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Wang R, Lin Z, Quan S, Yang X, Zhao K, Sui X, Kong H, Wang X, Su T. Evaluation of renal tubular function by multiparametric functional MRI in early diabetes. Magn Reson Imaging 2024; 109:100-107. [PMID: 38494095 DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2024.03.016] [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: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Purpose To evaluate the tubular function in an alloxan-induced type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) rabbit model measured by renal oxygenation (R2*), oxygen extraction fraction (OEF), and renal blood flow (RBF) using blood oxygenation level dependent, asymmetric spin echo, and arterial spin labeling MRI. Methods Twenty-six rabbits were randomized into the 3-day DM group (n = 13) and the 7-day DM group (n = 13). We performed pairs of multiparametric MRIs (before and after furosemide injection) at baseline and 3/7 days post-DM, and scored pathological kidney injury. We performed statistical analyses using non-parametric, chi-square, and Spearman correlation tests. Results At baseline, medullary R2* significantly decreased by 24.97% and 16.74% in the outer and inner stripes of the outer medulla (OS and IS, p = 0.006 and 0.003, respectively) after furosemide administration. While the corresponding OEF decreased by 15.91% for OS and 16.67% for IS (both p = 0.003), and no significant change in medullary RBF was observed (p > 0.05). In the 3-day DM group, the decrease of medullary R2* and OEF post-furosemide became unremarkable, suggesting tubular dysfunction. We noticed similar changes in the 7-day DM group. Correlation analysis showed pathological tubular injury score significantly correlated with medullary ∆R2* (post-furosemide - pre-furosemide difference, r = 0.82 for OS and 0.82 for IS) and ∆OEF (r = 0.82 for OS and 0.82 for IS) (p < 0.001, respectively). Conclusion: The combination of medullary OEF and R2* in response to furosemide could detect renal tubular dysfunction in early DM.
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- Rui Wang
- Department of Radiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Guanganmen Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- UIH Group, Beijing United Imaging Research Institute of Intelligent Imaging, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Nephrology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Zhao J, Yang W, Zhao K. The Impact of Income Inequality on Health Levels: Empirical Evidence from China:2002-2016. Soc Work Public Health 2024; 39:335-351. [PMID: 38459930 DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2024.2325560] [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: 03/11/2024]
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Income inequality had been one of the important manifestations of social inequality, which can affect the health level by affecting savings, health care and living standards. Existing researches about the relationship between income inequality and health ignored the comprehensive characteristic of health concept, and did not consider the intrinsic relationship between health and income inequality. This paper attempts to re-shed light on the relationship. Firstly, this paper constructs a new health level evaluation system from three aspects: health basis, health environment and behavior, and health security. By means of the combination evaluation method, the health levels can be obtained. Then, considering the interaction between health and income inequality, a simultaneous equation group model is constructed to empirically test the relationship between income inequality and health levels in China. The results reveal that health level is negatively correlated with income inequality. Reducing income inequality plays an important role in improving health levels in China.
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- Jinkai Zhao
- College of Economics and Management, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- School of Economics and Finance, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Economics and Finance, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Zhao K, Lei J. Answer to the comments by Ouchi et al. Neurochem Int 2024; 175:105722. [PMID: 38479494 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2024.105722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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- Kai Zhao
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China; Pittsburgh Institute of Brain Disorders & Recovery, Department of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
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Shen J, Huang G, Yao Y, Li M, Zhang P, Zhao K, Rosendahl S. Development of calcium-modified biochar for enhanced phytoremediation of human-induced salt pollutants (HISPs). Chemosphere 2024; 355:141860. [PMID: 38565377 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141860] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Soil salinization is a major environmental hazard that limits land availability. Human-induced salt pollutants (HISPs) are regularly presented in large quantities on the contaminated site (such as brine leakages and salt-water spills), causing a devastating shock with high salt stress to the ecosystem. For instance, Saskatchewan resulted in a 48% drop in wheat production and a 0.3% decline in provincial GDP. As the calcium-modified biochar can potentially ameliorate the negative effects of HISPs on plants and improve the plant, phytoremediation with calcium-modified biochar can have increased detoxification of hazardous pollutants from sites. Therefore, the objective of our study was to develop a biochar-assisted phytoremediation employing diverse approaches to calcium modification for the sustainable removal of HISPs. The co-pyrolyzed calcium biochar achieved a remarkable removal rate of 18.06%, reducing salinity from 9.44 to 7.81 dS/m. During a 90-day long-term phytoremediation, the overall reduction rate of calcium-modified biochar stimulated the germination and growth of Thinopyrum ponticum. The result of post-treatment further indicated that co-pyrolyzed biochar with Ca transferred salt into the plant compared to Ca-coated biochar, which only immobilized HISPs on its surface. These results offer two different treatment approaches for diverse situations involving HISPs contamination, addressing current in-situ spills and providing a calcium-related biochar technology for further research in desalination.
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- Jian Shen
- Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Communities, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4S 0A2
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- Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Communities, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4S 0A2.
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- Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Communities, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4S 0A2
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- Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Communities, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4S 0A2
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- Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Communities, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4S 0A2
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- Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Communities, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4S 0A2
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Zheng Y, Liu X, Yang K, Chen X, Wang J, Zhao K, Dong W, Yin G, Yu S, Yang S, Lu M, Su G, Zhao S. Cardiac MRI feature-tracking-derived torsion mechanics in systolic and diastolic dysfunction in systemic light-chain cardiac amyloidosis. Clin Radiol 2024; 79:e692-e701. [PMID: 38388253 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2023.12.027] [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] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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AIM To describe the myocardial torsion mechanics in cardiac amyloidosis (CA), and evaluate the correlations between left ventricle (LV) torsion mechanics and conventional parameters using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging feature tracking (CMR-FT). MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred and thirty-nine patients with light-chain CA (AL-CA) were divided into three groups: group 1 with preserved systolic function (LV ejection fraction [LVEF] ≥50%, n=55), group 2 with mildly reduced systolic function (40% ≤ LVEF <50%, n=51), and group 3 with reduced systolic function (LVEF <40%, n=33), and compared with age- and gender-matched healthy controls (n=26). All patients underwent cine imaging and late gadolinium-enhancement (LGE). Cine images were analysed offline using CMR-FT to estimate torsion parameters. RESULTS Global torsion, base-mid torsion, and peak diastolic torsion rate (diasTR) were significantly impaired in patients with preserved systolic function (p<0.05 for all), whereas mid-apex torsion and peak systolic torsion rate (sysTR) were preserved (p>0.05 for both) compared with healthy controls. In patients with mildly reduced systolic function, global torsion and base-mid torsion were lower compared to those with preserved systolic function (p<0.05 for both), while mid-apex torsion, sysTR, and diasTR were preserved (p>0.05 for all). In patients with reduced systolic function, only sysTR was significantly worse compared with mildly reduced systolic function (p<0.05). At multivariable analysis, right ventricle (RV) end-systolic volume RVESV index and NYHA class were independently related to global torsion, whereas LVEF was independently related to sysTR. RV ejection fraction (RVEF) was independently related to diasTR. LV global torsion performed well (AUC 0.71; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.61, 0.77) in discriminating transmural from non-transmural LGE in AL-CA patients. CONCLUSION LV torsion mechanics derived by CMR-FT could help to monitor LV systolic and diastolic function in AL-CA patients and function as a new imaging marker for LV dysfunction and LGE transmurality.
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- Y Zheng
- Department of Radiology, Tsinghua University Hospital, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China; Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital and National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beilishi Road No 167, Xicheng District, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Geriatric Hospital, Wenquan Road No 118, Haidian District, Beijing 100095, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital and National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beilishi Road No 167, Xicheng District, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital and National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beilishi Road No 167, Xicheng District, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital and National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beilishi Road No 167, Xicheng District, Beijing 100037, China
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- Paul C. Lauterbur Research Center for Biomedical Imaging, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, SZ University Town, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital and National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beilishi Road No 167, Xicheng District, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital and National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beilishi Road No 167, Xicheng District, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital and National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beilishi Road No 167, Xicheng District, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital and National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beilishi Road No 167, Xicheng District, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jinan Central Hospital, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250013, China.
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital and National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beilishi Road No 167, Xicheng District, Beijing 100037, China.
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Gao Y, Hu Y, Xu S, Liang H, Lin H, Yin TH, Zhao K. Characterisation of the mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analysis of Toxocara apodemi (Nematoda: Ascarididae). J Helminthol 2024; 98:e33. [PMID: 38618902 DOI: 10.1017/s0022149x24000221] [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] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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We first sequenced and characterised the complete mitochondrial genome of Toxocara apodeme, then studied the evolutionary relationship of the species within Toxocaridae. The complete mitochondrial genome was amplified using PCR with 14 specific primers. The mitogenome length was 14303 bp in size, including 12 PCGs (encoding 3,423 amino acids), 22 tRNAs, 2 rRNAs, and 2 NCRs, with 68.38% A+T contents. The mt genomes of T. apodemi had relatively compact structures with 11 intergenic spacers and 5 overlaps. Comparative analyses of the nucleotide sequences of complete mt genomes showed that T. apodemi had higher identities with T. canis than other congeners. A sliding window analysis of 12 PCGs among 5 Toxocara species indicated that nad4 had the highest sequence divergence, and cox1 was the least variable gene. Relative synonymous codon usage showed that UUG, ACU, CCU, CGU, and UCU most frequently occurred in the complete genomes of T. apodemi. The Ka/Ks ratio showed that all Toxocara mt genes were subject to purification selection. The largest genetic distance between T. apodemi and the other 4 congeneric species was found in nad2, and the smallest was found in cox2. Phylogenetic analyses based on the concatenated amino acid sequences of 12 PCGs demonstrated that T. apodemi formed a distinct branch and was always a sister taxon to other congeneric species. The present study determined the complete mt genome sequences of T. apodemi, which provide novel genetic markers for further studies of the taxonomy, population genetics, and systematics of the Toxocaridae nematodes.
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- Y Gao
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation, Taizhou Key Laboratory of Biomedicine and Advanced Dosage Forms, School of Life Sciences, Taizhou University, Zhejiang Taizhou318000, China
- Zhejiang-Malaysia Joint Laboratory for Bioactive Materials and Applied Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Taizhou University, Zhejiang Taizhou318000, China
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- Taizhou City Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhejiang Taizhou318000, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation, Taizhou Key Laboratory of Biomedicine and Advanced Dosage Forms, School of Life Sciences, Taizhou University, Zhejiang Taizhou318000, China
- Zhejiang-Malaysia Joint Laboratory for Bioactive Materials and Applied Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Taizhou University, Zhejiang Taizhou318000, China
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- Taizhou City Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhejiang Taizhou318000, China
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- Taizhou City Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhejiang Taizhou318000, China
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- Zhejiang-Malaysia Joint Laboratory for Bioactive Materials and Applied Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Taizhou University, Zhejiang Taizhou318000, China
- Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Jalan Genting Kelang, Kuala Lumpur 53300, Malaysia
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation, Taizhou Key Laboratory of Biomedicine and Advanced Dosage Forms, School of Life Sciences, Taizhou University, Zhejiang Taizhou318000, China
- Zhejiang-Malaysia Joint Laboratory for Bioactive Materials and Applied Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Taizhou University, Zhejiang Taizhou318000, China
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Zhao K, Chen L, Xie Y, Ren N, Li J, Zhai X, Zheng S, Liu K, Wang C, Qiu Q, Peng X, Wang W, Liu J, Che Q, Fan J, Hu H, Liu M. m6A/HOXA10-AS/ITGA6 axis aggravates oxidative resistance and malignant progression of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma through regulating Notch and Keap1/Nrf2 pathways. Cancer Lett 2024; 587:216735. [PMID: 38369001 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.216735] [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: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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As the second most prevalent malignant tumor of head and neck, laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) imposes a substantial health burden on patients worldwide. Within recent years, resistance to oxidative stress and N6-methyladenosine (m6A) of RNA have been proved to be significantly involved in tumorigenesis. In current study, we investigated the oncogenic role of m6A modified long non coding RNAs (lncRNAs), specifically HOXA10-AS, and its downstream signaling pathway in the regulation of oxidative resistance in LSCC. Bioinformatics analysis revealed that heightened expression of HOXA10-AS was associated with the poor prognosis in LSCC patients, and N (6)-Methyladenosine (m6A) methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) was identified as a factor in promoting m6A modification of HOXA10-AS and further intensify its RNA stability. Mechanistically, HOXA10-AS was found to play as a competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) by sequestering miR-29 b-3p and preventing its downregulation of Integrin subunit alpha 6 (ITGA6), ultimately enhancing the oxidative resistance of tumor cells and promoting the malignant progression of LSCC. Furthermore, our research elucidated the mechanism by which ITGA6 accelerates Keap1 proteasomal degradation via enhancing TRIM25 expression, leading to increased Nrf2 stability and exacerbating its aberrant activation. Additionally, we demonstrated that ITGA6 enhances γ-secretase-mediated Notch signaling activation, ultimately promoting RBPJ-induced TRIM25 transcription. The current study provides the evidence supporting the effect of m6A modified HOXA10-AS and its downstream miR-29 b-3p/ITGA6 axis on regulating oxidative resistance and malignant progression in LSCC through the Notch and Keap1/Nrf2 pathways, and proposed that targeting this axis holds promise as a potential therapeutic approach for treating LSCC.
