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Adv Sci (Weinh) ; : e2404053, 2024 Jul 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38973357

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Electrochemical CO2 reduction has garnered significant interest in the conversion of sustainable energy to valuable fuels and chemicals. Cu-based bimetallic catalysts play a crucial role in enhancing *CO concentration on Cu sites for efficient C─C coupling reactions, particularly for C2 product generation. To enhance Cu's electronic structure and direct its selectivity toward C2 products, a novel strategy is proposed involving the in situ electropolymerization of a nano-thickness cobalt porphyrin polymeric network (EP-CoP) onto a copper electrode, resulting in the creation of a highly effective EP-CoP/Cu tandem catalyst. The even distribution of EP-CoP facilitates the initial reduction of CO2 to *CO intermediates, which then transition to Cu sites for efficient C─C coupling. DFT calculations confirm that the *CO enrichment from Co sites boosts *CO coverage on Cu sites, promoting C─C coupling for C2+ product formation. The EP-CoP/Cu gas diffusion electrode achieves an impressive current density of 726 mA cm-2 at -0.9 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE), with a 76.8% Faraday efficiency for total C2+ conversion and 43% for ethylene, demonstrating exceptional long-term stability in flow cells. These findings mark a significant step forward in developing a tandem catalyst system for the effective electrochemical production of ethylene.

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J Affect Disord ; 361: 684-692, 2024 Jun 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38936703

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OBJECTIVE: Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) is an innovative modality of cognitive-behavioral intervention that presents a promising therapeutic strategy for individuals diagnosed with binge spectrum eating disorders. This study employed a meta-analysis methodology to assess the clinical effectiveness and acceptability of iCBT. METHODS: We conducted searches in databases such as PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO, collecting literature that met the inclusion criteria until August 5, 2023. RESULTS: A comprehensive analysis was conducted, encompassing a total of 11 randomized controlled studies that satisfied the predetermined criteria for inclusion. The summary results demonstrated that iCBT could significantly improve the pathological features related to eating in patients with binge spectrum eating disorders and also significantly reduce the frequency of binge episodes. Additionally, iCBT could ameliorate the depressive and anxious emotions of patients with binge spectrum eating disorders and boost their self-esteem. Furthermore, a notable disparity in dropout rates was seen in comparison to the control group. LIMITATION: Heterogeneity across studies,limitations of self-assessment scales and potential publication bias. CONCLUSION: iCBT can effectively assist patients with binge spectrum eating disorders in improving clinical symptoms. However, it is important to use caution when interpreting the findings of this study, as there are limitations pertaining to the quantity and quality of the included studies.

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Mol Biochem Parasitol ; 260: 111636, 2024 Jun 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38880486

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Opisthorchis felineus, Opisthorchis viverrini, and Clonorchis sinensis (family Opisthorchiidae) are parasitic flatworms that pose serious threats to humans in certain countries and cause opisthorchiasis/clonorchiasis. Opisthorchiid flukes parasitize the biliary tract of the host, causing cholangitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis and cholangiocarcinoma. In this review, we primarily focus on recent microRNAs (miRNAs) studies of opisthorchiid flukes and their definitive hosts. Many miRNAs are conserved and expressed in a developmentally stage specific manner in the three opisthorchiid flukes, which play important roles in the growth and development of Opisthorchiidae spp., as well as host-pathogen interactions. Some miRNAs might be potential biomarkers related to carcinogenesis of cholangiocarcinoma. Therefore, this review provides the basis for further investigating the roles of miRNAs in opisthorchiid flukes and their definitive hosts, as well as promoting the development of novel approaches to prevent and treat opisthorchiasis/clonorchiasis.

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Turk Neurosurg ; 34(4): 578-587, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38874235

