2)were further confirmed using electronic circular dichroism(ECD)calculations.Compound 1 demonstrated the ability to inhibit the expression of nitric oxide(NO),a pro-inflammatory factor,in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 macrophages at a concentration of 7.5μmol/L,indicating its potential for anti-inflammatory activity.展开更多
A growing global population and the increasing prevalence of diet-related health issues such as“hidden hunger”,obesity,hypertension,and diabetes necessitate a fundamental rethinking of crop design and breeding.Synth...A growing global population and the increasing prevalence of diet-related health issues such as“hidden hunger”,obesity,hypertension,and diabetes necessitate a fundamental rethinking of crop design and breeding.Synthetic metabolic engineering offers a method to modify and redesign metabolic pathways to increase the nutritional value of crops.We summarize recent advances in the biofortification of key nutrients including provitamin A,vitamin C,vitamin B9,iron,zinc,anthocyanins,flavonoids,and unsaturated fatty acids.We discuss the potential of multi-gene stacking,gene editing,enzyme engineering,and artificial intelligence in synthetic metabolic engineering.We propose future research directions and potential solutions centered on leveraging AI-driven systems biology,precision gene editing,enzyme engineering,agrobacterium-mediated genotype-independent transformation,and modular metabolic engineering strategies to develop next-generation nutritionally enhanced super crops and transform global food systems.展开更多
This study investigates the properties of high-purity starches extracted from Polygonum multiflorum(PMS)and Smilax glabra(SGS).The starches were characterized by scanning electron microscopy,Fouriertransform infrared ...This study investigates the properties of high-purity starches extracted from Polygonum multiflorum(PMS)and Smilax glabra(SGS).The starches were characterized by scanning electron microscopy,Fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction,high-performance anion-exchange chromatography,and differential scanning calorimetry.Significant differences were observed in their morphological,physicochemical,and functional properties.PMS had a smaller particle size(13.68 μm),irregular polygonal shape,A-type,lower water absorption(62.67 %),and higher oil absorption(51.17 %).In contrast,SGS exhibited larger particles(31.75 μm),a nearly spherical shape,B-type,higher crystallinity(50.66 %),and greater amylose content(21.54 %),with superior thermal stability,shear resistance,and gelatinization enthalpy.SGS also contained higher resistant starch(83.28 %) and longer average chain length(20.58 %),but showed lower solubility,swelling power,light transmittance,and freeze-thaw stability.The physicochemical properties differences in crystal pattern and particle morphology between PMS and SGS lead to distinct behaviors during in vitro digestion and fermentation.These findings highlight the potential of medicinal plant starches in functional ingredients and industrial processes.展开更多
Gauss radial basis functions(GRBF)are frequently employed in data fitting and machine learning.Their linear independence property can theoretically guarantee the avoidance of data redundancy.In this paper,one of the m...Gauss radial basis functions(GRBF)are frequently employed in data fitting and machine learning.Their linear independence property can theoretically guarantee the avoidance of data redundancy.In this paper,one of the main contributions is proving this property using linear algebra instead of profound knowledge.This makes it easy to read and understand this fundamental fact.The proof of linear independence of a set of Gauss functions relies on the constructing method for one-dimensional space and on the deducing method for higher dimensions.Additionally,under the condition of preserving the same moments between the original function and interpolating function,both the interpolating existence and uniqueness are proven for GRBF in one-dimensional space.The final work demonstrates the application of the GRBF method to locate lunar olivine.By combining preprocessed data using GRBF with the removing envelope curve method,a program is created to find the position of lunar olivine based on spectrum data,and the numerical experiment shows that it is an effective scheme.展开更多
Saikosaponins are the major pharmacologically active components in Bupleurum genus and exhibit significant application potential in multiple fields such as immune regulation and anti-tumor activity.To elucidate the bi...Saikosaponins are the major pharmacologically active components in Bupleurum genus and exhibit significant application potential in multiple fields such as immune regulation and anti-tumor activity.To elucidate the biosynthetic pathway of saikosaponins,we identified two cytochrome P450 monooxygenases,CYP716A41 and CYP716Y4,in Bupleurum chinense.These enzymes catalyze the C-28 oxidation and C-16 hydroxylation of oleanane-type triterpene skeletons,respectively.The catalytic efficiency of CYP716A41 from a southern B.chinense variety was significantly higher than that from a northern variety.Molecular docking and mutagenesis experiments revealed that amino acid residues at sites 9 and 35 may contribute to this difference in catalytic efficiency.Additionally,under cold stress,the expression levels of both CYP450 genes and the saikosaponin contents in the leaves of southern varieties were significantly higher compared to those in northern varieties.The variation in the catalytic efficiency of CYP716A41 and the differential expression of the two CYP450 genes under cold stress during winter are associated with the differences in saikosaponin biosynthesis in the leaves of southern and northern B.chinense varieties.This is consistent with the distinct medicinal usage practices observed between southern and northern China.展开更多
