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Precise genome manipulation in specific cell types and subtypes in vivo is crucial for neurobiological research because of the cellular heterogeneity of the brain. Site-specific recombinase systems in the mouse, such as Cre-loxP, improve cell type-specific genome manipulation; however, undesirable expression of cell type-specific Cre can occur. This could be due to transient expression during early development, natural expression in more than one cell type, kinetics of recombinases, sensitivity of the Cre reporter, and disruption in cis-regulatory elements by transgene insertion. Moreover, cell subtypes cannot be distinguished in cell type-specific Cre mice. To address these issues, we applied an intersectional genetic approach in mouse using triple recombination systems (Cre-loxP, Flp-FRT and Dre-rox). As a proof of principle, we labelled heterogeneous cell subtypes and deleted target genes within given cell subtypes by labelling neuropeptide Y (NPY)-, calretinin (calbindin 2) (CR)- and cholecystokinin (CCK)-expressing GABAergic neurons in the brain followed by deletion of RNA-binding Fox-1 homolog 3 (Rbfox3) in our engineered mice. Together, our study applies an intersectional genetic approach in vivo to generate engineered mice serving dual purposes of simultaneous cell subtype-specific labelling and gene knockout.
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Integrases , Recombinases , Camundongos , Animais , Técnicas de Inativação de Genes , Integrases/metabolismo , Recombinases/genética , Recombinases/metabolismo , Transgenes , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Camundongos TransgênicosRESUMO
circRNADisease v2.0 is an enhanced and reliable database that offers experimentally verified relationships between circular RNAs (circRNAs) and various diseases. It is accessible at http://cgga.org.cn/circRNADisease/ or http://cgga.org.cn:9091/circRNADisease/. The database currently includes 6998 circRNA-disease entries across multiple species, representing a remarkable 19.77-fold increase compared to the previous version. This expansion consists of a substantial rise in the number of circRNAs (from 330 to 4246), types of diseases (from 48 to 330) and covered species (from human only to 12 species). Furthermore, a new section has been introduced in the database, which collects information on circRNA-associated factors (genes, proteins and microRNAs), molecular mechanisms (molecular pathways), biological functions (proliferation, migration, invasion, etc.), tumor and/or cell line and/or patient-derived xenograft (PDX) details, and prognostic evidence in diseases. In addition, we identified 7 159 865 relationships between mutations and circRNAs among 30 TCGA cancer types. Due to notable enhancements and extensive data expansions, the circRNADisease 2.0 database has become an invaluable asset for both clinical practice and fundamental research. It enables researchers to develop a more comprehensive understanding of how circRNAs impact complex diseases.
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Bases de Dados Genéticas , Neoplasias , RNA Circular , Humanos , Linhagem Celular , Neoplasias/genéticaRESUMO
Ethylene-responsive factors (ERFs) have diverse functions in the regulation of various plant developmental processes. Here, we demonstrate the dual role of an Arabidopsis ERF gene, AtERF19, in regulating reproductive meristem activity and flower organ size through the regulation of genes involved in CLAVATA-WUSCHEL (CLV-WUS) and auxin signaling, respectively. We found that AtERF19 stimulated the formation of flower primordia and controlled the number of flowers produced by activating WUS and was negatively regulated by CLV3. 35S::AtERF19 expression resulted in significantly more flowers, whereas 35S::AtERF19 + SRDX dominant-negative mutants produced fewer flowers. In addition, AtERF19 also functioned to control flower organ size by promoting the division/expansion of the cells through activating Small Auxin Up RNA Gene 32 (SAUR32), which positively regulated MYB21/24 in the auxin signaling pathway. 35S::AtERF19 and 35S::SAUR32 resulted in similarly larger flowers, whereas 35S::AtERF19 + SRDX and 35S::SAUR32-RNAi mutants produced smaller flowers than the wild type. The functions of AtERF19 were confirmed by the production of similarly more and larger flowers in 35S::AtERF19 transgenic tobacco (Nicotiana benthamiana) and in transgenic Arabidopsis which ectopically expressed the orchid gene (Nicotiana benthamiana) PaERF19 than in wild-type plants. The finding that AtERF19 regulates genes involved in both CLV-WUS and auxin signaling during flower development significantly expands the current knowledge of the multifunctional evolution of ERF genes in plants. The results presented in this work indicate a dual role for the transcription factor AtERF19 in controlling the number of flowers produced and flower organ size through the regulation of genes involved in CLV-WUS and auxin signaling, respectively. Our findings expand the knowledge of the roles of ERF genes in the regulation of reproductive development.
