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Yang Z, Hai X, Cheng Z, Ji Z. Clinical cause of fever after painless bronchoscopy. Asian J Surg 2024:S1015-9584(24)00701-2. [PMID: 38658281 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.04.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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- Zhang Yang
- Department of Geriatrics, Guangyuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangyuan, 628000, China.
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- Department of Geriatrics, Guangyuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangyuan, 628000, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Guangyuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangyuan, 628000, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Guangyuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangyuan, 628000, China
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Wong CF, Saif UM, Chow KL, Wong JTF, Chen XW, Liang Y, Cheng Z, Tsang YF, Wong MH, Man YB. Applications of charcoal, activated charcoal, and biochar in aquaculture - A review. Sci Total Environ 2024; 929:172574. [PMID: 38641094 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Environmental pollution and poor feed quality pose potential threats to aquatic organisms and human health, representing challenges for the aquaculture industry. In light of the rising demand for aquatic organisms, there is an urgent need to improve aquacultural production and protect the products from contamination. Char, a carbonaceous material derived through pyrolysis of organic carbon-rich biomass, has proven advantages in soil, air, and water remediation. While char's performance and the associated physicochemical characteristics depend strongly on the pyrolysis temperature, residence time, and feedstock type, char generally shows advantages in pollutant removal from the environment and livestock. This enables it to enhance the health and growth performance of livestock. Given the growing attention to char application in aquaculture in recent years, this review summarises major studies on three applications: aquacultural water treatment, sediment remediation, and char-feed supplement. Most of these studies have demonstrated char's positive effects on pollutant removal from organisms and aquacultural environments. Moreover, adopting char as fish feed can improve fish growth performance and the condition of their intestinal villi. However, due to insufficient literature, further investigation is needed into the mechanistic aspects of pollutants removal in aquatic organisms by char as a feed additive, such as the transportation of char inside aquatic organisms, the positive and negative effects of char on these products, and how char alters the gut microbiota community of these products. This paper presents an overview of the current application of char in aquaculture and highlights the research areas that require further investigation to enrich future studies.
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- Chun Fung Wong
- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Applied Science, College of International Education, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, Shek Mun, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Ecology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, PR China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China.
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Zhuo Cai J, Lan Yu Y, Biao Yang Z, Xun Xu X, Chun Lv G, Lian Xu C, Yin Wang G, Qi X, Li T, Bon Man Y, Hung Wong M, Cheng Z. Synergistic improvement of humus formation in compost residue by fenton-like and effective microorganism composite agents. Bioresour Technol 2024; 400:130703. [PMID: 38631654 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Improving the humification of compost through a synergistic approach of biotic and abiotic methods is of great significance. This study employed a composite reagent, comprising Fenton-like agents and effective microorganisms (EM) to improve humification. This composite reagent increased humic-acid production by 37.44 %, reaching 39.82 g kg-1, surpassing the control group. The composite reagent synergistically promoted micromolecular fulvic acid and large humic acid production. Collaborative mechanism suggests that Fenton-like agents contributed to bulk residue decomposition and stimulated the evolution of microbial communities, whereas EMs promoted highly aromatic substance synthesis and adjusted the microbial community structure. Sequencing analysis indicates the Fenton-like agent initiated compost decomposition by Firmicutes, and EM reduced the abundance of Virgibacillus, Lentibacillus, and Alcanivorax. Applied as an organic fertilizer in Brassica chinensis L. plantations, the composite reagent considerably improved growth and photosynthetic pigment content. This composite reagent with biotic and abiotic components provides a learnable method for promoting humification.
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- Jun Zhuo Cai
- School of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
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Jian-Min C, Zhi-Yuan W, Ke L, Cheng Z, Shi-Xuan W, Yi-Wei C, Guan-Yi L, Rui S, Xiao-Mei Z, Jin L, Ning W. Assessment of lisdexamfetamine on executive function in rats: A translational cognitive research. Exp Neurol 2024; 374:114718. [PMID: 38336285 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2024.114718] [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: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Executive function, including working memory, attention and inhibitory control, is crucial for decision making, thinking and planning. Lisdexamfetamine, the prodrug of d-amphetamine, has been approved for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and binge eating disorder, but whether it improves executive function under non-disease condition, as well as the underlying pharmacokinetic and neurochemical properties, remains unclear. Here, using trial unique non-matching to location task and five-choice serial reaction time task of rats, we found lisdexamfetamine (p.o) enhanced spatial working memory and sustained attention under various cognitive load conditions, while d-amphetamine (i.p) only improved these cognitive performances under certain high cognitive load condition. Additionally, lisdexamfetamine evoked less impulsivity than d-amphetamine, indicating lower adverse effect on inhibitory control. In vivo pharmacokinetics showed lisdexamfetamine produced a relative stable and lasting release of amphetamine base both in plasma and in brain tissue, whereas d-amphetamine injection elicited rapid increase and dramatical decrease in amphetamine base levels. Microdialysis revealed lisdexamfetamine caused lasting release of dopamine within the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), whereas d-amphetamine produced rapid increase followed by decline to dopamine level. Moreover, lisdexamfetamine elicited more obvious efflux of noradrenaline than that of d-amphetamine. The distinct neurochemical profiles may be partly attributed to the different action of two drugs to membranous catecholamine transporters level within mPFC, detecting by Western Blotting. Taken together, due to its certain pharmacokinetic and catecholamine releasing profiles, lisdexamfetamine produced better pharmacological action to improving executive function. Our finding provided valuable evidence on the ideal pharmacokinetic and neurochemical characteristics of amphetamine-type psychostimulants in cognition enhancement.
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- Chen Jian-Min
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuropsychopharmacology, State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27th Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China; Department of Pharmacy, Nanxishan Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 46th Chongxin Road, Guilin 541000, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuropsychopharmacology, State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27th Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuropsychopharmacology, State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27th Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuropsychopharmacology, State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27th Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuropsychopharmacology, State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27th Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuropsychopharmacology, State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27th Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuropsychopharmacology, State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27th Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuropsychopharmacology, State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27th Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuropsychopharmacology, State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27th Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuropsychopharmacology, State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27th Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neuropsychopharmacology, State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 27th Taiping Road, Beijing 100850, China.
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Zeng HX, Man YB, Wong MH, Cheng Z. Hair Heavy Metals and Food Consumption in Residents of Chengdu: Factors, Food Contribution, and Health Risk Assessment. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:1503-1516. [PMID: 37491614 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03785-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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Heavy metal pollution is one of the most pressing issues threatening food security and human health. This study assesses heavy metal (chromium, cadmium, copper, zinc, nickel, and lead) exposure via hair metal concentrations in Chengdu residents, reflecting metal intake from food consumption. From June 2020 to February 2021, a sampling survey was conducted on residents' hair (n=182) and food (n=301) in six main urban areas of Chengdu. The concentrations of heavy metals in hair and food were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, and the results showed that the residents of Chengdu City had high hair concentrations of Cd (0.17±0.03 mg kg-1) and Zn (293±21.3 mg kg-1). Gender significantly affected the hair Cr, Zn, and Ni concentrations. Based on the survey results obtained from Chengdu City residents, the habits and diet structure are assessed for the influence of six heavy metals in the hair of the residents. Adolescents' (13-18 years old) hair had significantly higher Pb concentrations than adults (19-59 years old). The concentration of Ni in hair was affected by perming and dyeing habits. For dietary exposure, cereals and meat were the main contributors to the residents' daily intake of heavy metals. The bioaccessibility of Cr, Cd, Cu, Zn, Ni, and Pb in food was 2.45-74.67%, 10.6-78.7%, 13.4-82.5%, 8.89-89.2%, 7.70-85.1%, and 15.4-86.2%, respectively. In health risk evaluation based on the bioaccessible fraction of six heavy metals, the hazard quotient of each heavy metal in food was less than 1, indicating no potential non-carcinogenic risk.
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- Hong-Xin Zeng
- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, People's Republic of China.
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Ma K, Zhou T, Pu C, Cheng Z, Han X, Yang L, Yu X. The Bidirectional Relationship between Weight Gain and Cognitive Function in First-Episode Schizophrenia: A Longitudinal Study in China. Brain Sci 2024; 14:310. [PMID: 38671962 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci14040310] [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: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Patients with schizophrenia often encounter notable weight gain during their illness, heightening the risk of metabolic diseases. While previous studies have noted a correlation between obesity and cognitive impairment in schizophrenia, many were cross-sectional, posing challenges in establishing a causal relationship between weight gain and cognitive function. The aim of this longitudinal study is to examine the relationship between weight gain and cognitive function in patients with first-episode schizophrenia (FES) during the initial 6-month antipsychotic treatments. Employing linear and logistic regression analyses, the study involved 337 participants. Significantly, baseline scores in processing speed (OR = 0.834, p = 0.007), working memory and attention (OR = 0.889, p = 0.043), and executive function (OR = 0.862, p = 0.006) were associated with clinically relevant weight gain (CRW, defined as an increase in body weight > 7%) at the 6-month endpoint. On the other hand, CRW correlated with improvements in the Brief Visuospatial Memory Test (p = 0.037). These findings suggest that patients with lower baseline cognitive performance undergo more substantial weight gain. Conversely, weight gain was correlated with cognitive improvements, particularly in the domain of visual learning and memory. This suggested a potential bidirectional relationship between weight gain and cognitive function in first-episode schizophrenia patients.
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- Ke Ma
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- Institute of Mental Health, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- Institute of Mental Health, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- Institute of Mental Health, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- Institute of Mental Health, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- Institute of Mental Health, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- Institute of Mental Health, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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Liu JB, Zhou YJ, Du FZ, Man YB, Wong MH, Cheng Z. Human health risk assessment based on a total diet study of daily mercury intake in Chengdu, China. Environ Geochem Health 2024; 46:138. [PMID: 38483661 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-01910-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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To assess the total daily mercury intake and main exposure sources of residents, six food groups, including marine fish, freshwater fish, poultry, livestock, vegetables, and cereals, were collected from five districts of Chengdu, China. The median concentrations of total mercury (THg) and methylmercury (MeHg) were 12.8 and 6.94 μg kg-1 ww, respectively. Cereals (32.2%), vegetables (30.5%), and livestock (16.2%) contributed to a much larger extent to the total consumption for the participants in Chengdu. All food categories that contributed the most of THg (2.16 μg day-1) and MeHg 1.44 (μg day-1) to the daily intake in Chengdu were cereals and marine fish, respectively. The total Hazard Ratios values below 1 in this study indicate that there is no health risk associated with Hg ingestion from the consumption of these foods for the residents in Chengdu.
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- Jun Bo Liu
- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, People's Republic of China.
