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PLoS One ; 19(9): e0310830, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39302918

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AIM: Utilizing a combination of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and anatomical techniques for the volumetric assessment of the eyeball and its constituents in Bama Miniature Pigs, New Zealand rabbits, and Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats. METHOD: Six Bama Miniature pigs, New Zealand rabbits, and SD rats were enrolled in the study. Micro-CT and gross volumetric estimation of ocular volume were employed to acquire data on ocular volume, anterior chamber volume, lens volume, and vitreous cavity volume for each eye. RESULTS: The eyeball volume of pigs ranges from approximately 5.36 ± 0.27 to 5.55 ± 0.28 ml, the lens volume from approximately 0.33 ± 0.02 to 0.37 ± 0.06 ml, the anterior chamber volume from approximately 0.19 ± 0.05 to 0.28 ± 0.04 ml, and the vitreous volume is approximately 3.20 ± 0.18 ml. For rabbits, the eye volume, lens volume, anterior chamber volume, and vitreous volume range from approximately 3.02 ± 0.24 to 3.04 ± 0.24 ml, 0.41 ± 0.02 to 0.44 ± 0.02 ml, 0.23 ± 0.04 to 0.26 ± 0.05 ml, and 1.54 ± 0.14 ml, respectively. In SD rats, the volumes are 0.14 ± 0.02 to 0.15 ± 0.01 ml for the eyeball, 0.03 ± 0.00 to 0.03 ± 0.00 ml for the lens, 0.01 ± 0.00 to 0.01 ± 0.01 ml for the anterior chamber, and 0.04 ± 0.01 ml for the vitreous volume. CONCLUSION: The integration of micro-CT and gross volumetric estimation of ocular volume proves effective in determining the eyeball volume in Bama Miniature Pigs, New Zealand rabbits, and SD rats. Understanding the volume distinctions within the eyeballs and their components among these experimental animals can lay the groundwork for ophthalmology-related drug research.


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Ojo , Ratas Sprague-Dawley , Porcinos Enanos , Microtomografía por Rayos X , Animales , Conejos , Microtomografía por Rayos X/métodos , Porcinos , Ojo/diagnóstico por imagen , Ojo/anatomía & histología , Ratas , Porcinos Enanos/anatomía & histología , Tamaño de los Órganos , Cuerpo Vítreo/diagnóstico por imagen , Cuerpo Vítreo/anatomía & histología , Masculino , Cámara Anterior/diagnóstico por imagen , Cámara Anterior/anatomía & histología
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Integr Zool ; 2024 Sep 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39267449

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Wild populations of cartilaginous fish (sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras) are encountering challenges. Here, we are unveiling genomic data and behavioral ecological records of Okamejei kenojei, a species listed in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, aiming to offer insights into the conservation and environmental adaptability of cartilaginous fish.

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Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39236131

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While numerous studies have explored NeRF-based novel view synthesis for dynamic humans, they often require training that exceeds several hours, limiting their practicality. Efforts to improve training efficiency have also encountered challenges because it is hard to optimize non-rigid transformations, thus leading to coarse renderings. In this work, we introduce an innovative approach for efficiently learning and integrating neural human representations. To achieve this, we propose a comprehensive utilization of the features stored in both canonical and observational spaces, facilitated through a collaborative refinement process that integrates canonical representations with observational details. Specifically, we initially propose decomposing high-dimensional multi-space feature volume into several feature planes, subsequently utilizing matrix multiplication to explicitly establish the correlations between different planes. This enables the simultaneous optimization of their counterparts across all dimensions by optimizing interpolated features, efficiently integrating associated details, and accelerating the rate of convergence. Additionally, we use the proposed collaborative refinement process to iteratively enhance the canonical representation. By integrating multi-space representations, we further facilitate the co-optimization of multiple frames' time-dependent observations. Experiments demonstrate that our method can achieve high-quality free-viewpoint renderings within nearly 5 minutes of optimization. Compared to state-of-the-art approaches, our results show more realistic rendering details, marking a significant advancement in both performance and efficiency.

