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Yu YL, Wu YW, Jiao YH, Liu FM, Wang B, Cao J, Ye LH. Nontargeted metabolomics and enzyme inhibitory and antioxidant activities for chemical and biological characterization of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba) extracts. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 242:116040. [PMID: 38387129 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2024.116040] [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: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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The chemical and biologically active characterization of jujube samples (fruits, cores, and leaves) were carried out by the integrated nontargeted metabolomics and bioassay. Firstly, collision cross-section values of active compounds in jujubes were determined by ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled with ion mobility quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Then, a multidimensional statistical analysis that contained principal component analysis, partial least squares-discriminant analysis and hierarchical clustering analysis was employed to effectively cluster different tissues and types of jujubes, making identification more scientific. Furthermore, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) were used to evaluate the quality of jujubes from a double activity dimension. The analytical results obtained by using ACE and DPPH to evaluate the quality of jujube were different from multivariate statistics, providing a reference for the application of jujube. Therefore, integrating chemical and biological perspectives to evaluate the quality of jujube provided a more comprehensive evaluation and effective reference for clinical needs.
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- Ya-Ling Yu
- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- Lianyungang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, PR China.
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Hangzhou 310003, PR China.
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Jin HF, Shi Y, Jiao YH, Cao J. Separation and determination of phenolic compounds using novel deep eutectic solvent-in-water microemulsion electrokinetic chromatography. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1297:342359. [PMID: 38438236 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342359] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Microemulsion electrokinetic chromatography (MEEKC) is a mode of capillary electrophoresis with a wide range of applications in which microemulsion is utilized as background electrolyte to achieve the separation of analytes. Microemulsions are composed of oil droplets, aqueous buffer, surfactant, and co-surfactant. Currently, conventional organic reagents act as the most commonly used oil phase in microemulsions, which are unfriendly to the environment. Recently, deep eutectic solvent (DES) has become a new type of eco-friendly solvent due to its non-toxicity. Therefore, it is of great value to establish a new MEEKC method by replacing conventional organic reagents as the oil phase with DES. RESULTS The novel DES/W MEEKC method was established for phenolic compounds in Senecio scandens samples. Single-factor experiments and response surface methodology were performed to systematically optimize the crucial parameters for the method, including the type and content of the oil phase, surfactant content, concentration of borax buffer, and pH of the background solution. Under the optimized conditions, satisfactory regression curves were established for all standard analytes with correlation coefficients ≥0.9990. The method featured high sensitivity and favorable accuracy, with the instrumental detection limit in the range of 0.22-1.04 μg/mL, and intraday and interday precision for migration time expressed as relative standard deviations of 0.18-0.82% and 1.25-2.50%, respectively. The DES/W MEEKC method was successfully applied to Senecio scandens with good recoveries of 87.72-106.99%. In conclusion, the newly established DES/W MEEKC method is highly efficient, green and environmentally friendly. SIGNIFICANCE DES is considered a green and efficient solvent. The DES/W MEEKC method is highly efficient and environmentally friendly. Actually, the method provides a novel and effective analytical tool for the simultaneous separation and determination of multiple phenolic compounds, especially in complex plant matrices. In the future, the DES/W MEEKC method still has the prospect of being widely used in the separation of other complex phytochemicals.
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- Huang-Fei Jin
- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.
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Dong S, Zhang S, Wu X, Cao J, Yan M, Zou Y, Yan H, Tang J, Suo D, Wang P. A preliminary study on short- and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins in duck farms: Concentrations, distribution, and dietary exposure risks. Environ Res 2024; 246:118109. [PMID: 38185221 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118109] [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: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Chlorinated paraffins (CPs) in poultry feed and the farm environment might bioaccumulate in poultry eggs. Unlike chickens, which are mostly raised in cages, ducks are commonly raised free range. This would expose ducks to CPs in the environment. However, information on the presence of CPs on duck farms is scarce. In the present study, samples of duck eggs, duck feathers, poultry feed, and soil were collected from 25 duck farms in South China. Forty-eight congener groups of short- and medium-chain CPs (SCCPs and MCCPs) were detected in the samples. Interestingly, relatively high concentrations of SCCPs and MCCPs were found in the duck feathers. The median concentrations of SCCPs and MCCPs in the duck eggs, feathers, feed and soil were: 46 and 18 ng/g wet weight, 2460 and 992 ng/g, 103 and 47 ng/g, and 24 and 10 ng/g dry weight, respectively. The dominant groups of SCCPs and MCCPs were C10Cl6-7 and C14Cl7-8, respectively. The close relationship between duck feathers and poultry feed indicated that the duck feathers might act as a bioindicator for the exposure of ducks to CPs. The margin of exposure approach was used to assess the health risk, with the results showing that the consumption of duck eggs posed a low risk to different age groups from exposure to SCCPs and MCCPs.
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- Shujun Dong
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China; College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Feed Monitoring Institute, Nanning, 530001, China
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- Organic Biological Analytical Chemistry Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Liège, Liège, 4000, Belgium
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- Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Feed Monitoring Institute, Nanning, 530001, China
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- Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Feed Monitoring Institute, Nanning, 530001, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China.
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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Huang J, Tan X, Xie Y, Wu X, Dahn SL, Duan Z, Ali I, Cao J, Ruan Y. A new approach to explore and assess the sustainable remediation of chromium-contaminated wastewater by biochar based on 3E model. Chemosphere 2024; 353:141600. [PMID: 38458355 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141600] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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As a cost-effective material, biochar, known as 'black gold', has been widely used for environmental applications (EA), including chromium-contaminated wastewater remediation. However, limited reports focused on the multiple impacts of biochar, including energy consumption (EC) and environmental risk (ER). Hence, to recommend biochar as a green material for sustainable development, the three critical units were explored and quantitatively assessed based on an adapted 3E model (EA-EC-ER). The tested biochar was produced by limited-oxygen pyrolysis at 400-700 °C by using three typical biomasses (Ulva prolifera, phoenix tree, and municipal sludge), and the optimal operational modulus of the 3E model was identified using six key indicators. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between EC and biochar yield (p < 0.05). The biochar produced by phoenix tree consumed more energy due to having higher content of unstable carbon fractions. Further, high-temperature and low-temperature biochar demonstrated different chromium removal mechanisms. Notably, the biochar produced at low temperature (400 °C) achieved better EA due to having high removal capacity and stability. Regarding ER, pyrolysis temperature of 500 °C could effectively stabilize the ecological risk in all biochar and the biochar produced by Ulva prolifera depicted the greatest reduction (37-fold). However, the increase in pyrolysis temperature would lead to an increase in global warming potential by nearly 22 times. Finally, the 3E model disclosed that the biochar produced by Ulva prolifera at 500 °C with low EC, high EA, and low ER had the most positive recommendation index (+78%). Importantly, a rapid assessment methodology was established by extracting parameters from the correlation. Based on this methodology, about eight percent of biochar can be the highest recommended from more than 100 collected peer-related data. Overall, the obtained findings highlighted that the multiple impacts of biochar should be considered to efficiently advance global sustainable development goals.
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- Jiang Huang
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China.
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- Anhui Province Agricultural Waste Fertilizer Utilization and Cultivated Land Quality Improvement Engineering Research Center, Chuzhou, 233100, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Water Resources Efficient Utilization and Engineering Safety, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, The University of Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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Shi Y, Jin HF, Wu YW, Zhu SC, Cao J. β-Cyclodextrin-assisted mechanical inclusion extraction of lipophilic flavonoids and hydrophilic terpenoids from functional food. Food Chem 2024; 437:137829. [PMID: 37897830 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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This study presents an innovative, efficient, environmentally friendly and rapid mechanical inclusion extraction (MIE) method for active ingredients in functional food. 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin was used as the inclusion reagent, and water was used as the extraction solvent in MIE. The experimental parameters affecting the extraction efficiency of the target compounds were systematically investigated using single-factor experiments and surface response methodology optimization. The method showed satisfactory linearity (coefficient of determination > 0.991), precision (0.02 % to 4.89 %), limit of detection (1.1-11.3 ng/mL), and recoveries of 80.4-108.7 % and 86.3-112.3 % at spiked concentration levels of 1 and 5 μg/mL, respectively. Consequently, the MIE method provided a novel green alternative and extended its applications for the simultaneous extraction of hydrophobic and hydrophilic compounds from functional food.
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- Ying Shi
- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China.
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Li L, Zhang Z, Li X, Su J, Jiang Y, Cao J, Zhao F. Mining the sustainability of takeaway businesses in online food delivery service supply chain. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27938. [PMID: 38510049 PMCID: PMC10950709 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27938] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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The online food delivery service supply chain constitutes a crucial element in achieving sustainable development goals. With its prosperity, an increasing number of takeaway businesses are drawn to this sector. As their numbers rise, issues such as profitability resilience, environmental friendliness, and fulfillment of social responsibility emerge, posing potential disruptions to the service supply chain. Against this backdrop, our endeavor is to mine the sustainability of takeaway businesses using the triple bottom line. We propose a two-stage approach involving the Bayesian best-worst method and a data mining technique to derive the weights of sustainability criteria and the clusters of takeaway businesses. Subsequently, a case study is conducted focusing on takeaway businesses on the Ele.me platform in China. The results highlight economic sustainability as the most valued criterion, followed by social and environmental sustainability. Clustering outcomes reveal four distinct levels of sustainability, with a stronger performance in social sustainability compared to environmental and economic dimensions. Further discussions explore the relationship between sustainability levels, cuisine categories, and business size. Consequently, this study suggests an effective approach for advancing sustainability initiatives within the online food delivery service supply chain.
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- Longxiao Li
- School of Business Administration, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, No. 20, East University Town Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Chongqing University, No.174 Shazhengjie, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Teaching Affairs Department, Chongqing Energy College, Chongqing, 402260, China
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- International College, Krirk University, Bangkok, 10220, Thailand
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- School of Business Administration, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, No. 20, East University Town Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- School of Business Administration, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, No. 20, East University Town Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 401331, China
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- School of Business Administration, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, No. 20, East University Town Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 401331, China
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Cao J, Liu S, Wu J, Ding B, Mao L, Zhang L, Zheng S, Zhang J. Construction of a novel S-type γ-Bi 2O 3/CeO 2 heterojunction for highly efficient photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:10243-10253. [PMID: 38497485 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp03990k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Cubic nanoparticles of CeO2 were partly covered on the tetrahedron surface of γ-Bi2O3 through a hydrothermal reaction and then a calcination process to construct a novel S-type γ-Bi2O3/CeO2 heterojunction. The optimized sample removed 96% of lomefloxacin and 81% of tetracycline. During the cycling test, the photocatalytic efficiency of lomefloxacin and tetracycline was maintained above 87% and 80%, respectively, for five consecutive cycles. According to XRD and Raman spectra characterization, the sample after cycling held a stable crystal structure. Holes, OH-˙, O2˙, and electrons participated in the degradation of lomefloxacin, while tetracycline was removed via the effect of the former three active substances. Based on theoretical calculation and experimental tests, the excellent photocatalytic activity of γ-Bi2O3/CeO2 came from the fast transfer of charge carriers along the S-type path. Moreover, the CB electrons of γ-Bi2O3 and VB holes of CeO2 were preserved to generate free radicals for antibiotic degradation. The colony numbers of Escherichia coli were 1.50 × 10-6 CFU mL-1 and 1.39 × 10-6 CFU mL-1 in solutions after the degradation of the two pollutants, which represents the non-toxicity of the final products. The γ-Bi2O3/CeO2 sample has a potential application for antibiotic removal from modern sewage.
