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Hu LL, Liao MH, Liu YX, Xing CH, Nong LL, Yang FL, Sun SC. Loss of AMPK activity induces organelle dysfunction and oxidative stress during oocyte aging. Biol Direct 2024; 19:29. [PMID: 38654312 PMCID: PMC11036640 DOI: 10.1186/s13062-024-00471-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Oocyte quality is critical for the mammalian reproduction due to its necessity on fertilization and early development. During aging, the declined oocytes showing with organelle dysfunction and oxidative stress lead to infertility. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a serine/threonine protein kinase which is important for energy homeostasis for metabolism. Little is known about the potential relationship between AMPK with oocyte aging. RESULTS In present study we reported that AMPK was related with low quality of oocytes under post ovulatory aging and the potential mechanism. We showed the altered AMPK level during aging and inhibition of AMPK activity induced mouse oocyte maturation defect. Further analysis indicated that similar with its upstream regulator PKD1, AMPK could reduce ROS level to avoid oxidative stress in oocytes, and this might be due to its regulation on mitochondria function, since loss of AMPK activity induced abnormal distribution, reduced ATP production and mtDNA copy number of mitochondria. Besides, we also found that the ER and Golgi apparatus distribution was aberrant after AMPK inhibition, and enhanced lysosome function was also observed. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, these data indicated that AMPK is important for the organelle function to reduce oxidative stress during oocyte meiotic maturation.
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- Lin-Lin Hu
- Key Laboratory of Research on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High Incidence Diseases in Western Guangxi, Reproductive Medicine, Guangxi Medical and Health Key Discipline Construction Project, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Key Laboratory of Research on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High Incidence Diseases in Western Guangxi, Reproductive Medicine, Guangxi Medical and Health Key Discipline Construction Project, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Research on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High Incidence Diseases in Western Guangxi, Reproductive Medicine, Guangxi Medical and Health Key Discipline Construction Project, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Industrial College of Biomedicine and Health Industry, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, 533000, Baise, Guangxi, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, 210095, Nanjing, China.
- Industrial College of Biomedicine and Health Industry, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, 533000, Baise, Guangxi, China.
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Shah S, Ilyas M, Bian S, Yang FL. Discussion: Harnessing microbiome-mediated adaptations in insect pollinators to mitigate climate change impact on crop pollination. Sci Total Environ 2024; 915:170145. [PMID: 38242478 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Insect pollinators, vital for agriculture and biodiversity, face escalating threats from climate change. We argue and explore the pivotal role of the microbiomes in shaping adaptations of insect pollinator resilience amid climate-induced challenges (climate change and habitat alteration). Examining diverse taxonomic groups, we unravel the interplay between insect physiology, microbiomes, and adaptive mechanisms. Climate-driven alterations in microbiomes impact insect health, behavior, and plant interactions, posing significant effects on agricultural ecosystems. We propose harnessing microbiome-mediated adaptations as a strategic approach to mitigate climate change impacts on crop pollination. Insights into insect-pollinator microbiomes offer transformative avenues for sustainable agriculture, including probiotic interventions (use of EM PROBIOTIC) and microbiome engineering (such as engineering gut bacteria) to induce immune responses and enhanced pollination services. Integrating microbiome insights into conservation practices elucidates strategies for preserving pollinator habitats, optimizing agricultural landscapes, and developing policies to safeguard pollinator health in the face of environmental changes. Finally, we stress interdisciplinary collaboration and the urgency of understanding pollinator microbiome dynamics under climate change in future research.
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- Sakhawat Shah
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070 Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Forest Ecology, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 666316 Menglun, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Department of Gardening and Horticulture, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Menglun, Mengla, Yunnan 666303, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070 Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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Shah S, Zhang FR, Ge YW, Elgizawy KK, Wu G, Shi CM, Wang XP, Yang FL. Microcapsules of mesoporous silica and cyclodextrin modified loaded with nonanal and decanal for effective control of Sitotroga cerealella in grain storage environments. Pest Manag Sci 2024. [PMID: 38411319 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND The Angoumois grain moth, Sitotroga cerealella, is a destructive pest of maize, wheat, and rice, causing economic losses and threatening food security. This study aimed to develop and characterize microcapsules of mesoporous silica nanospheres (MSN) and cyclodextrin-modified mesoporous silica nanospheres (CDMSN) containing two aldehydes, nonanal and decanal, found in plant essential oils, to assess their attractiveness to S. cerealella populations. RESULTS Microcapsules with 2:1 ratio of nonanal and decanal exhibited an average encapsulation efficiency of 39.82% for MSN loaded with nonanal and decanal (MSN-ND) and 46.10% for CDMSN loaded with nonanal and decanal (CDMSN-ND). They have an elliptical shape with particle sizes of 115 nm for MSN and 175 nm for CDMSN. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis revealed in vitro release of nonanal in MSN at 96.24% and decanal at 96.42% by the 36th day. CDMSN showed releases of 93.83% for nonanal and 93.74% for decanal by the 50th day. CDMSN-ND attracted adult S. cerealella for 43 days, while MSN-ND remained effective for 29 days. In mass trapping assays in simulated grain warehouse, both MSN-ND and CDMSN-ND trapped over 50% of the adult population within 7 days, significantly reducing grain infestation rates below 10% by inhibiting F1 adult emergence. At temperatures ranging from 20 °C to 35 °C, both microcapsules exhibited significant and effective attraction rates for S. cerealella. Stored wheat seeds treated with CDMSN and CDMSN-ND over 1 year showed no significant differences in key germination parameters. CONCLUSION Microencapsulated nonanal and decanal offer a promising, sustainable approach for controlling S. cerealella infestation in stored grains, contributing to global food security. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Sakhawat Shah
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- College of Horticulture and Forestry, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, P. R. China
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Luo X, Wei J, Yang FL, Pang XX, Shi F, Wei YX, Liao BY, Wang JL. Retraction Note: Exosomal lncRNA HNF1A-AS1 affects cisplatin resistance in cervical cancer cells through regulating microRNA-34b/TUFT1 axis. Cancer Cell Int 2024; 24:39. [PMID: 38238822 PMCID: PMC10795304 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-024-03217-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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- Xiaoqiong Luo
- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Zhongshan Second Road 18th, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Zhongshan Second Road 18th, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, People's Republic of China
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- Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, People's Republic of China
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- Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Zhongshan Second Road 18th, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Zhongshan Second Road 18th, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Zhongshan Second Road 18th, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China.
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Shah S, Elgizawy KK, Wu MY, Yao H, Yan WH, Li Y, Wang XP, Wu G, Yang FL. Diallyl Trisulfide Causes Male Infertility with Oligoasthenoteratospermia in Sitotroga cerealella through the Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway. Cells 2023; 12:2507. [PMID: 37887351 PMCID: PMC10605923 DOI: 10.3390/cells12202507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Essential oils extracted from plant sources along with their biologically active components may have negative effects on insects. Diallyl trisulfide (DAT) is an active component of garlic essential oil, and it exhibits multi-targeted activity against many organisms. Previously we reported that DAT induces male infertility and leads to apyrene and eupyrene sperm dysfunction in Sitotroga cerealella. In this study, we conducted an analysis of testis-specific RNA-Seq data and identified 449 downregulated genes and 60 upregulated genes in the DAT group compared to the control group. The downregulated genes were significantly enriched in the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. Furthermore, DAT caused a significant reduction in mRNA expression of proteasome regulatory subunit particles required for ATP-dependent degradation of ubiquitinated proteins as well as decreased the expression profile of proteasome core particles, including β1, β2, and β5. Sperm physiological analysis showed that DAT decreased the chymotrypsin-like activity of the 20S proteasome and formed aggresomes in spermatozoa. Overall, our findings suggest that DAT impairs the testis proteasome, ultimately causing male infertility characterized by oligoasthenoteratospermia due to disruption in sperm proteasome assembly in S. cerealella.