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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 20529, 2024 09 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39227704

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Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by vascular thrombosis and obstetric morbidity, with accurate laboratory examination of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) being crucial for diagnosis. This study focused on anti-ß2 glycoprotein I (aß2GPI) antibodies and aimed to establish the first population-based cutoff values for aß2GPI IgA/IgM/IgG antibodies in non-pregnant women of reproductive age in Southwest China. The study cohort comprised 181 healthy women of reproductive age for study. Blood samples were collected on an early morning fast. Anti-ß2GPI antibodies including IgA, IgM and IgG were measured in serum using the HOB® BioCLIA kit. According to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines, the study used non-parametric percentile methods to calculate the 95th, 97.5th, and 99th percentiles cutoff values for aß2GPI IgA/IgM/IgG antibodies, along with corresponding 90% confidence intervals (CI), while excluding outliers. A total of 168 independent samples were collected for verification, including 85 samples from healthy subjects and 83 samples from APS patients, in order to evaluate the analytical performance of the obtained cutoff values. The 99th percentile cutoff values were 3.36 RU/mL for aß2GPI IgA, 27.54 RU/mL for aß2GPI IgM and 1.81 RU/mL for aß2GPI IgG, which indicated that the levels of aß2GPI IgM antibodies were generally higher compared to those of IgA and IgG antibodies. Our established reference range was confirmed to be successful in validating the detected values of aß2GPI antibodies in all healthy controls. With the 99th percentile cutoff value, the sensitivity was 14.46% for aß2GPI IgA, 22.89% for aß2GPI IgG, and 9.64% for aß2GPI IgM in APS patients. This study established population-based cutoff values that are applicable to the local population for the accurate laboratory examination of aß2GPI antibodies in non-pregnant women of reproductive age. The study also recommends paying more attention to IgM positivity in women of reproductive age.


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Síndrome Antifosfolípido , Inmunoglobulina G , Inmunoglobulina M , beta 2 Glicoproteína I , Humanos , Femenino , beta 2 Glicoproteína I/inmunología , Adulto , China , Síndrome Antifosfolípido/inmunología , Síndrome Antifosfolípido/sangre , Síndrome Antifosfolípido/diagnóstico , Inmunoglobulina M/sangre , Inmunoglobulina G/sangre , Inmunoglobulina G/inmunología , Inmunoglobulina A/sangre , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anticuerpos Antifosfolípidos/sangre , Anticuerpos Antifosfolípidos/inmunología , Adulto Joven , Valores de Referencia , Autoanticuerpos/sangre , Autoanticuerpos/inmunología , Adolescente
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Org Biomol Chem ; 22(37): 7612-7617, 2024 Sep 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39206527

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A highly effective and enantioselective vinylogous Mannich reaction between benzothiazolimines and γ-butenolides catalyzed by a quinine based squaramide has been disclosed. A series of chiral benzothiazole amines containing a γ,γ-disubstituted butanolide scaffold bearing an adjacent chiral stereocenter have been successfully obtained in good to excellent yields (up to 91%) with excellent enantioselectivities (up to >99% ee) and diastereoselectivities (>20 : 1 dr) with broad substrate generality under mild conditions. The new scaffold integrated with both chiral benzothiazolimine and γ-butenolide moieties may provide a possibility for the development of new pharmaceutical entities.

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World Neurosurg ; 2024 Aug 30.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39216725

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OBJECTIVE: Most patients with microprolactinomas require lifetime treatment with a dopamine agonist. Many patients in our center have sought endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery as an alternative therapy. METHODS: This study was a retrospective cohort analysis of 42 patients with microprolactinoma who underwent endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery between January 2010 and December 2023 performed by experienced neurosurgeons in our center. RESULTS: The mean follow-up duration was 30.17 months (range, 13.00-45.40 months). The short-term (postoperative day 1) remission rate was 95.24%, and the long-term (>1-year follow-up) remission rate was 92.86%. The pattern of prolactin level changes on postoperative day 1 was significantly associated with recurrence. In the hypoprolactinemia group, all 29 patients achieved remission at the 1-year follow-up. In patients with normal prolactin levels, 10 of 11 patients achieved remission, while 1 of 11 patients had recurrence at the 1-year follow-up. In the hyperprolactinemia group, 2 of 2 patients had recurrence at the 1-year follow-up. Moreover, adenoma location was significantly associated with recurrence. In the recurrent group (3 patients), 2 patients belonged to the uncertain group, while the third patient belonged to the lateral group. The surgical complications were temporary and resolved shortly after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: According to our findings, endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery performed on patients with microprolactinomas at advanced pituitary tumor centers could be an option with high success rates and low complications. Moreover, improving magnetic resonance imaging techniques and/or multidisciplinary team discussion before surgery for microprolactinoma could improve tumor remission after surgery.

