Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)demonstrates distinctive advantages in disease prevention and treatment.However,analyzing its biological mechanisms through the modern medical research paradigm of“single drug,single ...Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)demonstrates distinctive advantages in disease prevention and treatment.However,analyzing its biological mechanisms through the modern medical research paradigm of“single drug,single target”presents significant challenges due to its holistic approach.Network pharmacology and its core theory of network targets connect drugs and diseases from a holistic and systematic perspective based on biological networks,overcoming the limitations of reductionist research models and showing considerable value in TCM research.Recent integration of network target computational and experimental methods with artificial intelligence(AI)and multi-modal multi-omics technologies has substantially enhanced network pharmacology methodology.The advancement in computational and experimental techniques provides complementary support for network target theory in decoding TCM principles.This review,centered on network targets,examines the progress of network target methods combined with AI in predicting disease molecular mechanisms and drug-target relationships,alongside the application of multi-modal multi-omics technologies in analyzing TCM formulae,syndromes,and toxicity.Looking forward,network target theory is expected to incorporate emerging technologies while developing novel approaches aligned with its unique characteristics,potentially leading to significant breakthroughs in TCM research and advancing scientific understanding and innovation in TCM.展开更多
Lactic acid bacteria and the fermentation environment interact to form an intertwined system.Lactic acid bacteria are constantly evolving to adapt to different fermentation environments,causing changes in their physio...Lactic acid bacteria and the fermentation environment interact to form an intertwined system.Lactic acid bacteria are constantly evolving to adapt to different fermentation environments,causing changes in their physiological processes.To achieve a targeted improvement of their adaptability to various environments,a detail analysis of their evolutionary physiological processes is required.While several studies have been carried out in the past by using single-omics techniques to investigate their response to environmental stress,most researchers are now using a multi-omics approach to explore more detail in the biological regulatory networks and molecular mechanisms of lactic acid bacteria in response to environmental stress,thereby overcoming the limitations of single-omics analysis.In this review,we describe the various single-omics approaches that have been used to study environmental stress in lactic acid bacteria,present the advantages of various multi-omics combined analysis approaches,and discuss the potential and practicality of applying emerging single-cell transcriptomics and single-cell metabolomics techniques to the molecular mechanism study of microbes response to environmental stress.Multi-omics approaches enable the accurate identification of complex microbial physiological processes in different environments,allow people to comprehensively reveal the molecular mechanisms of microbes response to stress from different perspectives.Single-cell omics techniques,analyze the targeted regulation of microbial functions in a multi-dimensional space,provides a new perspective on understanding microbes responses environment stress.展开更多
Cancer rates are increasing globally,making it more urgent than ever to enhance research and treatment strategies.This study aims to investigate how innovative technology and integrated multi-omics techniques could he...Cancer rates are increasing globally,making it more urgent than ever to enhance research and treatment strategies.This study aims to investigate how innovative technology and integrated multi-omics techniques could help improve cancer diagnosis,knowledge,and therapy.A complete literature search was undertaken using PubMed,Elsevier,Google Scholar,ScienceDirect,Embase,and NCBI.This review examined the articles published from 2010 to 2025.Relevant articles were found using keywords and selected using inclusion criteria New sequencing methods,like next-generation sequencing and single-cell analysis,have transformed our ability to study tumor complexity and genetic mutations,paving the way for more precise,personalized treatments.At the same time,imaging technologies such as Positron Emission Tomography(PET)and Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)have made detecting tumors early and tracking treatment progress easier,all while improving patient comfort.Artificial intelligence(AI)and machine learning(ML)are having a significant impact by helping to analyze large volumes of data more efficiently and enhancing diagnostic accuracy.Meanwhile,Clustered Regulatory Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats(CRISPR/Cas9)gene editing is emerging as a promising tool for directly targeting genes related to cancer,providing new possibilities for treatment.By integrating genomic,transcriptomic,proteomic,and metabolomic data,multi-omics approaches provide researchers with a more comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms driving cancer,thereby facilitating the discovery of novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets.Despite these advancements,additional challenges persist,such as data integration,elevated costs,standardisation concerns,and the intricacies of translating findings into clinical practice,which might prevent wider implementation.Research needs to concentrate on improving these developments and encouraging multidisciplinary cooperation going forward to maximize their possibilities.Personalized cancer therapies will become more successful with ongoing developments,therefore enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.展开更多
Objective:Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is a highly aggressive subtype that lacks targeted therapies,leading to a poorer prognosis.However,some patients achieve long-term recurrence-free survival(RFS),offering va...Objective:Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is a highly aggressive subtype that lacks targeted therapies,leading to a poorer prognosis.However,some patients achieve long-term recurrence-free survival(RFS),offering valuable insights into tumor biology and potential treatment strategies.Methods:We conducted a comprehensive multi-omics analysis of 132 patients with American Joint Committee on Cancer(AJCC)stage III TNBC,comprising 36 long-term survivors(RFS≥8 years),62 moderate-term survivors(RFS:3-8 years),and 34 short-term survivors(RFS<3 years).Analyses investigated clinicopathological factors,whole-exome sequencing,germline mutations,copy number alterations(CNAs),RNA sequences,and metabolomic profiles.Results:Long-term survivors exhibited fewer metastatic regional lymph nodes,along with tumors showing reduced stromal fibrosis and lower Ki67 index.Molecularly,these tumors exhibited multiple alterations in genes related to homologous recombination repair,with higher frequencies of germline mutations and somatic CNAs.Additionally,tumors from long-term survivors demonstrated significant downregulation of the RTK-RAS signaling pathway.Metabolomic profiling revealed decreased levels of lipids and carbohydrate,particularly those involved in glycerophospholipid,fructose,and mannose metabolism,in long-term survival group.Multivariate Cox analysis identified fibrosis[hazard ratio(HR):12.70,95%confidence interval(95%CI):2.19-73.54,P=0.005]and RAC1copy number loss/deletion(HR:0.22,95%CI:0.06-0.83,P=0.026)as independent predictors of RFS.Higher fructose/mannose metabolism was associated with worse overall survival(HR:1.30,95%CI:1.01-1.68,P=0.045).Our findings emphasize the association between biological determinants and prolonged survival in patients with TNBC.Conclusions:Our study systematically identified the key molecular and metabolic features associated with prolonged survival in AJCC stage III TNBC,suggesting potential therapeutic targets to improve patient outcomes.展开更多
Blockchain technology is increasingly popular and has been widely applied in many industrial fields,due to its unique properties of decentralization,immutability,and traceability.Blockchain systems in different fields...Blockchain technology is increasingly popular and has been widely applied in many industrial fields,due to its unique properties of decentralization,immutability,and traceability.Blockchain systems in different fields vary,with different block structures,consensus mechanisms and access permission models.These differences make it hard for different blockchain systems to interoperate with each other,which isolates them.Cross-chain technologies have been developed to solve this isolation problem in order to improve the interoperability of blockchains.Although some surveys on cross-chain technologies can be found,they are unable to keep up with the latest research progress due to their extremely fast pace of development.Moreover,the literature misses general criteria to evaluate the quality of cross-chain technologies.In this paper,a comprehensive literature review of cross-chain technologies is conducted by employing a comprehensive set of evaluation criteria.The preliminaries on blockchain interoperability are first presented.Then,a set of evaluation criteria is proposed in terms of security,privacy,performance,and functionality.The latest cutting-edge works are reviewed based on the proposed taxonomy of cross-chain technologies and their performance is evaluated against our proposed criteria.Finally,some open issues and future directions of cross-chain research are pointed out.展开更多