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- Kai Zhao
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572013, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572013, PR China; Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572013, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572013, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572013, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572013, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572013, PR China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572013, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572013, PR China; Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572013, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572013, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, PR China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, 572013, PR China; Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China; The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, PR China.
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Lu Z, Yin Y, Rao T, Xu X, Zhao K, Liu Z, Qin C, Tang M. Interaction of immune cells with renal cancer development: Mendelian randomization (MR) study. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:439. [PMID: 38594655 PMCID: PMC11005164 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12196-8] [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: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a prevalent and extensively immune-infiltrated malignancy of the urinary system. Immune cells play a crucial role in both the progression and therapeutic interventions targeting RCC. Nevertheless, the interplay between RCC and immune cells remains understudied, lacking substantial evidence supporting their causal relationship. METHODS For the purpose of investigating the causal connection between RCC and immune cell characteristics, a two-way two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was carried out in this study. The aim was to determine whether specific immune cell traits have a causal impact on the risk of RCC. In order to achieve this, publicly accessible genetic data was utilized to examine and establish the potential relationship between 731 immune cell characteristics and the likelihood of developing RCC. Additionally, various techniques were applied to verify the reliability, variability, and presence of horizontal pleiotropy in the outcomes. RESULTS We found a bidirectional causal relationship between RCC and immune cells according to the MR analysis results. It should be noted that CD4-CD8-T cells (OR = 1.61, 95%CI = 1.02-2.55, P = 4.07 × 10-2) pose a risk for RCC, whereas BAFF-R (OR = 0.69, 95%CI = 0.53-0.89, P = 5.74 × 10-3) and CD19 (OR = 0.59, 95%CI = 1.02-2.55, P = 4.07 × 10-2) on B cells act as protective factors. Furthermore, the presence of RCC reduces the levels of B cells (OR = 1.05, 95%CI = 1.01-1.09, P = 1.19 × 10-2) and CD8 + T cells (OR = 1.04, 95%CI = 1.00-1.08, P = 2.83 × 10-2). CONCLUSIONS Our research illustrates the intricate correlation between immune cells and RCC, presenting novel insights for the prospective safeguarding against RCC risk and the exploration of fresh therapeutic targets.
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- Zhongwen Lu
- The State Key Lab of Reproductive, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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- The State Key Lab of Reproductive, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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- The State Key Lab of Reproductive, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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- The State Key Lab of Reproductive, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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- The State Key Lab of Reproductive, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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- The State Key Lab of Reproductive, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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- The State Key Lab of Reproductive, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China.
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- The State Key Lab of Reproductive, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China.
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Zhao K, Braun M, Meyer L, Otte K, Raifer H, Helmprobst F, Möschl V, Pagenstecher A, Urban H, Ronellenfitsch MW, Steinbach JP, Pesek J, Watzer B, Nockher WA, Taudte RV, Neubauer A, Nimsky C, Bartsch JW, Rusch T. A Novel Approach for Glioblastoma Treatment by Combining Apoptosis Inducers (TMZ, MTX, and Cytarabine) with E.V.A. (Eltanexor, Venetoclax, and A1210477) Inhibiting XPO1, Bcl-2, and Mcl-1. Cells 2024; 13:632. [PMID: 38607071 PMCID: PMC11011525 DOI: 10.3390/cells13070632] [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: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Adjuvant treatment for Glioblastoma Grade 4 with Temozolomide (TMZ) inevitably fails due to therapeutic resistance, necessitating new approaches. Apoptosis induction in GB cells is inefficient, due to an excess of anti-apoptotic XPO1/Bcl-2-family proteins. We assessed TMZ, Methotrexate (MTX), and Cytarabine (Ara-C) (apoptosis inducers) combined with XPO1/Bcl-2/Mcl-1-inhibitors (apoptosis rescue) in GB cell lines and primary GB stem-like cells (GSCs). Using CellTiter-Glo® and Caspase-3 activity assays, we generated dose-response curves and analyzed the gene and protein regulation of anti-apoptotic proteins via PCR and Western blots. Optimal drug combinations were examined for their impact on the cell cycle and apoptosis induction via FACS analysis, paralleled by the assessment of potential toxicity in healthy mouse brain slices. Ara-C and MTX proved to be 150- to 10,000-fold more potent in inducing apoptosis than TMZ. In response to inhibitors Eltanexor (XPO1; E), Venetoclax (Bcl-2; V), and A1210477 (Mcl-1; A), genes encoding for the corresponding proteins were upregulated in a compensatory manner. TMZ, MTX, and Ara-C combined with E, V, and A evidenced highly lethal effects when combined. As no significant cell death induction in mouse brain slices was observed, we conclude that this drug combination is effective in vitro and expected to have low side effects in vivo.
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- Kai Zhao
- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
- Department of Hematology, Oncology & Immunology, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
- Department of Hematology, Oncology & Immunology, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
- Department of Hematology, Oncology & Immunology, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
- Department of Hematology, Oncology & Immunology, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- FACS Core Facility, Philipps University Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Straße 3, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neuropathology, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neuropathology, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neuropathology, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
- University Cancer Center (UCT) Frankfurt—Marburg, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- University Cancer Center (UCT) Frankfurt—Marburg, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Dr. Senckenberg Institute of Neurooncology, Goethe-University of Frankfurt, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- University Cancer Center (UCT) Frankfurt—Marburg, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Dr. Senckenberg Institute of Neurooncology, Goethe-University of Frankfurt, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- University Cancer Center (UCT) Frankfurt—Marburg, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Dr. Senckenberg Institute of Neurooncology, Goethe-University of Frankfurt, Schleusenweg 2-16, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Medical Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Medical Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Medical Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Medical Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology & Immunology, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
- University Cancer Center (UCT) Frankfurt—Marburg, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
- University Cancer Center (UCT) Frankfurt—Marburg, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
- University Cancer Center (UCT) Frankfurt—Marburg, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology & Immunology, Philipps University Marburg, Baldingerstraße 1, 35043 Marburg, Germany
- University Cancer Center (UCT) Frankfurt—Marburg, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Zhao K, Li Z, Ke Y, Ren R, Cao Z, Li Z, Wang K, Wang X, Wang J, Ma Q, Cao D, Zhao K, Li Y, Hu S, Qiu D, Gong F, Ma X, Zhang X, Fan G, Liang Z, Yin D. Dynamic N 6 -methyladenosine RNA modification regulates peanut resistance to bacterial wilt. New Phytol 2024; 242:231-246. [PMID: 38326943 DOI: 10.1111/nph.19568] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
Abstract
N6 -methyladenosine (m6 A) is the most abundant mRNA modification in eukaryotes and is an important regulator of gene expression as well as many other critical biological processes. However, the characteristics and functions of m6 A in peanut (Arachis hypogea L.) resistance to bacterial wilt (BW) remain unknown. Here, we analyzed the dynamic of m6 A during infection of resistant (H108) and susceptible (H107) peanut accessions with Ralstonia solanacearum (R. solanacearum), the causative agent of BW. Throughout the transcriptome, we identified 'URUAY' as a highly conserved motif for m6 A in peanut. The majority of differential m6 A located within the 3' untranslated region (UTR) of the transcript, with fewer in the exons. Integrative analysis of RNA-Seq and m6 A methylomes suggests the correlation between m6 A and gene expression in peanut R. solanacearum infection, and functional analysis reveals that m6 A-associated genes were related to plant-pathogen interaction. Our experimental analysis suggests that AhALKBH15 is an m6 A demethylase in peanut, leading to decreased m6 A levels and upregulation of the resistance gene AhCQ2G6Y. The upregulation of AhCQ2G6Y expression appears to promote BW resistance in the H108 accession.
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- Kai Zhao
- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- College of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
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Huang X, Huang J, Zhao K, Zhang T, Li Z, Yue C, Chen W, Wang R, Chen X, Zhang Q, Fu Y, Wang Y, Guo Y. SASAN: Spectrum-Axial Spatial Approach Networks for Medical Image Segmentation. IEEE Trans Med Imaging 2024; PP:1-1. [PMID: 38557622 DOI: 10.1109/tmi.2024.3383466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Ophthalmic diseases such as central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) significantly impair the vision of millions of people globally. Precise segmentation of choroid and macular edema is critical for diagnosing and treating these conditions. However, existing 3D medical image segmentation methods often fall short due to the heterogeneous nature and blurry features of these conditions, compounded by medical image clarity issues and noise interference arising from equipment and environmental limitations. To address these challenges, we propose the Spectrum Analysis Synergy Axial-Spatial Network (SASAN), an approach that innovatively integrates spectrum features using the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). SASAN incorporates two key modules: the Frequency Integrated Neural Enhancer (FINE), which mitigates noise interference, and the Axial-Spatial Elementum Multiplier (ASEM), which enhances feature extraction. Additionally, we introduce the Self-Adaptive Multi-Aspect Loss (LSM), which balances image regions, distribution, and boundaries, adaptively updating weights during training. We compiled and meticulously annotated the Choroid and Macular Edema OCT Mega Dataset (CMED-18k), currently the world's largest dataset of its kind. Comparative analysis against 13 baselines shows our method surpasses these benchmarks, achieving the highest Dice scores and lowest HD95 in the CMED and OIMHS datasets. Our code is publicly available at https://github.com/IMOP-lab/SASAN-Pytorch.
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Fang XX, Wei P, Zhao K, Sheng ZC, Song BL, Yin L, Luo J. Fatty acid-binding proteins 3, 7, and 8 bind cholesterol and facilitate its egress from lysosomes. J Cell Biol 2024; 223:e202211062. [PMID: 38429999 PMCID: PMC10909654 DOI: 10.1083/jcb.202211062] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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Cholesterol from low-density lipoprotein (LDL) can be transported to many organelle membranes by non-vesicular mechanisms involving sterol transfer proteins (STPs). Fatty acid-binding protein (FABP) 7 was identified in our previous study searching for new regulators of intracellular cholesterol trafficking. Whether FABP7 is a bona fide STP remains unknown. Here, we found that FABP7 deficiency resulted in the accumulation of LDL-derived cholesterol in lysosomes and reduced cholesterol levels on the plasma membrane. A crystal structure of human FABP7 protein in complex with cholesterol was resolved at 2.7 Å resolution. In vitro, FABP7 efficiently transported the cholesterol analog dehydroergosterol between the liposomes. Further, the silencing of FABP3 and 8, which belong to the same family as FABP7, caused robust cholesterol accumulation in lysosomes. These two FABP proteins could transport dehydroergosterol in vitro as well. Collectively, our results suggest that FABP3, 7, and 8 are a new class of STPs mediating cholesterol egress from lysosomes.
