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Wan X, Li C, Tan YH, Zuo SQ, Deng FM, Sun J, Liu YL. Dihydroartemisinin eliminates senescent cells by promoting autophagy-dependent ferroptosis via AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway. Cell Biol Int 2024; 48:726-736. [PMID: 38439187 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.12143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
Abstract
Cellular senescence is an irreversible cell-cycle arrest in response to a variety of cellular stresses, which contribute to the pathogenesis of a variety of age-related degenerative diseases. However, effective antisenescence strategies are still lacking. Drugs that selectively target senescent cells represent an intriguing therapeutic strategy to delay aging and age-related diseases. Thus, we thought to investigate the effects of dihydroartemisinin (DHA) on senescent cells and elucidated its mechanisms underlying aging. Stress-induced premature senescence (SIPS) model was built in NIH3T3 cells using H2O2 and evaluated by β-galactosidase staining. Cells were exposed to DHA and subjected to cellular activity assays including viability, ferroptosis, and autophagy. The number of microtubule-associated protein light-chain 3 puncta was detected by immunofluorescence staining. The iron content was assessed by spectrophotometer and intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) was measured by fluorescent probe dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate. We found that DHA triggered senescent cell death via ferroptosis. DHA accelerated ferritin degradation via promoting autophagy, increasing the iron contents, promoting ROS accumulation, thus leading to ferroptotic cell death in SIPS cells. In addition, autophagy inhibitor BafA1 preconditioning inhibited ferroptosis induced by DHA. Moreover, Atg5 silencing and autophagy inhibitor BafA1 preconditioning inhibited ferroptosis induced by DHA. We also revealed that the expression of p-AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and p-mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) in senescent cells was downregulated. These results suggested that DHA may be a promising drug candidate for clearing senescent cells by inducing autophagy-dependent ferroptosis via AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway.
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- Xing Wan
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Clinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Department of Pediatrics, Chengdu Third People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Deep Underground Space Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Inspection Technology, Sichuan Nursing Vocational College, Chengdu, China
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- Cancer Center, Integrated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China
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Xie C, Yang R, Wan X, Li H, Ge L, Li X, Zhao G. A High-Proton Conductivity All-Biomass Proton Exchange Membrane Enabled by Adenine and Thymine Modified Cellulose Nanofibers. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1060. [PMID: 38674980 DOI: 10.3390/polym16081060] [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: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Nanocellulose fiber materials were considered promising biomaterials due to their excellent biodegradability, biocompatibility, high hydrophilicity, and cost-effectiveness. However, their low proton conductivity significantly limited their application as proton exchange membranes. The methods previously reported to increase their proton conductivity often introduced non-biodegradable groups and compounds, which resulted in the loss of the basic advantages of this natural polymer in terms of biodegradability. In this work, a green and sustainable strategy was developed to prepare cellulose-based proton exchange membranes that could simultaneously meet sustainability and high-performance criteria. Adenine and thymine were introduced onto the surface of tempo-oxidized nanocellulose fibers (TOCNF) to provide many transition sites for proton conduction. Once modified, the proton conductivity of the TOCNF membrane increased by 31.2 times compared to the original membrane, with a specific surface area that had risen from 6.1 m²/g to 86.5 m²/g. The wet strength also increased. This study paved a new path for the preparation of environmentally friendly membrane materials that could replace the commonly used non-degradable ones, highlighting the potential of nanocellulose fiber membrane materials in sustainable applications such as fuel cells, supercapacitors, and solid-state batteries.
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- Chong Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China
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Xie C, Yang R, Wan X, Li H, Ge L, Li X, Zhao G. A Novel Nanofiber Hydrogel Adhesive Based on Carboxymethyl Cellulose Modified by Adenine and Thymine. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1008. [PMID: 38611265 PMCID: PMC11013687 DOI: 10.3390/polym16071008] [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: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Natural polymer-based adhesive hydrogels have garnered significant interest for their outstanding strength and versatile applications, in addition to being eco-friendly. However, the adhesive capabilities of purely natural products are suboptimal, which hampers their practical use. To address this, we engineered carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) surfaces with complementary bases, adenine (A) and thymine (T), to facilitate the self-assembly of adhesive hydrogels (CMC-AT) with a nanofiber configuration. Impressively, the shear adhesive strength reached up to 6.49 MPa with a mere 2% adhesive concentration. Building upon this innovation, we conducted a comparative analysis of the shear adhesion properties between CMC and CMC-AT hydrogel adhesives when applied to delignified and non-delignified wood chips. We examined the interplay between the adhesives and the substrate, as well as the role of mechanical interlocking in overall adhesion performance. Our findings offer a fresh perspective on the development of new biodegradable polymer hydrogel adhesives.
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- Chong Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China; (C.X.); (R.Y.); (X.W.); (H.L.); (L.G.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China; (C.X.); (R.Y.); (X.W.); (H.L.); (L.G.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China; (C.X.); (R.Y.); (X.W.); (H.L.); (L.G.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China; (C.X.); (R.Y.); (X.W.); (H.L.); (L.G.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China; (C.X.); (R.Y.); (X.W.); (H.L.); (L.G.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510641, China; (C.X.); (R.Y.); (X.W.); (H.L.); (L.G.)
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Li R, Lood C, Takala TM, Andreou G, Saris PEJ, Lavigne R, Wan X. Complete genome sequences of two Leuconostoc carnosum strains: 4010 and AMS1. Microbiol Resour Announc 2024; 13:e0096123. [PMID: 38315017 DOI: 10.1128/mra.00961-23] [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: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Leuconostoc carnosum is a bacterial species commonly associated with meat spoilage. However, some strains exhibit preservative effects due to bacteriocin production. Here, we report the complete genome sequences for two strains, L. carnosum 4010 and AMS1. Bacteriocin-related gene clusters were found on the plasmids of both strains.
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- Ran Li
- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, China
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Laboratory of Gene Technology, Division of Animal and Human Health Engineering, Department of Biosystems, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Organismal and Evolutionary Research Programme, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Laboratory of Gene Technology, Division of Animal and Human Health Engineering, Department of Biosystems, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Hou Y, Tan E, Shi H, Ren X, Wan X, Wu W, Chen Y, Niu H, Zhu G, Li J, Li Y, Wang L. Mitochondrial oxidative damage reprograms lipid metabolism of renal tubular epithelial cells in the diabetic kidney. Cell Mol Life Sci 2024; 81:23. [PMID: 38200266 PMCID: PMC10781825 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-05078-y] [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: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The functional and structural changes in the proximal tubule play an important role in the occurrence and development of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Diabetes-induced metabolic changes, including lipid metabolism reprogramming, are reported to lead to changes in the state of tubular epithelial cells (TECs), and among all the disturbances in metabolism, mitochondria serve as central regulators. Mitochondrial dysfunction, accompanied by increased production of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS), is considered one of the primary factors causing diabetic tubular injury. Most studies have discussed how altered metabolic flux drives mitochondrial oxidative stress during DKD. In the present study, we focused on targeting mitochondrial damage as an upstream factor in metabolic abnormalities under diabetic conditions in TECs. Using SS31, a tetrapeptide that protects the mitochondrial cristae structure, we demonstrated that mitochondrial oxidative damage contributes to TEC injury and lipid peroxidation caused by lipid accumulation. Mitochondria protected using SS31 significantly reversed the decreased expression of key enzymes and regulators of fatty acid oxidation (FAO), but had no obvious effect on major glucose metabolic rate-limiting enzymes. Mitochondrial oxidative stress facilitated renal Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) deposition and SS31 limited the elevated Acer1, S1pr1 and SPHK1 activity, and the decreased Spns2 expression. These data suggest a role of mitochondrial oxidative damage in unbalanced lipid metabolism, including lipid droplet (LD) formulation, lipid peroxidation, and impaired FAO and sphingolipid homeostasis in DKD. An in vitro study demonstrated that high glucose drove elevated expression of cytosolic phospholipase A2 (cPLA2), which, in turn, was responsible for the altered lipid metabolism, including LD generation and S1P accumulation, in HK-2 cells. A mitochondria-targeted antioxidant inhibited the activation of cPLA2f isoforms. Taken together, these findings identify mechanistic links between mitochondrial oxidative metabolism and reprogrammed lipid metabolism in diabetic TECs, and provide further evidence for the nephroprotective effects of SS31 via influencing metabolic pathways.
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- Yanjuan Hou
- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, No.382, Wuyi Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, No.382, Wuyi Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, No.382, Wuyi Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, No.382, Wuyi Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, No.382, Wuyi Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
- Versiti Blood Research Institute, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, No.382, Wuyi Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, China
- Department of Nephrology, Heping Hospital, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, No.382, Wuyi Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, No.382, Wuyi Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanxi Province People's Hospital, Taiyuan, China
- Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, No.382, Wuyi Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, China.
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Wan X, Skurnik M. Multidisciplinary Methods for Screening Toxic Proteins from Phages and Their Potential Molecular Targets. Methods Mol Biol 2024; 2793:237-256. [PMID: 38526734 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3798-2_15] [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: 03/27/2024]
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This chapter presents a comprehensive methodology for the identification, characterization, and functional analyses of potentially toxic hypothetical proteins of unknown function (toxHPUFs) in phages. The methods begin with in vivo toxicity verification of toxHPUFs in bacterial hosts, utilizing conventional drop tests and following growth curves. Computational methods for structural and functional predictions of toxHPUFs are outlined, incorporating the use of tools such as Phyre2, HHpred, and AlphaFold2. To ascertain potential targets, a comparative genomic approach is described using bioinformatics toolkits for sequence alignment and functional annotation. Moreover, steps are provided to predict protein-protein interactions and visualizing these using PyMOL. The culmination of these methods equips researchers with an effective pipeline to identify and analyze toxHPUFs and their potential targets, laying the groundwork for future experimental confirmations.
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- Xing Wan
- Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Human Microbiome Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Human Microbiome Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Niu H, Ren X, Tan E, Wan X, Wang Y, Shi H, Hou Y, Wang L. CD36 deletion ameliorates diabetic kidney disease by restoring fatty acid oxidation and improving mitochondrial function. Ren Fail 2023; 45:2292753. [PMID: 38097943 PMCID: PMC10732185 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2023.2292753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Renal tubular epithelial cells (TECs) are vulnerable to mitochondrial dysregulation, which is an integral part of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). We found that CD36 knockout ameliorated mitochondrial dysfunction and diabetic kidney injury in mice, improved renal function, glomerular hypertrophy, tubular injury, tubulointerstitial fibrosis, and kidney cell apoptosis. Furthermore, CD36 knockout conferred protection against diabetes-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and restored renal tubular cells and mitochondrial morphology. CD36 knockout also restored mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation (FAO) and enhanced FAO-associated respiration in diabetic TECs. CD36 was found to alter cellular metabolic pathways in diabetic kidneys partly via PDK4 the -AMPK axis inactivation. Because CD36 protects against DKD by improving mitochondrial function and restoring FAO, it can serve as a potential therapeutic target.
