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Apoptosis ; 29(9-10): 1454-1465, 2024 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39008196

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Cuprotosis related genes (CRGs) have been proved to be potential therapeutic targets for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and cancer, but their immune and molecular mechanisms in COVID-19 infection in Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBC/DLBCL) patients are rarely reported. Our research goal is first to screen the key CRGs in COVID-19 through univariate analysis, machine learning and clinical samples. Secondly, we determined the expression and prognostic role of key CRGs in DLBCL through pan-cancer analysis. We validated the expression levels and prognosis using multiple datasets and independent clinical samples and validated the functional role of key CRGs in DLBCL through cell experiments. Finally, we validated the expression levels of CRGs in COVID-19 infected DLBCL patients samples and analyzed their common pathways in COVID-19 and DLBCL. The results show that synuclein-alpha (SNCA) is the common key differential gene of COVID-19 and DLBCL. DLBCL cells confirm that high expression of SNCA can significantly promote cell apoptosis and significantly inhibit the cycle progression of DLBCL. High expression of SNCA can regulate the binding of major histocompatibility complexes (MHCs) and T cell receptor (TCR) by regulating immune infiltration of Dendritic cells, effectively enhancing T cell-mediated anti-tumor immunity and clearing cancer cells. In conclusion, SNCA may be a potential therapeutic target for COVID-19 infection in DLBCL patients. Our study provides a theoretical basis for improving the clinical treatment of COVID-19 infection in DLBCL patients.


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Apoptosis , COVID-19 , Linfoma de Células B Grandes Difuso , SARS-CoV-2 , alfa-Sinucleína , Humanos , Linfoma de Células B Grandes Difuso/genética , Linfoma de Células B Grandes Difuso/virología , Linfoma de Células B Grandes Difuso/inmunología , Linfoma de Células B Grandes Difuso/metabolismo , COVID-19/genética , COVID-19/inmunología , COVID-19/virología , COVID-19/metabolismo , alfa-Sinucleína/genética , alfa-Sinucleína/metabolismo , SARS-CoV-2/genética , SARS-CoV-2/fisiología , Apoptosis/genética , Línea Celular Tumoral , Pronóstico , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica
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Hepatology ; 78(1): 72-87, 2023 07 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36626624

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The innate-like mucosa-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells are enriched in human liver and have been linked to human HCC. However, their contributions to the progression of HCC are controversial due to the heterogeneity of MAIT cells, and new MAIT cell subsets remain to be explored. APPROACH AND RESULTS: Combining single cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and flow cytometry analysis, we performed phenotypic and functional studies and found that FOXP3 + CXCR3 + MAIT cells in HCC patients were regulatory MAIT cells (MAITregs) with high immunosuppressive potential. These MAITregs were induced under Treg-inducing condition and predominantly from FOXP3 - CXCR3 + MAIT cells, which displayed mild Treg-related features and represented a pre-MAITreg reservoir. In addition, the induction and function of MAITregs were promoted by ß1 adrenergic receptor signaling in pre-MAITregs and MAITregs, respectively. In HCC patients, high proportion of the intratumoral MAITregs inhibited antitumor immune responses and was associated with poor clinical outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Together, we reveal an immunosuppressive subset of MAIT cells in HCC patients that contributes to HCC progression, and propose a control through neuroimmune crosstalk.


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Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Células T Invariantes Asociadas a Mucosa , Humanos , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patología , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patología , Membrana Mucosa , Factores de Transcripción Forkhead , Receptores Adrenérgicos
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Int J Mol Sci ; 24(13)2023 Jul 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37446183