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Proteínas de Arabidopsis , Arabidopsis , Arabidopsis/fisiologia , Proteínas de Arabidopsis/metabolismo , Meristema , Tamanho do Órgão/genética , Flores , Ácidos Indolacéticos , Regulação da Expressão Gênica de Plantas/genética , Fatores de Transcrição/genética , Fatores de Transcrição/metabolismoRESUMO
The standout characteristic of the orchid perianth is the transformation of the upper median petal into a distinctively formed lip, which gives orchid flowers their typically zygomorphic symmetry and makes them the most popular ornamental plants worldwide. To study orchid flower development, two WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) genes, PaWOX3 and PaWOX3B, were identified in Phalaenopsis. PaWOX3 and PaWOX3B mRNAs accumulate abundantly during early reproductive development and perianths of young buds, significantly decrease in mature flower and absent in vegetative leaves and roots. PaWOX3 and PaWOX3B virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) knockdown in Phalaenopsis significantly reduces floral bud numbers, suggesting that PaWOX3/PaWOX3B may be involved in flower initiation. Transgenic Arabidopsis ectopically expressing repressor forms of PaWOX3/PaWOX3B and their Oncidium orthologue, OnPRS, exhibit lateral organ development defects, implicating these genes likely have function in regulating growth and differentiation for lateral organs. Neither PaWOX3, PaWOX3B single nor PaWOX3/PaWOX3B double VIGS Phalaenopsis altered the flower morphology. Interestingly, double silencing of PaWOX3 or PaWOX3B with OAGL6-2, which controlled the identity/formation of lips, altered the symmetry of 'BigLip' produced in OAGL6-2 VIGS. This result indicated that the levels of PaWOX3/PaWOX3B are still sufficient to maintain the symmetry for the OAGL6-2 VIGS 'BigLip'. However, the symmetry of the OAGL6-2 VIGS 'BigLip' can not be maintained once the expression of PaWOX3 or PaWOX3B is further reduced. Thus, in addition to control lip identity, this study further found that OAGL6-2 could cooperate with functionally redundant PaWOX3/PaWOX3B in maintaining the symmetric axis of lip.
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To analyze the gene involved in orchid floral development, a HD-Zip II gene PaHAT14, which specifically and highly expressed in perianth during early flower development was identified from Phalaenopsis. Transgenic Arabidopsis plants expressing 35S::PaHAT14 and 35S::PaHAT14+SRDX (fused with the repressor motif SRDX) exhibited similar altered phenotypes, including small leaves, early flowering, and bending petals with increased cuticle production. This suggests that PaHAT14 acts as a repressor. In contrast, transgenic Arabidopsis plants expressing 35S::PaHAT14+VP16 (fused with the activation domain VP16) exhibited curled leaves, late flowering, and folded petals with decreased cuticle production within hardly opened flowers. Additionally, the expression of the ERF gene DEWAX2, which negatively regulates cuticular wax biosynthesis, was down-regulated in 35S::PaHAT14 and 35S::PaHAT14+SRDX transgenic Arabidopsis, while it was up-regulated in 35S::PaHAT14+VP16 transgenic Arabidopsis. Furthermore, transient overexpression of PaHAT14 in Phalaenopsis petal/sepal increased cuticle deposition due to the down-regulation of PaERF105, a Phalaenopsis DEWAX2 orthologue. On the other hand, transient overexpression of PaERF105 decreased cuticle deposition, whereas cuticle deposition increased and the rate of epidermal water loss was reduced in PaERF105 VIGS Phalaenopsis flowers. Moreover, ectopic expression of PaERF105 not only produced phenotypes similar to those in 35S::PaHAT14+VP16 Arabidopsis but also compensated for the altered phenotypes observed in 35S::PaHAT14 and 35S::PaHAT14+SRDX Arabidopsis. These results suggest that PaHAT14 promotes cuticle deposition by negatively regulating downstream gene PaERF105 in orchid flowers.
