Objective To validate of the Chinese system for cardiac operative risk evaluation (SinoSCORE) in Cantonese surgery patients. Methods Data from Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute in the period January 2004 through Dece...Objective To validate of the Chinese system for cardiac operative risk evaluation (SinoSCORE) in Cantonese surgery patients. Methods Data from Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute in the period January 2004 through December 2008 were analyzed on 2462 Cantonese heart surgery patients. First,compared risk factors of this series and database of SinoSCORE,and then calculated展开更多
BACKGROUND: Although the use of non-heart beating donors (NHBDs) could bridge the widening gap between organ demand and supply, its application to liver transplantation is limited due to the high incidence of primary ...BACKGROUND: Although the use of non-heart beating donors (NHBDs) could bridge the widening gap between organ demand and supply, its application to liver transplantation is limited due to the high incidence of primary graft loss. Prevention of liver injury in NHBDs will benefit the results of transplantation. This study was conducted to evaluate the protective effects of L-arginine on liver grafts from NHBDs. METHODS: One hundred and four Wistar rats were randomly divided into 7 groups: normal control (n=8) controls 1, 2 and 3 (C-1, C-2, C-3, n=16), and experimental 1, 2 and 3 (E-1, E-2, E-3, n=16). For groups C-1 and E-1, C-2 and E-2, and C-3 and E-3, the warm ischemia time was 0, 30, and 45 minutes, respectively. Liver grafts were flushed with and preserved in 4 degrees C Euro-collins solution containing 1 mmol/L L-arginine for 1 hour in each experimental group. Recipients of each experimental group were injected with L-arginine (10 mg/kg body weight) by tail vein 10 minutes before portal vein reperfusion. Donors and recipients of each experimental control group were treated with normal saline. Then transplantation was performed. At 1, 3, and 24 hours after portal vein reperfusion, blood samples were obtained to determine the levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), nitric oxide (NO) and plasma endothelin (ET). At 3 hours after portal vein reperfusion, grafts samples were fixed in 2.5% glutaraldehyde for electron microscopic observation. RESULTS: At I hour after portal vein reperfusion, the levels of NO in groups E-1, E-2, E-3 and C-1, C-2, C-3 were lower, while the levels of plasma ET, serum ALT and AST were higher than those in the normal control group (P<0.05). At 1, 3, and 24 hours, the levels of NO in groups E-1, E-2, E-3 were higher, while the levels of plasma ET, serum ALT and AST were lower than those in the corresponding control groups (C-1, C-2, C-3) (P<0.05). The levels of NO in groups C-2 and C-3 were lower than in group C-1 (P<0.05), and the level of NO in group C-3 was lower than in group C-2 (P<0.05). At 1, 3 and 24 hours, the levels of plasma ET, serum ALT, and AST in groups E-1, E-2, E-3 were lower than those in the corresponding control groups (C-1, C-2, C-3) (P<0.05). The levels of plasma ET, serum ALT, and AST were lower in group C-3 than in groups C-1 and C-2 (P<0.05). Pathological changes in groups E-1, E-2, E-3 were milder than those in the corresponding experimental control groups (C-1, C-2, C-3). CONCLUSIONS: The imbalance between NO and ET plays an important role in the development of ischemia-reperfusion injury of liver grafts from NHBDs. L-arginine can attenuate injury in liver grafts from NHBDs by improving the balance between NO and ET.展开更多
2-Benzyl-5-hydroxy-4-oxopentanoic acid 1 and its enantiomers were designed,synthesized and assayed for inhibitory activity against carboxypeptidase A(CPA,EC 3.4.17.1).To verify the role of the terminal hydroxyl group ...2-Benzyl-5-hydroxy-4-oxopentanoic acid 1 and its enantiomers were designed,synthesized and assayed for inhibitory activity against carboxypeptidase A(CPA,EC 3.4.17.1).To verify the role of the terminal hydroxyl group in 1 binding to CPA,2-benzyl-5- benzyloxy-4-oxopentanoic acid 2 was also synthesized and evaluated.The inhibition constants show that both L-1 and D-1 were shown to have strong binding affinity with L-1 being more potent than its enantiomer by 165-fold.On the other hand,the inhibition constant ...展开更多
Schisanhenol (SAL) had been shown to have potent antioxidant activities. The protective effects of SAL against oxygen radical induced mitochondrial injuries of rat heart and liver were investigated in the present stud...Schisanhenol (SAL) had been shown to have potent antioxidant activities. The protective effects of SAL against oxygen radical induced mitochondrial injuries of rat heart and liver were investigated in the present study. The ferrous-cysteine induced mitochondrial lipid peroxidation was significantly inhibited by SAL, while the loss of ATPase activity induced by the lipid peroxidation was prevented. The rigidification of mitochondrial membrane, as well as swelling, lysis and disintegration of the mitochondria induced by ferrous-cysteine were all significantly inhibited by SAL. These results further confirm that SAL possesses antioxidant activity.展开更多