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- Jun Cao
- Key Laboratory of Brain-like Neuromorphic Devices and Systems of Hebei Province, College of Electron and Information Engineering, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Brain-like Neuromorphic Devices and Systems of Hebei Province, College of Electron and Information Engineering, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Brain-like Neuromorphic Devices and Systems of Hebei Province, College of Electron and Information Engineering, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Brain-like Neuromorphic Devices and Systems of Hebei Province, College of Electron and Information Engineering, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- Key Laboratory of Brain-like Neuromorphic Devices and Systems of Hebei Province, College of Electron and Information Engineering, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Brain-like Neuromorphic Devices and Systems of Hebei Province, College of Electron and Information Engineering, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China.
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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Zhai H, Li Y, Jia R, Cao J, Wei Q, Yang W, Wang J. Post-endovascular treatment, blood-brain barrier disruption, predicts patient outcomes better than pre-treatment status. Neurol Sci 2024:10.1007/s10072-024-07468-x. [PMID: 38523206 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-024-07468-x] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption is an important pathological change after cerebral infarction that exacerbates brain injury. We aimed to investigate and compare the predictive utility of pre-treatment BBB permeability (BBBP) and BBBP within 1 h after endovascular treatment (EVT) for hemorrhagic transformation (HT) and 90-day prognosis. METHODS Patients underwent preoperative computed tomography perfusion (CTP) and non-contrast CT (NCCT) within 1 h after EVT. Preoperative BBBP was determined by the relative permeability surface area product (rPS) in the hypoperfusion area. Postoperative BBBP was determined by the post-EVT Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (Post-ASPECTS), which is based on brain parenchymal hyperdensity on the postoperative NCCT. OUTCOMES We included 100 patients. Univariate logistic regression analysis revealed correlations of preoperative rPS with HT, poor outcomes, and death. However, these correlations were not observed in multivariate logistic regression. A Post-ASPECTS ≤7 and could independently predict poor outcomes, while Post-ASPECTS ≤6 could independently predict death and HT. The baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score could independently predict poor outcomes and death but not HT. A combined model using the baseline NIHSS and Post-ASPECTS scores had better predictive performance for poor outcomes and death than baseline NIHSS score alone; however, it was not superior to the predictive performance of the Post-ASPECTS score. CONCLUSION The preoperative rPS cannot independently predict clinical outcomes in EVT-treated patients; contrastingly, the Post-ASPECTS score could independently predict poor outcomes, death, and HT. This parameter could inform prompt postoperative treatment decisions.
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- Huazheng Zhai
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China.
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Liu H, Tang Y, Zhang J, Wu G, Peng Q, Chen C, Cao J, Peng R, Su B, Tu D, Jiang G, Wang Q, Liu R, Wang A, Jin S, Zhang C, Bai D. TRIM5 as a promising diagnostic biomarker of hepatocellular carcinoma: integrated analysis and experimental validation. Funct Integr Genomics 2024; 24:63. [PMID: 38517555 DOI: 10.1007/s10142-024-01339-6] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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The TRIM family is associated with the membrane, and its involvement in the progression, growth, and development of various cancer types has been researched extensively. However, the role played by the TRIM5 gene within this family has yet to be explored to a great extent in terms of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The data of patients relating to mRNA expression and the survival rate of individuals diagnosed with HCC were extracted from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. UALCAN was employed to examine the potential link between TRIM5 expression and clinicopathological characteristics. In addition, enrichment analysis of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) was conducted as a means of deciphering the function and mechanism of TRIM5 in HCC. The data in the TCGA and TIMER2.0 databases was utilized to explore the correlation between TRIM5 and immune infiltration in HCC. WGCNA was performed as a means of assessing TRIM5-related co-expressed genes. The "OncoPredict" R package was also used for investigating the association between TRIM5 and drug sensitivity. Finally, qRT-PCR, Western blotting (WB) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were employed for exploring the differential expression of TRIM5 and its clinical relevance in HCC. According to the results that were obtained from the vitro experiments, mRNA and protein levels of TRIM5 demonstrated a significant upregulation in HCC tissues. It is notable that TRIM5 expression levels were found to have a strong association with the infiltration of diverse immune cells and displayed a positive correlation with several immune checkpoint inhibitors. The TRIM5 expression also displayed promising clinical prognostic value for HCC patients.
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- Huanxiang Liu
- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- Yangzhou University Medical College, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Wu X, Zhang S, Cao J, Tian J, Zhou W, Gao H, Dong S. Chlorinated paraffins in takeout food and its packaging in Beijing, China and dietary exposure risk. Environ Res 2024:118768. [PMID: 38521355 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118768] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Chlorinated paraffins (CPs) are hazardous to humans, and dietary intake acts as the primary pathway for human exposure to CPs. Takeout food is popular worldwide, but the presence of CPs in takeout food and its packaging is unclear. In this study, the concentrations and distributions of short- and median-chain CPs (SCCPs and MCCPs, respectively) were measured in 97 samples of four categories of takeout food and 33 samples of three types of takeout packaging. The SCCP and MCCP median concentrations for the takeout food samples were 248 and 339, 77.2 and 98.2, 118 and 258, 42.9 and 64.4 ng/g wet weight in meat, starch, half meat/half starch, and vegetables, respectively. Takeout food contained higher concentrations of SCCPs than MCCPs. The dominant SCCP and MCCP congener groups in takeout food were C10Cl6-7 and C14Cl7-8, respectively. The CP concentrations in takeout food were lower than those in packaging. The SCCP and MCCP median concentrations, respectively, in packaging were 9750 and 245 ng/g in polypropylene, 2830 and 135 ng/g in paper, and 2060 and 119 ng/g in aluminum foil. The concentrations of SCCPs and MCCPs were comparable in aluminum foil, whereas the concentrations of SCCPs were higher than those of MCCPs in polypropylene and paper. Correlations between CP concentrations in the takeout food and packaging indicated that CPs in packaging were potentially an important source of CPs in the takeout food. A dietary exposure risk assessment showed the takeout food posed a low risk for human exposure to CPs; however, high-frequency consumption may pose a health risk. This study clarified the current contamination situation in takeout food in Beijing, China. The resulting data could be used to prevent human exposure to CPs through dietary intake and to facilitate the market's control over the quality of takeout food.
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- Xingyi Wu
- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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Dong S, Wu X, Zhang S, Cao J, Huang N, Zou Y, Liu P, Gu X, Zheng X, Wang P. Polychlorinated naphthalenes in freshwater fish from Beijing markets: Species-specific differences, effects of cooking, and health risk assessment. Sci Total Environ 2024; 917:170605. [PMID: 38307290 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170605] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Fish are an important source of human dietary exposure to polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs). The occurrence and sources of PCNs in different species of freshwater fish are unknown, and few studies have assessed human exposure risks to PCNs through freshwater fish. In this study, 140 freshwater fish samples from 10 species were collected from Beijing markets, China. The Σ75CNs concentration range in the fish was 20.7-1310 pg/g wet weight (ww). The highest median Σ75PCNs concentration (80.4 pg/g ww) was found in mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi), and the lowest (29.6 pg/g ww) in snakehead (Channa argus). Di- and tri-CNs were the dominant PCN homologues with contributions of 35.3 % and 30.8 %, respectively. Unintentionally produced PCNs from metal smelting might be the source of PCN contamination in freshwater fish. The cooking temperature and time did not significantly affect the PCN concentrations in fish or the PCN homologue profiles. The highest toxic equivalent (TEQ) value was observed in sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis), followed by mandarin fish. Hexa-CNs were the most abundant homologue for the PCN TEQs. A risk assessment indicated that the dietary exposure risks for local residents to PCNs through freshwater fish were low. However, the relatively high concentrations of PCNs in the samples deserve attention to avoid PCNs exposure risks for groups with high fish consumption rates. Furthermore, freshwater fish likely contain a mixture of contaminants including dioxin and furans which also display a similar mode of toxicity as the PCNs and could enhance the risk to fish consumers.
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- Shujun Dong
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 10081, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine Comprehensive Test Center, Beijing 100123, China
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- Organic Biological Analytical Chemistry Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Liège, Liège 4000, Belgium
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- Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine Comprehensive Test Center, Beijing 100123, China
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- Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine Comprehensive Test Center, Beijing 100123, China.
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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Dong S, Qi S, Zhao Y, Zhang S, Wu X, Cao J, Zou Y, Wang Y, Xia S, Wang P, Wu L. Bee colonies map the short- and medium-chain chlorinated paraffin contamination from the apiary environment. Sci Total Environ 2024; 926:171846. [PMID: 38513867 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171846] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Chlorinated paraffins (CPs) are industrial chemicals that have potential adverse effects in the environment and on human health. This study investigated CPs in apiary environment, honeybees, and bee products from two rural areas of Beijing, China. The median concentrations of short-chain CPs (SCCPs) and medium-chain CPs (MCCPs) were 22 and 1.6 ng/m3 in the ambient air, 1350 and 708 ng/g dry mass (dw) in bees, 1050 and 427 ng/g dw in flowers, 37 and 54 ng/g in honey, 78 and 53 ng/g dw in bee pollen, 36 and 30 ng/g dw in soil, and 293 and 319 ng/g dw in bee wax. C10Cl6-7 and C14Cl7-8 dominated SCCPs and MCCPs in these samples, respectively. The concentrations and distributions of CPs in samples from apiaries located in the two regions varied. Long-range transportation of air masses was identified as an important source of CPs in apiaries. A close relationship between CPs in bees and the apiary environment indicated that bees could act as bioindicators for CP contamination in the environment. A human health risk assessment found that there were low risks for adults and children exposed to CPs through consumption of honey and pollen from the studied regions.
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- Shujun Dong
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Organic Biological Analytical Chemistry Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Liège, Liège 4000, Belgium
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- Hebei Ruiyuan Apiculture Co. LTD, Zanhuang 051230, China
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- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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Cao J, Cao S, Zhu H. Unlocking high-performance HCl adsorption at elevated temperatures: the synthesis and characterization of robust Ca-Mg-Al mixed oxides. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-32752-w. [PMID: 38507166 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32752-w] [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: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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The presence of HCl and SO2 gas imposes limitations on syngas utilization obtained from household waste in a wide range of applications. The hydrotalcite-like compounds (HTLs) have been proved that could remove HCl efficiency. However, the research on impact of synthesis conditions of HTLs and SO2 on HCl removal was limited. In this study, a range of Ca-Mg-Al mixed oxide sorbents was synthesized by calcining HTLs, with variations in crystallization temperature, solution pH, and the Ca/Mg molar ratio. These sorbents were examined for their effectiveness in removing HCl at medium-high temperatures under diverse conditions. The adsorption performance of selected sorbents for the removal of HCl, SO2, and HCl-SO2 mixed gas at temperature of 350 °C, 450 °C, and 550 °C, respectively, was evaluated using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). It was observed that the HTL synthesis parameters significantly influenced the HCl adsorption capacity of Ca-Mg-Al mixed oxides. Notably, HTLs synthesized at 60 °C, a solution pH of 10-11, and a Ca/Mg ratio of 4 exhibited superior crystallinity and optimal adsorption characteristics. For individual HCl and SO2 removal, temperature had a minor effect on HCl adsorption but significantly impacted SO2 adsorption rates. At temperatures above 550 °C, SO2 removal efficiency substantially decreased. When exposed to a mixed gas, the Ca-Mg-Al mixed oxides could efficiently remove both HCl and SO2 at temperatures below 550 °C, with HCl dominating the adsorption process at higher temperatures. This dual-action capability is attributed to several mechanisms through which HTL sorbents interacted with HCl, including pore filling, ion exchange, and cation exchange. Initially, HCl absorbed onto specific sites created by water and CO2 removal due to the surface's polarity. Subsequently, HCl reacted with CaCO3 and CaO formed during HTL decomposition.