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INTRODUCTION: Despite the serious risks of diabetes with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, this preventable comorbidity is rarely a priority for HCV elimination. We aim to examine how a shared care model could eliminate HCV in patients with diabetes (PwD) in primary care. METHODS: There were 27 community-based Diabetes Health Promotion Institutes in each township/city of Changhua, Taiwan. PwD from these institutes from January 2018 to December 2020 were enrolled. HCV screening and treatment were integrated into diabetes structured care through collaboration between diabetes care and HCV care teams. Outcome measures included HCV care continuum indicators. Township/city variation in HCV infection prevalence and care cascades were also examined. RESULTS: Of the 10,684 eligible PwD, 9,984 (93.4%) underwent HCV screening, revealing a 6.18% (n = 617) anti-HCV seroprevalence. Among the 597 eligible seropositive individuals, 507 (84.9%) completed the RNA test, obtaining 71.8% positives. Treatment was initiated by 327 (89.8%) of 364 viremic patients, and 315 (86.5%) completed it, resulting in a final cure rate of 79.4% (n = 289). Overall, with the introduction of antivirals in this cohort, the prevalence of viremic HCV infection dropped from 4.44% to 1.34%, yielding a 69.70% (95% credible interval 63.64%-77.03%) absolute reduction. DISCUSSION: Although HCV prevalence varied, the care cascades achieved consistent results across townships/cities. We have further successfully implemented the model in county-wide hospital-based diabetes clinics, eventually treating 89.6% of the total PwD. A collaborative effort between diabetes care and HCV elimination enhanced the testing and treatment in PwD through an innovative shared care model.
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Ascoviruses are insect-specific viruses that are thought to utilize the cellular apoptotic processes of host larvae to produce numerous virion-containing vesicles. In this study, we monitored the in vivo infection processes of Heliothis virescens ascovirus 3h (HvAV-3h) to illustrate the regulated cell death (RCD) of host cells. Transmission electron microscopic observations did not reveal any morphological markers of apoptosis in the fat bodies or hemocytes of HvAV-3h-infected Helicoverpa armigera or Spodoptera exigua larvae. However, several hemocytes showed the morphological criteria for necrosis and/or pyroptosis. Further in vitro biochemical tests were performed to confirm the RCD type of host cells after infection with HvAV-3h. Different morphological characteristics were found between the early (prior to 24 hours post-infection, [hpi]) and later (48 to 120 hpi) stages in both HvAV-3h infected larval fat bodies and hemocytes. In the early stages, the virions could only be found in several adipohemocytes, and the fat bodies were cleaving their contained lipid inclusions into small lipid dots. In the later stage, both fat bodies and hemocytes were filled with numerous virions. According to the morphological characteristics of HvAV-3h infected larval fat bodies or hemocytes, the pathogenic characteristics and infection patterns of HvAV-3h in the host larvae were described, and the systematic pathogenic mode of ascovirus infection was refined in this study. This study details the complete infection process of ascoviruses, which provides insights into the relationship between a pathogenesis of an insect virus and the RCD of different host tissues at different stages of infection. IMPORTANCE Viruses and other pathogens can interrupt host cellular apoptosis to gain benefits, such as sufficient resources and a stable environment that enables them to complete their replication and assembly. It is unusual for viruses to code proteins with homology to caspases, which are commonly recognized as apoptosis regulators. Ascoviruses are insect viruses with special cytopathology, and they have been hypothesized to induce apoptosis in their host larvae via coding a caspase-like protein. This enables them to utilize the process of cellular apoptosis to facilitate vesicle formation and replication. However, our previous studies revealed different trends. The fat bodies and hemocytes of Heliothis virescens ascovirus 3h (HvAV-3h)-infected larvae did not show any morphological markers of apoptosis but did display necrosis and/or pyroptosis morphological characteristics. The pathogenic characteristics and infection patterns of HvAV-3h in the host larvae were described, which can help us understand the relationship between the pathogenesis of an insect virus and host RCD.
