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ASPM is a protein encoded by primary microcephaly 5 (MCPH5) and is responsible for ensuring spindle position during mitosis and the symmetrical division of neural stem cells. We recently reported that ASPM promotes homologous recombination (HR) repair of DNA double strand breaks. However, its potential role in DNA replication and replication stress response remains elusive. Interestingly, we found that ASPM is dispensable for DNA replication under unperturbed conditions. However, ASPM is enriched at stalled replication forks in a RAD17-dependent manner in response to replication stress and promotes RAD9 and TopBP1 loading onto chromatin, facilitating ATR-CHK1 activation. ASPM depletion results in failed fork restart and nuclease MRE11-mediated nascent DNA degradation at the stalled replication fork. The overall consequence is chromosome instability and the sensitization of cancer cells to replication stressors. These data support a role for ASPM in loading RAD17-RAD9/TopBP1 onto chromatin to activate the ATR-CHK1 checkpoint and ultimately ensure genome stability.
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Proteínas de la Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutada , Quinasa 1 Reguladora del Ciclo Celular (Checkpoint 1) , Replicación del ADN , Proteínas del Tejido Nervioso , Animales , Proteínas de la Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutada/metabolismo , Proteínas Portadoras/metabolismo , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/metabolismo , Quinasa 1 Reguladora del Ciclo Celular (Checkpoint 1)/genética , Quinasa 1 Reguladora del Ciclo Celular (Checkpoint 1)/metabolismo , Cromatina/genética , Reparación del ADN/genética , Replicación del ADN/genética , Proteínas de Unión al ADN/metabolismo , Células HeLa , Humanos , Ratones , Microcefalia/genética , Proteínas del Tejido Nervioso/genética , Proteínas del Tejido Nervioso/fisiología , Proteínas Nucleares/metabolismoRESUMEN
An outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was reported in Yongchuan district of Chongqing, China in March 2022, while the source was unknown. We aimed to investigate the origin and transmission route of the virus in the outbreak. We conducted field investigations for all cases and collected their epidemiological and clinical data. We performed gene sequencing and phylogenetic analysis for the cases, and draw the epidemic curve and the case relationship chart to analyze interactions and possible transmission mode of the outbreak. A total of 11 cases of COVID-19, including 5 patients and 6 asymptomatic cases were laboratory-confirmed in the outbreak. The branch of the virus was Omicron BA.2 which was introduced into Yongchuan district by a traveler in early March. Patient F and asymptomatic case G had never contact with other positive-infected individuals, but close contact with their pet dog that sniffed the discarded cigarette butts and stepped on the sputum of patient B. Laboratory test results showed that the dog hair and kennel were positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and the 10 isolates were highly homologous to an epidemic strain in a province of China. The investigation suggested that the contaminated dog by SARS-CoV-2 can act as a passive mechanical carrier of the virus and might transmit the virus to humans through close contact. Our findings suggest that during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing hygiene measures and hand washing after close contact with pets is essential to minimize the risk of community spread of the virus.
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COVID-19 , Perros , Humanos , Animales , COVID-19/epidemiología , SARS-CoV-2/genética , Pandemias , Filogenia , China/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Brain plasticity and functional reorganization are the main mechanisms of stroke rehabilitation and the theoretical basis for transcranial magnetic therapy. Bimodal balance recovery model suggests that the structural integrity of neural pathways affects the functional reorganization mode of brain recovery after stroke. The principal neural pathway that innervates swallowing is the corticobulbar tract (CBT). The goal is to investigate the impact of corticobulbar tract integrity on swallowing function recovery in post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) patients treated with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). METHODS: Thirty-five patients with high CBT integrity (relative fractional anisotropy (rFA) >0.5) and 32 patients with low CBT integrity (rFA ≤0.5) were respectively assigned to three subgroups through a random number table: 5 Hz frequency rTMS group, 1 Hz frequency rTMS group, and Sham rTMS group. The Standardized Swallowing Assessment (SSA), Penetration Aspiration Scale (PAS), and Dysphagia Outcome Severity Scale (DOSS) were analyzed before and after therapy. RESULTS: Significant improvements in SSA (p < 0.05), PAS (p < 0.05), and DOSS scores (p < 0.05) were seen in the high frequency (HF) and low frequency (LF) groups compared with the Sham group for patients with high CBT integrity. Increased SSA (p < 0.05), PAS (p < 0.05), and DOSS scores (p < 0.05) demonstrated that the HF group achieved greater remediation than the LF and Sham groups for patients with low CBT integrity. CONCLUSIONS: Both 5 Hz and 1 Hz rTMS over the contralateral hemisphere are effective for the treatment of swallowing disorders for patients with high CBT integrity after stroke; 5 Hz rTMS over the contralateral hemisphere is more effective than 1 Hz and sham stimulation for patients with low CBT integrity.