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Dai J, Jiang H, Cheng Z, Li Y, Tang X. Genetic polymorphism of KIAA1217 is functionally associated with lumbar disc herniation in the Chinese population. Neurochirurgie 2024; 70:101538. [PMID: 38311218 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101538] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Genetic polymorphism of KIAA1217 has been reported to be associated with lumbar disc herniation (LDH) in different populations such as Japanese population and Finnish population. This study aimed to explore whether the genetic polymorphism of KIAA1217 is functionally associated with LDH in Chinese population. METHODS SNP rs16924573 of KIAA1217 was genotyped in 1272 patients and 1248 healthy controls. The mRNA expression of KIAA1217 in the intervertebral disc was analyzed for 84 patients and 32 controls. The differences of genotype and allele distributions between LDH patients and healthy controls were evaluated using the Chi-square test. One-way ANOVA test was used to compare the relationship between genotypes and tissue expression of KIAA1217. RESULTS Patients were found to have significantly higher frequency of genotype GG of rs16924573 than the controls (64.2% vs. 52.8%, p<0.001). The frequency of allele G was remarkably higher in the patients than in the controls (79.8% vs. 73.2%, p<0.001), with an OR of 1.45 (95% confidential interval=1.27-1.66). Compared with the controls, LDH patients were observed to have significantly decreased expression of KIAA1217. Patients with genotype GG had remarkably lower mRNA expression of KIAA1217 than those with genotype AG or AA (p=0.01). CONCLUSIONS SNP rs16924573 of KIAA1217 could be functionally associated with LDH in the Chinese population. More in vivo and vitro experiments need to be carried out to further clarify the regulatory mechanism of functional variants in KIAA1217.
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- Jian Dai
- Department of Orthopaedics, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223300, People's Republic of China.
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Dai GC, Wang H, Ming Z, Lu PP, Li YJ, Gao YC, Shi L, Cheng Z, Liu XY, Rui YF. Heterotopic mineralization (ossification or calcification) in aged musculoskeletal soft tissues: A new candidate marker for aging. Ageing Res Rev 2024; 95:102215. [PMID: 38325754 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102215] [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: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Aging can lead to various disorders in organisms and with the escalating impact of population aging, the incidence of age-related diseases is steadily increasing. As a major risk factor for chronic illnesses in humans, the prevention and postponement of aging have become focal points of research among numerous scientists. Aging biomarkers, which mirror molecular alterations at diverse levels in organs, tissues, and cells, can be used to monitor and evaluate biological changes associated with aging. Currently, aging biomarkers are primarily categorized into physiological traits, imaging characteristics, histological features, cellular-level alterations, and molecular-level changes that encompass the secretion of aging-related factors. However, in the context of the musculoskeletal soft tissue system, aging-related biological indicators primarily involve microscopic parameters at the cellular and molecular levels, resulting in inconvenience and uncertainty in the assessment of musculoskeletal soft tissue aging. To identify convenient and effective indicators, we conducted a comprehensive literature review to investigate the correlation between ectopic mineralization and age-related changes in the musculoskeletal soft tissue system. Here, we introduce the concept of ectopic mineralization as a macroscopic, reliable, and convenient biomarker for musculoskeletal soft tissue aging and present novel targets and strategies for the future management of age-related musculoskeletal soft tissue disorders.
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- Guang-Chun Dai
- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Trauma Center, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Trauma Center, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Trauma Center, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Trauma Center, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Trauma Center, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Trauma Center, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Trauma Center, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Trauma Center, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Trauma Center, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China; Trauma Center, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Ding Jia Qiao, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China.
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Zheng C, Wong MH, Man YB, Cheng Z. Effects of sodium selenite, yeast selenium, and nano-selenium on toxicity, growth, and selenium bioaccumulation in Lucilia sericata maggots. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024; 31:20510-20520. [PMID: 38374507 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32505-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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In this study, we investigated the effects of different types of selenium (Se) (sodium selenite [SS], yeast selenium [YS], and nano-selenium [NS]) on the toxicity, growth, Se accumulation, and transformation of Lucilia sericata maggots (LSMs). We found that the 50% lethal concentration of LSMs exposed to SS was 2.18 and 1.96 times that of YS and NS, respectively. LSM growth was significantly promoted at exposure concentrations of 10-50 mg kg-1 in group SS and 10-30 mg kg-1 in group YS, whereas NS inhibited LSMs growth at all concentrations (p < 0.05). Total Se content in LSMs, conversion efficiency to organic and other forms of Se, and bioaccumulation factor of Se were the highest in the SS group when exposed to 50 mg kg-1 (81.6 mg kg-1, 94.6%, and 1.63, respectively). Transcriptomic results revealed that LSMs significantly upregulated the amino acid (alanine, aspartate, glutamic, and tyrosine) and tricarboxylic acid cycle signaling pathways (p < 0.05) on exposure to Se, resulting in a significant increase in LSMs biomass and quality. In conclusion, our study indicates that LSMs exhibit good tolerance to SS and can convert it into bioorganic or other forms of Se.
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- Chao Zheng
- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Consortium On Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environment Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- Consortium On Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environment Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
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Rao L, Zheng C, Chen JB, Cai JZ, Yang ZB, Xu XX, Lv GC, Xu CL, Wang GY, Man YB, Wong MH, Cheng Z. Ecological and human health hazards of soil heavy metals after wildfire: A case study of Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, China. Chemosphere 2024; 352:141506. [PMID: 38395367 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Soil samples were collected in at different depths from the conflagration area in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Region, China, to investigate the distribution characteristics and ecological and human health risks of heavy metals after a wildfire. The samples collected comprise wildfire ash (WA) above the soil surface, ash soil (AS) 0-5 cm, and plain soil (PS) 5-15 cm below the soil surface. Additionally, reference soil (RS) was collected from a nearby unburned area at the same latitude as the conflagration area. The results showed that the concentrations of zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd) in the WA and AS were significantly higher than in reference soil (RS) (p < 0.05). Concentrations of Pb in the PS were 2.52 times higher than that in RS (17.9 mg kg-1) (p < 0.05). The AS and WA had the highest Index of potential ecological risks (RI > 600). In addition, The Cd in AS and WA contributed the most to the highest Improved nemerow index (INI) and RI with a contribution of more than 80%. The concentration of heavy metals was used to establish non-carcinogenic effects and cancer risks in humans via three exposure pathways: accident ingestion of soil, dermal contact with soil, and inhalation of soil particles. Hazard index (HI) values of each sample were all less than 1, indicating the non-carcinogenic risk was within the acceptable range and would not adversely affect the local population's health. The Cancer risk (CR) values of Cr, As, Cd, and Ni were all below 1 × 10-6, indicating that heavy metal pollution from this wildfire did not pose a cancer risk to residents.
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- Lin Rao
- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Source and Environment, Xichang University, Xichang, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
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Yao S, Swanson CS, Cheng Z, He Q, Yuan H. Alternating polarity as a novel strategy for building synthetic microbial communities capable of robust Electro-Methanogenesis. Bioresour Technol 2024; 395:130374. [PMID: 38280409 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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Electro-methanogenic microbial communities can produce biogas with high efficiency and have attracted extensive research interest. In this study an alternating polarity strategy was developed to build electro-methanogenic communities. In two-chamber bioelectrochemical systems amended with activated carbon, the electrode potential was alternated between +0.8 V and -0.4 V vs. standard hydrogen electrode every three days. Cumulative biogas production under alternating polarity increased from 45 L/L/kg-activated carbon after start-up to 125 L/L/kg after the 4th enrichment, significantly higher than that under intermittent cathode (-0.4 V/open circuit), continuous cathode (-0.4 V), and open circuit. The communities assembled under alternating polarity were electroactive and structurally different from those assembled under other conditions. One Methanobacterium population and two Geobacter populations were consistently abundant and active in the communities. Their 16S rRNA was up-regulated by electrode potentials. Bayesian networks inferred close associations between these populations. Overall, electro-methanogenic communities have been successfully assembled with alternating polarity.
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- Shiyun Yao
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN 37996, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN 37996, United States.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States.
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Cheng Z, Zhang H, Pu J, Schoenhagen P, Zhao L, Qiao H, Yang B, Wu W, Zhang C, Wang R, Liu Y, Ma X. Impact on early outcome after endovascular repair of type B dissection without proximal landing zone using Castor single-branched stent graft-a retrospective cohort study. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2024; 14:18-28. [PMID: 38434554 PMCID: PMC10904308 DOI: 10.21037/cdt-23-379] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Background The early safety and efficacy of Castor branch stents have been demonstrated. However, the effect of aortic arch morphology on endovascular therapy remains an unresolved issue. This study aims to assess the impact of aortic arch morphology on the early outcomes of endovascular repair using Castor stent graft in patients who have acute type B aortic dissection involving the left subclavian artery (LSA). Methods This is a retrospective cohort study. From January 2019 to December 2021, forty-one patients scheduled for thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) of TBADs from Beijing Anzhen Hospital were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study and divided into two groups based on the length of the proximal landing zone left common carotid artery-LSA (PLZ LCCA-LSA), specifically the distance between the LCCA and the LSA (group A ≤10 mm and group B >10 mm). The study recorded technical success, mortality and aortic-related post-operative adverse events. Morphological indices were analyzed including the bird-beak configuration. The bird-beak configuration refers to the wedge-shaped gap between the undersurface of the endograft and the lesser curvature of the arch. The relationship between the risk of bird-beak configuration and PLZ was assessed with logistic regression analysis. Meanwhile, the relationship between the risk of aortic-related adverse events and bird-beak configuration was assessed with logistic regression analysis. Follow-up data were analyzed by Kaplan-Meier life table analysis. Results The study included 41 patients with a mean age of 63.1±9.2 years, of which 80.5% were male. 18 patients from group A and 23 patients from group B were included in the comparative analysis. There were no significant differences in aortic-related adverse events, bird-beak phenomenon and re-intervention between groups A and B in 30-day outcomes. Six-month outcomes: aortic-related adverse events and the bird-beak phenomenon were observed in 11 (26.8%) and 12 (29.3%) patients, respectively. There was a significant difference in the occurrence of aortic-related adverse events (P=0.036) and bird-beak phenomenon (P=0.002) between groups A and B. In comparison to group B, the aortic-related adverse event rate was significantly higher in group A, with event-free rates of 83.3%, 83.3%, and 72.2% at 1, 3, and 6 months, respectively (P=0.020). Multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed that PLZ LCCA-LSA length [odds ratio (OR) 0.79; 95% CI: 0.64 to 0.97; P=0.026] was significantly associated with the occurrence of the bird-beak configuration, and bird-beak (OR 17.19; 95% CI: 2.24 to 131.81; P=0.006) was a significant risk factor for aortic-related adverse events. Conclusions TEVAR with LSA revascularization has good early outcomes. However, it is more susceptible to aortic adverse events when the PLZ LCCA-LSA is less than 10 mm in length. This should be carefully considered, taking into account the risks and benefits.
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- Zhang Cheng
- Department of Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Interventional Center of Valvular Heart Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Cardiovascular Imaging, Miller Pavilion Desk J1-4, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Interventional Center of Valvular Heart Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Surgery, Tangshan Workers Hospital, Tangshan, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Li W, Shen Y, Yang C, Ye F, Liang Y, Cheng Z, Ou Y, Chen W, Chen Z, Zou L, Liu Y, Hu Y, Yan X, Jiang H. Identification of a novel ferroptosis-inducing micropeptide in bladder cancer. Cancer Lett 2024; 582:216515. [PMID: 38056687 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2023.216515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Bladder cancer (BC) is a common malignancy in males, and currently lacks ideal therapeutic approaches. Exploring emerging therapeutic targets from the perspective of endogenous peptides to improve the prognosis of bladder cancer patients holds promise. In this study, we have identified CTSGDP-13, a novel endogenous peptide, which demonstrates potential anti-cancer effects in BC. Our findings reveal that CTSGDP-13 can promote ferroptosis in BC cells, both in vitro and in vivo, leading to the inhibition of BC progression. Furthermore, we have identified TRIM25 as a downstream regulatory target of CTSGDP-13. The expression of TRIM25 is significantly upregulated in BC, and its inhibition of ferroptosis promotes BC progression. Mechanistic studies have shown that CTSGDP-13 promotes the ubiquitination and subsequent degradation of TRIM25 by disrupting its interaction with the deubiquitinase USP7. Further investigations indicate that CTSGDP-13 promotes ferroptosis in BC by regulating the USP7/TRIM25/KEAP1 axis. The elucidation of the functional mechanisms of natural CTSGDP-13 and TRIM25 holds promise in providing valuable therapeutic targets for BC diagnosis and treatment.