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- Jun Cao
- National Engineering Research Center of Water Resources Efficient Utilization and Engineering Safety, Hohai University, Nanjing, 211111, China
- Center for Taihu Basin, Institute of Water Science and Technology, Hohai University, Nanjing, 211111, China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK.
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Tan M, Chen B, Li Q, Wang S, Chen D, Zhao M, Cao J. Comparison of Analgesic Effects of Continuous Femoral Nerve Block, Femoral Triangle Block and Adductor Block After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Clin J Pain 2024:00002508-990000000-00173. [PMID: 38506437 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000001211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to compare the analgesic effects of continuous femoral nerve block (FNB), femoral triangle block (FTB), and adductor canal block (ACB) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The goal was to identify the most effective nerve block technique among these three. METHODS Patients undergoing TKA were randomly assigned to one of three groups: FNB, FTB, or ACB. Nerve blocks were administered preoperatively, with catheters placed for patient-controlled nerve analgesia (PCNA). The primary endpoint was the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) score at movement at 24 hours post-surgery. Secondary endpoints included NRS scores at rest and movement, quadriceps strength, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test performance, range of motion (ROM), effective PCNA utilization, and opioid consumption at various post-surgery time points. RESULTS Of the 94 valid datasets analyzed (FNB: 31, FTB: 31, ACB: 32), significant differences were observed in the primary endpoint (H=7.003, P=0.03). Post-hoc analysis with Bonferroni correction showed that the FNB group had a significantly lower median pain score (3 [2-4]) compared to the ACB group (4 [3-5], Bonferroni-adjusted P=0.03). Regarding secondary endpoints, both the FNB and FTB groups had lower NRS scores than the ACB group at various time points after surgery. Quadriceps strength and TUG completion were better in the FTB and ACB groups. There were no statistically significant differences among the groups for the other endpoints. DISCUSSION Continuous FTB provides postoperative analgesia comparable to FNB, but with the advantage of significantly less impact on quadriceps muscle strength, a benefit not seen with FNB. Both FTB and ACB are effective in preserving quadriceps strength postoperatively.
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- Minghe Tan
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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Lu Y, Shi Y, Wang Y, Cao J, Wang J, Zheng Y, Pan J, Zhong W, Li C. A defect-enriched PdMo bimetallene for ethanol oxidation reaction and 4-nitrophenol reduction. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:3323-3326. [PMID: 38436205 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc00598h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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A defect-enriched PdMo bimetallene (d-PdMo) was prepared by a one-pot wet chemical reaction followed by post-treatment of oxidative etching. The introduction of defects can tailor the electronic structure of PdMo bimetallene and the prepared d-PdMo bimetallene exhibited excellent performance in the ethanol oxidation reaction (EOR) and 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) reduction reaction.
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- Yi Lu
- Department of Physics, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China.
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- Department of Physics, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China.
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- Department of Physics, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China.
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- Department of Physics, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China.
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- Department of Physics, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China.
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- Department of Physics, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China.
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- Department of Physics, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China.
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- Department of Materials, Taizhou University, Taizhou, 318000, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China.
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Zhang B, Cao J, Liao SJ, Zhou PC, Shen YT, Yu W, Li W, Shen AG. Simultaneous SERS Sensing of Cysteine and Homocysteine in Blood Based on the CBT-Cys Click Reaction: Toward Precisive Diagnosis of Schizophrenia. Anal Chem 2024. [PMID: 38498948 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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At present, there is a lack of sufficiently specific laboratory diagnostic indicators for schizophrenia. Serum homocysteine (Hcy) levels have been found to be related to schizophrenia. Cysteine (Cys) is a demethylation product in the metabolism of Hcy, and they always coexist with highly similar structures in vivo. There are few reports on the use of Cys as a diagnostic biomarker for schizophrenia in collaboration with Hcy, mainly because the rapid, economical, accurate, and high-throughput simultaneous detection of Cys and Hcy in serum is highly challenging. Herein, a click reaction-based surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) sensor was developed for simultaneous and selective detection of Cys and Hcy. Through the efficient and specific CBT-Cys click reaction between the probe containing cyan benzothiazole and Cys/Hcy, the tiny methylene difference between the molecular structures of Cys and Hcy was converted into the difference between the ring skeletons of the corresponding products that could be identified by plasmonic silver nanoparticle enhanced molecular fingerprint spectroscopy to realize discriminative detection. Furthermore, the SERS sensor was successfully applied to the detection in related patient serum samples, and it was found that the combined analysis of Cys and Hcy can improve the diagnostic accuracy of schizophrenia compared to a single indicator.
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- Biao Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China
- School of Bioengineering and Health, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, P. R. China
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- School of Bioengineering and Health, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China
- School of Bioengineering and Health, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, P. R. China
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- School of Bioengineering and Health, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China
- School of Bioengineering and Health, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, P. R. China
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Chen K, Ma C, Chen G, Yang T, Gao H, Li L, Yang Z, Cao J, Zheng C, Ma L. SERS substrate based on COF@Ag for detecting amoxicillin in honey and lake water. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2024; 313:124165. [PMID: 38493514 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124165] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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This study presents the design of a Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate, COF@Ag, for the sensitive detection of Amoxicillin (AMX) in lake water and honey. Furthermore, the study investigates the role of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) in SERS detection. The characterization results demonstrate the capability of COFs to efficiently enrich Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs), resulting in a more concentrated distribution of hotspots and an enhanced electromagnetic field on the substrate. By employing density functional theory (DFT) simulation, the frontier electronic orbitals of COFs and AMX were analyzed, and the chemical bonds and weak interactions in the system were examined using the Interaction Region Indicator (IRI) method to propose potential enhancement mechanisms. In aqueous solutions, the linear range is 1 μg/L-30 μg/L, with a limit of detection (LOD) 0.279 μg/L. In lake water, the linear range span from 100 μg/L to 500 μg/L, with a detection limit of 8.244 μg/L. For honey, the linear range extend from 20 ng/g to 100 ng/g, with a detection limit of 2.917 ng/g. This method holds key significance in facilitating the rapid detection of amoxicillin and advancing the application of COFs in SERS.
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- Kun Chen
- School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center of Light Industrial Optoelectronic Engineering and Technology, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center of Light Industrial Optoelectronic Engineering and Technology, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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- School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center of Light Industrial Optoelectronic Engineering and Technology, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center of Light Industrial Optoelectronic Engineering and Technology, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center of Light Industrial Optoelectronic Engineering and Technology, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center of Light Industrial Optoelectronic Engineering and Technology, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center of Light Industrial Optoelectronic Engineering and Technology, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; School of Internet of Things Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center of Light Industrial Optoelectronic Engineering and Technology, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center of Light Industrial Optoelectronic Engineering and Technology, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- School of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Jiangsu Provincial Research Center of Light Industrial Optoelectronic Engineering and Technology, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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Xiong Z, Yue L, Zhang Y, Ding H, Bai L, Zhao Q, Mei T, Cao J, Qi Y, Xu M. Structural regulation of asphalt-based hard carbon microcrystals based on liquid-phase crosslinking to enhance sodium storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 658:610-616. [PMID: 38134669 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.096] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Air-oxidation is an effective strategy to obtain promising carbon materials from asphalt for sodium-ion batteries. However, this method would generate a vast amount of gaseous pollutant, which pose challenges for recycling. Herein, a simple, cost-effective and environmentally friendly liquid-phase oxidation method is proposed. The oxygen-containing functional groups (-NO2) are introduced into asphalt, which effectively prevents the melting of asphalt and rearrangement of carbon layers during subsequent carbonization process. As a result, a carbon material with notable disorder degree, large interlayer spacing and abundant closed pores, is prepared. The as-prepared product demonstrates an impressive initial Coulombic efficiency of 88.3 % and an enhanced specific capacity of 317.0 mA h g-1, which is 2.6 times that of the pristine product. Moreover, when assembled with a Na3.32Fe2.34(P2O7)2 cathode, the full-cell delivers a high reversible capacity of 271.7 mA h g-1 at 30 mA g-1 with superb cycle life. This study offers a novel oxidation strategy and provides a solution for producing highly disordered carbon anodes from soft carbon precursors.
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- Zhiyong Xiong
- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China; Yibin Academy of Southwest University, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China; Yibin Academy of Southwest University, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China; Yibin Academy of Southwest University, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China; Yibin Academy of Southwest University, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China; Yibin Academy of Southwest University, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China; Yibin Academy of Southwest University, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China; Yibin Academy of Southwest University, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China; Yibin Academy of Southwest University, Yibin 644000, PR China
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China; Yibin Academy of Southwest University, Yibin 644000, PR China.
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- Institute for Clean Energy & Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, PR China; Yibin Academy of Southwest University, Yibin 644000, PR China.
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Wang X, Cao J, Li J. Anatomic Liver Resection Based on Portal Territory With Margin Priority for Hepatocellular Carcinoma. JAMA Surg 2024:2816271. [PMID: 38477904 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2023.5904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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This Surgical Innovation describes the use of anatomic resection of the liver based on portal territory with margin priority for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Xingru Wang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Shao Z, Guo J, Lu X, Cao J, Chen Y, Li J, Su X. Effect of the modified painless blistering moxibustion with wheat-grain sized moxa cone on cough variant asthma of pathogenic wind attacking the lung: a randomized controlled trial. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2024; 44:261-265. [PMID: 38467499 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230509-0001] [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: 03/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To observe the clinical effect of the modified painless blistering moxibustion with wheat-grain sized moxa cone on cough variant asthma (CVA) differentiated as pathogenic wind attacking the lung and explore the influences on eosinophil count (EOS) in the peripheral blood and the content of interleukin-4 (IL-4) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the serum of patients. METHODS Ninety-two patients with CVA of pathogenic wind attacking the lung were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 46 cases in each group. In the observation group, the modified painless blistering moxibustion with wheat-grain sized moxa cone was applied to the unilateral Feishu (BL 13), Gaohuang (BL 43) and Zusanli (ST 36) in each session of treatment, once every 3 days. In the control group, budesonide and formoterol powder inhaler was delivered, 4.5 μg per inhalation, once every half an hour after breakfast and dinner; one more time of inhalation needed if the symptoms were not well controlled, but less than 6 times of inhalation per day. The duration of treatment was 8 weeks in both groups. Separately, before and after treatment, and during the 1-month follow-up after treatment completion, the score of the symptoms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was observed in the two groups; using the lung function detector, the indexes of pulmonary function (forced expiratory volume in one second [FEV1], FEV1/forced vital capacity [FVC] and peak expiratory flow [PEF]) were determined, and the count of EOS in the peripheral blood and the content of IL-4 and TNF-α in the serum were determined before and after treatment; and the clinical effect was compared between the two groups. RESULTS After treatment and in follow-up, the TCM symptom scores were decreased compared with those before treatment in the two groups (P<0.05), and the score in the observation group was lower than that of the control group in follow-up (P<0.05). After treatment, FEV1, FEV1/FVC and PEF were increased when compared with those before treatment in the two groups (P<0.05), and the count of EOS in the peripheral blood and the content of IL-4 and TNF-α in the serum were reduced (P<0.05); there was no statistical difference in these indexes between the two groups (P>0.05). After treatment, the total effective rate of the observation group was 95.7% (44/46), which was not different statistically in comparison with the control group (93.5% [43/46], P>0.05). In the follow-up, the total effective rate of the observation group was 95.7% (44/46), which was higher than that of the control group (78.3% [36/46], P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The modified painless blistering moxibustion with wheat-grain sized moxa cone may ameliorate the symptoms of CVA of pathogenic wind attacking the lung and improve the pulmonary functions, which is probably related to the regulation of the count of EOS in the peripheral blood and the content of IL-4 and TNF-α in the serum, thereby, reducing the inflammatory response.