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Heliyon ; 10(15): e33663, 2024 Aug 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39170503

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Branched chain α-keto acid dehydrogenase kinase (BCKDK) is a key enzyme involved in the metabolism of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). Its potential as a therapeutic target and prognostic factor for a variety of cancers has been widely reported. In this study, we investigated the expression of BCKDK in clinical glioma samples and found that BCKDK was significantly overexpressed in glioblastoma (GBM) and was associated with its poor prognosis. We further found that BCKDK is phosphorylated by tyrosine protein kinase Fyn at Y151, which increases its catalytic activity and stability, and demonstrate through in vivo and in vitro experiments that BCKDK phosphorylation promotes GBM cell proliferation. In addition, we found that the levels of the metabolite N-acetyl-L-alanine (NAAL) in GBM cells with high BCKDK were higher than those in the silencing group, and silencing or inhibition of BCKDK promotes the expression of ACY1, an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of NAAL into acetic acid and alanine. Exogenous addition of NAAL can activate the ERK signaling pathway and promote the proliferation of GBM cells. Taken together, we identified a novel mechanism of BCKDK activation and found NAAL is a novel oncogenic metabolite. Our study confirms the importance of the Fyn-BCKDK-ACY1-NAAL signalling axis in the development of GBM and suggests that p-BCKDK (Y151) and NAAL can serve as potential predictors of GBM progression and prognosis.

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J Cancer ; 15(14): 4467-4476, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39006074

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Anti-HER2 therapy has significantly improved the survival rates of patients with HER2+ breast cancer. However, a subset of these patients eventually experience treatment failure, and the underlying genetic mechanisms remain largely unexplored. This underscores the need to investigate the genomic heterogeneity of HER2+ breast cancer. In this study, we focus on HER2+/HR- breast cancer, as it differs from HER2+/HR+ breast cancer in terms of genetic and biological characteristics. We performed gene-targeted genome sequencing on 45 HER2+/HR- breast cancer samples and identified 650 mutations across 268 cancer-related genes. TP53 (71.1%) and PIK3CA (35.6%) were the most frequently mutated genes in our sample. Additionally, ERBB2 (77.8%), CDK12 (42.2%), and MYC (11.1%) exhibited a high frequency of copy number amplifications (CNAs). Comparative analysis with two other HER2+/HR- breast cancer cohorts revealed that our cohort had higher genetic variation rates in ARID1A, PKHD1, PTPN13, FANCA, SETD2, BRCA2, BLM, STAG2, FAT1, TOP2A, POLE, ATM, KMT2B, FGFR4, and EPAS1. Notably, in our cohort, NF1 and ATM mutations were more prevalent in trastuzumab-resistant patients (NF1, p=0.016; ATM, p=0.006) and were associated with primary trastuzumab resistance (NF1, p=0.042; ATM, p=0.021). Moreover, patients with NF1 mutations (p=0.009) and high histological grades (p=0.028) were more likely to experience early relapse. Ultimately, we identified a unique cancer-related gene mutation profile and a subset of genes associated with primary resistance to trastuzumab and RFS in patients with HER2+/HR- breast cancer in Northwest China. These findings could lay the groundwork for future studies aimed at elucidating the mechanisms of resistance to trastuzumab and improving HER2-targeted treatment strategies.