Diabetes is highly prevalent among the elderly worldwide,with the highest number of diabetes cases in China.Yet,the management of diabetes remains unsatisfactory.Recent advances in digital health technologies have fac...Diabetes is highly prevalent among the elderly worldwide,with the highest number of diabetes cases in China.Yet,the management of diabetes remains unsatisfactory.Recent advances in digital health technologies have facilitated the establishment of smart wards for diabetes patients.There is a lack of smart wards tailored specifically for older diabetes patients who encounter unique challenges in glycemic control and diabetes management,including an increased vulnerability to hypoglycemia,the presence of multiple chronic diseases,and cognitive decline.In this review,studies on digital health technologies for diabetes in China and beyond were summarized to elucidate how the adoption of digital health technologies,such as real-time continuous glucose monitoring,sensor-augmented pump technology,and their integration with 5th generation networks,big data cloud storage,and hospital information systems,can address issues specifically related to elderly diabetes patients in hospital wards.Furthermore,the challenges and future directions for establishing and implementing smart wards for elderly diabetes patients are discussed,and these challenges may also be applicable to other countries worldwide,not just in China.Taken together,the smart wards may enhance clinical outcomes,address specific issues,and eventually improve patient-centered hospital care for elderly patients with diabetes.展开更多
BACKGROUND Autoimmune liver diseases,including primary biliary cholangitis(PBC),autoi-mmune hepatitis(AIH),and their overlap syndrome(OS),involve immune-mediated liver injury,with OS occurring in 1.2%-25%of PBC patien...BACKGROUND Autoimmune liver diseases,including primary biliary cholangitis(PBC),autoi-mmune hepatitis(AIH),and their overlap syndrome(OS),involve immune-mediated liver injury,with OS occurring in 1.2%-25%of PBC patients.OS carries a higher risk of cirrhosis,hepatocellular carcinoma,and reduced survival.While its pathogenesis remains unclear,gut microbiota dysbiosis and serum metabolite alterations may play key roles.This study uses 16S rRNA sequencing and liquid chromatography-mass spec-trometry(LC-MS)metabolomics to compare gut microbiota and serum metabolites among PBC,AIH,and OS patients,and explores their associations with liver function.AIM To differentiate OS from PBC and AIH based on gut microbiota,serum metabolites,and liver function.METHODS Gut microbiota profiles were analyzed using 16S rRNA sequencing,while untargeted serum metabolomics was conducted via LC-MS.Comparative analyses were performed to identify differences in microbial composition and serum metabolite levels among PBC,AIH,and OS groups.Correlation analyses and network visualization tech-niques were applied to elucidate the interactions among liver function parameters,gut microbiota,and serum metabolites in OS patients.RESULTS Compared to patients with PBC or AIH,OS patients demonstrated significantly reduced microbial diversity and richness.Notable taxonomic shifts included decreased abundances of Firmicutes,Bacteroidetes,and Actinobacteria,alongside increased levels of Proteobacteria and Verrucomicrobia.Distinct serum metabolites,such as pentadecanoic acid and aminoimidazole carboxamide ribonucleotide,were identified in OS patients.Correlation analysis revealed that aspartate aminotransferase(AST)levels were negatively associated with the bacterial genus Fusicatenibacter and the metabolite L-Tyrosine.A microbial-metabolite network diagram further confirmed a strong association between Fusicatenibacter and L-Tyrosine in OS patients.CONCLUSION OS patients show decreased gut microbiota diversity and unique serum metabolites.Multi-omics linked AST,Fusicatenibacter,and L-Tyrosine,revealing OS mechanisms and diagnostic potential.展开更多
Objective To map the research hotspots,developmental trends,and existing challenges in the integration of artificial intelligence(AI)with multi-omics in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)through comprehensive bibliomet...Objective To map the research hotspots,developmental trends,and existing challenges in the integration of artificial intelligence(AI)with multi-omics in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)through comprehensive bibliometric analysis.Methods China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang Data,China Science and Technology Journal Database(VIP),Chaoxing Journal Database,PubMed,and Web of Science were searched to collect literature on the theme of AI in TCM multi-omics research from the inception of each database to December 31,2024.Eligible records were required to simultaneously address AI,TCM,and multi-omics.Quantitative and visual analyses of publication growth,core authorship networks,institutional collaboration patterns,and keyword co-occurrence were performed using Microsoft Excel 2021,NoteExpress v4.0.0,and Cite-Space 6.3.R1.AI application modes in TCM multi-omics research were also categorized and summarized.Results A total of 1106 articles were enrolled(932 Chinese and 174 English).Publication output has increased continuously since 2010 and accelerated after 2016.Region-specific collaboration clusters were identified,dominated by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,and Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine.Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed that current AI applications predominantly centered on metabolomics and algorithms such as cluster analysis and data mining.Research foci mainly ranked as follows:single herbs,herbal formulae,and disease-syndrome differentiation.Conclusion Machine learning methods are the predominant integrative modality of AI in the realm of TCM multi-omics research at present,utilized for processing omics data and uncovering latent patterns therein.The domain of TCM,in addition to investigating omics information procured through high-throughput technologies,also integrates data on traditional Chinese medicinal substances and clinical phenotypes,progressing towards joint analysis of multi-omics,high-dimensionality of data,and multi-modality of information.Deep learning approaches represent an emerging trend in the field.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal(GI)malignancies,including gastric and colorectal cancers,remain one of the primary contributors to cancer-related illness and death globally.Despite the availability of conventional diagnos...BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal(GI)malignancies,including gastric and colorectal cancers,remain one of the primary contributors to cancer-related illness and death globally.Despite the availability of conventional diagnostic tools,early detection and personalized treatment remain significant clinical challenges.Integrated multi-omics methods encompassing genomic,transcriptomic,proteomic,metabolomic,and microbiome profiles have emerged as powerful tools for advancing precision oncology,improving diagnostic accuracy,and informing therapeutic strategies.AIM To investigate the application of multi-omics approaches in the early detection,risk stratification,treatment optimization,and biomarker discovery of GI malignancies.METHODS The systematic review process was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines.Five databases,PubMed,ScienceDirect,Scopus,ProQuest,and Web of Science,were searched for studies published in English from 2015 onwards.Eligible studies involved human subjects and focused on multi-omics integration in GI cancers,including biomarker identification,tumor microenvironment analysis,tumor heterogeneity,organoid modeling,and artificial intelligence(AI)-driven analytics.Data extraction included study characteristics,omics modalities,clinical applications,and evaluation of study quality conducted with the Cochrane risk of bias 2.0 instrument.RESULTS A total of 17196 initially identified articles,20 met the inclusion criteria.The findings highlight the superiority of multi-omics platforms over traditional biomarkers(e.g.,carcinoembryonic antigen and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 in detecting early stage GI cancers.Key applications include the identification of circulating tumor DNA,extracellular vesicles,lipidomic and proteomic signatures,and the adoption of AI algorithms to enhance diagnostic precision.Multi-omics analysis has also revealed the mechanisms of immune modulation,tumor microenvironment regulation,metastatic behavior,and drug resistance.Organoid models and microbiota profiling have contributed to personalized therapeutic strategies and immunotherapy optimization.CONCLUSION Multi-omics approaches offer significant advancements in the early diagnosis,prognostic evaluation,and personalized treatment of GI malignancies.Their integration with AI analytics,organoid biobanking,and microbiota modulation provides a pathway for precision oncology research.展开更多