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Auxin response factors (ARFs) are critical components of the auxin signaling pathway, and are involved in diverse plant biological processes. However, ARF genes have not been investigated in flax (Linum usitatissimum L.), an important oilseed and fiber crop. In this study, we comprehensively analyzed the ARF gene family and identified 33 LuARF genes unevenly distributed on the 13 chromosomes of Longya-10, an oil-use flax variety. Detailed analysis revealed wide variation among the ARF family members and predicted nuclear localization for all proteins. Nineteen LuARFs contained a complete ARF structure, including DBD, MR, and CTD, whereas the other fourteen lacked the CTD. Phylogenetic analysis grouped the LuARFs into four (I-V) clades. Combined with sequence analysis, the LuARFs from the same clade showed structural conservation, implying functional redundancy. Duplication analysis identified twenty-seven whole-genome-duplicated LuARF genes and four tandem-duplicated LuARF genes. These duplicated gene pairs' Ka/Ks ratios suggested a strong purifying selection pressure on the LuARF genes. Collinearity analysis revealed that about half of the LuARF genes had homologs in other species, indicating a relatively conserved nature of the ARFs. The promoter analysis identified numerous hormone- and stress-related elements, and the qRT-PCR experiment revealed that all LuARF genes were responsive to phytohormone (IAA, GA3, and NAA) and stress (PEG, NaCl, cold, and heat) treatments. Finally, expression profiling of LuARF genes in different tissues by qRT-PCR indicated their specific functions in stem or capsule growth. Thus, our findings suggest the potential functions of LuARFs in flax growth and response to an exogenous stimulus, providing a basis for further functional studies on these genes.


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Lino , Ácidos Indolacéticos , Ácidos Indolacéticos/metabolismo , Filogenia , Lino/genética , Lino/metabolismo , Familia de Multigenes , Reguladores del Crecimiento de las Plantas , Regulación de la Expresión Génica de las Plantas , Proteínas de Plantas/genética , Proteínas de Plantas/metabolismo , Perfilación de la Expresión Génica
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Br J Clin Pharmacol ; 88(2): 464-475, 2022 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34192814

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AIMS: The association of renal function and linezolid-induced thrombocytopaenia (LIT) remains controversial. We performed a meta-analysis to determine whether impaired renal function is associated with an increased LIT risk. METHODS: We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library from inception to February 2021 for eligible studies evaluating the relationship between renal function and LIT. Indicators of renal function included renal impairment (RI), severe RI, haemodialysis status, creatinine clearance rate (Ccr) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Unadjusted and adjusted estimates and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated separately using a random-effect model. RESULTS: A total of 24 studies with 3580 patients were included in the meta-analysis. RI patients had an increased LIT risk compared to non-RI patients in both the unadjusted (OR 3.54; 95% CI 2.27, 5.54; I2 = 77.7%) and adjusted analyses (OR 2.51; 95% CI 1.82, 3.45; I2 = 17.9%). This association persisted in the subset of studies involving only patients receiving a fixed conventional dose (600 mg every 12 h) and other subgroup analyses by ethnicity, sample size and study quality. Moreover, the LIT risk was significantly higher in patients with severe RI and haemodialysis than in patients without severe RI and haemodialysis. The eGFR and Ccr were significantly lower in LIT patients than in non-LIT patients. CONCLUSIONS: Impaired renal function is associated with an increased risk of LIT. A reduced linezolid dose may be considered in RI patients at a low risk of treatment failure, ideally guided by therapeutic drug monitoring.


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Insuficiencia Renal , Trombocitopenia , Tasa de Filtración Glomerular , Humanos , Riñón/fisiología , Linezolid/efectos adversos , Insuficiencia Renal/inducido químicamente , Insuficiencia Renal/complicaciones , Trombocitopenia/inducido químicamente
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Mycoses ; 65(2): 152-163, 2022 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34882852

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BACKGROUND: An increasing number of cases of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) complicating influenza have been described. We performed a meta-analysis to estimate the incidence, risk factors and outcomes of IPA in patients with influenza. METHODS: A systematic search was conducted in the PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases from their inception to 31 August 2021 for eligible studies. Data on the incidence and risk factors of and mortality due to IPA in influenza patients were pooled using a random-effects model. Sensitivity analyses restricted to severe influenza requiring intensive care unit (ICU) support and multiple subgroup analyses were performed. RESULTS: Fourteen studies involving 6024 hospitalised patients with influenza were included. IPA was estimated to occur in 10% of influenza patients, with a mortality rate of 52%. Similar incidence (11%) and mortality (54%) estimates for IPA were observed in the sensitivity analysis including severe cases requiring ICU support. Subgroup analysis by geographical location showed a similar IPA rate between European (10%) and non-European (11%) studies. The IPA rate in the subset of nine studies using the modified AspICU criteria was 13%. Most subgroup analyses showed ≥50% mortality in IPA patients. Several predictors for IPA susceptibility were identified, including male sex, smoking history, chronic lung disease, influenza A (H1N1), severe conditions requiring supportive therapy, corticosteroid use before admission, solid organ transplant and haematological malignancy. CONCLUSIONS: The IPA is common in individuals with severe influenza, and the prognosis is particularly poor. Influenza patients, especially those with high-risk factors, should be thoroughly screened for IPA.