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- Weijian Li
- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Pediatric Urolith Center, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, China.
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Department of Urology, Jing'an District Central Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Wang G, Liu R, Yang Z, Liu W, Xu X, Zhang S, Cheng Z, Lv G, Xu C, Cai J, Pu Z. Enhanced simultaneous removal of phosphate and ammonium from swine wastewater using magnetic magnesium-loaded Chinese herbal medicine residues: Performance, mechanism, and resource utilization. Bioresour Technol 2024; 393:130103. [PMID: 38008222 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Magnetic magnesium (Mg)-loaded Chinese herbal medicine residues (MM-TCMRs) were fabricated to simultaneously remove and recover phosphate and ammonium from wastewater. The MM-TCMRs exhibited larger specific surfaces and rougher structures with massive spherical particles than those of original residues. They could be separated by adjusting the magnetic field. The phosphate and ammonium adsorption by MM-TCMRs were matched with the pseudo-second-order model, while the Langmuir model yielded the maximum adsorption capacities of 635.35 and 615.57 mg g-1, respectively. Struvite precipitation on the MM-TCMRs surface was the primary removal mechanism with electrostatic attraction, ligand exchange, intra-particle diffusion, and ion exchange also involved. The recyclability of MM-TCMRs confirmed their good structural stability. More importantly, the nutrient-loaded MM-TCMRs enhanced alfalfa growth and improved soil fertility in planting experiments. Collectively, the MM-TCMRs are promising candidates for nutrient removal and recovery from wastewater.
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- Guiyin Wang
- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Protection, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Agriculture and Rural Bureau of Xuyong County, Luzhou 646400, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Protection, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Protection, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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Dai J, Jiang H, Cheng Z, Li Y, Yang Z, Cheng C, Tang X. Genetic polymorphism of WNT9A is functionally associated with thumb osteoarthritis in the Chinese population. Adv Rheumatol 2024; 64:12. [PMID: 38287451 DOI: 10.1186/s42358-023-00337-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In a recent genome-wide association study, novel genetic variations of WNT9A were reported to be involved in the etiopathogenesis of thumb osteoarthritis (TOA) in Caucasians. Our purposes were to replicate the association of WNT9A with the development of TOA in the Chinese population and to further unveil the functional role of the risk variants. METHODS SNP rs11588850 of WNT9A were genotyped in 953 TOA patients and 1124 healthy controls. The differences of genotype and allele distributions between the patients and healthy controls were evaluated using the Chi-square test. Luciferase Reporter Assay was performed to investigate the influence of variant on the gene expression. RESULTS There was significantly lower frequency of genotype AA in TOA patients than in the controls 74.9% vs. 81.9%, p < 0.001). The frequency of allele A was remarkably lower in the patients than in the controls (86.3% vs. 90.5%, p < 0.001), with an odds ratio of 0.66 (95% CI = 0.54-0.80). Luciferase Reporter Assay showed that the construct containing mutant allele G of rs11588850 displayed 29.1% higher enhancer activity than the wild allele A construct (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Allele G of rs11588850 was associated with the increased risk of TOA possibly via up-regulation of WNT9A expression. Further functional analysis into the regulatory role of rs11588850 in WNT9A expression can shed new light on the genetic architecture of TOA.
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- Jian Dai
- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Postgraduate in Orthopedics Surgery, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Third People's Hospital of Jiujiang City, Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Stinson I, Li HH, Tsui MTK, Ku P, Ulus Y, Cheng Z, Lam HM. Tree foliage as a net accumulator of highly toxic methylmercury. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1757. [PMID: 38242950 PMCID: PMC10799008 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51469-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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Tree canopies are known to elevate atmospheric inputs of both mercury (Hg) and methylmercury (MeHg). While foliar uptake of gaseous Hg is well documented, little is known regarding the temporal dynamics and origins of MeHg in tree foliage, which represents typically less than 1% of total Hg in foliage. In this work, we examined the foliar total Hg and MeHg content by following the growth of five individual trees of American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) for one growing season (April-November, 2017) in North Carolina, USA. We show that similar to other studies foliar Hg content increased almost linearly over time, with daily accumulation rates ranging from 0.123 to 0.161 ng/g/day. However, not all trees showed linear increases of foliar MeHg content along the growing season; we found that 2 out of 5 trees showed elevated foliar MeHg content at the initial phase of the growing season but their MeHg content declined through early summer. However, foliar MeHg content among all 5 trees showed eventual increases through the end of the growing season, proving that foliage is a net accumulator of MeHg while foliar gain of biomass did not "dilute" MeHg content.
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- Idus Stinson
- Department of Biology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, 27402, USA
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China.
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- Department of Biology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, 27402, USA.
- School of Life Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China.
- Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- Department of Biology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, 27402, USA
- Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, 27402, USA
- Department of Environmental Studies, Davidson College, Davidson, NC, 28035, USA
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- School of Life Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Cheng Z, Huang B, Ma K, Miao Q, Yuan Y, Han X, Yang L, Zeng X, Yang F, Wang C, Lu Z, Deng H, Zhao J, Yu X, Pu C. Trajectories of social function in patients with first-episode schizophrenia: Analysis of data from a 10-year follow-up study. Asian J Psychiatr 2024; 91:103834. [PMID: 37988930 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2023.103834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with schizophrenia may have diverse functional outcomes. However, the long-term functional trajectories of patients with first-episode schizophrenia (FES) are unclear. METHODS We extracted data from the Chinese First-Episode Schizophrenia Trial, a 10-year prospective study of antipsychotic-naïve patients with FES. We applied K means cluster modelling to longitudinal data on the social function of patients with FES and examined associations of the empirically derived trajectories with baseline clinical characteristics of the 10-year follow-up. OUTCOMES Three distinct functional trajectories emerged: improving-favorable (39·3%), improving-poor (17·8%) and improving-stable (42·9%). All three trajectories demonstrated Personal and Social Performance (PSP) score improvement in the first six months. The improving-poor trajectory demonstrated PSP score decline during the second six months and thereafter, while PSP scores in the other two trajectories were mainly stable during the same period. Patients in the improving-favorable trajectory had higher baseline PSP scores than those in the improving-poor trajectory (OR=0·904 [0·852, 0·961], p < 0·05) and the improving-stable trajectory (OR=0·870 [0·825, 0·918], p < 0·001) and were more likely to be female than those in the improving-stable trajectory (OR=2·699 [1·030, 7·074], p < 0·05). CONCLUSIONS Patients with FES demonstrated varied long-term functional recovery profiles. The first year, especially the second half of the first year, is a key period for social function interventions that improve long-term functional outcomes. Male patients and patients with poor baseline function may particularly benefit from such interventions.
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- Zhang Cheng
- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Shandong Mental Health Center, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Peking University Clinical Research Institute, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Hui-Long-Guan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Anding Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Tongji Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Mental Health Institute, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China.
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China.
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Zhou C, Chen Z, Lv G, Xu C, Wang G, Zhang S, Yang Z, Cheng Z, Cai J, Li T, Pu Y, Pu Z, Qi X, Xiao G, Xu X. Optimization of the adsorption performance of herbal residues as lanthanide ion-modified carriers for phosphate by fly ash and its application. Chemosphere 2024; 348:140704. [PMID: 37979805 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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In order to mitigate the harmful effects of eutrophication in water bodies, the applications of lanthanum-modified materials for phosphate removal from wastewater have attracted much attention. Unlike conventional adsorbents, plant wastes usually have poor adsorption abilities and are difficult to be reused for desorption of phosphate due to their small pore sizes and ununiform loading of modified ions. In this paper, a composite adsorbent (LC-MM) was synthesized by hydrothermal treatment of waste traditional Chinese medical materials (MMs) with load of lanthanum carbonate and co-heating treatment with coal fly ash (CFA), which was applied to remove phosphate from water. The results showed that maximum adsorption capacity of LC-MM was 52 mg g-1, and the LC-MM showed appreciable adsorption capacity of phosphate for agricultural wastewater in the presence of complex interfering ions and for urban surface waters with low phosphate concentrations. Five adsorption-desorption cycles showed good reusability. The mechanism study showed that the La3+ ions were more uniformly distributed on the surface of the absorbents with the introduction of Fe3+, Al3+, Mg2+ and Ca2+ ions in CFA. The ligand exchange between phosphate and carbonate, the internal spherical complexation formed by lanthanum ion and phosphate, and surface chemical precipitation attachment are the main reasons why the adsorption capacity of LC-MM approached or even surpassed that of conventional lanthanum-modified adsorbents. In conclusions, this work proposed an effective method for the modification of plant materials.
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- Caigao Zhou
- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- Sichuan Keyuan Engineering Technology Testing Center Co., LTD, Chengdu, 611130, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, PR China.
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Cheng Z, Ye F, Liang Y, Xu C, Zhang Z, Ou Y, Chen X, Dai X, Mou Z, Li W, Chen Y, Zhou Q, Zou L, Mao S, Jiang H. Blood lipids, lipid-regulatory medications, and risk of bladder cancer: a Mendelian randomization study. Front Nutr 2023; 10:992608. [PMID: 38188874 PMCID: PMC10768687 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.992608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Background The influences of blood lipids and lipid-regulatory medications on the risk of bladder cancer have long been suspected, and previous findings remain controversial. We aimed to assess the causality between blood lipids or lipid-regulatory medications and bladder cancer susceptibility by means of a comprehensive Mendelian Randomization (MR) study. Methods Genetic proxies from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of four blood lipid traits and lipid-lowering variants in genes encoding the targets of lipid-regulatory medications were employed. The largest ever GWAS data of blood lipids and bladder cancer involving up to 440,546 and 205,771 individuals of European ancestry were extracted from UK Biobank and FinnGen Project Round 6, respectively. A two-sample bidirectional MR study was performed using the inverse variance weighted as the main method. The heterogeneity, horizontal pleiotropy, MR Steiger, and leave-one-out analyses were also conducted as sensitivity tests. Results There was indicative evidence that genetically predicted low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) affected bladder cancer susceptibility based on 146 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with an odds ratio (OR) of 0.776 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.625-0.965, p = 0.022). However, this result became non-significant after two SNPs that possibly drove the effect were removed as demonstrated by leave-one-out analysis. The reversed MR analysis suggested that bladder cancer could not affect serum lipid levels. No causal relationship was found between the lipid-lowering effect of lipid-regulatory medications (fibrates, probucol, statins, ezetimibe, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 [PCSK9] inhibitors, and evinacumab) and the risk of bladder cancer. No heterogeneity or pleiotropy was found (all p > 0.05). Conclusion This MR study revealed for the first time, using the most recent and comprehensive GWAS data to date, that genetically predicted total cholesterol (TC) and the lipid-lowering effect of lipid-regulatory medications had no causal association with bladder cancer susceptibility. We also verified claims from early studies that low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), LDL-C, and triglyceride (TG) are not related to bladder cancer susceptibility either. The current study indicated that lipid metabolism may not be as important in the tumorigenesis of bladder cancer as previously believed.