Spinal cord injury represents a severe form of central nervous system trauma for which effective treatments remain limited.Microglia is the resident immune cells of the central nervous system,play a critical role in s...Spinal cord injury represents a severe form of central nervous system trauma for which effective treatments remain limited.Microglia is the resident immune cells of the central nervous system,play a critical role in spinal cord injury.Previous studies have shown that microglia can promote neuronal survival by phagocytosing dead cells and debris and by releasing neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory factors.However,excessive activation of microglia can lead to persistent inflammation and contribute to the formation of glial scars,which hinder axonal regeneration.Despite this,the precise role and mechanisms of microglia during the acute phase of spinal cord injury remain controversial and poorly understood.To elucidate the role of microglia in spinal cord injury,we employed the colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor inhibitor PLX5622 to deplete microglia.We observed that sustained depletion of microglia resulted in an expansion of the lesion area,downregulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor,and impaired functional recovery after spinal cord injury.Next,we generated a transgenic mouse line with conditional overexpression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor specifically in microglia.We found that brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia increased angiogenesis and blood flow following spinal cord injury and facilitated the recovery of hindlimb motor function.Additionally,brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia reduced inflammation and neuronal apoptosis during the acute phase of spinal cord injury.Furthermore,through using specific transgenic mouse lines,TMEM119,and the colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor inhibitor PLX73086,we demonstrated that the neuroprotective effects were predominantly due to brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia rather than macrophages.In conclusion,our findings suggest the critical role of microglia in the formation of protective glial scars.Depleting microglia is detrimental to recovery of spinal cord injury,whereas targeting brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia represents a promising and novel therapeutic strategy to enhance motor function recovery in patients with spinal cord injury.展开更多
Nickel-catalyzed borylation of aryl nonaflates with B2pin2 could be realized,which proceeded effectively by means of C—O bond functionalization to afford a wide variety of valuable arylboronates in moderate to excell...Nickel-catalyzed borylation of aryl nonaflates with B2pin2 could be realized,which proceeded effectively by means of C—O bond functionalization to afford a wide variety of valuable arylboronates in moderate to excellent yields with good functionality compatibility.In addition,the gram-scale synthesis and the application of the approach in the late-stage elaboration of aryl nonaflate derived from pterostilbene could also be achieved.展开更多
Let K_(j)/Q,1≤j≤ν,ν≥2 be quadratic fields with pairwise coprime discriminants Dj,and let τ_(kj)^(K_(j))(n)be the divisor function associated to Dedekind zeta function SK_(j)(s).In this paper,we consider a multid...Let K_(j)/Q,1≤j≤ν,ν≥2 be quadratic fields with pairwise coprime discriminants Dj,and let τ_(kj)^(K_(j))(n)be the divisor function associated to Dedekind zeta function SK_(j)(s).In this paper,we consider a multidimensional general divisor problem related to the τ_(kj)^(K_(j))(n)involving several number fields over square integers,by establishing the corresponding asymptotic formula.As an application,we also obtain the asymptotic formula of variance of these coefi icients.展开更多
Five novel sulfur-containing benzyl metabolites, designated as gastrabenzylsulfoxides A and B(1 and 2), gastrabenzylsulfinate A(3) and gastrabenzylsulfides A and B(4 and 5), along with four known compounds(6-9), were ...Five novel sulfur-containing benzyl metabolites, designated as gastrabenzylsulfoxides A and B(1 and 2), gastrabenzylsulfinate A(3) and gastrabenzylsulfides A and B(4 and 5), along with four known compounds(6-9), were isolated from the aqueous extracts of Gastrodia elata.Compounds 1 and 4 are 4-hydroxy-3-(4′-hydroxybenzyl)benzyl-substituted sulfoxide and sulfide, respectively, which are unprecedented in natural products. Compound 3 represents a rare sulfinate. Several isolates and their sulfone and disulfide analogs(10-13) were synthesized to evaluate their anti-inflammatory activity. Notably, the synthesized sulfone 10 demonstrated significant alleviation of symptoms in multiple in vivo inflammatory models.展开更多
Objective: To explore the application effect of moxibustion combined with Sihuang Anti-inflammatory Lotion in patients with herpes zoster after bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Methods: One patient with herpes zoste...Objective: To explore the application effect of moxibustion combined with Sihuang Anti-inflammatory Lotion in patients with herpes zoster after bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Methods: One patient with herpes zoster after BMT was selected and treated with moxibustion combined with Sihuang Anti-inflammatory Lotion in addition to conventional antiviral drugs. Results: The patient’s pain disappeared within 48 hours after the intervention (NRS score decreased from 6 to 2), large-scale crusting of herpes occurred within 72 hours, and complete shedding occurred within 10 days. No infection or other adverse reactions occurred, and the patient had high nursing satisfaction. Conclusion: Moxibustion combined with Sihuang Anti-inflammatory Lotion can safely and effectively improve the symptoms of herpes zoster after BMT, which is worthy of clinical promotion.展开更多