In this paper, the uncertainty of environmental loads and soil resistance is analyzed, and the wave and current loads acting on a jacket during the unpiled installation phase are converted to its foundation loads. Wit...In this paper, the uncertainty of environmental loads and soil resistance is analyzed, and the wave and current loads acting on a jacket during the unpiled installation phase are converted to its foundation loads. With a probability model of soil resistance, risk applied to the design of temporary seafloor support of a platform and the risk of failure, or probability of horizontal sliding, tilting and ovrturning can be pridicted. Thereby, optimum design and installation procedure may be chosen according to safety and economical factors. A Fortran program based on the model is developed. The application of the program to a jacket in South China Sea is described.展开更多
Objective To compare the cardioprotective effect of HOE642, a highly selective Na^＋/H^＋ exchanger isoform-1 （NHE1） inhibitor, administered at different phase of ischemia/reperfusion in immature hearts： pre-ischem...Objective To compare the cardioprotective effect of HOE642, a highly selective Na^＋/H^＋ exchanger isoform-1 （NHE1） inhibitor, administered at different phase of ischemia/reperfusion in immature hearts： pre-ischemia, during ischemia and reperfusion.展开更多
A new electrochemical immunoassay based on catalytic conversion of substrate by labeled metal ion and polarographic detection of generated product was developed. In this immunoassay,copper ion was used A catalyst for ...A new electrochemical immunoassay based on catalytic conversion of substrate by labeled metal ion and polarographic detection of generated product was developed. In this immunoassay,copper ion was used A catalyst for the conversion of substrate to substitute natural enzyme. Copper ion was labeled to antigens such as Human serum albumin(HSA), Diphtheria Toxoid (DT),Tetanus Toxoid (TT ) through bifunctional chelating agent diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA).After heterogeneous competitive immune reaction, the labeled copper ion was released by acidification, and then catalyzes chemically the conversion of substrate o-phenyldiamine (OPD ) to electroactive product 2,3-diaminophenazine (DAP). The product DAP was detected by using linearsweep polarography. The sensitivity of the proposed assay for the determination of HSA, DT and TT is superior to those of previous one based on direct detection of the labeled metal ion.展开更多
Objective To analysis the causes of valve prosthesis-patient mismatch (PPM) after mitral valve replacement in Chinese patients. Methods Consecutive 100 patients for elective mitral valve replacement from January 2009 ...Objective To analysis the causes of valve prosthesis-patient mismatch (PPM) after mitral valve replacement in Chinese patients. Methods Consecutive 100 patients for elective mitral valve replacement from January 2009 to June 2009 were enrolled and followed for this study. There were 37 males and 63 females.展开更多
In this study,the safety of Bifidobacterium longum Bif10,Bifidobacterium breve Bif11,Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LAB3,and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LAB39 was evaluated using in-vitro,genomics,and in-vivo approach...In this study,the safety of Bifidobacterium longum Bif10,Bifidobacterium breve Bif11,Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LAB3,and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LAB39 was evaluated using in-vitro,genomics,and in-vivo approaches.In the in-vitro safety studies,mucin degradation,biogenic amine production and cytotoxicity on HEK-293 cells by these strains were evaluated.Whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis were carried out to identify the genes responsible for mucin degradation,biogenic amine production,antibiotic resistance,and virulence factors.In-vivo safety was assessed after acute,subacute,and sub-chronic oral feeding with respective strains to the mice as per revised OECD guidelines.Histopathological examination,gut permeability,hematological,blood biochemistry,and oxidative stress were evaluated after sacrificing the animals.Further,the compatibility of the four strains was assessed and their synbiotic combination with isomaltooligosaccharides(IMOs)was evaluated for its potential in alleviating lipopolysaccharide(LPS)induced inflammation in murine macrophages.In-vitro studies indicated that the strains do not produce biogenic amines and were non-cytotoxic to HEK-293 cells.Whole genome analysis suggested a lack of transferable antibiotic-resistance genes or potentially lethal virulence factors and genes for biogenic amines.In vivo studies showed that the bacterial strains did not affect the health parameters related to blood or induce histological alterations in the vital organs.The four strains were compatible with each other and their synbiotic blend efficiently curtailed LPS-induced oxidative stress,inducible nitric oxide and proinflammatory cytokine production.Given these observations,Bif10,Bif11,LAB3,and LAB39 can be deemed safe and their synbiotic blend with IMOs could impart anti-inflammatory effects.展开更多