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- Xian-Xiu Fang
- The Institute for Advanced Studies, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Cell Homeostasis, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Taikang Medical School, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Cell Homeostasis, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Taikang Medical School, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Cell Homeostasis, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Taikang Medical School, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Cell Homeostasis, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Taikang Medical School, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Cell Homeostasis, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Taikang Medical School, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Cell Homeostasis, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Taikang Medical School, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, College of Life Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Cell Homeostasis, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Taikang Medical School, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Song J, Huang F, Ma K, Ding R, Tan K, Lv D, Soyano K, Zhao K. Bifenthrin induces changes in clinical poisoning symptoms, oxidative stress, DNA damage, histological characteristics, and transcriptome in Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus) larvae. Sci Total Environ 2024; 927:172041. [PMID: 38554955 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172041] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Bifenthrin (BF) is a broad-spectrum insecticide that has gained widespread use due to its high effectiveness. However, there is limited research on the potential toxic effects of bifenthrin pollution on amphibians. This study aimed to investigate the 50 % lethal concentration (LC50) and safety concentration of Chinese giant salamanders (CGS) exposed to BF (at 0, 6.25,12.5,25 and 50 μg/L BF) for 96 h. Subsequently, CGS were exposed to BF (at 0, 0.04, and 4 μg/L BF) for one week to investigate its toxic effects. Clinical poisoning symptoms, liver pathology, oxidative stress factors, DNA damage, and transcriptome differences were observed and analyzed. The results indicate that exposure to BF at 4 μg/L significantly decreased the adenosine-triphosphate (ATP), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), and catalase (CAT) contents in the brain, liver, and kidney of CGS. Additionally, the study found that the malondialdehyde (MDA), reactive oxygen species (ROS), and 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) contents were increased. The liver tissue exhibited significant inflammatory reactions and structural malformations. RNA-seq analysis of the liver showed that BF caused abnormal antioxidant indices of CGS. This affected molecular function genes such as catalytic activity, ATP-dependent activity, metabolic processes, signaling and immune system processes, behavior, and detoxification, which were significantly upregulated, resulting in the differential genes significantly enriched in the calcium signaling pathway, PPARα signaling pathway and NF-kB signaling pathway. The results suggest that BF induces the abnormal production of free radicals, which overwhelms the body's self-defense system, leading to varying degrees of oxidative stress. This can result in oxidative damage, DNA damage, abnormal lipid metabolism, autoimmune diseases, clinical poisoning symptoms, and tissue inflammation. This work provides a theoretical basis for the rational application of bifenthrin and environmental risk assessment, as well as scientific guidance for the conservation of amphibian populations.
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- Jing Song
- College of Life Science, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, Anhui, China; The Belt and Road Model International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization in Basins of Anhui Province, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, Anhui, China; Institute for East China Sea Research, Organization for Marine Science and Technology, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 851-2213, Japan
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- College of Life Science, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, Anhui, China; The Belt and Road Model International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization in Basins of Anhui Province, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, Anhui, China
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- College of Life Science, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, Anhui, China; The Belt and Road Model International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization in Basins of Anhui Province, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, Anhui, China
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- College of Life Science, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, Anhui, China; The Belt and Road Model International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization in Basins of Anhui Province, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, Anhui, China
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- College of Life Science, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, Anhui, China; The Belt and Road Model International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization in Basins of Anhui Province, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, Anhui, China
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- College of Life Science, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, Anhui, China
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- Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; Institute for East China Sea Research, Organization for Marine Science and Technology, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 851-2213, Japan
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- College of Life Science, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, Anhui, China; The Belt and Road Model International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization in Basins of Anhui Province, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, Anhui, China
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Tang W, Zhao K, Li X, Zhou X, Liao P. Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes Promote the Recovery of Spinal Cord Injury and Inhibit Ferroptosis by Inactivating IL-17 Pathway. J Mol Neurosci 2024; 74:33. [PMID: 38536541 DOI: 10.1007/s12031-024-02209-3] [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: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-derived exosomes are considered as alternative to cell therapy in various diseases. This study aimed to understand the effect of bone marrow MSC-derived exosomes (BMMSC-exos) on spinal cord injury (SCI) and to unveil its regulatory mechanism on ferroptosis. Exosomes were isolated from BMMSCs and the uptake of BMMSCs-exos by PC12 cells was determined using PKH67 staining. The effect of BMMSC-exos on SCI in rats was studied by evaluating pathological changes of spinal cord tissues, inflammatory cytokines, and ferroptosis-related proteins. Transcriptome sequencing was used to discover the differential expressed genes (DEGs) between SCI rats and BMMSC-exos-treated rats followed by functional enrichment analyses. The effect of BMMSC-exos on ferroptosis and interleukin 17 (IL-17) pathway was evaluated in SCI rats and oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD)-treated PC12 cells. The results showed that particles extracted from BMMSCs were exosomes that could be taken up by PC12 cells. BMMSC-exos treatment ameliorated injuries of spinal cord, suppressed the accumulation of Fe2+, malondialdehyde (MDA), and reactive oxygen species (ROS), with the elevated glutathione (GSH). Also, BMMSC-exos downregulated the expression of acyl-CoA synthetase long chain family member 4 (ACSL4) and upregulated glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) and cysteine/glutamate antiporter xCT. A total of 110 DEGs were discovered and they were mainly enriched in IL-17 signaling pathway. Further in vitro and in vivo experiments showed that BMMSC-exos inactivated IL-17 pathway. BMMSC-exos promote the recovery of SCI and inhibit ferroptosis by inhibiting the IL-17 pathway, which provides BMMSC-exos as an alternative to the management of SCI.
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- Wen Tang
- Department of Trauma Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, No. 128, West Jinling Road, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, No. 128, West Jinling Road, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Center for Technology of Information and Network Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Department of Trauma Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, No. 128, West Jinling Road, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Gannan Medical University, No. 128, West Jinling Road, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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Zhang SQ, Wu ZQ, Huo BW, Xu HN, Zhao K, Jing CQ, Liu FL, Yu J, Li ZR, Zhang J, Zang L, Hao HK, Zheng CH, Li Y, Fan L, Huang H, Liang P, Wu B, Zhu JM, Niu ZJ, Zhu LH, Song W, You J, Yan S, Li ZY. [Incidence of postoperative complications in Chinese patients with gastric or colorectal cancer based on a national, multicenter, prospective, cohort study]. Zhonghua Wei Chang Wai Ke Za Zhi 2024; 27:247-260. [PMID: 38532587 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn441530-20240218-00067] [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] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Objective: To investigate the incidence of postoperative complications in Chinese patients with gastric or colorectal cancer, and to evaluate the risk factors for postoperative complications. Methods: This was a national, multicenter, prospective, registry-based, cohort study of data obtained from the database of the Prevalence of Abdominal Complications After Gastro- enterological Surgery (PACAGE) study sponsored by the China Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgical Union. The PACAGE database prospectively collected general demographic characteristics, protocols for perioperative treatment, and variables associated with postoperative complications in patients treated for gastric or colorectal cancer in 20 medical centers from December 2018 to December 2020. The patients were grouped according to the presence or absence of postoperative complications. Postoperative complications were categorized and graded in accordance with the expert consensus on postoperative complications in gastrointestinal oncology surgery and Clavien-Dindo grading criteria. The incidence of postoperative complications of different grades are presented as bar charts. Independent risk factors for occurrence of postoperative complications were identified by multifactorial unconditional logistic regression. Results: The study cohort comprised 3926 patients with gastric or colorectal cancer, 657 (16.7%) of whom had a total of 876 postoperative complications. Serious complications (Grade III and above) occurred in 4.0% of patients (156/3926). The rate of Grade V complications was 0.2% (7/3926). The cohort included 2271 patients with gastric cancer with a postoperative complication rate of 18.1% (412/2271) and serious complication rate of 4.7% (106/2271); and 1655 with colorectal cancer, with a postoperative complication rate of 14.8% (245/1655) and serious complication rate of 3.0% (50/1655). The incidences of anastomotic leakage in patients with gastric and colorectal cancer were 3.3% (74/2271) and 3.4% (56/1655), respectively. Abdominal infection was the most frequently occurring complication, accounting for 28.7% (164/572) and 39.5% (120/304) of postoperative complications in patients with gastric and colorectal cancer, respectively. The most frequently occurring grade of postoperative complication was Grade II, accounting for 65.4% (374/572) and 56.6% (172/304) of complications in patients with gastric and colorectal cancers, respectively. Multifactorial analysis identified (1) the following independent risk factors for postoperative complications in patients in the gastric cancer group: preoperative comorbidities (OR=2.54, 95%CI: 1.51-4.28, P<0.001), neoadjuvant therapy (OR=1.42, 95%CI:1.06-1.89, P=0.020), high American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) scores (ASA score 2 points:OR=1.60, 95% CI: 1.23-2.07, P<0.001, ASA score ≥3 points:OR=0.43, 95% CI: 0.25-0.73, P=0.002), operative time >180 minutes (OR=1.81, 95% CI: 1.42-2.31, P<0.001), intraoperative bleeding >50 mL (OR=1.29,95%CI: 1.01-1.63, P=0.038), and distal gastrectomy compared with total gastrectomy (OR=0.65,95%CI: 0.51-0.83, P<0.001); and (2) the following independent risk factors for postoperative complications in patients in the colorectal cancer group: female (OR=0.60, 95%CI: 0.44-0.80, P<0.001), preoperative comorbidities (OR=2.73, 95%CI: 1.25-5.99, P=0.030), neoadjuvant therapy (OR=1.83, 95%CI:1.23-2.72, P=0.008), laparoscopic surgery (OR=0.47, 95%CI: 0.30-0.72, P=0.022), and abdominoperineal resection compared with low anterior resection (OR=2.74, 95%CI: 1.71-4.41, P<0.001). Conclusion: Postoperative complications associated with various types of infection were the most frequent complications in patients with gastric or colorectal cancer. Although the risk factors for postoperative complications differed between patients with gastric cancer and those with colorectal cancer, the presence of preoperative comorbidities, administration of neoadjuvant therapy, and extent of surgical resection, were the commonest factors associated with postoperative complications in patients of both categories.
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- S Q Zhang
- Department of Public Health, Qinghai University School of Medicine, Xining 810001, China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Beijing Cancer Hospital, Beijing 100142, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal (Oncology) Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining 810001, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal (Oncology) Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining 810001, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal (Oncology) Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining 810001, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan 250021, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Cancer Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Cancer Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, China
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- Department of Basic Surgery, Union Hospital of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100032, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110002, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510062, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, China;Zhang Shuqin is now working at Department of Infection Management, Suqian Hospital, Xuzhou Medical University
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- Department of Gastrointestinal (Oncology) Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining 810001, China
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center, Beijing Cancer Hospital, Beijing 100142, China
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Fan WT, Song J, Hai HW, Fang SJ, Zhao K, Zhang R, Li BH, Luo J, Sun QC, Fan L, Li ZZ, Yeh HC, Yan Y. Research on the tilt-to-length coupling noise suppression method inside the gravitational wave detection telescope. Opt Express 2024; 32:12200-12212. [PMID: 38571050 DOI: 10.1364/oe.512394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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As an integral component of the laser interferometry measurement system, the tilt-to-length (TTL) coupling noise inside the telescope stands out as a critical noise factor that requires meticulous consideration. In the TianQin project, the non-geometric TTL-coupled noise inside the telescope should be less than 0.22 pm/Hz1/2. Additionally, the wavefront aberration RMS at the small pupil of the telescope needs to be better than 0.0065 λ. These requirements set for the telescope are exceptionally stringent. To address this challenge, this study aims to relax the wavefront aberration requirements by mitigating non-geometric TTL coupling noise, while ensuring the non-geometric TTL coupling noise remains below 0.22 pm/Hz1/2. By controlling the coupling aberration proportion, the wavefront aberration RMS at the small pupil of the telescope can be relaxed to 0.014 λ. Alternatively, optimizing the Gaussian beam waist radius can relax the wavefront aberration RMS to 0.016 λ. By simultaneously utilizing two optimization methods, the wavefront aberration at the small pupil of the telescope can be reduced to 0.033 λ, resulting in an impressive success rate of 91.15% in meeting the noise requirements.