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- Zhang Cheng
- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Fudan Institute of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Yang F, Huo J, Cheng Z, Chen H, Shi Y. An Improved Mask R-CNN Micro-Crack Detection Model for the Surface of Metal Structural Parts. Sensors (Basel) 2023; 24:62. [PMID: 38202924 PMCID: PMC10780529 DOI: 10.3390/s24010062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Micro-crack detection is an essential task in critical equipment health monitoring. Accurate and timely detection of micro-cracks can ensure the healthy and stable service of equipment. Aiming at improving the low accuracy of the conventional target detection model during the task of detecting micro-cracks on the surface of metal structural parts, this paper built a micro-cracks dataset and explored a detection performance optimization method based on Mask R-CNN. Firstly, we improved the original FPN structure, adding a bottom-up feature fusion path to enhance the information utilization rate of the underlying feature layer. Secondly, we added the methods of deformable convolution kernel and attention mechanism to ResNet, which can improve the efficiency of feature extraction. Lastly, we modified the original loss function to optimize the network training effect and model convergence rate. The ablation comparison experiments shows that all the improvement schemes proposed in this paper have improved the performance of the original Mask R-CNN. The integration of all the improvement schemes can produce the most significant performance improvement effects in recognition, classification, and positioning simultaneously, thus proving the rationality and feasibility of the improved scheme in this paper.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; (F.Y.); (Z.C.); (H.C.); (Y.S.)
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Flynn J, Ahmadi MM, McFarland CT, Kubal MD, Taylor MA, Cheng Z, Torchia EC, Edwards MG. Crowdsourcing temporal transcriptomic coronavirus host infection data: Resources, guide, and novel insights. Biol Methods Protoc 2023; 8:bpad033. [PMID: 38107402 PMCID: PMC10723038 DOI: 10.1093/biomethods/bpad033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reawakened the need to rapidly understand the molecular etiologies, pandemic potential, and prospective treatments of infectious agents. The lack of existing data on SARS-CoV-2 hampered early attempts to treat severe forms of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) during the pandemic. This study coupled existing transcriptomic data from severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 1 (SARS-CoV-1) lung infection animal studies with crowdsourcing statistical approaches to derive temporal meta-signatures of host responses during early viral accumulation and subsequent clearance stages. Unsupervised and supervised machine learning approaches identified top dysregulated genes and potential biomarkers (e.g. CXCL10, BEX2, and ADM). Temporal meta-signatures revealed distinct gene expression programs with biological implications to a series of host responses underlying sustained Cxcl10 expression and Stat signaling. Cell cycle switched from G1/G0 phase genes, early in infection, to a G2/M gene signature during late infection that correlated with the enrichment of DNA damage response and repair genes. The SARS-CoV-1 meta-signatures were shown to closely emulate human SARS-CoV-2 host responses from emerging RNAseq, single cell, and proteomics data with early monocyte-macrophage activation followed by lymphocyte proliferation. The circulatory hormone adrenomedullin was observed as maximally elevated in elderly patients who died from COVID-19. Stage-specific correlations to compounds with potential to treat COVID-19 and future coronavirus infections were in part validated by a subset of twenty-four that are in clinical trials to treat COVID-19. This study represents a roadmap to leverage existing data in the public domain to derive novel molecular and biological insights and potential treatments to emerging human pathogens.
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- James Flynn
- Illumina Corporation, San Diego, CA 92122, United States
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- Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, United States
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- Bioinfo Solutions LLC, Parker, CO 80134, United States
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- Illumina Corporation, San Diego, CA 92122, United States
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- Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, United States
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Lei Y, Hou J, Fang C, Tian Y, Naidu R, Zhang J, Zhang X, Zeng Z, Cheng Z, He J, Tian D, Deng S, Shen F. Ultrasound-based advanced oxidation processes for landfill leachate treatment: Energy consumption, influences, mechanisms and perspectives. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2023; 263:115366. [PMID: 37573610 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) based on ultrasound (US) have attracted considerable attention in recent years due to its advantages in the degradation of landfill leachate. The review summarizes the existing treatment methods of leachate from lab-scale, compares their advantages and disadvantages by focusing on the degradation of emerging contaminants (ECs) in the leachate. Then the US-based AOPs are introduced emphatically, including their degradation mechanisms, influencing factors, energy consumption, further optimization methods as well as the possibility of field-scale application are systematically described. Moreover, this review also expounds on the advantages of dual-frequency US (DFUS) technology compared with single-frequency US, and a theoretically feasible DFUS process is proposed to treat ECs in the leachate. Finally, suggestions and prospects for US technologies in treating landfill leachate are put forward to aid future research on landfill leachate treatment. Meaningfully, this manuscript will provide reference values of US-based technologies in landfill leachate treatment for the practical use, facilitating the development of US-based AOPs in landfill leachate management and disposal.
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- Yongjia Lei
- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China; Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China.
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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Xiaolin X, Xiaozhi L, Guoping H, Hongwei L, Jinkuo G, Xiyun B, Zhen T, Xiaofang M, Yanxia L, Na X, Chunyan Z, Rui G, Kuan W, Cheng Z, Cuancuan W, Mingyong L, Xinping D. Overfit deep neural network for predicting drug-target interactions. iScience 2023; 26:107646. [PMID: 37680476 PMCID: PMC10480310 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107646] [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: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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Drug-target interactions (DTIs) prediction is an important step in drug discovery. As traditional biological experiments or high-throughput screening are high cost and time-consuming, many deep learning models have been developed. Overfitting must be avoided when training deep learning models. We propose a simple framework, called OverfitDTI, for DTI prediction. In OverfitDTI, a deep neural network (DNN) model is overfit to sufficiently learn the features of the chemical space of drugs and the biological space of targets. The weights of trained DNN model form an implicit representation of the nonlinear relationship between drugs and targets. Performance of OverfitDTI on three public datasets showed that the overfit DNN models fit the nonlinear relationship with high accuracy. We identified fifteen compounds that interacted with TEK, a receptor tyrosine kinase contributing to vascular homeostasis, and the predicted AT9283 and dorsomorphin were experimentally demonstrated as inhibitors of TEK in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs).
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- Xiao Xiaolin
- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Epigenetics for Organ Development of Premature Infants, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Central Laboratory, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Epigenetics for Organ Development of Premature Infants, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Central Laboratory, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Geriatrics Department, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Binhai New Area, Tianjin, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Tangshan Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Tangshan, Hebei, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Epigenetics for Organ Development of Premature Infants, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Epigenetics for Organ Development of Premature Infants, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Central Laboratory, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Deepwater Technology Research Institute, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Epigenetics for Organ Development of Premature Infants, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Central Laboratory, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Epigenetics for Organ Development of Premature Infants, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Central Laboratory, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Epigenetics for Organ Development of Premature Infants, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Central Laboratory, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Epigenetics for Organ Development of Premature Infants, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Central Laboratory, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Epigenetics for Organ Development of Premature Infants, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Epigenetics for Organ Development of Premature Infants, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Urology, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Epigenetics for Organ Development of Premature Infants, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin, China
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Antal CE, Oh TG, Aigner S, Luo EC, Yee BA, Campos T, Tiriac H, Rothamel KL, Cheng Z, Jiao H, Wang A, Hah N, Lenkiewicz E, Lumibao JC, Truitt ML, Estepa G, Banayo E, Bashi S, Esparza E, Munoz RM, Diedrich JK, Sodir NM, Mueller JR, Fraser CR, Borazanci E, Propper D, Von Hoff DD, Liddle C, Yu RT, Atkins AR, Han H, Lowy AM, Barrett MT, Engle DD, Evan GI, Yeo GW, Downes M, Evans RM. A super-enhancer-regulated RNA-binding protein cascade drives pancreatic cancer. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5195. [PMID: 37673892 PMCID: PMC10482938 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-40798-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a lethal malignancy in need of new therapeutic options. Using unbiased analyses of super-enhancers (SEs) as sentinels of core genes involved in cell-specific function, here we uncover a druggable SE-mediated RNA-binding protein (RBP) cascade that supports PDAC growth through enhanced mRNA translation. This cascade is driven by a SE associated with the RBP heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein F, which stabilizes protein arginine methyltransferase 1 (PRMT1) to, in turn, control the translational mediator ubiquitin-associated protein 2-like. All three of these genes and the regulatory SE are essential for PDAC growth and coordinately regulated by the Myc oncogene. In line with this, modulation of the RBP network by PRMT1 inhibition reveals a unique vulnerability in Myc-high PDAC patient organoids and markedly reduces tumor growth in male mice. Our study highlights a functional link between epigenetic regulation and mRNA translation and identifies components that comprise unexpected therapeutic targets for PDAC.
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- Corina E Antal
- Gene Expression Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
- Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
- Department of Pharmacology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Gene Expression Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
- Department of Oncology Science, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, 73117, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Rd, London, NW1 1AT, UK
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- Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Center for Epigenomics, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Center for Epigenomics, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Center for Epigenomics, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Gene Expression Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Regulatory Biology Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Gene Expression Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Gene Expression Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Gene Expression Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Gene Expression Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Molecular Medicine Division, Translational Genomics Research Institute, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
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- Mass Spectrometry Core for Proteomics and Metabolomics, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Rd, London, NW1 1AT, UK
- Genentech, Department of Translational Oncology, 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA, 94080, USA
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- HonorHealth Research Institute, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258, USA
- Scottsdale Pathology Associates, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, USA
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- Molecular Medicine Division, Translational Genomics Research Institute, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
- HonorHealth Research Institute, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258, USA
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- Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6BQ, USA
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- Molecular Medicine Division, Translational Genomics Research Institute, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
- HonorHealth Research Institute, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258, USA
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- Storr Liver Centre, Westmead Institute for Medical Research and Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
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- Gene Expression Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Gene Expression Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Molecular Medicine Division, Translational Genomics Research Institute, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
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- The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Rd, London, NW1 1AT, UK
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Molecular Medicine Division, Translational Genomics Research Institute, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
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- Regulatory Biology Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- The Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Rd, London, NW1 1AT, UK
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Sanford Stem Cell Institute, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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- Gene Expression Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA.
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- Gene Expression Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA.