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Trastornos de Deglución , Rehabilitación de Accidente Cerebrovascular , Accidente Cerebrovascular , Humanos , Estimulación Magnética Transcraneal , Trastornos de Deglución/etiología , Trastornos de Deglución/terapia , Proyectos Piloto , Accidente Cerebrovascular/terapia , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prognosis of patients with N1 non-small cell lung cancer, and to compare the clinicopathological features and survival between patients with unexpected N1 (cN0-pN1) and expected N1 disease (cN1-pN1) after operation for non-small cell lung cancer. METHODS: This study retrospectively reviewed and analyzed the medical records of 183 patients who underwent surgery and pathologically diagnosed with N1 non-small cell lung cancer between January 2006 and December 2010. Among them, 78 patients had negative findings before surgery (cN0-pN1 group), and 105 patients had positive findings before surgery (cN1-pN1 group). The clinicopathological features, median survival time and 5-year survival rates between the two groups were analyzed. RESULTS: Patients in the cN1-pN1 group had greater pathologic T stage, larger tumors, greater number and stations of positive N1 lymph nodes, and greater percentage of pneumonectomy than those in the cN0-pN1 group (P < 0.05). For the patients with cN0-pN1, the MST was 47.0 months and the 1-, 3-, and 5-year OS were 85.9%, 57.4%, and 42.5%, respectively. For the patients with cN1-pN1, the MST was 30.0 months and the 1-, 3-, and 5-year OS were 74.3%, 44.6%, and 28.8%, respectively. There were significant differences in survival between the two groups (P < 0.05). The locoregional recurrence rate of cN0-pN1 group was lower than in the cN1-pN1group (P < 0.05). The multivariate analysis showed that T staging and N staging before surgery, lymph node metastasis to multiple N1 stations and adjuvant chemotherapy were independent prognostic factors. CONCLUSIONS: Different clinical features of N1 non-small cell lung cancer has certain heterogeneity. Patients with unexpected N1 disease show better survival and lower locoregional recurrence rate than did those with expected N1 disease.
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Carcinoma de Pulmón de Células no Pequeñas/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/diagnóstico , Quimioterapia Adyuvante , Humanos , Ganglios Linfáticos , Metástasis Linfática , Análisis Multivariante , Recurrencia Local de Neoplasia , Estadificación de Neoplasias , Neumonectomía , Pronóstico , Estudios Retrospectivos , Tasa de SupervivenciaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility and safety of video-assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal carcinoma and gastro-esophageal anastomosis in right thoracic cavity. METHODS: The clinical data of 120 patients who underwent esophagectomy for esophageal carcinoma and gastro-esophageal anastomosis in right thoracic cavity from March to December 2011 was analyzed retrospectively. In the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery group, there were 60 patients [41 male and 19 female patients with aver age of (62 ± 7) years old] who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal carcinoma and gastro-esophageal anastomosis in right thoracic cavity. In the routine thoracotomy group, there were 60 patients [39 male and 21 female patients with aver age of (62 ± 9) years old] who underwent routine thoracotomy esophagectomy for esophageal carcinoma and gastro-esophageal anastomosis in right thoracic cavity. Operation time, intra-operative blood loss, postoperative total thoracic drainage in 3 days, total number of harvested lymph nodes, hospitalization, cost of hospitalization and complications were compared between the two groups. RESULT: The operations were carried out successfully in two groups. There was no perioperative death in all patients. There was no statistical difference in intra-operative blood loss, postoperative total thoracic drainage and cost of hospitalization between the two groups. Operation time of rideo-assisted thoracoscopic surgery group was significantly longer than that of thoracotomy group ((188 ± 38) minutes vs. (138 ± 50) minutes, t = 6.171, P = 0.000), but postoperative hospitalization was significantly lower ((14 ± 3) d vs. (18 ± 6) d, t = -4.093, P = 0.000) and total number of harvested lymph nodes was lower (17 ± 9 vs. 21 ± 11, t = -2.058, P = 0.042). There was significantly statistical difference in total postoperative main complication (25.0% vs. 48.3%, χ(2) = 7.033, P = 0.008). And postoperative incisional infection of VATE group patients was significantly lower than that of thoracotomy group patients (6.7% vs. 25.0%, χ(2) = 7.566, P = 0.006). CONCLUSIONS: Video-assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal carcinoma and gastro-esophageal anastomosis in right thoracic cavity is technically feasible and safe, with minimized trauma and quick recovery. The recent result is satisfactory.