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Ascoviridae , Mariposas , Morte Celular Regulada , Animais , Caspases , Larva/virologia , Lipídeos , Mariposas/virologia , Necrose , Spodoptera/virologiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: DNA damage-inducible transcript 3 (DDIT3), as a downstream transcription factor of endoplasmic reticulum stress, is reported to regulate chondrogenic differentiation under physiological and pathological state. However, the specific involvement of DDIT3 in the degradation of condylar cartilage of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) is unclarified. DESIGN: The expression patterns of DDIT3 in condylar cartilage from monosodium iodoacetate-induced TMJOA mice were examined to uncover the potential role of DDIT3 in TMJOA. The Ddit3 knockout (Ddit3-/-) mice and their wildtype littermates (Ddit3+/+) were used to clarify the effect of DDIT3 on cartilage degradation. Primary condylar chondrocytes and ATDC5 cells were applied to explore the mechanisms of DDIT3 on autophagy and extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation in chondrocytes. The autophagy inhibitor chloroquine (CQ) was used to determine the effect of DDIT3-inhibited autophagy in vivo. RESULTS: DDIT3 were highly expressed in condylar cartilage from TMJOA mice. Ddit3 knockout alleviated condylar cartilage degradation and subchondral bone loss, compared with their wildtype littermates. In vitro study demonstrated that DDIT3 exacerbated ECM degradation in chondrocytes induced by TNF-α through inhibiting autophagy. The intraperitoneal injection of CQ further confirmed that Ddit3 knockout alleviated cartilage degradation in TMJOA through activating autophagy in vivo. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings identified the crucial role of DDIT3-inhibited autophagy in condylar cartilage degradation during the development of TMJOA.
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Autofagia , Cartilagem Articular , Condrócitos , Camundongos Knockout , Osteoartrite , Fator de Transcrição CHOP , Animais , Fator de Transcrição CHOP/metabolismo , Fator de Transcrição CHOP/genética , Autofagia/fisiologia , Cartilagem Articular/metabolismo , Camundongos , Osteoartrite/metabolismo , Osteoartrite/genética , Condrócitos/metabolismo , Transtornos da Articulação Temporomandibular/metabolismo , Transtornos da Articulação Temporomandibular/genética , Côndilo Mandibular/metabolismo , Côndilo Mandibular/patologia , Proteínas de Membrana , Fator 2 Relacionado a NF-E2 , Heme Oxigenase-1RESUMO
Ostrinia furnacalis is a disreputable herbivorous pest that poses a serious threat to corn crops. Phototaxis in nocturnal moths plays a crucial role in pest prediction and control. Insect opsins are the main component of insect visual system. However, the inherent molecular relationship between phototactic behaviour and vision of insects remains a mystery. Herein, three opsin genes were identified and cloned from O. furnacalis (OfLW, OfBL, and OfUV). Bioinformatics analysis revealed that all opsin genes had visual pigment (opsin) retinal binding sites and seven transmembrane domains. Opsin genes were distributed across different developmental stages and tissues, with the highest expression in adults and compound eyes. The photoperiod-induced assay elucidated that the expression of three opsin genes in females were higher during daytime, while their expression in males tended to increase at night. Under the sustained darkness, the expression of opsin genes increased circularly, although the increasing amplitude in males was lower when compared with females. Furthermore, the expression of OfLW, OfBL, and OfUV was upregulated under green, blue, and ultraviolet light, respectively. The results of RNA interference showed that the knockout of opsin genes decreased the phototaxis efficiency of female and male moths to green, blue, and ultraviolet light. Our results reveal that opsin genes are involved in the phototactic behaviour of moths, providing a potential target gene for pest control and a basis for further investigation on the phototactic behaviour of Lepidoptera insects.
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Supercapacitor is an important energy storage device widely used in the automobile industry, military production, and communication equipment because of its fast charge-discharge rate, and high power density. Herein, carbon quantum dots modified and Y3+ doped Ni3(NO3)2(OH)4 (NiY@CQDs) nanospheres are prepared by a solvothermal method and used as an electrode material. The electrochemical properties of NiY@CQDs were measured in a three-electrode system. An asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) cell was assembled with activated carbon (AC) as the anode and NiY@CQDs as the cathode. The electrochemical properties of the ASC device were measured in a two-electrode system. Experimental results show the shape of NiY@CQDs is petal-shaped and the introducing carbon quantum dots and doping Y3+ significantly increases the specific surface area, conductivity, and specific capacitance of Ni3(NO3)2(OH)4. The mass-specific capacitance of NiY@CQDs reaches up to 2944â F g-1 at a current density of 1â A g-1. The asymmetric supercapacitor of NiY@CQDs//AC has a high energy density of 138.65â Wh kg-1 at a power density of 1500â W kg-1, displaying a wide range of application prospects in the energy storage area.