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Gripe Humana , Aspergilosis Pulmonar Invasiva , Humanos , Incidencia , Subtipo H1N1 del Virus de la Influenza A , Gripe Humana/epidemiología , Aspergilosis Pulmonar Invasiva/epidemiología , Aspergilosis Pulmonar Invasiva/mortalidad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo
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BMC Infect Dis ; 21(1): 663, 2021 Jul 08.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34238232

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BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with a high mortality rate, especially in patients with severe illness. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the potential predictors of mortality in patients with COVID-19. METHODS: PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and three electronic Chinese databases were searched from December 1, 2019 to April 29, 2020. Eligible studies reporting potential predictors of mortality in patients with COVID-19 were identified. Unadjusted prognostic effect estimates were pooled using the random-effects model if data from at least two studies were available. Adjusted prognostic effect estimates were presented by qualitative analysis. RESULTS: Thirty-six observational studies were identified, of which 27 were included in the meta-analysis. A total of 106 potential risk factors were tested, and the following important predictors were associated with mortality: advanced age, male sex, current smoking status, preexisting comorbidities (especially chronic kidney, respiratory, and cardio-cerebrovascular diseases), symptoms of dyspnea, complications during hospitalization, corticosteroid therapy and a severe condition. Additionally, a series of abnormal laboratory biomarkers of hematologic parameters, hepatorenal function, inflammation, coagulation, and cardiovascular injury were also associated with fatal outcome. CONCLUSION: We identified predictors of mortality in patients with COVID-19. These findings could help healthcare providers take appropriate measures and improve clinical outcomes in such patients.


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COVID-19/diagnóstico , COVID-19/mortalidad , Corticoesteroides/administración & dosificación , Distribución por Edad , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/epidemiología , Comorbilidad , Bases de Datos Factuales , Disnea/epidemiología , Femenino , Hospitalización/estadística & datos numéricos , Humanos , Inflamación/epidemiología , Riñón/fisiopatología , Hígado/fisiopatología , Masculino , Estudios Observacionales como Asunto , Pronóstico , Factores de Riesgo , Distribución por Sexo , Fumadores/estadística & datos numéricos
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Parasitol Res ; 118(7): 2287-2293, 2019 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31168702

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Schistosomiasis is a devastating disease caused by Schistosoma infection. Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) has emerged as a candidate vaccine component against Schistosoma japonicum, but only confers partial protection. Cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) regulates T cell activation and shows negative effects on vaccine-induced immune protection; however, its potential influence on the protective effects of a GAPDH vaccine against S. japonicum and the underlying mechanism remain unclear. In this study, we established a mouse model of S. japonicum infection, and the mice were randomly divided into uninfected, infected control, anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody (anti-CTLA-4 mAb), GAPDH, and GAPDH combined with anti-CTLA-4 mAb groups to compare the protective effects against infection and the consequent tissue damage. The worm reduction rate in the GAPDH-treated infected mice was 26.58%, which increased to 54.61% when combined with anti-CTLA-4 mAb. The frequency of regulatory T cells (Tregs) was significantly higher in the anti-CTLA-4 mAb group and was lower in the GAPDH group. However, both anti-CTLA-4 mAb and GAPDH elevated the levels of the cytokines IFN-γ, IL-2, IL-4, and IL-5 in the spleens of infected mice, and their combination further enhanced cytokine production. The diameter of egg granuloma in the anti-CTLA-4 mAb group and combined treatment group increased significantly compared to that of the other groups. These results suggest that anti-CTLA-4 mAb can be used as an adjuvant to enhance the immune protection of the GAPDH vaccine via inducing the Th1 immune response, although this comes at the cost of enhanced body injury.