It is generally believed that the equal distribution of genetic materials to two daughter cells during mitosis is the key to cell health and development. During the dynamic process, spindle checkpoint plays a very imp...It is generally believed that the equal distribution of genetic materials to two daughter cells during mitosis is the key to cell health and development. During the dynamic process, spindle checkpoint plays a very important role in chromosome movements and final sister chromatid separation. The equal and precise segregation of chromosomes contributes to the genomic stability while aberrant separations result in chromosome instability that causes pathogenesis of certain diseases such as Down’s syndrome and cancers. Kinetochore and its regulatory proteins consist of the spindle checkpoint and determine the spatial and temporal orders of chromosome segregation.展开更多
The loess and desert transitional zone of China responses sensitively to the Asian monsoon fluctuations. A high resolution loess-dust and aeolian sand-paleosols section records the climatic history of the Younger Drya...The loess and desert transitional zone of China responses sensitively to the Asian monsoon fluctuations. A high resolution loess-dust and aeolian sand-paleosols section records the climatic history of the Younger Dryas. Based upon AMS <sup>14</sup>C dating of pollen concentrates and proxy climate indices including magnetic susceptibility, organic carbon content and grain size, it is demonstrated that the Asian monsoon climate manifests not only cooling as in other regions of the Northern Hemisphere, but also unusual oscillations in precipitation which were probably associated with atmospheric interactions between both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and atmospheric pressure anomalies of topic Pacific Ocean （ENSO）.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate long-term visual field(VF)prediction using K-means clustering in patients with primary open angle glaucoma(POAG).METHODS:Patients who underwent 24-2 VF tests≥10 were included in this study.Using 52 to...AIM:To evaluate long-term visual field(VF)prediction using K-means clustering in patients with primary open angle glaucoma(POAG).METHODS:Patients who underwent 24-2 VF tests≥10 were included in this study.Using 52 total deviation values(TDVs)from the first 10 VF tests of the training dataset,VF points were clustered into several regions using the hierarchical ordered partitioning and collapsing hybrid(HOPACH)and K-means clustering.Based on the clustering results,a linear regression analysis was applied to each clustered region of the testing dataset to predict the TDVs of the 10th VF test.Three to nine VF tests were used to predict the 10th VF test,and the prediction errors(root mean square error,RMSE)of each clustering method and pointwise linear regression(PLR)were compared.RESULTS:The training group consisted of 228 patients(mean age,54.20±14.38y;123 males and 105 females),and the testing group included 81 patients(mean age,54.88±15.22y;43 males and 38 females).All subjects were diagnosed with POAG.Fifty-two VF points were clustered into 11 and nine regions using HOPACH and K-means clustering,respectively.K-means clustering had a lower prediction error than PLR when n=1:3 and 1:4(both P≤0.003).The prediction errors of K-means clustering were lower than those of HOPACH in all sections(n=1:4 to 1:9;all P≤0.011),except for n=1:3(P=0.680).PLR outperformed K-means clustering only when n=1:8 and 1:9(both P≤0.020).CONCLUSION:K-means clustering can predict longterm VF test results more accurately in patients with POAG with limited VF data.展开更多
Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are widely regarded as primary drivers of aging and are associated with several neurodegenerative diseases.The degeneration of motor neurons during aging is a critical pa...Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are widely regarded as primary drivers of aging and are associated with several neurodegenerative diseases.The degeneration of motor neurons during aging is a critical pathological factor contributing to the progression of sarcopenia.However,the morphological and functional changes in mitochondria and their interplay in the degeneration of the neuromuscular junction during aging remain poorly understood.A defined systematic search of the Pub Med,Web of Science and Embase databases(last accessed on October 30,2024)was conducted with search terms including'mitochondria','aging'and'NMJ'.Clinical and preclinical studies of mitochondrial dysfunction and neuromuscular junction degeneration during aging.Twentyseven studies were included in this systematic review.This systematic review provides a summary of morphological,functional and biological changes in neuromuscular junction,mitochondrial morphology,biosynthesis,respiratory chain function,and mitophagy during aging.We focus on the interactions and mechanisms underlying the relationship between mitochondria and neuromuscular junctions during aging.Aging is characterized by significant reductions in mitochondrial fusion/fission cycles,biosynthesis,and mitochondrial quality control,which may lead to neuromuscular junction dysfunction,denervation and poor physical performance.Motor nerve terminals that exhibit redox sensitivity are among the first to exhibit abnormalities,ultimately leading to an early decline in muscle strength through impaired neuromuscular junction transmission function.Parg coactivator 1 alpha is a crucial molecule that regulates mitochondrial biogenesis and modulates various pathways,including the mitochondrial respiratory chain,energy deficiency,oxidative stress,and inflammation.Mitochondrial dysfunction is correlated with neuromuscular junction denervation and acetylcholine receptor fragmentation,resulting in muscle atrophy and a decrease in strength during aging.Physical therapy,pharmacotherapy,and gene therapy can alleviate the structural degeneration and functional deterioration of neuromuscular junction by restoring mitochondrial function.Therefore,mitochondria are considered potential targets for preserving neuromuscular junction morphology and function during aging to treat sarcopenia.展开更多
The production of liquid fuels from syngas can help alleviate energy supply challenges,support carbon neutrality,and address climate change.However,this process involves considerable complexity due to the interplay of...The production of liquid fuels from syngas can help alleviate energy supply challenges,support carbon neutrality,and address climate change.However,this process involves considerable complexity due to the interplay of multiple influencing factors,including feedstock characteristics,catalyst properties,and reaction conditions.To facilitate process optimization,we developed a machine learning model to predict CO conversion and C_(5+)selectivity based on key input descriptors,A dataset of 236 entries was compiled from existing literature,enabling data mining to identify the importance of reaction temperature,reduction degree,and cobalt loading.Analysis revealed that higher C_(5+)selectivity is achieved at lower temperatures(<240℃)and moderate cobalt loading(~20%).Additionally,it was found that excessively small cobalt particles(<6 nm)negatively impact C_(5+)selectivity due to increased methane formation and decreased active sites stability at the nanoscale.The proposed framework is entirely data-driven and interpretable,incorporating Permutation Importance(PI),Shapley Additive Explanations(SHAP),and Partial Dependence Plot(PDP),a game theory-based interpretation approach to isolate and analyze the effects of individual and paired descriptors,thereby offering valuable theoretical insights for guiding experimental research.展开更多
A cDNAderived 200 bp fragment encoding a rabbit defensin NP1 mature peptide was ligated into the GUSless pBI121 to yield pBIC35NP1. Tobacco leaf discs were genetically transformed with an Agrobacterium tumefaciens str...A cDNAderived 200 bp fragment encoding a rabbit defensin NP1 mature peptide was ligated into the GUSless pBI121 to yield pBIC35NP1. Tobacco leaf discs were genetically transformed with an Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain harbouring pBIC35NP1. Northern blot analysis showed that the defensin NP1 expression cassette was normally transcribed in transgenic plants. Resistance tests demonstrated that expression of native defensin NP1 can confer partial resistance to the bacterial wilt pathogen, Ralstonia solanacearum.展开更多
Three plasmid expression vectors containing modified hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) carrying pres epitopes were constructed. Transient expression after in vitro transfection in COS-M6 cells showed that under the ...Three plasmid expression vectors containing modified hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) carrying pres epitopes were constructed. Transient expression after in vitro transfection in COS-M6 cells showed that under the transcriptional control of the human cytomegalovirus (CMV) immediate early promoter, fusion genes expressed the modified HBV envelope proteins which were efficiently secreted into culture medium and presented HBsAg, preS1 and preS2 antigenicity. DNA-based immunization with these plasmids carrying pres sequences induced anti-HBs antibody in BALB/c mice. The titers of anti-HBs antibody were higher than those appeared in mice immunized with plasmid carrying S gene only. DNA injection with plasmids containing preS1 sequences elicited also high titers of anti-preS1 antibody. Moreover, the antipreS1 antibodies were found to appear earlier than anti-HBs antibodies.展开更多