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Cheng K, Zhao K, Zhang R, Guo J. Progress on control of harmful algae by sustained-release technology of allelochemical: A review. Sci Total Environ 2024; 918:170364. [PMID: 38307275 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170364] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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The outbreak of harmful algae blooms caused by water eutrophication seriously jeopardizes the aquatic ecological environment and human health. Therefore, algae control technology has attracted widespread attention between environmental scholars. Allelochemical sustained-release technology which releases the active ingredient to the target medium at a certain rate within the effective time, so that the system maintains a certain concentration, thus prolonging its influence on the target organism. Allelochemical sustained-release technology has become the focus of research due to the characteristics of high efficiency, safety, low-cost, environment friendly and no secondary pollution. This paper reviews the characteristics of allelochemical substances and the status quo of plant extraction, explains the detailed classification of allelochemical sustained-release microspheres (ASRMs) and the application of algae inhibition, summarizes the preparation method of ASRMs, elaborates on the mechanism of algae inhibition of sustained-release technology from the perspective of photosynthesis, cellular enzyme activity, algae cell structure, gene expression, and target site action. Focuses on the summary of the factors influencing the effect of algae inhibition of ASRMs, including particle size of sustained-release microspheres, selection of carrier materials, and the growth stage of algae. The future direction and prospect of algae inhibition by allelochemical sustained-release technology were prospected to provide the scientific basis for water ecological restoration.
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- Kai Cheng
- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-hydrology and Water Security in Arid and Semi-arid Regions of Ministry of Water Resources, School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-hydrology and Water Security in Arid and Semi-arid Regions of Ministry of Water Resources, School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-hydrology and Water Security in Arid and Semi-arid Regions of Ministry of Water Resources, School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-hydrology and Water Security in Arid and Semi-arid Regions of Ministry of Water Resources, School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, PR China.
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Yang H, Zhang Z, Zhao K, Zhang Y, Yin X, Zhu G, Wang Z, Yan X, Li X, He T, Wang K. Targeting the adenosine signaling pathway in macrophages for cancer immunotherapy. Hum Immunol 2024:110774. [PMID: 38521664 DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2024.110774] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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One of the ways in which macrophages support tumorigenic growth is by producing adenosine, which acts to dampen antitumor immune responses and is generated by both tumor and immune cells in the tumor microenvironment (TME). Two cell surface expressed molecules, CD73 and CD39, boost catalytic adenosine triphosphate, leading to further increased adenosine synthesis, under hypoxic circumstances in the TME. There are four receptors (A1, A2A, A2B, and A3) expressed on macrophages that allow adenosine to perform its immunomodulatory effect. Researchers have shown that adenosine signaling is a key factor in tumor progression and an attractive therapeutic target for treating cancer. Several antagonistic adenosine-targeting biological therapies that decrease the suppressive action of tumor-associated macrophages have been produced and explored to transform this result from basic research into a therapeutic advantage. Here, we'll review the newest findings from studies of pharmacological compounds that target adenosine receptors, and their potential therapeutic value based on blocking the suppressive action of macrophages in tumors.
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- Han Yang
- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China
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- Nantong University, Institute of Special Environmental Medicine, Nantong, China.
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shangdong, China.
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Au WC, Dures SG, Ishida Y, Green CE, Zhao K, Ogden R, Roca AL. Lion Localizer: A software tool for inferring the provenance of lions (Panthera leo) using mitochondrial DNA. J Hered 2024; 115:166-172. [PMID: 37952226 DOI: 10.1093/jhered/esad072] [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: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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The illegal poaching of lions for their body parts poses a severe threat to lion populations across Africa. Poaching accounts for 35% of all human-caused lion deaths, with 51% attributed to retaliatory killings following livestock predation. In nearly half of the retaliatory killings, lion body parts are removed, suggesting that high demand for lion body parts may fuel killings attributed to human-lion conflict. Trafficked items are often confiscated in transit or destination countries far from their country of origin. DNA from lion parts may in some cases be the only available means for examining their geographic origins. In this paper, we present the Lion Localizer, a full-stack software tool that houses a comprehensive database of lion mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequences sourced from previously published studies. The database covers 146 localities from across the African continent and India, providing information on the potential provenance of seized lion body parts. Lion mtDNA sequences of 350 or 1,140 bp corresponding to the cytochrome b region can be generated from lion products and queried against the Lion Localizer database. Using the query sequence, the Lion Localizer generates a listing of exact or partial matches, which are displayed on an interactive map of Africa. This allows for the rapid identification of potential regions and localities where lions have been or are presently being targeted by poachers. By examining the potential provenance of lion samples, the Lion Localizer serves as a valuable resource in the fight against lion poaching. The software is available at https://lionlocalizer.org.
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- Wesley C Au
- School of Information Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States
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- TRACE Wildlife Forensics Network, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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- TRACE Wildlife Forensics Network, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
- Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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Fang ZM, Wang YB, Ding ZD, Li FK, Zhao K, Zhao GF. [Pulmonary artery stenosis after single lung transplantation: a case report and literature review]. Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi 2024; 47:201-206. [PMID: 38448168 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20230805-00048] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Objective: To summarize and analyze the clinical features, treatment, and prognosis of pulmonary artery stenosis post-lung transplantation. Methods: A 62-year-old male patient was admitted to the hospital with a cough and chest tightness of over a year's duration, which had worsened in the last two months, leading to the diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The clinical data were observed and reviewed post-left allograft single lung transplantation. Literature searches were conducted using the keywords "lung transplantation" "stenosis, pulmonary artery" and "postoperative complications" in CNKI, Wanfang Medical Network, and PubMed databases up to December 2022. Results: On January 26, 2022, a left allograft single lung transplantation was performed under general anesthesia. Postoperatively, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and mechanical ventilation were successfully weaned off at 22 hours and 2 days, respectively, with transfer from the intensive care unit 12 days after surgery. PaO2 and PaCO2 were 50 mmHg and 40 mmHg after deoxygenation. Both pulmonary CT angiography and ventilatory-perfusion imaging indicated stenosis of the left pulmonary anastomosis. Balloon dilation and pulmonary artery stenting were performed, with PaO2 and PaCO2 improving to 87 mmHg and 42 mmHg, respectively. The patient was discharged 102 days post-surgery, and was followed up for 1 year, with a good prognosis. Additionally, 36 related articles were retrieved, encompassing 69 cases with a median age of 53 years (38.5-59.0 years). Of these, 27.54% (19/69) were diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, 46.38% (32/69) underwent single lung transplantation, with the primary clinical symptom being hypoxemia in 71.01% (49/69) cases. Left pulmonary artery anastomotic stenosis was observed in 43.48% (30/69), with 65.22% (45/69) being diagnosed in the late postoperative period. Interventional therapy was performed to 44.93% (31/69), with a mortality rate of 21.74% (15/69). Conclusions: The primary clinical manifestation of post-lung transplantation pulmonary artery stenosis is hypoxemia and can be diagnosed by pulmonary artery CT angiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and pulmonary angiography. Early diagnosis can significantly reduce mortality, and interventional therapy is an effective treatment for severe pulmonary artery stenosis post-lung transplantation.
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- Department of Lung Transplant, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Lung Transplant, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Lung Transplant, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Lung Transplant, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Lung Transplant, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Department of Lung Transplant, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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Zheng H, Hung ALY, Miao Q, Song W, Scalzo F, Raman SS, Zhao K, Sung K. AtPCa-Net: anatomical-aware prostate cancer detection network on multi-parametric MRI. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5740. [PMID: 38459100 PMCID: PMC10923873 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56405-7] [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: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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Multi-parametric MRI (mpMRI) is widely used for prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis. Deep learning models show good performance in detecting PCa on mpMRI, but domain-specific PCa-related anatomical information is sometimes overlooked and not fully explored even by state-of-the-art deep learning models, causing potential suboptimal performances in PCa detection. Symmetric-related anatomical information is commonly used when distinguishing PCa lesions from other visually similar but benign prostate tissue. In addition, different combinations of mpMRI findings are used for evaluating the aggressiveness of PCa for abnormal findings allocated in different prostate zones. In this study, we investigate these domain-specific anatomical properties in PCa diagnosis and how we can adopt them into the deep learning framework to improve the model's detection performance. We propose an anatomical-aware PCa detection Network (AtPCa-Net) for PCa detection on mpMRI. Experiments show that the AtPCa-Net can better utilize the anatomical-related information, and the proposed anatomical-aware designs help improve the overall model performance on both PCa detection and patient-level classification.
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- Haoxin Zheng
- Radiological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 90095, USA.
- Computer Science, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 90095, USA.
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- Radiological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 90095, USA
- Computer Science, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 90095, USA
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- Radiological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 90095, USA
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- Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 90095, USA
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- Computer Science, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 90095, USA
- The Seaver College, Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, 90363, USA
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- Radiological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 90095, USA
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- Radiological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 90095, USA
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- Radiological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 90095, USA
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Chen L, Li H, Peng J, Li M, Wang Y, Zhao K, Yang L, Zhao Y. Silent uterine rupture in the term pregnancy: Three case reports. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37071. [PMID: 38457586 PMCID: PMC10919461 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037071] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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RATIONALE Uterine rupture is extremely hazardous to both mothers and infants. Diagnosing silent uterine rupture in pregnant women without uterine contractions is challenging due to the presence of nonspecific symptoms, signs, and laboratory indicators. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the elevated risks associated with silent uterine rupture. PATIENT CONCERNS on admission, case 1 was at 37 gestational weeks, having undergo laparoscopic transabdominal cerclage 8 months prior to the in vitro fertilization embryo transfer procedure, case 2 was at 38 4/7 gestational weeks with a history of 5 previous artificial abortion and 2 previous vaginal deliveries, case 3 was at 37 6/7 gestational weeks with a history of laparoscopic myomectomy. DIAGNOSES The diagnosis of silent uterine rupture was based on clinical findings from cesarean delivery or laparoscopic exploration. INTERVENTIONS Case 1 underwent emergent cesarean delivery, revealing a 0.25 cm × 0.25 cm narrow concave area above the Ring Ties with active and bright amniotic fluid flowing from the tear. Case 2 underwent vaginal delivery, and on the 12th postpartum day, ultrasound imaging and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a 5.8 cm × 3.3 cm × 2.3 cm lesion on the lower left posterior wall of the uterus, and 15th postpartum day, laparoscopic exploration confirmed the presence of an old rupture of uterus. Case 3 underwent elective cesarean delivery, revealing a 3.0 cm × 2.0 cm uterine rupture without active bleeding at the bottom of the uterus. OUTCOMES The volumes of antenatal bleeding for the 3 patients were approximately 500 mL, 320 mL, and 400 mL, respectively. After silent uterine ruptures were detected, the uterine tear was routinely repaired. No maternal or neonatal complications were reported. LESSONS Obstetricians should give particular consideration to the risk factors for silent uterine rupture, including a history of uterine surgery, such as laparoscopic transabdominal cerclage, laparoscopic myomectomy, and induced abortion.
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- Lei Chen
- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hongshan District, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hongshan District, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hongshan District, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hongshan District, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hongshan District, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Qiaokou District, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hongshan District, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hongshan District, Wuhan, China
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Xu Y, Chen W, Wu X, Zhao K, Liu C, Zhang H. The Role of Cells and Cytokines in Male Infertility Induced by Orchitis. World J Mens Health 2024:42.e31. [PMID: 38449458 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.230270] [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: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Recent studies on male infertility reveal a growing worry: more infertile men are dealing with inflammation in the testis. Analyzing testicular biopsies from infertile men highlights a significant presence of inflammation. This connection, supported by clinical and pathological evidence, emphasizes that testicular inflammation hampers sperm production, leading to lasting declines in sperm count and quality. However, the exact reasons behind male infertility due to orchitis, a type of testicular inflammation, are still uncertain. Understanding these fundamental aspects of molecular signals and cellular mechanisms in testicular inflammation is crucial. Our review delves into recent literature with a dual objective: elucidating potential mechanisms involving immune cells, non-immune cells, and cytokines that link orchitis to male infertility, while also paving the way for precise interventions and solutions to address the challenges of male infertility.