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Antígenos Helmínticos/inmunología , Antígeno CTLA-4/inmunología , Gliceraldehído-3-Fosfato Deshidrogenasas/inmunología , Schistosoma japonicum/inmunología , Esquistosomiasis Japónica/inmunología , Vacunas/inmunología , Animales , Anticuerpos Monoclonales/inmunología , Citocinas/metabolismo , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Femenino , Ratones , Ratones Endogámicos BALB C , Esquistosomiasis Japónica/parasitología , Esquistosomiasis Japónica/prevención & control , Bazo/inmunología , Linfocitos T Reguladores/inmunología
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Molecules ; 24(15)2019 Jul 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31344979

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The bamboo shoot of Pleioblastus amarus (Keng) Keng f. is a medicinal and edible plant product in China. In this study, the chemical composition of the total alkaloids from bamboo shoots and bamboo shoot shells of P. amarus (Keng) Keng f. (ABSP and ABSSP, respectively) were separated and investigated by UHPLC/QTOF-MS/MS. The results showed that a total of 32 alkaloids were extracted, with 15 common to both ABSP and ABSSP and 10 and 7 alkaloids distinct to ABSP and ABSSP, respectively. ABSP and ABSSP both decreased the lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 0.5 µg/mL)-induced nitric oxide (NO) production in RAW264.7 murine macrophages with half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values of 78 and 55 µg/mL, respectively. We also found that ABSP and ABSSP (100 µg/mL) could decrease the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) at both mRNA and protein levels in LPS-exposed RAW264.7 cells. Moreover, 100 µg/mL of ABSP and ABSSP also significantly inhibited LPS-induced mRNA expression of interleukin 1ß (IL-1ß) and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α). Additionally, ABSP and ABSSP (100 µg/mL) decreased the phosphorylation of extracellular regulated protein kinase (ERK) in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. Collectively, the total alkaloids from the bamboo shoots and shells of P. amarus exhibit anti-inflammatory effects in LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells through the inhibition of ERK signaling. This result can provide support for the medicinal use and further study of P. amarus.


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Alcaloides/farmacología , Antiinflamatorios/farmacología , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Brotes de la Planta/química , Sasa/química , Alcaloides/análisis , Alcaloides/química , Animales , Antiinflamatorios/análisis , Antiinflamatorios/química , Citocinas/genética , Citocinas/metabolismo , Quinasas MAP Reguladas por Señal Extracelular/metabolismo , Regulación de la Expresión Génica/efectos de los fármacos , Mediadores de Inflamación/metabolismo , Macrófagos/efectos de los fármacos , Macrófagos/metabolismo , Ratones , Estructura Molecular , Óxido Nítrico/metabolismo , Extractos Vegetales/análisis , Extractos Vegetales/química , Células RAW 264.7 , Análisis Espectral
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Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi ; 21(12): 1177-1181, 2019 Dec.
Artículo en Zh | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31874655

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OBJECTIVE: To study the expression of interferon-λ1 (IFN-λ1) in respiratory epithelial cells in children with human rhinovirus (HRV) infection. METHODS: Sputum samples and nasopharyngeal swabs were collected from the children who were hospitalized due to acute respiratory infection from February to October, 2017. Bacterial culture was performed, and nucleic acid test was performed for 11 respiratory pathogens. A total of 90 children with positive HRV alone were enrolled as the HRV infection group, and 95 children with positive respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) alone were enrolled as the RSV infection group. A total of 50 healthy children who underwent outpatient physical examination during the same period of time and had negative results for all pathogen tests were enrolled as the healthy control group. Nasopharyngeal swabs were collected from all groups, and quantitative real-time PCR was used to measure viral load and the mRNA expression of IFN-λ1. RESULTS: In the HRV infection group, there was no significant difference in the mRNA expression of IFN-λ1 between boys and girls and across all age groups (P>0.05). In the HRV infection group, there was no correlation between the mRNA expression of IFN-λ1 and HRV load (P>0.05). The mRNA expression of IFN-λ1 in the HRV infection group was significantly higher than that in the healthy control group (P<0.05), but significantly lower than that in the RSV infection group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: HRV can induce the expression of IFN-λ1 in respiratory epithelial cells, suggesting that IFN-λ1 may play an important role in anti-HRV infection in children.