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Anastomosis Quirúrgica/métodos , Neoplasias Esofágicas/cirugía , Esofagectomía/métodos , Cirugía Torácica Asistida por Video , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Femenino , Humanos , Escisión del Ganglio Linfático , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , ToracotomíaRESUMEN
Background: Cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2R) is a potential target for anti-inflammatory and pain therapeutics given its significant immunomodulatory and analgesic effects. However, the role of CB2R in imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasiform dermatitis (PsD) and itch is poorly understood. Objective: To investigate the function and mechanism of CB2R in PsD and itch in mice. Methods: Following daily treatment with topical IMQ cream for 5-7 consecutive days in C56BL/6 wild-type (WT) and CB2R gene knockout (KO) mice, we assessed the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) scores and the scratch bouts every day, and hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, toluidine blue staining were used to observe the histological changes. mRNA levels were analyzed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Protein levels were detected by western blotting (WB), immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF) and cytometric bead array (CBA). Flow cytometry (FCM) was used to examine the proportion of Th17/Treg cells. Results: We found that CB2R expression levels were increased in mice with psoriasis. Compared with WT mice, CB2R deficiency exacerbated IMQ-induced PsD and scratching bouts and upregulated the expression of proinflammatory cytokines by increasing the infiltration of CD4+ T cells and the Th17/Treg ratio. Obvious proliferation and prolongation of nerve fibers and high expression of nerve growth factor (NGF) were observed in PsD and CB2R KO mice. Pretreatment with the CB2R agonist, JWH-133 significantly reversed inflammation and scratching bouts. CB2R didn't participate in the induction of itch in psoriasis by regulating the expression of IL-31, thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) and mast cells in mouse skins. Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that CB2R plays a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of psoriasis, providing a new potential target for anti-inflammatory and antipruritic drugs.
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DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair by homologous recombination (HR) is essential for ensuring genome stability. Abnormal spindle-like microcephaly-associated (ASPM) gene encodes a spindle protein that is commonly implicated in primary microcephaly. We found that ASPM is recruited to sites of DNA damage in a PARP2-dependent manner. ASPM interacts with BRCA1 and its E3 ligase HERC2, preventing HERC2 from accessing to BRCA1 and ensuring BRCA1 stability. Inhibition of ASPM expression promotes HERC2-mediated BRCA1 degradation, compromises HR repair efficiency and chromosome stability, and sensitizes cancer cells to ionizing radiation. Moreover, we observed a synergistic effect between ASPM and PARP inhibition in killing cancer cells. This research has uncovered a novel function for ASPM in facilitating HR-mediated repair of DSBs by ensuring BRCA1 stability. ASPM might constitute a promising target for synthetic lethality-based cancer therapy.