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- Huimin Niu
- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- Department of Nephrology, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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Wang J, Liu C, Wang T, Li S, Bai Y, Pan F, Wang J, Han J, Luo R, Wan X, Cui H, Huang Y, Zheng M, Hong X, Zhang JV, Xu R. Single-cell communication patterns and their intracellular information flow in synovial fibroblastic osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Immunol Lett 2023; 263:1-13. [PMID: 37704178 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2023.09.005] [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: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Synovial fibroblasts are critical for maintaining homeostasis in major autoimmune diseases involving joint inflammation, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. However, little is known about the interactions among different cell subtypes and the specific sets of signaling pathways and activities that they trigger. METHODS Using social network analysis, pattern recognition, and manifold learning approaches, we identified patterns of single-cell communication in OA (osteoarthritis) and RA (rheumatoid arthritis). RESULTS Our results suggest that OA and RA have distinct cellular communication patterns and signaling pathways. The LAMININ (Laminin) and COLLAGEN (Collagen) pathways predominate in osteoarthritis, while the EGF (Epidermal growth factor), NT (Neurotrophin) and CDH5 (Cadherin 5) pathways predominate in rheumatoid arthritis, with a central role for THY1 (Thy-1 cell surface antigen) +CDH11 (Cadherin 11) + cells. The OA opens the PDGF (Platelet-derived growth factors) pathway (driver of bone angiogenesis), the RA opens the EGF pathway (bone formation) and the SEMA3 (Semaphorin 3A) pathway (involved in immune regulation). Interestingly, we found that OA no longer has cell types involved in the MHC complex (Major histocompatibility complex) and their activity, whereas the MHC complex functions primarily in RA in the presentation of inflammatory antigens, and that the complement system in OA has the potential to displace the function of the MHC complex. The specific signaling patterns of THY1+CDH11+ cells and their secreted ligand receptors are more conducive to cell migration and lay the foundation for promoting osteoclastogenesis. This subpopulation may also be involved in the accumulation of lymphocytes, affecting the recruitment of immune cells. Members of the collagen family (COL1A1 (Collagen Type I Alpha 1 Chain), COL6A2 (Collagen Type VI Alpha 2 Chain) and COL6A1 (Collagen Type VI Alpha 1 Chain)) and transforming growth factor (TGFB3) maintain the extracellular matrix in osteoarthritis and mediate cell migration and adhesion in rheumatoid arthritis, including the PTN (Pleiotrophin) / THBS1 (Thrombospondin 1) interaction. CONCLUSION Increased understanding of the interaction networks between synovial fibroblast subtypes, particularly the shared and unique cellular communication features between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and their hub cells, should help inform the design of therapeutic agents for inflammatory joint disease.
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- Jiajian Wang
- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China; Center for Energy Metabolism and Reproduction, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Metabolic Health, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518172, China; Biotechnology and Food Engineering Program, Guangdong Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Shantou 515063, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University (Shenzhen People's Hospital), Shenzhen 518020, China; Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Postdoctoral Research Station, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen key Laboratory of Kidney Diseases, Shenzhen People's Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China
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- Rheumatology and Nephrology Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical university, Hefei 230022, China; First School of Clinical Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China; School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- Warshel Institute for Computational Biology, School of Life and Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518172, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Longgang District Central Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518116, China
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- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University (Shenzhen People's Hospital), Shenzhen 518020, China; Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Frist Affiliated Hospital (Shenzhen People's Hospital), Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Center for Energy Metabolism and Reproduction, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Metabolic Health, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China.
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Xie S, Grimstrup S, Nayahangan LJ, Wang Z, Wan X, Konge L. Using a novel virtual-reality simulator to assess performance in lumbar puncture: a validation study. BMC Med Educ 2023; 23:814. [PMID: 37904177 PMCID: PMC10614418 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04806-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND A lumbar puncture procedure's success depends on a competent physician minimizing the risk of failing to get a sample and avoiding complications such as post-dural headache. A new virtual-reality simulator might be helpful in deciding when a physician is competent to perform lumbar puncture. We aimed to investigate validity evidence for a simulator-based test in lumbar puncture and establish a pass/fail standard to allow a mastery learning training program. METHODS Validity evidence was investigated using Messick's framework by including participants who were novices, intermediates, or experienced in lumbar puncture. Each participant performed two lumbar puncture procedures on the simulator, and fifty-nine predefined simulator metrics were automatically recorded. Cronbach's alpha was used to explore internal consistency reliability. Intergroup comparisons were made using independent sample t-tests with Tukey's correction for multiple comparisons. The learning effect was explored using paired sample t-test analysis, and a pass/fail standard was established using the contrasting groups' method. RESULTS 73 novices, 18 intermediates, and 19 physicians performed the test resulting in a total of 220 procedures. 25 metrics (42.4%) had good discriminatory ability, and the reliability of these metrics was good, Cronbach's α = 0.81. The experienced physicians were significantly better than the novices (18.3 vs. 13.3, p < 0.001), and the pass/fail standard was established at 16 points. This standard resulted in 22 (30.1%) novices passing (i.e., false positives) and 5 (26.3%) physicians failing (i.e., false negatives). CONCLUSION This study provides validity evidence for a simulator-based test of lumbar puncture competence. The test can help ensure basic competence at the end of a simulation-based training program for trainees, i.e., a mastery learning training program.
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- Sujun Xie
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Jichang Road 12, Guangzhou, 510405, China.
- Guangdong Academy for Medical Simulation (GAMS), No.10 Hongming Road, East District, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, 510530, China.
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- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for Human Resources and Education, Ryesgade 53B, opg. 98A, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for Human Resources and Education, Ryesgade 53B, opg. 98A, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
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- Guangdong Academy for Medical Simulation (GAMS), No.10 Hongming Road, East District, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, 510530, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Jichang Road 12, Guangzhou, 510405, China.
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- Guangdong Academy for Medical Simulation (GAMS), No.10 Hongming Road, East District, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, 510530, China
- Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Center for Human Resources and Education, Ryesgade 53B, opg. 98A, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
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Qin C, Wang YL, Zhou JY, Wan X, Fan X. RAP80 Phase Separation at DNA Double-Strand Break Promotes BRCA1 Recruitment and Tumor Radio-Resistance. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 117:S139-S140. [PMID: 37784356 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.06.548] [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: 10/04/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE(S) RAP80 has been characterized as a component of the BRCA1-A complex and is responsible for the recruitment of BRCA1 to DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs). However, we and others found that the recruitment of RAP80 and BRCA1 are not absolutely temporally synchronized, indicating that other mechanisms, apart from physical interaction, may be implicated. Recently, we and other groups have reported that liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) is a pivotal mechanism underlying DNA repair factors condensation at DSBs and their function. In this study, we aim to disclose whether RAP80 undergoes LLPS at DSBs and whether it is required for BRCA1 recruitment. MATERIALS/METHODS To verify RAP80 is an LLPS protein and its function in DNA damage response (DDR): (1) candidate-mEGFP fusion protein formed condensates in cells and showed fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP); (2) candidate protein was expressed in Escherichia coli and purified with GST; (3) intrinsically disordered region (IDR) of RAP80 were predicted and tested in cell and in vitro; (4) lentivirus were used to construct RAP80-Knock out (KO) and RAP80 re-expression cell lines; (5) length gradient K63 poly-ubiquitin chains were chemically synthesized and incubated with RAP80 protein in vitro; (6) BRCA1 and RAP80 location were determined through immunofluorescence; (7) RAP80 protein expression in tissue was determined by IHC staining. RESULTS Thin layer scanning and 3D reconstruction of the RAP80-mEGFP-expressing cells under a fluorescence microscope showed that RAP80-mEGFP formed spherical condensates with fast FRAP. Observation of purified proteins revealed that GST-RAP80-mEGFP protein formed liquid-like droplets, presenting as a FRAP and the fusion event among adjacent droplets. PEG-8000 and Ficol-400 strengthened the formation of GST-RAP80-mEGFP droplets in vitro. Later, we used a previously developed optoIDR tool to verify that IDR1 (1-254aa) is critical for RAP80 LLPS. To investigate whether the interaction between RAP80 and K63 poly-ubiquitin chains could enhance the condensation of RAP80, we chemically synthesized K63 ubiquitin chains and incubated them with purified GST-RAP80-mCherry proteins. The results showed that supplementation of ubiquitin multipolymer (poly-ubiquitin) significantly induced the LLPS of RAP80, and the ability of RAP80 condensates formation potency was positively correlated with the length of the ubiquitin chain. Consistent with their LLPS capacity, RAP80-WT-mEGFP, RAP80-(IDR1+AIR)-mEGFP groups showed prominent BRCA1 foci, while RAP80-IDR1-mEGFP and RAP80-(SIM+UIM)-mEGFP groups showed delayed BRCA1 recruitment. In rectal cancer tissues, positive staining of the RAP80 protein was mainly observed in the nucleus of cancer cells and high RAP80 expression was correlated with a shorter overall survival time. CONCLUSION RAP80 undergoes LLPS to form liquid-like condensates at DSB sites, which is important for BRCA1 recruitment and enhances tumor radio-resistance.
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- C Qin
- Department of Radiation Oncology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Feng LL, Bie SY, Wan X, Fan X, Wang YL. Ubiquitinated H2A.X-Induced RNF168 Condensation Promotes DNA Double-Strand Break Repair and Tumor Radioresistance. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 117:e266-e267. [PMID: 37785012 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.06.1227] [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: 10/04/2023]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE(S) Ubiquitination of histone is an essential process involved in DNA damage response (DSB) serving as scaffolds for DNA repair proteins, but how these factors are recruited so quickly and regulated in a spatiotemporal manner remains poorly understood. Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) has recently emerged as a mechanism for membraneless condensation driven by multivalent interactions. In this study, we aimed to investigate the LLPS potential of RNF168, an E3 ligase essential for DSB repair, and the mechanism underlying its-mediated tumor radio-resistance. MATERIALS/METHODS The intrinsic disordered domain (IDR) of RNF168 was determined by the PONDR website. The LLPS properties were validated by droplet formation in vivo and in vitro. RNF168-mEGFP were expressed in Escherichia coli and purified with GST tag. The synthesized K63-linked ubiquitin chains were added to mimic the interactions between RNF168 and radiation-induced ubiquitinated-histone. Effects of RNF168 LLPS on downstream proteins were verified by immunofluorescence. RESULTS RNF168-mEGFP recombinant protein formed liquid-like droplets in vivo and co-localized with γ-H2A.X foci after irradiation. The droplet's fluorescence recovered quickly after photobleaching, which could be abolished by 1,6-hexanediol treatment or ATP deprivation. Purified RNF168-mEGFP protein also condensed in vitro, and the size and number of droplets were related to protein concentration, salt concentration, pH, and temperature. Condensation of RNF168 was dependent on the IDR (323-459 amino acid), and more importantly, enhanced by synthesized K63-linked ubiquitin chains. LLPS of RNF168 was required for recruitment of RNF168 to DSB and RNF168-mediated γ-H2A.X ubiquitination. LLPS deficiency of RNF168 resulted in decreased recruitment of 53BP1, BRCA1, and RAP80 proteins, resulting in impaired DSB repair and genomic instability. Notably, higher expression of RNF168 was correlated with a poorer response to neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy in rectal cancer patients. Finally, RNF168 condensate-induced tumor radioresistance was further verified in the xenograft model. CONCLUSION RNF168 undergoes LLPS at the DSB site, which is determined by both the IDR domain and the interaction with K63-linked ubiquitin chains. Radiation-induced RNF168 condensation accelerates the accumulation of RNF168 and promotes the recruitment of downstream effectors to DSB, resulting in enhanced DSB repair and tumor radioresistance.