In this editorial,we discuss the findings reported by Wang et al in the latest issue of the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology.Various research methodologies,including microbiome analysis,assert that the Tzu-C...In this editorial,we discuss the findings reported by Wang et al in the latest issue of the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology.Various research methodologies,including microbiome analysis,assert that the Tzu-Chi Cancer-Antagonizing and Life-Protecting II Decoction of Chinese herbal compounds mitigates inflammatory responses by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway.This action helps maintain the dynamic equilibrium of the intestinal microecology and lessens chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal damage.The efficacy of these compounds is intimately linked to the composition of intestinal microbes.These compounds regulate intestinal microecology by virtue of their specific compatibility and effectiveness,thereby enhancing the overall therapeutic outcomes of cancer chemotherapy.Nonetheless,the exact mechanisms underlying these effects warrant further investigation.Multi-omics technologies offer a systematic approach to elucidate the mechanisms and effectiveness of Chinese herbal compounds in vivo.This manuscript reviews the application of multi-omics technologies to Chinese herbal compounds and explores their potential role in modulating the gastrointestinal microenvironment following cancer chemotherapy,thus providing a theoretical foundation for their continued use in adjunct cancer treatment.展开更多
Objective Pneumoconiosis,a lung disease caused by irreversible fibrosis,represents a significant public health burden.This study investigates the causal relationships between gut microbiota,gene methylation,gene expre...Objective Pneumoconiosis,a lung disease caused by irreversible fibrosis,represents a significant public health burden.This study investigates the causal relationships between gut microbiota,gene methylation,gene expression,protein levels,and pneumoconiosis using a multi-omics approach and Mendelian randomization(MR).Methods We analyzed gut microbiota data from MiBioGen and Esteban et al.to assess their potential causal effects on pneumoconiosis subtypes(asbestosis,silicosis,and inorganic pneumoconiosis)using conventional and summary-data-based MR(SMR).Gene methylation and expression data from Genotype-Tissue Expression and eQTLGen,along with protein level data from deCODE and UK Biobank Pharma Proteomics Project,were examined in relation to pneumoconiosis data from FinnGen.To validate our findings,we assessed self-measured gut flora from a pneumoconiosis cohort and performed fine mapping,drug prediction,molecular docking,and Phenome-Wide Association Studies to explore relevant phenotypes of key genes.Results Three core gut microorganisms were identified:Romboutsia(OR=0.249)as a protective factor against silicosis,Pasteurellaceae(OR=3.207)and Haemophilus parainfluenzae(OR=2.343)as risk factors for inorganic pneumoconiosis.Additionally,mapping and quantitative trait loci analyses revealed that the genes VIM,STX8,and MIF were significantly associated with pneumoconiosis risk.Conclusions This multi-omics study highlights the associations between gut microbiota and key genes(VIM,STX8,MIF)with pneumoconiosis,offering insights into potential therapeutic targets and personalized treatment strategies.展开更多
Cold tumors,defined by insufficient immune cell infiltration and a highly immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment(TME),exhibit limited responsiveness to conventional immunotherapies.This reviewsystematically summariz...Cold tumors,defined by insufficient immune cell infiltration and a highly immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment(TME),exhibit limited responsiveness to conventional immunotherapies.This reviewsystematically summarizes the mechanisms of immune evasion and the therapeutic strategies for cold tumors as revealed by multiomics technologies.By integrating genomic,transcriptomic,proteomic,metabolomic,and spatialmulti-omics data,the review elucidates key immune evasionmechanisms,including activation of the WNT/β-catenin pathway,transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)–mediated immunosuppression,metabolic reprogramming(e.g.,lactate accumulation),and aberrant expression of immune checkpoint molecules.Furthermore,this review proposes multi-dimensional therapeutic strategies,such as targeting immunosuppressive pathways(e.g.,programmed death-1(PD-1)/programmed death-ligand 1(PD-L1)inhibitors combined with TGF-βblockade),reshaping the TME through chemokine-based therapies,oncolytic viruses,and vascular normalization,and metabolic interventions(e.g.,inhibition of lactate dehydrogenase A(LDHA)or glutaminase(GLS)).In addition,personalized neoantigen vaccines and engineered cell therapies(e.g.,T cell receptor-engineered T(TCR-T)and natural killer(NK)cells)show promising potential.Emerging evidence also highlights the role of epigenetic regulation(e.g.,histone deacetylase(HDAC)inhibitors)and N6-Methyladenosine(m6A)RNA modifications in reversing immune evasion.Despite the promising insights offered by multi-omics integration in guiding precision immunotherapy,challenges remain in clinical translation,including data heterogeneity,target-specific toxicity,and limitations in preclinical models.Future efforts should focus on coupling dynamic multi-omics technologies with intelligent therapeutic design to convert cold tumors into immunologically active(“hot”)microenvironments,ultimately facilitating breakthroughs in personalized immunotherapy.展开更多
Diabetes mellitus(DM)comprises distinct subtypes-including type 1 DM,type 2 DM,and gestational DM-all characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and sub-stantial morbidity.Conventional diagnostic and therapeutic strategie...Diabetes mellitus(DM)comprises distinct subtypes-including type 1 DM,type 2 DM,and gestational DM-all characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and sub-stantial morbidity.Conventional diagnostic and therapeutic strategies often fall short in addressing the complex,multifactorial nature of DM.This review ex-plores how multi-omics integration enhances our mechanistic understanding of DM and informs emerging personalized therapeutic approaches.We consolidated genomic,transcriptomic,proteomic,metabolomic,and microbiomic data from major databases and peer-reviewed publications(2015-2025),with an emphasis on clinical relevance.Multi-omics investigations have identified convergent mole-cular networks underlyingβ-cell dysfunction,insulin resistance,and diabetic complications.The combination of metabolomics and microbiomics highlights critical interactions between metabolic intermediates and gut dysbiosis.Novel biomarkers facilitate early detection of DM and its complications,while single-cell multi-omics and machine learning further refine risk stratification.By dissecting DM heterogeneity more precisely,multi-omics integration enables targeted in-terventions and preventive strategies.Future efforts should focus on data har-monization,ethical considerations,and real-world validation to fully leverage multi-omics in addressing the global DM burden.展开更多
Aging and regeneration represent complex biological phenomena that have long captivated the scientific community.To fully comprehend these processes,it is essential to investigate molecular dynamics through a lens tha...Aging and regeneration represent complex biological phenomena that have long captivated the scientific community.To fully comprehend these processes,it is essential to investigate molecular dynamics through a lens that encompasses both spatial and temporal dimensions.Conventional omics methodologies,such as genomics and transcriptomics,have been instrumental in identifying critical molecular facets of aging and regeneration.However,these methods are somewhat limited,constrained by their spatial resolution and their lack of capacity to dynamically represent tissue alterations.The advent of emerging spatiotemporal multi-omics approaches,encompassing transcriptomics,proteomics,metabolomics,and epigenomics,furnishes comprehensive insights into these intricate molecular dynamics.These sophisticated techniques facilitate accurate delineation of molecular patterns across an array of cells,tissues,and organs,thereby offering an in-depth understanding of the fundamental mechanisms at play.This review meticulously examines the significance of spatiotemporal multi-omics in the realms of aging and regeneration research.It underscores how these methodologies augment our comprehension of molecular dynamics,cellular interactions,and signaling pathways.Initially,the review delineates the foundational principles underpinning these methods,followed by an evaluation of their recent applications within the field.The review ultimately concludes by addressing the prevailing challenges and projecting future advancements in the field.Indubitably,spatiotemporal multi-omics are instrumental in deciphering the complexities inherent in aging and regeneration,thus charting a course toward potential therapeutic innovations.展开更多
