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Ding X, Xu X, Cui Y, Kost G, Wang P, Yang Z. A fifty-locus phylogenetic analysis provides deep insights into the phylogeny of Tricholoma ( Tricholomataceae, Agaricales). PERSOONIA 2023; 50:1-26. [PMID: 38567264 PMCID: PMC10983840 DOI: 10.3767/persoonia.2023.50.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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As an ectomycorrhizal fungal genus that contains matsutake and other edible mushrooms, Tricholoma has great economic and ecological significance. However, the phylogenetic relationships within the genus remain unsettled. To clarify the infrageneric relationships of Tricholoma, including the identification of monophyletic subgenera and sections, three phylogenetic analyses were conducted employing single-locus (ITS), five-locus (ITS/ RPB2/EF-1α/MCM7/mtSSU) and 50-locus (45 single-copy orthologous genes plus the aforementioned ones) DNA nucleotide sequences. Our data indicated that ITS sequences could serve the species delimitation of Tricholoma in most cases and monophyletic groups recognition in some cases, and the five-locus dataset could resolve a section-level phylogeny of this genus, while the 50-locus dataset could clarify the delimitation of subgenera and settle the relationships among sections within this genus. A fifty-locus dataset was firstly employed to construct a robust phylogeny of Tricholoma. Based on this, a new infrageneric arrangement for the genus Tricholoma, with four subgenera, of which two are in accordance with the previous subgenera Pardinicutis and Sericeicutis, and eleven sections, is suggested. Subgenus Pardinicutis, occupying the basal position, only harbors sect. Pardinicutis, while the subg. Sericeicutis comprises sects. Lasciva and Sericella located at the sub-basal position with good support. Subgenus Terrea is newly erected here and consists of sect. Terrea, sect. Atrosquamosa and two as yet unnamed phylogenetic lineages. Besides an unnamed section-level lineage, subg. Tricholoma consists of sects. Genuina, Muscaria, Rigida, Tricholoma, Fucata and Matsutake, of which the two latter are newly proposed. The previously defined subg. Contextocutis is clustered within subg. Tricholoma and is a synonym of the latter. Tricholoma colossus, T. acerbum and their allies, which used to be allocated in sect. Megatricholoma (or genus Megatricholoma), are relocated to sect. Genuina since they form a strongly supported monophyletic group and share rusty or black spots on lamellae with other species in this section. Taxonomic descriptions of the new infrageneric taxa and a key to subgenera and sections of the genus Tricholoma are presented. Citation: Ding XX, Xu X, Cui YY, et al. 2023. A fifty-locus phylogenetic analysis provides deep insights into the phylogeny of Tricholoma (Tricholomataceae, Agaricales). Persoonia 50: 1-26. https://doi.org/10.3767/persoonia.2023.50.01.
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Xu X, Seet JE, Yap QV, Chao SS, Thong MKT, Wang DY, Ong YK. Latent class analysis of structured histopathology in prognosticating surgical outcomes of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in Singapore. Rhinology 2023:3079. [PMID: 37219028 DOI: 10.4193/rhin22.455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Structured histopathology profiling is recommended when reporting chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyp (CRSwNP) tissue. The objective of this study is to identify features in structured histopathology that predict outcome after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) in a cohort of CRSwNP patients from Singapore. METHODS Latent class analysis was performed on structured histopathology reports of 126 CRSwNP patients who had undergone FESS. Outcome measures were polyp recurrence, need for systemic corticosteroids, revision surgery or biologics, and disease control at 2 years post-FESS. RESULTS Three classes were identified. Class 1 was characterised by mild, predominantly lymphoplasmacytic inflammation. Class 2 comprised of 100 eosinophils/HPF, hyperplastic seromucinous glands, mucosal ulceration and mucin containing eosinophil aggregates and Charcot-Leyden crystals. Classes 2 and 3 were significantly associated with uncontrolled disease at 2 years post-FESS. Class 3 was additionally associated with the need for systemic corticosteroids. CONCLUSIONS Eosinophil count, degree of inflammation, predominant inflammatory type, hyperplastic seromucinous glands, mucosal ulceration and mucin containing eosinophil aggregates and Charcot-Leyden crystals predicted need for systemic corticosteroids and uncontrolled disease at 2 years post-FESS. The presence of >100 eosinophils/HPF should be reported, as this subset of tissue eosinophilia was associated with less favourable outcomes after FESS.