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AIM: To explore the use of histogram features on noninvasive arterial spin labeling (ASL) perfusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in differentiating isocitrate dehydrogenase mutant-type (IDH-mut) from isocitrate dehydrogenase wild-type (IDH-wt) gliomas, and lower-grade gliomas (LGGs) from glioblastomas. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective study included 131 patients who underwent ASL MRI and anatomic MRI. Cerebral blood flow (CBF) maps were calculated, from which 10 histogram features describing the CBF distribution were extracted within the tumor region. Correlation analysis was performed to determine the correlations between histogram features as well as tumor grades and IDH genotypes. The independent t-test and Fisher's exact test were used to determine differences in the extracted histogram features, age at diagnosis, and sex in different glioma subtypes. Multivariate binary logistic regression analysis was performed, and diagnostic performances were evaluated with the receiver operating characteristic curves. RESULTS: CBF histogram features were significantly correlated with tumor grades and IDH genotypes. These features can effectively differentiate LGGs from glioblastomas, and IDH-mut from IDH-wt gliomas. The area under the receiving operating characteristic curve of the model calculated using combined CBF 30th percentile and age at diagnosis in differentiating LGGs from glioblastomas was 0.73. Integrating age at diagnosis and CBF 10th percentile could be more effective in differentiating IDH-mut from IDH-wt gliomas. Furthermore, the combined model had a better area under the receiving operating characteristic curve at 0.856 (sensitivity: 84.4%, specificity: 82.9%). CONCLUSION: The histogram features on ASL were significantly correlated with tumor grade and IDH genotypes. Moreover, the use of these features could effectively differentiate glioma subtypes. The combined application of age at diagnosis and perfusion histogram features resulted in a more comprehensive identification of tumor subtypes. Therefore, ASL can be a noninvasive tool for the pre-surgical evaluation of gliomas.


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Neoplasias Encefálicas , Genótipo , Glioma , Isocitrato Desidrogenase , Marcadores de Spin , Humanos , Isocitrato Desidrogenase/genética , Glioma/diagnóstico por imagem , Glioma/genética , Glioma/patologia , Feminino , Masculino , Neoplasias Encefálicas/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias Encefálicas/genética , Neoplasias Encefálicas/patologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto , Estudos Retrospectivos , Idoso , Circulação Cerebrovascular , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Adulto Jovem , Mutação , Gradação de Tumores , Angiografia por Ressonância Magnética/métodos
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Opt Lett ; 49(12): 3340-3343, 2024 Jun 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38875615

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We present a direct experimental confirmation of the maximization of entropy which accompanies the thermalization of a highly multimode light beam, upon its nonlinear propagation in standard graded-index (GRIN) optical fibers.

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Clin Interv Aging ; 19: 1029-1039, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38863479

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Background: The respiratory rehabilitation technique is a crucial component of early cardiac recovery in geriatric patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This study primarily investigated the effectiveness of a novel respiratory rehabilitation technique, metronomic breathing (MB), on geriatric patients after percutaneous coronary intervention for AMI and compliance with home-based rehabilitation compared to traditional respiratory rehabilitation. Methods: From June 2022 to March 2023, 75 acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients admitted to the Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital Cardiovascular Department were consecutively enrolled. Ultimately, 46 patients completed the follow-up in this study-26 in the MB group and 20 in the control group-who underwent the novel MB technique and conventional abdominal breathing training. The primary endpoint of the study was left ventricular function measured by noninvasive hemodynamics three months after discharge. The secondary endpoints were compliance and quality of life after three months of home rehabilitation. Results: After the intervention, several cardiac functional parameters (SV, SVI, CO, CI, LCW, and LCWI), myocardial contractility parameters (VI), and systemic vascular resistance parameters (SVR and SVRI) were significantly greater in the MB group than in the preintervention group (P < 0.05). Furthermore, post-treatment, the MB group exhibited greater SV, SVI, CO, CI, and VI; lower SVR, SVRI, and SBP; and a lower readmission rate three months later than did the control group. The SF-36 scores after three months of MB intervention, PE, BP, GH, VT, SF, RE, and MH, were all significantly greater than those before treatment (P < 0.05). Moreover, the MB group displayed greater compliance with home-based cardiac rehabilitation (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Compared to conventional respiratory rehabilitation training methods, short-term metronomic respiratory therapy is more effective for reducing systemic vascular resistance, enhancing left ventricular ejection function, enhancing quality of life, and increasing home-based rehabilitation compliance in geriatric patients following AMI with PCI.