Increasing evidence implicates disruptions in testicular fatty acid metabolism as a contributing factor in nonobstructive azoospermia(NOA),a severe form of male infertility.However,the precise mechanisms linking fatty...Increasing evidence implicates disruptions in testicular fatty acid metabolism as a contributing factor in nonobstructive azoospermia(NOA),a severe form of male infertility.However,the precise mechanisms linking fatty acid metabolism to NOA pathogenesis have not yet been fully elucidated.Multi-omics analyses,including microarray analysis,single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq),and metabolomics,were utilized to investigate disruptions in fatty acid metabolism associated with NOA using data from public databases.Results identified ACSL6,ACSBG2,and OLAH as key genes linked to fatty acid metabolism dysregulation,suggesting their potential causative roles in NOA.A marked reduction in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids,especially docosahexaenoic acid(DHA),was observed,potentially contributing to the pathological process of NOA.Sertoli cells in NOA patients exhibited apparent fatty acid metabolic dysfunction,with PPARG identified as a key transcription factor(TF)regulating this process.Functional analyses demonstrated that PPARG is crucial for maintaining blood-testis barrier(BTB)integrity and promoting spermatogenesis via regulation of fatty acid metabolism.These findings reveal the pivotal role of fatty acid metabolism in NOA and identify PPARG as a potential therapeutic target.展开更多
Measuring the lifecycle of low-carbon energy technologies is critical to better understanding the innovation pattern.However,previous studies on lifecycle either focus on technical details or just provide a general ov...Measuring the lifecycle of low-carbon energy technologies is critical to better understanding the innovation pattern.However,previous studies on lifecycle either focus on technical details or just provide a general overview,due to the lack of connection with innovation theories.This article attempts to fill this gap by analyzing the lifecycle from a combinatorial innovation perspective,based on patent data of ten low-carbon energy technologies in China from 1999 to 2018.The problem of estimating lifecycle stages can be transformed into analyzing the rise and fall of knowledge combinations.By building the international patent classification(IPC)co-occurrence matrix,this paper demonstrates the lifecycle evolution of technologies and develops an efficient quantitative index to define lifecycle stages.The mathematical measurement can effectively reflect the evolutionary pattern of technologies.Additionally,this article relates the macro evolution of lifecycle to the micro dynamic mechanism of technology paradigms.The sign of technology maturity is that new inventions tend to follow the patterns established by prior ones.Following this logic,this paper identifies different trends of paradigms in each technology field and analyze their transition.Furthermore,catching-up literature shows that drastic transformation of technology paradigms may open“windows of opportunity”for laggard regions.From the results of this paper,it is clear to see that latecomers can catch up with pioneers especially when there is a radical change in paradigms.Therefore,it is important for policy makers to capture such opportunities during the technology lifecycle and coordinate regional innovation resources.展开更多
This Special Topic of the Journal of Semiconductors(JOS)features expanded versions of key articles presented at the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Integrated Circuits Technologies and Applications(ICTA),which w...This Special Topic of the Journal of Semiconductors(JOS)features expanded versions of key articles presented at the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Integrated Circuits Technologies and Applications(ICTA),which was held in Hangzhou,Zhejiang,China,from October 25 to 27,2024.展开更多
As globalization accelerates,microbial contamination in the built environment poses a major public health challenge.Especially since Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19),microbial sterilization technology has become a ...As globalization accelerates,microbial contamination in the built environment poses a major public health challenge.Especially since Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19),microbial sterilization technology has become a crucial research area for indoor air pollution control in order to create a hygienic and safe built environment.Based on this,the study reviews sterilization technologies in the built environment,focusing on the principles,efficiency and applicability,revealing advantages and limitations,and summarizing current research advances.Despite the efficacy of single sterilization technologies in specific environments,the corresponding side effects still exist.Thus,this review highlights the efficiency of hybrid sterilization technologies,providing an in-depth understanding of the practical application in the built environment.Also,it presents an outlook on the future direction of sterilization technology,including the development of new methods that are more efficient,energy-saving,and targeted to better address microbial contamination in the complex and changing built environment.Overall,this study provides a clear guide for selecting technologies to handle microbial contamination in different building environments in the future,as well as a scientific basis for developing more effective air quality control strategies.展开更多
Purpose–This paper aims to systematically review the evolution of inspection technologies and equipment for heavy-haul railway infrastructure,with a focus on China’s Shuohuang Railway and Daqin Railway.It summarizes...Purpose–This paper aims to systematically review the evolution of inspection technologies and equipment for heavy-haul railway infrastructure,with a focus on China’s Shuohuang Railway and Daqin Railway.It summarizes the technological progression from traditional manual inspections to integrated and intelligent inspection systems,analyzes their practical application outcomes and outlines future research directions to support the safe,efficient and sustainable operation of heavy-haul railways.Design/methodology/approach–The study employs a combination of historical and empirical analysis,primarily drawing on academic literature and operational data from Shuohuang Railway.The development of inspection technologies is categorized into two distinct phases:traditional inspection and integrated inspection.The comprehensive effectiveness of these technologies is evaluated based on actual inspection efficiency,defect detection capability,cost savings and other relevant data.Findings–The adoption of integrated inspection vehicles has significantly improved inspection efficiency and accuracy.In 2014,the world’s first heavy-haul integrated inspection vehicle enabled synchronous multidisciplinary inspections,greatly reducing reliance on manual labor.By 2024,the intelligent heavy-haul integrated inspection vehicle further enhanced detection precision by 30%.Practical applications demonstrate that the annual number of track defects decreased from 25,000 to 3,800,while the track quality index(TQI)remained stable below 6 mm.Additionally,annual maintenance costs were reduced by more than 40 m yuan.Originality/value–This paper provides the first systematic review of the development of inspection technologies for heavy-haul railway infrastructure,highlighting China’s leading achievements in integrated and intelligent inspection.It clarifies the practical value of these technologies in enhancing safety,reducing costs and optimizing maintenance operations.Furthermore,it proposes future directions for development,including system integration,onboard computing capabilities and unmanned operations,offering valuable insights for technological innovation and policymaking in the field.展开更多
文摘Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)demonstrates distinctive advantages in disease prevention and treatment.However,analyzing its biological mechanisms through the modern medical research paradigm of“single drug,single target”presents significant challenges due to its holistic approach.Network pharmacology and its core theory of network targets connect drugs and diseases from a holistic and systematic perspective based on biological networks,overcoming the limitations of reductionist research models and showing considerable value in TCM research.Recent integration of network target computational and experimental methods with artificial intelligence(AI)and multi-modal multi-omics technologies has substantially enhanced network pharmacology methodology.The advancement in computational and experimental techniques provides complementary support for network target theory in decoding TCM principles.This review,centered on network targets,examines the progress of network target methods combined with AI in predicting disease molecular mechanisms and drug-target relationships,alongside the application of multi-modal multi-omics technologies in analyzing TCM formulae,syndromes,and toxicity.Looking forward,network target theory is expected to incorporate emerging technologies while developing novel approaches aligned with its unique characteristics,potentially leading to significant breakthroughs in TCM research and advancing scientific understanding and innovation in TCM.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32160578)the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Key Research and Develoment Program(2023BCF01027).