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Han XX, Li J, Sun RY, Li SH, Li J, Xu X. [Meta analysis of the prevalence and influencing factors of WMSDs among dentists in China]. ZHONGHUA LAO DONG WEI SHENG ZHI YE BING ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA LAODONG WEISHENG ZHIYEBING ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES 2023; 41:358-363. [PMID: 37248082 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20220801-00385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Objective: To explore the relevant factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among dentists through Meta analysis, providing a basis for the prevention and control of WMSDs among dentists. Methods: In April 2022, cross-sectional research literatures on the prevalence correlation of WMSDs among Chinese dentists were searched in databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, VIP, PubMed, Web of Science, and Em Base database. The search was conducted from the establishment of the database until April 2022, literatures were selected using keywords such as musculoskeletal disorders and dentists. To extract gender, age, length of service, disease classification and other related influencing factors as indicator, and prevalence was selected as the outcome indicator. After evaluating the quality of the literatures, RevMan 5.3 software was used to calculate the combined RD (95%CI) values of the included literatures. Results: A total of 15 articles were included, with a total sample size of 3646 people. Meta analysis results showed that the prevalence of WMSDs among dentists in China was 80%, and the top three parts of the incidence rates were 65% of the waist, 58% of the neck, and 50% of the back. Gender, age, length of service, region and disease classification all increased the risk of WMSDs, and the combined effect size were 75%, 78%, 71%, 77% and 82% respectively (P<0.05) . Conclusion: The occurrence of WMSDs among dentists in China is related to multiple factors such as gender, age, length of service and disease classification. The above risk factors should be taken into account in the workplace and preventive measures should be actively implemented to prolong the working life of dentists.
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Wang M, Zhang YH, Zhou X, Zhou XH, Xu HS, Liu ML, Li JG, Niu YF, Huang WJ, Yuan Q, Zhang S, Xu FR, Litvinov YA, Blaum K, Meisel Z, Casten RF, Cakirli RB, Chen RJ, Deng HY, Fu CY, Ge WW, Li HF, Liao T, Litvinov SA, Shuai P, Shi JY, Song YN, Sun MZ, Wang Q, Xing YM, Xu X, Yan XL, Yang JC, Yuan YJ, Zeng Q, Zhang M. Mass Measurement of Upper fp-Shell N=Z-2 and N=Z-1 Nuclei and the Importance of Three-Nucleon Force along the N=Z Line. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2023; 130:192501. [PMID: 37243656 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.130.192501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Using a novel method of isochronous mass spectrometry, the masses of ^{62}Ge, ^{64}As, ^{66}Se, and ^{70}Kr are measured for the first time, and the masses of ^{58}Zn, ^{61}Ga, ^{63}Ge, ^{65}As, ^{67}Se, ^{71}Kr, and ^{75}Sr are redetermined with improved accuracy. The new masses allow us to derive residual proton-neutron interactions (δV_{pn}) in the N=Z nuclei, which are found to decrease (increase) with increasing mass A for even-even (odd-odd) nuclei beyond Z=28. This bifurcation of δV_{pn} cannot be reproduced by the available mass models, nor is it consistent with expectations of a pseudo-SU(4) symmetry restoration in the fp shell. We performed ab initio calculations with a chiral three-nucleon force (3NF) included, which indicate the enhancement of the T=1 pn pairing over the T=0 pn pairing in this mass region, leading to the opposite evolving trends of δV_{pn} in even-even and odd-odd nuclei.
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Pang B, Liao C, Xu X, Yu L, Li R, Peng Q. Benzo[d]thiazole Based Wide Bandgap Donor Polymers Enable 19.54% Efficiency Organic Solar Cells Along with Desirable Batch-to-Batch Reproducibility and General Applicability. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300631. [PMID: 36870079 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The limited selection pool of high-performance wide bandgap (WBG) polymer donors is a bottleneck problem of the nonfullerene acceptor (NFA) based organic solar cells (OSCs) that impedes the further improvement of their photovoltaic performances. Herein, a series of new WBG polymers, namely PH-BTz, PS-BTz, PF-BTz, and PCl-BTz, are developed by using the bicyclic difluoro-benzo[d]thiazole (BTz) as the acceptor block and benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene (BDT) derivatives as the donor units. By introducing S, F, and Cl atoms to the alkylthienyl sidechains on BDT, the resulting polymers exhibit lowered energy levels and enhanced aggregation properties. The fluorinated PBTz-F not only exhibits a low-lying HOMO level, but also has stronger face-on packing order and results in more uniform fibril-like interpenetrating networks in the related PF-BTz:L8-BO blend. A high-power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 18.57% is achieved. Moreover, PBTz-F also exhibits a good batch-to-batch reproducibility and general applicability. In addition, ternary blend OSCs based on the host PBTz-F:L8-BO blend and PM6 guest donor exhibits a further enhanced PCE of 19.54%, which is among the highest values of OSCs.