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BACKGROUND: The mortality of lung cancer ranks first among all malignant tumors, but there are few studies on the effect of different segmentectomy on lung function in patients with early lung adenocarcinoma. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the degree of lung function preservation and short-term results of preoperative planning combined with fluorescence thoracoscopic precision segmentectomy and traditional segmentectomy in patients with early lung adenocarcinoma. METHODS: From January 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020, 60 patients underwent thoracoscopic segmentectomy in the Department of Thoracic Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China: 30 patients in precision segmentectomy group and 30 patients in traditional segmentectomy group. The clinicopathological features, perioperative data and postoperative pulmonary function of the two groups were compared. RESULTS: The operation time of the precision group was shorter than that of the traditional group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The preoperative pulmonary function accuracy group and the traditional group in forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and carbon monoxide diffusing capacity (DLCO) were (3.65±0.63) L vs (3.54±0.64) L, (2.72±0.50) L vs (2.54±0.48) L and (20.36±3.02) mL/mmHg/min vs (19.16±3.18) mL/mmHg/min, respectively. One month after operation, the FVC, FEV1 and DLCO of pulmonary function accuracy group and traditional group were (3.35±0.63) L vs (2.89±0.57) L, (2.39±0.54) L vs (2.09±0.48) L and (17.43±3.10) mL/mmHg/min vs (15.78±2.865) mL/mmHg/min, respectively. Three months after operation, the FVC and DLCO of pulmonary function accuracy group and traditional group were (3.47±0.63) L vs (3.20±0.56) L and (19.38±3.02) mL/mmHg/min vs (17.79±3.21) mL/mmHg/min, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative planning combined with fluorescence thoracoscopic precise segmentectomy provides advantages in intersegmental plane recognition, vascular anatomy and postoperative recovery, which significantly shortens the operation time and makes the treatment more accurate.
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Adenocarcinoma del Pulmón , Vías Clínicas , Neoplasias Pulmonares , Neumonectomía/métodos , Cuidados Preoperatorios/métodos , Cirugía Torácica Asistida por Video/métodos , Adenocarcinoma del Pulmón/patología , Adenocarcinoma del Pulmón/fisiopatología , Adenocarcinoma del Pulmón/cirugía , Adulto , Anciano , Femenino , Fluorescencia , Humanos , Pulmón/fisiopatología , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patología , Neoplasias Pulmonares/fisiopatología , Neoplasias Pulmonares/cirugía , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Planificación de Atención al Paciente , Neumonectomía/efectos adversos , Pruebas de Función Respiratoria , Cirugía Torácica Asistida por Video/efectos adversos , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: To investigate the uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) technique and safety of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients treated with uniportal and three-port VATS. METHODS: We retrospectively evaluated 146 consecutive patients with NSCLC who underwent VATS lobectomy between January 2018 and May 2018. The general clinical date, perioperative data and life quality were individually compared and analyzed between the two groups. RESULTS: Intraoperative blood loss was significantly lower in the uniportal than in the three-port group (p = 0.035), and significantly shorter chest tube drainage and postoperative hospital stay durations were found in the uniportal than in the three-port group (p = 0.022 and p = 0.008). The postoperative 24 and 72 h numerical rating scale (NRS) scores were significantly lower in the uniportal group than in the three-port group (p < 0.001 and p < 0.001). There were no significant differences between the two groups in the number or stations of total lymph node dissected (p = 0.222 and p = 0.159). There were no significant differences between the two groups in the postoperative total or respiratory complications (p = 0.917 and p = 0.930). CONCLUSIONS: Uniportal VATS is a safe and effective alternative for patients with NSCLC. It is a preferable option for appropriate cases as it is conducive to patients' postoperative recovery and quality of life.