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- Zhiyu Shao
- School of TCM, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261000, Shandong Province, China
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- School of TCM, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261000, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shandong University of TCM
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shandong University of TCM
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shandong University of TCM
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Weifang Hospital of TCM, Weifang 261000, Shandong Province
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Weifang Hospital of TCM, Weifang 261000, Shandong Province.
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Cao J, Zhang D, Li W, Yuan W, Luo G, Xie S. Azilsartan improves urinary albumin excretion in hypertension mice. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:4138-4148. [PMID: 38462692 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205271] [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: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for chronic kidney diseases, leading to hypertensive nephrosclerosis, including excessive albuminuria. Azilsartan, an angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker, has been widely used for the treatment of hypertension. However, the effects of Azilsartan on urinary albumin excretion in hypertension haven't been reported before. In this study, we investigated whether Azilsartan possesses a beneficial property against albuminuria in mice treated with angiotensin II and a high-salt diet (ANG/HS). Compared to the control group, the ANG/HS group had higher blood pressure, oxidative stress, and inflammatory response, all of which were rescued by Azilsartan dose-dependently. Importantly, the ANG/HS-induced increase in urinary albumin excretion and decrease in the expression of occludin were reversed by Azilsartan. Additionally, it was shown that increased fluorescence intensity of FITC-dextran, declined trans-endothelial electrical resistance (TEER) values, and reduction of occludin and krüppel-like factor 2 (KLF2) were observed in ANG/HS-treated human renal glomerular endothelial cells (HrGECs), then prevented by Azilsartan. Moreover, the regulatory effect of Azilsartan on endothelial monolayer permeability in ANG/HS-treated HrGECs was abolished by the knockdown of KLF2, indicating KLF2 is required for the effect of Azilsartan. We concluded that Azilsartan alleviated diabetic nephropathy-induced increase in Uterine artery embolization (UAE) mediated by the KLF2/occludin axis.
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- Jun Cao
- Department of Nephrology, People’s Hospital of Ganzhou, Ganzhou 341001, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Nephrology, People’s Hospital of Ganzhou, Ganzhou 341001, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Nephrology, People’s Hospital of Ganzhou, Ganzhou 341001, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Nephrology, People’s Hospital of Ganzhou, Ganzhou 341001, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Nephrology, People’s Hospital of Ganzhou, Ganzhou 341001, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Nephrology, People’s Hospital of Ganzhou, Ganzhou 341001, Jiangxi Province, China
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Zhang CH, Zhou BX, Lin X, Mo YH, Cao J, Cai SL, Fan J, Zhang WG, Zheng SR. Iodine Adsorption-Desorption-Induced Structural Transformation and Improved Ag + Turn-On Luminescent Sensing Performance of a Nonporous Eu(III) Metal-Organic Framework. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:4185-4195. [PMID: 38364251 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c04222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Posttreatment of pristine metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with suitable vapor may be an effective way to regulate their structures and properties but has been less explored. Herein, we report an interesting example in which a crystalline nonporous Eu(III)-MOF was transferred to a porous amorphous MOF (aMOF) via iodine vapor adsorption-desorption posttreatment, and the resulting aMOF showed improved turn-on sensing properties with respect to Ag+ ions. The crystalline Eu-MOF, namely, Eu-IPDA, was assembled from Eu(III) and 4,4'-{4-[4-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl]pyridine-2,6-diyl}dibenzoic acid (H2IPDA) and exhibited a two-dimensional (2D) coordination network based on one-dimensional secondary building blocks. The close packing of the 2D networks gives rise to a three-dimensional supramolecular framework without any significant pores. Interestingly, the nonporous Eu-IPDA could absorb iodine molecules when Eu-IPDA crystals were placed in iodine vapor at 85 °C, and the adsorption capacity was 1.90 g/g, which is comparable to those of many MOFs with large BET surfaces. The adsorption of iodine is attributed to the strong interactions among the iodine molecule, the carboxy group, and the N-containing group and leads to the amorphization of the framework. After immersion of the iodine-loaded Eu-IPDA in EtOH, approximately 89.7% of the iodine was removed, resulting in a porous amorphous MOF, denoted as a-Eu-IPDA. In addition, the remaining iodine in the a-Eu-IPDA framework causes strong luminescent quenching in the fluorescence emission region of the Eu(III) center when compared with that in Eu-IPDA. The luminescence intensity of a-Eu-IPDA in water suspensions was significantly enhanced when Ag+ ions were added, with a detection limit of 4.76 × 10-6 M, which is 1000 times that of pristine Eu-IPDA. It also showed strong anti-interference ability over many common competitive metal ions and has the potential to sense Ag+ in natural water bodies and traditional Chinese medicine preparations. A mechanistic study showed that the interactions between Ag+ and the absorbed iodine, the carboxylate group, and the N atoms all contribute to the sensing performance of a-Eu-IPDA.
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- Chu-Hong Zhang
- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, and School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, and School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, and School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, and School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Hydrogen Energy, Guangdong Key Laboratory for Hydrogen Energy Technologies, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, P. R. China
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, and School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, and School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, and School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, and School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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Cao J, Tan X, Cheng X. Over-expression of the BnVIT-L2 gene improves the lateral root development and biofortification under iron stress. Plant Physiol Biochem 2024; 208:108501. [PMID: 38452450 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108501] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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The vacuolar iron transporter (VIT) family is responsible for absorbing and storing iron ions in vacuoles. Here, the BnVIT-L2 gene from Brassica napus has been cloned for the first time and was found to be expressed in multiple tissues and organs, induced by iron stress. The BnVIT-L2 protein is located in vacuolar membranes and has the ability to bind both iron and other bivalent metal ions. Over-expression of the BnVIT-L2 gene increased lateral root number and main root length, as well as chlorophyll and iron content in transgenic Arabidopsis plants (BnVIT-L2/At) exposed to iron stress, compared to wild type Col-0. Furthermore, over-expression of this gene improved the adaptability of transgenic B. napus plants (BnVIT-L2-OE) under iron stress. The regulation of plant tolerance under iron stress by BnVIT-L2 gene may involve in the signal of reactive oxygen species (ROS), as suggested by Ribosome profiling sequencing (Ribo-seq). This study provides a reference for investigating plant growth and biofortification under iron stress through the BnVIT-L2 gene.
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- Jun Cao
- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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Yang Y, Song B, Guo M, Gao J, Jiang L, Li Q, Liu Y, Cao J. p53-dependent HIF-1α /autophagy mediated glycolysis to support Cr(VI)-induced cell growth and cell migration. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2024; 272:116076. [PMID: 38335577 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116076] [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: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Cr(VI) is known to be seriously toxic and carcinogenic. Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) is a crucial regulator to promote tumor development. In this study, we found that Cr(VI) significantly increased the expression of HIF-1α in A549 cells and in lung of BALB/c mice but not in HELF cells. Treatment with Lificiguat (YC-1), HIF-1α inhibitor, or CoCl2, HIF-1α inducer, could alter Cr(VI)-induced autophagy, glycolysis, and cell growth in A549 cells but not in HELF cells, validating the involvement of HIF-1α in these effects of Cr(VI) in A549 cells. Co-treatments of pcATG4B with YC-1, or siATG4B with CoCl2 demonstrated the role of HIF-1α / autophagy axis in inducing glycolysis and cell growth in A549 cells. In HELF cells, however, only autophagy but not HIF-1α played a role in inducing glycolysis. The protein level of p53 was significantly lower in A549 cells than in HELF cells. RITA, a p53 inducer, attenuated Cr(VI)-induced HIF-1α and LC3-II in A549 cells, suggesting that p53 might be the mechanism underlying the different effects of Cr(VI) on HIF-1α in A549 and HELF cells. Thus, p53-dependent HIF-1α / autophagy-mediated glycolysis plays a role in facilitating Cr(VI)-induced carcinogenesis.
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- Yanqiu Yang
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 W. Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 W. Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Surgery, the Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 W. Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 W. Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, China
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- School of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, China.
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 W. Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, China.
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Cao J, Wei Z, Nie Y, Chen HZ. Therapeutic potential of alternative splicing in cardiovascular diseases. EBioMedicine 2024; 101:104995. [PMID: 38350330 PMCID: PMC10874720 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2024.104995] [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: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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RNA splicing is an important RNA processing step required by multiexon protein-coding mRNAs and some noncoding RNAs. Precise RNA splicing is required for maintaining gene and cell function; however, mis-spliced RNA transcripts can lead to loss- or gain-of-function effects in human diseases. Mis-spliced RNAs induced by gene mutations or the dysregulation of splicing regulators may result in frameshifts, nonsense-mediated decay (NMD), or inclusion/exclusion of exons. Genetic animal models have characterised multiple splicing factors required for cardiac development or function. Moreover, sarcomeric and ion channel genes, which are closely associated with cardiovascular function and disease, are hotspots for AS. Here, we summarise splicing factors and their targets that are associated with cardiovascular diseases, introduce some therapies potentially related to pathological AS targets, and raise outstanding questions and future directions in this field.
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- Jun Cao
- College of Chemistry and Life Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX, 77555, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Common Mechanism Research for Major Diseases, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, State Key Laboratory of Common Mechanism Research for Major Diseases, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100005, China; Medical Epigenetics Research Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Zhou T, Cao J, Tang Q, Jin J, Liang Y, Feng B. Exploring the role of NAA40 in immune infiltrates and prognostic prediction in hepatocellular carcinoma. Am J Clin Exp Immunol 2024; 13:26-34. [PMID: 38496356 PMCID: PMC10944357] [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: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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NAA40 belongs to the N-terminal acetyltransferase (NATs) family, responsible for protein N-terminal modification, and it exerts crucial roles across various cancers. However, its impact on patient prognosis and immune infiltration in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains elusive. To address this, our study delved into the comprehensive analysis of NAA40 in the context of cancer. Our pan-cancer analysis unveiled elevated NAA40 expression in multiple tumor types, including BLCA, BRCA, CHOL, COAD, ESCA, HNSC, LIHC, LUAD, LUSC, STAD, and THCA. Additionally, through a comprehensive examination across various cancer types within TCGA, we discovered that high NAA40 gene expression correlated with poor prognosis in HCC, pointing toward its role in promoting oncogenesis. Further investigation illuminated the association of increased NAA40 expression with T stage, pathologic stage, tumor status, and histologic grade. Interestingly, we noted a significant inverse correlation between NAA40 expression and the infiltration levels of immune cells, such as DC cells, neutrophils, NK cells, and T cells, in liver cancer. This observation underpins the hypothesis that NAA40 influences HCC development by modulating immune cell infiltration. Functional enrichment analysis provided valuable insights into the pathways influenced by NAA40. Enriched pathways encompassed oxidative phosphorylation, xenobiotic metabolism, bile acid metabolism, fatty acid metabolism, G2M checkpoint, and E2F targets. These findings collectively position NAA40 as a potential biomarker for prognostic prediction and monitoring the effects of immunotherapy in HCC.