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Pohl T, Sun YL, Obertelli A, Lee J, Gómez-Ramos M, Ogata K, Yoshida K, Cai BS, Yuan CX, Brown BA, Baba H, Beaumel D, Corsi A, Gao J, Gibelin J, Gillibert A, Hahn KI, Isobe T, Kim D, Kondo Y, Kobayashi T, Kubota Y, Li P, Liang P, Liu HN, Liu J, Lokotko T, Marqués FM, Matsuda Y, Motobayashi T, Nakamura T, Orr NA, Otsu H, Panin V, Park SY, Sakaguchi S, Sasano M, Sato H, Sakurai H, Shimizu Y, Stefanescu AI, Stuhl L, Suzuki D, Togano Y, Tudor D, Uesaka T, Wang H, Xu X, Yang ZH, Yoneda K, Zenihiro J. Multiple Mechanisms in Proton-Induced Nucleon Removal at ∼100 MeV/Nucleon. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2023; 130:172501. [PMID: 37172241 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.130.172501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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We report on the first proton-induced single proton- and neutron-removal reactions from the neutron-deficient ^{14}O nucleus with large Fermi-surface asymmetry S_{n}-S_{p}=18.6 MeV at ∼100 MeV/nucleon, a widely used energy regime for rare-isotope studies. The measured inclusive cross sections and parallel momentum distributions of the ^{13}N and ^{13}O residues are compared to the state-of-the-art reaction models, with nuclear structure inputs from many-body shell-model calculations. Our results provide the first quantitative contributions of multiple reaction mechanisms including the quasifree knockout, inelastic scattering, and nucleon transfer processes. It is shown that the inelastic scattering and nucleon transfer, usually neglected at such energy regime, contribute about 50% and 30% to the loosely bound proton and deeply bound neutron removal, respectively. These multiple reaction mechanisms should be considered in analyses of inclusive one-nucleon removal cross sections measured at intermediate energies for quantitative investigation of single-particle strengths and correlations in atomic nuclei.
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Hao S, Xu X, Yu L, Peng S, Xia J, Xie Y, Duan C, Wu H, Li R, Peng Q. Saddle-Shaped Third Component with Out-of-Plane Electrostatic Dipole for Realizing High-Performance Photovoltaic Donor Terpolymers. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2301732. [PMID: 37060332 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Terpolymer fabrication is an effective methodology for molecular engineering and generating high-performance organic photovoltaic materials to construct highly efficient polymer solar cells. Modification of the polymer PM6 by incorporating a third component resulting in the formation of a ternary copolymer is reported to outperform PM6 in achieving enhanced device performances. However, one of the major challenges in constructing high-performance terpolymers is to counter the molecular disorder caused by the backbone entropy induced by the third moiety. In this work, double B←N bridged bipyridine (BNBP) is used as the third component, which possesses a strong out-of-plane electrostatic dipole owing to the saddle-shaped B←N fused ring structure. The out-of-plane dipole moment introduced in the modified PM6 terpolymer can be used as a means for tuning and optimizing the nanostructures of the blended films. The prepared PM6-BNBP-4 blend polymer with 4% of the benzodithiophene dione monomers replaced by BNBP results in excellent power conversion efficiency of 19.13%. This work demonstrates that the out-of-plane electrostatic dipole moment in saddle-shaped molecules is valuable for achieving high-performance organic photovoltaic donor materials.
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Ma Y, Yelton J, Tanida K, Adachi I, Ahn JK, Aihara H, Al Said S, Asner DM, Atmacan H, Aushev T, Ayad R, Babu V, Bahinipati S, Banerjee S, Behera P, Belous K, Bennett J, Bessner M, Bhuyan B, Bilka T, Biswas D, Bobrov A, Bodrov D, Borah J, Bozek A, Bračko M, Branchini P, Browder TE, Budano A, Campajola M, Červenkov D, Chang MC, Chen A, Cheon BG, Chilikin K, Cho HE, Cho K, Cho SJ, Choi SK, Choi Y, Choudhury S, Cinabro D, Das S, De Nardo G, De Pietro G, Dhamija R, Di Capua F, Dingfelder J, Doležal Z, Dong TV, Epifanov D, Ferber T, Ferlewicz D, Fulsom BG, Garg R, Gaur V, Garmash A, Giri A, Goldenzweig P, Golob B, Graziani E, Gudkova K, Hadjivasiliou C, Halder S, Hayasaka K, Hayashii H, Hedges MT, Hou WS, Hsu CL, Inami K, Ipsita N, Ishikawa A, Itoh R, Iwasaki M, Jacobs WW, Jang EJ, Jia S, Jin Y, Kaliyar AB, Kang KH, Kawasaki T, Kiesling C, Kim CH, Kim DY, Kim YK, Kinoshita K, Kodyš P, Korobov A, Korpar S, Kovalenko E, Križan P, Krokovny P, Kumar R, Kumara