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- Ying Xu
- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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Cosenza-Contreras M, Schäfer A, Sing J, Cook L, Stillger MN, Chen CY, Villacorta Hidalgo J, Pinter N, Meyer L, Werner T, Bug D, Haberl Z, Kübeck O, Zhao K, Stei S, Gafencu AV, Ionita R, Brehar FM, Ferrer-Lozano J, Ribas G, Cerdá-Alberich L, Martí-Bonmatí L, Nimsky C, Van Straaten A, Biniossek ML, Föll M, Cabezas-Wallscheid N, Büscher J, Röst H, Arnoux A, Bartsch JW, Schilling O. Proteometabolomics of initial and recurrent glioblastoma highlights an increased immune cell signature with altered lipid metabolism. Neuro Oncol 2024; 26:488-502. [PMID: 37882631 PMCID: PMC10912002 DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noad208] [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: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is an urgent need to better understand the mechanisms associated with the development, progression, and onset of recurrence after initial surgery in glioblastoma (GBM). The use of integrative phenotype-focused -omics technologies such as proteomics and lipidomics provides an unbiased approach to explore the molecular evolution of the tumor and its associated environment. METHODS We assembled a cohort of patient-matched initial (iGBM) and recurrent (rGBM) specimens of resected GBM. Proteome and metabolome composition were determined by mass spectrometry-based techniques. We performed neutrophil-GBM cell coculture experiments to evaluate the behavior of rGBM-enriched proteins in the tumor microenvironment. ELISA-based quantitation of candidate proteins was performed to test the association of their plasma concentrations in iGBM with the onset of recurrence. RESULTS Proteomic profiles reflect increased immune cell infiltration and extracellular matrix reorganization in rGBM. ASAH1, SYMN, and GPNMB were highly enriched proteins in rGBM. Lipidomics indicates the downregulation of ceramides in rGBM. Cell analyses suggest a role for ASAH1 in neutrophils and its localization in extracellular traps. Plasma concentrations of ASAH1 and SYNM show an association with time to recurrence. CONCLUSIONS We describe the potential importance of ASAH1 in tumor progression and development of rGBM via metabolic rearrangement and showcase the feedback from the tumor microenvironment to plasma proteome profiles. We report the potential of ASAH1 and SYNM as plasma markers of rGBM progression. The published datasets can be considered as a resource for further functional and biomarker studies involving additional -omics technologies.
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- Miguel Cosenza-Contreras
- Institute of Surgical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Surgical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine and Cell Research, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Surgical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Surgical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Surgical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Surgical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine (SGBM), University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Cellular Biology and Pathology “ Nicolae Simionescu,”Bucharest, Romania
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- Institute of Cellular Biology and Pathology “ Nicolae Simionescu,”Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- Bagdasar-Arseni” Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Pathology Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, València, Spain
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- Biomedical Imaging Research Group (GIBI230) Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Biomedical Imaging Research Group (GIBI230) Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pathology Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, València, Spain
- Department of Radiology Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, València, Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of medical informatics and evaluation of practices, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris Centre, Paris University & European Hospital Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine and Cell Research, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Surgical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
- Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, USA
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- Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology INSERM & Clinical Research Unit, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris Centre, Paris University & European Hospital Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Surgical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Xue H, Zhao K, Zhao K, Han S, Chitikineni A, Zhang L, Qiu D, Ren R, Gong F, Li Z, Ma X, Zhang X, Varshney RK, Zhang X, Wei C, Yin D. A near complete genome of Arachis monticola, an allotetraploid wild peanut. Plant Biotechnol J 2024. [PMID: 38436521 DOI: 10.1111/pbi.14331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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- Hongzhang Xue
- College of Agronomy, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
- School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Agronomy, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Agronomy, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Shennong Laboratory, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- College of Agronomy, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Agronomy, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Agronomy, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Agronomy, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Agronomy, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Agronomy, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Agronomy, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Shennong Laboratory, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- College of Agronomy, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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Zhao K, Li X, Feng Y, Wang J, Yao W. The role of kinesin family members in hepatobiliary carcinomas: from bench to bedside. Biomark Res 2024; 12:30. [PMID: 38433242 PMCID: PMC10910842 DOI: 10.1186/s40364-024-00559-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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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As a major component of the digestive system malignancies, tumors originating from the hepatic and biliary ducts seriously endanger public health. The kinesins (KIFs) are molecular motors that enable the microtubule-dependent intracellular trafficking necessary for mitosis and meiosis. Normally, the stability of KIFs is essential to maintain cell proliferation and genetic homeostasis. However, aberrant KIFs activity may destroy this dynamic stability, leading to uncontrolled cell division and tumor initiation. In this work, we have made an integral summarization of the specific roles of KIFs in hepatocellular and biliary duct carcinogenesis, referring to aberrant signal transduction and the potential for prognostic evaluation. Additionally, current clinical applications of KIFs-targeted inhibitors have also been discussed, including their efficacy advantages, relationship with drug sensitivity or resistance, the feasibility of combination chemotherapy or other targeted agents, as well as the corresponding clinical trials. In conclusion, the abnormally activated KIFs participate in the regulation of tumor progression via a diverse range of mechanisms and are closely associated with tumor prognosis. Meanwhile, KIFs-aimed inhibitors also carry out a promising tumor-targeted therapeutic strategy that deserves to be further investigated in hepatobiliary carcinoma (HBC).
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- Kai Zhao
- Department of Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Research Center Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Research Center Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Cancer Research Center Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
- Affiliated Tianyou Hospital, Wuhan University of Science & Technology, 430064, Wuhan, China.
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- Department of Oncology Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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Zhao K, Yu S, Wu L, Wu X, Wang L. Carbon emissions prediction considering environment protection investment of 30 provinces in China. Environ Res 2024; 244:117914. [PMID: 38141919 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117914] [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: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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In the backdrop of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, carbon emissions have always been a major concern. The approach of the heterogeneity grey model is proposed, aiming to predict carbon emissions of 30 provinces in China. This model combines the manta ray foraging optimization algorithm to search for the optimal heterogeneity coefficient. By using the heterogeneity grey model, the carbon emissions are analyzed in 30 provinces of China from 2022 to 2030 considering different environmental protection investment scenarios. The results indicate that in 19 provinces from 2022 to 2030, there is a significant decrease in carbon emissions as government investment increases. In 11 provinces during the same period, there is a rising trend in carbon emissions with the increase of government investment. Hence, achieving a reduction in carbon emissions necessitates not only relying on government investment in environmental protection but also exploring alternative approaches to mitigate carbon emissions. The methodologies and conclusions proposed in this study can provide technical references and making decision references for provincial carbon emission efforts.
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- Kai Zhao
- School of Management Engineering and Business, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, 056038, China
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- School of Management Engineering and Business, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, 056038, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Intelligent Water Conservancy, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, 056038, China.
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- Hebei Handan Hydrologic Survey Research Center, Handan, 056003, China
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- College of Economics and Management, Handan University, Handan, 056005, China
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Yu F, Wang L, Zeng B, Zhao K, Wu T, Pang Z. SIA: A sustainable inference attack framework in split learning. Neural Netw 2024; 171:396-409. [PMID: 38141475 DOI: 10.1016/j.neunet.2023.12.033] [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: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Split learning is a widely recognized distributed learning framework suitable for joint training scenarios with limited computing resources. However, recent research indicates that the malicious server can achieve high-quality reconstruction of the client's data through feature space hijacking attacks, leading to severe privacy leakage concerns. In this paper, we further enhance this attack to enable efficient data reconstruction while maintaining acceptable performance on the main task. Another significant advantage of our attack framework lies in its ability to fool the state-of-the-art attack detection mechanism, thus minimizing the risk of attacker exposure and making sustainable attacks possible. Moreover, we adaptively refine and adjust the attack strategy, extending the data reconstruction attack for the first time to the more challenging scenario of vertically partitioned data in split learning. In addition, we introduce three training modes for the attack framework, allowing the attacker to choose according to their requirements freely. Finally, we conduct extensive experiments on three datasets and evaluate the attack performance of attack frameworks in different scenarios, parameter settings, and defense mechanisms. The results demonstrate our attack framework's effectiveness, invisibility, and generality. Our research comprehensively highlights the potential privacy risks associated with split learning and sounds the alarm for secure applications of split learning.
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- Fangchao Yu
- Key Laboratory of Aerospace Information Security and Trusted Computing, Ministry of Education, School of Cyber Science and Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerospace Information Security and Trusted Computing, Ministry of Education, School of Cyber Science and Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Aerospace Information Security and Trusted Computing, Ministry of Education, School of Cyber Science and Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerospace Information Security and Trusted Computing, Ministry of Education, School of Cyber Science and Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerospace Information Security and Trusted Computing, Ministry of Education, School of Cyber Science and Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerospace Information Security and Trusted Computing, Ministry of Education, School of Cyber Science and Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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Gao E, Wang P, Bai J, Ma X, Gao Y, Qi J, Zhao K, Zhang H, Yan X, Yang G, Zhao G, Cheng J. Radiomics Analysis of Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging: Distinguishing Between Glioblastoma and Single Brain Metastasis. Acad Radiol 2024; 31:1036-1043. [PMID: 37690885 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2023.07.023] [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: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess the value of diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI)-based radiomics models in differentiating glioblastoma (GB) from single brain metastasis (SBM) and compare their diagnostic performance with that of routine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) models. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 110 patients who underwent DKI and were pathologically diagnosed with GB (n = 58) or SBM (n = 52) were enrolled in this study. Radiomics features were extracted from the manually delineated region of interest of the lesion. A training set for model development was constructed from the images of 88 random patients, and 22 patients were reserved for independent validation. Seven single-DKI-parametric models and a multi-DKI-parametric model were constructed using six classifiers, whereas four single-routine-sequence models (based on T2 weighted imaging, apparent diffusion coefficient, T2-dark-fluid, and contrast-enhanced T1 magnetization prepared rapid gradient echo) and a multisequence routine MRI model were constructed for comparison. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was conducted to assess the diagnostic performance. The areas under the curve (AUCs) of different models were compared using the DeLong test. RESULTS The AUCs of the single-DKI-parametric models ranged from 0.800 to 0.933 (mean kurtosis [MK] model). The multi-DKI-parametric model had a slightly higher AUC (0.958) than the MK model; however, the difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.688). In comparison, the AUCs of the routine MRI models ranged from 0.633 to 0.733 (multisequence routine MRI model). The AUC of the multi-DKI-parametric model was significantly higher than that of the multisequence routine MRI model (P = 0.042). CONCLUSION The multi-DKI-parametric radiomics model exhibited better performance than that of the single-DKI-parametric models and routine MRI models in distinguishing GB from SBM.
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- Eryuan Gao
- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.); Henan Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.)
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.); Henan Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.)
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.); Henan Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.)
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.); Henan Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.)
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- School of Cyber Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (Y.G.)
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.); Henan Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.)
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.); Henan Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.)
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- MR Scientific Marketing, Siemens Healthineers China, Shanghai, China (H.Z., X.Y.)
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- MR Scientific Marketing, Siemens Healthineers China, Shanghai, China (H.Z., X.Y.)
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China (G.Y.)
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.); Henan Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.)
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.); Henan Engineering Research Center of Medical Imaging Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhengzhou, Henan, China (E.G., P.W., J.B., X.M., J.Q., K.Z., G.Z., J.C.).
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Song J, Fan W, Fang S, Hai H, Zhao K, Luo J, Zhang R, Li B, Sun Q, Fan L, Li Z, Yan Y. Optimized design of a gravitational wave telescope system based on pupil aberration. Appl Opt 2024; 63:1815-1821. [PMID: 38437285 DOI: 10.1364/ao.515579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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The telescope is vital for accurate gravitational wave detection in the TianQin project. It must meet criteria like a geometric tilt-to-length (TTL) coupling noise c o e f f i c i e n t≤0.02√2n m/µr a d and wavefront R M S≤λ/30. Analyzing the pupil aberration's impact on geometric TTL noise, we devised an optimization method using the chief ray spot diagram's standard deviation. Implementing this in Zemax with a ZPL macro, we designed an optical system meeting TianQin's requirements. The system has a maximum geometric TTL noise coefficient of 0.0250 nm/µrad over the science FOV and a wavefront RMS of 0.0111λ, confirming the method's feasibility.