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BACKGROUND: The number of multigene-modified donor pigs for xenotransplantation is increasing with the advent of gene-editing technologies. However, it remains unclear which gene combination is suitable for specific organ transplantation. METHODS: In this study, we utilized CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology, piggyBac transposon system, and somatic cell cloning to construct GTKO/hCD55/hTBM/hCD39 four-gene-edited cloned (GEC) pigs and performed kidney transplantation from pig to rhesus monkey to evaluate the effectiveness of these GEC pigs. RESULTS: First, 107 cell colonies were obtained through drug selection, of which seven were 4-GE colonies. Two colonies were selected for somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), resulting in seven fetuses, of which four were GGTA1 biallelic knockout. Out of these four, two fetuses had higher expression of hCD55, hTBM, and hCD39. Therefore, these two fetuses were selected for two consecutive rounds of cloning, resulting in 97 live piglets. After phenotype identification, the GGTA1 gene of these pigs was inactivated, and hCD55, hTBM, and hCD39 were expressed in cells and multiple tissues. Furthermore, the numbers of monkey IgM and IgG binding to the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of the 4-GEC pigs were markedly reduced. Moreover, 4-GEC porcine PBMCs had greater survival rates than those from wild-type pigs through complement-mediated cytolysis assays. In pig-to-monkey kidney xenotransplantation, the kidney xenograft successfully survived for 11 days. All physiological and biochemical indicators were normal, and no hyperacute rejection or coagulation abnormalities were found after transplantation. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that the GTKO/hCD55/hTBM/hCD39 four-gene modification effectively alleviates immune rejection, and the pig kidney can functionally support the recipient monkey's life.
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Animais Geneticamente Modificados , Galactosiltransferases , Edição de Genes , Transplante de Rim , Transplante Heterólogo , Animais , Transplante Heterólogo/métodos , Transplante de Rim/métodos , Suínos , Edição de Genes/métodos , Galactosiltransferases/genética , Sistemas CRISPR-Cas , Macaca mulatta , Técnicas de Transferência Nuclear , Xenoenxertos , Humanos , Sobrevivência de Enxerto/imunologia , Rejeição de Enxerto/imunologia , Apirase , Antígenos CDRESUMO
This study presents an efficient synthesis pathway for etrasimod, starting from (+)-cis-4-acetoxy-2-cyclopenten-1-ol, yielding 5.6% overall with 98% enantiomeric excess. The crucial intermediate, (4R)-anilinocyclopent-2-enone, was derived from the (S)-alcohol/isocyanate adduct through a concerted, Al2O3-promoted decarboxylative rearrangement, which inverted the configuration. A tetracyclic fused lactam was formed via a one-pot acylation-Michael addition, followed by keto α-arylation. Subsequent removal of the oxo group facilitated the synthesis of cyclopenta[b]indol-3-ylacetic acid through a series of reactions, including methanolysis, indoline oxidation, and hydrolysis.
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Mechanochemical reactions achieved by processes such as milling and grinding are promising alternatives to traditional solution-based chemistry. This approach not only eliminates the need for large amounts of solvents, thereby reducing waste generation, but also finds applications in chemical and materials synthesis. The focus of this study is on the synthesis of quinazolinone derivatives by ball milling, in particular evodiamine and rutaecarpine analogues. These compounds are of interest due to their diverse bioactivities, including potential anticancer properties. The study examines the reactions carried out under ball milling conditions, emphasizing their efficiency in terms of shorter reaction times and reduced environmental impact compared to conventional methods. The ball milling reaction of evodiamine and rutaecarpine analogues resulted in yields of 63-78% and 22-61%, respectively. In addition, these compounds were tested for their cytotoxic activity, and evodiamine exhibited an IC50 of 0.75 ± 0.04 µg mL-1 against the Ca9-22 cell line. At its core, this research represents a new means to synthesise these compounds, providing a more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional approaches.