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Infecciones por Picornaviridae , Infecciones del Sistema Respiratorio , Antivirales , Niño , Células Epiteliales , Femenino , Humanos , Interferones , Masculino , Rhinovirus
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Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi ; 19(6): 677-681, 2017 Jun.
Artículo en Zh | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28606236

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the expression of IFN-λ1 in respiratory epithelial cells of children with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and its relationship with RSV load. METHODS: The nasopharyngeal swabs were collected from the children who were hospitalized with respiratory tract infection from June 2015 to June 2016. A direct immunofluorescence assay was used to detect the antigens of seven common respiratory viruses (including RSV) in the nasopharyngeal swabs. A total of 120 children who were only RSV positive were selected as the RSV infection group. A total of 50 children who had negative results in the detection of all viral antigens were selected as the healthy control group. Fluorescence quantitative real-time PCR was used to determine the RSV load and the expression of IFN-λ1 mRNA in the nasopharyngeal swabs of children in the two groups. RESULTS: The expression of IFN-λ1 in the RSV infection group was significantly higher than that in the healthy control group (P<0.05). The expression of IFN-λ1 was positively correlated with RSV load (r=0.56, P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: RSV can induce the expression of IFN-λ1 in respiratory epithelial cells, suggesting that IFN-λ1 may play an important role in anti-RSV infection.


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Interleucinas/fisiología , Infecciones por Virus Sincitial Respiratorio/inmunología , Carga Viral , Antígenos Virales/análisis , Preescolar , Células Epiteliales/inmunología , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Interferones , Interleucinas/análisis , Masculino , Nasofaringe/microbiología , Reacción en Cadena en Tiempo Real de la Polimerasa , Infecciones por Virus Sincitial Respiratorio/virología
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Transl Oncol ; 49: 102096, 2024 Nov.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39178574

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Tumor cells voraciously consume nutrients from their environment to facilitate rapid proliferation, necessitating effective strategies to manage nutrient scarcity during tumor growth and progression. A pivotal regulatory mechanism in this context is the Integrated Stress Response (ISR), which ensures cellular homeostasis under conditions such as endoplasmic reticulum stress, the unfolded protein response, and nutrient deprivation. Within the ISR framework, the kinase GCN2 is critical, orchestrating a myriad of cellular processes including the inhibition of protein synthesis, the enhancement of amino acid transport, autophagy initiation, and angiogenesis. These processes collectively enable tumor survival and adaptation under nutrient-limited conditions. Furthermore, GCN2-mediated pathways may induce apoptosis, a property exploited by specific therapeutic agents. Leveraging extensive datasets from TCGA, GEO, and GTEx projects, we conducted a pan-cancer analysis to investigate the prognostic significance of GCN2 expression across diverse cancer types. Our analysis indicates that GCN2 expression significantly varies and correlates with both adverse and favorable prognoses depending on the type of cancer, illustrating its complex role in tumorigenesis. Importantly, GCN2 also modulates the tumor immune microenvironment, influencing immune checkpoint expression and the functionality of immune cells, thereby affecting immunotherapy outcomes. This study highlights the potential of targeting GCN2 with specific inhibitors, as evidenced by their efficacy in preclinical models to augment treatment responses and combat resistance in oncology. These findings advocate for a deeper exploration of GCN2's multifaceted roles, which could pave the way for novel targeted therapies in cancer treatment, aiming to improve clinical outcomes.

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Protoplasma ; 261(2): 351-366, 2024 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37906315