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- Sakhawat Shah
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.S.); (M.-Y.W.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.-P.W.); (G.W.)
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- Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh 13736, Egypt;
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.S.); (M.-Y.W.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.-P.W.); (G.W.)
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- College of Informatics, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.S.); (M.-Y.W.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.-P.W.); (G.W.)
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.S.); (M.-Y.W.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.-P.W.); (G.W.)
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.S.); (M.-Y.W.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.-P.W.); (G.W.)
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.S.); (M.-Y.W.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.-P.W.); (G.W.)
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (S.S.); (M.-Y.W.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.-P.W.); (G.W.)
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Zhang T, Pei L, Qiu WL, Wei YX, Liao BY, Yang FL. Uncovering the ceRNA network and DNA methylation associated with gene expression in nasopharyngeal carcinoma. BMC Med Genomics 2023; 16:218. [PMID: 37710236 PMCID: PMC10500855 DOI: 10.1186/s12920-023-01653-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to uncover abnormally expressed genes regulated by competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) and DNA methylation nasopharyngeal carcinoma and to validate the role of lncRNAs in the ceRNA network on nasopharyngeal carcinoma progression. METHODS Based on the GSE64634 (mRNA), GSE32960 (miRNA), GSE95166 (lncRNA), and GSE126683 (lncRNA) datasets, we screened differentially expressed mRNAs, miRNAs and lncRNAs in nasopharyngeal carcinoma. A ceRNA network was subsequently constructed. Differentially methylated genes were screened using the GSE62336 dataset. The abnormally expressed genes regulated by both the ceRNA network and DNA methylation were identified. In the ceRNA network, the expression of RP11-545G3.1 lncRNA was validated in nasopharyngeal carcinoma tissues and cells by RT-qPCR. After a knockdown of RP11-545G3.1, the viability, migration, and invasion of CNE-2 and NP69 cells was assessed by CCK-8, wound healing and Transwell assays. RESULTS This study identified abnormally expressed mRNAs, miRNAs and lncRNAs in nasopharyngeal carcinoma tissues. A ceRNA network was constructed, which contained three lncRNAs, 15 miRNAs and 129 mRNAs. Among the nodes in the PPI network based on the mRNAs in the ceRNA network, HMGA1 was assessed in relation to the overall and disease-free survival of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. We screened two up-regulated genes regulated by the ceRNA network and hypomethylation and 26 down-regulated genes regulated by the ceRNA network and hypermethylation. RP11-545G3.1 was highly expressed in the nasopharyngeal carcinoma tissues and cells. Moreover, the knockdown of RP11-545G3.1 reduced the viability, migration, and invasion of CNE-2 and NP69 cells. CONCLUSION Our findings uncovered the epigenetic regulation in nasopharyngeal carcinoma and identified the implications of RP11-545G3.1 on the progression of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
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- Ting Zhang
- Center of Reproductive medicine, Affiliated hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Youjiang medical university for nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Youjiang medical university for nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive medicine, Affiliated hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive medicine, Affiliated hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Youjiang medical university for nationalities, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, China.
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Wei JN, Zhou WL, Wei YT, Yang FL, Song YY, Shen Y. [The moderating effect analysis of mindfulness on perceived stress and job burnout of medical staff]. Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi 2023; 41:582-587. [PMID: 37667153 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20220818-00410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Objective: To explore the moderating mechanism of mindfulness on perceived stress and job burnout of medical staff. Methods: From November 2020 to March 2022, 1626 medical staff were investigated by questionnaires. Chinese Version Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS), Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Service Survey (MBI-HSS) and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) were used to evaluate the perceived stress, three dimensions of job burnout[depersonalization (DP), emotional exhaustion (EE), personal accomplishment (PA) ], and mindfulness level of medical staff. The Spearman rank correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between mindfulness and perceived stress, job burnout of medical staff. And the SPSS PROCESS macro program was used to test the moderating effect of mindfulness on perceived stress and job burnout. Results: Among the 1626 medical staff, 57.38% had perceived stress with health risk (933/1626), and 63.84% (1038/1626) had job burnout, among them, with 618 (38.01%), 274 (16.85%), and 146 (8.98%) experiencing mild, moderate and severe job burnout, respectively. The scores of mindfulness among medical staff were significantly correlated with perceived stress and various dimensions of job burnout (EE, DP and PA) (r(s)=-0.155, -0.351, -0.315, 0.307, P<0.001). Mindfulness had a moderating effect between perceived stress and job burnout, which was achieved through three moderating pathways: perceived stress-mindfulness-EE, perceived stress-mindfulness-DP and perceived stress-mindfulness-PA (ΔR(2)=0.073, 0.06, 0.006, P<0.001) . Conclusion: Medical staff have a high level of job burnout, mindfulness plays a moderating role between perceived stress and job burnout. Specific measures can be taken to improve the level of mindfulness in medical staff, so as to prevent and alleviate job burnout of medical staff.
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- J N Wei
- Department of Neurology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Labor Union, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Department of Personnel & Training, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Labor Union, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510700, China
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- Department of Prevention & Healthcare, Affiliated Cancer Hospital and Institute of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510095, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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Yang FL, Chen X, Zheng F, Liu XX, Sun N, Li RQ, Jiang Z, Han J, Yang J. [Targeting microRNA-125b inhibited the metastasis of Alisertib resistance cells through mediating p53 pathway]. Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi 2023; 45:499-507. [PMID: 37355468 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112152-20200511-00438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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Objective: To clarify the mechanisms involvement in Alisertib-resistant colorectal cells and explore a potential target to overcome Alisertib-resistance. Methods: Drug-resistant colon cancer cell line (named as HCT-8-7T cells) was established and transplanted into immunodeficient mice. The metastasis in vivo were observed. Proliferation and migration of HCT-8-7T cells and their parental cells were assessed by colony formation and Transwell assay, respectively. Glycolytic capacity and glutamine metabolism of cells were analyzed by metabolism assays. The protein and mRNA levels of critical factors which are involved in mediating glycolysis and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) were examined by western blot and reverse transcription-quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR), respectively. Results: In comparison with the mice transplanted with HCT-8 cells, which were survival with limited metastatic tumor cells in organs, aggressive metastases were observed in liver, lung, kidney and ovary of HCT-8-7T transplanted mice (P<0.05). The levels of ATP [(0.10±0.01) mmol/L], glycolysis [(81.77±8.21) mpH/min] and the capacity of glycolysis [(55.50±3.48) mpH/min] in HCT-8-7T cells were higher than those of HCT-8 cells [(0.04±0.01) mmol/L, (27.77±2.55) mpH/min and(14.00±1.19) mpH/min, respectively, P<0.05]. Meanwhile, the levels of p53 protein and mRNA in HCT-8-7T cells were potently decreased as compared to that in HCT-8 cells (P<0.05). However, the level of miRNA-125b (2.21±0.12) in HCT-8-7T cells was significantly elevated as compared to that in HCT-8 cells (1.00±0.00, P<0.001). In HCT-8-7T cells, forced-expression of p53 reduced the colon number (162.00±24.00) and the migration [(18.53±5.67)%] as compared with those in cells transfected with control vector [274.70±40.50 and (100.00±29.06)%, P<0.05, respectively]. Similarly, miR-125b mimic decreased the glycolysis [(25.28±9.51) mpH/min] in HCT-8-7T cells as compared with that [(54.38±12.70)mpH/min, P=0.003] in HCT-8-7T cells transfected with control. Meanwhile, in comparison with control transfected HCT-8-7T cells, miR-125b mimic also significantly led to an increase in the levels of p53 and β-catenin, in parallel with a decrease in the levels of PFK1 and HK1 in HCT-8-7T cells (P<0.05). Conclusions: Silencing of p53 by miR-125b could be one of the mechanisms that contributes to Alisertib resistance. Targeting miR-125b could be a strategy to overcome Alisertib resistance.