In recent years,researchers have extensively investigated the Hankel determinant,which consists of coefficients appearing in a holomorphic function’s Taylor-Maclaurin series.Hankel matrices are widely used in Markov ...In recent years,researchers have extensively investigated the Hankel determinant,which consists of coefficients appearing in a holomorphic function’s Taylor-Maclaurin series.Hankel matrices are widely used in Markov processes,non-stationary signals,and other mathematical disciplines.The aim of the current research article is to first improve the bounds of coefficient-related problems by employing the well-known Carathéodory function.The problems that we are going to improve were obtained by Tang et al.The sharp estimates of the most difficult problem of geometric function theory known as the third-order Hankel determinant are also contributed here.Zalcman and Fekete-Szegöinequalities are also studied here for the defined family of holomorphic functions.展开更多
This study aims to explore the impact of fatigue induced by different limb exercises on cerebral cortical oxygenation levels and functional connectivity strength using functional near-infrared spectroscopy(fNIRS).Fati...This study aims to explore the impact of fatigue induced by different limb exercises on cerebral cortical oxygenation levels and functional connectivity strength using functional near-infrared spectroscopy(fNIRS).Fatigue was induced using an upper limb ergometer or a lower limb ergometer,with the load increasing gradually each minute.fNIRS covering the prefrontal cortex and motor cortex were used to collect data during the resting state,both before and after fatigue induction.A two-way ANOVA was conducted to examine differences in oxyhemoglobin(HbO_(2))and functional connectivity before and after fatigue induction in both groups,with the significance level set at 0.05.Exercise-induced fatigue in both the upper and lower limbs leads to a significant decrease in cerebral cortical oxygenation levels.Upper limb fatigue leads to a significant reduction in functional connectivity,there were significant decreases in connectivity within the motor cortex,between the motor cortex and frontal regions,and between the right ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and other frontal regions.Conversely,no significant changes were observed before and after lower limb fatigue.Future studies should focus on examining the extent to which how changes in the cerebral cortex,induced by exercise fatigue,are linked to exercise-and/or performance-related outcomes.展开更多
Functional gastrointestinal disorders(FGIDs),including irritable bowel syndrome(IBS),functional dyspepsia(FD),and gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD),present persistent diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to s...Functional gastrointestinal disorders(FGIDs),including irritable bowel syndrome(IBS),functional dyspepsia(FD),and gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD),present persistent diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to symptom heterogeneity and the absence of reliable biomarkers.Artificial intelligence(AI)enables the integration of multimodal data to enhance FGID management through precision diagnostics and preventive healthcare.This minireview summarizes recent advancements in AI applications for FGIDs,highlighting progress in diagnostic accuracy,subtype classification,personalized interventions,and preventive strategies inspired by the traditional Chinese medicine concept of“treating the undiseased”.Machine learning and deep learning algorithms have demonstrated value in improving IBS diagnosis,refining FD neuro-gastrointestinal subtyping,and screening for GERD-related complications.Moreover,AI supports dietary,psychological,and integrative medicine-based interventions to improve patient adherence and quality of life.Nonetheless,key challenges remain,including data heterogeneity,limited model interpretability,and the need for robust clinical validation.Future directions emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration,the development of multimodal and explainable AI models,and the creation of patientcentered platforms to facilitate a shift from reactive treatment to proactive prevention.This review provides a systematic framework to guide the clinical application and theoretical innovation of AI in FGIDs.展开更多
In molybdenum chemistry,the oxidative addition of o-quinone or 1,2-dicarbonyl compounds to molybdenum has been widely used in Mo-catalyzed C—C bond construction.The carbonyl oxidative addition to Mo(0)or Mo(Ⅱ)is the...In molybdenum chemistry,the oxidative addition of o-quinone or 1,2-dicarbonyl compounds to molybdenum has been widely used in Mo-catalyzed C—C bond construction.The carbonyl oxidative addition to Mo(0)or Mo(Ⅱ)is the critical elementary reaction of molybdenum catalysis.However,the relevant density functional theory(DFT)studies are relatively scarce,especially regarding the rational selection of functionals.In this work,14 functionals were employed to investigate the Mo-catalyzed carbonyl oxidative addition step.A benchmark study was carried out to evaluate their performance in structure optimization and energy calculation.Analyses of mean absolute error(MAE)and mean squared error(MSE)indicated that the B3LYP-D3(BJ),TPSSh,and ωB97X-D functionals exhibited superior performance in structure optimization.Using the DLPNO-CCSD(T)functional as the reference,the M06,M06-L,and MN15-L functionals exhibited good performance for energy calculation based on the structures optimized using the B3LYP-D3(BJ)functional.In particular,MN15-L provided the best performance with the smallest MAE and MSE.展开更多
Aspergillus species are ubiquitous fungi that produce mycotoxins(secondary metabolites)known as sterigmatocystin and aflatoxins in many different kinds of foods,which leads to serious contamination in agricultural pro...Aspergillus species are ubiquitous fungi that produce mycotoxins(secondary metabolites)known as sterigmatocystin and aflatoxins in many different kinds of foods,which leads to serious contamination in agricultural products,thereby endangering human health.Extensive studies on Aspergillus fungi have been conducted on growth and development,aflatoxin biosynthesis,and their interactions with environment.Here,we summarized a series of functional genes of the main Aspergillus fungi relative to toxins occurrence in foods,which revealed the signal transduction mechanisms of their involvement in growth and development,toxin production,and response to light,anticipating providing theoretical guidance on developing control and prevention technologies for mycotoxin contamination in agricultural products to ensure food safety.展开更多