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Carcinoma de Pulmón de Células no Pequeñas/cirugía , Neoplasias Pulmonares/cirugía , Cirugía Torácica Asistida por Video/métodos , Carcinoma de Pulmón de Células no Pequeñas/patología , Femenino , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios RetrospectivosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Tumor-specific DNA methylation can potentially be a useful indicator in cancer diagnostics and monitoring. Sarcomas comprise a heterogeneous group of mesenchymal neoplasms which cause life-threatening tumors occurring throughout the body. Therefore, potential molecular detection and prognostic evaluation is very important for early diagnosis and treatment. METHODS: We performed a retrospective study analyzing DNA methylation of 261 patients with sarcoma from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Cox regression analyses were conducted to identify a signature associated with the overall survival (OS) of patients with sarcoma, which was validated in a validation dataset. RESULTS: Three DNA methylation signatures were identified to be significantly associated with OS. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the 3-DNA methylation signature could significantly distinguish the high- and low-risk patients in both training (first two-thirds) and validation datasets (remaining one-third). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis confirmed that the 3-DNA methylation signature exhibited high sensitivity and specificity in predicting OS of patients. Also, the Kaplan-Meier analysis and the area under curve (AUC) values indicated that the 3-DNA methylation signature was independent of clinical characteristics, including age at diagnosis, sex, anatomic location, tumor residual classification, and histological subtypes. CONCLUSIONS: The current study showed that the 3-DNA methylation model could efficiently function as a novel and independent prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for patients with sarcoma.
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Metilación de ADN/fisiología , Sarcoma/diagnóstico , Sarcoma/metabolismo , Neoplasias de los Tejidos Blandos/diagnóstico , Neoplasias de los Tejidos Blandos/metabolismo , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Biomarcadores , Femenino , Humanos , Estimación de Kaplan-Meier , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Pronóstico , Curva ROC , Estudios Retrospectivos , Sarcoma/mortalidad , Neoplasias de los Tejidos Blandos/mortalidad , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
Due to their high biocompatibility, high spatial resolution, chromatographic capability, and adjustable size and morphology, magnetic nanoparticles have become the most promising nanomaterials for clinical application in noninvasive imaging and drug delivery for the treatment of malignant tumors. Herein, a novel magnetic nanoparticle coated with calcium carbonate was prepared and loaded with near-infrared drugs to be used as a multifunctional theranostic nanoplatform for the diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors. Then, these drug-loaded nanoparticles were used for combined photodynamic/photothermal therapy by intravenous administration that was simultaneously guided by fluorescence/MR imaging. Due to the targeted induction of the external magnetic field and tumor response degradation of the calcium carbonate layer, the nanoprobe demonstrated excellent tumor targeting and greatly improved drug aggregation at the tumor site. Finally, single wavelength-mediated photothermal/photodynamic therapy was applied to liver cancer model mice, ultimately achieving an exciting antitumor therapeutic effect. This study may promote further exploration of nanoplatforms based on magnetic nanoparticles for clinical application in the treatment of malignant tumors.
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Antineoplásicos/administración & dosificación , Sistemas de Liberación de Medicamentos/métodos , Nanopartículas de Magnetita/administración & dosificación , Fármacos Fotosensibilizantes/administración & dosificación , Animales , Antineoplásicos/química , Antineoplásicos/farmacocinética , Carbonato de Calcio/administración & dosificación , Carbonato de Calcio/química , Línea Celular Tumoral , Liberación de Fármacos , Humanos , Verde de Indocianina/administración & dosificación , Verde de Indocianina/análogos & derivados , Verde de Indocianina/química , Verde de Indocianina/farmacocinética , Rayos Infrarrojos , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética , Nanopartículas de Magnetita/química , Ratones , Neoplasias/diagnóstico por imagen , Neoplasias/tratamiento farmacológico , Imagen Óptica , Fotoquimioterapia , Fármacos Fotosensibilizantes/química , Fármacos Fotosensibilizantes/farmacocinética , Terapia Fototérmica , Nanomedicina TeranósticaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Surgical resection is still the main treatment option for patients with resectable Siewert type II adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG). This retrospective study evaluated the significance of minimally invasive Sweet esophagectomy (MISE) for the treatment of Siewert type II AEG. METHODS: We retrospectively evaluated 174 patients with Siewert type II AEG who received a Sweet esophagectomy in our center between October 2013 and September 2017. Of these patients, 73 underwent MISE and 101 underwent open Sweet esophagectomy (OSE). The clinicopathologic factors, operational factors and postoperative complications were compared. RESULTS: The two groups were similar in terms of age, sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists grade, preoperative staging and incidence of comorbidities (P > 0.05). Relative to the OSE approach, the MISE approach was associated with a significant decrease in surgical blood loss (P < 0.001), chest tube duration (P = 0.003) and postoperative admission duration (P = 0.002). The minimally invasive approach was associated with significantly less total morbidity and fewer respiratory complications than the open approach (P = 0.015 and P = 0.016, respectively). Relative to the open approach, the MISE approach was associated with a significant increase in the number of total lymph nodes removed and the locations of the total lymph nodes removed (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Our MISE technique can be safely and effectively performed for intrathoracic anastomosis with favorable early outcomes.