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Ecotoxicol Environ Saf ; 281: 116653, 2024 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38964066

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Nitrite is the most common nitrogen-containing compound in nature. It is widely used in food processing like in pickled foods so it has caused widespread public concern about the safety of nitrites due to the formation of nitrosamine, a carcinogen, during the food process. Recent research has shown nitrite has therapeutic potential for cardiovascular disease due to its similar function to NO, yet the safety of oral nitrite and the physiological and biochemical responses induced after oral administration still require further validation. In addition, the relationship between nitrite and glycolipid metabolism still needs to be elucidated. As aquatic animals, fish are more susceptible to nitrite compared to mammals. Herein, we utilized tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) as an animal model to explore the relationship between nitrite and glycolipid metabolism in organisms. In the present study, we found that nitrite elicited a hypoxic metabolic response in tilapia and deepened this metabolic response under the co-stress of the pathogenic bacterium S.ag (Streptococcus agalactiae). In addition, nitrite-induced elevation of MetHb (Methemoglobin) and its by-product heme was involved in the metabolic response to nitrite-induced hypoxia through the HO/CO pathway, which has not yet been mentioned in previous studies. Moreover, heme affected hepatic metabolic responses through the ROS-ER stress-VLDL pathway. These findings, for the first time, reveal that nitrite exposure leads to glycolipid metabolic disorder via the heme-HO pathway in teleost. It not only provides new insights into the results of nitrite on the body but also is beneficial for developing healthy strategies for fish farming.


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Glucolípidos , Hemo , Nitritos , Animales , Nitritos/toxicidad , Cíclidos/metabolismo , Enfermedades Metabólicas/inducido químicamente , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua/toxicidad
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J Infect Dis ; 2024 Jul 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38995029

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BACKGROUND: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of acute respiratory illness (ARI) in older adults. Optimizing diagnosis could improve understanding of RSV burden. METHODS: We enrolled adults ≥50 years of age hospitalized with ARI and adults of any age hospitalized with congestive heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations at two hospitals during two respiratory seasons (2018-2020). We collected nasopharyngeal (NP) and oropharyngeal (OP) swabs (n=1558), acute and convalescent sera (n=568), and expectorated sputum (n=153) from participants, and recorded standard-of-care (SOC) NP results (n=805). We measured RSV antibodies by two immunoassays and performed BioFire testing on respiratory specimens. RESULTS: Of 1,558 eligible participants, 92 (5.9%) tested positive for RSV by any diagnostic method. Combined NP/OP PCR yielded 58 positives, while separate NP and OP testing identified 11 additional positives (18.9% increase). Compared to Study NP/OP PCR alone, the addition of paired serology increased RSV detection by 42.9% (28 vs 40) among those with both specimen types, while the addition of SOC swab RT-PCR results increased RSV detection by 25.9% (47 vs 59). CONCLUSIONS: The addition of paired serology testing, SOC swab results, and separate testing of NP and OP swabs improved RSV diagnostic yield in hospitalized adults.

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Int J Biol Macromol ; 272(Pt 1): 132639, 2024 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38834116

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Layer-by-layer (LBL) self-assembly is an effective strategy for constructing fire-resistant coatings on flexible polyurethane foam (FPUF), while the efficiency of fire-resistant coatings remains limited. Therefore, this study proposes an in situ flame retardancy modification combined with LBL self-assembly technology to enhance the efficiency of flame retardant coatings for FPUF. Initially, polydopamine (PDA) and polyethyleneimine (PEI) were employed to modify the FPUF skeleton, thereby augmenting the adhesion on the surface of the skeleton network. Then, the self-assembly of MXene and phosphorylated cellulose nanofibers (PCNFs) via the LBL technique on the foam skeleton network formed a novel, sustainable, and efficient flame retardant system. The final fire-protective coatings comprising PDA/PEI and MXenes/PCNF effectively prevented the collapse of the foam structure and suppressed the melt dripping of the FPUF during combustion. The peak heat release rate, the peak CO production rate and peak CO2 production rate were reduced by 68.6 %, 61.1 %, and 68.4 % only by applying a 10-bilayer coating. In addition, the smoke release rate and total smoke production were reduced by 83.3 % and 57.7 %, respectively. This work offers a surface modification approach for constructing highly efficient flame retardant coatings for flammable polymeric materials.