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD),a disease responsible for early mortality worldwide,is well accepted to be associated with periodontitis epidemiologically.Although both of the diseases are the multi-microb...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD),a disease responsible for early mortality worldwide,is well accepted to be associated with periodontitis epidemiologically.Although both of the diseases are the multi-microbial inflammatory disease,the precise underlying mechanisms by which periodontitis influences the progression of COPD remains largely unknown.Here,we established COPD accompanied with periodontitis mouse models and observed the pronounced progress in pulmonary symptoms and histopathology,cha racterized by poorer respiratory function,thicke ned bronchial walls,and increased neutrophils infiltration in lung tissue.Mechanistically,periodontitis pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis(P.gingivalis)relocated in the lung through the respiratory tract and LPS from P.gingivalis promoted the secretion of chemokines CXCL2 and G-CSF of alveolar epithelial cells through NF-κB and p38 MAPK pathways to recruit neutrophils.Furthermore,exposure to P.gingivalis of infiltrated neutrophils released matrix metallopeptidase-8(MMP-8)and neutrophil elastase(NE),which aggravated airway inflammation and tissue damage.These findings indicated that periodontitis could exacerbate COPD via its pathogen P.gingivalis,which translocated in the lung and stimulated neutrophil chemotaxis and activation in the lung.展开更多
Given the broad applicability of carbazole structural moieties in materials science and medicinal chemistry,significant efforts have been devoted to developing efficient synthetic catalytic methodologies to access thi...Given the broad applicability of carbazole structural moieties in materials science and medicinal chemistry,significant efforts have been devoted to developing efficient synthetic catalytic methodologies to access this valuable scaffold.Catalyzed direct Csp^(2)-H functionalization provides an effective and costefficient approach to synthesizing carbazoles from simple and readily available starting materials,ensuring a promising path characterized by excellent atom and step economy.This review highlights the substantial progress made in the last 10 years in advancing catalytic Csp^(2)-H functionalization techniques for synthesizing carbazoles.展开更多
Multivitamins were widely used health supplements that replenished essential nutrients in the human body.Despite their popularity,the impact of multivitamins on the cognitive function of older adults remained unclear ...Multivitamins were widely used health supplements that replenished essential nutrients in the human body.Despite their popularity,the impact of multivitamins on the cognitive function of older adults remained unclear and contentious.This study offered a comprehensive review and meta-analysis of research published until June 2024,analyzing the effects of multivitamins on various cognitive functions in individuals aged 65 and older.We included ten randomized controlled trials encompassing 13,600 participants from multiple databases.These studies evaluated the impact of multivitamins on reasoning,memory,learning,visual perception,idea production,cognitive speed,psychomotor abilities,and higher cognitive functions.Our meta-analysis revealed that multivitamins significantly enhanced delayed free recall (standardized mean difference(SMD)=0.09,95%confidence interval(CI)=[0.05,0.13],P<0.0001).However,they had no substantial effects on immediate free recall(SMD=0.85,95%CI=[-0.18,1.90],P=0.11),idea production(SMD=0.00,95%CI=[-0.04,0.03],P=0.86),or cognitive speed(SMD=0.34,95%CI=[-0.07,0.74],P=0.11).Thus,while multivitamins facilitated delayed free recall,they did not significantly improve other cognitive functions in older adults.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32372343)the Cooperative Innovation Project of Hei-longjiang Province Education Department(LJGXCG2022-029 and LJGXCG2022-018).
文摘Postbiotics are emerging as a potential alternative strategy for regulating gut microbiota health.However,conventional inactivation methods can damage bioactive components,and the effects of ultrasonic processing parameters on postbiotic functionality remain poorly understood.This study aimed to investigate the effects of different ultrasonic parameters(400/800 W,10-60 min)on the properties of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus 1.0320 and elucidate the underlying mechanism.Results indicated that complete inactivation was achieved with 400 W treatment for 60 min or 800 W treatment for 30 min.Cell damage induced by 800 W was significantly greater than that caused by 400 W(p<0.05).Ultrasonication markedly altered bacterial surface properties,increasing hydrophobicity to 1.8 times that of viable cells,reducing self-aggregation to 11.38%,and enhancing antioxidant capacity.The 800 W/60 min group exhibited the highest ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging rates.This group also significantly suppressed LPS-induced pro-inflammatory factors(IL-1β,TNF-α,and IL-6)while elevating antiinflammatory factors(IL-4)(p<0.05).Non-targeted metabolomics analysis further revealed that the destruction of cell structure triggered by the cavitation effect of ultrasound was the main reason for the functional enhancement.This study demonstrated that ultrasound is an efficient non-thermal method for producing highly active postbiotics,supporting the development of non-living anti-inflammatory microbial agents.