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- F L Yang
- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Immunity and Metabolism, National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Basic Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221000, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Immunity and Metabolism, National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Basic Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu International Joint Laboratory for Immunology and Metabolism, Xuzhou 221000, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Immunity and Metabolism, National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Basic Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221000, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Immunity and Metabolism, National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Basic Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu International Joint Laboratory for Immunology and Metabolism, Xuzhou 221000, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Immunity and Metabolism, National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Basic Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu International Joint Laboratory for Immunology and Metabolism, Xuzhou 221000, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Immunity and Metabolism, National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Basic Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu International Joint Laboratory for Immunology and Metabolism, Xuzhou 221000, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Immunity and Metabolism, National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Basic Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221000, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Immunity and Metabolism, National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Basic Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu International Joint Laboratory for Immunology and Metabolism, Xuzhou 221000, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology and Immunology, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Immunity and Metabolism, National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of Basic Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu International Joint Laboratory for Immunology and Metabolism, Xuzhou 221000, China
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Shah S, Ilyas M, Li R, Yang J, Yang FL. Microplastics and Nanoplastics Effects on Plant-Pollinator Interaction and Pollination Biology. Environ Sci Technol 2023; 57:6415-6424. [PMID: 37068375 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c07733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) contamination is an emerging environmental and public health concern, and these particles have been reported both in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Recent studies have expanded our understanding of the adverse effects of MNPs pollution on human, terrestrial, and aquatic animals, insects, and plants. In this perspective, we describe the adverse effects of MNPs particles on pollinator and plant health and discuss the mechanisms by which MNPs disrupt the pollination process. We discuss the evidence and integrate transcriptome studies to investigate the negative effects of MNPs on the molecular biology of pollination, which may cause delay or inhibit the pollination services. We conclude by addressing challenges to plant-pollinator health from MNPs pollution and argue that such harmful effects disrupt the communication between plant and pollinator for a successful pollination process.
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- Sakhawat Shah
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070 Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Forest Ecology, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 666316 Menglun, China
- Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100045 Beijing, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070 Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Forest Ecology, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 666316 Menglun, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070 Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Shah S, Zhang SS, Elgizawy KK, Yan WH, Tang N, Wu G, Yang FL. Diallyl trisulfide reduced the reproductive capacity of male Sitotroga cerealella via the regulation of juvenile and ecdysone hormones. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2022; 248:114304. [PMID: 36403303 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.114304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Environmental pollution and resistance in animals are major concerns for the application of synthetic pesticides. Diallyl trisulfide (DAT), an active compound in garlic essential oil, is a novel tool for active and safe control of agricultural insect pests. In this study, we analysed the effects of DAT (0.01 μL/L) on the protein content in male reproductive tissues (accessory glands, ejaculatory ducts, and testis), and juvenile hormone (JH) and ecdysone titres in a highly detrimental pest of stored products, Sitotroga cerealella. Evaluation of the expression profile of JH and ecdysone pathway-related genes in various tissues indicated that the accessory gland protein and ecdysone titres were markedly decreased after DAT fumigation, whereas the testis protein content and JH titre were increased. However, the protein content of the ejaculatory ducts remained unchanged between the treated and control groups. Further investigation revealed that DAT disrupted the mRNA expression of key enzymes involved in JH and ecdysone pathways. While increased mRNA levels of juvenile hormone acid O-methyltransferase (JHMAT) and Kruppel homologue 1 (Kr-h1) were observed after 4 and 7 h of DAT fumigation, the levels of juvenile hormone epoxide hydrolase (JHEH) were substantially reduced 3 h post-fumigation. mRNA levels of the ecdysone-responsive gene, FTZF1, and cytochrome P450 enzyme, CYP315A1, were notably decreased at 7 h and 4 h, respectively, post-fumigation, whereas CYP314A1 and CYP302A1 mRNA levels decreased after 3 h and 4 h, respectively. While DAT fumigation disrupted sperm number in the testis, ejaculatory ducts, and seminal vesicles, topical application of the 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) analogue also lowered sperm number in the ejaculatory ducts. Topical application of methoprene, a JH analogue, increased the protein content in the testes, but not in the accessory glands or ejaculatory ducts. However, the survival rate was not affected by the topical application of methoprene or 20E. These data suggest that DAT regulates JH and ecdysone via its molecular pathway genes and modulates endocrine secretion during the male reproductive process.
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- Sakhawat Shah
- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070 Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070 Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh 13736, Egypt
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070 Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070 Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070 Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, 430070 Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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Yan WH, Wu MY, Shah S, Yao YC, Elgizawy KK, Tang N, Wu G, Yang FL. Silencing the triacylglycerol lipase (TGL) gene decreases the number of apyrene sperm and inhibits oviposition in Sitotroga cerealella. Cell Mol Life Sci 2021; 79:44. [PMID: 34971424 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-021-04048-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Triacylglycerol lipase (TGL) is an essential lipid metabolism enzyme that also plays a critical role in energy metabolism; however, how it regulates other life processes is unknown. To investigate the functional role of TGL in moth reproduction, males Sitotroga cerealella were used as a model. The TGL gene was cloned and analysed. The results showed that the open reading frame of TGL was 1968 bp long and contained three conserved regions. TGL gene expression was higher in the larval and early adult stages than in the pupal stage, with the highest levels observed in the fat body, testis and accessory glands during the early adult stage. Moreover, after TGL in male adults was silenced through RNAi, the protein content in male accessory glands remained unchanged, and the spermatophore transferred into females mated with TGL-silenced males became small and empty; meanwhile, the number of apyrene sperm in the spermatophore was significantly reduced due to the reduction of apyrene sperm in males, which eventually led to the significant reduction of egg-laying amount. All of the findings suggest that TGL regulates the amount of sperm in male moths as well as the morphology and quality of spermatophores transferred to females after mating with treated males, implying that TGL is critical for Sitotroga cerealella's reproductive process.
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- Wen-Han Yan
- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh, 13736, Egypt
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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Yang FL, Wei YX, Liao BY, Wei GJ, Qin HM, Pang XX, Wang JL. Corrigendum to <'LncRNA HOTAIR regulates the expression of E-cadherin to affect nasopharyngeal carcinoma progression by recruiting histone methylase EZH2 to mediate H3K27 trimethylation'> <[Genomics, 113(2021),2276-2289]>. Genomics 2021; 114:466-469. [PMID: 34906399 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2021.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Feng-Lian Yang
- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive and Genetic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive and Genetic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive and Genetic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive and Genetic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive and Genetic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive and Genetic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China.
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BACKGROUND Although abnormal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein can be used to predict the outcome of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) and diagnose TBM, normal CSF protein remains a concern in patients with TBM. This retrospective study aimed to assess the clinical characteristics associated with normal CSF protein, to resolve the dilemma of CSF protein in the management of childhood TBM. METHODS Between January 2006 and December 2019, consecutive child patients (≤15 years old, a diagnosis of TBM, and tested for CSF protein) were included for analysis. CSF protein was tested on a chemistry analyzer using the pyrogallol red-molybdate method. Abnormal CSF protein was defined as >450 mg/L. Patient characteristics were collected from the electronic medical records. Then, characteristics associated with normal CSF protein were estimated in the study, using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis. RESULTS A total of 125 children who met the criteria were enrolled during the study period. Twenty-nine patients had a normal CSF protein and 96 had an abnormal CSF protein. Multivariate analysis (Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test: χ2=2.486, df = 8, p = .962) revealed that vomiting (age- and sex-adjusted OR = 0.253, 95% CI: 0.091, 0.701; p = .008) and serum glucose (>5.08 mmol/L; age- and sex-adjusted OR = 0.119, 95% CI: 0.032, 0.443; p = .002) were associated with the normal CSF protein in childhood TBM. CONCLUSION In suspected childhood TBM, patients without vomiting or having low serum glucose are easy to present with normal CSF protein. Hence, when interpreting the level of CSF protein in children with such characteristics, a careful clinical assessment is required.KEY MESSAGESIn suspected childhood tuberculous meningitis, patients without vomiting or having low serum glucose are easy to present with normal CSF protein. Hence, when interpreting the level of CSF protein in children with such characteristics, a careful clinical assessment is required.