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Adenocarcinoma/cirugía , Neoplasias Esofágicas/cirugía , Esofagectomía/métodos , Unión Esofagogástrica/cirugía , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Mínimamente Invasivos/métodos , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/epidemiología , Adenocarcinoma/patología , China/epidemiología , Neoplasias Esofágicas/patología , Unión Esofagogástrica/patología , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Laparoscopía/métodos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Pronóstico , Estudios RetrospectivosRESUMEN
Nitrite is a toxic substance, when excessive nitrite enters the human body, it will be seriously harmful to human. At present, the detection methods of nitrite are complicated to operate and require expensive detection instruments. Therefore, an effective, fast and highly selective nanogold film interdigital electrode sensors that can detect nitrite easily and quickly is developed in the work. Firstly, the variation of the sensitivity of nanogold film nitrite sensors with concentrations (1 mol/L, 10-1 mol/L, 10-2 mol/L, 10-3 mol/L, 10-4 mol/L, and 10-5 mol/L) was measured by experiments. Then, Chrome-black T was modified to the surface of the nanogold film interdigital electrodes by electrochemical polymerization, and the film of chrome-black T had affinity for nitrite ions, so nitrite ions were enriched on the sensor surface. The change law of the impedance signal of the modified nanogold film nitrite sensors after being added to different concentrations of sodium nitrite solution were also concluded. The study demonstrates that the larger the concentration of sodium nitrite solution is added to the modified interdigital electrodes, the smaller impedance and resistance of the modified interdigital electrodes are reflected. Finally, specificity of the modified interdigital electrode sensors has been demonstrated. The novel interdigital electrode sensors can detect the concentration of nitrite solution conveniently and quickly with only 30 s. Therefore, the prospect of applying the novel nanogold film interdigital electrode sensors to the detection of nitrite in blood, body fluid, food and drinking water is promising.
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In recent years, non-toxic quantum dot has caught the attention of biomedical fields. However, the inherent cytotoxicity of QDs makes its biomedical application painful, and is a major drawback of this method. In this paper, a non-toxic and water-soluble quantum dot AgInZnS-GO using graphene oxide was synthesized. A simple model of state complex was also established, which is produced through a combination of quantum dots and protein. The interaction between AIZS-GO QDs and human serum albumin (HSA) has significant meaning in vivo biological application. Herein, the binding of AIZS-GO QDs and HSA were researched using fluorescence spectra, Uv-visible absorption spectra, FT-IR spectra, and circular dichroism (CD) spectra. The results of fluorescence spectra demonstrate that AIZS-GO QDs have an obvious fluorescence quenching effect on HSA. The quenching mechanism is static quenching, which implies that some type of complex was produced by the binding of QDs and HSA. These results were further proved by Uv-visible absorption spectroscopy. The Stern-Volmer quenching constant Ksv at various temperatures (298 K, 303 K, 308 K) were acquired from analyzing Stern-Volmer plots of the fluorescence quenching information. The Van't Hoff equation could describe the thermodynamic parameters, which demonstrated that the van der Waals and hydrogen bonds had an essential effect on the interaction. FT-IR spectra and CD spectra further indicate that AIZS-GO QDs can alter the structure of HSA. These spectral methods show that the quantum dot can combine well with HSA. The experimental results showed that AgInZn-GO water-soluble quantum dots have good biocompatibility, which can be combined with proteins to form new compounds which have no cytotoxicity and biological practicability. It provides an important basis for the combination of quantum dots and specific proteins as well as fluorescent labeling.