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- L L Feng
- the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou, China
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Wang J, Liu C, Yang L, Chen H, Zheng M, Wan Y, Hong X, Li S, Han J, Luo R, Wan X, Zhang JV, Xu R. Probing the communication patterns of different chondrocyte subtypes in osteoarthritis at the single cell level using pattern recognition and manifold learning. Sci Rep 2023; 13:14467. [PMID: 37660146 PMCID: PMC10475121 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41874-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023] Open
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The patterns of communication among different chondrocyte subtypes in human cartilage degeneration and regeneration help us understand the microenvironment of osteoarthritis and optimize cell-targeted therapies. Here, a single-cell transcriptome dataset of chondrocytes is used to explore the synergistic and communicative patterns of different chondrocyte subtypes. We collected 1600 chondrocytes from 10 patients with osteoarthritis and analyzed the active communication patterns for the first time based on network analysis and pattern recognition at the single-cell level. Manifold learning and quantitative contrasts were performed to analyze conserved and specific communication pathways. We found that ProCs (Proliferative chondrocytes), ECs (Effector chondrocytes), preHTCs (Prehypertrophic chondrocytes), HTCs (Hypertrophic chondrocytes), and FCs (Fibrocartilage chondrocytes) are more active in incoming and outgoing signaling patterns, which is consistent with studies on their close functional cooperation. Among them, preHTCs play multiple roles in chondrocyte communication, and ProCs and preHTCs have many overlapping pathways. These two subtypes are the most active among all chondrocyte subtypes. Interestingly, ECs and FCs are a pair of "mutually exclusive" subtypes, of which ECs are predominant in incoming patterns and FCs in outgoing patterns. The active signaling pathways of ECs and FCs largely do not overlap. COLLAGEN and LAMININ are the main pivotal pathways, which means they are very important in the repair and expansion of joint homeostasis. Notably, only preHTCs assume multiple roles (including sender, receiver, mediator, and influencer) and are involved in multiple communication pathways. We have examined their communication patterns from the perspective of cellular interactions, revealed the relationships among different chondrocyte subtypes, and, in particular, identified a number of active subtypes and pathways that are important for targeted therapy in the osteoarthritic microenvironment. Our findings provide a new research paradigm and new insights into understanding chondrocyte activity patterns in the osteoarthritic microenvironment.
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- Jiajian Wang
- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China.
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Metabolic Health, Center for Energy Metabolism and Reproduction, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Metabolic Health, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Warshel Institute for Computational Biology, School of Life and Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Longgang District Central Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518116, Guangdong, China
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- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Metabolic Health, Center for Energy Metabolism and Reproduction, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Metabolic Health, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Clinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, China.
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Zhou TJ, Wan X, Zhang MM, Liu DM, Huang LL, Xing L, Wang Y, Jiang HL. Tumor microenvironment-initiated lipid redox cycling for efficient triple-negative breast cancer therapy. Biomaterials 2023; 300:122205. [PMID: 37348324 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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The use of overwhelming reactive oxygen species (ROS) attack has shown great potential for treating aggressive malignancies; however, targeting this process for further applications is greatly hindered by inefficiency and low selectivity. Here, a novel strategy for ROS explosion induced by tumor microenvironment-initiated lipid redox cycling was proposed, which was developed by using soybean phosphatidylcholine (SPC) to encapsulate lactate oxidase (LOX) and sorafenib (SRF) self-assembled nanoparticles (NPs), named LOX/SRF@Lip. SPC is not only the delivery carrier but an unsaturated lipid supplement for ROS explosion. And LOX catalyzes excessive intratumoral lactate to promote the accumulation of large amounts of H2O2. Then, H2O2 reacts with excessive endogenous iron ions to generate amounts of hydroxyl radical for the initiation of SPC peroxidation. Once started, the reaction will proceed via propagation to form new lipid peroxides (LPO), resulting to devastating LPO explosion and widespread oxidative damage in tumor cells. Furthermore, SRF makes contribution to mass LPO accumulation by inhibiting LPO elimination. Compared to normal tissue, tumor tissue has higher levels of lactate and iron ions. Therefore, LOX/SRF@Lip shows low toxicity in normal tissues, but generates efficient inhibition on tumor proliferation and metastasis, enabling excellent and safe tumor-specific therapy. This work offers new ideas on how to magnify anticancer effect of ROS through rational nanosystem design and tumor-specific microenvironment utilization.
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- Tian-Jiao Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients, China Pharmaceutical University, 210009, PR China.
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Liu J, Li Y, Ma J, Wan X, Zhao M, Zhang Y, Shang D. Identification and immunological characterization of lipid metabolism-related molecular clusters in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Lipids Health Dis 2023; 22:124. [PMID: 37559129 PMCID: PMC10410946 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-023-01878-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now the major contributor to chronic liver disease. Disorders of lipid metabolism are a major element in the emergence of NAFLD. This research intended to explore lipid metabolism-related clusters in NAFLD and establish a prediction biomarker. METHODS The expression mode of lipid metabolism-related genes (LMRGs) and immune characteristics in NAFLD were examined. The "ConsensusClusterPlus" package was utilized to investigate the lipid metabolism-related subgroup. The WGCNA was utilized to determine hub genes and perform functional enrichment analysis. After that, a model was constructed by machine learning techniques. To validate the predictive effectiveness, receiver operating characteristic curves, nomograms, decision curve analysis (DCA), and test sets were used. Lastly, gene set variation analysis (GSVA) was utilized to investigate the biological role of biomarkers in NAFLD. RESULTS Dysregulated LMRGs and immunological responses were identified between NAFLD and normal samples. Two LMRG-related clusters were identified in NAFLD. Immune infiltration analysis revealed that C2 had much more immune infiltration. GSVA also showed that these two subtypes have distinctly different biological features. Thirty cluster-specific genes were identified by two WGCNAs. Functional enrichment analysis indicated that cluster-specific genes are primarily engaged in adipogenesis, signalling by interleukins, and the JAK-STAT signalling pathway. Comparing several models, the random forest model exhibited good discrimination performance. Importantly, the final five-gene random forest model showed excellent predictive power in two test sets. In addition, the nomogram and DCA confirmed the precision of the model for NAFLD prediction. GSVA revealed that model genes were down-regulated in several immune and inflammatory-related routes. This suggests that these genes may inhibit the progression of NAFLD by inhibiting these pathways. CONCLUSIONS This research thoroughly emphasized the complex relationship between LMRGs and NAFLD and established a five-gene biomarker to evaluate the risk of the lipid metabolism phenotype and the pathologic results of NAFLD.
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- Jifeng Liu
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
- Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Antibiotic Bioengineering, Laboratory of Oncology, Institute of Medicinal Biotechnology, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
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- Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
- Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
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Nyhamar E, Webber P, Liong O, Yilmaz Ö, Pajunen M, Skurnik M, Wan X. Discovery of Bactericidal Proteins from Staphylococcus Phage Stab21 Using a High-Throughput Screening Method. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1213. [PMID: 37508310 PMCID: PMC10376165 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12071213] [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: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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In the escalating battle against antimicrobial resistance, there is an urgent need to discover and investigate new antibiotic strategies. Bacteriophages are untapped reservoirs of such potential antimicrobials. This study focused on Hypothetical Proteins of Unknown Function (HPUFs) from a Staphylococcus phage Stab21. We examined its HPUFs for bactericidal activity against E. coli using a Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)-based approach. Among the 96 HPUFs examined, 5 demonstrated cross-species toxicity towards E. coli, suggesting the presence of shared molecular targets between E. coli and S. aureus. One toxic antibacterial HPUF (toxHPUF) was found to share homology with a homing endonuclease. The implications of these findings are profound, particularly given the potential broad applicability of these bactericidal agents. This study confirms the efficacy of NGS in streamlining the screening process of toxHPUFs, contributes significantly to the ongoing exploration of phage biology, and offers promises in the search for potent antimicrobial agents.
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- Ellisiv Nyhamar
- Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Human Microbiome Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Human Microbiome Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Human Microbiome Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Human Microbiome Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Kirklareli University, 39000 Kirklareli, Turkey
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- Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Human Microbiome Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Human Microbiome Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Human Microbiome Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
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Takala TM, Mokhtari S, Ahonen SL, Wan X, Saris PEJ. Wild-type Lactococcus lactis producing bacteriocin-like prophage lysins. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1219723. [PMID: 37520360 PMCID: PMC10377672 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1219723] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Introduction Lactococcus is a genus of lactic acid bacteria used in the dairy industry as a starter. Lactococci have been found to produce altogether more than 40 different bacteriocins, ribosomally synthesized antimicrobial proteins. All known Lactococcus spp. bacteriocins belong to classes I and II, which are mainly heat-resistant peptides. No class III bacteriocins, bigger heat-sensitive proteins, including phage tail-like bacteriocins, have been found from the Lactococcus spp. Unlike phage tail-like bacteriocins, prophage lysins have not been regarded as bacteriocins, possibly because phage lysins contribute to autolysis, degrading the host's own cell wall. Methods Wild-type Lactococcus lactis strain LAC460, isolated from spontaneously fermented idli batter, was examined for its antimicrobial activity. We sequenced the genome, searched phage lysins from the culture supernatant, and created knock-out mutants to find out the source of the antimicrobial activity. Results and discussion The strain LAC460 was shown to kill other Lactococcus strains with protease- and heat-sensitive lytic activity. Three phage lysins were identified in the culture supernatant. The genes encoding the three lysins were localized in different prophage regions in the chromosome. By knock-out mutants, two of the lysins, namely LysL and LysP, were demonstrated to be responsible for the antimicrobial activity. The strain LAC460 was found to be resistant to the lytic action of its own culture supernatant, and as a consequence, the phage lysins could behave like bacteriocins targeting and killing other closely related bacteria. Hence, similar to phage tail-like bacteriocins, phage lysin-like bacteriocins could be regarded as a novel type of class III bacteriocins.