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- Tong Zhou
- Center for Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Medical College of Soochow UniversitySuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Center for Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Center for Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Center for Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Center for Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Center for Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow UniversitySuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Zhang Q, Ding X, Zhang Y, Yang Y, Mao F, Ni B, Liu Y, Culleton R, Dai Y, Cao J. A smartphone-based crowd-sourced real-time surveillance platform (apple snail inspector) for the invasive snails: a design and development study. Parasit Vectors 2024; 17:78. [PMID: 38378569 PMCID: PMC10880226 DOI: 10.1186/s13071-024-06182-z] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The large amphibious freshwater apple snail is an important invasive species in China, but there is currently no method available for their surveillance. The development and popularization of smartphones provide a new platform for research on surveillance technologies for the early detection and effective control of invasive species. METHODS The ASI surveillance system was developed based on the infrastructure of the WeChat platform and Amap. The user can directly enter the game interface through the WeChat port on their mobile phone, and the system automatically obtains their location. The user can then report the location of apple snails. The administrator can audit the reported information, and all information can be exported to Microsoft Excel version 2016 for analysis. The map was generated by ArcGIS 10.2 and was used to characterize the spatial and temporal distribution of apple snails in Jiangsu Province. RESULTS The architecture of ASI consists of three parts: a mobile terminal, a server terminal and a desktop terminal. We published more than 10 tweets on the official WeChat account of the system to announce it to the public, and a total of 207 users in 2020 and 2021 correctly reported sightings of apple snails. We identified 550 apple snails breeding sites in 2020 and 2021, featuring ponds (81%), parks (17%) and farmland (2%). In addition, most of the locations contained snail eggs, and the reporting times mainly occurred between May and September. CONCLUSIONS The ASI is an effective surveillance system that can be used to identify the breeding locations of apple snails and provides the basis of prevention and control for its dispersal. Its successful development and operation provide new potential avenues for surveillance of other public health issues.
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- Qiang Zhang
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Medical Key Laboratory, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Medical Key Laboratory, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Medical Key Laboratory, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Medical Key Laboratory, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Medical Key Laboratory, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Division of Molecular Parasitology, Proteo-Science Centre, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Medical Key Laboratory, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Medical Key Laboratory, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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Liang M, Cao J, Zhang X, Guo D, Yao Z, Gao R, Bai Y. Safety and effectiveness of halo gravity traction combined with traditional growing rods in severe early-onset scoliosis with neurofibromatosis type 1. J Pediatr Orthop B 2024:01202412-990000000-00188. [PMID: 38375876 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000001169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) scoliosis can be difficult to treat without early detection. Correcting deformities while considering long-term growth in early-onset scoliosis (EOS) treatment is important. This study was performed to establish the safety and effectiveness of halo gravity traction (HGT) with traditional growing rods (TGRs) in NF-1 EOS. We retrospectively reviewed a cohort of 15 children (7 boys and 8 girls; mean age, 5.61 years) diagnosed with NF-1 EOS from October 2016 to March 2021. All patients underwent HGT before growing rod implantation. The growing rods were lengthened every 9-12 months, with a follow-up of 2-7 years. Cobb angle, thoracic kyphosis (TK), trunk shift (TS), sagittal vertebral axis and T1-S1 height were measured before operation, after traction, after operation and at last follow-up. Complications were also recorded. Fifteen patients with NF-1 EOS were treated with an average traction weight of 10.00 kg. After 29.20 days of HGT, the Cobb angle improved from 99.10° to 62.60°, TK from 79.33° to 55.04°, TS from 31.05 to 17.71 mm, sagittal vertebral axis from 42.07 to 25.63 mm and T1-S1 height from 27.50 to 29.70 cm (P < 0.05 for all). Postoperatively, compared with post-traction, the Cobb angle was 52.40° (P = 0.002) and TK was 44.54° (P = 0.004). No complications occurred during traction. Growing rod dislocation occurred in one patient and growing rod breakage in one patient. HGT combined with TGRs was well-tolerated and effective for treating severe NF-1 EOS. It significantly corrected the Cobb angle and TK, restored trunk balance, and increased spinal height with few complications.
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- Mingqian Liang
- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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Ping L, Minarik GE, Gao H, Cao J, Li T, Kitadai H, Ling X. Synthesis of 2D layered transition metal (Ni, Co) hydroxides via edge-on condensation. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3817. [PMID: 38361022 PMCID: PMC10869340 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53969-2] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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Layered transition metal hydroxides (LTMHs) with transition metal centers sandwiched between layers of coordinating hydroxide anions have attracted considerable interest for their potential in developing clean energy sources and storage technologies. However, two-dimensional (2D) LTMHs remain largely understudied in terms of physical properties and applications in electronic devices. Here, for the first time we report > 20 μm α-Ni(OH)2 2D crystals, synthesized from hydrothermal reaction. And an edge-on condensation mechanism assisted with the crystal field geometry is proposed to understand the 2D intra-planar growth of the crystals, which is also testified through series of systematic comparative studies. We also report the successful synthesis of 2D Co(OH)2 crystals (> 40 μm) with more irregular shape due to the slightly distorted octahedral geometry of the crystal field. Moreover, the detailed structural characterization of synthesized α-Ni(OH)2 are performed. The optical band gap energy is extrapolated as 2.54 eV from optical absorption measurements and the electronic bandgap is measured as 2.52 eV from reflected electrons energy loss spectroscopy (REELS). We further demonstrate its potential as a wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor for high voltage operation in 2D electronics with a high breakdown strength, 4.77 MV/cm with 4.9 nm thickness. The successful realization of the 2D LTMHs opens the door for future exploration of more fundamental physical properties and device applications.
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- Lu Ping
- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Boston University, 15 St. Mary's Street, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston University, 590 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston University, 590 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston University, 590 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Boston University, 15 St. Mary's Street, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Boston University, 590 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Boston University, 15 St. Mary's Street, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
- Department of Chemistry, Boston University, 590 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
- The Photonics Center, Boston University, 8 St. Mary's Street, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
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Yang E, Fan X, Ye H, Sun X, Ji Q, Ding Q, Zhong S, Zhao S, Xuan C, Fang M, Ding X, Cao J. Exploring the role of ubiquitin regulatory X domain family proteins in cancers: bioinformatics insights, mechanisms, and implications for therapy. J Transl Med 2024; 22:157. [PMID: 38365777 PMCID: PMC10870615 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-04890-9] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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UBXD family (UBXDF), a group of proteins containing ubiquitin regulatory X (UBX) domains, play a crucial role in the imbalance of proliferation and apoptotic in cancer. In this study, we summarised bioinformatics proof on multi-omics databases and literature on UBXDF's effects on cancer. Bioinformatics analysis revealed that Fas-associated factor 1 (FAF1) has the largest number of gene alterations in the UBXD family and has been linked to survival and cancer progression in many cancers. UBXDF may affect tumour microenvironment (TME) and drugtherapy and should be investigated in the future. We also summarised the experimental evidence of the mechanism of UBXDF in cancer, both in vitro and in vivo, as well as its application in clinical and targeted drugs. We compared bioinformatics and literature to provide a multi-omics insight into UBXDF in cancers, review proof and mechanism of UBXDF effects on cancers, and prospect future research directions in-depth. We hope that this paper will be helpful for direct cancer-related UBXDF studies.
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- Enyu Yang
- School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong , 999077, Special Administrative Region, China
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- Key Laboratory of Head & Neck Cancer Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Head and Neck and Rare Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310022, China
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- Department of 'A', The Children's Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Hospital, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Head & Neck Cancer Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Head and Neck and Rare Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310022, China.
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- School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Head & Neck Cancer Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Head and Neck and Rare Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310022, China.
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Gu J, Cao Y, Chai L, Xu E, Liu K, Chong Z, Zhang Y, Zou D, Xu Y, Wang J, Müller O, Cao J, Zhu G, Lu G. Delayed care-seeking in international migrant workers with imported malaria in China. J Travel Med 2024:taae021. [PMID: 38335249 DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taae021] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Imported malaria cases continue to pose major challenges in China as well as in other countries that have achieved elimination. Early diagnosis and treatment of each imported malaria case is the key to successfully maintaining malaria elimination success. This study aimed to build an easy-to-use predictive nomogram to predict and intervene against delayed care seeking among international migrant workers with imported malaria. METHODS A prediction model was built based on migrant workers with imported malaria from 2012 to 2019, in Jiangsu Province, China. Routine surveillance information (e.g. sex, age, profession, symptoms, origin country and length of stay abroad), data on the place of initial care-seeking, and the gross-domestic product (GDP) of the destination city were extracted and incorporated. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify independent predictors and a nomogram was established to predict the risk of delayed care-seeking. The discrimination and calibration of the nomogram was performed using area under the curve (AUC) and calibration plots. In addition, four machine learning models were used to make a comparison. RESULTS Of 2255 Chinese patients with imported malaria, 636 (28.2%) sought care within 24 hours after symptom onset, and 577 (25.6%) sought care three days after symptom onset. Development of symptoms before entry into China, initial care seeking from superior healthcare facilities, and a higher GDP level of the destination city were significantly associated with delayed care seeking among migrant workers with imported malaria. Based on these independent risk factors, an easy-to-use and intuitive nomogram was established. The calibration curves of the nomogram showed good consistency. CONCLUSIONS The tool provides public health practitioners with a method for the early detection of delayed care-seeking risk among international migrant workers with imported malaria, which may be of significance in improving post-travel healthcare for labour migrants, reducing the risk of severe malaria, preventing malaria reintroduction, and sustaining achievements in malaria elimination.
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- Jiyue Gu
- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, China
- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Yangzhou, China
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- Yangzhou Schistosomiasis and Parasitic Disease Control Office, Yangzhou, China
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- Institute of Global Health, Medical School, Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, China
- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, China
- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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Qiu H, Cao J, Wang R, Li X, Kuang L, Ouyang Z. Functional Abnormality of the Reward System in Depressed Adolescents and Young Adults with and without Suicidal Behavior. Brain Topogr 2024:10.1007/s10548-024-01036-4. [PMID: 38319504 DOI: 10.1007/s10548-024-01036-4] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To identify local and functional connectivity abnormalities in the brain's reward network in depressed adolescents and young adults with and without suicidal behavior. METHODS Magnetic resonance imaging data were obtained from 41 major depressive disorder (MDD) patients with suicidal behavior (sMDD, males/females: 12/29), 44 MDD patients without suicidal behavior (nMDD, males/females: 13/32), and 52 healthy controls (HCs, males/females: 17/35). The Young Mania Scale, Hamilton Depression Scale, Columbia Suicide Scale, and Scale for Suicide Ideation were used to evaluate emotional state and suicidal ideation and behaviors. The amplitude of low frequency fluctuations (ALFF), regional homogeneity (ReHo) and functional connectivity of 11 regions of interest (ROIs) in the reward network were determined. RESULTS ALFF values in the vmPFC of the nMDD group were significantly lower than those in the HC group (p = 0.031). The ReHo values of the nMDD group were lower in the lVS but higher in the vmPFC than those of the HC group (P = 0.018 and 0.025, respectively). Functional connectivity of the AC with the vmPFC, lVS, rVS, and vmPFC was increased in the sMDD group compared with that in the nMDD group (P = 0.038, 0.034, 0.006, respectively). CONCLUSION Local and functional connectivity abnormalities in the reward network were found in the MDD groups. However, increased functional connectivity was found in only the sMDD group.