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Infarto do Miocárdio , Intervenção Coronária Percutânea , Qualidade de Vida , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Projetos Piloto , Idoso , Infarto do Miocárdio/reabilitação , Função Ventricular Esquerda , Exercícios Respiratórios/métodos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , China , Reabilitação Cardíaca/métodos , Resultado do Tratamento , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Hemodinâmica , Cooperação do Paciente
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Adv Mater ; : e2406164, 2024 Jun 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38924614

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The quest for artificial light sources that mimic sunlight's spectral characteristics has been a long-standing endeavor, particularly for applications in anticounterfeiting, agriculture, and color hue detection. Conventional sunlight simulators, such as xenon lamps, are often cost-prohibitive and bulky, limiting their adoption. In this regard, the development of a series of single-phase phosphors Ca9LiMg1-xAl2x/3(PO4)7:0.1Eu2+ (x = 0-0.75) with sunlight-like emission described in this work holds immense promise as a compact and economical light source alternative. The phosphors have been obtained by an original heterovalent substitution method and emit a broad spectrum that encompasses the entire visible region, spanning from violet to deep red. Notably, the phosphor with x = 0.5 exhibits an impressive full width at half maximum of 330 nm. A synergistic interplay of experimental investigations and density-functional theory calculations unveils the underlying mechanism behind sunlight-like emission. It is attributed to the local structural perturbations introduced by the heterovalent substitution of Al3+ for Mg2+, leading to a varied distribution of Eu2+ within the lattice. Subsequent characterization of a series of organic dyes combining absorption spectroscopy with convolutional neural network analysis convincingly demonstrates the potential of this phosphor in portable photodetection devices. Broad-spectrum light source testing empowers our model to precisely differentiate dye patterns. This points to the phosphor being ideal for mimicking sunlight. And beyond this demonstrated application, we envision the phosphor's utility in other relevant domains, including visible light communication and smart agriculture. These findings not only enrich our understanding of luminescent materials design but also pave the way for advancements in various application areas. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Health Secur ; 2024 May 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38815144

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of COVID-19 throat swab samples delivered by medical drones in epidemic prevention and control. This study was carried out in both southern and northern hospital districts of the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University from May to October 2022. The main participants were the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University and Zhejiang Antwork Technology Co., Ltd. We first constructed an urban medical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery system and developed a UAV-specific storage box for COVID-19 samples. The UAV system was used to transport COVID-19 throat swab samples from the northern hospital district to the southern hospital district, and the following indexes were obtained: (1) flight time of COVID-19 samples delivered by UAV, (2) real-time temperature of COVID-19 nucleic acid samples during transportation, and (3) the time of distribution of COVID-19 nucleic acid samples by road traffic as measured using the Baidu Maps application, compared with the flight time of UAV. The COVID-19 sample delivery system for urban medical UAV mainly consists of intelligent logistics UAV, low-temperature COVID-19 throat swab sample storage box, unmanned logistics hub, and cloud operation control platform. The flight distance between the northern and southern districts of the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University was 10 km, and the ground distance was 24 km. From May 11 to October 28, 2022, a total of 1,190 UAV flights occurred. The average flight time was 13 minutes, which was 40 to 70 minutes faster than the average road travel time required for manual delivery of COVID-19 throat swab samples. At different time points in the day, UAV delivery efficiency increased by 67.5% to 82%. The use of 5G with the Internet of Things and UAV technology to deliver nucleic acid samples has the characteristics of fast speed, being unaffected by ground traffic conditions, and the ability to ensure the safety of nucleic acid samples in the transportation process, which is worthy of further study.

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Parasit Vectors ; 17(1): 239, 2024 May 27.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38802961

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BACKGROUND: The spleen plays a critical role in the immune response against malaria parasite infection, where splenic fibroblasts (SFs) are abundantly present and contribute to immune function by secreting type I collagen (collagen I). The protein family is characterized by Plasmodium vivax tryptophan-rich antigens (PvTRAgs), comprising 40 members. PvTRAg23 has been reported to bind to human SFs (HSFs) and affect collagen I levels. Given the role of type I collagen in splenic immune function, it is important to investigate the functions of the other members within the PvTRAg protein family. METHODS: Protein structural prediction was conducted utilizing bioinformatics analysis tools and software. A total of 23 PvTRAgs were successfully expressed and purified using an Escherichia coli prokaryotic expression system, and the purified proteins were used for co-culture with HSFs. The collagen I levels and collagen-related signaling pathway protein levels were detected by immunoblotting, and the relative expression levels of inflammatory factors were determined by quantitative real-time PCR. RESULTS: In silico analysis showed that P. vivax has 40 genes encoding the TRAg family. The C-terminal region of all PvTRAgs is characterized by the presence of a domain rich in tryptophan residues. A total of 23 recombinant PvTRAgs were successfully expressed and purified. Only five PvTRAgs (PvTRAg5, PvTRAg16, PvTRAg23, PvTRAg30, and PvTRAg32) mediated the activation of the NF-κBp65 signaling pathway, which resulted in the production of inflammatory molecules and ultimately a significant reduction in collagen I levels in HSFs. CONCLUSIONS: Our research contributes to the expansion of knowledge regarding the functional role of PvTRAgs, while it also enhances our understanding of the immune evasion mechanisms utilized by parasites.