文摘[Objectives]To observe the effects of chloramphenicol prednisone liniment on anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic responses and skin barrier function in an acute eczema mouse model and explore its potential underlying mechanism.[Methods]Twenty-four female SPF-grade ICR mice were randomly and equally assigned to three groups:the blank control group,the acute eczema group,and the chloramphenicol prednisone liniment group according to the random number table method,with 8 mice per group.Except for the blank control group,the acute eczema model was established by applying 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene(DNCB)to the right dorsal area.On day 10(d10),0.1 mL of normal saline was administered to the modeling site in both the blank control group and the acute eczema group,whereas chloramphenicol prednisone liniment was applied to the positive drug group.Medication was applied twice daily in all three groups for a total duration of 14 d.Sixty minutes following the final administration of the drug,the development of eczema in mice was visually assessed,and the severity of skin lesions was scored.Trans-epidermal water loss(TEWL)was measured using a multifunctional skin tester.Experiments inducing and alleviating pruritus were performed to compare the frequency of mice licking their bodies,the latency period before pruritus onset,and the duration of pruritus episodes.Levels of histamine and substance P(SP)in the lesion tissues were quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).[Results]Compared to the acute eczema group,the chloramphenicol prednisone liniment group exhibited a prolonged latency period of pruritus,an increased inhibition rate,and a shortened duration of pruritus.Additionally,there was a significant reduction in the frequency of mice licking their bodies,as well as in six eczema severity indicators:redness and swelling,scratch marks,papules,blisters,exudation or erosion at the lesion site,and the degree of skin swelling.Furthermore,levels of TEWL,histamine,and SP were also significantly decreased(P<0.05).[Conclusions]Chloramphenicol prednisone liniment exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic properties.Its mechanism of action may involve the inhibition of mast cell activation within the lesion tissues of eczema model mice,thereby reducing the release of histamine and other active substances.This process alleviates inflammatory damage associated with eczema and contributes to the restoration of skin barrier function.
文摘Two new linear furocoumarins were isolated from Notopterygium incisum using silica gel,gel Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography,and preparative high-performance liquid chromatography.The structures of the new compounds were elucidated through analysis of spectroscopic evidence,including data obtained from high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry(HRESIMS)and nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR).The absolute configurations of Notoprenylate L(1)and Nototerprinol K(2)were further confirmed using electronic circular dichroism(ECD)calculations.Compound 1 demonstrated the ability to inhibit the expression of nitric oxide(NO),a pro-inflammatory factor,in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 macrophages at a concentration of 7.5μmol/L,indicating its potential for anti-inflammatory activity.
基金supported by grants from the Guangxi Science and Technology Major Project(GKAA24206023)the Biological Breeding-National Science and Technology Major Project(2024ZD04077)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32272120)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFF1000800)the Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Precise Breeding of Future Crops Major Project(FCBRCE-202502,FCBRCE-202504).
文摘A growing global population and the increasing prevalence of diet-related health issues such as“hidden hunger”,obesity,hypertension,and diabetes necessitate a fundamental rethinking of crop design and breeding.Synthetic metabolic engineering offers a method to modify and redesign metabolic pathways to increase the nutritional value of crops.We summarize recent advances in the biofortification of key nutrients including provitamin A,vitamin C,vitamin B9,iron,zinc,anthocyanins,flavonoids,and unsaturated fatty acids.We discuss the potential of multi-gene stacking,gene editing,enzyme engineering,and artificial intelligence in synthetic metabolic engineering.We propose future research directions and potential solutions centered on leveraging AI-driven systems biology,precision gene editing,enzyme engineering,agrobacterium-mediated genotype-independent transformation,and modular metabolic engineering strategies to develop next-generation nutritionally enhanced super crops and transform global food systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.82174074)。
文摘This study investigates the properties of high-purity starches extracted from Polygonum multiflorum(PMS)and Smilax glabra(SGS).The starches were characterized by scanning electron microscopy,Fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction,high-performance anion-exchange chromatography,and differential scanning calorimetry.Significant differences were observed in their morphological,physicochemical,and functional properties.PMS had a smaller particle size(13.68 μm),irregular polygonal shape,A-type,lower water absorption(62.67 %),and higher oil absorption(51.17 %).In contrast,SGS exhibited larger particles(31.75 μm),a nearly spherical shape,B-type,higher crystallinity(50.66 %),and greater amylose content(21.54 %),with superior thermal stability,shear resistance,and gelatinization enthalpy.SGS also contained higher resistant starch(83.28 %) and longer average chain length(20.58 %),but showed lower solubility,swelling power,light transmittance,and freeze-thaw stability.The physicochemical properties differences in crystal pattern and particle morphology between PMS and SGS lead to distinct behaviors during in vitro digestion and fermentation.These findings highlight the potential of medicinal plant starches in functional ingredients and industrial processes.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(2012CB025904)Zhengzhou Shengda University of Economics,Business and Management(SD-YB2025085)。
文摘Gauss radial basis functions(GRBF)are frequently employed in data fitting and machine learning.Their linear independence property can theoretically guarantee the avoidance of data redundancy.In this paper,one of the main contributions is proving this property using linear algebra instead of profound knowledge.This makes it easy to read and understand this fundamental fact.The proof of linear independence of a set of Gauss functions relies on the constructing method for one-dimensional space and on the deducing method for higher dimensions.Additionally,under the condition of preserving the same moments between the original function and interpolating function,both the interpolating existence and uniqueness are proven for GRBF in one-dimensional space.The final work demonstrates the application of the GRBF method to locate lunar olivine.By combining preprocessed data using GRBF with the removing envelope curve method,a program is created to find the position of lunar olivine based on spectrum data,and the numerical experiment shows that it is an effective scheme.