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Cheng Z, Liu H, Chen Y, Zhu SL, Yang SW, Chen J. Two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging to assess the hazards of left ventricular function and ventricular wall motion disorders in children with pre-excitation syndrome and the efficacy of radiofrequency ablation treatment. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:7882-7890. [PMID: 37750616 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202309_33545] [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: 09/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Our study aimed at analyzing the echocardiographic multi-indicator evaluation of the risk of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW) on the left ventricular function and ventricular wall motion disorders, as well as the effect of radiofrequency ablation treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS The clinical data of 55 WPW patients treated with radiofrequency (RF) ablation at the Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University between January 2018 and December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed and included in the observation group, while other 50 healthy children were included in the control group during the same time. We analyzed the echocardiographic indices of the patients, assessed the effects of the disease on left ventricular myocardial function and ventricular wall motion disorders, and evaluated the effects of radiofrequency ablation treatment on the myocardium of the left ventricle. The echocardiographic parameters were analyzed to assess the effect of the disease on left ventricular myocardial function and ventricular wall dyskinesia. RESULTS Of the 55 patients with pre-excited syndrome, 20 had type A bypass and 35 had type B bypass. Ten patients had pre-excited dilated cardiomyopathy with significant enlargement of the left ventricular cavity, reduced left ventricular systolic function, and a significant impairment of ventricular wall motion; the other 5 patients had basal segmental septal motion incoordination. Compared to the control group, patients with left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) (42.9±5.0 mm vs. 39.2±3.0 mm), peak strain dispersion (PSD) (38.8±15.3 ms vs. 21.7±2.2 ms), maximum peak time difference (MPTD) (200.2±92.8 ms vs. 89.5±9.8 ms) and interventricular mechanical delay (IVMD) (36.2±13.7 ms vs. 21.2±2.1 ms) before RF ablation were increased. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) (57.1±9.1% vs. 65.9±2.6%), E/A (1.1±0.2 vs. 1.8±0.2) and global longitudinal strain (GLS) (-18.7±2.2% vs. -22.4±0.5%) decreased, with statistically significant differences (p<0.05). All 55 patients had a successful procedure, and all postoperative echocardiographic parameters were found to be improved, compared to the preoperative period. The results of the postoperative review after 3 months showed differences in E/A, PSD, MPTD, and IVMD compared to the healthy group, suggesting that left ventricular diastolic function and synchrony had not fully returned to normal. CONCLUSIONS Echocardiography can better evaluate myocardial motion and function in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and monitor the effect and progress of disease treatment, and has high clinical application value.
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- Z Cheng
- Department of Ultrasound, Nanjing Gaochun People's Hospital, Nanjing, China.
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Cheng Z, Little MW, Ferris C, Takeda H, Ingvartsen KL, Crowe MA, Wathes DC. Influence of the concentrate inclusion level in a grass silage-based diet on hepatic transcriptomic profiles in Holstein-Friesian dairy cows in early lactation. J Dairy Sci 2023; 106:S0022-0302(23)00376-4. [PMID: 37474362 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2022-22860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Excessive negative energy balance in early lactation is linked to an increased disease risk but may be mitigated by appropriate nutrition. The liver plays central roles in both metabolism and immunity. Hepatic transcriptomic profiles were compared between 3 dietary groups in each of 40 multiparous and 18 primiparous Holstein-Friesian cows offered isonitrogenous grass silage-based diets with different proportions of concentrates: (1) low concentrate (LC, 30% concentrate + 70% grass silage); (2) medium concentrate (MC, 50% concentrate + 50% grass silage), or (3) high concentrate (HC, 70% concentrate + 30% grass silage). Liver biopsies were taken from all cows at around 14 d in milk for RNA sequencing, and blood metabolites were measured. The sequencing data were analyzed separately for primiparous and multiparous cows using CLC Genomics Workbench V21 (Qiagen Digital Insights), focusing on comparisons between HC and LC groups. More differentially expressed genes (DEG) were seen between the primiparous cows receiving HC versus LC diets than for multiparous cows (597 vs. 497), with only 73 in common, indicating differential dietary responses. Multiparous cows receiving the HC diet had significantly higher circulating glucose and insulin-like growth factor-1 and lower urea than those receiving the LC diet. In response to HC, only the multiparous cows produced more milk. In these animals, bioinformatic analysis indicated expression changes in genes regulating fatty acid metabolism and biosynthesis (e.g., ACACA, ELOVL6, FADS2), increased cholesterol biosynthesis (e.g., CYP7A1, FDPS, HMGCR), downregulation in hepatic AA synthesis (e.g., GPT, GCLC, PSPH, SHMT2), and decreased expression of acute phase proteins (e.g., HP, LBP, SAA2). The primiparous cows on the HC diet also downregulated genes controlling AA metabolism and synthesis (e.g., CTH, GCLC, GOT1, ODC1, SHMT2) but showed higher expression of genes indicative of inflammation (e.g., CCDC80, IL1B, S100A8) and fibrosis (e.g., LOX, LUM, PLOD2). This potentially adverse response to a HC diet in physically immature animals warrants further investigation.
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- Z Cheng
- Department of Pathobiology and Population Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA, United Kingdom
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- Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Belfast BT9 5PX, United Kingdom
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- Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Belfast BT9 5PX, United Kingdom
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- Unit of Animal Genomics, GIGA Institute, University of Liège, B-4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, Aarhus University, DK-8830 Tjele, Denmark
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Department of Pathobiology and Population Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA, United Kingdom
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Lv T, Xu X, Lv G, Xu C, Wang G, Zhang S, Yang Z, Cheng Z, Cai J, Li T, Pu Y, Gan W, Pu Z, Xiao G. Green remediation of Ni, Zn, and Cu in an electroplating contaminated site by wood vinegar with optimization and risk assessment. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2023; 261:115108. [PMID: 37285674 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Wood vinegar (WV) is a renewable organic compound, possessing characteristics such as high oxygenated compound content and low negative impact on soil. Based on its weak acid properties and complexing ability to potentially toxic elements (PTEs), WV was used to leach Ni, Zn, and Cu contaminated soil in electroplating sites. In addition, the response surface methodology (RSM) based on the Box-Behnken design (BBD) was established to clarify the interaction between each single factor, and finally completed the risk assessment of the soil. The amounts of PTEs leached from the soil climbed with the increase of WV concentration, liquid-solid ratio, and leaching time, while they surged with the decrease of pH. Under optimal leaching circumstances (the concentration of WV= 100 %; washing time= 919 min; pH= 1.00), the removal rates of Ni, Zn, and Cu could reach 91.7 %, 57.8 %, and 65.0 %, respectively, and the WV-extracted PTEs were mainly from the Fe-Mn oxides fraction. After leaching, the Nemerow integrated pollution index (NIPI) decreased from an initial value of 7.08 (indicating severe pollution) to 0.450 (indicating no pollution). The potential ecological risk index (RI) dropped from 274 (medium level) to 39.1 (low level). Additionally, the potential carcinogenic risk (CR) values reduced by 93.9 % for both adults and children. The results revealed that the washing process significantly reduced the pollution level, potential ecological risk, and health risk. Coupled with FTIR and SEM-EDS analysis, the mechanism of WV removal of PTEs could be explained from three aspects: acid activation, H+ ion exchange, and functional group complexation. In summary, WV is an eco-friendly and high-efficiency leaching material for the remediation of PTEs polluted sites, which will maintain soil function and protect human health.
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- Tianying Lv
- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- Sichuan Keyuan Engineering Technology Testing Center Co., LTD, Chengdu 611130, China
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Fang D, Xian J, Chen G, Zhang Y, Qin H, Fu X, Lin L, Ai Y, Yang Z, Xu X, Yang Y, Cheng Z. Rapid Adaptation of Chimonobambusa opienensis Leaves to Crown-Thinning in Giant Panda Ecological Corridor, Niba Mountain. Plants (Basel) 2023; 12:plants12112109. [PMID: 37299088 DOI: 10.3390/plants12112109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Leaf traits reflect the ecological strategy in heterogeneous contexts and are widely used to explore the adaption of plant species to environmental change. However, the knowledge of short-term effect of canopy management on understorey plant leaf traits is still limited. Here, we studied the short-term effect of crown-thinning on the leaf morphological traits of bamboo (Chimonobambusa opienensis), an important understorey plant and staple food for the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) of Niba Mountain. Our treatments were two crown-thinnings (spruce plantation, CS, and deciduous broad-leaved forest, CB) and two controls (broad-leaved forest canopy, FC, and the bamboo grove of clearcutting, BC). The results showed that: the CS enhanced the annual leaf length, width, area, and thickness, CB decreased almost all annual leaf traits, and perennial leaf traits in CS and CB were the opposite. The log-transformed allometric relationships of length vs. width, biomass vs. area were significantly positive while those of specific leaf area vs. thickness were significantly negative, which varied largely in treatments and age. The leaf traits and allometric relationships suggested that the CS created a more suitable habitat for bamboo growth. This study highlighted that the understorey bamboo leaf traits could adapt the improved light environment induced by crown-thinning rapidly.
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- Di Fang
- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Forestry, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
- School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 201100, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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Ge F, Wan M, Cheng Z, Chen X, Chen Q, Qi Z. [Aloin inhibits gastric cancer cell proliferation and migration by suppressing the STAT3/HMGB1 signaling pathway]. Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao 2023; 43:702-709. [PMID: 37313810 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2023.05.04] [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: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the molecular mechanism underlying the inhibitory effect of aloin on the proliferation and migration of gastric cancer cells. METHODS Human gastric cancer MGC-803 cells treated with 100, 200 and 300 μg/mL aloin were examined for changes in cell viability, proliferation and migration abilities using CCK-8, EdU and Transwell assays. HMGB1 mRNA level in the cells was detected with RT-qPCR, and the protein expressions of HMGB1, cyclin B1, cyclin E1, E-cadherin, MMP-2, MMP-9 and p-STAT3 were determined using Western blotting. JASPAR database was used to predict the binding of STAT3 to HMGB1 promoter. In a BALB/c-Nu mouse model bearing subcutaneous MGC-803 cell xenograft, the effect of intraperitoneal injection of aloin (50 mg/kg) on tumor growth was observed. The protein expressions of HMGB1, cyclin B1, cyclin E1, E-cadherin, MMP-2, MMP-9 and p-STAT3 in the tumor tissue was examined using Western blotting, and tumor metastasis in the liver and lung tissues was detected using HE staining. RESULTS Treatment with aloin concentration-dependently inhibited the viability of MGC-803 cells (P < 0.05), significantly reduced the number of EdU-positive cells (P < 0.01), and attenuated the migration ability of the cells (P < 0.01). Aloin treatment dose-dependently down-regulated HMGB1 mRNA expression (P < 0.01), lowered the protein expressions of HMGB1, cyclin B1, cyclin E1, MMP-2, MMP-9 and p-STAT3, and up-regulated E-cadherin expression in MGC-803 cells. Prediction based on JASPAR database suggested that STAT3 could bind to the promoter region of HMGB1. In the tumor-bearing mice, aloin treatment significantly reduced the tumor size and weight (P < 0.01), lowered the protein expressions of cyclin B1, cyclin E1, MMP-2, MMP-9, HMGB1 and p-STAT3 and increased the expression of E-cadherin in the tumor tissue (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Aloin attenuates the proliferation and migration of gastric cancer cells by inhibiting the STAT3/HMGB1 signaling pathway.
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- F Ge
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Active Biological Macro-molecules, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
- School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Active Biological Macro-molecules, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
- School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Active Biological Macro-molecules, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Active Biological Macro-molecules, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Active Biological Macro-molecules, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
- Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Active Biological Macro-molecules, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
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Zhao X, Cheng Z, Zhang H, Guo Y, Zhao L, Zhang C, Ye P, Zhang K, Ma X, Wu Q. Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Inhibits the Progression of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Mice: The Earlier, the Better. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 2023:10.1007/s10557-023-07456-x. [PMID: 37145254 DOI: 10.1007/s10557-023-07456-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) has a cardiovascular protective effect by preventing abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) formation. However, it is unclear at what point the agent should be administered to achieve the optimal effect. In this study, we aimed to determine whether administering the GLP-1 receptor agonist liraglutide during the earlier stages would more efficiently inhibit AAA progression in mice. METHODS Depending on the group, mice were given a daily dose of 300 μg/kg liraglutide for 28 days at 7, 14, and 28 days after aneurysm induction. The morphology of the abdominal aorta was monitored using 7.0 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during the administration of liraglutide. After 28 days of administration, the AAA dilatation ratio was calculated, and histopathological examination was performed. Oxidative stress levels were evaluated by the expression of malondialdehyde (MDA) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). The inflammatory response was also evaluated. RESULTS Liraglutide treatment led to a decrease in AAA formation, including a reduction in abdominal aorta expansion, elastin degradation in the elastic laminae, and vascular inflammation caused by leukocyte infiltration. The expression of MDA and the activity of MMPs (MMP-2, MMP-9) also decreased. Notably, administering liraglutide during the early stages resulted in a significant reduction in the dilatation rate of the aortic wall, as well as in MDA expression, leukocyte infiltration, and MMP activity in the vascular wall. CONCLUSIONS The GLP-1 receptor agonist liraglutide was found to inhibit AAA progression in mice by exerting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, particularly during the early stages of AAA formation. Therefore, liraglutide may represent a potential pharmacological target for the treatment of AAA.