The loess-paleosol sequence in China records abundant and valuable information on the global and regional climate changes. Biological record from the loess sequence is the most direct evidence on variation in pattern ...The loess-paleosol sequence in China records abundant and valuable information on the global and regional climate changes. Biological record from the loess sequence is the most direct evidence on variation in pattern of paleo-atmospheric circulation and changes in winter and summer monsoon. A new record of climatic instability, which occurred in the Loess Plateau during the late glacial period, is presented. Through the study of terrestrial mollusks from three loess sequences, the authors intend to characterize the biological response process to rapid climate change and to learn the mechanisms driving the instable climate changes and the possible linkage in different regions. The result shows the striking consistent variability in the ratio records of three mollusk sequences of the late glacial, indicating apparent rapid climate fluctuations. Correlation of our three mollusk records with the oxygen isotopic records from Greenland ice cores and foraminiferal records from the Northeast Pacific Ocean展开更多
文摘Objective To validate of the Chinese system for cardiac operative risk evaluation (SinoSCORE) in Cantonese surgery patients. Methods Data from Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute in the period January 2004 through December 2008 were analyzed on 2462 Cantonese heart surgery patients. First,compared risk factors of this series and database of SinoSCORE,and then calculated
基金a grant from the Science & Technology Development Foundation of Guangdong Health Bureau(No.2006345).
文摘BACKGROUND: Although the use of non-heart beating donors (NHBDs) could bridge the widening gap between organ demand and supply, its application to liver transplantation is limited due to the high incidence of primary graft loss. Prevention of liver injury in NHBDs will benefit the results of transplantation. This study was conducted to evaluate the protective effects of L-arginine on liver grafts from NHBDs. METHODS: One hundred and four Wistar rats were randomly divided into 7 groups: normal control (n=8) controls 1, 2 and 3 (C-1, C-2, C-3, n=16), and experimental 1, 2 and 3 (E-1, E-2, E-3, n=16). For groups C-1 and E-1, C-2 and E-2, and C-3 and E-3, the warm ischemia time was 0, 30, and 45 minutes, respectively. Liver grafts were flushed with and preserved in 4 degrees C Euro-collins solution containing 1 mmol/L L-arginine for 1 hour in each experimental group. Recipients of each experimental group were injected with L-arginine (10 mg/kg body weight) by tail vein 10 minutes before portal vein reperfusion. Donors and recipients of each experimental control group were treated with normal saline. Then transplantation was performed. At 1, 3, and 24 hours after portal vein reperfusion, blood samples were obtained to determine the levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), nitric oxide (NO) and plasma endothelin (ET). At 3 hours after portal vein reperfusion, grafts samples were fixed in 2.5% glutaraldehyde for electron microscopic observation. RESULTS: At I hour after portal vein reperfusion, the levels of NO in groups E-1, E-2, E-3 and C-1, C-2, C-3 were lower, while the levels of plasma ET, serum ALT and AST were higher than those in the normal control group (P<0.05). At 1, 3, and 24 hours, the levels of NO in groups E-1, E-2, E-3 were higher, while the levels of plasma ET, serum ALT and AST were lower than those in the corresponding control groups (C-1, C-2, C-3) (P<0.05). The levels of NO in groups C-2 and C-3 were lower than in group C-1 (P<0.05), and the level of NO in group C-3 was lower than in group C-2 (P<0.05). At 1, 3 and 24 hours, the levels of plasma ET, serum ALT, and AST in groups E-1, E-2, E-3 were lower than those in the corresponding control groups (C-1, C-2, C-3) (P<0.05). The levels of plasma ET, serum ALT, and AST were lower in group C-3 than in groups C-1 and C-2 (P<0.05). Pathological changes in groups E-1, E-2, E-3 were milder than those in the corresponding experimental control groups (C-1, C-2, C-3). CONCLUSIONS: The imbalance between NO and ET plays an important role in the development of ischemia-reperfusion injury of liver grafts from NHBDs. L-arginine can attenuate injury in liver grafts from NHBDs by improving the balance between NO and ET.