基金supported by CARS(CARS-21),the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2021-I2M-1-032)the Science and Technology Department of Xizang(XZ202401ZY0020)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province(2023YFH0044,2023YFH0018)the Sichuan Province Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(2022JDJQ0006)the Doctoral Fund of Southwest University of Science and Technology(19ZX7117,21ZX7116).
文摘Saikosaponins are the major pharmacologically active components in Bupleurum genus and exhibit significant application potential in multiple fields such as immune regulation and anti-tumor activity.To elucidate the biosynthetic pathway of saikosaponins,we identified two cytochrome P450 monooxygenases,CYP716A41 and CYP716Y4,in Bupleurum chinense.These enzymes catalyze the C-28 oxidation and C-16 hydroxylation of oleanane-type triterpene skeletons,respectively.The catalytic efficiency of CYP716A41 from a southern B.chinense variety was significantly higher than that from a northern variety.Molecular docking and mutagenesis experiments revealed that amino acid residues at sites 9 and 35 may contribute to this difference in catalytic efficiency.Additionally,under cold stress,the expression levels of both CYP450 genes and the saikosaponin contents in the leaves of southern varieties were significantly higher compared to those in northern varieties.The variation in the catalytic efficiency of CYP716A41 and the differential expression of the two CYP450 genes under cold stress during winter are associated with the differences in saikosaponin biosynthesis in the leaves of southern and northern B.chinense varieties.This is consistent with the distinct medicinal usage practices observed between southern and northern China.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82072165 and 82272256(both to XM)the Key Project of Xiangyang Central Hospital,No.2023YZ03(to RM)。
文摘Spinal cord injury represents a severe form of central nervous system trauma for which effective treatments remain limited.Microglia is the resident immune cells of the central nervous system,play a critical role in spinal cord injury.Previous studies have shown that microglia can promote neuronal survival by phagocytosing dead cells and debris and by releasing neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory factors.However,excessive activation of microglia can lead to persistent inflammation and contribute to the formation of glial scars,which hinder axonal regeneration.Despite this,the precise role and mechanisms of microglia during the acute phase of spinal cord injury remain controversial and poorly understood.To elucidate the role of microglia in spinal cord injury,we employed the colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor inhibitor PLX5622 to deplete microglia.We observed that sustained depletion of microglia resulted in an expansion of the lesion area,downregulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor,and impaired functional recovery after spinal cord injury.Next,we generated a transgenic mouse line with conditional overexpression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor specifically in microglia.We found that brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia increased angiogenesis and blood flow following spinal cord injury and facilitated the recovery of hindlimb motor function.Additionally,brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia reduced inflammation and neuronal apoptosis during the acute phase of spinal cord injury.Furthermore,through using specific transgenic mouse lines,TMEM119,and the colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor inhibitor PLX73086,we demonstrated that the neuroprotective effects were predominantly due to brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia rather than macrophages.In conclusion,our findings suggest the critical role of microglia in the formation of protective glial scars.Depleting microglia is detrimental to recovery of spinal cord injury,whereas targeting brain-derived neurotrophic factor overexpression in microglia represents a promising and novel therapeutic strategy to enhance motor function recovery in patients with spinal cord injury.
文摘Nickel-catalyzed borylation of aryl nonaflates with B2pin2 could be realized,which proceeded effectively by means of C—O bond functionalization to afford a wide variety of valuable arylboronates in moderate to excellent yields with good functionality compatibility.In addition,the gram-scale synthesis and the application of the approach in the late-stage elaboration of aryl nonaflate derived from pterostilbene could also be achieved.
基金Supported in part by NSFC(Nos.12401011,12201214)National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFA1000700)+3 种基金Shaanxi Fundamental Science Research Project for Mathematics and Physics(No.23JSQ053)Science and Technology Program for Youth New Star of Shaanxi Province(No.2025ZC-KJXX-29)Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2025JC-YBQN-091)Scientific Research Foundation for Young Talents of WNU(No.2024XJ-QNRC-01)。
文摘Let K_(j)/Q,1≤j≤ν,ν≥2 be quadratic fields with pairwise coprime discriminants Dj,and let τ_(kj)^(K_(j))(n)be the divisor function associated to Dedekind zeta function SK_(j)(s).In this paper,we consider a multidimensional general divisor problem related to the τ_(kj)^(K_(j))(n)involving several number fields over square integers,by establishing the corresponding asymptotic formula.As an application,we also obtain the asymptotic formula of variance of these coefi icients.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 82293680)the National Science and CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Science (No. 2021-I2M-1-028)the Nonprofit Central Research Institute Fund of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (No. 2021-RC350-009)。
文摘Five novel sulfur-containing benzyl metabolites, designated as gastrabenzylsulfoxides A and B(1 and 2), gastrabenzylsulfinate A(3) and gastrabenzylsulfides A and B(4 and 5), along with four known compounds(6-9), were isolated from the aqueous extracts of Gastrodia elata.Compounds 1 and 4 are 4-hydroxy-3-(4′-hydroxybenzyl)benzyl-substituted sulfoxide and sulfide, respectively, which are unprecedented in natural products. Compound 3 represents a rare sulfinate. Several isolates and their sulfone and disulfide analogs(10-13) were synthesized to evaluate their anti-inflammatory activity. Notably, the synthesized sulfone 10 demonstrated significant alleviation of symptoms in multiple in vivo inflammatory models.