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Antígenos de Protozoários , Colágeno Tipo I , Fibroblastos , Plasmodium vivax , Transdução de Sinais , Baço , Plasmodium vivax/genética , Plasmodium vivax/imunologia , Fibroblastos/parasitologia , Antígenos de Protozoários/genética , Antígenos de Protozoários/imunologia , Antígenos de Protozoários/metabolismo , Animais , Colágeno Tipo I/metabolismo , Colágeno Tipo I/genética , Baço/imunologia , Baço/parasitologia , Fator de Transcrição RelA/metabolismo , Fator de Transcrição RelA/genética , Camundongos , Humanos , Malária Vivax/parasitologia , Malária Vivax/imunologia , Proteínas de Protozoários/genética , Proteínas de Protozoários/metabolismo , Proteínas de Protozoários/imunologia , Triptofano/metabolismo , Escherichia coli/genética , Escherichia coli/metabolismo , Biologia Computacional
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Brain Res Bull ; 212: 110968, 2024 Jun 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38679110

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BACKGROUND: Despite regional brain structural changes having been reported in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP), the topological properties of structural covariance networks (SCNs), which refer to the organization of the SCNs, remain unclear. This study applied graph theoretical analysis to explore the alterations of the topological properties of SCNs, aiming to comprehend the integration and separation of SCNs in patients with CLBP. METHODS: A total of 38 patients with CLBP and 38 healthy controls (HCs), balanced for age and sex, were scanned using three-dimensional T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. The cortical thickness was extracted from 68 brain regions, according to the Desikan-Killiany atlas, and used to reconstruct the SCNs. Subsequently, graph theoretical analysis was employed to evaluate the alterations of the topological properties in the SCNs of patients with CLBP. RESULTS: In comparison to HCs, patients with CLBP had less cortical thickness in the left superior frontal cortex. Additionally, the cortical thickness of the left superior frontal cortex was negatively correlated with the Visual Analogue Scale scores of patients with CLBP. Furthermore, patients with CLBP, relative to HCs, exhibited lower global efficiency and small-worldness, as well as a longer characteristic path length. This indicates a decline in the brain's capacity to transmit and process information, potentially impacting the processing of pain signals in patients with CLBP and contributing to the development of CLBP. In contrast, there were no significant differences in the clustering coefficient, local efficiency, nodal efficiency, nodal betweenness centrality, or nodal degree between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: From the regional cortical thickness to the complex brain network level, our study demonstrated changes in the cortical thickness and topological properties of the SCNs in patients with CLBP, thus aiding in a better understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of CLBP.


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Córtex Cerebral , Dor Crônica , Dor Lombar , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Humanos , Feminino , Masculino , Dor Lombar/diagnóstico por imagem , Dor Lombar/patologia , Adulto , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Córtex Cerebral/diagnóstico por imagem , Córtex Cerebral/patologia , Dor Crônica/diagnóstico por imagem , Dor Crônica/patologia , Rede Nervosa/diagnóstico por imagem , Rede Nervosa/patologia
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Front Neurol ; 15: 1351335, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38606278