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- Haitang Qiu
- Department of Mental Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Mental Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Mental Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Mental Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Chai L, Cao Y, Zhao L, Liu K, Chong Z, Lu Y, Zhu G, Cao J, Lu G. [Quantitative analysis of risk assessment indicators for re-introduction of imported malaria in China]. Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi 2024; 35:604-613. [PMID: 38413021 DOI: 10.16250/j.32.1374.2023177] [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: 02/29/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To quantitatively analyze the risk indicators of re-introduction of imported malaria in China and their weighting coefficients, so as to investigate the difference in the contribution of risk indicators included in the current risk assessment framework for re-introduction of imported malaria in China to the risk assessment of re-introduction of imported malaria. METHODS Publications pertaining to the risk assessment framework for re-introduction of imported malaria in China that reported the risk indicators and their weighting coefficients were retrieved in PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang Data, and VIP with terms of "malaria", "re-introduction/re-transmission/re-establishment", "risk assessment/risk evaluation/risk prediction" from the inception of the database through 3 August 2023, and literature search was performed in Google Scholar to ensure the comprehensiveness of the retrieval. Basic characteristics of included studies were extracted using pre-designed information extraction forms by two investigators, and data pertaining to risk indicators of re-introduction of imported malaria were cross-checked by these two investigators. The risk indicators included in the risk assessment framework for re-introduction of imported malaria in China and their weighting coefficients were visualized with the Nightingale's rose diagrams using the software R 4.2.1, and the importance of risk indictors was evaluated with the frequency of risk indicators included in the risk assessment framework and the ranking of weighting coefficients of risk indicators. In addition, the capability of risk indicators screened by different weighting methods was compared by calculating the ratio of the maximum to the minimum of the weighting coefficients of the risk indicators screened by different weighting methods. RESULTS A total of 2 138 publications were retrieved, and following removal of duplications and screening, a total of 8 publications were included in the final analysis. In these 8 studies, 8 risk assessment frameworks for re-introduction of imported malaria in China and 52 risk indicators of re-introduction of imported malaria were reported, in which number of imported malaria cases (n = 8) and species of malaria vectors were more frequently included in the risk assessment frameworks (n = 8), followed by species of imported malaria parasites (n = 6) and population density of local malaria vectors (n = 6), and species of local malaria vectors (n = 6), number of imported malaria cases (n = 5) and species of imported malaria parasites had the three highest weighting coefficients (n = 4). The weighting methods included expert scoring method, combination of expert scoring method and analytic hierarchy process, and combination of expert scoring method and entropy weight method in these 8 studies, and the ratios of the maximum to the minimum of the weighting coefficients of the risk indicators screened by the expert scoring method were 1.143 to 2.241, while the ratios of the maximum to the minimum of the weighting coefficients of the risk indicators screened by combination of the expert scoring method and analytic hierarchy process were 34.970 to 162.000. CONCLUSIONS Number of imported malaria cases, species of imported malaria parasites, species of local malaria vectors and population density of local malaria vectors are core indicators in the current risk assessment framework for re-introduction of imported malaria in China. Combination of the expert scoring method and analytic hierarchy process is superior to the expert scoring method alone for weighting the risk indicators.
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225007, China
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- National Health Commission of Key Laboratory for Parasitic Disease Prevention and Control, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225007, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225007, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225007, China
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- Health and Quarantine Office, Nanjing Customs, China
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- National Health Commission of Key Laboratory for Parasitic Disease Prevention and Control, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, China
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- National Health Commission of Key Laboratory for Parasitic Disease Prevention and Control, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225007, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225007, China
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Jiao J, Ye X, Guo D, Cao J, Zhang X, Wang S, Zhang J, Yao Z. Is it necessary to extend fusion to L4 when correcting pediatric L5-S1 spondylolisthesis? J Neurosurg Spine 2024:1-6. [PMID: 38306645 DOI: 10.3171/2023.11.spine231035] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate whether extending fusion to L4 is imperative in the surgical treatment of pediatric L5-S1 spondylolisthesis. METHODS This retrospective analysis encompassed 68 pediatric cases of dysplastic L5-S1 spondylolisthesis who underwent posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery at two hospitals. Patients were categorized into two groups based on the upper instrumented vertebra (group L4 and group L5). Data were collected from medical records and radiological images obtained preoperatively and at last follow-up. Radiographic parameters including slip percentage (SP), lumbar lordosis (LL), sagittal vertical axis (SVA), pelvic incidence (PI), Spinal Deformity Study Group dysplastic lumbosacral angle (SDSG-LSA), pelvic tilt (PT), Dubousset's lumbosacral angle (Dub-LSA), sacral slope (SS), and severity index (SI) were measured. Surgery-related data and complication data were also collected. The incidence rates of complications were compared, including those of neurological deficit, adjacent-segment instability (ASI), and other complications. ASI was defined as progression of slippage > 3 mm or posterior opening > 5° in the adjacent segment. Clinical outcomes were assessed with the numeric rating scale (NRS) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores. The follow-up period for all patients lasted a minimum of 2 years. RESULTS Among all 68 patients, group L4 consisted of 15 patients and group L5 comprised 53 patients. The patients included in both groups had comparable baseline demographic characteristics and radiographic parameters. Postoperative SP and SDSG-LSA were significantly lower in group L5 (p < 0.05). No other postoperative radiographic differences were observed between groups. One patient in group L4 and 3 patients in group L5 experienced transient neurological deficits (p > 0.05). There were 13 cases of ASI in group L5 compared with none in group L4 (24.5% vs 0%, p > 0.05). Of the 13 patients with ASI, 4 underwent revision surgery due to L4-5 level instability and clinical symptoms. The remaining individuals exhibited no symptoms, and regular annual follow-up assessments are being conducted for all patients. The NRS and ODI scores at final follow-up did not exhibit any significant differences between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Fusion to L5 could achieve comparable satisfactory results to fixation to L4, albeit with increased likelihood of ASI. Extension of fusion to L4 may not be necessary for most patients with pediatric L5-S1 spondylolisthesis.
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- Jiahao Jiao
- 1Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, PR China
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, PR China; and
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- 1Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, PR China
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- 1Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, PR China
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- 1Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, PR China
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, PR China; and
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, PR China; and
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- 1Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, PR China
- 3Children's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Hospital of Beijing Children's Hospital, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, PR China
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Li Y, Cao J, Wang J, Wu W, Jiang L, Sun X. Association of the m 6 A reader IGF2BP3 with tumor progression and brain-specific metastasis in breast cancer. Cancer 2024; 130:356-374. [PMID: 37861451 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.35048] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to determine the role of insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 3 (IGF2BP3), an N6 -methyladinosine reader, in the progression and distant metastasis of breast cancer. METHODS IGF2BP3 expression was assessed in 152 pairs of breast cancer and adjacent normal tissue (ANT) by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and in 561 cases of breast cancer and 163 cases of ANT by immunohistochemistry. Survival curves were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method and then compared statistically using the log-rank test. The prognostic role of IGF2BP3 was determined by Cox regression analysis. RESULTS Analysis of public gene data sets revealed that IGF2PB3 predicted distant metastasis in breast cancer and was highly correlated with brain metastasis. In the clinical retrospective cohort, the positive rate of IGF2BP3 increased gradually with breast cancer progression. Positive IGF2BP3 expression was related to poor distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS, p = .030) and Cox regression analysis identified IGF2BP3 as an independent risk factor for DMFS (hazard ratio, 1.876; 95% confidence interval, 1.128-3.159; p = .019). Positive IGF2BP3 expression was markedly related to breast cancer brain metastasis (p = .011) but not to lung and bone metastasis. Moreover, patients with IGF2BP3-positive brain metastasis had lower survival than patients with IGF2BP3-negative brain metastasis (p = .041). Gene expression profiling results indicated that high IGF2BP3 expression was associated with the PD-1 checkpoint pathway, HER2-HER3 signaling, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition. CONCLUSIONS IGF2BP3 may serve as a novel predictive biomarker and a potential therapeutic target for breast cancer brain metastasis, which warrants further investigation. PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY As an m6 A reader, IGF2BP3 is dysregulated and implicated in various cancers but its role in breast cancer has not been fully clarified. In this study, we found that IGF2BP3 was upregulated in breast cancer and IGF2BP3 expression increased gradually during breast cancer progression. IGF2BP3 expression exerted no effect on the overall survival and breast cancer-specific survival of breast cancer patients; however, IGF2BP3-positive patients were more likely to develop distant metastasis than IGF2BP3-negative patients. In addition, IGF2BP3 was associated with brain-specific metastasis in breast cancer patients. These findings warrant further investigation because they provide a rationale for novel predictive or therapeutic approaches.
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- Yang Li
- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Jiangqiao Hospital, Shanghai General Hospital Jiading Branch, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Hu F, Fang D, Zhang W, Dong K, Ye Z, Cao J. Lateral root primordium: Formation, influencing factors and regulation. Plant Physiol Biochem 2024; 207:108429. [PMID: 38359556 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108429] [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: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Roots are the primary determinants of water and nutrient uptake by plants. The structure of roots is largely determined by the repeated formation of new lateral roots (LR). A new lateral root primordium (LRP) is formed between the beginning and appearance of LR, which defines the organization and function of LR. Therefore, proper LRP morphogenesis is a crucial process for lateral root formation. The development of LRP is regulated by multiple factors, including hormone and environmental signals. Roots integrate signals and regulate growth and development. At the molecular level, many genes regulate the growth and development of root organs to ensure stable development plans, while also being influenced by various environmental factors. To gain a better understanding of the LRP formation and its influencing factors, this study summarizes previous research. The cell cycle involved in LRP formation, as well as the roles of ROS, auxin, other auxin-related plant hormones, and genetic regulation, are discussed in detail. Additionally, the effects of gravity, mechanical stress, and cell death on LRP formation are explored. Throughout the text unanswered or poorly understood questions are identified to guide future research in this area.
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- Fei Hu
- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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Chen Z, Liu C, Chen J, Lei P, Feng S, Liu G, Dai D, Cao J, Chen J, Zhou J, Zhou M. Aggressive NK-cell Leukemia: A Case Report and Literature Review. Altern Ther Health Med 2024:AT8683. [PMID: 38330588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Objective To improve the understanding of aggressive NK-cell leukemia (ANKL) and summarize the progress of its diagnosis and treatment. Methods We retrospectively analyzed a case of a patient who was initially diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma (non-specific type) and later transformed into ANKL through examinations such as bone marrow smear, flow cytometry, Q-mNGS, and pathology. We described the patient's diagnostic and treatment journey and conducted a literature review. Results The patient presented with concomitant hemophagocytic syndrome upon admission. After treatment with the HLH-94 regimen, the patient developed tumor lysis syndrome, leading to a sudden onset of ventricular tachycardia and respiratory and cardiac arrest on the third day of admission. Despite aggressive resuscitation efforts, the patient did not survive. Conclusions ANKL is rare in the world, and the disease is aggressive, so it is necessary to diagnose early and intervene timely. Bone marrow smear, flow cytometer and Q-mNGS are helpful to identify tumors quickly and determine the direction of diagnosis and treatment. This disease is often accompanied by hemophagocytic syndrome. When the pathogenesis is not clear, it is recommended to treat it with hormone and gamma globulin first, and after clarification, chemotherapy containing L-asparaginase may be added; pay attention to supportive treatment and vigilance against oncolysis. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) can be performed as soon as possible, and the application of targeted drugs may further improve the curative effect. In a word, ANKL needs more data statistics and analysis to guide clinical diagnosis and treatment.