文摘Objective: To explore the application effect of moxibustion combined with Sihuang Anti-inflammatory Lotion in patients with herpes zoster after bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Methods: One patient with herpes zoster after BMT was selected and treated with moxibustion combined with Sihuang Anti-inflammatory Lotion in addition to conventional antiviral drugs. Results: The patient’s pain disappeared within 48 hours after the intervention (NRS score decreased from 6 to 2), large-scale crusting of herpes occurred within 72 hours, and complete shedding occurred within 10 days. No infection or other adverse reactions occurred, and the patient had high nursing satisfaction. Conclusion: Moxibustion combined with Sihuang Anti-inflammatory Lotion can safely and effectively improve the symptoms of herpes zoster after BMT, which is worthy of clinical promotion.
基金supported by the NSFC(11561001)the Program for Young Talents of Science and Technology in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(NJYT18-A14)+4 种基金the NSF of Inner Mongolia(2022MS01004,2020MS01011)the Higher School Foundation of Inner Mongolia(NJZY20200)the Program for Key Laboratory Construction of Chifeng University(CFXYZD202004)the Research and Innovation Team of Complex Analysis and Nonlinear Dynamic Systems of Chifeng University(cfxykycxtd202005)the Youth Science Foundation of Chifeng University(cfxyqn202133).
文摘In recent years,researchers have extensively investigated the Hankel determinant,which consists of coefficients appearing in a holomorphic function’s Taylor-Maclaurin series.Hankel matrices are widely used in Markov processes,non-stationary signals,and other mathematical disciplines.The aim of the current research article is to first improve the bounds of coefficient-related problems by employing the well-known Carathéodory function.The problems that we are going to improve were obtained by Tang et al.The sharp estimates of the most difficult problem of geometric function theory known as the third-order Hankel determinant are also contributed here.Zalcman and Fekete-Szegöinequalities are also studied here for the defined family of holomorphic functions.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China[NO.11932013].
文摘This study aims to explore the impact of fatigue induced by different limb exercises on cerebral cortical oxygenation levels and functional connectivity strength using functional near-infrared spectroscopy(fNIRS).Fatigue was induced using an upper limb ergometer or a lower limb ergometer,with the load increasing gradually each minute.fNIRS covering the prefrontal cortex and motor cortex were used to collect data during the resting state,both before and after fatigue induction.A two-way ANOVA was conducted to examine differences in oxyhemoglobin(HbO_(2))and functional connectivity before and after fatigue induction in both groups,with the significance level set at 0.05.Exercise-induced fatigue in both the upper and lower limbs leads to a significant decrease in cerebral cortical oxygenation levels.Upper limb fatigue leads to a significant reduction in functional connectivity,there were significant decreases in connectivity within the motor cortex,between the motor cortex and frontal regions,and between the right ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and other frontal regions.Conversely,no significant changes were observed before and after lower limb fatigue.Future studies should focus on examining the extent to which how changes in the cerebral cortex,induced by exercise fatigue,are linked to exercise-and/or performance-related outcomes.
基金Supported by The Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82374292the Plans for Major Provincial Science and Technology Projects of Anhui Province,No.202303a07020003the Innovation Team and Talents Cultivation Program of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine,No.ZYYCXTD-C-202401.
文摘Functional gastrointestinal disorders(FGIDs),including irritable bowel syndrome(IBS),functional dyspepsia(FD),and gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD),present persistent diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to symptom heterogeneity and the absence of reliable biomarkers.Artificial intelligence(AI)enables the integration of multimodal data to enhance FGID management through precision diagnostics and preventive healthcare.This minireview summarizes recent advancements in AI applications for FGIDs,highlighting progress in diagnostic accuracy,subtype classification,personalized interventions,and preventive strategies inspired by the traditional Chinese medicine concept of“treating the undiseased”.Machine learning and deep learning algorithms have demonstrated value in improving IBS diagnosis,refining FD neuro-gastrointestinal subtyping,and screening for GERD-related complications.Moreover,AI supports dietary,psychological,and integrative medicine-based interventions to improve patient adherence and quality of life.Nonetheless,key challenges remain,including data heterogeneity,limited model interpretability,and the need for robust clinical validation.Future directions emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration,the development of multimodal and explainable AI models,and the creation of patientcentered platforms to facilitate a shift from reactive treatment to proactive prevention.This review provides a systematic framework to guide the clinical application and theoretical innovation of AI in FGIDs.
基金Project supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2042025kf0052)。
文摘In molybdenum chemistry,the oxidative addition of o-quinone or 1,2-dicarbonyl compounds to molybdenum has been widely used in Mo-catalyzed C—C bond construction.The carbonyl oxidative addition to Mo(0)or Mo(Ⅱ)is the critical elementary reaction of molybdenum catalysis.However,the relevant density functional theory(DFT)studies are relatively scarce,especially regarding the rational selection of functionals.In this work,14 functionals were employed to investigate the Mo-catalyzed carbonyl oxidative addition step.A benchmark study was carried out to evaluate their performance in structure optimization and energy calculation.Analyses of mean absolute error(MAE)and mean squared error(MSE)indicated that the B3LYP-D3(BJ),TPSSh,and ωB97X-D functionals exhibited superior performance in structure optimization.Using the DLPNO-CCSD(T)functional as the reference,the M06,M06-L,and MN15-L functionals exhibited good performance for energy calculation based on the structures optimized using the B3LYP-D3(BJ)functional.In particular,MN15-L provided the best performance with the smallest MAE and MSE.