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Xiao CL, Liu LL, Tang W, Liu WY, Wu LY, Zhao K. Reduction of the trans-cortical vessel was associated with bone loss, another underlying mechanism of osteoporosis. Microvasc Res 2024; 152:104650. [PMID: 38123064 DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2023.104650] [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: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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RATIONALE Numerous studies have established a robust association between bone morrow microvascular diseases and osteoporosis. This study sought to investigate the relationship between alterations in trans-cortical vessel (TCVs) and the onset of osteoporosis in various mouse models. METHODS Aged mice, ovariectomized mice, and db/db mice, were utilized as osteoporosis models. TCVs in the tibia were detected using tissue clearing and light sheet fluorescence microscopy imaging. Femurs bone mass were analyzed using micro-CT scanning. Correlations between the number of TCVs and bone mass were analyzed using Pearson correlation analysis. RESULTS All osteoporosis mouse models showed a significant reduction in the number of TCVs compared to the control group. Correlation analysis revealed a positive association between the number of TCVs and bone mass. TCVs were also expressed high levels of CD31 and EMCN proteins as type H vessels. CONCLUSIONS This study underscores a consistent correlation between the number of TCVs and bone mass. Moreover, TCVs may serve as a potential biomarker for bone mass evaluation.
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- Chun-Lin Xiao
- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, PR China
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- Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou, PR China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, PR China; Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China.
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Root ZT, Lepley TJ, Wu Z, Chapman RJ, Schneller AR, Formanek VL, Kelly KM, Otto BA, Zhao K. How Does Oxymetazoline Change Nasal Aerodynamics and Symptomatology in Patients with Turbinate Hypertrophy? Laryngoscope 2024; 134:1100-1106. [PMID: 37589314 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30968] [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: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Oxymetazoline relieves nasal obstructive symptoms via vasoconstriction, however, the changes in nasal structures and aerodynamics that impact symptoms the most remain unclear. METHODS This prospective, longitudinal, and single blinded cohort study applied Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modeling based on CT scans at baseline and post-oxymetazoline on 13 consecutive patients with chronic nasal obstruction secondary to inferior turbinate hypertrophy from a tertiary medical center. To account for placebo effect, a sham saline spray was administered with subject blindfolded prior to oxymetazoline, with 30 min rest in between. Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) and unilateral Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores of nasal obstructions were collected at baseline, after sham, and 30 min after oxymetazoline. RESULTS Both VAS and NOSE scores significantly improved from baseline to post-oxymetazoline (NOSE: 62.3 ± 12.4 to 31.5 ± 22.5, p < 0.01; VAS: 5.27 ± 2.63 to 3.85 ± 2.59, p < 0.05), but not significantly from baseline to post-sham. The anatomical effects of oxymetazoline were observed broadly throughout the entire length of the inferior and middle turbinates (p < 0.05). Among many variables that changed significantly post-oxymetazoline, only decreased nasal resistance (spearman r = 0.4, p < 0.05), increased regional flow rates (r = -0.3 to -0.5, p < 0.05) and mucosal cooling heat flux (r = -0.42, p < 0.01) in the inferior but not middle turbinate regions, and nasal valve Wall Shear Stress (WSS r = -0.43, p < 0.05) strongly correlated with symptom improvement. CONCLUSION Oxymetazoline broadly affects the inferior and middle turbinates, however, symptomatic improvement appears to be driven more by global nasal resistance and regional increases in airflow rate, mucosal cooling, and WSS, especially near the head of the inferior turbinate. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3: Well-designed, prospective, single blinded cohort trial. Laryngoscope, 134:1100-1106, 2024.
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- Zachary T Root
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Li HZ, Han D, Ao RF, Cai ZH, Zhu GZ, Wu DZ, Gao JW, Zhuang JS, Tu C, Zhao K, Wu ZY, Zhong ZM. Tanshinone IIA attenuates osteoarthritis via inhibiting aberrant angiogenesis in subchondral bone. Arch Biochem Biophys 2024; 753:109904. [PMID: 38253247 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2024.109904] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Excessive angiogenesis in subchondral bone is a pathological feature of osteoarthritis (OA). Tanshinone IIA (TIIA), an active compound found in Salvia miltiorrhiza, demonstrates significant anti-angiogenic properties. However, the effect of TIIA on abnormal subchondral angiogenesis in OA is still unclear. This study aims to investigate the mechanism of TIIA in modulating subchondral bone angiogenesis during OA and assess its therapeutic potential in OA. Our findings demonstrate that TIIA attenuated articular cartilage degeneration, normalized subchondral bone remodeling, and effectively suppressed aberrant angiogenesis within subchondral bone in monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced OA mice. Additionally, the angiogenesis capacity of primary CD31hiEmcnhi endothelial cells was observed to be significantly reduced after treatment with TIIA in vitro. Mechanically, TIIA diminished the proportion of hypertrophic chondrocytes, ultimately leading to a substantial reduction in the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA). The supernatant of hypertrophic chondrocytes promoted the tube formation of CD31hiEMCNhi endothelial cells, whereas TIIA inhibited this process. Furthermore, TIIA effectively suppressed the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) along with its downstream MAPK pathway in CD31hiEmcnhi endothelial cells. In conclusion, our data indicated that TIIA could effectively inhibit the abnormal angiogenesis in subchondral bone during the progression of OA by suppressing the VEGFA/VEFGR2/MAPK pathway. These findings significantly contribute to our understanding of the abnormal angiogenesis in OA and offer a promising therapeutic target for OA treatment.
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- Hong-Zhou Li
- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Liu Y, Zhao K, Liu Y, Sun YH, Li MX, Yu M, Zhu LQ, Wang XD. Bone and joint infection complicated with sepsis in neonates and infants under three months of age. J Pediatr (Rio J) 2024; 100:156-162. [PMID: 37837994 PMCID: PMC10943287 DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Studies focusing on bone and joint infections (BJIs) in young infants are rare. Some cases of BJI are accompanied by sepsis. This study aimed to identify the clinical and bacteriological features of sepsis in neonates and young infants with BJIs. METHODS Neonates and infants younger than 3 months diagnosed with BJI in the present institution from 2014 to 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Patient characteristics, clinical data, and outcomes were documented and compared between those with and without sepsis. RESULTS Twenty-five patients with a mean age of 34.8 days were included. Nine BJI cases had concomitant sepsis (group A), and 16 had BJI without sepsis (group B). Within group A, staphylococcus aureus was the major pathogenic germ (5 cases, of which 4 were of the methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) type). There was no statistical difference in male-to-female ratio, age, history of hospitalization, anemia, birth asphyxia, peripheral leukocyte counts, C-reactive protein on admission, and sequelae between groups. Univariate analyses indicated a significant difference in the incidence of septic arthritis (SA) combined with osteomyelitis (OM) (88.9% vs 37.5%), congenital deformities (44.4% vs 0%), and mean duration of symptoms (2.83 days vs 9.21 days) in comparisons between groups A and B. CONCLUSION Staphylococcus aureus is the main pathogenic bacteria in BJI cases complicated with sepsis in neonates and young infants. Among infants younger than 3 months diagnosed with BJI, those with concurrent SA and OM, MRSA infection, or congenital deformities are more likely to develop sepsis.
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- Yao Liu
- Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Department of Orthopaedics, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Department of Orthopaedics, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Department of Orthopaedics, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Department of Orthopaedics, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Pediatrics Research Institute, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Department of Neonatology, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Department of Orthopaedics, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Department of Orthopaedics, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Han B, Tian D, Li X, Liu S, Tian F, Liu D, Wang S, Zhao K. Multiomics Analyses Provide New Insight into Genetic Variation of Reproductive Adaptability in Tibetan Sheep. Mol Biol Evol 2024; 41:msae058. [PMID: 38552245 PMCID: PMC10980521 DOI: 10.1093/molbev/msae058] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Domestication and artificial selection during production-oriented breeding have greatly shaped the level of genomic variability in sheep. However, the genetic variation associated with increased reproduction remains elusive. Here, two groups of samples from consecutively monotocous and polytocous sheep were collected for genome-wide association, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic analyses to explore the genetic variation in fecundity in Tibetan sheep. Genome-wide association study revealed strong associations between BMPR1B (p.Q249R) and litter size, as well as between PAPPA and lambing interval; these findings were validated in 1,130 individuals. Furthermore, we constructed the first single-cell atlas of Tibetan sheep ovary tissues and identified a specific mural granulosa cell subtype with PAPPA-specific expression and differential expression of BMPR1B between the two groups. Bulk RNA-seq indicated that BMPR1B and PAPPA expressions were similar between the two groups of sheep. 3D protein structure prediction and coimmunoprecipitation analysis indicated that mutation and mutually exclusive exons of BMPR1B are the main mechanisms for prolific Tibetan sheep. We propose that PAPPA is a key gene for stimulating ovarian follicular growth and development, and steroidogenesis. Our work reveals the genetic variation in reproductive performance in Tibetan sheep, providing insights and valuable genetic resources for the discovery of genes and regulatory mechanisms that improve reproductive success.
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- Buying Han
- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
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Zhao K, Gao Y, Zhang J, Wang S, Chen J, Guo F, Wang S. Penehyclidine for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery Under Combined Intravenous and Inhalation Anesthesia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Drug Des Devel Ther 2024; 18:685-697. [PMID: 38445065 PMCID: PMC10913797 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s453327] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Purpose We designed this study to investigate the effect of intravenous use of penehyclidine on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after gynecological laparoscopic surgery. Patients and Methods Ninety-two Women Patients (Aged ≥ 18) Scheduled for Elective Gynecologic Laparoscopy Were Enrolled in the Current Study. Patients Were Equally Randomized Assigned Into Penehyclidine group (PHC group: received a bolus of penehyclidine 10 μg/kg during the induction of anesthesia, then followed by a continuous infusion of 10 μg/kg penehyclidine at a fixed rate of 2.0 mL/h in postoperative intravenous analgesia pump over 48h, 0.5 mg upper limit respectively) or Control group (received 0.9% saline in replace of penehyclidine at the same time points). The primary outcome measure was the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting in the postanesthesia care unit and ward area. Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) scores and general comfort questionnaire (GCQ) scores were assessed on postoperative day (POD) 1, 2. Results Patients between two groups had comparable baseline characteristics. Compared with the Control group, the incidence and severity of PONV, postoperative nausea (PON), and postoperative vomiting (POV) were significantly lower in the PHC group at 2h (PONV: P = 0.002, P = 0.004, respectively; PON: P = 0.018, P = 0.038, respectively; POV: P = 0.011, P = 0.072, respectively), 24h (PONV: P = 0.003, P = 0.001, respectively; PON: P = 0.010, P = 0.032, respectively; POV: P = 0.006, P = 0.044, respectively), and 48h (PONV: P = 0.003, P = 0.002, respectively; PON: P = 0.007, P = 0.019, respectively; POV: P = 0.002, P = 0.013, respectively) after surgery. The QoR-15 and GCQ scores of the PHC group were significantly higher than those of the Control group at POD 1, 2 (P < 0.001; P < 0.001, respectively). Conclusion Our findings suggest that perioperative intravenous application of penehyclidine can effectively prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting in gynecological laparoscopic surgery patients and improve postoperative recovery.
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- Kai Zhao
- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Anhui Provincial Hospital, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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Zhao K, Huang S, Lin C, Sham PC, So HC, Lin Z. INSIDER: Interpretable sparse matrix decomposition for RNA expression data analysis. PLoS Genet 2024; 20:e1011189. [PMID: 38484017 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1011189] [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] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) is widely used to capture transcriptome dynamics across tissues, biological entities, and conditions. Currently, few or no methods can handle multiple biological variables (e.g., tissues/ phenotypes) and their interactions simultaneously, while also achieving dimension reduction (DR). We propose INSIDER, a general and flexible statistical framework based on matrix factorization, which is freely available at https://github.com/kai0511/insider. INSIDER decomposes variation from different biological variables and their interactions into a shared low-rank latent space. Particularly, it introduces the elastic net penalty to induce sparsity while considering the grouping effects of genes. It can achieve DR of high-dimensional data (of > = 3 dimensions), as opposed to conventional methods (e.g., PCA/NMF) which generally only handle 2D data (e.g., sample × expression). Besides, it enables computing 'adjusted' expression profiles for specific biological variables while controlling variation from other variables. INSIDER is computationally efficient and accommodates missing data. INSIDER also performed similarly or outperformed a close competing method, SDA, as shown in simulations and can handle complex missing data in RNA-Seq data. Moreover, unlike SDA, it can be used when the data cannot be structured into a tensor. Lastly, we demonstrate its usefulness via real data analysis, including clustering donors for disease subtyping, revealing neuro-development trajectory using the BrainSpan data, and uncovering biological processes contributing to variables of interest (e.g., disease status and tissue) and their interactions.