K, Kwon YJ, Lam T, Lange JS, Lee SC, Lewis P, Li LK, Li Y, Li Gioi L, Libby J, Lieret K, Lin YR, Liventsev D, Luo T, Masuda M, Matsuda T, Matvienko D, Maurya SK, Meier F, Merola M, Metzner F, Miyabayashi K, Mohanty GB, Mussa R, Nakamura I, Nakano T, Nakao M, Natkaniec Z, Natochii A, Nayak L, Nayak M, Nisar NK, Nishida S, Ogawa S, Ono H, Oskin P, Pakhlov P, Pakhlova G, Pardi S, Park H, Park J, Patra S, Paul S, Pestotnik R, Piilonen LE, Podobnik T, Prencipe E, Prim MT, Rostomyan A, Rout N, Russo G, Sandilya S, Santelj L, Savinov V, Schnell G, Schueler J, Schwanda C, Seino Y, Senyo K, Sevior ME, Shan W, Shapkin M, Sharma C, Shen CP, Shiu JG, Simon F, Sokolov A, Solovieva E, Starič M, Sumihama M, Sumiyoshi T, Sutcliffe W, Takizawa M, Tamponi U, Tenchini F, Uchida M, Uehara S, Uglov T, Unno Y, Uno K, Uno S, Urquijo P, Usov Y, Vahsen SE, van Tonder R, Varner G, Vinokurova A, Vossen A, Wang D, Wang MZ, Watanabe M, Watanuki S, Werbycka O, Won E, Xu X, Yabsley BD, Yan W, Yang SB, Yin JH, Yuan CZ, Yuan L, Zhang ZP, Zhilich V, Zhukova V. First Observation of Λπ^{+} and Λπ^{-} Signals near the K[over ¯]N(I=1) Mass Threshold in Λ_{c}^{+}→Λπ^{+}π^{+}π^{-} Decay. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2023; 130:151903. [PMID: 37115880 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.130.151903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Using the data sample of 980 fb^{-1} collected with the Belle detector operating at the KEKB asymmetric-energy e^{+}e^{-} collider, we present the results of an investigation of the Λπ^{+} and Λπ^{-} invariant mass distributions looking for substructure in the decay Λ_{c}^{+}→Λπ^{+}π^{+}π^{-}. We find a significant signal in each mass distribution. When interpreted as resonances, we find for the Λπ^{+} (Λπ^{-}) combination a mass of 1434.3±0.6(stat)±0.9(syst) MeV/c^{2} [1438.5±0.9(stat)±2.5(syst) MeV/c^{2}], an intrinsic width of 11.5±2.8(stat)±5.3(syst) MeV/c^{2} [33.0±7.5(stat)±23.6(syst) MeV/c^{2}] with a significance of 7.5σ (6.2σ). As these two signals are very close to the K[over ¯]N threshold, we also investigate the possibility of a K[over ¯]N cusp, and find that we cannot discriminate between these two interpretations due to the limited size of the data sample.
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Mao K, Borel C, Ansar M, Jolly A, Makrythanasis P, Froehlich C, Iwaszkiewicz J, Wang B, Xu X, Li Q, Blanc X, Zhu H, Chen Q, Jin F, Ankamreddy H, Singh S, Zhang H, Wang X, Chen P, Ranza E, Paracha SA, Shah SF, Guida V, Piceci-Sparascio F, Melis D, Dallapiccola B, Digilio MC, Novelli A, Magliozzi M, Fadda MT, Streff H, Machol K, Lewis RA, Zoete V, Squeo GM, Prontera P, Mancano G, Gori G, Mariani M, Selicorni A, Psoni S, Fryssira H, Douzgou S, Marlin S, Biskup S, De Luca A, Merla G, Zhao S, Cox TC, Groves AK, Lupski JR, Zhang Q, Zhang YB, Antonarakis SE. FOXI3 pathogenic variants cause one form of craniofacial microsomia. Nat Commun 2023; 14:2026. [PMID: 37041148 PMCID: PMC10090152 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37703-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023] Open
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Craniofacial microsomia (CFM; also known as Goldenhar syndrome), is a craniofacial developmental disorder of variable expressivity and severity with a recognizable set of abnormalities. These birth defects are associated with structures derived from the first and second pharyngeal arches, can occur unilaterally and include ear dysplasia, microtia, preauricular tags and pits, facial asymmetry and other malformations. The inheritance pattern is controversial, and the molecular etiology of this syndrome is largely unknown. A total of 670 patients belonging to unrelated pedigrees with European and Chinese ancestry with CFM, are investigated. We identify 18 likely pathogenic variants in 21 probands (3.1%) in FOXI3. Biochemical experiments on transcriptional activity and subcellular localization of the likely pathogenic FOXI3 variants, and knock-in mouse studies strongly support the involvement of FOXI3 in CFM. Our findings indicate autosomal dominant inheritance with reduced penetrance, and/or autosomal recessive inheritance. The phenotypic expression of the FOXI3 variants is variable. The penetrance of the likely pathogenic variants in the seemingly dominant form is reduced, since a considerable number of such variants in affected individuals were inherited from non-affected parents. Here we provide suggestive evidence that common variation in the FOXI3 allele in trans with the pathogenic variant could modify the phenotypic severity and accounts for the incomplete penetrance.