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- Jun-Li Wang
- Department of Lab Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Shandong Mental Health Center, Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Department of Lab Medicine, Shandong Provincial Chest Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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Hu LL, Pan MH, Yang FL, Zong ZA, Tang F, Pan ZN, Lu X, Ren YP, Wang JL, Sun SC. FASCIN regulates actin assembly for spindle movement and polar body extrusion in mouse oocyte meiosis. J Cell Physiol 2021; 236:7725-7733. [PMID: 34018605 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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During mouse oocyte meiotic maturation, actin filaments play multiple roles in meiosis such as spindle migration and cytokinesis. FASCIN is shown to be an actin-binding and bundling protein, making actin filaments tightly packed and parallel-aligned, and FASCIN is involved in several cellular processes like adhesion and migration. FASCIN is also a potential prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for the treatment of metastatic disease. However, little is known about the functions of FASCIN in oocyte meiosis. In the present study, we knocked down the expression of FASCIN, and our results showed that FASCIN was essential for oocyte maturation. FASCIN was all expressed in the different stages of oocyte meiosis, and it mainly localized at the cortex of oocytes from the GV stage to the MII stage and showed a similar localization pattern with actin and DAAM1. Depletion of FASCIN affected the extrusion of the first polar body, and we also observed that some oocytes extruded from the large polar bodies. This might have resulted from the defects of actin assembly, which further affected the meiotic spindle positioning. In addition, we showed that inhibition of PKC activity decreased FASCIN expression, indicating that FASCIN might be regulated by PKC. Taken together, our results provided evidence for the important role of FASCIN on actin filaments for spindle migration and polar body extrusion in mouse oocyte meiosis.
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- Lin-Lin Hu
- Reproductive Medicine Center, the Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
- School of Laboratory Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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Wei YX, Lu YL, Liao BY, Hu LL, Chen XH, Liu ZL, Yang FL, Wang JL. [Correlation of single nucleotide polymorphisms of the osteopontin gene with astheozoospermia]. Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue 2021; 27:506-512. [PMID: 34914289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the correlation of the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) rs1126772, rs117291487, rs11730582, rs142608941 and rs6813526 of the osteopontin (OPN) gene with the risk of asthenozoospermia (AZS). METHODS We included 135 AZS patients in the AZS group and another 239 fertile men as normal controls. Using the SNaPshot technique, we genotyped the rs1126772, rs117291487, rs11730582, rs142608941 and rs6813526 polymorphisms of the OPN gene in all the subjects and analyzed the correlation of the five SNPs with AZS. RESULTS The GA genotype and A allele of the OPN gene rs1126772 were found to be correlated with the risk of AZS (GA vs AA: OR = 0.55, 95% CI: 0.35-0.86, P = 0.009; A vs G: OR = 0.64, 95% CI: 0.46-0.89, P = 0.007), and so was the CT genotype and T allele at the RS11730582 locus (CT vs TT: OR = 0.526, 95% CI: 0.34-0.82, P = 0.009; T vs C: OR = 0.60, 95% CI: 0.44-0.83, P = 0.002). Haplotype analysis showed that the AATCT haplotype decreased the risk of AZS (AATCT: OR = 0.61, 95% CI: 0.42-0.88, P = 0.008) . CONCLUSIONS The polymorphisms of the OPN gene RS1126772 and RS11730582 may reduce the risk of AZS.
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- Yu-Xia Wei
- Center of Reproductive Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi 533000, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi 533000, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi 533000, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi 533000, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi 533000, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi 533000, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi 533000, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi 533000, China
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Yang FL, Wei YX, Liao BY, Wei GJ, Qin HM, Pang XX, Wang JL. LncRNA HOTAIR regulates the expression of E-cadherin to affect nasopharyngeal carcinoma progression by recruiting histone methylase EZH2 to mediate H3K27 trimethylation. Genomics 2021; 113:2276-2289. [PMID: 33965547 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2021.03.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIM There has been increasing evidence for the function of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). We aim to delve into the position of lncRNA HOX antisense intergenic RNA (HOTAIR), together with enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2), E-cadherin and trimethylation of lysine 27 on histone H3 (H3K27me3) in NPC. METHODS HOTAIR, EZH2, and E-cadherin expression in NPC tissues and cells were tested. NPC cell biological functions were examined through gain-of and loss-of function assays. The mechanism of lncRNA HOTAIR/E-cadherin/EZH2/H3K27 axis in NPC was decoded. RESULTS LncRNA HOTAIR and EZH2 were highly expressed in NPC, and E-cadherin was lowly expressed. Down-regulation of HOTAIR or EZH2 inhibited NPC cell progression and tumor growth. HOTAIR recruited histone methylase EZH2 to mediate trimethylation of H3K27 and regulated E-cadherin expression. CONCLUSION HOTAIR inhibits E-cadherin by stimulating the trimethylation of H3K27 to promote NPC cell progression through recruiting histone methylase EZH2.
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- Feng-Lian Yang
- Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive and Genetic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive and Genetic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive and Genetic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive and Genetic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive and Genetic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China
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- Center of Reproductive and Genetic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise 533000, Guangxi, China.
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Shah S, Ma M, Ali A, Kaya M, Li XG, Wu G, Yang FL. Effects of diallyl trisulfide, an active substance from garlic essential oil, on structural chemistry of chitin in Sitotroga cerealella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Pestic Biochem Physiol 2021; 172:104765. [PMID: 33518052 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2020.104765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The environmental pollution, evolution of resistance, and risks to human and aquatic animal health associated with pesticide application have attracted much attention globally. Herein, we tested the capacity of diallyl trisulfide (DAT) from garlic essential oil to control the destructive stored-product pest, Sitotroga cerealella. The effects of DAT on the total content of cuticular chitin and structure of adults S. cerealella were evaluated. This study was the first to investigate changes in chitin structure in adults due to exposure to DAT through Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, and differential scanning calorimetry. The results of these analyses revealed that the cuticular chitin content of pests decreased after DAT treatment. DAT treatment also reduced thermal stability and crystallinity of chitin. These findings indicate that DAT is a potent biopesticide that is active against the moth, and establishes the basis for its use as an IPM and alternative to chitin synthesis inhibitors.
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- Sakhawat Shah
- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, Hubei, PR China
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- Institute of Disinfection and Vector Control, Ningbo Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Ningbo 315010, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Agriculture, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Faculty of science and Letters, Aksary University, Aksary, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, Hubei, PR China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, Hubei, PR China.