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- Kai Zhao
- Department of Statistics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of System Engineering and Engineering Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Centre for Genomic Sciences, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- State Key Laboratory for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
- School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
- KIZ-CUHK Joint Laboratory of Bioresources and Molecular Research of Common Diseases, Kunming Institute of Zoology and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Statistics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Li H, Zhao K, Liu X, Zhan S, Nie G, Peng L. Efficient monodisperse upconversion composite prepared using high-density local field and its dual-mode temperature sensing. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:7398-7406. [PMID: 38351847 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp05792e] [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: 02/29/2024]
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Enhanced upconversion via plasmonics has considerable potential in biosensors and solar cells; however, conventional plasmonic configurations such as core-shell assemblies or nanoarray platforms still suffer from the compromise between the enhancement factor and monodispersity, which has failed to meet the requirement of the materials for the in vivo all-solution-prepared solar cells and biosensors. We herein report a monodisperse metal-dielectric-metal (MDM) type upconverted hybrid material with high efficiency. The lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) were sandwiched by two gold nanodisk mirrors, and the highly localized excitation field around the UCNPs together with the efficient coupling enhanced the upconversion. The upconversion intensity can then be effectively regulated and improved by three to four orders of magnitude. As per the measurement of the temperature-dependent fluorescence intensity and spectra shift, a dual-mode nanothermometer based on our proposed hybrid materials was demonstrated. This MDM-type upconverted hybrid material demonstrated the merits of high efficiency and monodispersity, which demonstrated promise in in vivo biosensors and solar cell fabrication techniques such as spin-coating and roll-to-roll.
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- Huilin Li
- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Intelligent Sensors and Advanced Sensor Materials, Xiangtan 411201, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China.
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Intelligent Sensors and Advanced Sensor Materials, Xiangtan 411201, China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Science, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Intelligent Sensors and Advanced Sensor Materials, Xiangtan 411201, China
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Zhao K, Yao J, Wei Y, Kong D, Wang J. Numerical studies of manipulation and separation of microparticles in ODEP-based microfluidic chips. Electrophoresis 2024. [PMID: 38419136 DOI: 10.1002/elps.202300265] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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A novel optical-induced dielectrophoresis (ODEP) method employing a pressure-driven flow for the continuous separation of microparticles is presented in this study. By applying alternate current electric field on conductive indium tin oxide substrate and projecting the light geometry into the photoconductive layer, an inhomogeneous electric field is locally induced. The particles experience the dielectrophoretic force when passing through the lighting area, where the strongest electrical field gradient exists. By optimizing the structure of the lighting pattern, a stronger nonuniform electric field gradient is generated which predicts the separation of 1 and 3 µm polystyrene particles. Moreover, the effects of key parameters, including the light pattern geometry, applied voltage, and flow rate, were investigated in this study, leading to the successful sorting of 700 nm and 1 µm particles. To further examine the separation sensitivity and practicability of the proposed ODEP microfluidic method, the isolation of two different types of circulating tumor cells from T-cells and red blood cells are demonstrated, providing a novel method for the manipulation and separation of microparticles and nanoparticles.
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- Kai Zhao
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Sensing and Intelligent Detection, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, P. R. China
- Department of Information Science and Technology, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, P. R. China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Sensing and Intelligent Detection, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, P. R. China
- Department of Information Science and Technology, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, P. R. China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Sensing and Intelligent Detection, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, P. R. China
- Department of Information Science and Technology, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, P. R. China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Sensing and Intelligent Detection, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, P. R. China
- Department of Information Science and Technology, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, P. R. China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Sensing and Intelligent Detection, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, P. R. China
- Department of Information Science and Technology, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, P. R. China
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Wanghe K, Ahmad S, Zhou X, Tian F, Liu S, Zhou B, Nabi G, Wang G, Li K, Jian S, Jiang H, Chen S, Niu Y, Khan MI, Zhao K. Spatially explicit estimation of freshwater fish stock biomass with limited data: A case study of an endangered endemic fish on the Tibetan Plateau, China. Sci Total Environ 2024; 912:168717. [PMID: 38008312 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168717] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Accurate evaluation of fish stock biomass is essential for effective conservation management and targeted species enhancement efforts. However, this remains challenging owing to limited data availability. Therefore, we present an integrated modeling framework combining catch per unit effort with ensemble species distribution modeling called CPUESDM, which explicitly assesses and validates the spatial distribution of stock biomass for freshwater fish species with limited data, applied to Herzensteinia microcephalus. The core algorithm incorporates the Leslie regression model, ensemble species distribution modeling, and exploratory spatial interpolation techniques. We found that H. microcephalus biomass in the Yangtze River source area yielded an initial estimate of 113.52 tons. Our validation results demonstrate high accuracy with a Cohen's kappa coefficient of 0.78 and root mean square error of 0.05. Furthermore, our spatially-explicit, global, absolute biomass density map effectively identified areas with high and low concentrations of biomass distribution centers. Additionally, this study offers access to the source code, example raw data, and a step-by-step instruction manual for other researchers using field data to explore the application of this model. Our findings can help inform for future conservation efforts around fish stock biomass estimation, especially for endangered species.
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- Kunyuan Wanghe
- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Laboratory of Plateau Fish Evolutionary and Functional Genomics, Qinghai Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China.
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou, China; Wildlife and Ecosystem Research Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Qinghai University, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Laboratory of Plateau Fish Evolutionary and Functional Genomics, Qinghai Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Laboratory of Plateau Fish Evolutionary and Functional Genomics, Qinghai Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
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- Institute of Nature Conservation, Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland
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- Qinghai Provincial Fishery Technology Extension Center, Xining, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Fishery Technology Extension Center, Xining, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Fishery Technology Extension Center, Xining, China
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- The Rescues Center of Qinghai-Lake Naked Carp, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Laboratory of Plateau Fish Evolutionary and Functional Genomics, Qinghai Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Laboratory of Plateau Fish Evolutionary and Functional Genomics, Qinghai Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Laboratory of Plateau Fish Evolutionary and Functional Genomics, Qinghai Key Laboratory of Animal Ecological Genomics, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China.
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Hai H, Fang S, Fan W, Sun Q, Zhao K, Zhang R, Li B, Luo J, Song J, Cao Y, Li X, Li Z, Fan L, Zhao H, Yan Y. Analysis of alignment requirements for off-axis resonant cavity based on coupling efficiency. Appl Opt 2024; 63:1488-1494. [PMID: 38437360 DOI: 10.1364/ao.510901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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The optical path length stability of the off-axis four-reflection telescope is one of the key technical indicators for the TianQin gravitational wave detection system. In the MHz observation band, the telescope must exhibit an optical path length stability of 0.4p m/H z 1/2. As a feasible solution, the optical path length stability measurement of the off-axis four-reflection telescope based on the Pound-Drever-Hall (PDH) technique imposes stringent requirements on the alignment of the off-axis resonant cavity (ORC). Taking the off-axis two-reflection prototype as the research object, we propose a Monte Carlo analysis-based method for ORC alignment precision analysis. By considering misalignment as an intermediate function, we establish a relationship between the coupling efficiency of the ORC and the wavefront aberration of the telescope. The research results show that by considering the combined effects of multiple misalignment couplings of the primary and secondary mirrors, when the detected telescope wavefront aberration is better than 0.068λ (λ=1064n m) with a probability of 98%, the ORC coupling efficiency can achieve greater than 40% with a probability of 97.13%, which can be used as the main reference indicator for system misalignment analysis. This method simplifies the alignment difficulty of the target under test and can provide alignment reference for subsequent resonant cavities with internal off-axis telescopes.
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Jiang X, Ke L, Zhao K, Yan X, Wang H, Cao X, Liu Y, Li L, Sun Y, Wang Z, Dang D, Yan N. Integrating hydrogen utilization in CO 2 electrolysis with reduced energy loss. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1427. [PMID: 38365776 PMCID: PMC10873292 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45787-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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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Electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction using sustainable energy is a promising approach of synthesizing chemicals and fuels, yet is highly energy intensive. The oxygen evolution reaction is particularly problematic, which is kinetically sluggish and causes anodic carbon loss. In this context, we couple CO2 electrolysis with hydrogen oxidation reaction in a single electrochemical cell. A Ni(OH)2/NiOOH mediator is used to fully suppress the anodic carbon loss and hydrogen oxidation catalyst poisoning by migrated reaction products. This cell is highly flexible in producing either gaseous (CO) or soluble (formate) products with high selectivity (up to 95.3%) and stability (>100 h) at voltages below 0.9 V (50 mA cm-2). Importantly, thanks to the "transferred" oxygen evolution reaction to a water electrolyzer with thermodynamically and kinetically favored reaction conditions, the total polarization loss and energy consumption of our H2-integrated CO2 reduction reaction, including those for hydrogen generation, are reduced up to 22% and 42%, respectively. This work demonstrates the opportunity of combining CO2 electrolysis with the hydrogen economy, paving the way to the possible integration of various emerging energy conversion and storage approaches for improved energy/cost effectiveness.
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- Xiaoyi Jiang
- School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Wuhan University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Wuhan University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Wuhan University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Wuhan University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Wuhan University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Wuhan University, Shenzhen, 518057, China.
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Cao D, Ma Y, Cao Z, Hu S, Li Z, Li Y, Wang K, Wang X, Wang J, Zhao K, Zhao K, Qiu D, Li Z, Ren R, Ma X, Zhang X, Gong F, Jung MY, Yin D. Coordinated Lipid Mobilization during Seed Development and Germination in Peanut ( Arachis hypogaea L.). J Agric Food Chem 2024; 72:3218-3230. [PMID: 38157443 PMCID: PMC10870768 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06697] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of the most important oil crops in the world due to its lipid-rich seeds. Lipid accumulation and degradation play crucial roles in peanut seed maturation and seedling establishment, respectively. Here, we utilized lipidomics and transcriptomics to comprehensively identify lipids and the associated functional genes that are important in the development and germination processes of a large-seed peanut variety. A total of 332 lipids were identified; triacylglycerols (TAGs) and diacylglycerols were the most abundant during seed maturation, constituting 70.43 and 16.11%, respectively, of the total lipids. Significant alterations in lipid profiles were observed throughout seed maturation and germination. Notably, TAG (18:1/18:1/18:2) and (18:1/18:2/18:2) peaked at 23386.63 and 23392.43 nmol/g, respectively, at the final stage of seed development. Levels of hydroxylated TAGs (HO-TAGs) increased significantly during the initial stage of germination. Accumulation patterns revealed an inverse relationship between free fatty acids and TAGs. Lipid degradation was determined to be regulated by diacylglycerol acyltransferase, triacylglycerol lipase, and associated transcription factors, predominantly yielding oleic acid, linoleic acid, and linolenic acid. Collectively, the results of this study provide valuable insights into lipid dynamics during the development and germination of large-seed peanuts, gene resources, and guiding future research into lipid accumulation in an economically important crop.