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Alcaloides Indólicos , Quinazolinonas , Quinazolinas/químicaRESUMO
Metal-organic framework compounds are extensively utilized in various fields, such as electrode materials, owing to their distinctive porous structure and significant specific surface area. In this study, NiCoAl-MOF metal-organic framework precursors were synthesized by a solvothermal method, and NiAl2O4/NiCo2O4 electrode materials were prepared by the subsequent calcination of the precursor. These materials were characterized by XRD, XPS, BET tests, and SEM, and the electrochemical properties of the electrode materials were tested by CV and GCD methods. BET tests showed that NiAl2O4/NiCo2O4 has an abundant porous structure and a large specific surface area of up to 105 m2 g-1. The specific capacitance of NiAl2O4/NiCo2O4 measured by the GCD method reaches up to 2870.83 F g-1 at a current density of 1 A g-1. The asymmetric supercapacitor NiAl2O4/NiCo2O4//AC assembled with activated carbon electrodes has a maximum energy density of 166.98 W h kg-1 and a power density of 750.00 W kg-1 within a voltage window of 1.5 V. In addition, NiAl2O4/NiCo2O4 materials have good cycling stability. These advantages make it a good candidate for the application of high-performance supercapacitors.
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Based on the excellent piezoelectric properties of 0.7Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-0.3PbTiO3 (PMN-PT) single crystals, a hole-doped manganite film/PMN-PT heterostructure has been constructed to achieve electric-field and light co-control of physical properties. Here, we report the resistivity switching behavior of Eu0.7Sr0.3MnO3/PMN-PT(111) multiferroic heterostructures under different in-plane reading currents, temperatures, light stimuli and electric fields, and discuss the underlying coupling mechanisms of resistivity change. The transition from the electric-field induced lattice strain effect to polarization current effect can be controlled effectively by decreasing the in-plane reading current at room temperature. With the decrease of temperature, the interfacial charge effect dominates over the lattice strain effect due to the reduced charge carrier density. In addition, light stimulus can lead to the delocalization of eg carriers, and thus enhance the lattice strain effect and suppress the interfacial charge effect. This work helps to understand essential physics of magnetoelectric coupling and also provides a potential method to realize energy-efficient multi-field control of manganite thin films.
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PURPOSE: To investigate the surgical outcomes and intraoperative parameters of 3D visualization system for macular diseases in highly myopic eyes. METHODS: In this single-center, prospective, randomized, comparative interventional study, 40 highly myopic eyes (axial length > 26mm) were randomly assigned to either a 3D visualization system or a conventional microscope (CM) group. Surgical outcomes and intraoperative parameters, including the number of indocyanine green (ICG) injections, surgical time, and epiretinal membrane (ERM)/ internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling time, were compared. RESULTS: The 3D group required significantly fewer ICG injections (1.3 ± 0.5 vs. 2.3 ± 0.7, p < 0.001), had shorter ERM/ILM peeling times (522.8 ± 258.0 vs. 751.8 ± 320.2 sec, p < 0.05), and experienced fewer intraoperative retinal hemorrhages (0 vs. 7 cases, p < 0.05) compared to the CM group. Anatomical and functional outcomes were comparable between the two groups. CONCLUSION: The 3D system exhibited a lower number of ICG injections, shorter ERM/ILM peeling times and a reduced incidence of intraoperative retinal hemorrhages, suggesting the 3D visualization system may offer advantages for macular surgery in highly myopic eyes.
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The impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on society is continuous, resulting in negative psychological consequences. Given the vulnerability and sensitivity to the environment among preschool children, their emotional and behavioral problems deserve more attention. The current study aimed to explore the impact of the epidemic on preschool children's mental health by determining the pooled prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems amidst the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic and to reveal potential reasons for variations between studies. Published studies were searched in Embase, PubMed, ProQuest, PsycINFO, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wanfang. Based on the inclusion criteria outlined in this study, a total of 10 studies encompassing 38,059 participants were incorporated. Employing a random-effect model for estimating the prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems, the results revealed a pooled prevalence rate of 24.3% (95% CI, 0.15-0.38; I²=99.9%) among preschool children. This rate surpasses the pre-outbreak prevalence observed in different countries, signifying a detrimental influence of the epidemic on the mental well-being of preschoolers. Therefore, mental health care and recovery are essential for the vulnerable group during and after the public health crisis. Specific emotional and behavioral problems among preschool children are expected to be researched in the future to provide more targeted guidance for intervention.