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- Timo M. Takala
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Expert Microbiology Unit, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Wan X, Tang JL, Li X, Wang C, Li H, Pan MH. [CIC-rearranged sarcoma: a clinicopathological analysis of four cases]. Zhonghua Bing Li Xue Za Zhi 2023; 52:690-695. [PMID: 37408399 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112151-20221228-01072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the clinicopathological features and differential diagnosis of CIC-rearranged sarcoma (CRS). Methods: Five CRSs of 4 patients (2 biopsies of pelvic cavity and lung metastasis from case 4) diagnosed in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University were enrolled from 2019 to 2021. All cases were evaluated by clinical presentation, H&E, immunohistochemical staining and molecular analysis and the related literature was reviewed. Results: There were one male and three females, the age at diagnosis ranged from 18 to 58 (mean 42.5) years. Three cases were from the deep soft tissues of the trunk and one case from the skin of foot. Grossly, the tumor size ranged from 1 to 16 cm. Microscopically, the tumor was arranged in nodules or solid sheets. The tumor cells were typically round or ovoid, with occasional spindled or epithelioid morphology. The nuclei were round to ovoid with vesicular chromatin and prominent nucleoli. Mitotic figures were brisk (>10/10 HPF). Rhabdoid cells were seen in four of five cases. Myxoid change and hemorrhage were observed in all samples and two cases showed geographic necrosis. Immunohistochemically, CD99 was variably positive in all samples, while WT1 and TLE-1 were positive in four of five samples. Molecular analysis showed CIC-rearrangements in all cases. Two patients succumbed within 3 months. One had mediastinal metastasis 9 months after surgery. One underwent adjuvant chemotherapy and remained tumor-free 10 months after diagnosis. Conclusions: CIC-rearranged sarcoma is uncommon and shows aggressive clinical course with dismal prognosis. The morphological and immunohistochemical characteristics can largely overlap with a variety of sarcomas; hence, knowledge of this entity is vital to avoid potential diagnostic pitfalls. Definitive diagnosis requires molecular confirmation of CIC-gene rearrangement.
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- Department of Pathology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Pathology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Pathology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Pathology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Pathology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Pathology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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Wan X, Takala TM, Huynh VA, Ahonen SL, Paulin L, Björkroth J, Sironen T, Kant R, Saris P. Comparative genomics of 40 Weissella paramesenteroides strains. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1128028. [PMID: 37065164 PMCID: PMC10102382 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1128028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Weissella strains are often detected in spontaneously fermented foods. Because of their abilities to produce lactic acid and functional exopolysaccharides as well as their probiotic traits, Weissella spp. improve not only the sensorial properties but also nutritional values of the fermented food products. However, some Weissella species have been associated with human and animal diseases. In the era of vast genomic sequencing, new genomic/genome data are becoming available to the public on daily pace. Detailed genomic analyses are due to provide a full understanding of individual Weissella species. In this study, the genomes of six Weissella paramesenteroides strains were de novo sequenced. The genomes of 42 W. paramesenteroides strains were compared to discover their metabolic and functional potentials in food fermentation. Comparative genomics and metabolic pathway reconstructions revealed that W. paramesenteroides is a compact group of heterofermentative bacteria with good capacity of producing secondary metabolites and vitamin Bs. Since the strains rarely harbored plasmid DNA, they did not commonly possess the genes associated with bacteriocin production. All 42 strains were shown to bear vanT gene from the glycopeptide resistance gene cluster vanG. Yet none of the strains carried virulence genes.
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- Xing Wan
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Human Microbiome Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- *Correspondence: Xing Wan,
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Environmental Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Environmental Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Virology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Tropical Parasitology, Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdynia, Poland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Per Saris,
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Xing L, Wan X, Yu MT, He YJ, Wang Y, Zhou TJ, Liu XY, Sun Y, Luo J, Wang WJ, Jiang HL. A novel whole blood purifier for efficient capture and separation of circulating tumor cells. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 232:115292. [PMID: 37062202 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115292] [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: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) as important biomarkers for noninvasive clinical diagnosis and prognostic evaluation are significant in predicting the overall survival and progression-free survival of cancer patients. However, the current typical CTCs separation and enrichment techniques were limited to a single collection of small-volume blood samples, which was inadequate to comprehensively profile the distribution of CTCs in the systemic blood. In addition, those techniques cannot reduce metastasis of CTCs unless adjuvant chemotherapy. Herein, inspired by hemodialysis, we designed a whole blood purifier (WBP) composed of a functionalized special spiral-like glass tube modified by anti-epithelial cell adhesion molecule (anti-EpCAM). The WBP allowed real-time capture, enrichment and removal of CTCs from systemic blood circulation, and the purified blood was immediately returned to the body. Furthermore, the WBP did not cause any organic damages in vivo. This approach achieves the high accuracy of liquid biopsy technology and is expected to become an effective clinical adjuvant therapy for tumor metastasis.
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- Lei Xing
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Institute of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, 271000, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
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Wang X, Eguchi A, Yang Y, Chang L, Wan X, Shan J, Qu Y, Ma L, Mori C, Yang J, Hashimoto K. Corrigendum to "Key role of the gut-microbiota-brain axis via the subdiaphragmatic vagus nerve in demyelination of cuprizone-treated mouse brain" [Neurobiology of Disease 176 (2023); 105961. doi: 10.1016/j.nbd.2022.105951]. Neurobiol Dis 2023; 177:106003. [PMID: 36650076 DOI: 10.1016/j.nbd.2023.106003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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- X Wang
- Chiba University, Japan and Zhengzhou University, China
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- Chiba University, Japan and Zhengzhou University, China
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- Chiba University, Japan and Zhengzhou University, China
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- Chiba University, Japan and Zhengzhou University, China
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- Chiba University, Japan and Zhengzhou University, China
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- Chiba University, Japan and Zhengzhou University, China
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- Chiba University, Japan and Zhengzhou University, China
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- Chiba University, Japan and Zhengzhou University, China
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- Chiba University, Japan and Zhengzhou University, China
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- Chiba University, Japan and Zhengzhou University, China
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- Chiba University, Japan and Zhengzhou University, China.
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Wan X, Jing JN, Wang DF, Lv FH. Whole-genome selective scans detect genes associated with important phenotypic traits in goat ( Capra hircus). Front Genet 2023; 14:1173017. [PMID: 37144124 PMCID: PMC10151485 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1173017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Goats with diverse economic phenotypic traits play an important role in animal husbandry. However, the genetic mechanisms underlying complex phenotypic traits are unclear in goats. Genomic studies of variations provided a lens to identify functional genes. In this study, we focused on the worldwide goat breeds with outstanding traits and used whole-genome resequencing data in 361 samples from 68 breeds to detect genomic selection sweep regions. We identified 210-531 genomic regions with six phenotypic traits, respectively. Further gene annotation analysis revealed 332, 203, 164, 300, 205, and 145 candidate genes corresponding with dairy, wool, high prolificacy, poll, big ear, and white coat color traits. Some of these genes have been reported previously (e.g., KIT, KITLG, NBEA, RELL1, AHCY, and EDNRA), while we also discovered novel genes, such as STIM1, NRXN1, LEP, that may be associated with agronomic traits like poll and big ear morphology. Our study found a set of new genetic markers for genetic improvement in goats and provided novel insights into the genetic mechanisms of complex traits.
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- Xing Wan
- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Feng-Hua Lv,
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Zang BY, Qu JH, Zhou JW, Wang WQ, Liu MZ, Li MR, Zhao HY, Zhang R, Liu YN, Wang LJ, Wan X, Sun F, Wu J. [Progress in research of determinants of healthy life expectancy]. Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi 2022; 43:1811-1820. [PMID: 36444467 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20220629-00575] [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: 06/16/2023]
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Objective: To analyze the influencing factors of healthy life expectancy (HLE). Methods: Seven Chinese and English databases were used for the retrieval of related literatures published by May 7, 2022 to identify influencing factors of HLE, including diseases and injuries and their risk factors. Based on the ecological model of health determinants, this study classifies the risk factors of diseases and injuries into five levels: personal characteristics, individual behavior and lifestyle, social network, living and working conditions, and macroscopic socio-economic, cultural and environmental conditions. Contents of research area, HLE indicators, research population, influencing factors, data sources and results were extracted. The frequencies of reported documents of different HLE indicators and influencing factors of different dimensions were visualized by using evidence map, and the empirical studies of four authoritative English medical journals and Chinese core medical journals were further compared and described. Results: A total of 90 studies were selected, in which 26 were conducted in China (28.9%). Fifty-three studies are about diseases and injuries in the first dimension, and all of them have studied non-communicable diseases, accounting for the highest proportion (58.9%). There were 77 studies about the analysis on the determinants of health at five levels by an ecological model, all the studies reported multi-level results. Among them, 53 studies reported personal characteristics (58.9%), 47 studies reported individual behavior and lifestyle (52.2%), 10 studies reported social networks (11.1%), 35 studies reported living and working environment (38.9%), 8 studies reported social economy, culture status and environment condition (8.9%). The literatures about HLE published by 4 authoritative English medical journals and 21 Chinese core medical journals in recent three years were selected. Non-communicable diseases and personal characteristics were the top two most commonly studied factors of HLE, and 11 (52.3%) and 12 (57.1%) studies reported these two kinds of factors respectively. The most important factor contributing to the global disability-adjusted life years of non-communicable diseases was individual behavior and lifestyle, which was the most changeable factor. Conclusions: In recent three years, studies involving influencing factors of HLE were mainly non-communicable diseases and personal characteristics. In the future, individual behavior, lifestyle and working environment should be strengthened.