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Meng Z, Guo Y, Deng S, Xiang Q, Cao J, Zhang Y, Zhang K, Ma K, Xie S, Kang Z. Improving image quality of triple-low-protocol renal artery CT angiography with deep-learning image reconstruction: a comparative study with standard-dose single-energy and dual-energy CT with adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction. Clin Radiol 2024:S0009-9260(24)00028-X. [PMID: 38433041 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2024.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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AIM To investigate the improvement in image quality of triple-low-protocol (low radiation, low contrast medium dose, low injection speed) renal artery computed tomography (CT) angiography (RACTA) using deep-learning image reconstruction (DLIR), in comparison with standard-dose single- and dual-energy CT (DECT) using adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction-Veo (ASIR-V) algorithm. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety patients for RACTA were divided into different groups: standard-dose single-energy CT (S group) using ASIR-V at 60% strength (60%ASIR-V), DECT (DE group) with 60%ASIR-V including virtual monochromatic images at 40 keV (DE40 group) and 70 keV (DE70 group), and the triple-low protocol single-energy CT (L group) with DLIR at high level (DLIR-H). The effective dose (ED), contrast medium dose, injection speed, standard deviation (SD), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) of abdominal aorta (AA), and left/right renal artery (LRA, RRA), and subjective scores were compared among the different groups. RESULTS The L group significantly reduced ED by 37.6% and 31.2%, contrast medium dose by 33.9% and 30.5%, and injection speed by 30% and 30%, respectively, compared to the S and DE groups. The L group had the lowest SD values for all arteries compared to the other groups (p<0.001). The SNR of RRA and LRA in the L group, and the CNR of all arteries in the DE40 group had highest value compared to others (p<0.05). The L group had the best comprehensive score with good consistency (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The triple-low protocol RACTA with DLIR-H significantly reduces the ED, contrast medium doses, and injection speed, while providing good comprehensive image quality.
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Tianhe District, Tianhe Road, 600, Guangzhou, 510620, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Tianhe District, Tianhe Road, 600, Guangzhou, 510620, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Tianhe District, Tianhe Road, 600, Guangzhou, 510620, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Tianhe District, Tianhe Road, 600, Guangzhou, 510620, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Tianhe District, Tianhe Road, 600, Guangzhou, 510620, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Tianhe District, Tianhe Road, 600, Guangzhou, 510620, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Tianhe District, Tianhe Road, 600, Guangzhou, 510620, China
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- CT Imaging Research Center, GE HealthCare China, Tianhe District, Huacheng Road 87, Guangzhou, 510623, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Tianhe District, Tianhe Road, 600, Guangzhou, 510620, China.
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Tianhe District, Tianhe Road, 600, Guangzhou, 510620, China.
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Kong H, Cao J, Tian J, Yong J, An J, Zhang L, Song X, He Y. Coronary microvascular dysfunction: prevalence and aetiology in patients with suspected myocardial ischaemia. Clin Radiol 2024:S0009-9260(24)00031-X. [PMID: 38433042 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2024.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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AIM To evaluate the prevalence, aetiology, and corresponding morbidity of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) in patients with suspected myocardial ischaemia. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present study included 115 patients with suspected myocardial ischaemia who underwent stress perfusion cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. CMD was assessed visually based on the myocardial perfusion results. The CMR-derived myocardial perfusion reserve index (MPRI) and left ventricular (LV) strain parameters obtained using the post-processing software CVI42 were employed to evaluate LV myocardial perfusion and deformation. LV strain parameters included global longitudinal, circumferential, and radial strain (GLS, GCS, and GRS), global systolic/diastolic longitudinal, circumferential, and radial strain rates (SLSR, SCSR, SRSR, DLSR, DCSR, and DRSR). RESULTS Of the 115 patients, 12 patients were excluded and 103 patients were finally included in the study. CMD was observed in 79 % (81 patients, aged 53 ± 12 years) of patients. Regarding aetiology, 91 (88 %) patients had non-obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), eight (8 %) had obstructive CAD, and four (4 %) had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The incidence of CMD was highest (100 %) in patients with HCM, followed by those with non-obstructive CAD (up to 79 %). There were no statistical differences between CMD and non-CMD groups in GCS, GRS, GLS, SRSR, SCSR, SLSR, DCSR, DRSR and DLSR. CONCLUSION The incidence of CMD was higher in patients with signs and symptoms of ischaemia. CMD occurred with non-obstructive CAD, obstructive CAD, and HCM, with the highest prevalence of CMD in HCM.
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- Department of Radiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of Radiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Siemens Shenzhen Magnetic Resonance, MR Collaboration NE Asia, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Radiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China.
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Liao T, Zhang L, Wang Y, Guo L, Cao J, Liu G. Full-length transcriptome characterization of Platycladus orientalis based on the PacBio platform. Front Genet 2024; 15:1345039. [PMID: 38304337 PMCID: PMC10830785 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2024.1345039] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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As a unique and native conifer in China, Platycladus orientalis is widely used in soil erosion control, garden landscapes, timber, and traditional Chinese medicine. However, due to the lack of reference genome and transcriptome, it is limited to the further molecular mechanism research and gene function mining. To develop a full-length reference transcriptome, tissues from five different parts of P. orientalis and four cone developmental stages were sequenced and analyzed by single-molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing through the PacBio platform in this study. Overall, 37,111 isoforms were detected by PacBio with an N50 length of 2,317 nt, an average length of 1,999 bp, and the GC content of 41.81%. Meanwhile, 36,120 coding sequences, 5,645 simple sequence repeats (SSRs), 1,201 non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and 182 alternative splicing (AS) events with five types were identified using the results obtained from the PacBio transcript isoforms. Furthermore, 1,659 transcription factors (TFs) were detected and belonged to 51 TF families. A total of 35,689 transcripts (96.17%) were annotated through the NCBI nr, KOG, Swiss-Prot and KEGG databases, and 385 transcript isoforms related to 8 types of hormones were identified incorporated into plant hormone signal transduction pathways. The assembly and revelation of the full-length transcriptome of P. orientalis offer a pioneering insight for future investigations into gene function and genetic breeding within Platycladus species.
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- Institute of Forestry and Pomology, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, China
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Sun S, Hu X, Wei Y, Chen X, Li Y, Cao J. Response of WUE of maize at ear stage to the coupling effect of CO 2 and temperature. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23646. [PMID: 38223702 PMCID: PMC10784164 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23646] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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In the face of global warming, the photosynthesis and transpiration of plants will change greatly, which will ultimately affect the water use efficiency (WUE) of plants. In order to study the coupling effects of CO2 and temperature on WUE of maize at ear stage, 'Zhengdan 958' was taken as the research object, and 5 temperatures (20 °C, 25 °C, 30 °C, 35 °C and 40 °C) and 11 CO2 concentration (400, 300, 200, 150, 100, 50, 400, 400, 600, 800 and 1000 μmol mol-1) were set to measure the parameters such as net photosynthetic rate (Pn), transpiration rate (Tr), stomatal conductance (Gs) and intercellular CO2 concentration (Ci) of single leaves. The response of WUE (Pn/Tr) to CO2 and temperature was evaluated by a CO2 response model. The results show that at the same temperature, Pn and WUE increased with CO2 level, while Tr decreased as CO2 level increases; at the same CO2 concentration, Pn and Tr were both positively correlated with temperature, while WUE decreased with the increase of temperature. The maximum value of WUE was obtained when the CO2 concentration was 1000 μmol mol-1 and the temperature was 20.0 °C. The results suggest that global warming will not improve WUE of maize, which will bring more severe challenges to water-saving agriculture and food security.
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- Sicong Sun
- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, China
- College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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Jin HF, Shi Y, Shen QX, Cao J, Ye LH. On-line concentration and separation of multiple derivatized monosaccharides from edible fruit with cyclodextrin-encapsulated sweeping by micellar electrokinetic chromatography. J Chromatogr A 2024; 1714:464563. [PMID: 38101248 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464563] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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An on-line enrichment and separation of multiple derivatized monosaccharides with cyclodextrin-encapsulated sweeping (CDES) by micellar electrokinetic chromatography (MEKC) was presented. Five monosaccharides (L-(-)-Mannose, D-(+)-Glucose, D-(-)-Ribose, D-(+)-Xylose, and L-(+)-Rhamnose) were derivatized with 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone, subsequently concentrated and separated by MEKC. The optimized conditions were as follows: 50 mM phosphoric acid (PA), 100 mM sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), and 30 % (v/v) methanol in background solution; 140 s injection of sample solution containing 50 mM CD and 100 mM PA, followed by 90 s injection of 40 mM SDS solution. Under the optimized conditions, the correlation coefficients ≥ 0.9953, and the limits of detection ranged from 4.2 to 7.4 ng/mL. Relative standard deviation values ranged from 0.24-4.23 %, and sensitivity enrichment factors were in the range of 53-82 compared with typical injection (50 mbar, 3 s). The CDES-MEKC method was successfully applied to Jujube with good recoveries of 84.22-104.33 %. The method provides new ideas for the on-line enrichment and detection of trace monosaccharides and even other target analytes in foods with complex matrices.
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- Huang-Fei Jin
- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Hangzhou 310003, PR China.
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Selcuk MA, Celik F, Simsek S, Ahmed H, Kesik HK, Kilinc SG, Cao J. Genetic, haplotype and phylogenetic analysis of Ligula intestinalis by using mt-CO1 gene marker: ecological implications, climate change and eco-genetic diversity. BRAZ J BIOL 2024; 84:e258626. [DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.258626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Abstract Ligula intestinalis is a cestode parasite that affects freshwater fish in different countries of the world. The current study aims to reveal the phylogenetic, genetic and haplotype diversity of mt-CO1 gene sequences sent to the NCBI database from different countries by using in-silico analysis. The 105 mt-CO1 (371 bp) gene sequences of L. intestinalis obtained from NCBI were used for bioinformatics analyses. Sequences were subjected to phylogenetic and haplotype analysis. As a result of the haplotype analysis of L. intestinalis, 38 haplotypes were obtained from 13 different countries. Hap24 constituted 44.76% of the obtained haplotype network. Changes in nucleotides between haplotypes occurred at 1-84 different points. China and Turkey have highest fixation index (Fst) values of 0.59761, while the lowest (-0.10526) was found between Russia and Turkey. This study provides a baseline for future studies on extensive scale on the epidemiology, ecological aspects, distribution pattern, transmission dynamics and population dispersion of L. intestinalis worldwide.
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- M. A. Selcuk
- Siirt University, Turkey; University of Firat, Turkey
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- COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan
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- National Health Commission of People’s Republic of China, China; National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, China; Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China; World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, China
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Cao J, Yan C, Chai Z, Wang Z, Du M, Li G, Wang H, Deng H. Laser-induced transient conversion of rhodochrosite/polyimide into multifunctional MnO 2/graphene electrodes for energy storage applications. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:606-616. [PMID: 37738933 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.083] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has been extensively investigated for electrochemical energy storage due to its easy synthesis and highly conductive nature. However, the limited charge accumulation in LIG usually leads to significantly low energy densities. In this work, we report a novel strategy to directly transform natural rhodochrosite into ultrafine manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanoparticles (NPs) in the polyimide (PI) substrate for high-performance micro-supercapacitors (MSCs) and lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) through a scalable and cost-effective laser processing method. Specifically, laser treatment on rhodochrosite/polyimide precursors induces the thermal explosion, which splits rhodochrosite (10 μm) into MnO2 NPs (12-16 nm) on the carbon matrix of LIG due to the sputtering effect. Benefiting from largely exposed active sites from the ultrafine MnO2 and the synergetic effect from highly conductive LIG, the MnO2/LIG MSCs show a high specific capacitance of 544.0 F g-1 (154.3 mF cm-2; 14.16 F cm-3) at 3 A/g and 82.1% capacitance retention after 10,000 cycles at 5A/g, in contrast to pure LIG (<100 F g-1). Moreover, the MnO2/LIG-based LIBs show the highest reversible discharge capacity of ∼1097 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A/g and ∼ 866.4 mAh g-1 at 1.0 A/g. This study opens a new route for synthesizing novel LIG-based composites from natural minerals.