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COVID-19 , Humanos , COVID-19/psicologia , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Pré-Escolar , Transtornos do Comportamento Infantil/epidemiologia , Transtornos do Comportamento Infantil/psicologia , Prevalência , Comportamento Problema/psicologia , Sintomas Afetivos/epidemiologia , Sintomas Afetivos/psicologia , SARS-CoV-2RESUMO
BACKGROUND: To identify genotypes associated with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and investigate the associations between genotype variations and anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment response. METHODS: This observational, retrospective, case series study enrolled patients diagnosed with nAMD who received anti-VEGF treatment in National Taiwan University Hospital with at least one-year follow-up between 2012 and 2020. A genome-wide association study (GWAS) was conducted on enrolled patients and controls. Correlations between the genotypes identified from GWAS and the treatment response of functional/anatomical biomarkers, including visual acuity (VA), presence of intraretinal or subretinal fluid (SRF), serous or fibrovascular pigmented epithelium detachment (PED), and disruption of the ellipsoid zone (EZ), were analysed. RESULTS: In total, 182 patients with nAMD and 1748 controls were enrolled. GWAS revealed 16 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) as risk loci for nAMD, including seven loci in CFH and ARMS2/HTRA1 and nine novel loci, including rs117517872 and rs79835234(COPB2-DT), rs7525578(RAP1A), rs2123738(LOC105376755), rs1374879(CNTN3), rs3812692(SAR1A), rs117501587(PRKCA), rs9965945(CNDP1), and rs189769231(MATK). Our study revealed rs800292(CFH), rs11200638(HTRA1), and rs2123738(LOC105376755) correlated with poor treatment response in VA (P = 0.005), SRF (P = 0.044), and fibrovascular PED (P = 0.007), respectively. Rs9965945(CNDP1) was correlated with poor response in disruption of EZ (P = 0.046) and serous PED (P = 0.049). CONCLUSIONS: Among the 16 SNPs found in the GWAS, four loci-CFH, ARMS2/HTRA1, and two novel loci-were correlated with the susceptibility of nAMD and anatomical/functional responses after anti-VEGF treatment.
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Inibidores da Angiogênese , Estudo de Associação Genômica Ampla , Injeções Intravítreas , Polimorfismo de Nucleotídeo Único , Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular , Acuidade Visual , Degeneração Macular Exsudativa , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular/antagonistas & inibidores , Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular/genética , Inibidores da Angiogênese/administração & dosagem , Inibidores da Angiogênese/uso terapêutico , Idoso , Acuidade Visual/fisiologia , Degeneração Macular Exsudativa/tratamento farmacológico , Degeneração Macular Exsudativa/genética , Degeneração Macular Exsudativa/diagnóstico , Degeneração Macular Exsudativa/fisiopatologia , Ranibizumab/administração & dosagem , Tomografia de Coerência Óptica , Genótipo , Seguimentos , Angiofluoresceinografia , Resultado do Tratamento , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Bevacizumab/administração & dosagem , Bevacizumab/uso terapêutico , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Predisposição Genética para Doença , Serina Peptidase 1 de Requerimento de Alta Temperatura ARESUMO
Yanhusuo (Corydalis yanhusuo (Y. H. Chou & Chun C. Hsu) W. T. Wang ex Z.Y. Su & C.Y. Wu), a perennial herbaceous plant of the Papaveraceae family and genus Corydalis, is also known as Yuanhu and used as medicine by its tuberous roots. It is mainly planted in Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces of China, with the best quality produced in Panan County of Zhejiang province. Yanhusuo has the effects of promoting blood circulation, invigorating the flow of qi and relieving pain, and is widely used in Chinese traditional medicines. In surveys carried out in summer of 2020-2023, grey mold disease was found occurred on C. yanhusuo in Panan County. This disease begins at April, and lasts to July, with incidence of 20% to 70%. The diseased plants showed a large number of gray mold layers adhere to the leaves. When the disease infects from the leaf tips, it form V-shaped lesions; when the leaves are severely infected, the entire leaves