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- Di Cao
- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Food Science, Woosuk University, Samrea-Up, Wanju-Kun, Jeonbuk Province 55338, Republic of Korea
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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- College
of Food Science, Woosuk University, Samrea-Up, Wanju-Kun, Jeonbuk Province 55338, Republic of Korea
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- College
of Agronomy & Peanut Functional Genome and Molecular Breeding
Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450000, People’s Republic of China
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Dong YS, Wang MS, Li WZ, Zhao K, Cui XJ, Yang YM, Geng XY, Pu YT, Hu ZW, Fang C, Lv GC, Liu S, Chen XX. Effect of dexmedetomidine infusion on post-operative sleep disturbances in women with breast cancer: A monocentric randomized-controlled double-blind trial. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2024:101358. [PMID: 38365169 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2024.101358] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Most women with breast cancer are prone to post-operative sleep disturbances (POSD). Little is known about the differences between sevoflurane and propofol combined with dexmedetomidine on POSD in the same context. We investigated the effect of intra-operative sevoflurane or propofol combined with intravenous dexmedetomidine on the incidence of POSD and post-operative sleep structures. METHODS A monocentric, randomized-controlled, double-blind trial. Female patients undergoing radical surgery for breast cancer were randomly assigned to receive sevoflurane and placebo, sevoflurane and dexmedetomidine, propofol and placebo, or propofol and dexmedetomidine. Dexmedetomidine was administered at 1.0 μg kg-1 infusion 15 min before induction, then infused at 0.4 μg kg-1 h-1 until the surgical drain started to be placed. The primary outcome was the incidence of POSD within the postoperative first three days (defined as an Athens Insomnia Scale score ≥ 6 points on at least one day of post-operative first three days). The secondary outcome was the duration of sleep structures, collected from the Fitbit Charge 2® smart bracelet (Fitbit, Inc., San Francisco, CA, USA). RESULTS There were 188 women analyzed with the modified intention-to-treat method. The incidences of POSD in the dexmedetomidine and placebo groups were similar (P = 0.649). In the sevoflurane sedation strategy, dexmedetomidine decreased nocturnal wakefulness on post-operative first day (P = 0.001). In the propofol sedation strategy, dexmedetomidine increased nocturnal deep sleep on post-operative first (P < 0.001) and third (P < 0.001) days. CONCLUSION Intra-operative infusion of dexmedetomidine had no significant effect on POSD but decreased nocturnal wakefulness in the sevoflurane group and increased nocturnal deep sleep in the propofol group. TRIAL REGISTRATION Registered at www.chictr.org.cn (ChiCTR2300070136).
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- Yu-Shan Dong
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Xu Y, Sun G, Yang T, Li H, Hu P, Luo W, Zhang T, Liu H, Chen G, Ye Z, Wu Y, Yu J, Chen W, Zhao K, Liu C, Zhang H. Validation of hyperthermia as an enhancer of chemotherapeutic efficacy: insights from a bladder cancer organoid model. Int J Hyperthermia 2024; 41:2316085. [PMID: 38346911 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2024.2316085] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the combined efficacy of hyperthermia and chemotherapy using a bladder cancer organoid model and to explore hyperthermia-related molecular pathways. METHOD Tumor organoids were generated by embedding RT4 bladder cancer cells into Matrigel. The resulting organoids were treated with pirarubicin or gemcitabine at 37 °C or 42 °C. Proliferation was determined by Ki67 immunofluorescence staining, and apoptosis was assessed using a TdT-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay. RNA sequencing was used to identify the differentially expressed genes. RESULTS Bladder cancer organoids were successfully established and exhibited robust proliferative abilities. Treatment with gemcitabine or pirarubicin under hyperthermic conditions caused pronounced structural damage to the organoids and increased cell death compared to that in the normothermically treated group. Furthermore, Ki67 labeling and TUNEL assays showed that the hyperthermia chemotherapy group showed a significantly reduced proliferation rate and high level of apoptosis. Finally, RNA sequencing revealed the IFN-γ signaling pathway to be associated with hyperthermia. CONCLUSION Overall, hyperthermia combined with chemotherapy exerted better therapeutic effects than those of normothermic chemotherapy in grade 1-2 non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, potentially through activation of the IFN-γ-JAK-STAT pathway.
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- Ying Xu
- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Bio-X, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Jianyang First Hospital, Fujian, China
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- Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Suzhou OptoMedic Technologies Inc, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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Yue Z, Zhao K, Zhu S, Hu Y. Beyond the Stereotype of Tolerance: Diversified Milieu and Contextual Difference. Behav Sci (Basel) 2024; 14:126. [PMID: 38392479 PMCID: PMC10886328 DOI: 10.3390/bs14020126] [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: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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We explore whether there are value preferences of creative workers in addition to tolerance and how these value preferences vary among different occupation categories and countries. We use a dataset of 1968 and 1076 observations in China and the U.S., respectively, from the World Values Survey dataset (2017-2020, wave 7) (WVS 7), with a Structure Equation Modelling (SEM) and Multinomial Logit Model (MLM) at the micro level. The findings reveal that (1) the Chinese sample is more likely to have a balanced preference of tolerance towards migrants, religions, and homosexuality, while the American sample's preference of tolerance is much more likely to be interpreted as accepting homosexuality only; (2) the American sample also shows preferences towards responsibility, technology, work style, and political actions, while a preference for happiness and political actions is identified in the Chinese sample; and (3) with a higher level of creativity, the difference regarding understanding of tolerance is more likely to be highlighted between China and the U.S. This study provides a quite unconventional perspective for understanding the composition of preferences and, to a certain extent, reconciles the inconsistency between the theoretical advocacy of building up a selected milieu and the reality of creative workers' blended value mix.
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- Zhen Yue
- School of Foreign Studies, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Economics and Finance, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Economics and Finance, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Economics and Finance, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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Liu S, Zhao K, Shao C, Xu L, Cui X, Wang Y. Association between alkaline phosphatase to albumin ratio and mortality among patients with sepsis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3170. [PMID: 38326383 PMCID: PMC10850091 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53384-7] [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: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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The alkaline phosphatase-to-albumin ratio (APAR) is correlated to worse prognosis in coronary artery disease, cancer, and acute renal failure. However, the relationship between APAR and sepsis prognosis has received little research. The content of this research was to investigate the prognostic relationship between APAR and sepsis. And validate the stability of the correlation in 90-days and 1-year mortality. Retrospective cohort research was conducted basing MIMIC-IV database (version 2.0). The hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (Cl) were computed using multivariate Cox regression analysis. In addition, plots of survival curves and subgroup analyzes were conducted. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were also used. 9741 participants were included in this investigation. The 90-days mortality was 32.8%, and the 1-year mortality was 42.0%. After controlling for confounders, the adjusted HRs (95% CI) for tertile 2 (2.2-3.8) and tertile 3 (> 3.8) were 1.37 (1.25-1.51) and 1.74 (1.58-1.91), respectively. The Kaplan-Meier curve analysis showed a higher probability of 90-days death in the higher APAR group. The area under the curve (AUC) of APAR was 0.674 and could reach 0.709 after combining the Oxford Acute Severity of Illness Score (OASIS). This study demonstrates that APAR is significantly related to bad clinical outcomes in sepsis.
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- Shuyue Liu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Information Network Management Office, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324, Jingwu Weiqi Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324, Jingwu Weiqi Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324, Jingwu Weiqi Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324, Jingwu Weiqi Road, Huaiyin District, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China.
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Zhang Y, Zhao K, Jin L, Zhou Y, Shang X, Wang X, Yu H. MTNR1B gene variations and high pre-pregnancy BMI increase gestational diabetes mellitus risk in Chinese women. Gene 2024; 894:148023. [PMID: 38007162 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2023.148023] [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: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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AIM To investigate the association of melatonin receptor 1B (MTNR1B) gene variations and pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). MATERIALS AND METHOD In this study, 1566 Chinese Han pregnant women were enrolled and multiple genetic models were used to evaluate the association between MTNR1B gene polymorphisms and the risk of GDM. The clinical value of pre-pregnancy BMI in predicting GDM was analyzed and evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Several methods of analysis were used to examine the impact of gene-gene and gene-BMI interactions on the incidence of GDM influence. RESULTS For the MTNR1B gene, rs1387153 (C > T), rs10830962 (C > G), rs4753426 (T > C), and rs10830963 (C > G) are all risk mutations associated with the susceptibility of GDM. The ROC curve analysis indicated that the BMI demonstrated an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.595. Alongside, the sensitivity and specificity stood at 0.676 and 0.474 respectively. The maximum Joden index was found to be 0.150, with a corresponding critical BMI value of 20.5691 kg/m2. Interaction analysis revealed that gene-gene and gene-BMI interactions had no significant effect on GDM occurrence. CONCLUSION MTNR1B genetic variations confers the risk to GDM in Chinese women. Furthermore, the high pre-pregnancy BMI (≥20.5691 kg/m2) significantly increases the risk of GDM in Chinese women.
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- Yi Zhang
- Department of Immunology, Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Guizhou, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Reproductive and Child Health, National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public health, Key Laboratory of Maternal & Child Health and Exposure Science of Guizhou Higher Education Institutes, Zunyi Medical University, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Immunology, Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Guizhou, China.
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- Department of Immunology, Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Guizhou, China.
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Li Z, Cao Z, Ma X, Cao D, Zhao K, Zhao K, Ma Q, Gong F, Li Z, Qiu D, Zhang X, Liu H, Ren R, Yin D. Natural resistance-associated macrophage proteins are involved in tolerance to heavy metal Cd 2+ toxicity and resistance to bacterial wilt of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Plant Physiol Biochem 2024; 207:108411. [PMID: 38309181 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108411] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of the most important oil and industrial crops. However, heavy-metal pollution and frequent soil diseases, poses a significant threat to the production of green and healthy peanuts. Herein, we investigated the effects of heavy metal Cd2+ toxicity to the peanuts, and screened out two peanut cultivars H108 and YZ 9102 with higher Cd2+-tolerance. RNA-seq revealed that Natural resistance-associated macrophage proteins (NRAMP)-like genes were involved in the Cd2+ stress tolerance in H108. Genome-wide identification revealed that 28, 13 and 9 Nramp-like genes existing in the A. hypogaea, A. duranensis and A. ipaensis, respectively. The 50 peanut NRAMP genes share conserved architectural characters, and they were classified into two groups. Expressions of AhNramps, particularly AhNramp4, AhNramp12, AhNramp19, and AhNramp25 could be greatly induced by not only cadmium toxicity, but also copper and zinc stresses. The expression profiles of AhNramp14, AhNramp16 and AhNramp25 showed significant differences in the H108 (resistance) and H107 (susceptible) under the infection of bacterial wilt. In addition, we found that the expression profiles of AhNramp14, AhNramp16, and AhNramp25 were greatly up- or down-regulated by the application of exogenous salicylic acid, methyl jasmonate, and abscisic acid. The AhNramp25, of which expression was affected by both heavy metal toxicity and bacterial wilt infection, were selected as strong candidate genes for peanut stress breeding. Our findings will provide an additional information required for further analysis of AhNramps involved in tolerance to heavy metal toxicity and resistance to bacterial wilt of peanut.
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- Zhan Li
- College of Agronomy & Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- College of Agronomy & Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- College of Agronomy & Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- College of Agronomy & Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- College of Agronomy & Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- College of Agronomy & Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- College of Agronomy & Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- College of Agronomy & Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- College of Agronomy & Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- College of Agronomy & Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- College of Agronomy & Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China
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- College of Agronomy & Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China.
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- College of Agronomy & Center for Crop Genome Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, Henan, China.
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Zhao K, Li X, Liu X, Guo E, Kang H, Hao Z, Li J, Zhang Y, Chen Z, Wang T. Cavitation-induced particle engulfment via enhancing particle-interface interaction in solidification. Ultrason Sonochem 2024; 103:106801. [PMID: 38364485 PMCID: PMC10879002 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106801] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
Abstract
Particle engulfment plays a vital role in the application of particulate reinforced metal matrix composites fabricated by ingot metallurgy. During solidification, particles are nevertheless pushed by an advancing front. As a model system, TiB2p/Al composites were used to investigate the particle engulfment facilitated by acoustic cavitation. The implosion of bubbles drives the particles plunging towards the solid/liquid interface, which increases the engulfment probability. The secondary dendrite arms are refined from 271.2 μm to 98.0 μm as a result of the forced movements of TiB2 particles. Owing to the particle engulfment and dendrite refinement, the composite with ultrasound vibration treatment shows a more rapid work-hardening rate and higher strength.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kai Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Institute of Casting Research, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben A-8700, Austria
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- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo 315000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of Technology, Ningbo 315000, China.
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