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Background: Neuroimaging studies have suggested a pivotal role for the amygdala involvement in chronic low back pain (CLBP). However, the relationship between the amygdala subregions and CLBP has not yet been delineated. This study aimed to analyze whether the amygdala subregions were linked to the development of CLBP. Methods: A total of 45 patients with CLBP and 45 healthy controls (HCs) were included in this study. All subjects were asked to complete a three-dimensional T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (3D-T1 MRI) scan. FreeSurfer 7.3.2 was applied to preprocess the structural MRI images and segment the amygdala into nine subregions. Afterwards, comparisons were made between the two groups in terms of the volumes of the amygdala subregions. Correlation analysis is utilized to examine the relationship between the amygdala subregion and the scale scores, as well as the pain duration in patients with CLBP. Additionally, logistic regression was used to explore the risk of the amygdala and its subregions for CLBP. Results: In comparison to HCs, patients with CLBP exhibited a significant enlargement of the left central nucleus (Ce) and left cortical nucleus (Co). Furthermore, the increased volume of the left Ce was associated with a higher risk of CLBP. Conclusion: Our study suggests that the left Ce and left Co may be involved in the pathophysiological processes of CLBP. Moreover, the volume of the left Ce may be a biomarker for detecting the risk of CLBP.

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Infect Immun ; 92(5): e0011324, 2024 May 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38624215

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Malaria, one of the major infectious diseases in the world, is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. Plasmodium antigens could modulate the inflammatory response by binding to macrophage membrane receptors. As an export protein on the infected erythrocyte membrane, Plasmodium surface-related antigen (SRA) participates in the erythrocyte invasion and regulates the immune response of the host. This study found that the F2 segment of P. yoelii SRA activated downstream MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways by binding to CD68 on the surface of the macrophage membrane and regulating the inflammatory response. The anti-PySRA-F2 antibody can protect mice against P. yoelii, and the pro-inflammatory responses such as IL-1ß, TNF-α, and IL-6 after infection with P. yoelii are attenuated. These findings will be helpful for understanding the involvement of the pathogenic mechanism of malaria with the exported protein SRA.


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Antígenos CD , Antígenos de Protozoários , Macrófagos , Malária , Plasmodium yoelii , Animais , Feminino , Humanos , Camundongos , Antígenos CD/metabolismo , Antígenos CD/imunologia , Antígenos de Diferenciação Mielomonocítica/metabolismo , Antígenos de Diferenciação Mielomonocítica/imunologia , Antígenos de Protozoários/imunologia , Antígenos de Protozoários/metabolismo , Antígenos de Superfície/imunologia , Antígenos de Superfície/metabolismo , Membrana Celular/metabolismo , Membrana Celular/imunologia , Inflamação/imunologia , Inflamação/metabolismo , Macrófagos/imunologia , Macrófagos/metabolismo , Macrófagos/parasitologia , Malária/imunologia , Malária/parasitologia , NF-kappa B/metabolismo , NF-kappa B/imunologia , Plasmodium yoelii/imunologia , Ligação Proteica , Transdução de Sinais
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J Biol Chem ; 300(5): 107285, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38636656

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The parasite Plasmodium vivax preferentially invades human reticulocytes. Its merozoite surface protein 1 paralog (PvMSP1P), particularly the 19-kDa C-terminal region (PvMSP1P-19), has been shown to bind to reticulocytes, and this binding can be inhibited by antisera obtained by PvMSP1P-19 immunization. The molecular mechanism of interactions between PvMSP1P-19 and reticulocytes during P. vivax invasion, however, remains unclear. In this study, we analyzed the ability of MSP1P-19 to bind to different concentrations of reticulocytes and confirmed its reticulocyte preference. LC-MS analysis was used to identify two potential reticulocyte receptors, band3 and CD71, that interact with MSP1P-19. Both PvMSP1P-19 and its sister taxon Plasmodium cynomolgi MSP1P-19 were found to bind to the extracellular loop (loop 5) of band3, where the interaction of MSP1P-19 with band3 was chymotrypsin sensitive. Antibodies against band3-P5, CD71, and MSP1P-19 reduced the binding activity of PvMSP1P-19 and Plasmodium cynomolgi MSP1P-19 to reticulocytes, while MSP1P-19 proteins inhibited Plasmodium falciparum invasion in vitro in a concentration-dependent manner. To sum up, identification and characterization of the reticulocyte receptor is important for understanding the binding of reticulocytes by MSP1P-19.