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Wu Q, Li Z, Zhang Y, Luo K, Xu X, Li J, Peng X, Zhou X. Cyclic di-AMP Rescues Porphyromonas gingivalis-Aggravated Atherosclerosis. J Dent Res 2023:220345231162344. [PMID: 37029659 DOI: 10.1177/00220345231162344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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Growing evidence demonstrates the relationship between periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. The periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) has been shown to contribute to the progression of atherosclerosis. Cyclic diadenylate monophosphate (c-di-AMP) has been widely studied as an immune adjuvant for tumor immunotherapy, given its ability to activate the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) and regulate trained immunity. This study sought to elucidate the role of c-di-AMP in Pg-associated atherosclerosis. Periodontitis and atherosclerosis mouse models were established by ligature application around maxillary second molars and feeding ApoE knockout mice with a high-fat diet. We found that periodontitis and atherosclerosis were more severe in mice exposed to Pg than mice that underwent ligature placement only, while prophylactic treatment with c-di-AMP activated trained immunity and elicited significant alleviation of alveolar bone resorption, as well as reduced blood lipid levels and atherosclerotic plaque accumulation. After 3 mo of intervention, c-di-AMP limited the elevation of cytokines interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, tumor necrosis factor α, and interferon β; extracellular matrix remodeling enzymes MMP-2 and MMP-9; and adhesion molecules ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 gene expression. The mechanism underlying Pg-aggravated atherosclerosis may be attributed to changes in microbiota composition in oral and aortic plaques and excess inflammatory response, whereas c-di-AMP could prevent the effects of Pg infection due to its potential ability to activate trained immunity and regulate microecological balance. Our findings suggest a positive role of c-di-AMP in alleviating Pg-aggravated atherosclerosis by regulating the immune response and influencing the local microenvironment.
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Zhou BW, Zhang J, Ye XB, Liu GX, Xu X, Wang J, Liu ZH, Zhou L, Liao ZY, Yao HB, Xu S, Shi JJ, Shen X, Yu XH, Hu ZW, Lin HJ, Chen CT, Qiu XG, Dong C, Zhang JX, Yu RC, Yu P, Jin KJ, Meng QB, Long YW. Octahedral Distortion and Displacement-Type Ferroelectricity with Switchable Photovoltaic Effect in a 3d^{3}-Electron Perovskite System. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2023; 130:146101. [PMID: 37084444 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.130.146101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Because of the half-filled t_{2g}-electron configuration, the BO_{6} octahedral distortion in a 3d^{3} perovskite system is usually very limited. In this Letter, a perovskitelike oxide Hg_{0.75}Pb_{0.25}MnO_{3} (HPMO) with a 3d^{3} Mn^{4+} state was synthesized by using high pressure and high temperature methods. This compound exhibits an unusually large octahedral distortion enhanced by approximately 2 orders of magnitude compared with that observed in other 3d^{3} perovskite systems like RCr^{3+}O_{3} (R=rare earth). Essentially different from centrosymmetric HgMnO_{3} and PbMnO_{3}, the A-site doped HPMO presents a polar crystal structure with the space group Ama2 and a substantial spontaneous electric polarization (26.5 μC/cm^{2} in theory) arising from the off-center displacements of A- and B-site ions. More interestingly, a prominent net photocurrent and switchable photovoltaic effect with a sustainable photoresponse were observed in the current polycrystalline HPMO. This Letter provides an exceptional d^{3} material system which shows unusually large octahedral distortion and displacement-type ferroelectricity violating the "d^{0}-ness" rule.
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Zhao Y, Ruan X, Cheng J, Xu X, Gu M, Mueck AO. PGRMC1 promotes triple-negative breast cancer cell growth via suppressing ferroptosis. Climacteric 2023; 26:135-142. [PMID: 36724820 DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2023.2170225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most malignant form of breast cancer with increasing incidence and mortality worldwide. The progesterone receptor membrane component-1 (PGRMC1) is a well-identified hormone receptor with unknown functions in TNBC. The current study aims to explore the involvement of PGRMC1 in regulation of glutathione metabolism and ferroptosis during development of TNBC, providing new therapy options for TNBC patients. METHODS Bioinformatic analysis, cell proliferation assay, western blot assay and other biochemistry methods were performed in TNBC cells. RESULTS Our results revealed that the expression of PGRMC1 is higher in TNBC than the other subtypes of breast cancer. Interestingly, as an iron binding protein, increased PGRMC1 expression in TNBC cells leads to resistance to ferroptosis inducer. On the contrary, silenced PGRMC1 expression enhanced sensitivity of MDA-MB231 cells to Erastin. Mechanistically, overexpression of PGRMC1 decreased the intracellular free iron concentration, which was reduced by AG205 treatment. CONCLUSIONS PGRMC1 increases the possibility of TNBC development through binding to intracellular iron and suppressing ferroptosis, providing the molecular basis of combined treatment for TNBC.