文摘2-Benzyl-5-hydroxy-4-oxopentanoic acid 1 and its enantiomers were designed,synthesized and assayed for inhibitory activity against carboxypeptidase A(CPA,EC 3.4.17.1).To verify the role of the terminal hydroxyl group in 1 binding to CPA,2-benzyl-5- benzyloxy-4-oxopentanoic acid 2 was also synthesized and evaluated.The inhibition constants show that both L-1 and D-1 were shown to have strong binding affinity with L-1 being more potent than its enantiomer by 165-fold.On the other hand,the inhibition constant ...
文摘Schisanhenol (SAL) had been shown to have potent antioxidant activities. The protective effects of SAL against oxygen radical induced mitochondrial injuries of rat heart and liver were investigated in the present study. The ferrous-cysteine induced mitochondrial lipid peroxidation was significantly inhibited by SAL, while the loss of ATPase activity induced by the lipid peroxidation was prevented. The rigidification of mitochondrial membrane, as well as swelling, lysis and disintegration of the mitochondria induced by ferrous-cysteine were all significantly inhibited by SAL. These results further confirm that SAL possesses antioxidant activity.
文摘In this paper, the uncertainty of environmental loads and soil resistance is analyzed, and the wave and current loads acting on a jacket during the unpiled installation phase are converted to its foundation loads. With a probability model of soil resistance, risk applied to the design of temporary seafloor support of a platform and the risk of failure, or probability of horizontal sliding, tilting and ovrturning can be pridicted. Thereby, optimum design and installation procedure may be chosen according to safety and economical factors. A Fortran program based on the model is developed. The application of the program to a jacket in South China Sea is described.
文摘Objective To compare the cardioprotective effect of HOE642, a highly selective Na^＋/H^＋ exchanger isoform-1 （NHE1） inhibitor, administered at different phase of ischemia/reperfusion in immature hearts： pre-ischemia, during ischemia and reperfusion.
文摘A new electrochemical immunoassay based on catalytic conversion of substrate by labeled metal ion and polarographic detection of generated product was developed. In this immunoassay,copper ion was used A catalyst for the conversion of substrate to substitute natural enzyme. Copper ion was labeled to antigens such as Human serum albumin(HSA), Diphtheria Toxoid (DT),Tetanus Toxoid (TT ) through bifunctional chelating agent diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA).After heterogeneous competitive immune reaction, the labeled copper ion was released by acidification, and then catalyzes chemically the conversion of substrate o-phenyldiamine (OPD ) to electroactive product 2,3-diaminophenazine (DAP). The product DAP was detected by using linearsweep polarography. The sensitivity of the proposed assay for the determination of HSA, DT and TT is superior to those of previous one based on direct detection of the labeled metal ion.
文摘Objective To analysis the causes of valve prosthesis-patient mismatch (PPM) after mitral valve replacement in Chinese patients. Methods Consecutive 100 patients for elective mitral valve replacement from January 2009 to June 2009 were enrolled and followed for this study. There were 37 males and 63 females.
基金the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR)for providing extramural research fund(File No:5/9/1208/2019).
文摘In this study,the safety of Bifidobacterium longum Bif10,Bifidobacterium breve Bif11,Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LAB3,and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LAB39 was evaluated using in-vitro,genomics,and in-vivo approaches.In the in-vitro safety studies,mucin degradation,biogenic amine production and cytotoxicity on HEK-293 cells by these strains were evaluated.Whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis were carried out to identify the genes responsible for mucin degradation,biogenic amine production,antibiotic resistance,and virulence factors.In-vivo safety was assessed after acute,subacute,and sub-chronic oral feeding with respective strains to the mice as per revised OECD guidelines.Histopathological examination,gut permeability,hematological,blood biochemistry,and oxidative stress were evaluated after sacrificing the animals.Further,the compatibility of the four strains was assessed and their synbiotic combination with isomaltooligosaccharides(IMOs)was evaluated for its potential in alleviating lipopolysaccharide(LPS)induced inflammation in murine macrophages.In-vitro studies indicated that the strains do not produce biogenic amines and were non-cytotoxic to HEK-293 cells.Whole genome analysis suggested a lack of transferable antibiotic-resistance genes or potentially lethal virulence factors and genes for biogenic amines.In vivo studies showed that the bacterial strains did not affect the health parameters related to blood or induce histological alterations in the vital organs.The four strains were compatible with each other and their synbiotic blend efficiently curtailed LPS-induced oxidative stress,inducible nitric oxide and proinflammatory cytokine production.Given these observations,Bif10,Bif11,LAB3,and LAB39 can be deemed safe and their synbiotic blend with IMOs could impart anti-inflammatory effects.