文摘Lactic acid bacteria and the fermentation environment interact to form an intertwined system.Lactic acid bacteria are constantly evolving to adapt to different fermentation environments,causing changes in their physiological processes.To achieve a targeted improvement of their adaptability to various environments,a detail analysis of their evolutionary physiological processes is required.While several studies have been carried out in the past by using single-omics techniques to investigate their response to environmental stress,most researchers are now using a multi-omics approach to explore more detail in the biological regulatory networks and molecular mechanisms of lactic acid bacteria in response to environmental stress,thereby overcoming the limitations of single-omics analysis.In this review,we describe the various single-omics approaches that have been used to study environmental stress in lactic acid bacteria,present the advantages of various multi-omics combined analysis approaches,and discuss the potential and practicality of applying emerging single-cell transcriptomics and single-cell metabolomics techniques to the molecular mechanism study of microbes response to environmental stress.Multi-omics approaches enable the accurate identification of complex microbial physiological processes in different environments,allow people to comprehensively reveal the molecular mechanisms of microbes response to stress from different perspectives.Single-cell omics techniques,analyze the targeted regulation of microbial functions in a multi-dimensional space,provides a new perspective on understanding microbes responses environment stress.
文摘Cancer rates are increasing globally,making it more urgent than ever to enhance research and treatment strategies.This study aims to investigate how innovative technology and integrated multi-omics techniques could help improve cancer diagnosis,knowledge,and therapy.A complete literature search was undertaken using PubMed,Elsevier,Google Scholar,ScienceDirect,Embase,and NCBI.This review examined the articles published from 2010 to 2025.Relevant articles were found using keywords and selected using inclusion criteria New sequencing methods,like next-generation sequencing and single-cell analysis,have transformed our ability to study tumor complexity and genetic mutations,paving the way for more precise,personalized treatments.At the same time,imaging technologies such as Positron Emission Tomography(PET)and Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)have made detecting tumors early and tracking treatment progress easier,all while improving patient comfort.Artificial intelligence(AI)and machine learning(ML)are having a significant impact by helping to analyze large volumes of data more efficiently and enhancing diagnostic accuracy.Meanwhile,Clustered Regulatory Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats(CRISPR/Cas9)gene editing is emerging as a promising tool for directly targeting genes related to cancer,providing new possibilities for treatment.By integrating genomic,transcriptomic,proteomic,and metabolomic data,multi-omics approaches provide researchers with a more comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms driving cancer,thereby facilitating the discovery of novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets.Despite these advancements,additional challenges persist,such as data integration,elevated costs,standardisation concerns,and the intricacies of translating findings into clinical practice,which might prevent wider implementation.Research needs to concentrate on improving these developments and encouraging multidisciplinary cooperation going forward to maximize their possibilities.Personalized cancer therapies will become more successful with ongoing developments,therefore enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.
基金supported by grants from the Medical Engineering Jiont Fund of the Fudan University(No.IDH2310117)。
文摘Objective:Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is a highly aggressive subtype that lacks targeted therapies,leading to a poorer prognosis.However,some patients achieve long-term recurrence-free survival(RFS),offering valuable insights into tumor biology and potential treatment strategies.Methods:We conducted a comprehensive multi-omics analysis of 132 patients with American Joint Committee on Cancer(AJCC)stage III TNBC,comprising 36 long-term survivors(RFS≥8 years),62 moderate-term survivors(RFS:3-8 years),and 34 short-term survivors(RFS<3 years).Analyses investigated clinicopathological factors,whole-exome sequencing,germline mutations,copy number alterations(CNAs),RNA sequences,and metabolomic profiles.Results:Long-term survivors exhibited fewer metastatic regional lymph nodes,along with tumors showing reduced stromal fibrosis and lower Ki67 index.Molecularly,these tumors exhibited multiple alterations in genes related to homologous recombination repair,with higher frequencies of germline mutations and somatic CNAs.Additionally,tumors from long-term survivors demonstrated significant downregulation of the RTK-RAS signaling pathway.Metabolomic profiling revealed decreased levels of lipids and carbohydrate,particularly those involved in glycerophospholipid,fructose,and mannose metabolism,in long-term survival group.Multivariate Cox analysis identified fibrosis[hazard ratio(HR):12.70,95%confidence interval(95%CI):2.19-73.54,P=0.005]and RAC1copy number loss/deletion(HR:0.22,95%CI:0.06-0.83,P=0.026)as independent predictors of RFS.Higher fructose/mannose metabolism was associated with worse overall survival(HR:1.30,95%CI:1.01-1.68,P=0.045).Our findings emphasize the association between biological determinants and prolonged survival in patients with TNBC.Conclusions:Our study systematically identified the key molecular and metabolic features associated with prolonged survival in AJCC stage III TNBC,suggesting potential therapeutic targets to improve patient outcomes.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 62072351in part by the Key Research Project of Shaanxi Natural Science Foundation under Grant 2023-JCZD-35in part by the open research project of ZheJiang Lab under grant 2021PD0AB01。
文摘Blockchain technology is increasingly popular and has been widely applied in many industrial fields,due to its unique properties of decentralization,immutability,and traceability.Blockchain systems in different fields vary,with different block structures,consensus mechanisms and access permission models.These differences make it hard for different blockchain systems to interoperate with each other,which isolates them.Cross-chain technologies have been developed to solve this isolation problem in order to improve the interoperability of blockchains.Although some surveys on cross-chain technologies can be found,they are unable to keep up with the latest research progress due to their extremely fast pace of development.Moreover,the literature misses general criteria to evaluate the quality of cross-chain technologies.In this paper,a comprehensive literature review of cross-chain technologies is conducted by employing a comprehensive set of evaluation criteria.The preliminaries on blockchain interoperability are first presented.Then,a set of evaluation criteria is proposed in terms of security,privacy,performance,and functionality.The latest cutting-edge works are reviewed based on the proposed taxonomy of cross-chain technologies and their performance is evaluated against our proposed criteria.Finally,some open issues and future directions of cross-chain research are pointed out.