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- B Y Zang
- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- National Center for Chronic and Non-communicable Disease Prevention and Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Center for Chronic and Non-communicable Disease Prevention and Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Center for Chronic and Non-communicable Disease Prevention and Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100005, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- National Center for Chronic and Non-communicable Disease Prevention and Control, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
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Feng L, Wang Y, Fan X, Qin Q, Xie P, Wan X. A Deep Learning Model for Precision Diagnosis of Chronic Radiation Proctitis for Pelvic Cancers Based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Clinical Factors. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.07.886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Zhang S, Wan X, Lv M, Li C, Chu Q, Wang G. TMEM92 acts as an immune-resistance and prognostic marker in pancreatic cancer from the perspective of predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine. EPMA J 2022; 13:519-534. [PMID: 36061829 PMCID: PMC9437164 DOI: 10.1007/s13167-022-00287-0] [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: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Background Pancreatic cancer presents extremely poor prognosis due to the difficulty of early diagnosis, low resection rate, and high rates of recurrence and metastasis. Immune checkpoint blockades have been widely used in many cancer types but showed limited efficacy in pancreatic cancer. The current study aimed to evaluate the landscape of tumor microenvironment (TME) of pancreatic cancer and identify the potential markers of prognosis and immunotherapy efficacy which might contribute to improve the targeted therapy strategy and efficacy in pancreatic cancer in the context of predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine (PPPM). Methods In the current study, a total of 382 pancreatic samples from the datasets of Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) were selected. LM22 gene signature matrix was applied to quantify the fraction of immune cells based on "CIBERSORT" algorithm. Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis (WGCNA) and Molecular Complex Detection (MCODE) algorithm was applied to confirm the hub-network of immune-resistance phenotype. A nomogram model based on COX and Logistic regression was constructed to evaluate the prognostic value and the predictive value of hub-gene in immune-response. The role of transmembrane protein 92 (TMEM92) in regulating cell proliferation was evaluated by MTS assay. Western blot and Real-time PCR were applied to assess the biological effects of PD-L1 inhibition by TMEM92. Moreover, the effect of TMEM92 in immunotherapy was evaluated with PBMC co-culture and by MTS assay. Results Two tumor-infiltrating immune cell (TIIC) phenotypes were identified and a weighted gene co-expression network was constructed to confirm the 167 gene signatures correlated with immune-resistance TIIC subtype. TMEM92 was further identified as a core gene of 167 gene signature network based on MCODE algorithm. High TMEM92 expression was significantly correlated with unfavorable prognosis, characterizing by immune resistance. A nomogram model and external validation confirmed that TMEM92 was an independent prognostic factor in pancreatic cancer. An elevated tumor mutation burden (TMB), mostly is consistent with commonly mutations of KRAS and TP53, was found in the high TMEM92 group. The predictive role of TMEM92 in immunotherapeutic response was also confirmed by IMvigor210 datasets. In addition, the specific biological roles of TMEM92 in cancer was explored in vitro. The results showed that abnormal overexpression of TMEM92 was significantly associated with the poor survival rate of pancreatic cancer. Moreover, we demonstrated that TMEM92 inhibit tumour immune responses of the anti-PD-1 antibody with PBMC co-culture. Conclusion The current study explored for the first time the immune-resistance phenotype of pancreatic cancer and identified TMEM92 as an innovative marker in predicting clinical outcomes and immunotherapeutic efficacy. These findings not only help to recognize high-risk and immune-resistance population which could be supplied targeted prevention, but also provide personalized medical services by intervening TMEM92 function to improve the prognosis of pancreatic cancer. In addition, the biological role of TMEM92 might reveal the potential molecular mechanisms of pancreatic cancer and lead to a novel sight for development of a PPPM approach for pancreatic cancer management. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13167-022-00287-0.
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- Simeng Zhang
- Department of Medical Oncology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001 China
- Key Laboratory of Anticancer Drugs and Biotherapy of Liaoning Province, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001 China
- Liaoning Province Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Shenyang, 110001 China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, the First Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116000 China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001 China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001 China
- Key Laboratory of Anticancer Drugs and Biotherapy of Liaoning Province, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001 China
- Liaoning Province Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Shenyang, 110001 China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069 China
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- Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001 China
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Wan X, Liao Z, He H, Shi M, Yu G, Zhao F, Lai C, Wang Y, Huang B, Pan X. The desorption mechanism of dissolved organic matter on pollutants and the change of biodiversity during sediment dredging. Environ Res 2022; 212:113574. [PMID: 35636464 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Sediment dredging is an effective means to control the endogenous pollution of lakes, which could significantly change the concentration and composition of organic matter, especially dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the lake. DOM is particularly important for the release of endogenous pollutants, which will inevitably bring an impact on aquatic biodiversity. Nevertheless, in recent research little attention has been paid to the desorption mechanism of DOM on pollutants and the change of biodiversity during dredging. This study investigated the physicochemical properties of DOM in the sediment by taking a sediment dredging project in Dianchi Lake in China for example. The correlations of DOM properties with the desorption behavior of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb) and the biodiversity of aquatic organisms were analyzed. The results show that the aromaticity and humification of DOM were improved after dredging, and the high molecular weight DOM was degraded into low molecular weight substance. The desorption amount of N, P and heavy metals (Cd, Pb) were decreased as the pH values increased. Moreover, NH4+-N promoted the release of Pb2+ from DOM, while the release of PO43--P was inhibited. Correlation analysis shows that the physicochemical properties of DOM exactly affected the release of N, P, Cd and Pb. It was easier to desorb pollutants with low aromaticity and humification of DOM, leading to a decrease in the diversity of aquatic organisms. This study identified the desorption mechanism of endogenous pollutants in DOM and the ecological risk to aquatic organisms, providing a theoretical basis for the prevention and control of water pollution.
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- Xing Wan
- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Environment Evolution and Pollution Control in Mountainous and Rural Areas of Yunnan Province, Kunming, 650224, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Sequestration and Pollution Control in Soils, Kunming, 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Sequestration and Pollution Control in Soils, Kunming, 650500, China
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Xu R, Song S, Liu C, Luo R, Gu W, Luo X, Wang J, Yang L, Chen R, Chen H, Wan Y, Hong X, Chen J, Wan X. CD 4 +, CD 8 + and CD 19 +cell surface antigen and abnormal mitochondria ultrastructure of peripheral blood P-type atypical lymphocytes in patients with schizophrenia. World J Biol Psychiatry 2022; 24:321-329. [PMID: 35950568 DOI: 10.1080/15622975.2022.2112073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE P-type atypical lymphocytes may play important roles in the aetiology and therapy of schizophrenia. However, there is merely a direct immunological characterisation of it. The aim of this study is to explore the surface antigens of these cells and their comparative ultrastructure in schizophrenia. METHODS We recruited 25 age-and gender-matched patients with unmedicated schizophrenia, other mental diseases and healthy individuals. Peripheral venous blood was smeared and stained. CD4+, CD8+ and CD19+ cell surface antigen- positive lymphocytes were purified using magnetic beads and prepared for light microscopy and electron microscopy. RESULTS The percentages of P-type atypical lymphocytes (34.53% ± 9.92%) were significantly higher (p < 0.0001) in schizophrenia than that of other mental diseases (9.79% ± 3.45%). These cells could present CD4+, CD8+ and CD19+ surface antigens. Their relative ultrastructure differed from that of normal lymphocytes, especially in mitochondria, which showed abundant, aggregated and quite irregular mitochondria; for example, slight dilation of the foci, swelling, degeneration, and even cavity. CONCLUSIONS P-type atypical lymphocytes could be found among CD4+, CD8+, and CD19 + lymphocytes with schizophrenia. Their abnormal ultrastructure of mitochondria implied that energy metabolism might play an important role in the aetiology of schizophrenia.
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- Ruihuan Xu
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Longgang District Maternal and Children Health Care Hospital of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Graduate School, Shenzhen Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong, China
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- Graduate School, Beihua University School of Medicine, Jilin, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kangning Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen College of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Longgang Central Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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Li X, He SG, Li WR, Luo LY, Yan Z, Mo DX, Wan X, Lv FH, Yang J, Xu YX, Deng J, Zhu QH, Xie XL, Xu SS, Liu CX, Peng XR, Han B, Li ZH, Chen L, Han JL, Ding XZ, Dingkao R, Chu YF, Wu JY, Wang LM, Zhou P, Liu MJ, Li MH. Genomic analyses of wild argali, domestic sheep, and their hybrids provide insights into chromosome evolution, phenotypic variation, and germplasm innovation. Genome Res 2022; 32:gr.276769.122. [PMID: 35948368 PMCID: PMC9528982 DOI: 10.1101/gr.276769.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Understanding the genetic mechanisms of phenotypic variation in hybrids between domestic animals and their wild relatives may aid germplasm innovation. Here, we report the high-quality genome assemblies of a male Pamir argali (O ammon polii, 2n = 56), a female Tibetan sheep (O aries, 2n = 54), and a male hybrid of Pamir argali and domestic sheep, and the high-throughput sequencing of 425 ovine animals, including the hybrids of argali and domestic sheep. We detected genomic synteny between Chromosome 2 of sheep and two acrocentric chromosomes of argali. We revealed consistent satellite repeats around the chromosome breakpoints, which could have resulted in chromosome fusion. We observed many more hybrids with karyotype 2n = 54 than with 2n = 55, which could be explained by the selfish centromeres, the possible decreased rate of normal/balanced sperm, and the increased incidence of early pregnancy loss in the aneuploid ewes or rams. We identified genes and variants associated with important morphological and production traits (e.g., body weight, cannon circumference, hip height, and tail length) that show significant variations. We revealed a strong selective signature at the mutation (c.334C > A, p.G112W) in TBXT and confirmed its association with tail length among sheep populations of wide geographic and genetic origins. We produced an intercross population of 110 F2 offspring with varied number of vertebrae and validated the causal mutation by whole-genome association analysis. We verified its function using CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing. Our results provide insights into chromosomal speciation and phenotypic evolution and a foundation of genetic variants for the breeding of sheep and other animals.