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Grape (Vitis L.), a highly valued fruit crop, poses significant challenges in genetic transformation and functional characterization of genes. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the development of a rapid and effective method for grape transformation and gene function identification. Here, we introduce a streamlined Agrobacterium-mediated transient transformation system for grape calli. Optimal conditions were established with a leaf-derived callus induction medium; chiefly B5 medium supplemented with 0.05 mg/L NAA, 0.5 mg/L 2,4-D, and 2.0 mg/L KT; and a callus proliferation medium (B5 medium supplemented with 0.5 mg/L NAA and 2.0 mg/L 6-BA), respectively. Notably, GUS enzyme activity peaked (352.96 ± 33.95 mol 4-MU/mg/min) by sonication with Agrobacterium tumefaciens EHA105 and 100 µM AS for 4 min, followed by vacuum infection for 5 min, and co-culture at 25 °C in the dark for 1 day using callus as explants at an optical density (OD600) of 0.8. VaCIPK18 gene was transiently transformed into calli, and transcripts of the gene (endogenous and exogenous) were detected at higher levels than in non-transformed calli (endogenous). Moreover, after 10 days of treatment at 4 °C or -4 °C, the callus net weight of transformed callus was significantly higher than that of the untransformed callus, indicating that the VaCIPK18-overexpressing grape callus could improve cold tolerance. Overall, we establish a simple but effective transient transformation approach for grape callus, which could serve as a useful tool for the rapid assessment of gene function in this important crop.


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Vitis , Vitis/genética , Plantas Modificadas Genéticamente/genética , Transformación Genética , Agrobacterium tumefaciens/genética
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Infect Drug Resist ; 17: 51-59, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38205063

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Background: The emergence of the ST11-CRKP (ST11-CRKP) strain is expected to become a serious public health problem in China. As one of the most serious complications in patients with acute myeloid lymphoma, infections can cause systemic infection and life-threatening sepsis, seriously affecting the morbidity, mortality, and quality of life of patients. Thus, ST11-CRKP infections in patients with acute myeloid lymphoma are worthy of our attention. Aim: To investigate the occurrence and genetic characteristics of the ST11-CRKP from a patient with acute myeloid lymphoma. Methods: Species identification was determined by MALDI-TOF MS. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) was conducted by VITEK 2 system with AST-N335 panel. Whole-genome sequencing was performed on the Illumina NovaSeq 6000 platform. Phylogenetic analyses were performed using Snippy based on the core-genome SNPs. Findings: S1 nuclease pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (S1-PFGE), Southern blot and Whole-genome analysis indicated blaKPC-2 genes were located on plasmids with a conserved genetic environment. Moreover, the eight ST11-CRKP strains carry a variety of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) and virulence factors. The ability of biofilm formation of eight strains was verified by a crystal violet assay. Core genome single-nucleotide polymorphism (cgSNP) analysis suggesting a possible bacterial translocation event. Conclusion: We performed a comprehensive analysis of ST11-CRKP strains from a patient with acute myelocytic leukemia. Our study emphasized the need for continuous surveillance of ST11-CRKP in the clinic especially in the immunocompromised population.

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Acta Chim Slov ; 71(2): 295-303, 2024 May 22.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38919097

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A new phenanthroline derivative bearing imidazole group, (2-(3,5-di(pyridin-4-yl)phenyl)-1-p-tolyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline) (1), has been devised. 1 can be used as a multifunctional probe exhibiting a highly sensitive colorimetric response to Fe2+ and a selectively ratiometric fluorescent response to Zn2+ in a buffer-ethanol solution. The absorption enhancement accompanied by a visual color change from colorless to red upon addition of Fe2+, makes 1 a suitable naked-eye sensor for Fe2+. Moreover, 1 displayed a Zn2+-induced red-shift of emission (44 nm) showing a color change from blue to light cyan under a 365-nm UV lamp. Its practical imaging applicability for intracellular Zn2+ was confirmed in HeLa cells using a confocal microscope. The improved emission properties and cell imaging capability would provide a new approach for fluorescence sensation for Zn2+.

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Pain Ther ; 12(2): 543-552, 2023 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36790542

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INTRODUCTION: Postoperative pain in knee arthroscopy (KA) is a common and troublesome problem. The best local analgesic technique for relieving postoperative pain in patients with KA has not been well studied. This prospective trial aimed to observe whether adductor canal block (ACB) combined with local infiltration analgesia (LIA) could further decrease the incidence of postoperative pain undergoing KA. METHODS: This randomized controlled study recruited 60 patients aged 18-65 years, ASA I-II, who received KA, and randomly divided them into ACB + LIA group and LIA group. The primary outcome was the incidence of postoperative pain 24 h after surgery. The secondary outcomes included the incidence of quadriceps femoris weakness, and the consumption of opioids during operation. RESULTS: A total of 60 participants completed the trial. The incidence of postoperative pain 24 h after surgery in ACB + LIA group was lower than that in the LIA group (10% [3 of 30] vs. 33% [10 of 30]; P = 0.028). There was no difference in the incidence of quadriceps muscle weakness 24 h after surgery between the two groups. The consumption of remifentanil and sufentanil in ACB + LIA group was significantly lower than that in LIA group (P = 0.006, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Compared with patients receiving LIA alone, ACB combined with LIA could reduce the incidence of postoperative pain while retaining the strength of the quadriceps femoris in patients undergoing KA and reduce the consumption of opioids during surgery. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER AND REGISTRY URL: This study was registered at the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry with the registration number ChiCTR1800018463 on September 20, 2018. ( http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=31192 ).