die, shrink, curl, and have a large number of gray mold layers on the surface. To identify the causal agent of this leaf disease, diseased leaves were collected from Yanhusuo field at Panan County of Zhejiang province in China since 2020, and tissues at the junction of the healthy and diseased areas were cut off, disinfected with 75% ethanol for 30 seconds, rinsed with sterile water for 3 times for 1 minute each time, air-dried under sterile conditions, and then were inoculated in PDA medium and cultured in a 25â incubator. After 2-3 days, picked the edge hyphae of the fungi that grew on the PDA plate and cultured them on a new PDA plate. After 5 days, picked the single spore and inoculated on a new PDA plate for continuous cultivation until pure culture strains were obtained. Thirty strains were isolated from 30 samples that collected from 3 Yanhusuo fields in Panan County. One of the thirty purified strains was named "YH8" for further identification. When cultured on PDA medium, mycelia were initially whitish and turned gray with age. The hyphae accumulate into clusters, and no sclerotia are produced during the cultivation. The conidiophores are slender, septate. The base of the conidiophore is enlarged or slightly enlarged. The conidiophore often has branches and produces a large number of conidia, which are similar to grape clusters. The conidia are monosporous, ovoid, and colorless, 6.08 µm-12.76 µm×8.42 µm-19.34 µm, with an average size of 9.55 µm×14.50 µm. To further identify the species, YH8 genomic DNA was extracted, and the internal transcribed spacer (ITS), heat shock protein (HSP60), and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (G3PDH) genes were amplified with the primers ITS1/4 (White et al. 1990), HSP60-F/HSP60-R, and G3PDH-F/G3PDH-R (Staats et al. 2005), respectively. A multilocus phylogenetic tree was constructed with the ITS, HSP60, and G3PDH reference sequences, and the sequences of PCR amplicons (Genbank number: PP388281, PP376066 and PP376067) were 100% (518 bp out of 518 bp), 99% (994 bp out of 995 bp) and 100% (880 bp out of 880 bp) identical to the Botrytis cinerea strain 5-3, respectively, and the grouping of strain YH8 was supported by 99% bootstrap value. To fulfill the Koch's postulates, spore suspension (approximately 103 CFU/mL) of YH8 was sprayed onto leaves of 3-week Yanhusuo seedlings, and sterile water was sprayed as negative control, 15 seedlings for each treatment, and the experiments was repeated for times. The seedlings were incubated in a growth chamber under 28â and 80% humidity. Seven days after inoculation, leaves of noninoculated controls were green and healthy, while the seedlings inoculated with spore suspension of YH8 showed lesions and molds, which were same with field symptoms. The causal pathogen was then reisolated from the lesions, and the gained pathogen showed same colony and spore morphology with YH8, which suggested the confirmation of Koch's postulates. Based on the morphological characteristics and molecular identification, the strain YH8 was identified as B. cinerea. To our knowledge, this is the first report of B. cinerea causing gray mold on the Corydalis yanhusuo in China. This report will provide guide to growers and local technicians for diagnostic and controlling grey mold disease of Yanhusuo.
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Osteoporosis is a common bone disease in aging populations, particularly in postmenopausal women. Anti-resorptive and anabolic drugs have been applied to prevent and cure osteoporosis and are linked with a variety of adverse effects. Antrodia cinnamomea extracts (ACE) are highly renowned for their anticancer, antioxidative, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, whether ACE-enriched anti-osteoporosis functions are largely unknown. In a preclinical animal model, we found that ovariectomy significantly decreased bone volume in the ovariectomized (OVX) rats. Administration of ACE antagonized OVX-induced bone loss. In addition, ACE reversed OVX-reduced biomechanical properties. The serum osteoclast marker also showed improvement in the ACE-treated group. In the cellular model, it was indicated that ACE inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclast formation. Taken together, ACE seems to be a hopeful candidate for the development of novel anti-osteoporosis treatment.