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- Xin Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100101, China
- College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing 100049, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Ruminant Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA); Key Laboratory of Animal Technology of Xinjiang, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Urumqi, 830000, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Ruminant Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA); Key Laboratory of Animal Technology of Xinjiang, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Urumqi, 830000, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100101, China
- College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100101, China
- College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100101, China
- College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing 100049, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Ruminant Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA); Key Laboratory of Animal Technology of Xinjiang, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Urumqi, 830000, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Ruminant Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA); Key Laboratory of Animal Technology of Xinjiang, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Urumqi, 830000, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Ruminant Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA); Key Laboratory of Animal Technology of Xinjiang, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Urumqi, 830000, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Ruminant Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA); Key Laboratory of Animal Technology of Xinjiang, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Urumqi, 830000, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Ruminant Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA); Key Laboratory of Animal Technology of Xinjiang, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Urumqi, 830000, China
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- CAAS-ILRI Joint Laboratory on Livestock and Forage Genetic Resources, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing, 100193, China
- Livestock Genetics Program, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi, 00100, Kenya
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development of Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, 730050, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Hezuo, 747000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Etiological Biology, Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, 730046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Etiological Biology, Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, 730046, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi 832000, China
- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi 832000, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi 832000, China
- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Production, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi 832000, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Ruminant Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA); Key Laboratory of Animal Technology of Xinjiang, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Urumqi, 830000, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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Yan Z, Wan X, Li Y, Zhao K, Huang Y, He X, Zhang X, Ma X, Liu Y, Niu H, Shu K, Zhang H, Lei T. Safety and efficacy of extra-ventricular drainage combined with urokinase administration in the management of intraventricular hemorrhage. Neurochirurgie 2022; 68:e53-e59. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2022.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Wan X, Huang H, Liao Z, He H, Yue Q, Zhao F, Huang H, Huang B, Pan X. The distribution and risk of microplastics discharged from sewage treatment plants in terrestrial and aquatic compartment. J Environ Manage 2022; 314:115067. [PMID: 35452883 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Many microplastics (MPs) were produced in daily life, which would enter sewage treatment plants (STPs) with the wastewater. Although the STPs has a good interception effect on these MPs, there will still be a part of MPs entering the environment with the effluent and sludge treatment, causing a certain ecological risk. This study investigated the abundance, characteristics and retention of MPs in different STPs, as well as the ecological risks caused by MPs entering the environment. The abundance of MPs in influent and effluent was ranged from 2.02 to 2.50 items L-1 and 0.27-0.48 items L-1, respectively. The abundance of MPs in dewatered sludge and sediment of Lake Dianchi was ranged from 3.719-6.949 × 103 items (kg Ds)-1 and 1.84-5.23 × 103 items (kg Ds)-1, respectively. So roughly 80% of the MPs were trapped and transferred into the dewatered sludge. The observed colors of MPs were transparent, black, blue, red, pale brown, green and gray, and their main species were polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). To further evaluate the ecological risks of MPs, the oyster mushroom was cultivated in a medium supplemented with MPs. It was found that MPs could be absorbed by oyster mushrooms with a 7-11% of absorption rate, the fibers were widely distributed in the stipes and the pileus. This study had theoretical significance for exploring the distribution of MPs in STPs and clarifying the ecological risk posed by MPs in the environment.
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- Xing Wan
- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology (Sun Yat-sen University), Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Sequestration and Pollution Control in Soils, Kunming 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China; Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Sequestration and Pollution Control in Soils, Kunming 650500, China
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Wan X, Zheng X, Liang J, Xiao X, Yang H, Wang Z. Dietary vitamin A supplementation improves intestinal
morphology and immune performance of goslings. J Anim Feed Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/150174/2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Wang QT, Qi JL, Wang N, Wan X, Wang B. [Analysis on liver cancer mortality and cause eliminated life expectancy in key areas of 4 provinces, China, 2008-2018]. Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi 2022; 43:1079-1086. [PMID: 35856203 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20211227-01020] [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: 06/15/2023]
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Objective: To explore the changes of liver cancer mortality and the effect of liver cancer on life expectancy in key areas of four provinces in China from 2008 to 2018 and provide the basis for the evaluation of comprehensive prevention and control of cancer and promotion of the rational allocation of health resources. Methods: Based on the national cause-of-death surveillance in key areas of the 4 provinces from 2008 to 2018, we analyzed the mortality of liver cancer, cause eliminated life expectancy (CELE) and potential gains in life expectancy (PGLEs). Software Joinpoint 4.9.0.0 was used to calculate the average annual percentage change (AAPC). Arriaga's decomposition method was used to estimate the contribution of the changes of liver cancer mortality in each age group to life expectancy. Results: The standardized mortality of liver cancer in key areas of the 4 provinces showed a downward trend from 2008 to 2018 (AAPC=-4.37%, P<0.001). The changes of liver cancer mortality had a positive effect on the increase of life expectancy, with a contribution value of 0.240 years and a contribution degree of 5.62%. The positive effect was greatest in age group 45-49 years (0.041 years, 0.96%), and the negative effect was greatest in age group 50-54 years (-0.015 years, -0.35%). Compared with 2008, the life expectancy increased by 4.27 years (AAPC=0.59%, P<0.001), the liver cancer CELE increased by 4.20 years (AAPC=0.58%, P<0.001), the PGLEs decreased by 0.07 years (AAPC=-0.62%,P<0.001), and life loss rate decreased by 0.13% (AAPC=-1.18%, P=0.001). The liver cancer PGLEs increased in Yongqiao district, Anhui province (0.09 years), and decreased in other districts (counties), with the largest decline was in Fugou county, Henan province (-0.21 years). Conclusions: From 2008 to 2018, the standardized mortality rate of liver cancer in key areas of the 4 provinces decreased gradually, contributing to the growth of life expectancy. The life loss caused by liver cancer decreased gradually, but the PGLEs varied with districts (counties).
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- Q T Wang
- Cancer and Key Chronic Disease Control and Prevention Laboratory, National Center for Chronic and Non-communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
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- Division of Vital Registration and Death Cause Surveillance, National Center for Chronic and Non-communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
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- Cancer and Key Chronic Disease Control and Prevention Laboratory, National Center for Chronic and Non-communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Cancer and Key Chronic Disease Control and Prevention Laboratory, National Center for Chronic and Non-communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
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Ma W, Zhang S, Xie C, Wan X, Li X, Chen K, Zhao G. Preparation of High Mechanical Strength Chitosan Nanofiber/NanoSiO 2/PVA Composite Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering Using Sol-Gel Method. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14102083. [PMID: 35631965 PMCID: PMC9147700 DOI: 10.3390/polym14102083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The majority of chitosan-based bone tissue engineering (BTE) scaffolds have the problem of poor mechanical properties. However, modifying chitosan with conventional silane coupling agents to improve the mechanical properties of scaffolds will introduce additional complications, including cytotoxicity and poor biocompatibility. In this study, two types of organic−inorganic composite scaffolds (F-A-T0/T3/T5 and F-B-T5-P0/P0.5/P1.5/P2.5) were prepared using chitosan nanofibers (CSNF) prepared by the beating-homogenization method, combined with the sol−gel method, and further introduced polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The F-A-T3 and F-B-T5-P1.5 exhibited interconnected pore and surface nanofibers structures, high porosity (>70%), outstanding swelling properties, and a controllable degradation rate. The Young’s modulus of TEOS: 5.0% (w/w), PVA: 1.5% (w/w) chitosan fiber scaffold is 8.53 ± 0.43 MPa in dry conditions, and 237.78 ± 8.86 kPa in wet conditions, which is four times that of F-A-T5 and twice that of F-B-T5-P0. Additionally, cell (MC3T3-E1) experiments confirmed that the two composite scaffolds had great cytocompatibility and were predicted to be used in the future in the field of BTE scaffolds.
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- Wei Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; (W.M.); (S.Z.); (C.X.); (X.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; (W.M.); (S.Z.); (C.X.); (X.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; (W.M.); (S.Z.); (C.X.); (X.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; (W.M.); (S.Z.); (C.X.); (X.W.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; (W.M.); (S.Z.); (C.X.); (X.W.)
- Correspondence: (X.L.); (K.C.); (G.Z.); Tel.: +86-20-22236819 (X.L.); +86-20-87111770 (K.C.); +86-20-87111770 (G.Z.)
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 26 Erheng Road, Yuan Village, Guangzhou, 510655, China
- Correspondence: (X.L.); (K.C.); (G.Z.); Tel.: +86-20-22236819 (X.L.); +86-20-87111770 (K.C.); +86-20-87111770 (G.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; (W.M.); (S.Z.); (C.X.); (X.W.)
- Correspondence: (X.L.); (K.C.); (G.Z.); Tel.: +86-20-22236819 (X.L.); +86-20-87111770 (K.C.); +86-20-87111770 (G.Z.)
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Liu LQ, Wan X. [Progress in research on redistribution methods for garbage codes in causes of death data]. Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi 2022; 43:784-788. [PMID: 35589588 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20211025-00818] [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: 06/15/2023]
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The existence of garbage codes in death cause surveillance data sets could influence the accuracy of the death cause statistics, and subsequently affect the precision and effectiveness of public health policy making. International and domestic researchers have studied the characteristics of garbage codes in various death cause data sets from different countries or regions in the world. They proposed several approaches for redistributing garbage codes, such as expert consultancy, fixed proportional reassignment, using the information about death cause chain, building statistical models, and so on. This paper summarizes and compares the principles, applications and limitation of application scenarios of currently common methods for garbage code redistribution in order to provide some references for improving the accuracy and usefulness of the death cause data in China.
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- L Q Liu
- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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Liu H, Zuo X, Huang H, Wan X. Saliency Map-Based Local White-Box Adversarial Attack Against Deep Neural Networks. ARTIF INTELL 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20500-2_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Wan X, Shen J, He G. Effects of Traditional Chinese Exercises on Frailty, Quality of Life, and Physical Function on Frail and Pre-Frail Older People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Frailty Aging 2022; 11:407-415. [DOI: 10.14283/jfa.2022.52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Kong Y, Ren W, Fang H, Shah NA, Shi Y, You D, Zhou C, Jiang D, Yang C, Liang H, Liu W, Wang L, Gan W, Wan X, Li F, Li Z, Chen C, Xie N. Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors (HDACi) Promote KLF5 Ubiquitination and Degradation in Basal-like Breast Cancer. Int J Biol Sci 2022; 18:2104-2115. [PMID: 35342356 PMCID: PMC8935240 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.65322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Basal-like breast cancer (BLBC) accounts for approximately 15% of all breast cancer cases, and patients with BLBC have a low survival rate. Our previous study demonstrated that the KLF5 transcription factor promotes BLBC cell proliferation and tumor growth. In this study, we demonstrated that the histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi), suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA), and trichostatin A (TSA), increased KLF5 acetylation at lysine 369 (K369), downregulated KLF5 protein expression levels, and decreased cell viability in BLBC cell lines. HDACi target KLF5 for proteasomal degradation by promoting KLF5 protein ubiquitination. K369 acetylation of KLF5 decreases the binding between KLF5 and its deubiquitinase, BAP1. These findings revealed a novel mechanism by which HDACi suppress BLBC, and a novel crosstalk between KLF5 protein acetylation and ubiquitination.
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Qiao W, Liu F, Wan X, Qiao Y, Li R, Wu Z, Saris PEJ, Xu H, Qiao M. Genomic Features and Construction of Streamlined Genome Chassis of Nisin Z Producer Lactococcus lactis N8. Microorganisms 2021; 10:microorganisms10010047. [PMID: 35056496 PMCID: PMC8779420 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10010047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Lactococcus lactis is a commonly used fermenting bacteria in cheese, beverages and meat products. Due to the lack of simplified chassis strains, it has not been widely used in the fields of synthetic biology. Thus, the construction of lactic acid bacteria chassis strains becomes more and more important. In this study, we performed whole genome sequencing, annotation and analysis of L. lactis N8. Based on the genome analysis, we found that L. lactis N8 contains two large plasmids, and the function prediction of the plasmids shows that some regions are related to carbohydrate transport/metabolism, multi-stress resistance and amino acid uptake. L. lactis N8 contains a total of seven prophage-related fragments and twelve genomic islands. A gene cluster encoding a hybrid NRPS–PKS system that was found in L. lactis N8 reveals that the strain has the potential to synthesize novel secondary metabolites. Furthermore, we have constructed a simplified genome chassis of L. lactis N8 and achieved the largest amount of deletion of L. lactis so far. Taken together, the present study offers further insights into the function and potential role of L. lactis N8 as a model strain of lactic acid bacteria and lays the foundation for its application in the field of synthetic biology.