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Antígenos CD , Plasmodium vivax , Proteínas de Protozoários , Receptores da Transferrina , Reticulócitos , Plasmodium vivax/metabolismo , Plasmodium vivax/genética , Reticulócitos/metabolismo , Reticulócitos/parasitologia , Humanos , Proteínas de Protozoários/metabolismo , Proteínas de Protozoários/genética , Antígenos CD/metabolismo , Antígenos CD/genética , Receptores da Transferrina/metabolismo , Receptores da Transferrina/genética , Proteína 1 de Troca de Ânion do Eritrócito/metabolismo , Proteína 1 de Troca de Ânion do Eritrócito/genética , Ligação Proteica , Proteína 1 de Superfície de Merozoito/metabolismo , Proteína 1 de Superfície de Merozoito/genética , Malária Vivax/parasitologia , Malária Vivax/metabolismo , Animais
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Photochem Photobiol ; 2024 Apr 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38634423

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Excessive exposure to blue light can cause retinal damage. Hydrogen-rich saline (HRS), one of the hydrogen therapies, has been demonstrated to be effective in eye photodamage, but the effect on the expression of melanopsin in intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) is unknown. In this study, we used a rat model of light-induced retinal injury to observe the expression of melanopsin after HRS treatment and to determine the effect of HRS on retinal ganglion cell protection. Adult SD rats were exposed to blue light (48 h) and treated with HRS for 0, 3, 7, and 14 days. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blotting (WB) were performed to find the expression of genes and proteins, respectively. The function of retinal ipRGCs was measured by pattern-evoked electroretinography (pERG). The number and morphological changes of melanopsin-positive ganglion cells in the retina were observed by immunofluorescence (IF). Acute blue light exposure caused a decrease in ipRGC function, decreased expression of melanopsin protein and the melanopsin-positive RGCs, and diminished immunoreactivity in dendrites. However, over time, melanopsin showed a tendency to self-recovery, with an increase in melanopsin protein expression and the number of melanopsin-positive RGCs, with incomplete recovery of function within two weeks. HRS treatment accelerated the recovery process, with a significant increase in melanopsin expression and the number of melanopsin-positive RGCs, and an improvement in the pERG waveform within two weeks.

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Food Microbiol ; 121: 104497, 2024 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38637068

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Daqu is a saccharification agent required for fermenting Baijiu, a popular Chinese liquor. Our objective was to investigate the relationships between physicochemical indices, microbial community diversity, and metabolite profiles of strong-flavor Jinhui Daqu during different storage periods. During different storage periods of Jinhui Daqu, we combined Illumina MiSeq sequencing and non-target sequencing techniques to analyze dynamic changes of the microbial community and metabolite composition, established a symbiotic network and explored the correlation between dominant microorganisms and differential metabolites in Daqu. Fungal community diversity in 8d_Daqu was higher than that in 45d_Daqu and 90d_Daqu, whereas bacterial community diversity was higher in 90d_Daqu. Twelve bacterial and four fungal genera were dominant during storage of Daqu. Bacillus, Leuconostoc, Kroppenstedtia, Lactococcus, Thermomyces and Wickerhamomyces decreased as the storage period increased. Differences of microbiota structure led to various metabolic pathways, and 993 differential metabolites were found in all Daqu samples. Differential microorganisms were significantly related to key metabolites. Major metabolic pathways involved in the formation of amino acids and lipids, such as l-arogenate and hydroxyproline, were identified. Interactions between moisture, acidity, and microbes may drive the succession of the microbial community, which further affects the formation of metabolites.


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Bacillus , Microbiota , Fermentação , Bactérias , Metaboloma
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 5487, 2024 Mar 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38448556

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This study addresses the escalating risk of high-speed railway (HSR) infrastructure in China, amplified by climate warming, increased rainfall, frequent extreme weather, and geohazard events. Leveraging a georeferenced dataset of recent HSR defects obtained through an extensive literature review, we employ machine learning techniques for a quantitative multi-defect risk assessment. Climatic, geomorphological, geohydrological, and anthropogenic variables influencing HSR subgrade safety are identified and ranked. Climatic factors significantly impact frost damage and mud pumping, while geomorphological variables exhibit greater influence on settlement and uplift deformation defects. Notably, frost damage is prevalent in the northeast and northwest, mud pumping along the southeast coast, and settlement and uplift deformation in the northwest and central areas. The generated comprehensive risk map underscores high-risk zones, particularly the Menyuan Hui Autonomous and Minle County sections of the Lanzhou-Urumqi HSR, emphasizing the need for focused attention and preventive actions to mitigate potential losses and ensure operational continuity.