基金Supported by Post-Subsidy Funds from the National Clinical Research Center,Ministry of Science and Technology of China,No.303-01-001-0272-08Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals Incubating Program,No.PX2022032Beijing Municipal Public Welfare Development and Reform Pilot Project for Medical Research Institutes(PWD&RPP-MRI),No.JYY2023-13.
文摘Diabetes is highly prevalent among the elderly worldwide,with the highest number of diabetes cases in China.Yet,the management of diabetes remains unsatisfactory.Recent advances in digital health technologies have facilitated the establishment of smart wards for diabetes patients.There is a lack of smart wards tailored specifically for older diabetes patients who encounter unique challenges in glycemic control and diabetes management,including an increased vulnerability to hypoglycemia,the presence of multiple chronic diseases,and cognitive decline.In this review,studies on digital health technologies for diabetes in China and beyond were summarized to elucidate how the adoption of digital health technologies,such as real-time continuous glucose monitoring,sensor-augmented pump technology,and their integration with 5th generation networks,big data cloud storage,and hospital information systems,can address issues specifically related to elderly diabetes patients in hospital wards.Furthermore,the challenges and future directions for establishing and implementing smart wards for elderly diabetes patients are discussed,and these challenges may also be applicable to other countries worldwide,not just in China.Taken together,the smart wards may enhance clinical outcomes,address specific issues,and eventually improve patient-centered hospital care for elderly patients with diabetes.
基金Supported by WBE Liver Foundation,No.WBE20220182022 Young and Middle-aged Talents Incubation Project(Youth Innovation)of Beijing Youan Hospital,Capital Medical University,No.BJYAYY-YN-2022-092023 Young and Middle-aged Talents Incubation Project(Youth Innovation)of Beijing Youan Hospital,Capital Medical University,No.BJYAYYYN2023-14.
文摘BACKGROUND Autoimmune liver diseases,including primary biliary cholangitis(PBC),autoi-mmune hepatitis(AIH),and their overlap syndrome(OS),involve immune-mediated liver injury,with OS occurring in 1.2%-25%of PBC patients.OS carries a higher risk of cirrhosis,hepatocellular carcinoma,and reduced survival.While its pathogenesis remains unclear,gut microbiota dysbiosis and serum metabolite alterations may play key roles.This study uses 16S rRNA sequencing and liquid chromatography-mass spec-trometry(LC-MS)metabolomics to compare gut microbiota and serum metabolites among PBC,AIH,and OS patients,and explores their associations with liver function.AIM To differentiate OS from PBC and AIH based on gut microbiota,serum metabolites,and liver function.METHODS Gut microbiota profiles were analyzed using 16S rRNA sequencing,while untargeted serum metabolomics was conducted via LC-MS.Comparative analyses were performed to identify differences in microbial composition and serum metabolite levels among PBC,AIH,and OS groups.Correlation analyses and network visualization tech-niques were applied to elucidate the interactions among liver function parameters,gut microbiota,and serum metabolites in OS patients.RESULTS Compared to patients with PBC or AIH,OS patients demonstrated significantly reduced microbial diversity and richness.Notable taxonomic shifts included decreased abundances of Firmicutes,Bacteroidetes,and Actinobacteria,alongside increased levels of Proteobacteria and Verrucomicrobia.Distinct serum metabolites,such as pentadecanoic acid and aminoimidazole carboxamide ribonucleotide,were identified in OS patients.Correlation analysis revealed that aspartate aminotransferase(AST)levels were negatively associated with the bacterial genus Fusicatenibacter and the metabolite L-Tyrosine.A microbial-metabolite network diagram further confirmed a strong association between Fusicatenibacter and L-Tyrosine in OS patients.CONCLUSION OS patients show decreased gut microbiota diversity and unique serum metabolites.Multi-omics linked AST,Fusicatenibacter,and L-Tyrosine,revealing OS mechanisms and diagnostic potential.
基金General Project of Scientific Research of Hunan Provincial Education Department (22C0191)General Project of University-level Scientific Research of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine (Z2023XJYB21)Hunan Provincial Degree and Graduate Education Reform Research Project(2024JGYB157)。
文摘Objective To map the research hotspots,developmental trends,and existing challenges in the integration of artificial intelligence(AI)with multi-omics in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)through comprehensive bibliometric analysis.Methods China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang Data,China Science and Technology Journal Database(VIP),Chaoxing Journal Database,PubMed,and Web of Science were searched to collect literature on the theme of AI in TCM multi-omics research from the inception of each database to December 31,2024.Eligible records were required to simultaneously address AI,TCM,and multi-omics.Quantitative and visual analyses of publication growth,core authorship networks,institutional collaboration patterns,and keyword co-occurrence were performed using Microsoft Excel 2021,NoteExpress v4.0.0,and Cite-Space 6.3.R1.AI application modes in TCM multi-omics research were also categorized and summarized.Results A total of 1106 articles were enrolled(932 Chinese and 174 English).Publication output has increased continuously since 2010 and accelerated after 2016.Region-specific collaboration clusters were identified,dominated by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,and Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine.Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed that current AI applications predominantly centered on metabolomics and algorithms such as cluster analysis and data mining.Research foci mainly ranked as follows:single herbs,herbal formulae,and disease-syndrome differentiation.Conclusion Machine learning methods are the predominant integrative modality of AI in the realm of TCM multi-omics research at present,utilized for processing omics data and uncovering latent patterns therein.The domain of TCM,in addition to investigating omics information procured through high-throughput technologies,also integrates data on traditional Chinese medicinal substances and clinical phenotypes,progressing towards joint analysis of multi-omics,high-dimensionality of data,and multi-modality of information.Deep learning approaches represent an emerging trend in the field.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal(GI)malignancies,including gastric and colorectal cancers,remain one of the primary contributors to cancer-related illness and death globally.Despite the availability of conventional diagnostic tools,early detection and personalized treatment remain significant clinical challenges.Integrated multi-omics methods encompassing genomic,transcriptomic,proteomic,metabolomic,and microbiome profiles have emerged as powerful tools for advancing precision oncology,improving diagnostic accuracy,and informing therapeutic strategies.AIM To investigate the application of multi-omics approaches in the early detection,risk stratification,treatment optimization,and biomarker discovery of GI malignancies.METHODS The systematic review process was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines.Five databases,PubMed,ScienceDirect,Scopus,ProQuest,and Web of Science,were searched for studies published in English from 2015 onwards.Eligible studies involved human subjects and focused on multi-omics integration in GI cancers,including biomarker identification,tumor microenvironment analysis,tumor heterogeneity,organoid modeling,and artificial intelligence(AI)-driven analytics.Data extraction included study characteristics,omics modalities,clinical applications,and evaluation of study quality conducted with the Cochrane risk of bias 2.0 instrument.RESULTS A total of 17196 initially identified articles,20 met the inclusion criteria.The findings highlight the superiority of multi-omics platforms over traditional biomarkers(e.g.,carcinoembryonic antigen and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 in detecting early stage GI cancers.Key applications include the identification of circulating tumor DNA,extracellular vesicles,lipidomic and proteomic signatures,and the adoption of AI algorithms to enhance diagnostic precision.Multi-omics analysis has also revealed the mechanisms of immune modulation,tumor microenvironment regulation,metastatic behavior,and drug resistance.Organoid models and microbiota profiling have contributed to personalized therapeutic strategies and immunotherapy optimization.CONCLUSION Multi-omics approaches offer significant advancements in the early diagnosis,prognostic evaluation,and personalized treatment of GI malignancies.Their integration with AI analytics,organoid biobanking,and microbiota modulation provides a pathway for precision oncology research.