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- Wanjin Qiao
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China; (W.Q.); (F.L.); (Y.Q.)
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China; (W.Q.); (F.L.); (Y.Q.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland; (X.W.); (R.L.); (P.E.J.S.)
- Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Human Microbiome Research Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China; (W.Q.); (F.L.); (Y.Q.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland; (X.W.); (R.L.); (P.E.J.S.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Protein Sciences, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland; (X.W.); (R.L.); (P.E.J.S.)
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China; (W.Q.); (F.L.); (Y.Q.)
- Correspondence: (H.X.); (M.Q.)
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China; (W.Q.); (F.L.); (Y.Q.)
- School of Life Sciences, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
- Correspondence: (H.X.); (M.Q.)
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Kontro J, Lyra C, Koponen M, Kuuskeri J, Kähkönen MA, Wallenius J, Wan X, Sipilä J, Mäkelä MR, Nousiainen P, Hildén K. Production of Recombinant Laccase From Coprinopsis cinerea and Its Effect in Mediator Promoted Lignin Oxidation at Neutral pH. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:767139. [PMID: 34858962 PMCID: PMC8630700 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.767139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Laccases are multi-copper oxidases that use molecular oxygen as the electron acceptor to oxidize phenolic and indirectly also non-phenolic substrates by mechanisms involving radicals. Due to their eco-friendliness and broad substrate specificity, laccases span a wide range of biotechnological applications. We have heterologously expressed a laccase from the coprophilic basidiomycete Coprinopsis cinerea (CcLcc9) in the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris. The recombinant CcLcc9 (rCcLcc9) oxidized 2,6-dimethoxyphenol in the neutral pH range, and showed thermostability up to 70°C. The rCcLcc9 efficiently oxidized veratryl alcohol to veratraldehyde in the presence of low molecular weight mediators syringyl nitrile, methyl syringate and violuric acid, which are syringyl-type plant phenolics that have shown potential as natural co-oxidants for lignocellulosic materials. In addition, rCcLcc9 is able to depolymerize biorefinery hardwood lignin in the presence of methyl syringate and syringyl nitrile as indicated by gel permeation chromatography, and infrared spectral and nucleic magnetic resonance analyses. Furthermore, we showed that several added-value aromatic compounds, such as vanillin, vanillic acid, syringaldehyde, syringic acid and p-hydroxybenzoic acid, were formed during sequential biocatalytic chemical degradation of biorefinery lignin, indicating that rCcLcc9 harbors a great potential for sustainable processes of circular economy and modern biorefineries.
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- Jussi Kontro
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Xing L, Liu XY, Zhou TJ, Wan X, Wang Y, Jiang HL. Photothermal nanozyme-ignited Fenton reaction-independent ferroptosis for breast cancer therapy. J Control Release 2021; 339:14-26. [PMID: 34547257 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [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: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Ferroptosis is a type of programmed cell death caused by the iron-dependent lipid hydroperoxide pathway and has attracted significant interest. However, Fenton reaction-dependent ferroptosis has shown unsatisfactory therapeutic effects in tumor therapy, mainly due to inadequate reaction conditions in the tumor microenvironment. Here, we report a new strategy for Fenton-independent pathway by employing photothermal nanozyme to overcome limitations of the low efficiency of Fenton reaction. Specifically, we used iron redox pair (Fe2+/Fe3+)-containing hollow mesoporous Prussian blue (HMPB) nanocubes as the iron sources to fabricate iron-loaded liposome (HMPB@Lip). HMPB@Lip not only exerts the photothermal therapy, but also functions as nanozyme catalyzing lipid peroxidation for ferroptosis therapy. Importantly, Fenton reaction-independent ferroptosis triggered by photothermal nanozyme achieved effective tumor ablation. Therefore, HMPB@Lip can be used as a potential multifunctional nanozyme for effective Fenton reaction-independent ferroptosis therapy.
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- Lei Xing
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Druggability of Biopharmaceuticals, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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Xiao J, Wan X, Wang H, Deng G. Analysis of HBV-Specific CD4 T-cell Responses and Identification of HLA-DR-Restricted CD4 T-Cell Epitopes Based on a Peptide Matrix. J Vis Exp 2021. [PMID: 34747404 DOI: 10.3791/62387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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CD4 T cells play important roles in the pathogenesis of chronic hepatitis B. As a versatile cell population, CD4 T cells have been classified as distinct functional subsets based on the cytokines they secreted: for example, IFN-γ for CD4 T helper 1 cells, IL-4 and IL-13 for CD4 T helper 2 cells, IL-21 for CD4 T follicular helper cells, and IL-17 for CD4 T helper 17 cells. Analysis of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-specific CD4 T cells based on cytokine secretion after HBV-derived peptides stimulation could provide information not only about the magnitude of HBV-specific CD4 T-cell response but also about the functional subsets of HBV-specific CD4 T cells. Novel approaches, such as transcriptomics and metabolomics analysis, could provide more detailed functional information about HBV-specific CD4 T cells. These approaches usually require isolation of viable HBV-specific CD4 T cells based on peptide-major histocompatibility complex-II multimers, while currently the information about HBV-specific CD4 T-cell epitopes is limited. Based on an HBV-derived peptide matrix, a method has been developed to evaluate HBV-specific CD4 T-cell responses and identify HBV-specific CD4 T-cell epitopes simultaneously using peripheral blood mononuclear cells samples from chronic HBV infection patients.
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- Jianmei Xiao
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medial University); Chongqing Key Laboratory for Research of Infectious Diseases
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medial University); Chongqing Key Laboratory for Research of Infectious Diseases
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medial University); Chongqing Key Laboratory for Research of Infectious Diseases;
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medial University); Chongqing Key Laboratory for Research of Infectious Diseases;
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Yang Z, Wan X, Zhao X, Rong Y, Wu Y, Cao Z, Xie Q, Luo M, Liu Y. Brain neurometabolites differences in individuals with subjective cognitive decline plus: a quantitative single- and multi-voxel proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy study. Quant Imaging Med Surg 2021; 11:4074-4096. [PMID: 34476190 DOI: 10.21037/qims-20-1254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Subjective cognitive decline plus could be an extremely early phase of Alzheimer's disease; however, changes of N-acetylaspartate, myoinositol, and N-acetylaspartate/myoinositol is still unknown at this stage. This study aimed to explore brain neurometabolic alterations in patients with subjective cognitive decline plus using quantitative single-voxel and multi-voxel 1H-magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Methods A total of 91 participants were enrolled and underwent a GE 3.0-T magnetic resonance imaging, including 33 elderly controls, 27 patients with subjective cognitive decline plus, and 31 patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Single-voxel and multi-voxel 1H-magnetic resonance spectroscopy were used to investigate the differences in neurometabolite levels among the three groups. Results Compared with elderly controls, patients with subjective cognitive decline plus showed significant decline in N-acetylaspartate and N-acetylaspartate/myoinositol values in multiple regions, and amnestic MCI participants demonstrated more significant decreased N-acetylaspartate and N-acetylaspartate/myoinositol levels in multiple regions. The combined concentrations of N-acetylaspartate with myoinositol showed an excellent discrimination between those with subjective cognitive decline plus and elderly controls as compared to that obtained using N-acetylaspartate/myoinositol ratios with the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.895 and 0.860, respectively. Likewise, the combined area under the curve for differentiating patients with subjective cognitive decline plus from amnestic MCI was obtained using the combined levels of N-acetylaspartate with myoinositol was 0.892. This was also higher than the combined area under the curve of 0.836 obtained using N-acetylaspartate/myoinositol ratios. Moreover, N-acetylaspartate levels in the left hippocampus and left posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) was positively related to the Auditory Verbal Learning Test delayed recall scores in patients with subjective cognitive decline plus, whereas only the N-acetylaspartate/myoinositol ratio was positively related to this scale scores in the left hippocampus. Conclusions Quantitative single-voxel and multi-voxel 1H-magnetic resonance spectroscopy can provide valuable information to detect alterative brain neurometabolites characteristics in patients with subjective cognitive decline plus. N-acetylaspartate concentrations may be used as one of the earliest neuroimaging markers at this stage, while N-acetylaspartate/myoinositol ratio could be more suitable for monitoring Alzheimer's disease progression.
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- Zhongxian Yang
- Medical Imaging Center, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.,The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Medical Imaging Center, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.,The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.,The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, the People's Hospital of Gaozhou City, Maoming, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shantou Central Hospital and Affiliated Shantou Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shantou, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical College of Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.,The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.,The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.,The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Wallenius J, Kontro J, Lyra C, Kuuskeri J, Wan X, Kähkönen MA, Baig I, Kamer PCJ, Sipilä J, Mäkelä MR, Nousiainen P, Hildén K. Depolymerization of biorefinery lignin by improved laccases of the white-rot fungus Obba rivulosa. Microb Biotechnol 2021; 14:2140-2151. [PMID: 34310858 PMCID: PMC8449659 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.13896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Fungal laccases are attracting enzymes for sustainable valorization of biorefinery lignins. To improve the lignin oxidation capacity of two previously characterized laccase isoenzymes from the white-rot fungus Obba rivulosa, we mutated their substrate-binding site at T1. As a result, the pH optimum of the recombinantly produced laccase variant rOrLcc2-D206N shifted by three units towards neutral pH. O. rivulosa laccase variants with redox mediators oxidized both the dimeric lignin model compound and biorefinery poplar lignin. Significant structural changes, such as selective benzylic α-oxidation, were detected by nuclear magnetic resonance analysis, although no polymerization of lignin was observed by gel permeation chromatography. This suggests that especially rOrLcc2-D206N is a promising candidate for lignin-related applications.