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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of uniportal and three-portal VATS in lung cancer patients on the postoperative short-term quality of life (QOL). METHODS: A single-center, prospective, nonrandomized study was performed on patients who underwent uniportal or three-portal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy and systemic mediastinal lymph node dissection. QOL was measured before surgery at baseline and at one, two, four, and eight weeks after the operation. The measured data of normal distribution were indicated by the mean ± standard deviation, the independent sample t-test was used among the groups, and the χ2 test was used to compare the counting. Non-normal distribution of the measurement data was carried out using the Mann-Whitney test. RESULTS: Preoperative functional areas, symptom areas and overall health scores were similar in the two groups. The physical, role, emotional and social functions and overall health status of the uniportal group were significantly higher than those of the three-portal group in postoperative time. The score of symptom field was higher in one week after operation, the score of two, four and eight weeks decreased gradually, but it was still above the preoperative level, and the fatigue and pain of the uniportal group were significantly lower than that of the three-portal group. CONCLUSION: The advantages of uniportal VATS include a shorter hospital stay, more rapid recovery and superior cosmetic results compared to three-portal VATS. Additionally, uniportal VATS is superior to three-portal thoracoscopic surgery in terms of the immediate postoperative short-term QOL.
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Adenocarcinoma del Pulmón/cirugía , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/cirugía , Neoplasias Pulmonares/cirugía , Escisión del Ganglio Linfático/métodos , Neumonectomía/métodos , Calidad de Vida , Cirugía Torácica Asistida por Video/métodos , Adenocarcinoma del Pulmón/patología , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/patología , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Pronóstico , Estudios ProspectivosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: We investigated preoperative and postoperative TRPV1, bradykinin (BK), and prostaglandin e-2 (PGE2) levels in patients who underwent lung cancer surgery and evaluated the correlations between these levels and the development of acute or chronic cough after surgery. METHODS: We evaluated 60 patients with non-small cell lung cancer who underwent lobectomy at our center between August and October 2018. TRPV1, BK, and PGE2 levels were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and postoperative cough was assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS). RESULTS: The postoperative serum TRPV1, BK, and PEG2 levels of the 60 patients were significantly higher than the preoperative levels (P < 0.001). Thirty-five patients (58.3%) were diagnosed with acute cough (VAS ≥ 60 mm), and 25 were diagnosed with non-acute cough (41.7%). Three days after surgery, the serum TRPV1, BK, and PGE2 levels were significantly higher in the acute cough group than in the non-acute cough group (P < 0.001). Twenty-two patients (36.7%) were diagnosed with chronic cough (VAS ≥ 60 mm), and 25 (62.3%) were diagnosed with non-chronic cough. Eight weeks after surgery, the serum TRPV1, BK, and PGE2 levels were significantly higher in the chronic cough group than in the non-chronic cough group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The postoperative TRPV1, BK and PGE2 levels were significantly higher than the preoperative levels. The TRPV1 level was also higher in patients with an acute or chronic cough than in patients without. Postoperative acute or chronic cough symptoms can be improved and alleviated by blocking the TRPV1 pathway.