基金This work was supported partly by the State Funds for Outstanding Young Scientists (Granted No. 39925018)the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. KSCX2-2-01).
文摘It is generally believed that the equal distribution of genetic materials to two daughter cells during mitosis is the key to cell health and development. During the dynamic process, spindle checkpoint plays a very important role in chromosome movements and final sister chromatid separation. The equal and precise segregation of chromosomes contributes to the genomic stability while aberrant separations result in chromosome instability that causes pathogenesis of certain diseases such as Down’s syndrome and cancers. Kinetochore and its regulatory proteins consist of the spindle checkpoint and determine the spatial and temporal orders of chromosome segregation.
文摘The loess and desert transitional zone of China responses sensitively to the Asian monsoon fluctuations. A high resolution loess-dust and aeolian sand-paleosols section records the climatic history of the Younger Dryas. Based upon AMS <sup>14</sup>C dating of pollen concentrates and proxy climate indices including magnetic susceptibility, organic carbon content and grain size, it is demonstrated that the Asian monsoon climate manifests not only cooling as in other regions of the Northern Hemisphere, but also unusual oscillations in precipitation which were probably associated with atmospheric interactions between both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and atmospheric pressure anomalies of topic Pacific Ocean （ENSO）.
基金Supported by the Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute(KHIDI),the Ministry of Health&Welfare,Republic of Korea(No.RS-2020-KH088726)the Patient-Centered Clinical Research Coordinating Center(PACEN),the Ministry of Health and Welfare,Republic of Korea(No.HC19C0276)the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF),the Korea Government(MSIT)(No.RS-2023-00247504).
文摘AIM:To evaluate long-term visual field(VF)prediction using K-means clustering in patients with primary open angle glaucoma(POAG).METHODS:Patients who underwent 24-2 VF tests≥10 were included in this study.Using 52 total deviation values(TDVs)from the first 10 VF tests of the training dataset,VF points were clustered into several regions using the hierarchical ordered partitioning and collapsing hybrid(HOPACH)and K-means clustering.Based on the clustering results,a linear regression analysis was applied to each clustered region of the testing dataset to predict the TDVs of the 10th VF test.Three to nine VF tests were used to predict the 10th VF test,and the prediction errors(root mean square error,RMSE)of each clustering method and pointwise linear regression(PLR)were compared.RESULTS:The training group consisted of 228 patients(mean age,54.20±14.38y;123 males and 105 females),and the testing group included 81 patients(mean age,54.88±15.22y;43 males and 38 females).All subjects were diagnosed with POAG.Fifty-two VF points were clustered into 11 and nine regions using HOPACH and K-means clustering,respectively.K-means clustering had a lower prediction error than PLR when n=1:3 and 1:4(both P≤0.003).The prediction errors of K-means clustering were lower than those of HOPACH in all sections(n=1:4 to 1:9;all P≤0.011),except for n=1:3(P=0.680).PLR outperformed K-means clustering only when n=1:8 and 1:9(both P≤0.020).CONCLUSION:K-means clustering can predict longterm VF test results more accurately in patients with POAG with limited VF data.
基金supported by grants from Collaborative Research Fund(Ref:C4032-21GF)General Research Grant(Ref:14114822)+1 种基金Group Research Scheme(Ref:3110146)Area of Excellence(Ref:Ao E/M-402/20)。
文摘Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are widely regarded as primary drivers of aging and are associated with several neurodegenerative diseases.The degeneration of motor neurons during aging is a critical pathological factor contributing to the progression of sarcopenia.However,the morphological and functional changes in mitochondria and their interplay in the degeneration of the neuromuscular junction during aging remain poorly understood.A defined systematic search of the Pub Med,Web of Science and Embase databases(last accessed on October 30,2024)was conducted with search terms including'mitochondria','aging'and'NMJ'.Clinical and preclinical studies of mitochondrial dysfunction and neuromuscular junction degeneration during aging.Twentyseven studies were included in this systematic review.This systematic review provides a summary of morphological,functional and biological changes in neuromuscular junction,mitochondrial morphology,biosynthesis,respiratory chain function,and mitophagy during aging.We focus on the interactions and mechanisms underlying the relationship between mitochondria and neuromuscular junctions during aging.Aging is characterized by significant reductions in mitochondrial fusion/fission cycles,biosynthesis,and mitochondrial quality control,which may lead to neuromuscular junction dysfunction,denervation and poor physical performance.Motor nerve terminals that exhibit redox sensitivity are among the first to exhibit abnormalities,ultimately leading to an early decline in muscle strength through impaired neuromuscular junction transmission function.Parg coactivator 1 alpha is a crucial molecule that regulates mitochondrial biogenesis and modulates various pathways,including the mitochondrial respiratory chain,energy deficiency,oxidative stress,and inflammation.Mitochondrial dysfunction is correlated with neuromuscular junction denervation and acetylcholine receptor fragmentation,resulting in muscle atrophy and a decrease in strength during aging.Physical therapy,pharmacotherapy,and gene therapy can alleviate the structural degeneration and functional deterioration of neuromuscular junction by restoring mitochondrial function.Therefore,mitochondria are considered potential targets for preserving neuromuscular junction morphology and function during aging to treat sarcopenia.