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Pang B, Liao C, Xu X, Peng S, Xia J, Guo Y, Xie Y, Chen Y, Duan C, Wu H, Li R, Peng Q. BN-Bond-Embedded Triplet Terpolymers with Small Singlet-Triplet Energy Gaps for Suppressing Non-Radiative Recombination and Improving Blend Morphology in Organic Solar Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2211871. [PMID: 36731510 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Suppressing the photon energy loss (Eloss ), especially the non-radiative loss, is of importance to further improve the device performance of organic solar cells (OSCs). However, typical π-conjugated semiconductors possess a large singlet-triplet energy gap (ΔEST ), leading to a lower triplet state than charge transfer state and contributing to a non-radiative loss channel of the photocurrent by the triplet state. Herein, a series of triplet polymer donors are developed by introducing a BNIDT block into the PM6 polymer backbone. The high electron affinity of BNIDT and the opposite resonance effect of the BN bond in BNIDT results in a lowered highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and a largely reduced ΔEST . Moreover, the morphology of the active blends is also optimized by fine-tuning the BNIDT content. Therefore, non-radiative recombination via the terminal triplet loss channels and morphology traps is effectively suppressed. The PNB-3 (with 3% BNIDT):L8-BO device exhibits both small ΔEST and optimized morphology, favoring more efficient charge transfer and transport. Finally, the simultaneously enhanced Voc of 0.907 V, Jsc of 26.59 mA cm-2 , and FF of 78.86% contribute to a champion PCE of 19.02%. Therefore, introducing BN bonds into benchmark polymers is a possible avenue toward higher-performance of OSCs.
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Sun M, Yong-Jian Z, Zhou Y, Zhu X, Yang Y, Cheng C, Mei K, Li X, Liu C, Xu X, Sun K, Jing Z. Percutaneous Transluminal Pulmonary Angioplasty for Takayasu Arteritis-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension: A Systemic Review and Single-Arm Meta-Analysis. J Heart Lung Transplant 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2023.02.863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Chen H, Hu Y, Fan Y, Wu G, Cang S, Yang Y, Yang N, Ma R, Jing G, Liu A, Xu X, Tang S, Cheng Y, Yu Y, Wu YL. 22P Adding anlotinib in gradual or local progression on first-line EGFR-TKIs for advanced non-small cell lung cancer: A single-arm, multicenter, phase II trial. J Thorac Oncol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s1556-0864(23)00276-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Tan S, Zhou X, Xu X, Lu Y, Zeng X, Wu Q, Wang Y. Diagnostic Performance of High-Resolution Vessel Wall MR Imaging Combined with TOF-MRA in the Follow-up of Intracranial Vertebrobasilar Dissecting Aneurysms after Reconstructive Endovascular Treatment. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2023; 44:453-459. [PMID: 36958804 PMCID: PMC10084898 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Few studies have reported the utility of high-resolution vessel wall MR imaging in the follow-up of endovascularly treated vertebrobasilar dissecting aneurysms. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of high-resolution vessel wall MR imaging combined with TOF-MRA in the follow-up of intracranial vertebrobasilar dissecting aneurysms after reconstructive endovascular treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with intracranial vertebrobasilar dissecting aneurysms with reconstructive endovascular treatment and followed up with TOF-MRA, high-resolution vessel wall MR imaging, and DSA were included. With DSA as the criterion standard, the diagnostic performance of TOF-MRA, high-resolution vessel wall MR imaging, and high-resolution vessel wall MR imaging combined with TOF-MRA in the evaluation of aneurysm occlusion status and parent artery patency was assessed. Visualization of the stented artery on TOF-MRA and high-resolution vessel wall MR imaging was rated on a 5-point scale. RESULTS Twenty-seven patients with 29 aneurysms were included. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of TOF-MRA, high-resolution vessel wall MR imaging, and high-resolution vessel wall MR imaging combined with TOF-MRA for diagnosing aneurysm remnants were 80.0%, 100.0%, 100.0%, and 82.4%; 53.3%, 100.0%, 100.0%, and 66.7%; and 93.3%, 100.0%, 100.0%, and 93.3%, respectively. For the visualization of the stented artery, the mean score of high-resolution vessel wall MR imaging was significantly higher than that of TOF-MRA (4.88 [SD, 0.32] versus 2.53 [SD, 1.25], P < .001). In the evaluation of parent artery patency (normal or pathologic), whereas TOF-MRA had a sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of 100.0%, 8.0%, 14.8%, and 100.0%, respectively, high-resolution vessel wall MR imaging was completely consistent with the DSA. CONCLUSIONS High-resolution vessel wall MR imaging combined with TOF-MRA at 3T showed good diagnostic performance in the follow-up of intracranial vertebrobasilar dissecting aneurysms after reconstructive endovascular treatment.