基金Supported by 2023 Government-funded Project of the Outstanding Talents Training Program in Clinical Medicine,No.ZF2023165Key Research and Development Projects of Hebei Province,No.18277731DNatural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,No.H202423105.
文摘In this editorial,we discuss the findings reported by Wang et al in the latest issue of the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology.Various research methodologies,including microbiome analysis,assert that the Tzu-Chi Cancer-Antagonizing and Life-Protecting II Decoction of Chinese herbal compounds mitigates inflammatory responses by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway.This action helps maintain the dynamic equilibrium of the intestinal microecology and lessens chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal damage.The efficacy of these compounds is intimately linked to the composition of intestinal microbes.These compounds regulate intestinal microecology by virtue of their specific compatibility and effectiveness,thereby enhancing the overall therapeutic outcomes of cancer chemotherapy.Nonetheless,the exact mechanisms underlying these effects warrant further investigation.Multi-omics technologies offer a systematic approach to elucidate the mechanisms and effectiveness of Chinese herbal compounds in vivo.This manuscript reviews the application of multi-omics technologies to Chinese herbal compounds and explores their potential role in modulating the gastrointestinal microenvironment following cancer chemotherapy,thus providing a theoretical foundation for their continued use in adjunct cancer treatment.
基金the Central Guidance for Regional Science and Technology Development Projects(YDZJSX2024B010)Research project of Shanxi Provincial Health Commission(2024067)。
文摘Objective Pneumoconiosis,a lung disease caused by irreversible fibrosis,represents a significant public health burden.This study investigates the causal relationships between gut microbiota,gene methylation,gene expression,protein levels,and pneumoconiosis using a multi-omics approach and Mendelian randomization(MR).Methods We analyzed gut microbiota data from MiBioGen and Esteban et al.to assess their potential causal effects on pneumoconiosis subtypes(asbestosis,silicosis,and inorganic pneumoconiosis)using conventional and summary-data-based MR(SMR).Gene methylation and expression data from Genotype-Tissue Expression and eQTLGen,along with protein level data from deCODE and UK Biobank Pharma Proteomics Project,were examined in relation to pneumoconiosis data from FinnGen.To validate our findings,we assessed self-measured gut flora from a pneumoconiosis cohort and performed fine mapping,drug prediction,molecular docking,and Phenome-Wide Association Studies to explore relevant phenotypes of key genes.Results Three core gut microorganisms were identified:Romboutsia(OR=0.249)as a protective factor against silicosis,Pasteurellaceae(OR=3.207)and Haemophilus parainfluenzae(OR=2.343)as risk factors for inorganic pneumoconiosis.Additionally,mapping and quantitative trait loci analyses revealed that the genes VIM,STX8,and MIF were significantly associated with pneumoconiosis risk.Conclusions This multi-omics study highlights the associations between gut microbiota and key genes(VIM,STX8,MIF)with pneumoconiosis,offering insights into potential therapeutic targets and personalized treatment strategies.
基金The 75th Batch of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation projects(No.2024M754279)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20240738)+2 种基金Basic Science(Natural Science)Research Project in Universities of Jiangsu Province(No.24KJB360004)Jiangsu Province Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Development Plan Youth Talent Project(No.QN202206)Nanjing University of ChineseMedicine Luo Linxiu Teacher Development Fund Project(No.LLX202310).
文摘Cold tumors,defined by insufficient immune cell infiltration and a highly immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment(TME),exhibit limited responsiveness to conventional immunotherapies.This reviewsystematically summarizes the mechanisms of immune evasion and the therapeutic strategies for cold tumors as revealed by multiomics technologies.By integrating genomic,transcriptomic,proteomic,metabolomic,and spatialmulti-omics data,the review elucidates key immune evasionmechanisms,including activation of the WNT/β-catenin pathway,transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)–mediated immunosuppression,metabolic reprogramming(e.g.,lactate accumulation),and aberrant expression of immune checkpoint molecules.Furthermore,this review proposes multi-dimensional therapeutic strategies,such as targeting immunosuppressive pathways(e.g.,programmed death-1(PD-1)/programmed death-ligand 1(PD-L1)inhibitors combined with TGF-βblockade),reshaping the TME through chemokine-based therapies,oncolytic viruses,and vascular normalization,and metabolic interventions(e.g.,inhibition of lactate dehydrogenase A(LDHA)or glutaminase(GLS)).In addition,personalized neoantigen vaccines and engineered cell therapies(e.g.,T cell receptor-engineered T(TCR-T)and natural killer(NK)cells)show promising potential.Emerging evidence also highlights the role of epigenetic regulation(e.g.,histone deacetylase(HDAC)inhibitors)and N6-Methyladenosine(m6A)RNA modifications in reversing immune evasion.Despite the promising insights offered by multi-omics integration in guiding precision immunotherapy,challenges remain in clinical translation,including data heterogeneity,target-specific toxicity,and limitations in preclinical models.Future efforts should focus on coupling dynamic multi-omics technologies with intelligent therapeutic design to convert cold tumors into immunologically active(“hot”)microenvironments,ultimately facilitating breakthroughs in personalized immunotherapy.
文摘Diabetes mellitus(DM)comprises distinct subtypes-including type 1 DM,type 2 DM,and gestational DM-all characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and sub-stantial morbidity.Conventional diagnostic and therapeutic strategies often fall short in addressing the complex,multifactorial nature of DM.This review ex-plores how multi-omics integration enhances our mechanistic understanding of DM and informs emerging personalized therapeutic approaches.We consolidated genomic,transcriptomic,proteomic,metabolomic,and microbiomic data from major databases and peer-reviewed publications(2015-2025),with an emphasis on clinical relevance.Multi-omics investigations have identified convergent mole-cular networks underlyingβ-cell dysfunction,insulin resistance,and diabetic complications.The combination of metabolomics and microbiomics highlights critical interactions between metabolic intermediates and gut dysbiosis.Novel biomarkers facilitate early detection of DM and its complications,while single-cell multi-omics and machine learning further refine risk stratification.By dissecting DM heterogeneity more precisely,multi-omics integration enables targeted in-terventions and preventive strategies.Future efforts should focus on data har-monization,ethical considerations,and real-world validation to fully leverage multi-omics in addressing the global DM burden.