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Gong HZ, Han C, Yang FL, Wang CF, Wang JL, Wang MS. Treatment delay in childhood pleural tuberculosis and associated factors. BMC Infect Dis 2020; 20:793. [PMID: 33109109 PMCID: PMC7590447 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-05496-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Delay in diagnosis and treatment worsens the disease and clinical outcomes, which further enhances the transmission of tuberculosis (TB) in the community. Therefore, this study aims to assess treatment delay and its associated factors among childhood pleural TB patients in China. Methods Between January 2006 and December 2019, consecutive patients aged ≤15 years with definite or possible pleural TB were included for analysis. Treatment delay duration was defined as the time interval from the onset of symptoms to treatment initiation and was stratified into two categories: < 30 days, ≥30 days (median delay day is 30 days). The electronic medical records of children were reviewed to obtain demographic characteristics, clinical characteristics, laboratory examinations, and radiographic findings. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to explore the factors associated with treatment delay in patients. Results A total of 154 children with pleural TB were included, with a mean age of 12.4 ± 3.3 years. The median treatment delay was 30 days (interquartile range, 10–60 days) and 51.3% (n = 79) of patients underwent a treatment delay. Multivariate analysis revealed that heart rate (≤92 beats/min, age-adjusted OR = 2.503, 95% CI: 1.215, 5.155) and coefficient of variation of red cell distribution width (RDW-CV, ≥12.9%, age-adjusted OR = 4.705, 95% CI: 2.048, 10.811) were significant risk factors for treatment delays in childhood pleural TB. Conclusion Our findings suggested that a significant treatment delay occurs among children with pleural TB in China. Patients with a low heart rate or a high RDW-CV experienced delays in the initiation of anti-TB therapy. Therefore, well awareness of the associations between clinical characteristics and treatment delay may improve the management of children with pleural TB and enable us to develop preventive strategies to reduce the treatment delay. Supplementary information Supplementary information accompanies this paper at 10.1186/s12879-020-05496-4.
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- Huai-Zheng Gong
- Department of Lab Medicine, Shandong Provincial Chest Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Shandong Mental Health Center, Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Department of Lab Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Department of Lab Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China.
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- Department of Lab Medicine, Shandong Provincial Chest Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
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Zhao MH, Zheng XX, Liu JP, Zeng YY, Yang FL, Wu G. Time-dependent stress evidence in dynamic allocation of physiological metabolism of Nilaparvata lugens in response to elevated CO 2. Environ Pollut 2020; 265:114767. [PMID: 32447170 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 04/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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To assess the time-dependent stress evidence in dynamic allocation of physiological metabolism of Nilaparvata lugens nymphs in response to elevated CO2, we measured the time-dependent allocation of nutrient compositions and physiological metabolism in the bodies of N. lugens at 1h, 4h and 12h under elevated CO2. Elevated CO2 significantly increased the contents of nutrient compositions (protein, glucose and total amino acids) and catalase (CAT) enzyme activity in the body of N. lugens at 12h relative to 1h and 4h (P < 0.05). Significantly higher genes expression levels of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), heat shock protein (HSP70) and vitellogenin gene (vg) were observed in the body of N. lugens compared with those in ambient CO2 at 4h (P < 0.05). These results showed that there was an instantaneous reaction of N. lugens nymphs to elevated CO2, which indicated N. lugens may enhance stress defense response to future increasing CO2 levels.
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- Mu-Hua Zhao
- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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Yang FL, Wei YX, Liao BY, Wei GJ, Qin HM, Pang XX, Wang JL. Effects of Lycium barbarum Polysaccharide on Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Oxidative Stress in Obese Mice. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:742. [PMID: 32528287 PMCID: PMC7264112 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background The incidence of obesity-associated decline in male fertility has increased over the years. Lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP), a natural plant polysaccharide extracted from the Chinese herb L. barbarum has shown promising therapeutic effects in overcoming the same. Aim This study aimed to investigate the protective effect of LBP on the testes of obese mice. Methods Following administration of LBP to high-fat diet-induced obese mice for 35 days, serum, sperm, and testis samples were obtained for subsequent experiments. Biochemical analysis and sex hormone content determination were performed to observe changes in glycolipid metabolism and testosterone levels, respectively, in the blood. Hematoxylin and eosin staining were carried out to assess the pathological changes in the testicular tissue. Oxidative stress levels were detected using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and expression levels of endoplasmic reticulum stress markers were determined using western blot in the testicular tissue. Results Our results suggested that LBP reduced glucose levels and insulin resistance, increased testosterone levels and insulin sensitivity, and decreased testicular oxidative stress and pathological damage in obese mice. In addition, LBP down-regulated the expression of p-eIF2α, GRP78, and CHOP in the testicular tissues of obese mice. Conclusion Our results show that LBP is a potential novel drug for preventing male infertility caused by obesity.
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- Feng-Lian Yang
- Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Reproductive Center, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Reproductive Center, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Reproductive Center, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Reproductive Center, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Reproductive Center, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Baise, China
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- Reproductive Center, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Baise, China
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Wu MY, Ying YY, Zhang SS, Li XG, Yan WH, Yao YC, Shah S, Wu G, Yang FL. Effects of Diallyl Trisulfide, an Active Substance from Garlic Essential Oil, on Energy Metabolism in Male Moth Sitotroga cerealella (Olivier). Insects 2020; 11:insects11050270. [PMID: 32365606 PMCID: PMC7291231 DOI: 10.3390/insects11050270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 04/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of diallyl trisulfide (DAT), an active substance from garlic essential oil, on the metabolism of the main energy substances of pre- and postmating males of Sitotroga cerealella. Males at 12 h postemergence were fumigated with DAT at a concentration (LC10 = 0.010 µL/L) in a glass jar for 7 h. The main energy metabolites from pre- and postmating males were determined, including protein, triglyceride, glycogen, total soluble sugar, trehalose, and trehalase. The contents of total protein and total soluble sugar and the trehalase activity of premating males were significantly increased following DAT treatment, whereas the contents of protein from the accessory gland, triglyceride, glycogen, and trehalose were significantly decreased after treatment. Additionally, after mating, the total protein and soluble sugar contents were significantly increased and the glycogen content was significantly decreased in the treatment group relative to the levels in controls, but there was no significant difference observed in triglyceride, accessory gland proteins, trehalose content, or trehalase activity between the treatment and control groups. Furthermore, the changes in the main energy substances between pre- and postmating in males after the DAT treatment (∆DAT) were smaller than those in the control group (∆CK). This result indicated that DAT can accelerate the rate of metabolism in males at LC10, leading to the accumulation of greater levels of total soluble sugar to support life activities and to the increased synthesis of proteins to resist an adverse environment.
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- Meng-Ya Wu
- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (M.-Y.W.); (Y.-Y.Y.); (S.-S.Z.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.-C.Y.); (S.S.); (G.W.)
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (M.-Y.W.); (Y.-Y.Y.); (S.-S.Z.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.-C.Y.); (S.S.); (G.W.)
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (M.-Y.W.); (Y.-Y.Y.); (S.-S.Z.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.-C.Y.); (S.S.); (G.W.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (M.-Y.W.); (Y.-Y.Y.); (S.-S.Z.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.-C.Y.); (S.S.); (G.W.)
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (M.-Y.W.); (Y.-Y.Y.); (S.-S.Z.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.-C.Y.); (S.S.); (G.W.)
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (M.-Y.W.); (Y.-Y.Y.); (S.-S.Z.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.-C.Y.); (S.S.); (G.W.)
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (M.-Y.W.); (Y.-Y.Y.); (S.-S.Z.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.-C.Y.); (S.S.); (G.W.)
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (M.-Y.W.); (Y.-Y.Y.); (S.-S.Z.); (W.-H.Y.); (Y.-C.Y.); (S.S.); (G.W.)