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Environ Sci Pollut Res Int ; 30(44): 99842-99854, 2023 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37615913

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To resourcefully utilize algal biomass and effectively remove bisphenol A (BPA) from water, sodium alginate (SA) was prepared as the nitrogen-doped magnetic porous carbon material (SAC/N/Fe) with well-developed pore structure according to a one-step method using K2CO3, melamine, Fe(NO3)3·9H2O as the activator, nitrogen dopant, and magnetic precursor, respectively, in this study. The best product, SAC/N/Fe-0.2, was obtained by adjusting the mass ratio of raw materials, and its specific surface area and pore volume were 2240.65 m2 g-1 and 1.44 cm3 g-1, respectively, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 1248.23 mg g-1 for BPA at 308 K. SEM, XRD, XPS, VSM, and FT-IR characterization confirmed that the iron was successfully doped, giving the porous carbon a magnetic separation function. The adsorption process of BPA was more consistent with the Langmuir model and the proposed secondary kinetics, and the adsorption effect was stable and efficient in a wide pH range and under the interference of different metal ions. At the same time, the porous carbon was easy to separate and recover with good regeneration performance.


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Carbono , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua , Carbono/química , Adsorción , Porosidad , Alginatos , Espectroscopía Infrarroja por Transformada de Fourier , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua/análisis , Cinética , Nitrógeno/química , Fenómenos Magnéticos
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Front Med (Lausanne) ; 10: 1132535, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37007770

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Paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP) is a rare life-threatening disease which always associated with an underlying neoplasm. Tumor-related PNP most commonly precedes the detection of a hematological malignancy, with some cases seen during disease remission following cytotoxic drug therapy or radiotherapy. The lung is the most frequently-involved site in PNP, second only to the eyes, and involvement is seen in 59.2% to 92.8% of PNP cases. Bronchiolitis obliterans (BO) is the end stage of respiratory involvement and is regarded as life-threatening. The key point in treatment of PNP is to control the associated underlying hematologic neoplasia. High-dose systemic corticosteroids combined with other immunosuppressants are considered the first line of treatment. Other therapies that have shown beneficial effects include plasmapheresis, intravenous immunogloblin (IVIG), and more recently, daclizumab, alemtuzumab, and rituximab. There is no effective treatment for BO with PNP, and suppression of the cellular immune response may be necessary. Patients with PNP-BO associated with lymphoma mostly die within approximately 1 year. Herein, we reported a patient who diagnosed with PNP-BO concurrent with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He was successful treated with ibrutinib and had achieved the longest survival which suggested that ibrutinib may be the best treatment choice for such patient.

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Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) ; 14: 1284160, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38234430

RESUMEN

Gestational diabetes mellitus is a prevalent metabolic disease that can impact the normal course of pregnancy and delivery, leading to adverse outcomes for both mother and child. Its pathogenesis is complex and involves various factors, such as insulin resistance and ß-cell dysfunction. Metabolic reprogramming, which involves mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and glycolysis, is crucial for maintaining human metabolic balance and is involved in the pathogenesis and progression of gestational diabetes mellitus. However, research on the link and metabolic pathways between metabolic reprogramming and gestational diabetes mellitus is limited. Therefore, we reviewed the relationship between metabolic reprogramming and gestational diabetes mellitus to provide new therapeutic strategies for maternal health during pregnancy and reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus.


Asunto(s)
Diabetes Gestacional , Resistencia a la Insulina , Embarazo , Femenino , Niño , Humanos , Reprogramación Metabólica , Madres
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