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- Janne Wallenius
- Fungal Genetics and BiotechnologyDepartment of MicrobiologyUniversity of HelsinkiUniversity of HelsinkiBiocenter 1 PO Box 56 Viikinkaari 9HelsinkiFI‐00014Finland
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of HelsinkiP.O. Box 55 A. I. Virtasen Aukio 1HelsinkiFI‐00014Finland
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- Fungal Genetics and BiotechnologyDepartment of MicrobiologyUniversity of HelsinkiUniversity of HelsinkiBiocenter 1 PO Box 56 Viikinkaari 9HelsinkiFI‐00014Finland
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- Fungal Genetics and BiotechnologyDepartment of MicrobiologyUniversity of HelsinkiUniversity of HelsinkiBiocenter 1 PO Box 56 Viikinkaari 9HelsinkiFI‐00014Finland
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- Fungal Genetics and BiotechnologyDepartment of MicrobiologyUniversity of HelsinkiUniversity of HelsinkiBiocenter 1 PO Box 56 Viikinkaari 9HelsinkiFI‐00014Finland
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- Fungal Genetics and BiotechnologyDepartment of MicrobiologyUniversity of HelsinkiUniversity of HelsinkiBiocenter 1 PO Box 56 Viikinkaari 9HelsinkiFI‐00014Finland
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- EaStCHEMSchool of ChemistryUniversity of St AndrewsFifeUK
- Present address:
Department of Organic Synthesis and Process ChemistryCSIR‐Indian Institute of Chemical Technology500 007Tarnaka, HyderabadIndia
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of HelsinkiP.O. Box 55 A. I. Virtasen Aukio 1HelsinkiFI‐00014Finland
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- Fungal Genetics and BiotechnologyDepartment of MicrobiologyUniversity of HelsinkiUniversity of HelsinkiBiocenter 1 PO Box 56 Viikinkaari 9HelsinkiFI‐00014Finland
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of HelsinkiP.O. Box 55 A. I. Virtasen Aukio 1HelsinkiFI‐00014Finland
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- Fungal Genetics and BiotechnologyDepartment of MicrobiologyUniversity of HelsinkiUniversity of HelsinkiBiocenter 1 PO Box 56 Viikinkaari 9HelsinkiFI‐00014Finland
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Wei G, Wang L, Wan X, Tan Y. [ELF4 promotes proliferation and inhibits apoptosis of human insulinoma cells by activating Akt signaling]. Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao 2021; 41:1329-1333. [PMID: 34658346 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2021.09.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of overexpression of the oncogenic transcription factor ELF4 on proliferation and apoptosis in human insulinoma cells and explore the underlying mechanism. METHODS A human insulinoma BON cell line with stable overexpression of ELF4 (BON-ELF4 cells) was constructed using a recombinant retrovirus vector and the expression of ELF4 protein was verified using Western blotting. MTT assay was used to assess the proliferation of BON-ELF4 cells and BON-Vector cells, and the cell apoptosis induced by treatment with epirubicin (0.1 μmol/L for 24 h) was analyzed by detecting the expressions of cleaved caspase-8, caspase-9, and PARP using Western blotting. Flow cytometry with Annexin VFITC/PI staining was performed to analyze the numbers of apoptotic BON-Vector or BON-ELF4 cells. The expressions of phosphorylated Akt and total Akt in the cells were detected using Western blotting. RESULTS BON-ELF4 cell line with stable overexpression of ELF4 was successfully established. ELF4 overexpression significantly promoted the proliferation (P < 0.05) and obviously suppressed epirubicin- induced apoptosis in BON cells, resulting also in significantly reduced expressions of cleaved caspase-8, caspase-9 and PARP (P < 0.05). The results of flow cytometry showed a significantly lower apoptotic rate in BON-ELF4 cells than in BON-Vector cells following epirubicin treatment (6.03% vs 22.90%). The phosphorylation levels of Akt (Thr308 and Ser473) were significantly increased (P < 0.05) while the level of total Akt remained unchanged (P>0.05) in ELF4- overexpressing cells. CONCLUSION ELF4 overexpression enhances the proliferation and suppresses apoptosis of insulinomas cells by activating Akt signaling.
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- G Wei
- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Healthcare, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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Zuo SQ, Li C, Liu YL, Tan YH, Wan X, Xu T, Li Q, Wang L, Wu YL, Deng FM, Tang B. Cordycepin inhibits cell senescence by ameliorating lysosomal dysfunction and inducing autophagy through the AMPK and mTOR-p70S6K pathway. FEBS Open Bio 2021; 11:2705-2714. [PMID: 34448542 PMCID: PMC8487049 DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.13263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Cell senescence is closely related to autophagy. In this article, we identified a natural nucleoside analogue, cordycepin, that has the ability to significantly improve lysosomal function, enhance the activity of the lysosomal representative protease cathepsin B (CTSB), and promote the expression of the functional protein lysosomal‐associated membrane protein 2 (LAMP2) on the lysosomal membrane. Cordycepin then restores the damaged autophagy level of aging cells by activating the classic AMPK and mTOR–p70S6K signaling pathways, thus inhibiting cell senescence in an H2O2‐induced stress‐induced premature senescence (SIPS) cell model. This study provides new theoretical support for the further development of cordycepin and clinical antiaging drugs to inhibit cell senescence and suggests that the regulatory mechanisms of lysosomes in senescent cells should be considered when treating age‐related diseases.
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- Shi Qi Zuo
- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu Medical College, China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Chengdu Medical College, China.,Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, Clinical Medical College and The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, China
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- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, Clinical Medical College and The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, China.,People's Hospital of Mingshan District, Ya'an, China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Chengdu Medical College, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu Medical College, China
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- Sichuan Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Sichuan Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Chengdu Medical College, China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Chengdu Medical College, China
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Zhao X, Wan X, Luo M, Du M, Xie Q, Zou Q, Mei Y, Liu Y. Value of Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography in Santorinicele and Wirsungocele. Curr Med Imaging 2021; 17:1451-1459. [PMID: 34348627 DOI: 10.2174/1573405617666210804153921] [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: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Former studies showed that magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is useful in diagnosing the presence of santorinicele; however, few studies have evaluated MRCP in diagnosing wirsungocele and the association between pancreatitis and santorinicele or wirsungocele. The purpose of the study was to explore the performance of MRCP in diagnosing santorinicele and wirsungocele and investigate the potential association among pancreatitis, pancreas divisum, and santorinicele or wirsungocele. <P> Method: Seventy-five patients (mean age, 54.6 years; range, 11-82 years) with santorinicele or wirsungocele were included and sorted into two groups: the santorinicele group (n = 57) and the wirsungocele group (n = 18). All patients underwent MRCP. The images were evaluated for the appearance and size of santorinicele or wirsungocele. The diagnostic sensitivity of MRCP was assessed. Additionally, whether two groups are correlated with pancreas divisum or pancreatitis were investigated. <P> Result: The sensitivity of MRCP in detecting santorinicele and wirsungocele showed no difference (70.2% and 77.8%, respectively). The proportion of patients who developed pancreatitis in santorinicele and wirsungocele groups were 59.6% and 11.1%, respectively (p < 0.05). Pancreas divisum accounted for 78.9% and 11.1% of the patients in the santorinicele and wirsungocele groups, respectively (p < 0.05). Patients with santorinicele and pancreas divisum tended to be older when they acquired pancreatitis. <P> Conclusion: MRCP could be an alternative imaging method to detect cystic dilation of the pancreatic duct. Pancreatitis is more common in patients with santorinicele than in those with wirsungocele. Moreover, santorinicele is more closely associated with pancreatitis than with pancreas divisum.
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- Xinzhu Zhao
- Medical Imaging Center, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518100. China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518100. China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518100. China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518100. China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518100. China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518100. China
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- Philips Healthcare, Guangzhou, 510000. China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518100. China
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Zuo X, Liu X, Zhang Q, Li W, Wan X, Zhao X. MOEA/D With Linear Programming for Double Row Layout Problem With Center-Islands. IEEE Trans Cybern 2021; 51:3549-3561. [PMID: 31722501 DOI: 10.1109/tcyb.2019.2937115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Facility layout problems (FLPs) in hospitals are typically to arrange facilities or rooms along both sides of a corridor to minimize some objectives. In a hospital, very often there are center-islands to decrease the flow cost among facilities or rooms. However, these islands have not been considered before. In this article, we propose an FLP with center-islands that involves two parallel rows and center-islands. A mixed-integer program formulation is established for modeling it. A methodology for combining a multiobjective evolutionary algorithm based on decomposition (MOEA/D) and linear program is proposed to solve this problem. MOEA/D optimizes the sequence of facilities on two rows and center-islands while the linear program is embedded into MOEA/D to optimize the exact locations of center-islands. A tabu search with a local search is also integrated into MOEA/D to enhance its search capability. Experiments show that our proposed methodology can effectively solve the problem.
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Riaz B, Liang Q, Wan X, Wang K, Zhang C, Ye X. Corrigendum to "Folate content analysis of wheat cultivars developed in the North China Plain" [289 (2019) 377-383]. Food Chem 2021; 351:129349. [PMID: 33626467 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Bisma Riaz
- Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.
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- Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.
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The overall expectation from an antimicrobial surface has been high considering the need for efficiency in preventing the attachment and growth of pathogenic microbes, durability, safety to both humans and environment as well as cost-effectiveness. To date, antimicrobial surface design has been mostly conducted liberally, without rigorous consideration of establishing robust structure-activity relationships for each design strategy or of the use intended for a specific antimicrobial material. However, the variability among the domain bacteria, which is the most diverse of all, alongside the highly dynamic nature of the bacteria-surface interface have taught us that the likelihood of finding universal antimicrobial surfaces is low. In this perspective we discuss some of the current hurdles faced by research in this promising field, emphasizing the relevance and complexity of probing the bacteria-surface interface, and explain why we feel it would greatly benefit from a more streamlined ad-hoc approach.
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- Declan C Mullen
- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Wang J, Wei Q, Wan X. Does Tea Drinking Promote Health of Older Adults: Evidence from the China Health and Nutrition Survey. J Prev Alzheimers Dis 2021; 8:194-198. [PMID: 33569567 DOI: 10.14283/jpad.2020.67] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study selects the health indicators of older adults to analyze the impact of tea drinking on health. DESIGN This is a panel data. SETTING This study uses data from China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS), which covers nine provinces and ten waves, between 1997 and 2015. PARTICIPANTS a total of 706 old adults are consistently surveyed in six surveys on issues such as health and nutrition. MEASUREMENTS Health of old adults is assessed by self-reported health (SRH), tea drinking is 0-1 dummy variable, and also analyze with the frequency of tea drinking. This study uses ordered probit model to analyze the influence of tea drinking on SRH. RESULTS Findings reveal a significant negative correlation between tea drinking and SRH of older adults. It is shows that the significant positive correlation exists between the tea drinking frequency and SRH, but the quadratic term of tea frequency shows the significant negative correlation. It means drinking tea benefits older adults in terms of improved health, but excessive consumption of tea is not healthy for them. The heterogeneity analyses reveal that there are no significant geographic, tea-drinking pattern or gender differences in the conclusion that tea drinking is good for older adults' health. CONCLUSION In this study, we find correlation between tea drinking and SRH of older adults, and tea drinking is beneficial toward the improvement of SRH, but drinking tea in excess is not good for older adults' health.
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- J Wang
- Xin Wan, Associate Professor, Institute of Income Distribution and Public Finance, School of Public Finance and Taxation, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan, China, 430073,
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