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Chang MM, Shah S, Wu MY, Zhang SS, Wu G, Yang FL. Effect of Diallyl Trisulfide on the Reproductive Behavior of the Grain Moth, Sitotroga cerealella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Insects 2019; 11:insects11010021. [PMID: 31881775 PMCID: PMC7023102 DOI: 10.3390/insects11010021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The Angoumois grain moth, Sitotroga cerealella (Olivier, 1789) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is primarily a pest of stored products, that feeds inside the grain as larvae inducing significant economic loss in various stored commodities. Our previous studies proved that garlic essential oil and its active substances inhibit oviposition in moths. To further explore the effect on reproductive behavior and accurately interpret the results in terms of effective control of the moth population, moths were treated with diallyl trisulfide (DATS), an active substance of garlic essential oil, at a dose of 0.015 µL/L in air (LC20, sub-lethal concentration). The results showed that fecundity and the proportion of viable eggs significantly decreased when the moths were treated with LC20 DATS. Furthermore, female circadian mating rhythms and calling periodicity changed significantly after treatment. Compared with controls, the peak in mating occurred approximately 1 h earlier on the first day after DATS treatment, while it was significantly later on days 2 and 3. Moreover, mating frequency declined in presence of DATS compared with the controls. The percentage of females engaging in calling behavior decreased significantly with time, to less than 50%, 2 days after treatment, while a high calling percentage (>80%) was recorded for control moths on all 4 days. In addition, DATS had an inhibitory effect on the mating duration of S. cerealella. Moreover, a significant reduction was observed in the amount of sex pheromones extracted 8 h and 9 h after treatment. Our findings suggested that DATS has the potential to manipulate the moth population at LC20 and would be an efficient alternative to synthetic insecticides for the control of pests having low toxicity to non-target organisms and ecosystems.
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Luo X, Wei J, Yang FL, Pang XX, Shi F, Wei YX, Liao BY, Wang JL. Exosomal lncRNA HNF1A-AS1 affects cisplatin resistance in cervical cancer cells through regulating microRNA-34b/TUFT1 axis. Cancer Cell Int 2019; 19:323. [PMID: 31827397 PMCID: PMC6889431 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-019-1042-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background There is growing evidence of the role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in cervical cancer (CC). The objective was to discuss whether exosomal lncRNA HNF1A-AS1 impacted drug resistance in CC via binding to microRNA-34b (miR-34b) and regulating TUFT1 expression. Methods The expression of HNF1A-AS1 in normal cervical epithelial cells, cisplatin (DDP)-sensitive cell line (HeLa/S) and DDP-resistant cell line (HeLa/DDP) cells were detected. HeLa/S and HeLa/DDP cells were interfered with HNF1A-AS1 to determine IC50, proliferation, colony formation and apoptosis of CC cells. The exosomes were isolated and identified. Subcellular localization of HNF1A-AS1, expression of miR-34b and TUFT1 in receptor cells were also verified. The binding site between HNF1A-AS1 and miR-34b, together with miR-34b and TUFT1 were confirmed. Tumorigenic ability of cells in nude mice was also detected. Results HNF1A-AS1 was upregulated in DDP-resistant cell line HeLa/DDP. Silencing HNF1A-AS1 suppressed CC cell proliferation and promoted its apoptosis. HNF1A-AS1 was found to act as a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) of miR-34b to promote the expression of TUFT1. Exosomes shuttled HNF1A-AS1 promoted the proliferation and drug resistance of CC cells and inhibited their apoptosis by upregulating the expression of TUFT1 and downregulating miR-34b. Furthermore, suppressed exosomal HNF1A-AS1 in combination with DDP inhibited tumor growth in nude mice. Conclusion Our study provides evidence that CC-secreted exosomes carrying HNF1A-AS1 as a ceRNA of miR-34b to promote the expression of TUFT1, thereby promoting the DDP resistance in CC cells.
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- Xiaoqiong Luo
- 1Center of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Zhongshan Second Road 18th, Baise, 533000 Guangxi China
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- 1Center of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Zhongshan Second Road 18th, Baise, 533000 Guangxi China
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- 2Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Baise, 533000 People's Republic of China
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- 2Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Baise, 533000 People's Republic of China
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- 2Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Baise, 533000 People's Republic of China
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- 1Center of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Zhongshan Second Road 18th, Baise, 533000 Guangxi China
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- 1Center of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Zhongshan Second Road 18th, Baise, 533000 Guangxi China
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- 1Center of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical College for Nationalities, Zhongshan Second Road 18th, Baise, 533000 Guangxi China
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Yang FL, Hong K, Zhao GJ, Liu C, Song YM, Ma LL. [Construction of prognostic model and identification of prognostic biomarkers based on the expression of long non-coding RNA in bladder cancer via bioinformatics]. Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2019; 51:615-622. [PMID: 31420610 DOI: 10.19723/j.issn.1671-167x.2019.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To construct the prognostic model and identify the prognostic biomarkers based on long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) in bladder cancer. METHODS The lncRNA expression data and corresponding clinical data of bladder cancer were collected from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. The software Perl and R, and R packages were used for data integration, extraction, analysis and visualization. Detailly, R package "edgeR" was utilized to screen differentially expressed lncRNA in bladder cancer tissues compared with the normal bladder samples. The univariate Cox regression and the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (Lasso) regression were performed to identify key lncRNA that were utilized to construct the prognostic model by the multivariate Cox regression. According to the median value of the risk score, all patients were divided into the high-risk group and low-risk group to perform the Kaplan-Meier (K-M) survival curves, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and C-index, estimating the prognostic power of the prognostic model. In addition, the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of each key lncRNA were also calculated by the multivariate Cox regression. Moreover, we performed the K-M survival analysis for each significant key lncRNA from the result of the multivariate Cox regression. RESULTS A total of 691 lncRNA were identified as differentially expressed lncRNA, and 35 lncRNA signatures were initially considered associated with the prognosis of bladder cancer, where in 23 lncRNA were identified as key lncRNA associated with the prognosis. The overall survival time in years of the low-risk group was obviously longer than that of the high-risk group [(2.85±2.72) years vs. (1.58±1.51) years, P<0.001]. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) was 0.813 (3-year survival) and 0.778 (5-year survival) respectively, and the C-index was 0.73. In addition, HR and 95%CI of each key lncRNA were calculated by the multivariate Cox regression and 11 lncRNA were significant. Furthermore, K-M survival analysis revealed the independent prognostic value of 3 lncRNA, including AL589765.1 (P=0.004), AC023824.1 (P=0.022)and PKN2-AS1 (P=0.016). CONCLUSION The present study successfully constructed the prognostic model based on the expression level of 23 lncRNA and finally identified one protective prognostic biomarker AL589765.1, and two adverse prognostic biomarkers including AC023824.1 and PKN2-AS1 in bladder cancer.
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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Wang R, Qin HM, Liao BY, Yang FL, Wang JL. Genetic polymorphisms in interleukin 13 gene with the susceptibility to nasopharyngeal carcinoma in a Chinese population. Cytokine 2019; 115:121-126. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2018.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2018] [Revised: 10/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Xia FF, Yang FL, Hu J, Zheng CZ, Yi HB, Sun JH. Enhanced visible light absorption performance of SnS 2 and SnSe 2 via surface charge transfer doping. RSC Adv 2018; 8:40464-40470. [PMID: 35558239 PMCID: PMC9091377 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra08834a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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The layered two-dimensional (2D) SnS2 and SnSe2 have received intensive attention due to their sizable band gaps and potential properties. However, it has been shown that the visible light absorption of SnS2 and SnSe2 are restricted as photocatalysts and light-harvesting material absorbers for water splitting and high-performance optoelectronic devices. Herein, to enhance the visible light absorption performance of SnS2 and SnSe2, we performed a systematic investigation on tuning the electronic and optical properties of monolayers SnS2 and SnSe2 via surface charge transfer doping (SCTD) with the adsorption of molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) and potassium (K) as surface dopants based on density functional theory. Our calculations reveal that MoO3 molecules and K atoms can draw/donate electrons from/to SnS2 and SnSe2 as acceptors and donors, respectively. The adsorption of MoO3 molecules introduces a new flat impurity state in the gap of the monolayers SnS2/SnSe2, and the Fermi level moves correspondingly to the top of valence band, resulting in a p-type doping of the monolayer SnS2/SnSe2. With the adsorption of K atoms, the electrons can transfer from K atoms to the monolayer of SnS2 and SnSe2, making K an effective electron-donating dopant. Meanwhile, the bandgaps of monolayers SnS2 and SnSe2 decrease after the MoO3 and K doping, which leads to the appearance of appreciable new absorption peaks at around ∼650/480 and ∼600/680 nm, respectively, and yielding an enhanced visible light absorption of SnS2 and SnSe2. Our results unveil that SCTD is an effective way to improve the photocatalytic and light-harvesting performance of SnS2 and SnSe2, broadening their applications in splitting water and degrading environmental pollutants under sunlight irradiation.