基金financially supported by the JSPS Fund(23H05404,22H01864,and 20K05219)provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22178369)+1 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFB4104501)the Liaoning Binhai Laboratory(LBLG2024-08)。
文摘The production of liquid fuels from syngas can help alleviate energy supply challenges,support carbon neutrality,and address climate change.However,this process involves considerable complexity due to the interplay of multiple influencing factors,including feedstock characteristics,catalyst properties,and reaction conditions.To facilitate process optimization,we developed a machine learning model to predict CO conversion and C_(5+)selectivity based on key input descriptors,A dataset of 236 entries was compiled from existing literature,enabling data mining to identify the importance of reaction temperature,reduction degree,and cobalt loading.Analysis revealed that higher C_(5+)selectivity is achieved at lower temperatures(<240℃)and moderate cobalt loading(~20%).Additionally,it was found that excessively small cobalt particles(<6 nm)negatively impact C_(5+)selectivity due to increased methane formation and decreased active sites stability at the nanoscale.The proposed framework is entirely data-driven and interpretable,incorporating Permutation Importance(PI),Shapley Additive Explanations(SHAP),and Partial Dependence Plot(PDP),a game theory-based interpretation approach to isolate and analyze the effects of individual and paired descriptors,thereby offering valuable theoretical insights for guiding experimental research.
文摘A cDNAderived 200 bp fragment encoding a rabbit defensin NP1 mature peptide was ligated into the GUSless pBI121 to yield pBIC35NP1. Tobacco leaf discs were genetically transformed with an Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain harbouring pBIC35NP1. Northern blot analysis showed that the defensin NP1 expression cassette was normally transcribed in transgenic plants. Resistance tests demonstrated that expression of native defensin NP1 can confer partial resistance to the bacterial wilt pathogen, Ralstonia solanacearum.
文摘Three plasmid expression vectors containing modified hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) carrying pres epitopes were constructed. Transient expression after in vitro transfection in COS-M6 cells showed that under the transcriptional control of the human cytomegalovirus (CMV) immediate early promoter, fusion genes expressed the modified HBV envelope proteins which were efficiently secreted into culture medium and presented HBsAg, preS1 and preS2 antigenicity. DNA-based immunization with these plasmids carrying pres sequences induced anti-HBs antibody in BALB/c mice. The titers of anti-HBs antibody were higher than those appeared in mice immunized with plasmid carrying S gene only. DNA injection with plasmids containing preS1 sequences elicited also high titers of anti-preS1 antibody. Moreover, the antipreS1 antibodies were found to appear earlier than anti-HBs antibodies.
文摘The loess-paleosol sequence in China records abundant and valuable information on the global and regional climate changes. Biological record from the loess sequence is the most direct evidence on variation in pattern of paleo-atmospheric circulation and changes in winter and summer monsoon. A new record of climatic instability, which occurred in the Loess Plateau during the late glacial period, is presented. Through the study of terrestrial mollusks from three loess sequences, the authors intend to characterize the biological response process to rapid climate change and to learn the mechanisms driving the instable climate changes and the possible linkage in different regions. The result shows the striking consistent variability in the ratio records of three mollusk sequences of the late glacial, indicating apparent rapid climate fluctuations. Correlation of our three mollusk records with the oxygen isotopic records from Greenland ice cores and foraminiferal records from the Northeast Pacific Ocean