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Celulosa , Retardadores de Llama , Indoles , Polímeros , Poliuretanos , Poliuretanos/química , Indoles/química , Celulosa/química , Polímeros/química , Fosforilación , Nanofibras/química , Incendios/prevención & control
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Front Pharmacol ; 15: 1408135, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38939844

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Background: Tivozanib, a vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has demonstrated efficacy in a phase III clinical trials for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma. However, comprehensive evaluation of its long-term safety profile in a large sample population remains elusive. The current study assessed Tivozanib-related adverse events of real-world through data mining of the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System FDA Adverse Event Reporting System. Methods: Disproportionality analyses, utilizing reporting odds ratio proportional reporting ratio Bayesian confidence propagation neural network and multi-item gamma Poisson shrinker (MGPS) algorithms, were conducted to quantify signals of Tivozanib-related AEs. Weibull distribution was used to predict the varying risk incidence of AEs over time. Results: Out of 5,361,420 reports collected from the FAERS database, 1,366 reports of Tivozanib-associated AEs were identified. A total of 94 significant disproportionality preferred terms (PTs) conforming to the four algorithms simultaneously were retained. The most common AEs included fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, blood pressure increased, decreased appetite, and dysphonia, consistent with prior specifications and clinical trials. Unexpected significant AEs such as dyspnea, constipation, pain in extremity, stomatitis, and palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome was observed. The median onset time of Tivozanib-related AEs was 37 days (interquartile range [IQR] 11.75-91 days), with a majority (n = 127, 46.35%) occurring within the initial month following Tivozanib initiation. Conclusion: Our observations align with clinical assertions regarding Tivozanib's safety profile. Additionally, we unveil potential novel and unexpected AE signatures associated with Tivozanib administration, highlighting the imperative for prospective clinical studies to validate these findings and elucidate their causal relationships. These results furnish valuable evidence to steer future clinical inquiries aimed at elucidating the safety profile of Tivozanib.

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Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) ; 15: 1399274, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38894746

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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is a key stimulator for gonadotropin secretion in the pituitary and its pivotal role in reproduction is well conserved in vertebrates. In fish models, GnRH can also induce prolactin (PRL) release, but little is known for the corresponding effect on PRL gene expression as well as the post-receptor signalling involved. Using grass carp as a model, the functional role of GnRH and its underlying signal transduction for PRL regulation were examined at the pituitary level. Using laser capture microdissection coupled with RT-PCR, GnRH receptor expression could be located in carp lactotrophs. In primary cell culture prepared from grass carp pituitaries, the native forms of GnRH, GnRH2 and GnRH3, as well as the GnRH agonist [D-Arg6, Pro9, NEt]-sGnRH were all effective in elevating PRL secretion, PRL mRNA level, PRL cell content and total production. In pituitary cells prepared from the rostral pars distalis, the region in the carp pituitary enriched with lactotrophs, GnRH not only increased cAMP synthesis with parallel CREB phosphorylation and nuclear translocation but also induced a rapid rise in cytosolic Ca2+ by Ca2+ influx via L-type voltage-sensitive Ca2+ channel (VSCC) with subsequent CaM expression and NFAT2 dephosphorylation. In carp pituitary cells prepared from whole pituitaries, GnRH-induced PRL secretion was reduced/negated by inhibiting cAMP/PKA, PLC/PKC and Ca2+/CaM/CaMK-II pathways but not the signalling events via IP3 and CaN/NFAT. The corresponding effect on PRL mRNA expression, however, was blocked by inhibiting cAMP/PKA/CREB/CBP and Ca2+/CaM/CaN/NFAT2 signalling but not PLC/IP3/PKC pathway. At the pituitary cell level, activation of cAMP/PKA pathway could also induce CaM expression and Ca2+ influx via VSCC with parallel rises in PRL release and gene expression in a Ca2+/CaM-dependent manner. These findings, as a whole, suggest that the cAMP/PKA-, PLC/PKC- and Ca2+/CaM-dependent cascades are differentially involved in GnRH-induced PRL secretion and PRL transcript expression in carp lactotrophs. During the process, a functional crosstalk between the cAMP/PKA- and Ca2+/CaM-dependent pathways may occur with PRL release linked with CaMK-II and PKC activation and PRL gene transcription caused by nuclear action of CREB/CBP and CaN/NFAT2 signalling.