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- Department of Interventional therapy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 2 Anzhen Road, Beijing, China
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- Department of Interventional therapy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 2 Anzhen Road, Beijing, China
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- Department of Interventional therapy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 2 Anzhen Road, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
- Development and Related Diseases of Women and Children Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan, 610041, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 2 Anzhen Road, Beijing, China
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- Department of Interventional therapy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 2 Anzhen Road, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Development and Related Diseases of Women and Children Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan, 610041, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Interventional therapy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 2 Anzhen Road, Beijing, China.
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- Development and Related Diseases of Women and Children Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan, 610041, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
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Zheng C, Yang ZB, Xu XX, Cheng Z. Assessing the risk of human exposure to bioaccessible arsenic from total diet through market food consumption in Chengdu, China. Environ Geochem Health 2023; 45:2065-2076. [PMID: 35789313 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-022-01325-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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To assess the daily intake of total arsenic (tAs) and arsenic speciation and their potential health risks, different food groups, including vegetables, rice, meat, viscera, freshwater fish, and seafood from Chengdu, China were analyzed. The concentrations of tAs ranged from 41.3 to 1185 μg kg-1 with a median of 238 μg kg-1, and 26.0% of tAs in the food groups was of inorganic toxic form. The median concentration of As(V) in rice (184 ± 21.6 μg kg-1) was approximately 2 to 6 times higher than those in other food groups. The bioaccessible inorganic arsenic (iAs) concentrations of the food items obtained from the local markets of Chengdu ranged from 1.07 to 24.6 μg kg-1 (mean of 6.04 μg kg-1). Rice contributed toward the largest amount of daily iAs intake (66.2%). The mean daily iAs intake from vegetable, meat and viscera contributed 10.7%, 12.5% and 6.04% of total iAs intake, respectively. The actual concentration of arsenic in the food exposed to the human body depends on oral bioaccessible fraction. The oral bioaccessibility estimated daily intake (μg kg-1 bw d-1) of tAs and iAs for the residents of Chengdu was 0.32 and 0.16. Health risk assessments carried out based on bioaccessible iAs concentrations showed that the food items were safe for consumption from the iAs perspective.
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- Chao Zheng
- College of Environment Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environment Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environment Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environment Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China.
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Cao C, Xu X, Wang G, Yang Z, Cheng Z, Zhang S, Li T, Pu Y, Lv G, Xu C, Cai J, Zhou W, Li F, Pu Z, Li X. Characterization of ionic liquids removing heavy metals from electroplating sludge: Influencing factors, optimisation strategies and reaction mechanisms. Chemosphere 2023; 324:138309. [PMID: 36889480 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The disposal of electroplating sludge (ES) is a common concern of researchers. Currently, it is difficult to achieve effective fixation of heavy metals (HMs) using traditional ES treatment. As green and effective HMs removal agents, ionic liquids can be used for the disposal of ES. In this study, 1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazole hydrogen sulphate ([Bmim]HSO4) and 1-propyl sulphonic acid-3-methyl imidazole hydrogen sulphate ([PrSO3Hmim]HSO4) were used as washing solvents for the removal of Cr, Ni, and Cu from ES. In reaction with increased agent concentration, solid-liquid ratio, and duration, the amount of HMs eliminated from ES rises, whereas opposite patterns were shown in response to rising pH. The quadratic orthogonal regression optimisation analysis also revealed that the ideal washing specifications for [Bmim]HSO4 were 60 g L-1, 1:40, and 60 min, respectively, for agent concentration, solid-liquid ratio, and washing time, while those for [PrSO3Hmim]HSO4 were 60 g L-1, 1:35, and 60 min, respectively. Under the optimal experimental conditions, the Cr, Ni, and Cu removal efficiencies for [Bmim]HSO4 were 84.3, 78.6, and 89.7%, respectively, and those values for [PrSO3Hmim]HSO4 were 99.8, 90.1, and 91.3%, respectively. This was mainly attributed to that ionic liquids enhance metal desorption through acid solubilisation, chelation, and electrostatic attraction. Overall, ionic liquids are reliable washing reagents for ES contaminated by HMs.
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- Chenchen Cao
- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 611130, China.
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- Environmental Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, China
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Cao C, Yu J, Xu X, Li F, Yang Z, Wang G, Zhang S, Cheng Z, Li T, Pu Y, Xian J, Yang Y, Pu Z. A review on fabricating functional materials by electroplating sludge: process characteristics and outlook. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:64827-64844. [PMID: 37093385 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26934-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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As the end product of the electroplating industry, electroplating sludge (ES) has a huge annual output and an abundant heavy metal (HM). The effective disposal of ES is attracting increasing attention. Currently, the widely used ES disposal methods (e.g. landfill and incineration) make it difficult to effectively control of HMs and synchronously utilise metal resources, leading to a waste of metal resources, HMs migration, and potential harm to the environment and human health. Therefore, techniques to limit HMs release into the environment and promote the efficient utilisation of metal resources contained within ES are of great interest. Based on these requirements, material reuse is a great potential means of ES management. This review presents an overview of the process flows, principles and feasibilities of the methods employed for the material reuse of ES. Several approaches have been investigated to date, including (1) additions in building materials, (2) application in pigment production, and (3) production of special functional materials. However, these three methods vary in their treatment scales, property requirements, ability to control HMs, and degree of utilisation of metal resources in ES. Currently, the safety of products and costs are not paid enough attention, and the large-scale disposal of HMs is not concordant with the effective management of HMs. Accordingly, this study proposes a holistic sustainable materialised reuse pattern of ES, which combines the scale and efficiency of sludge disposal and pays attention to the safety of products and the cost of transformation process for commercial application.
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- Chenchen Cao
- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- School of Geography and Tourism, Key Laboratory of Earth Surface Processes and Regional Response in the Yangtze-Huaihe River Basin, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, 241003, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China.
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 611130, China.
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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Zhou T, Pu C, Huang Z, Gao T, Zhou E, Zheng Y, Zhang D, Huang B, Cheng Z, Shi C, Yu X. Weight changes following treatment with aripiprazole, risperidone and olanzapine: A 12-month study of first-episode schizophrenia patients in China. Asian J Psychiatr 2023; 84:103594. [PMID: 37094459 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2023.103594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess weight changes following antipsychotic treatment in first-episode schizophrenia (FES) patients and make a comparison of aripiprazole, risperidone and olanzapine. Predictors for long-term clinically relevant weight gain (CRW, ≥7%) were examined. METHODS We carried out a second analysis of data from the Chinese First-Episode Schizophrenia Trial. Repeated measures general linear model (GLM) statistics were used to compare body weight at each follow-up point (month of 1, 2, 3, 6, 9and 12). Logistic regression models were constructed to evaluate possible predictors for CRW. RESULTS Body weight increased with an average rate of 0.93 % per month, with the fastest growth rate occurring in first 3 months. CRW was observed in 79 % of patients. Participants from olanzapine group showed significantly higher weight gain than risperidone group and aripiprozole group. Repeated measures GLM revealed a significant main effect of time (p < 0.001) and asignificant time*group interaction was revealed (p < 0.001), while the between-subject group effect was not statistically significant (p = 0.272). Multivariate logistic regressionmodel showed that with smaller baseline BMI (OR = 1.33, p < 0.001), with a family history of mental disorder (OR = 5.08, p = 0.004), receiving olanzapine (OR = 2.35, p = 0.001), and CRW at first-month (OR = 4.29, p = 0.032) were independent predictors for first-year CRW. CONCLUSION Antipsychotics are associated with a clinically significant weight gain in FES patients, which occurs mostly in first 3 months. Aripiprazole might not be an ideal choice in terms of long-term metabolic side-effects. Early and close metabolic monitoring should accompany antipsychotic prescription.
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- Tianhang Zhou
- Clinical Research Center, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Clinical Research Center, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China.
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Xu CL, Luo Y, Liu S, Wang G, Chen C, Lv G, Cheng Z, Yang Z, Xu X, Cai J, Zhang X, Yang G, Wu J, Zhang S. Dual Superlyophobic Materials for Under-Liquid Microfluid Manipulation, Immiscible Solvent Separation, and CO 2 Blockage. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:19761-19772. [PMID: 37022321 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Oily water purification, immiscible solvent separation, sensitive microreaction, and CO2 blockage are of great interest because of their importance for the environment and demands of controllable microreactions. However, one specific material that can meet all the requirements has yet to be reported. Herein, we developed a simple environment-benign method to prepare specific dual superlyophobic materials to solve the problems mentioned earlier. The dual superlyophobic materials can maintain their dual superoleophobicity in various oil/water systems, and no additional surface modifications were required when the oil/water system was changed. Moreover, the materials can be used to separate oil/water mixtures with separation efficiencies greater than 99.50% even after 40 separation cycles and separate immiscible organic solvents with efficiencies over than 99.25% after 20 cycles. Separations of meal waste oily water at 60 °C and crude oil/water were also successfully performed. The materials can be further applied to manipulate and block CO2 bubbles under liquid. The materials can also act as a platform for microdrop manipulation/microreaction under liquid.
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- Chang-Lian Xu
- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu Campus, 211 Huimin Road, Chengdu 611130, China
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Cheng Z, Pu J, Wu W. Closure of patent foramen ovale after surgery with atrial septal defect occluder accompanied by Marfan syndrome. Eur Heart J 2023; 44:1840. [PMID: 36998208 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehad159] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
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- Zhang Cheng
- Department of Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100029, China
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- Interventional Center of Valvular Heart Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, 2 Anzhen Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, China
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- Interventional Center of Valvular Heart Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, 2 Anzhen Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, China
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Xie J, Xu X, Zhang S, Yang Z, Wang G, Li T, Pu Y, Zhou W, Xu C, Lv G, Cheng Z, Xian J, Pu Z. Activation and tolerance of Siegesbeckia Orientalis L. rhizosphere to Cd stress. Front Plant Sci 2023; 14:1145012. [PMID: 37035082 PMCID: PMC10081161 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1145012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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This experiment investigated the changes of rhizosphere soil microenvironment for hyperaccumulation-soil system under Cd stress in order to reveal the mechanism of hyperaccumulation and tolerance. Thus, Cd fractions, chemical compositions, and biochemical characteristics in rhizosphere soil of Siegesbeckia orientalis L. under Cd stress conditions of 0, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 mg kg-1 were investigated through a root bag experiment, respectively. As a result, Cd induced the acidification of S. orientalis rhizosphere soil, and promoted the accumulation of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and readily oxidizable organic carbon (ROC), which increased by 28.39% and 6.98% at the maximum compared with control. The percentage of labile Cd (acid-soluble and reducible Cd) in soil solution increased significantly (P < 0.05) from 31.87% to 64.60% and from 26.00% to 34.49%, respectively. In addition, rhizosphere microenvironment can alleviate the inhibition of Cd on soil microorganisms and enzymes compare with bulk soils. Under medium and low concentrations of Cd, the rhizosphere soil microbial biomass carbon (MBC), basal respiration, ammonification and nitrification were significantly increased (P < 0.05), and the activities of key enzymes were not significantly inhibited. This suggests that pH reduction and organic carbon (DOC and ROC) accumulation increase the bioavailability of Cd and may have contributed to Cd accumulation in S. orientalis. Moreover, microorganisms and enzymes in rhizosphere soils can enhance S. orientalis tolerance to Cd, alleviating the nutrient imbalance and toxicity caused by Cd pollution. This study revealed the changes of physicochemical and biochemical properties of rhizosphere soil under Cd stress. Rhizosphere soil acidification and organic carbon accumulation are key factors promoting Cd activation, and microorganisms and enzymes are the responses of Cd tolerance.