基金supported by the Leading Innovative and Entrepreneur Team Introduction Program of Zhejiang(2023R01002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82271629,82301790)。
文摘Aging and regeneration represent complex biological phenomena that have long captivated the scientific community.To fully comprehend these processes,it is essential to investigate molecular dynamics through a lens that encompasses both spatial and temporal dimensions.Conventional omics methodologies,such as genomics and transcriptomics,have been instrumental in identifying critical molecular facets of aging and regeneration.However,these methods are somewhat limited,constrained by their spatial resolution and their lack of capacity to dynamically represent tissue alterations.The advent of emerging spatiotemporal multi-omics approaches,encompassing transcriptomics,proteomics,metabolomics,and epigenomics,furnishes comprehensive insights into these intricate molecular dynamics.These sophisticated techniques facilitate accurate delineation of molecular patterns across an array of cells,tissues,and organs,thereby offering an in-depth understanding of the fundamental mechanisms at play.This review meticulously examines the significance of spatiotemporal multi-omics in the realms of aging and regeneration research.It underscores how these methodologies augment our comprehension of molecular dynamics,cellular interactions,and signaling pathways.Initially,the review delineates the foundational principles underpinning these methods,followed by an evaluation of their recent applications within the field.The review ultimately concludes by addressing the prevailing challenges and projecting future advancements in the field.Indubitably,spatiotemporal multi-omics are instrumental in deciphering the complexities inherent in aging and regeneration,thus charting a course toward potential therapeutic innovations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U22A20277,81971373)Jiangsu Provincial Medical Key Discipline Cultivation Unit (JSDW202215)+1 种基金333 High-level Personnel Training Project of Jiangsu Province (BRA2019109)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province (KYCX22_1826)。
文摘Increasing evidence implicates disruptions in testicular fatty acid metabolism as a contributing factor in nonobstructive azoospermia(NOA),a severe form of male infertility.However,the precise mechanisms linking fatty acid metabolism to NOA pathogenesis have not yet been fully elucidated.Multi-omics analyses,including microarray analysis,single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq),and metabolomics,were utilized to investigate disruptions in fatty acid metabolism associated with NOA using data from public databases.Results identified ACSL6,ACSBG2,and OLAH as key genes linked to fatty acid metabolism dysregulation,suggesting their potential causative roles in NOA.A marked reduction in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids,especially docosahexaenoic acid(DHA),was observed,potentially contributing to the pathological process of NOA.Sertoli cells in NOA patients exhibited apparent fatty acid metabolic dysfunction,with PPARG identified as a key transcription factor(TF)regulating this process.Functional analyses demonstrated that PPARG is crucial for maintaining blood-testis barrier(BTB)integrity and promoting spermatogenesis via regulation of fatty acid metabolism.These findings reveal the pivotal role of fatty acid metabolism in NOA and identify PPARG as a potential therapeutic target.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.42122006,42471187).
文摘Measuring the lifecycle of low-carbon energy technologies is critical to better understanding the innovation pattern.However,previous studies on lifecycle either focus on technical details or just provide a general overview,due to the lack of connection with innovation theories.This article attempts to fill this gap by analyzing the lifecycle from a combinatorial innovation perspective,based on patent data of ten low-carbon energy technologies in China from 1999 to 2018.The problem of estimating lifecycle stages can be transformed into analyzing the rise and fall of knowledge combinations.By building the international patent classification(IPC)co-occurrence matrix,this paper demonstrates the lifecycle evolution of technologies and develops an efficient quantitative index to define lifecycle stages.The mathematical measurement can effectively reflect the evolutionary pattern of technologies.Additionally,this article relates the macro evolution of lifecycle to the micro dynamic mechanism of technology paradigms.The sign of technology maturity is that new inventions tend to follow the patterns established by prior ones.Following this logic,this paper identifies different trends of paradigms in each technology field and analyze their transition.Furthermore,catching-up literature shows that drastic transformation of technology paradigms may open“windows of opportunity”for laggard regions.From the results of this paper,it is clear to see that latecomers can catch up with pioneers especially when there is a radical change in paradigms.Therefore,it is important for policy makers to capture such opportunities during the technology lifecycle and coordinate regional innovation resources.
文摘This Special Topic of the Journal of Semiconductors(JOS)features expanded versions of key articles presented at the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Integrated Circuits Technologies and Applications(ICTA),which was held in Hangzhou,Zhejiang,China,from October 25 to 27,2024.
文摘As globalization accelerates,microbial contamination in the built environment poses a major public health challenge.Especially since Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19),microbial sterilization technology has become a crucial research area for indoor air pollution control in order to create a hygienic and safe built environment.Based on this,the study reviews sterilization technologies in the built environment,focusing on the principles,efficiency and applicability,revealing advantages and limitations,and summarizing current research advances.Despite the efficacy of single sterilization technologies in specific environments,the corresponding side effects still exist.Thus,this review highlights the efficiency of hybrid sterilization technologies,providing an in-depth understanding of the practical application in the built environment.Also,it presents an outlook on the future direction of sterilization technology,including the development of new methods that are more efficient,energy-saving,and targeted to better address microbial contamination in the complex and changing built environment.Overall,this study provides a clear guide for selecting technologies to handle microbial contamination in different building environments in the future,as well as a scientific basis for developing more effective air quality control strategies.
基金supported by 2020 Science and Technology Innovation Project of Shuo-Huang Railway Development Company(SHTL-20-12).
文摘Purpose–This paper aims to systematically review the evolution of inspection technologies and equipment for heavy-haul railway infrastructure,with a focus on China’s Shuohuang Railway and Daqin Railway.It summarizes the technological progression from traditional manual inspections to integrated and intelligent inspection systems,analyzes their practical application outcomes and outlines future research directions to support the safe,efficient and sustainable operation of heavy-haul railways.Design/methodology/approach–The study employs a combination of historical and empirical analysis,primarily drawing on academic literature and operational data from Shuohuang Railway.The development of inspection technologies is categorized into two distinct phases:traditional inspection and integrated inspection.The comprehensive effectiveness of these technologies is evaluated based on actual inspection efficiency,defect detection capability,cost savings and other relevant data.Findings–The adoption of integrated inspection vehicles has significantly improved inspection efficiency and accuracy.In 2014,the world’s first heavy-haul integrated inspection vehicle enabled synchronous multidisciplinary inspections,greatly reducing reliance on manual labor.By 2024,the intelligent heavy-haul integrated inspection vehicle further enhanced detection precision by 30%.Practical applications demonstrate that the annual number of track defects decreased from 25,000 to 3,800,while the track quality index(TQI)remained stable below 6 mm.Additionally,annual maintenance costs were reduced by more than 40 m yuan.Originality/value–This paper provides the first systematic review of the development of inspection technologies for heavy-haul railway infrastructure,highlighting China’s leading achievements in integrated and intelligent inspection.It clarifies the practical value of these technologies in enhancing safety,reducing costs and optimizing maintenance operations.Furthermore,it proposes future directions for development,including system integration,onboard computing capabilities and unmanned operations,offering valuable insights for technological innovation and policymaking in the field.