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Carcinoma de Pulmón de Células no Pequeñas/cirugía , Tos/metabolismo , Neoplasias Pulmonares/cirugía , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/metabolismo , Canales Catiónicos TRPV/metabolismo , Regulación hacia Arriba , Anciano , Bradiquinina/metabolismo , Carcinoma de Pulmón de Células no Pequeñas/metabolismo , Tos/etnología , Dinoprostona/metabolismo , Femenino , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/metabolismo , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Escala Visual AnalógicaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Tumor recurrence following the surgical resection of lung cancer (LCa) reduces long-term disease-free survival rates. This study aimed to investigate the association of pulmonary venous blood (PVB) circulating tumor cells (CTCs) with the clinicopathological features of patients with early-stage lung adenocarcinoma. METHODS: A total of 120 cases were enrolled, including 24 healthy controls, 36 patients with lung benign tumors, and 60 early-stage lung adenocarcinoma patients. Cells displaying a profile of human chromosome 8 specific sequence (CEP8)+/4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI)+/leukocyte-specific antibodies (CD45)â were regarded as CTCs, and counts of ≥2 CTCs per 3.2 mL of PVB were considered positive. The association of CTC counts with clinical parameters were analyzed. RESULTS: The number of CTCs were significantly higher in early-stage lung adenocarcinoma patients compared to benign or normal control group. Moreover, increased CTCs in lung adenocarcinoma was closely associated with tumor invasion, pathological staging and the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations (P<0.05), whereas no significant difference was observed between CTC counts and age, sex, smoking history, pathological cell morphology or immunohistochemical indicators (P>0.05). Univariate and multivariate Cox's proportional hazards regression confirmed that CTC counts were an independent indicator for the prediction of tumor invasion, pathological staging, and EGFR mutations. CONCLUSIONS: Our data suggest that CTC counts correlate with tumor invasion, pathological staging, and EGFR mutations. CTCs therefore represent promising biomarkers for the surveillance of lung adenocarcinoma progression.
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BACKGROUND: In this study, we investigated the relationship between chronic cough and clinicopathological features in postoperative patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy for the treatment of postoperative chronic cough in patients with NSCLC. METHODS: We retrospectively evaluated 171 patients with NSCLC who received lobectomy at our center between September 2017 and February 2018. The Mandarin Chinese version of the Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ-MC) was used to evaluate the degree of cough in patients. Postoperative cough was assessed by a visual analog scale (VAS). RESULTS: The total LCQ-MC score for the whole group was 19.79 ± 0.53 before surgery and 18.40 ± 0.70 after surgery (p < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed that right lung cancer, difficult airway, acute cough and history of COPD were independent predictors of chronic cough. Of the 68 patients diagnosed with chronic cough, 41 received acupuncture therapy (acupuncture therapy group), and 27 received no acupuncture therapy (no therapy group). No significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of their LCQ-MC scores at eight weeks after surgery (p = 0.756). However, the acupuncture therapy group had a significantly higher LCQ-MC score than the no therapy group at 10 weeks after surgery (p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: Right lung cancer, difficult airway, acute cough, and history of COPD are independent predictors of chronic cough after surgery. For patients with chronic cough, acupuncture therapy can shorten the recovery time and improve quality of life after surgery.
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Carcinoma de Pulmón de Células no Pequeñas/cirugía , Tos/terapia , Neoplasias Pulmonares/cirugía , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/terapia , Terapia por Acupuntura , Adulto , Anciano , Tos/etiología , Femenino , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Calidad de Vida , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Resultado del Tratamiento , Escala Visual AnalógicaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The impact of the number of negative lymph nodes (LNs) on survival in patients with esophageal cancer remains a controversial issue. This study investigated the association between the number of resected LNs and the prognosis of patients with node-negative esophageal carcinoma. METHODS: A retrospective review was performed of the data of 429 patients who underwent esophagectomy with modern two-field lymphadenectomy for the treatment of esophageal cancer between January 1998 and December 2008. Histopathology showed no LN involvement in the patient sample. The prognostic impact of the number of negative LNs and the clinicopathological factors were analyzed. RESULTS: The overall median survival time and the one, three, and five-year overall survival rates were 63.0 months and 78.5%, 64.0%, and 51.2%, respectively. Survival analysis confirmed that the number of negative LNs and the depth of tumor invasion were independent prognostic factors. Patients with a high number of negative LNs had a better overall survival rate than patients with a low number of negative LNs (P < 0.001). Patients with dissected LNs > 14 for pT1 tumors (P < 0.001) and > 19 for pT2-3 tumors (P < 0.001 and P = 0.001, respectively) had better long-term survival outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: The number of negative LNs is an independent prognostic factor for node-negative esophageal carcinoma. Extended LN dissection is recommended to improve the survival of patients with node-negative esophageal carcinoma.