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- F F Xia
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology Changzhou 213001 Jiangsu P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology Changzhou 213001 Jiangsu P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology Changzhou 213001 Jiangsu P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology Changzhou 213001 Jiangsu P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University Changsha 410082 Hunan P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology Changzhou 213001 Jiangsu P. R. China
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An P, Zhao Y, Yang FL, Zheng YB, Du JT, Lou L. [Effect of intratympanic injection of budesonide for otitis media with effusion in adolescents and adults]. Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2018; 31:1231-1237. [PMID: 29798368 DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.1001-1781.2017.16.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Objective:To assess the longitudinal curative effect and improvement of subjective symptoms by using intratympanic injection of budesonide (BUD) for OME patients over 12 years old and adults.Method:One hundred and eighty patients who were diagnosed as OME were recruited. A single-blind, randomized, parallel-control prospective study was performed. Dexamethasone (DEX) and sodium chloride (NS) were served as controls. The patients were randomly assigned into three groups, which respectively received intratympanic injection of BUD (0.5 mg/ml), DEX (5 mg/ml) or 0.9% NS solution (1 ml) once a week. Survival analysis was applied to compare the longitudinal curative effect among the three groups. Meanwhile, seven main subjective symptoms were scored by 10-point visual scale (VAS) and physician's evaluations were preformed during treatment and follow-up.Result:After adjustement for course of disease, volume and characters of effusion, the relative risk (RR) of BUD was 0.131 (95%CI: 0.053-0.354) when compared with NS. Survival curve showed, in BUD group, about 96.6%(57/59) of patients maintained effectiveness more than 3 months, 83.1%(49/59) were more than 1 year, and 81.4%(48/59) of the patients could sustain longer than 3 years. In DEX group, 73.2%(41/56) of patients showed effectiveness more than 3 months, 46.4%(26/56) were more than 1 year, and 42.9%(24/56) of the patients could sustain longer than 3 years. While in NS group, 50.8%(33/65) of the patients showed effectiveness more than 3 months, 26.2% (17/65) were more than 1 year, and 20.0%(13/65) of the patients could sustain longer than 3 years. Survival curve demonstrated that the rank of longitudinal therapeutic efficacy was BUD, DEX and NS (P< 0.05). Both BUD and DEX showed improvements in subjective symptoms and quality of life (except for mental stress) compared with NS (P< 0.05). In the aspect of improving the symptom of stuffy ear, BUD showed advantage over both DEX and NS. During and after treatment, no serious complications or sequelae were observed.Conclusion:Intratympanic injection with BUD for OME patients showed advantages in improving long-term therapeutic efficacy, it was a safe as well as effective intervention for children over age of 12 and adults suffering from OME.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shang Jin Nan Fu Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Suining Central Hospital
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital
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Ma M, Ying YY, He ZY, Lu Y, Li XG, Lei CL, Yang FL. Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals potential gene targets for ovipositional inhibition by diallyl trisulfide against female Sitotroga cerealella. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aggene.2017.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ma M, Chang MM, Lu Y, Lei CL, Yang FL. Ultrastructure of sensilla of antennae and ovipositor of Sitotroga cerealella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), and location of female sex pheromone gland. Sci Rep 2017; 7:40637. [PMID: 28094781 PMCID: PMC5240572 DOI: 10.1038/srep40637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2016] [Accepted: 12/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The Angoumois grain moth, Sitotroga cerealella, is a serious pest of stored grains worldwide. Presently, the best effective control against the moth is to disrupt the sexual communication between sexes. Sexual communication in moths includes two processes in which females produce and release pheromones from the sex pheromone gland and males detect and respond to them with a relatively sophisticated olfactory system in their antennae. To better understand these processes, we studied the ultrastructure of antennal and ovipositor sensilla of S. cerealella and determined the location of the female sex pheromone gland. Seven types of antennal sensilla were identified on both sexes: sensilla trichodea, sensilla chaetica, sensilla coeloconica, sensilla styloconica, sensilla auricillica, sensilla squamiformia and Bӧhm bristles. Of these sensilla, the sensilla trichodea were significantly more abundant on male antennae than on those of females, suggesting that these sensilla may detect the sex pheromones. On the ovipositor, only sensilla chaetica of various lengths were found. The sexual gland was an eversible sac of glandular epithelium that was situated dorsally in the intersegmental membrane between the 8th and 9th abdominal segments. These results will lead to a better understanding of mate finding with sex pheromones for this worldwide pest species.
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- Min Ma
- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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Yang FL, Wang B, Huang Y. [The application of acoustic stapedial reflex in hearing screening of infants]. Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2016; 30:1168-1170. [PMID: 29798450 DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.1001-1781.2016.14.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Nowadays,the newborn hearing screening has carried out in China generally.Acoustic stapedial reflex,which could detect problems in the stapedial reflex pathway,is one of the general screening tools.Because of the immatureness of hearing system and poor cooperation of infants,we should build new standards of infants when testing acoustic stapedial reflex.The paper has summarized the studies about acoustic stapedial reflex on infants,which may guide the clinical work.
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Duan JL, Zhang HM, Wang CC, Li HY, Yang FL. Preparation and characterization of fouling-resistant composite membranes based on layer-by-layer self-assembly technique. Water Sci Technol 2011; 64:2223-2229. [PMID: 22156126 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2011.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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This paper introduces a versatile approach for surface modification of 621-terylene filtration fabric (FF) self-assembled by a dynamic layer-by-layer technique. The hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (HTAB) and cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol microspheres (PVA-MS) were alternatively deposited on support membrane under a pressure of 0.01 MPa to modify FF. Morphological changes and hydrophilicity of the modified FF were characterized in detail by scanning electron micrograph and water contact angle measurements. Results revealed that PVA-MS could be adsorbed mainly on the surface of FF and water contact angle decreased with the increase of HTAB/PVA-MS bilayer numbers indicating an enhanced hydrophilicity for the modified FF. Backwash experiments of the modified FF exhibited much higher stability of PVA-MS. Protein adsorption experiments were conducted to evaluate the antifouling property of the modified FF. Results indicated that protein adsorption of the membrane surface could be obviously improved by modification, which exhibited superior antifouling property of the modified FF.
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- J L Duan
- School of Environmental and Biological Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.
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Yang FL, Li XG, Zhu F, Lei CL. Structural characterization of nanoparticles loaded with garlic essential oil and their insecticidal activity against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). J Agric Food Chem 2009; 57:10156-62. [PMID: 19835357 DOI: 10.1021/jf9023118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The aim of this work was to characterize polyethylene glycol (PEG) coated nanoparticles loaded with garlic essential oil and to evaluate their insecticidal activity against adult Tribolium castaneum . Preparation of nanoparticles was carried out using the melt-dispersion method, a very simple, convenient, and low-cost technique. The oil-loading efficiency could reach 80% at the optimal ratio of essential oil to PEG (10%). The morphology results and nanoparticle size showed that the nanoparticles had a round appearance and good dispersion, <240 nm in the average diameter, characterized by transmission electron microscope and dynamic light scattering, respectively. The abundance and percentage content of the major components did not show any significant difference between free and nanoencapsulated oil when analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The control efficacy against adult T. castaneum remained over 80% after five months, presumably due to the slow and persistent release of the active components from the nanoparticles. In contrast, the control efficacy of free garlic essential oil at the similar concentration (640 mg/kg) was only 11%. This indicates that it is feasible to use the PEG coating nanoparticles loaded with garlic essential oil to control the store-product pests.