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Calcio , Carpas , Proteínas Quinasas Dependientes de AMP Cíclico , AMP Cíclico , Hormona Liberadora de Gonadotropina , Hipófisis , Prolactina , Proteína Quinasa C , Fosfolipasas de Tipo C , Animales , Carpas/metabolismo , Hormona Liberadora de Gonadotropina/metabolismo , Prolactina/metabolismo , Hipófisis/metabolismo , Hipófisis/citología , Proteína Quinasa C/metabolismo , Proteínas Quinasas Dependientes de AMP Cíclico/metabolismo , Calcio/metabolismo , Fosfolipasas de Tipo C/metabolismo , Fosfolipasas de Tipo C/genética , AMP Cíclico/metabolismo , Transducción de Señal/efectos de los fármacos , Calmodulina/metabolismo , Células Cultivadas , Expresión Génica/efectos de los fármacos
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 273(Pt 1): 132929, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38866279

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In order to more efficiently utilize the abundant cellulose resources in nature, increase the utilization rate of cellulose in aquaculture, implement precise feeding and save aquaculture costs, we have conducted research on cellulase genes related to the spotted knifejaw (Oplegnathus punctatus). Cellulose, as the most abundant renewable resource, is a cornerstone in the intricate ecological balance of diverse ecosystems. While herbivorous fish are recognized for their utilization of proteins, sugars, and fats, the extent of cellulose utilization by carnivorous and omnivorous fish remains an enigma. Here, through field sampling and behavioural observations, O. punctatus' omnivorous diet has been demonstrated (stomach contents contain approximately several species of algae in the Bacillariophyta (1.12 %), Streptomyces (0.55 %), Chlorophyta (0.35 %), Rhodophyta (0.16 %), and Euglenophyta (0.19 %) phylum). Additionally, the high cellulase activity in the intestine of O. punctatus has been detected first discovery (enzyme activity up to 4800.15 U/g), indicating its ability to digest cellulose. By employing whole-genome scanning and high-throughput sequencing, a single cellulase gene (ß-glucosidase) within the genome of O. punctatus, suggesting the absence of a complete cellulose digestive system. However, microbiological analysis revealed the three crucial role of microorganisms, including Actinobacteria (25.80 %), Bacteroidetes (18.93 %), and Firmicutes phylum (0.82 %), were found to play a crucial role in the decomposition of plant cell walls, thereby facilitating plant material digestion to help the host to complete the process of cellulose digestion. Expression patterns and proteomic analysis of the ß-glucosidase were notably high in the gonads. In situ hybridization confirmed the expression of the ß-glucosidase gene in the intestinal contents and gonads, highlighting its role in supplying energy of gonads. These discoveries shed light on the dietary habits of O. punctatus and its cellulose utilization, offering insights that can inform the development of customized feeding strategies to enhance aquaculture sustainability and minimize resource expenditure.


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Peces , beta-Glucosidasa , Animales , beta-Glucosidasa/genética , beta-Glucosidasa/metabolismo , Peces/genética , Filogenia , Celulosa/metabolismo , Carnivoría
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Transl Psychiatry ; 14(1): 228, 2024 May 30.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38816357