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- Jianyu Xie
- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Soil Environment Protection of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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Cheng Z, Liu Y, Ma X. Comparative Analysis of Endovascular Repair of Single-Branched Stent-Graft and Hybrid Procedure for Patients With Type B Acute Aortic Dissection Involving the Left Subclavian Artery. J Endovasc Ther 2023:15266028221149920. [PMID: 36945730 DOI: 10.1177/15266028221149920] [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] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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PURPOSE Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) with left subclavian artery (LSA) revascularization has been used in patients with type B aortic dissection (TBAD), with inadequate proximal landing zone (PLZ). The outcomes of comparisons between TEVAR and hybrid procedure on patients with TBAD, with inadequate PLZ, are rarely reported. This study sought to compare and clarify the early and midterm outcomes between TEVAR and hybrid procedure in patients with TBAD, with inadequate PLZ. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between January 2019 and December 2021, 93 patients with TBAD, with inadequate PLZ, who underwent TEVAR or hybrid procedure, were retrospectively evaluated in Beijing Anzhen hospital. Demographics, comorbidities, preoperative imaging features, periprocedural details, and follow-up outcomes were analyzed. Survival was analyzed according to Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS TEVAR procedures were performed on 41 patients (TEVAR group) and hybrid procedures on 52 patients (hybrid group). Early events, 30 day mortality, and all-cause mortality, were not significantly different between the 2 groups. However, patients receiving TEVAR had significantly shorter procedure time (p<0.001), hospital stay (p<0.001), and intensive care unit (ICU) stay (p=0.001) compared with those in the hybrid group. Patients receiving TEVAR had significantly lower midterm events (p=0.014) and re-intervention (p=0.015) compared with those in the hybrid group. CONCLUSION The study indicated that TEVAR with LSA revascularization for TBAD with inadequate PLZ is associated with a trend toward lower rates of midterm events, while the early and midterm mortalities were comparable with those in hybrid procedure. CLINICAL IMPACT This study is novel as it compared the outcomes between thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) and hybrid procedure in patients with type B aortic dissection (TBAD), with inadequate proximal landing zone, which has been rarely reported previously. We believe that our study makes a significant contribution to the literature because it is clinically relevant as it demonstrated that TEVAR with left subclavian artery (LSA) revascularization for TBAD with inadequate proximal landing zone is associated with a trend toward lower rates of mid-term events, while the early and mid-term mortalities were comparable with those in the hybrid procedure.
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- Zhang Cheng
- Department of Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Wang G, Yang Y, Xu X, Zhang S, Yang Z, Cheng Z, Xian J, Li T, Pu Y, Zhou W, Xiang G, Pu Z. Rape Straw Supported FeS Nanoparticles with Encapsulated Structure as Peroxymonosulfate and Hydrogen Peroxide Activators for Enhanced Oxytetracycline Degradation. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062771. [PMID: 36985744 PMCID: PMC10053016 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062771] [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: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Iron-based catalysts with high load content of iron sulfide (FeS) were commonly peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) activators to degrade organic pollutants but limited catalytic efficiency and increased risk of ferrous ion leaching restricted their use. Meanwhile, various biomass materials such as straw, peel, and branch have been extensively prepared into biochar for mechanical support for iron-based catalysts; however, the preparation process of biochar was energy-intensive. In this study, FeS nanoparticles modified rape straw composites (RS-FeS) encapsulated with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (RS-EDTA-FeS) were successfully presented by in-situ synthesis method for efficiently activating PMS and H2O2 to degrade oxytetracycline (OTC), which was economical and environmentally friendly. The results showed that the modified rape straw can remove OTC efficiently, and the addition of EDTA also significantly enhanced the stability and the reusability of the catalyst. In addition, EDTA also promoted the activation of H2O2 at neutral pH. The OTC degradation efficiency of the two catalysts by PMS was faster than that of H2O2, but H2O2 had a stronger ability to remove OTC than PMS. The highest OTC removal efficiency of RS-FeS and RS-EDTA-FeS were 87.51 and 81.15%. O2•- and 1O2 were the major reactive oxidative species (ROS) in the PMS system. Furthermore, compared with RS-FeS, the addition of EDTA inhabited the generation of O2•- in the PMS system. Instead, O2•- and •OH were the major ROS in the H2O2 system, but 1O2 was also identified in RS-FeS/H2O2 system. RS-EDTA-FeS showed a trend of rising first and then decreasing in recycle test. Instead, the removal rate of OTC by RS-FeS decreased significantly with the increase in reuse times. In the actual wastewater test, the TOC removal of two catalysts active by H2O2 was better than PMS, which was consistent with the test results of OTC, indicating that the two catalysts have application value in the removal of organic pollutants in actual wastewater. This study directly used plant materials as catalysts and omits the preparation process of biochar, greatly reduces the preparation cost and secondary pollution of catalysts, and provides theoretical support for the deepening of advanced oxidation technology.
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- Guiyin Wang
- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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Jin L, Feng P, Cheng Z, Wang D. Effect of biodegrading polyethylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride on the growth and development of yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) larvae. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:37118-37126. [PMID: 36571680 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24957-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L.) larvae can depolymerize and degrade polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In this study, mealworms were utilized to biodegrade PE, PS, and PVC. Additionally, the effects of plastic degradation on the growth and development of yellow mealworm larvae were investigated by investigating the physiological indices and nutritional components of the larvae after plastic degradation. The results showed that degradation of plastics (PS, PE, and PVC) was promoted at a feeding amount of 0.50 g. However, the degradation of PVC at this concentration increased the mortality of yellow mealworms. In contrast, the degradation of a small amount of PS (0.10 g) promoted the nutritional value of crude protein (45.7 ± 2.08%) and phosphorus (1.23 ± 0.04%), had a lower larval mortality rate (7.90 ± 1.10%), and thus did not have a significant effect on the growth and development of yellow mealworms.
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- Ling Jin
- Daqing Branch, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Daqing, 163316, China
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- Daqing Branch, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Daqing, 163316, China
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- College of Environment Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- Daqing Branch, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Daqing, 163316, China.
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Gao M, Yang ZB, Xu XX, Xian JR, Yang YX, Yang S, Man YB, Cheng Z. Using fly larvae to convert food waste for growing Oujiang color common carps: health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:43496-43504. [PMID: 36656472 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25372-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The present study used Chrysomya megacephala larvae (CML) to transform food waste into safe and high-quality fish feed to substitute fish meal as a source of protein for growing Oujiang color common carps followed by a human health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The results showed the ∑PAH concentration in the CML fed with food waste ranged from 50 to 370 μg kg-1, and the most abundant PAH compound in the CML was BaP, contributing 59-84% of ∑PAHs. The Pearson correlation analysis results indicated no correlation between the ∑PAH concentrations and the culture substrate ratio (p > 0.05). Concentrations of BaP in the CML decreased with the increase of breeding density (p < 0.01). The residues as organic fertilizers have no potential ecological risk for PAHs. The biotransformed larva meal was used to partially or completely replace the fish meal as supplementary protein in the experimental feeds (T0, 0%; T50, 50%; T100, 100%). No significant difference (p < 0.05) of survival rate, lipid, and protein content in Oujiang color common carp was noted among T0, T50, and T100 fish feeds. Concentrations of ∑PAHs in Oujiang color common carp fed with the CML fish feeds all met the food safety standards in the European Union (EU). Furthermore, the consumption of Oujiang color common carps fed with the CML feed does not pose any health risks of PAHs for humans.
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- Meng Gao
- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Environment, Education and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, Consortium on Health, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China.
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Zhao LL, Liao L, Yan HX, Tang XH, He K, Liu Q, Luo J, Du ZJ, Chen SY, Zhang X, Cheng Z, Yang S. Physiological responses to acute hypoxia in the liver of largemouth bass by alteration of mitochondrial function and Ca 2+ exchange. Aquat Toxicol 2023; 256:106436. [PMID: 36822139 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Oxygen is a critical factor for most organisms and this is especially true for aquatic animals. Unfortunately, high-density aquaculture farming practices and environmental degradation will inevitably lead to hypoxic stress in fishes such as largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). Thus, characterizing the physiological responses during acute hypoxia exposure is extremely important for understanding the adaptation mechanisms of largemouth bass to hypoxia. The present study aimed to investigate mitochondrial function and Ca2+ exchange in largemouth bass under hypoxic conditions. Largemouth bass were subjected to hypoxia (1.2 ± 0.2 mg/L) for 24 h Liver mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) parameters were analyzed. We used Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) to further elucidate the pattern of energy metabolism. Changes of Ca2+ concentrations were observed in primary hepatocytes of largemouth bass under hypoxic conditions. Our results indicate that the morphology and function of the mitochondria and ER were altered under hypoxia. First, the occurrence of autophagy was accompanied by reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and electron transport chain (ETC) activity modulation under hypoxia. Second, hypoxia enhanced mitochondrial fusion and fission, mitochondrial biosynthesis, and ER quality control in the early stages of hypoxic stress (before 8 h). Third, hypoxia modulated tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle flux and caused the accumulation of TCA intermediate metabolites (citric acid and oxoglutaric acid). Additionally, Ca2+ efflux in the ER was observed., and the genes for Ca2+ transporters presented high expression levels in cellular and mitochondrial membranes. Collectively, the above physiological responses of the mitochondria and ER contributed to maintaining energy production to withstand the hypoxic stress in largemouth bass. These results provide novel insights into the physiological and metabolic changes in largemouth bass under hypoxic conditions.