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Meng H, Jing W, Xu X, Yu L, Peng Q. Nickel(II) Nitrate Hole‐Transporting Layers for Single‐Junction Bulk Heterojunction Organic Solar Cells with a Record 19.02% Efficiency. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202301958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Meng H, Jing W, Xu X, Yu L, Peng Q. Nickel(II) Nitrate Hole-Transporting Layers for Single-Junction Bulk Heterojunction Organic Solar Cells with a Record 19.02% Efficiency. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202301958. [PMID: 36930826 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202301958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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A facile strategy was developed here to improve the film quality of nickel-based hole transporting layer (HTL) for efficient organic solar cell (OSC) applications. To prevent the agglomeration of Ni(NO3)2 during film deposition, acetylacetonate was added into the precursor solution, which led to the formation of an amorphous and glass-like state. After thermal annealing (TA) treatment, the film-forming ability could be further improved. The additional UV-ozone (UVO) treatment continuously improved the film quality and increased the work function and conductivity of such HTL. The resulting TA & UVO modified Ni(NO3)2 & Hacac HTL produced highly efficient organic solar cells with exciting power conversion efficiencies of 18.42% and 19.02% for PM6:BTP-eC9 and D18:BTP-Th devices, respectively, much higher than the control PEDOT:PSS devices.
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Xu X, Li Y, Du L, Huang W. Inverse Design of Nanophotonic Devices Using Generative Adversarial Networks with the Sim-NN Model and Self-Attention Mechanism. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:634. [PMID: 36985041 PMCID: PMC10056754 DOI: 10.3390/mi14030634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The inverse design method based on a generative adversarial network (GAN) combined with a simulation neural network (sim-NN) and the self-attention mechanism is proposed in order to improve the efficiency of GAN for designing nanophotonic devices. The sim-NN can guide the model to produce more accurate device designs via the spectrum comparison, whereas the self-attention mechanism can help to extract detailed features of the spectrum by exploring their global interconnections. The nanopatterned power splitter with a 2 μm × 2 μm interference region is designed as an example to obtain the average high transmission (>94%) and low back-reflection (<0.5%) over the broad wavelength range of 1200~1650 nm. As compared to other models, this method can produce larger proportions of high figure-of-merit devices with various desired power-splitting ratios.
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Xu X, Jing W, Meng H, Guo Y, Yu L, Li R, Peng Q. Sequential Deposition of Multicomponent Bulk Heterojunctions Increases Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2208997. [PMID: 36650665 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Constructing tandem and multi-blend organic solar cells (OSCs) is an effective way to overcome the absorption limitations of conventional single-junction devices. However, these methods inevitably require tedious multilayer deposition or complicated morphology-optimization procedures. Herein, sequential deposition is utilized as an effective and simple method to fabricate multicomponent OSCs with a double-bulk heterojunction (BHJ) structure of the active layer to further improve photovoltaic performance. Two efficient donor-acceptor pairs, D18-Cl:BTP-eC9 and PM6:L8-BO, are sequentially deposited to form the D18-Cl:BTP-eC9/PM6:L8-BO double-BHJ active layer. In these double-BHJ OSCs, light absorption is significantly improved, and optimal morphology is also retained without requiring a more complicated morphology optimization involved in quaternary blends. Compared to the quaternary blend devices, energy loss (Eloss ) is also reduced by rationally matching each donor with an appropriate acceptor. Consequently, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) is improved from 18.25% for D18-Cl:BTP-eC9 and 18.69% for PM6:L8-BO based binary blend OSCs to 19.61% for the double-BHJ OSCs. In contrast, a D18-Cl:PM6:L8-BO:BTP-eC9 quaternary blend of OSCs exhibited a dramatically reduced PCE of 15.83%. These results demonstrate that a double-BHJ strategy, with a relatively simple processing procedure, can potentially enhance the device performance of OSCs and lead to more widespread use.
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Duan YN, Peng YQ, Xu X, Shi XL, Peng CX. Positive correlation between NLR and PLR in 10,458 patients with endometriosis in reproductive age in China. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2023; 27:2002-2010. [PMID: 36930499 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202303_31566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), which can be easily measured from whole blood counts, are composite reflections of significant inflammatory response pathways. However, the relationship between PLR and NLR in patients with ovarian endometriosis is only partially supported by clinical evidence. This study aimed at identifying useful markers for early diagnosis by examining the relationship between PLR and NLR in patients with ovarian endometriosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between June 2015 and December 2022, we gathered clinical data of 10,458 endometriosis patients who visited the Gynecology Division of the Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University. All statistical analyses were performed using the R statistical package. RESULTS The results of the univariate analysis, smoothed curve fitting, multiple regression analysis, and subgroup analysis revealed that NLR was always positively correlated with PLR. Further analysis based on the curve fitting threshold effect revealed a significant positive correlation between NLR and PLR when NLR < 2.07 (β: 34.49). Furthermore, when NLR > 2.07, there was a significant positive correlation between NLR and PLR (β: 16.93). CONCLUSIONS The finding that NLR and PLR have a positive correlation confirms that inflammation plays a role in the pathogenesis of ovarian endometriosis. Therefore, PLR and NLR could be used as new biomarkers for the diagnosis of endometriosis.