基金supported by the key project of National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(U22A20551,32030085)the Major Project of Hubei Hongshan Laboratory,China(2021hszd015)+2 种基金the Hubei Province Major Science and Technology Special Project,China(2023BBA002)the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(U22A20551)the National Natural Science Foundation of China Excellent Youth Fund(32422072)。
文摘Aspergillus species are ubiquitous fungi that produce mycotoxins(secondary metabolites)known as sterigmatocystin and aflatoxins in many different kinds of foods,which leads to serious contamination in agricultural products,thereby endangering human health.Extensive studies on Aspergillus fungi have been conducted on growth and development,aflatoxin biosynthesis,and their interactions with environment.Here,we summarized a series of functional genes of the main Aspergillus fungi relative to toxins occurrence in foods,which revealed the signal transduction mechanisms of their involvement in growth and development,toxin production,and response to light,anticipating providing theoretical guidance on developing control and prevention technologies for mycotoxin contamination in agricultural products to ensure food safety.
基金supported by National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding,grant nos.BJ-2025-122,BJ2023-126CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS),grant no.2021-I2M-1050National Natural Science Foundation of China,grant no.82170956。
文摘Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD),a disease responsible for early mortality worldwide,is well accepted to be associated with periodontitis epidemiologically.Although both of the diseases are the multi-microbial inflammatory disease,the precise underlying mechanisms by which periodontitis influences the progression of COPD remains largely unknown.Here,we established COPD accompanied with periodontitis mouse models and observed the pronounced progress in pulmonary symptoms and histopathology,cha racterized by poorer respiratory function,thicke ned bronchial walls,and increased neutrophils infiltration in lung tissue.Mechanistically,periodontitis pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis(P.gingivalis)relocated in the lung through the respiratory tract and LPS from P.gingivalis promoted the secretion of chemokines CXCL2 and G-CSF of alveolar epithelial cells through NF-κB and p38 MAPK pathways to recruit neutrophils.Furthermore,exposure to P.gingivalis of infiltrated neutrophils released matrix metallopeptidase-8(MMP-8)and neutrophil elastase(NE),which aggravated airway inflammation and tissue damage.These findings indicated that periodontitis could exacerbate COPD via its pathogen P.gingivalis,which translocated in the lung and stimulated neutrophil chemotaxis and activation in the lung.
基金support and funding by the European Union-Next Generation EU under the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) National Innovation Ecosystem (No.ECS00000041-VITALITY and also “Ecosistema TECH4YOU-(Spoke 3-Goal 3.5)MUR is thanked for PRIN-PNRR 2022 project "P2022XKWH7-Circular Waste+3 种基金The University of Perugia is acknowledged for financial support to the university project “Fondo Ricerca di Ateneo,edizione 2022”The National Ph D program in Catalysis coordinated by the University of Perugia is also thankedthe financial supports of key research and development and technology transfer projects of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (No.2025KJHZ0008)major special projects of science and technology of Ordos (No.2022EEDSKJZDZX003)。
文摘Given the broad applicability of carbazole structural moieties in materials science and medicinal chemistry,significant efforts have been devoted to developing efficient synthetic catalytic methodologies to access this valuable scaffold.Catalyzed direct Csp^(2)-H functionalization provides an effective and costefficient approach to synthesizing carbazoles from simple and readily available starting materials,ensuring a promising path characterized by excellent atom and step economy.This review highlights the substantial progress made in the last 10 years in advancing catalytic Csp^(2)-H functionalization techniques for synthesizing carbazoles.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2042023gf0003)Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2024AFD126)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFF1104404).
文摘Multivitamins were widely used health supplements that replenished essential nutrients in the human body.Despite their popularity,the impact of multivitamins on the cognitive function of older adults remained unclear and contentious.This study offered a comprehensive review and meta-analysis of research published until June 2024,analyzing the effects of multivitamins on various cognitive functions in individuals aged 65 and older.We included ten randomized controlled trials encompassing 13,600 participants from multiple databases.These studies evaluated the impact of multivitamins on reasoning,memory,learning,visual perception,idea production,cognitive speed,psychomotor abilities,and higher cognitive functions.Our meta-analysis revealed that multivitamins significantly enhanced delayed free recall (standardized mean difference(SMD)=0.09,95%confidence interval(CI)=[0.05,0.13],P<0.0001).However,they had no substantial effects on immediate free recall(SMD=0.85,95%CI=[-0.18,1.90],P=0.11),idea production(SMD=0.00,95%CI=[-0.04,0.03],P=0.86),or cognitive speed(SMD=0.34,95%CI=[-0.07,0.74],P=0.11).Thus,while multivitamins facilitated delayed free recall,they did not significantly improve other cognitive functions in older adults.