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Talanta ; 274: 125994, 2024 Jul 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38547841

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Since the outbreak of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19), this pandemic has caused severe death and infection worldwide. Owing to its strong infectivity, long incubation period, and nonspecific symptoms, the early diagnosis is essential to reduce risk of the severe illness. The electrochemical biosensor, as a fast and sensitive technique for quantitative analysis of body fluids, has been widely studied to diagnose different biomarkers caused at different infective stages of COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2). Recently, many reports have proved that nanomaterials with special architectures and size effects can effectively promote the biosensing performance on the COVID-19 diagnosis, there are few comprehensive summary reports yet. Therefore, in this review, we will pay efforts on recent progress of advanced nanomaterials-facilitated electrochemical biosensors for the COVID-19 detections. The process of SARS-CoV-2 infection in humans will be briefly described, as well as summarizing the types of sensors that should be designed for different infection processes. Emphasis will be supplied to various functional nanomaterials which dominate the biosensing performance for comparison, expecting to provide a rational guidance on the material selection of biosensor construction for people. Finally, we will conclude the perspective on the design of superior nanomaterials-based biosensors facing the unknown virus in future.


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Técnicas Biossensoriais , COVID-19 , Técnicas Eletroquímicas , Nanoestruturas , SARS-CoV-2 , Técnicas Biossensoriais/métodos , Técnicas Biossensoriais/instrumentação , COVID-19/diagnóstico , COVID-19/virologia , Humanos , Nanoestruturas/química , Técnicas Eletroquímicas/métodos , Técnicas Eletroquímicas/instrumentação , SARS-CoV-2/isolamento & purificação , Teste para COVID-19/métodos , Teste para COVID-19/instrumentação
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Eur Radiol ; 2024 Mar 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38528135

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OBJECTIVES: To distinguish isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) genotypes and tumor subtypes of adult-type diffuse gliomas based on the fifth edition of the World Health Organization classification of central nervous system tumors (WHO CNS5) in 2021 using standard, high, and ultra-high b-value diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective study enrolled 70 patients with adult-type diffuse gliomas who underwent multiple b-value DWI. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values including ADCb500/b1000, ADCb500/b2000, ADCb500/b3000, ADCb500/b4000, ADCb500/b6000, ADCb500/b8000, and ADCb500/b10000 in tumor parenchyma (TP) and contralateral normal-appearing white matter (NAWM) were calculated. The ADC ratios of TP/NAWM were assessed for correlations with IDH genotypes, tumor subtypes, and Ki-67 status; diagnostic performances were compared. RESULTS: All ADCs were significantly higher in IDH mutant gliomas than in IDH wild-type gliomas (p < 0.01 for all); ADCb500/b8000 had the highest area under the curve (AUC) of 0.866. All ADCs were significantly lower in glioblastoma than in astrocytoma (p < 0.01 for all). ADCs other than ADCb500/b1000 were significantly lower in glioblastoma than in oligodendroglioma (p < 0.05 for all). ADCb500/b8000 and ADCb500/b10000 were significantly higher in oligodendroglioma than in astrocytoma (p = 0.034 and 0.023). The highest AUCs were 0.818 for ADCb500/b6000 when distinguishing glioblastoma from astrocytoma, 0.979 for ADCb500/b8000 and ADCb500/b10000 when distinguishing glioblastoma from oligodendroglioma, and 0.773 for ADCb500/b10000 when distinguishing astrocytoma from oligodendroglioma. Additionally, all ADCs were negatively correlated with Ki-67 status (p < 0.05 for all). CONCLUSION: Ultra-high b-value DWI can reliably separate IDH genotypes and tumor subtypes of adult-type diffuse gliomas using WHO CNS5 criteria. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT: Ultra-high b-value diffusion-weighted imaging can accurately distinguish isocitrate dehydrogenase genotypes and tumor subtypes of adult-type diffuse gliomas, which may facilitate personalized treatment and prognostic assessment for patients with glioma. KEY POINTS: • Ultra-high b-value diffusion-weighted imaging can accurately distinguish subtle differences in water diffusion among biological tissues. • Ultra-high b-value diffusion-weighted imaging can reliably separate isocitrate dehydrogenase genotypes and tumor subtypes of adult-type diffuse gliomas. • Compared with standard b-value diffusion-weighted imaging, high and ultra-high b-value diffusion-weighted imaging demonstrate better diagnostic performances.

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