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Deng M, Xu X, Duan Y, Yu L, Li R, Peng Q. Y-Type Non-Fullerene Acceptors with Outer Branched Side Chains and Inner Cyclohexane Side Chains for 19.36% Efficiency Polymer Solar Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2210760. [PMID: 36599710 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202210760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Raising the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) energy level of Y-type non-fullerene acceptors can increase the open-circuit voltage (Voc ) and thus the photovoltaic performance of the current top performing polymer solar cells (PSCs). One of the viable routes is demonstrated by the successful Y6 derivative of L8-BO with the branched alkyl chains at the outer side. This will introduce steric hindrance and reduce intermolecular aggregation, thus open up the bandgap and raise the LUMO energy level. To take further advantages of the steric hindrance influence on optoelectronic properties of Y6 derivatives, two Y-type non-fullerene acceptors of BTP-Cy-4F and BTP-Cy-4Cl are designed and synthesized by adopting outer branched side chains and inner cyclohexane side chains. An outstanding Voc of 0.937 V is achieved in the D18:BTP-Cy-4F binary blend devices along with a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 18.52%. With the addition of BTP-eC9 to extend the absorption spectral coverage, a remarkable PCE of 19.36% is realized finally in the related ternary blend devices, which is one of the highest values for single-junction PSCs at present. The results illustrate the great potential of cyclohexane side chains in constructing high-performance non-fullerene acceptors and their PSCs.
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Wang D, Bao K, Liu J, Ma W, Wang R, Xu X, Sun N, QIN X. WCN23-0712 PERITONEAL DIALYSIS-RELATED PERITONITIS DOMINATED BY PANDRUG-RESISTANT KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE: A CASE REPORT. Kidney Int Rep 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2023.02.796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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Yang L, Wang ZA, Geng R, Deng H, Niu S, Zuo H, Weng S, He J, Xu X. White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) Inhibits Hippo Signaling and Activates Yki To Promote Its Infection in Penaeus vannamei. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0236322. [PMID: 36475933 PMCID: PMC9927087 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02363-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) is a serious threat to shrimp aquaculture, especially Pacific white shrimp, Penaeus vannamei, the most farmed shrimp in the world. Activation of the Hippo-Yki signaling pathway, characterized by the intracellular Hippo-Wts kinase cascade reactions and the phosphorylation and cytoplasmic retention of Yki, is widely involved in various life activities. The current work established the fundamental structure and signal transduction profile of the Hippo-Yki pathway in P. vannamei and further investigated its role in viral infection. We demonstrated that WSSV promoted the dephosphorylation and nuclear translocation of Yki, suggesting that Hippo signaling is impaired and Yki is activated after WSSV infection in shrimp. In vivo, Yki gene silencing suppressed WSSV infection, while Hippo and Wts silencing promoted it, indicating a positive role of Hippo signaling in antiviral response. Further analyses showed that Yki suppressed Dorsal pathway activation and inhibited hemocyte apoptosis in WSSV-infected shrimp, while Hippo and Wts showed opposite effects, which contributed to the role of Hippo signaling in WSSV infection. Therefore, the current study suggests that WSSV annexes Yki to favor its infection in shrimp by inhibiting Hippo signaling. IMPORTANCE White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) is one of the most harmful viral pathogens to shrimp. The pathological mechanism of WSSV infection remains unclear to date. The Hippo-Yki signaling pathway is important for various biological processes and is extensively involved in mammalian immunity, but little is known about its role in infectious diseases in invertebrates. Based on revealing the fundamental structure of the shrimp Hippo pathway, this study investigated its implication in the pathogenesis of WSSV disease. We demonstrated that WSSV enhanced Yki activation by inhibiting Hippo signaling in shrimp. The activated Yki promoted WSSV infection by inhibiting hemocyte apoptosis and suppressing the activation of Dorsal, an NF-κB family member in shrimp that is critical for regulating antiviral response. Therefore, this study suggests that WSSV can hijack the Hippo-Yki signaling pathway to favor its infection in shrimp.
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Malusà E, Vassilev N, Neri D, Xu X. Editorial: Plant root interaction with associated microbiomes to improve plant resiliency and crop biodiversity, volume II. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1143657. [PMID: 36866362 PMCID: PMC9971992 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1143657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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