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Depression and obesity are prevalent disorders with significant public health implications. In this study, we used a high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese mouse model to investigate the mechanism underlying HFD-induced depression-like behaviors. HFD-induced obese mice exhibited depression-like behaviors and a reduction in hippocampus volume, which were reversed by treatment with an indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) inhibitor 1-methyltryptophan (1-MT). Interestingly, no changes in IDO levels were observed post-1-MT treatment, suggesting that other mechanisms may be involved in the anti-depressive effect of 1-MT. We further conducted RNA sequencing analysis to clarify the potential underlying mechanism of the anti-depressive effect of 1-MT in HFD-induced depressive mice and found a significant enrichment of shared differential genes in the extracellular matrix (ECM) organization pathway between the 1-MT-treated and untreated HFD-induced depressive mice. Therefore, we hypothesized that changes in ECM play a crucial role in the anti-depressive effect of 1-MT. To this end, we investigated perineuronal nets (PNNs), which are ECM assemblies that preferentially ensheath parvalbumin (PV)-positive interneurons and are involved in many abnormalities. We found that HFD is associated with excessive accumulation of PV-positive neurons and upregulation of PNNs, affecting synaptic transmission in PV-positive neurons and leading to glutamate-gamma-aminobutyric acid imbalances in the hippocampus. The 1-MT effectively reversed these changes, highlighting a PNN-related mechanism by which 1-MT exerts its anti-depressive effect.


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Depresión , Dieta Alta en Grasa , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Matriz Extracelular , Hipocampo , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Triptófano , Animales , Ratones , Triptófano/análogos & derivados , Triptófano/farmacología , Depresión/tratamiento farmacológico , Depresión/etiología , Masculino , Hipocampo/efectos de los fármacos , Hipocampo/metabolismo , Matriz Extracelular/metabolismo , Matriz Extracelular/efectos de los fármacos , Obesidad/tratamiento farmacológico , Antidepresivos/farmacología , Antidepresivos/uso terapéutico , Conducta Animal/efectos de los fármacos , Indolamina-Pirrol 2,3,-Dioxigenasa/metabolismo , Red Nerviosa/efectos de los fármacos
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J Org Chem ; 89(11): 7770-7779, 2024 Jun 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38738957

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A visible-light-enabled photoredox radical cascade cyclization of 2-vinyl benzimidazole derivatives is developed. This chemistry is applicable to a wide range of N-aroyl 2-vinyl benzimidazoles as acceptors, and halo compounds, including alkyl halides, acyl chlorides and sulfonyl chlorides, as radical precursors. The Langlois reagent also serves as an effective partner in this photocatalytic oxidative cascade process. This protocol provides a robust alternative for rendering highly functionalized benzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-b]isoquinolin-11(6H)-ones.

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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 10507, 2024 05 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38714727

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Glioma, particularly glioblastomas (GBM), is incurable brain tumor. The most targeted receptor tyrosine kinase (RTKs) drugs did not bring benefit to GBM patients. The mechanism of glioma growth continues to be explored to find more effective treatment. Here, we reported that Ser/Thr protein kinase YANK2 (yet another kinase 2) is upregulated in glioma tissues and promotes the growth and proliferation of glioma in vitro and in vivo. Further, we confirmed that oncogene Fyn directly activated YANK2 through phosphorylation its Y110, and Fyn-mediated YANK2 phosphorylation at Y110 site promotes glioma growth by increasing its stability. Finally, YANK2 was proved to be a novel upstream kinase of p70S6K and promotes glioma growth by directly phosphorylating p70S6K at T389. Taken together, we found a new mTOR-independent p70S6K activation pathway, Fyn-YANK2-p70S6K, which promotes glioma growth, and YANK2 is a potential oncogene and serves as a novel therapeutic target for glioma.


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Proliferación Celular , Glioma , Proteínas Proto-Oncogénicas c-fyn , Proteínas Quinasas S6 Ribosómicas 70-kDa , Transducción de Señal , Serina-Treonina Quinasas TOR , Proteínas Quinasas S6 Ribosómicas 70-kDa/metabolismo , Proteínas Quinasas S6 Ribosómicas 70-kDa/genética , Humanos , Proteínas Proto-Oncogénicas c-fyn/metabolismo , Proteínas Proto-Oncogénicas c-fyn/genética , Serina-Treonina Quinasas TOR/metabolismo , Glioma/metabolismo , Glioma/patología , Glioma/genética , Animales , Línea Celular Tumoral , Fosforilación , Carcinogénesis/genética , Carcinogénesis/metabolismo , Ratones , Neoplasias Encefálicas/metabolismo , Neoplasias Encefálicas/patología , Neoplasias Encefálicas/genética , Ratones Desnudos , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica
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