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- Jun Cao
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China; Shenzhen Research Institute, China University of Geosciences, Shenzhen 518000, China.
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Cao J, Yang L, Sarrigiannis PG, Blackburn D, Zhao Y. Dementia classification using a graph neural network on imaging of effective brain connectivity. Comput Biol Med 2024; 168:107701. [PMID: 37984205 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2023.107701] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are two of the most common forms of neurodegenerative diseases. The literature suggests that effective brain connectivity (EBC) has the potential to track differences between AD, PD and healthy controls (HC). However, how to effectively use EBC estimations for the research of disease diagnosis remains an open problem. To deal with complex brain networks, graph neural network (GNN) has been increasingly popular in very recent years and the effectiveness of combining EBC and GNN techniques has been unexplored in the field of dementia diagnosis. In this study, a novel directed structure learning GNN (DSL-GNN) was developed and performed on the imaging of EBC estimations and power spectrum density (PSD) features. In comparison to the previous studies on GNN, our proposed approach enhanced the functionality for processing directional information, which builds the basis for more efficiently performing GNN on EBC. Another contribution of this study is the creation of a new framework for applying univariate and multivariate features simultaneously in a classification task. The proposed framework and DSL-GNN are validated in four discrimination tasks and our approach exhibited the best performance, against the existing methods, with the highest accuracy of 94.0% (AD vs. HC), 94.2% (PD vs. HC), 97.4% (AD vs. PD) and 93.0% (AD vs. PD vs. HC). In a word, this research provides a robust analytical framework to deal with complex brain networks containing causal directional information and implies promising potential in the diagnosis of two of the most common neurodegenerative conditions.
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- Jun Cao
- School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK; School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK
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- Department of Neurosciences, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK.
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Huang J, Cao J, Zhang L, Fang M, Cheng Y, Lu DL, Wang L, Chen T. Timely assessment of 5-year relative survival for patients with thyroid cancer from Taizhou, eastern China: a period analysis. Eur J Cancer Prev 2024; 33:62-68. [PMID: 37477151 DOI: 10.1097/cej.0000000000000830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND While timely assessment of long-term survival in thyroid cancer patients is critical for assessing early detection and screening programs for thyroid cancer, those data are sorely lacking in China. We aimed to timely and accurately assess the long-term survival of thyroid cancer patients in eastern China. METHODS Patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer during 2004-2018 from four cancer registries in Taizhou, eastern China were included. The 5-year relative survival was estimated by period analysis and stratified by sex, age at diagnosis, and region. The 5-year RS of thyroid cancer patients during 2019-2023 was also predicted using the model-based period analysis. RESULTS During 2014-2018, the overall 5-year relative survival of thyroid cancer patients was 87.7%, 91.2% for women and 79.4% for men. The 5-year RS decreased along with increasing age at diagnosis, decreasing from 94.9% for age <45 years to 81.3% for age >74 years, while 5-year RS was higher in urban areas than in rural areas (93.2% vs. 86.1%). The 5-year RS for thyroid cancer patients improved greatly between 2004-2008 to 2014-2018. The predicted overall 5-year RS could reach 91.4% over the upcoming 2019-2023 period. CONCLUSION We provided, for the first time in China using period analysis, the most up-to-date 5-year RS for thyroid cancer patients from Taizhou, eastern China, which has important implications for timely evaluation on early detection and screening programs for patients with thyroid cancer in eastern China.
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- Jiajia Huang
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou
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- Key Laboratory of Head & Neck Cancer Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Rare and Head and Neck Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital; Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou
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- Henan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Pediatric Diseases, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University; Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou
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- Key Laboratory of Head & Neck Cancer Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Department of Rare and Head and Neck Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital; Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou
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- Department of Non-communicable Chronic Disease Control and Prevention, Taizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Taizhou
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- Department of Cancer Prevention/Zhejiang Cancer Institute, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital; Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Shi Y, Jin HF, Ma XR, Cao J. Highly sensitive determination of multiple pesticide residues in foods by supercritical fluid chromatography coupled with ion mobility quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Food Res Int 2024; 175:113769. [PMID: 38129060 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113769] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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This experiment aimed to establish a green, simple and highly sensitive method (supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) coupled with ion mobility quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (IM-Q-TOF/MS)) for the detection of multiple pesticides in foods. During the experiments, several important SFC parameters, such as stationary phase, modifier, make-up solution, back-temperature and back-pressure were optimized. Here, single-field collision cross section (CCS) values and multifield CCS values of 20 pesticides were examined by IM-Q-TOF/MS as highly specific parameters with excellent experimental precision. In addition, based on accurate mass matching and fragment ion comparison, mass fragments were obtained by IM-Q-TOF/MS, which elucidated the regularities of compound structure and characteristic fragment ions. Under the optimized conditions, satisfactory linearity (R2 ≥ 0.9989) and recoveries (79.60 % to 112.97 %) were obtained. The intra- and interday precisions were favorable, with RSDs lower than 4.91 and 7.65 %, respectively. Additionally, the method showed low limits of detection (0.1-8.8 ng/mL). The proposed method has been successfully applied to the highly sensitive detection of phenylurea herbicide, triazine herbicides, organophosphorus pesticide, pyrethroid insecticide and acaricide in yam and potato.
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- Ying Shi
- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China
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- College of Material Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, PR China.
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Zou S, Liu Z, Wang K, Cao J, Liu S, Xiong W, Li S. A study on pharmaceutical text relationship extraction based on heterogeneous graph neural networks. Math Biosci Eng 2024; 21:1489-1507. [PMID: 38303474 DOI: 10.3934/mbe.2024064] [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] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Effective information extraction of pharmaceutical texts is of great significance for clinical research. The ancient Chinese medicine text has streamlined sentences and complex semantic relationships, and the textual relationships may exist between heterogeneous entities. The current mainstream relationship extraction model does not take into account the associations between entities and relationships when extracting, resulting in insufficient semantic information to form an effective structured representation. In this paper, we propose a heterogeneous graph neural network relationship extraction model adapted to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) text. First, the given sentence and predefined relationships are embedded by bidirectional encoder representation from transformers (BERT fine-tuned) word embedding as model input. Second, a heterogeneous graph network is constructed to associate words, phrases, and relationship nodes to obtain the hidden layer representation. Then, in the decoding stage, two-stage subject-object entity identification method is adopted, and the identifier adopts a binary classifier to locate the start and end positions of the TCM entities, identifying all the subject-object entities in the sentence, and finally forming the TCM entity relationship group. Through the experiments on the TCM relationship extraction dataset, the results show that the precision value of the heterogeneous graph neural network embedded with BERT is 86.99% and the F1 value reaches 87.40%, which is improved by 8.83% and 10.21% compared with the relationship extraction models CNN, Bert-CNN, and Graph LSTM.
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- Shuilong Zou
- Nanchang Institute of science & Technology, Nanchang 330004, China
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- School of Computer, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- School of Computer, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- School of Computer, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Nanchang Institute of science & Technology, Nanchang 330004, China
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- School of Computer, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Nanchang Institute of science & Technology, Nanchang 330004, China
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Zhong J, Zhu W, Sun J, Mu B, Wang X, Xue Z, Cao J. Hydrothermal carbonization of coking sludge: Formation mechanism and fuel characteristic of hydrochar. Chemosphere 2024; 346:140504. [PMID: 37914047 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140504] [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: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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In this study, the chemical structures, fuel characteristic, and formation mechanism of hydrochar during hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) at 150-270 °C for 0-120 min were investigated using coking sludge (CS) as the feedstock. The results showed that the yield decreased from 96.86 to 60.98%, whereas the carbonization rate increased from 6.74 to 93.41% at 270 °C. More stable structures with aromatic and N-heterocycles rings were formed through hydrolysis and polymerization. The H/C and O/C ratio decreased from 1.75 to 0.60 to 1.04 and 0.09, and the combustion stability index (Hf) decreased from 0.86 to 0.60 °C.103, and the flammability index (S) increased from 24.16 to 26.42 %/(min2 °C3) 10-8, indicating an improvement of fuel performance. A kinetic model to describe the conversion of organic components of CS was developed to elucidate the formation mechanism of hydrochar combined with the change of water-soluble intermediates (SM). The solid-solid conversion reaction of protein and humus components was the predominant hydrochar formation pathway, with an activation energy (Ea) of 26.06 kJ/mol. The polymerization of aromatic compounds slightly participated in the hydrochar formation, with an Ea of 86.12 kJ/mol. The water-soluble intermediates mostly transformed into inorganic substances (IS) through decarboxylation, deamination, or decomposition reaction, with an Ea of 5.73 kJ/mol. This study provided insights for understanding the formation of hydrochar from CS through HTC, which is vital for controlling the polymerization of intermediates and solid-solid conversion to enhance the carbonization efficiency.
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- Jun Zhong
- College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China.
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- Center for Taihu Basin, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China.
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- College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- College of Hydrology and Water Resources, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- Center for Taihu Basin, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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Lu G, Zhao L, Chai L, Cao Y, Chong Z, Liu K, Lu Y, Zhu G, Xia P, Müller O, Zhu G, Cao J. Assessing the risk of malaria local transmission and re-introduction in China from pre-elimination to elimination: A systematic review. Acta Trop 2024; 249:107082. [PMID: 38008371 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2023.107082] [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: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Assessing the risk of malaria local transmission and re-introduction is crucial for the preparation and implementation of an effective elimination campaign and the prevention of malaria re-introduction in China. Therefore, this review aims to evaluate the risk factors for malaria local transmission and re-introduction in China over the period of pre-elimination to elimination. Data were obtained from six databases searched for studies that assessed malaria local transmission risk before malaria elimination and re-introduction risk after the achievement of malaria elimination in China since the launch of the NMEP in 2010, employing the keywords "malaria" AND ("transmission" OR "re-introduction") and their synonyms. A total of 8,124 articles were screened and 53 articles describing 55 malaria risk assessment models in China from 2010 to 2023, including 40 models assessing malaria local transmission risk (72.7%) and 15 models assessing malaria re-introduction risk (27.3%). Factors incorporated in the 55 models were extracted and classified into six categories, including environmental and meteorological factors (39/55, 70.9%), historical epidemiology (35/55, 63.6%), vectorial factors (32/55, 58.2%), socio-demographic information (15/26, 53.8%), factors related to surveillance and response capacity (18/55, 32.7%), and population migration aspects (13/55, 23.6%). Environmental and meteorological factors as well as vectorial factors were most commonly incorporated in models assessing malaria local transmission risk (29/40, 72.5% and 21/40, 52.5%) and re-introduction risk (10/15, 66.7% and 11/15, 73.3%). Factors related to surveillance and response capacity and population migration were also important in malaria re-introduction risk models (9/15, 60%, and 6/15, 40.0%). A total of 18 models (18/55, 32.7%) reported the modeling performance. Only six models were validated internally and five models were validated externally. Of 53 incorporated studies, 45 studies had a quality assessment score of seven and above. Environmental and meteorological factors as well as vectorial factors play a significant role in malaria local transmission and re-introduction risk assessment. The factors related to surveillance and response capacity and population migration are more important in assessing malaria re-introduction risk. The internal and external validation of the existing models needs to be strengthened in future studies.
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- Guangyu Lu
- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China.
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Nanjing Health and Customs Quarantine Office, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou, China
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- Institute of Global Health, Medical School, Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, Germany
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, China; Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi, China; Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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