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- Liu Lan Zhao
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
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Peng RJ, Zheng C, Yang ZB, Xu XX, Wong MH, Man YB, Cheng Z. Selenium toxicity and bioaccumulation in selenium-enriched fly (Chrysomya megacephala) maggots. Environ Geochem Health 2023:10.1007/s10653-023-01511-0. [PMID: 36828971 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-023-01511-0] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for human health, and as a potential animal feed, the Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) fly is rich in protein and fat. By using different concentrations of sodium selenite (0, 30, 50, 70 mg kg-1), the possibility of biological Se enrichment in C. megacephala (Fabricius) maggots (CMMs) was investigated. The accumulation, Se speciation, enzymatic activity, and concentrations of copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), and cadmium (Cd) in the maggots were also determined. Transcriptomics was also used to investigate the mechanism of the Se response to CMM genes. The results showed that the CMMs had a survival rate of > 80% at Se exposure concentrations ranging from 0 to 100 mg kg-1. The optimal concentration of sodium selenite for CMM growth was 50 mg kg-1, and the weight, protein content, and total Se accumulation of the larvae (10.8 g, 53.5%, and 72.6 ± 3.36 mg kg-1 (DW), respectively) were considerably higher than the control and other exposure doses (p < 0.05). In addition, Se improved the ability of maggots to absorb Cu and Zn, decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) and lipid peroxidation, but improved the antioxidant activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPX). Furthermore, Se negatively affected the absorption of Cd and Cr. According to the transcriptomic findings, Se supplementation can boost protein synthesis and control both antioxidant and non-antioxidant enzyme activity in CMMs. Therefore, our findings showed that Se-enriched CMMs may counteract the toxicity of Cd and Cr, and Se is an effective supplement for improving the consumption safety of cultured animals fed containing CMMs.
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- Rui Jie Peng
- College of Environmental Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Environmental Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), Department of Science and Environment Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), Department of Science and Environment Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- College of Environmental Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China.
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Liu Q, Wang H, Ge J, Li L, Luo J, He K, Yan H, Zhang X, Tahir R, Luo W, Chen S, Cheng Z, Zhao L, Yang S. Chronic hypoxia and Cu 2+ exposure induce gill remodeling of largemouth bass through endoplasmic reticulum stress, mitochondrial damage and apoptosis. Aquat Toxicol 2023; 255:106373. [PMID: 36630844 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Hypoxia and Cu2+ pollution often occur simultaneously in aquatic ecosystems and jointly affect physiology of fish. As the respiratory and ion exchange tissue of fish, how gill responds to the stress induced by these two abiotic environmental factors is still unclear. We have conducted a study by exposing largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) to hypoxia (2.0 mg·L-1) and/or Cu2+ (0.5 mg·L-1) for 28 days to answer this question. We subsequently studied respiratory rate, Cu2+ transport, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, mitochondrial damage, and morphology in gill tissue on day 7, 14, 21 and 28. We found that hypoxia exposure increased the respiratory rate of largemouth bass, reflecting the response of largemouth bass to cope with hypoxia. Of note, Cu2+ entered gill by specifically binding to CTR1 and its accumulation dramatically in gill disrupted the response of largemouth bass to hypoxia. Hypoxia and/or Cu2+ exposure led to ER stress and mitochondrial damage in gills of largemouth bass. ER stress and mitochondrial damage induced apoptosis by activating caspase-8 and caspase-9 signaling pathways, respectively. Apoptosis induced by hypoxia and Cu2+ exposure had a positive and synergistic effect on gill remodeling by reducing interlamellar cell masses. In addition, Cu2+ exposure induced hypoxia-like remodeling to gill morphology through mechanisms similar to hypoxia exposure. Most of gene expression changed mainly within 21 days and recovered to the control level on day 28, reflecting the acclimation of largemouth bass to hypoxia and/or Cu2+ exposure at gene expression level. Overall, our research suggests that chronic hypoxia and Cu2+ exposure could induce gill remodeling of largemouth bass through ER stress, mitochondrial damage and apoptosis. The outcomes could provide an insight for fish environmental adaptation and environmental toxicology.
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- Qiao Liu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
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He J, Jiang Z, Fu X, Ni F, Shen F, Zhang S, Cheng Z, Lei Y, Zhang Y, He Y. Unveiling interactions of norfloxacin with microplastic in surface water by 2D FTIR correlation spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2023; 251:114521. [PMID: 36641864 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) has shown adsorption of hydrophilic organic matters (HOMs) in aqueous environments. However, it is still difficult to predict the adsorption behaviors of HOMs by different MPs, especially in authentic water systems. In this study, the adsorption behaviors and mechanisms of norfloxacin (NOR) onto polyamide (PA) MPs were investigated in both simulated and real surface water. The results showed that the adsorption equilibrium of NOR by PA in simulated surface water could be achieved within 15 h, while the adsorption rate of NOR in real surface was slowed down, with the equilibrium time of 25 h. Pseudo-second-order model could well describe the adsorption kinetics data. The experimental maximum adsorption capacity of NOR on PA in real surface water (e. g. 132.54 ug/g) was dramatically reduced by 37.5 % compared with that in simulated surface water (e. g. 212.25 ug/g), and the adsorption isotherm would obey Freundlich model. Besides, the leaching of NOR from the surface of PA could occur obviously at acidic environment. Furthermore, the salinity and natural organic matter exhibited significantly adverse effects on the NOR adsorption. Finally, the results of 2D Fourier transform infrared correlation spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy indicated that the electrostatic, H-bond and van der Waals interactions were involved in the adsorption. More importantly, the sequential functional groups in the adsorption process followed the orders: 1638 (CO) > 1542 amide II (-NH-CO) > 717 (CH2) > 1445 (CO) > 973 amide IV (CONH). This study could provide an insight into the interactions between PA and NOR in different water environments.
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- Jinsong He
- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China; College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China; College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China; College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China; College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China; College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China; College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China; College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China; College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China; College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, People's Republic of China.
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Cheng Z, Hu N. Influence of Agriculture M(i) Services on Rice Planting Costs on Chinese Family Farms. International Journal of Information Technology and Web Engineering 2023. [DOI: 10.4018/ijitwe.316879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Through a questionnaire survey on family farms in Chongqing, Shaanxi, Henan, Liaoning, and other provinces and cities, the authors compared and analyzed the factor importance ranking results of three models—multiple linear regression, SNA social network, and multi-layer perceptron neural network—indicating that different research methods have different calculation results. The results are similar and consistent, and the role of agricultural mechanization and informatization services in the three stages of rice planting—harvesting, plowing, and sowing—is significant. The high use of agricultural machinery services during the harvesting, tillage, and sowing stages of rice planting can reduce the cost of rice planting on family farms.
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- Zhang Cheng
- School of Economics and Finance, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, China
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Zhou Q, Pu CC, Huang BJ, Miao Q, Zhou TH, Cheng Z, Gao TQ, Shi C, Yu X. Optimal cutoff scores of the Chinese version of 15-item negative symptom assessment that indicate prominent negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1154459. [PMID: 37139322 PMCID: PMC10149848 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1154459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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Objective The Chinese version of 15-item negative symptom assessment (NSA-15) is an instrument with a three-factor structure specifically validated for assessing negative symptoms of schizophrenia. To provide a reference for future practical applications in the recognition of schizophrenia patients with negative symptoms, this study aimed to determine an appropriate NSA-15 cutoff score regarding negative symptoms to identify prominent negative symptoms (PNS). Methods A total of 199 participants with schizophrenia were recruited and divided into the PNS group (n = 79) and non-PNS group (n = 120) according to scale for assessment of negative symptoms (SANS) scores. Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to determine the optimal NSA-15 cutoff score for identifying PNS. Results The optimal cutoff NSA-15 score for identifying PNS was 40. Communication, emotion and motivation factors in the NSA-15 had cutoffs of 13, 6, and 16, respectively. The communication factor score had slightly better discrimination than scores on the other two factors. The discriminant ability of the global rating of the NSA-15 was not as good as that of the NSA-15 total score (area under the curve (AUC): 0.873 vs. 0.944). Conclusion The optimal NSA-15 cutoff scores for identifying PNS in schizophrenia were determined in this study. The NSA-15 provides a convenient and easy-to-use assessment for identifying patients with PNS in Chinese clinical situations. The communication factor of the NSA-15 also has excellent discrimination.
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- Qi Zhou
- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Mental Health, Beijing, China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Mental Health, Beijing, China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Mental Health, Beijing, China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Shandong Mental Health Center, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Mental Health, Beijing, China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Mental Health, Beijing, China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Mental Health, Beijing, China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Mental Health, Beijing, China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Chuan Shi, ; Xin Yu,
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- Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Mental Health, Beijing, China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Chuan Shi, ; Xin Yu,
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Ma T, Peng C, Wu D, Yang S, Ji L, Cheng Z, Gao C. Immune-based prognostic biomarkers associated with metastasis of osteosarcoma. Gen Physiol Biophys 2023; 42:1-12. [PMID: 36705300 DOI: 10.4149/gpb_2022050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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This study aimed to identify immune-based prognostic biomarkers associated with metastasis of osteosarcoma. Based on the GEO and TCGA databases, 437 differentially expressed genes were screened between primary and metastatic osteosarcoma. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) revealed 496 genes in turquoise module which had the highest correlation with osteosarcoma metastasis. Within these two group genes, 122 common genes involved in osteosarcoma metastasis were identified. These genes were enriched in chemokine activity, chemokine receptor binding, TNF signaling pathway, etc. Survival analysis revealed 8 prognostic genes (ANK3, EGR1, FBP1, FOS, KIFC3, MAOB, ISLR and MFAP4) from the 122 genes. RT-qPCR showed that all of these eight genes were differentially expressed between 143B and MNNG/HOS Cl cells. Various infiltrating immune cells showed significant differences between primary and metastatic osteosarcoma. Expression of all the 8 prognostic genes was correlated with infiltration abundance of multiple immune cells, such as follicular helper T cells, activated dendritic cells. In addition, 10 microRNAs and 7 transcription factors that targeted these prognostic genes were predicted. In conclusion, 8 immune-based prognostic genes associated with osteosarcoma metastasis were identified.
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- Teng Ma
- Department of Spine Surgery, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Huang ZL, Yang ZB, Xu XX, Lei YJ, He JS, Yang S, Wong MH, Man YB, Cheng Z. Health risk assessment of mercury in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed housefly maggots. Sci Total Environ 2022; 852:158164. [PMID: 36055489 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The bioaccumulation of total mercury (THg) and methylmercury (MeHg) by housefly maggots (HM) during the conversion of food waste (vegetables and meat (VM) and rice waste) under various waste feed ratios were investigated. Subsequently, Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) were fed with the commercial feed, commercial dried HM, dried HM, and fresh HM, followed by a human health risk assessment of Hg via fish consumption. The THg concentrations of HM fed with food waste ranged from 39.5 to 100 μg kg-1 ww. Concentrations of MeHg in the maggots fed with 100 % vegetables and meat (VM) waste (13.7 ± 1.12 μg kg-1 ww) was significantly higher than that fed with other mixed ratios of rice waste and VM waste (p<0.05). Concentrations of MeHg were positively correlated with the weight and lipid content of houseflies (p<0.05). THg and MeHg concentrations in tilapia fed with the converted HM (dried and fresh HM) were 22.5 ± 6.50 μg kg-1 ww and 2.43 ± 0.36 μg kg-1 ww, respectively. There was no significant difference in MeHg between tilapia fed the four experiment diets (p>0.05). Health risk assessment results indicated that mercury in tilapia fed the food waste-grown HM did not pose potential health risks to humans (target hazard quotient < 1). In conclusion, HM could convert food waste into high-quality and safe fish feeds for cultivating tilapia.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zhong-Li Huang
- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
| | - Xiao-Xun Xu
- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
| | - Yong-Jia Lei
- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
| | - Jin-Song He
- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
| | - Song Yang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China.
| | - Zhang Cheng
- College of Environment, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
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