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- Feng-Lian Yang
- Hubei Insect Resources Utilization and Sustainable Pest Management Key Laboratory, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, People's Republic of China
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Niu JF, Chen JW, Quan X, Yang FL, Henkelmann B, Schramm KW. Effects of UV-B on photochemical behavior of fly ash particle-associated PCDD/Fs. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 2004; 73:717-724. [PMID: 15389338 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-004-0485-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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- J F Niu
- Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Tehcnology, Dalian 116024, China
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Chen JW, Quan X, Zhao YZ, Yang FL, Schramm KW, Kettrup A. Quantitative structure-property relationships for octanol-air partition coefficients of PCDD/Fs. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 2001; 66:755-761. [PMID: 11353378 DOI: 10.1007/s001280073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2001] [Accepted: 03/16/2001] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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- J W Chen
- School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Zhongshan Road 158-129, Dalian 116012, People's Republic of China
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Chen JW, Quan X, Yan Y, Zhao YZ, Yang FL. Quantitative structure-property relationships for vapor pressure of PCDD/Fs. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 2001; 66:277-282. [PMID: 11178639 DOI: 10.1007/s001280001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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- J W Chen
- School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Zhongshan Road 158-129, Dalian 116012, People's Republic of China
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This study was designed to determine whether nutritional folate depletion exerts hepatic oxidative stress in relation to elevated plasma homocysteine. To mimic various extents of folate depletion status in vivo, male Wistar rats were fed an amino acid-defined diet containing either 8 (control), 2, 0.5, or 0 mg folic acid/kg diet. After a 4-wk feeding period, the plasma and hepatic folate concentrations of the rats decreased significantly with each decrement of dietary folate. Folate depletion did not significantly affect two major liver antioxidants: reduced glutathione and alpha-tocopherol. Conversely, folate depletion decreased Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities, but had no effect on catalase activity in liver homogenates. Lipid peroxidation products, as measured by thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances, were significantly higher in livers of folate-depleted rats than in those of the controls. This occurrence of hepatic oxidative stress in folate-depleted rats was confirmed by demonstrating an increased susceptibility of livers of folate-depleted rats to lipid peroxidation induced by additional H2O2 or Fe(2+) treatments compared with the controls. Decreasing dietary folate intake resulted in graded increases in plasma homocysteine concentrations of folate-depleted rats. Elevated plasma homocysteine and decreased plasma and hepatic folate concentrations in folate-depleted rats were all strongly and significantly correlated with increased liver lipid peroxidation (/r/ > or = 0.58, P < 0.0003). These data demonstrate that folate depletion and elevated plasma homocysteine promote oxidative stress in rat livers.
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- R F Huang
- Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Fu-Jen University, Hsin-Chuang, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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The ShlB protein in the outer membrane of Serratia marcescens secretes hemolytic ShlA protein into the culture medium. In the absence of ShlB, nonhemolytic ShlA remains in the periplasm. ShlB mutants were isolated in which secretion was uncoupled from activation. Mutants with a tetrapeptide insertion after residues 136 or 224 of mature ShlB and a mutant with an insertion after residue 154 and a deletion secreted inactive ShlA. In vitro, secreted nonhemolytic ShlA was converted into hemolytic ShlA by isolated wild-type ShlB and by complementation with an N-terminal ShlA fragment of 255 residues (ShlA-255). The isolation of secretion-competent, but activation-negative mutants indicates that secretion alone is not sufficient for activation of ShlA. Rather, ShlB is required for activation and secretion, and the mutants define sites in ShlB which are involved in activation. According to a predicted transmembrane model of ShlB, the mutations that retain secretion competence but abolish activation competence are located in the most prominent surface loop and the following transmembrane loop. In one tetrapeptide insertion mutant, ShlB-332, most of the ShlA remained cell-associated in an inactive form and low amounts (6%) were hemolytic. Secreted inactive ShlA(o) was completely degraded by trypsin, in contrast to hemolytic ShlA, which was cleaved into two fragments of 60 and 100 kDa. This result indicates that the conformational change from a highly trypsin-sensitive to a highly trypsin-resistant protein with only a single cleavage site in a polypeptide of 1,578 residues occurs upon activation of ShlA and not during secretion.
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- F L Yang
- Mikrobiologie/Membranphsiologie, Universität Tübingen, Germany
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Yang FL, David EA, DiSilvestro RA. Neonatal rat liver contains low concentrations of Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase protein and mRNA. Biochim Biophys Acta 1993; 1156:232-4. [PMID: 8427881 DOI: 10.1016/0304-4165(93)90141-t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Copper (Cu) distribution among organs and among individual proteins can differ sharply between neonates and adults. The present study found low mRNA and protein levels for neonate rat liver cytosolic Cu-zinc (Zn) superoxide dismutase (SOD), normally among the largest single copper pools in adult rats. Thus, regulation of Cu-Zn SOD mRNA levels contribute to life stage differences in copper distribution.
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- F L Yang
- Human Nutrition, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210
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- F L Yang
- Department of Human Nutrition and Food Management, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210
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DiSilvestro RA, Yang FL, David EA. Species-specific heterogeneity for molecular weight estimates of serum extracellular superoxide dismutase activities. Comp Biochem Physiol B 1992; 101:531-4. [PMID: 1611870 DOI: 10.1016/0305-0491(92)90333-m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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1. Several apparent molecular weights (mol. wt) are reported for plasma or serum extracellular superoxide dismutase (EC SOD) activity. This study found species-dependent heterogeneity for apparent mol. wt using gel filtration with Sephadex G-150. 2. EC SOD activity in rabbit and guinea-pig serum, measured by a modified pyrogallol assay, eluted just before ceruloplasmin activity, but rat and bovine serum activity eluted after ceruloplasmin (apparent mol. wt of 142,000 and 73,000, respectively). 3. The heterogeneity between rat and rabbit serum was not eliminated by substituting a cytochrome-c-based SOD assay for the pyrogallol method, by substituting lung extracts for serum, by analysing a mixture of rat and rabbit serums, nor by analysing hemolysed serum. The apparent mol. wt of bovine serum EC SOD activity was not duplicated by gel filtration analysis of a mixture of bovine cytosolic SOD and albumin. 4. In conclusion, species-specific variation in apparent mol. wt for serum EC SOD activity was demonstrated under several circumstances.
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- R A DiSilvestro
- Human Nutrition and Food Management, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210
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Effects of chronic ingestion of 2 levels of alcohol on selenium (Se) utilization were determined in initially Se-depleted rats. Male weanling rats were fed ad lib a Se deficient (0.012 mg/kg) basal diet for 4 weeks and then were meal-fed low or marginally adequate Se in the form of high Se yeast for 4 weeks. During Se repletion, ethanol, which replaced medium-chain triglycerides in the diet, provided 10 or 20 percent of food energy. The basal diet provided 80% of food energy as well as adequate protein, vitamins and minerals. In rats given adequate Se moderate chronic ethanol consumption did not influence Se absorption or retention, but increasing ethanol level raised Se in liver and whole blood in a linear fashion and in kidney in a quadratic manner. In this rat model measures of Se status were reduced by low Se intake, not chronic moderate ethanol ingestion.
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- H K Cho
- Department of Human Nutrition and Food Management, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210
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