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Purpose: Alisma orientale (AO, Alisma orientale (Sam). Juzep) has been widely employed for the treatment of macular edema (ME) in traditional Chinese medicine due to its renowned water-relief properties. Nonetheless, the comprehensive investigation of AO in alleviating ME remained unexplored. This study aims to identify the active components of AO that target the eye and investigate its pharmacological effects and mechanisms on ME. Methods: The study commenced with UPLC-Triple-TOF/MS analysis to identify the primary constituents of AO. Zebrafish eye tissues were then analyzed after a five-day administration of AO to detect absorbed components and metabolites. Subsequently, network pharmacology, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations were employed to predict the mechanisms of ME treatment via biological target pathways. In vivo experiments were conducted to corroborate the pharmacological actions and mechanisms. Results: A total of 7 compounds, consisting of 2 prototype ingredients and 5 metabolites (including isomers), were found to traverse the blood-eye barrier and localized within eye tissues. Network pharmacology results showed that AO played a role in the treatment of ME mainly by regulating the pathway network of PI3K-AKT and MAPK with TNF-α centered. Computational analyses suggested that 11-dehydro-16-oxo-24-deoxy-alisol A, a metabolite of alisol A, mitigates edema through TNF-α inhibition. Furthermore, zebrafish fundus confocal experiments and HE staining of eyes confirmed the attenuating effects of alisol A on fundus angiogenesis and ocular edema, representing the first report of AO's ME-inhibitory effects. Conclusion: In this study, computational analyses with experimental validation were used to understand the biological activity and mechanism of alisol A in the treatment of ME. The findings shed light on the bioactive constituents and pharmacological actions of AO, offering valuable insights and a theoretical foundation for its clinical application in managing ME.
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Alisma , Edema Macular , Farmacologia em Rede , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa , Peixe-Zebra , Animais , Edema Macular/tratamento farmacológico , Edema Macular/metabolismo , Alisma/química , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/antagonistas & inibidores , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/metabolismo , Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão , Colestenonas/farmacologia , Colestenonas/química , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Estrutura MolecularRESUMO
Glycolysis is a major determinant of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cell (PASMC) proliferation in pulmonary hypertension (PH). Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are powerful regulators of glycolysis in multiple diseases; however, the role of circRNAs in glycolysis in PH has been poorly characterized. The aim of this study was to uncover the regulatory mechanism of a new circRNA, circNAP1L4, in human pulmonary artery smooth muscle cell (HPASMC) proliferation through the host protein NAP1L4 to regulate the super-enhancer-driven glycolysis gene hexokinase II (HK II). CircNAP1L4 was downregulated in hypoxic HPASMCs and plasma of PH patients. Functionally, circNAP1L4 overexpression inhibited glycolysis and proliferation in hypoxic HPASMCs. Mechanistically, circNAP1L4 directly bound to its host protein NAP1L4 and affected the ability of NAP1L4 to move into the nucleus to regulate the epigenomic signals of the super-enhancer of HK II. Intriguingly, circNAP1L4 overexpression inhibited the proliferation but not the migration of human pulmonary arterial endothelial cells (HPAECs) cocultured with HPASMCs. Furthermore, pre-mRNA-processing-splicing Factor 8 (PRP8) was found to regulate the production ratio of circNAP1L4 and linear NAP1L4. In vivo, targeting circNAP1L4 alleviates SU5416 combined with hypoxia (SuHx)-induced PH. Overall, these findings reveal a new circRNA that inhibits PASMC proliferation and serves as a therapeutic target for PH.
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Proliferação de Células , Glicólise , Hexoquinase , Hipertensão Pulmonar , Miócitos de Músculo Liso , Artéria Pulmonar , RNA Circular , Humanos , Hexoquinase/metabolismo , Hexoquinase/genética , Artéria Pulmonar/metabolismo , Artéria Pulmonar/patologia , Hipertensão Pulmonar/metabolismo , Hipertensão Pulmonar/genética , Miócitos de Músculo Liso/metabolismo , RNA Circular/genética , RNA Circular/metabolismo , Animais , Camundongos , Masculino , Células Cultivadas , Músculo Liso Vascular/metabolismo , Músculo Liso Vascular/citologiaRESUMO
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Phenotypic transformation of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) contributes to vascular remodeling in hypoxic pulmonary hypertension (PH). Recent studies have suggested that circular RNAs (circRNAs) may play important roles in the vascular remodeling of hypoxia-induced PH. However, whether circRNAs cause pulmonary vascular remodeling by regulating the phenotypic transformation in PH has not been investigated. Microarray and RT-qPCR analysis identified that circLMBR1, a novel circRNA, decreased in mouse lung tissues of the hypoxia-SU5416 PH model, as well as in human PASMCs and mouse PASMCs exposed to hypoxia. Overexpression of circLMBR1 in the Semaxinib (SU5416) mouse model ameliorated hypoxia-induced PH and vascular remodeling in the lungs. Notably, circLMBR1 was mainly distributed in the nucleus and bound to the splicing factor PUF60. CircLMBR1 suppressed the phenotypic transformation of human PASMCs and vascular remodeling by inhibiting PUF60 expression. Furthermore, we identified U2AF65 as the downstream regulatory factor of PUF60. U2AF65 directly interacted with the pre-mRNA of the contractile phenotype marker smooth muscle protein 22-α (SM22α) and inhibited its splicing. Meanwhile, hypoxia exposure increased the formation of the PUF60-U2AF65 complex, thereby inhibiting SM22α production and inducing the transition of human PASMCs from a contractile phenotype to a synthetic phenotype. Overall, our results verified the important role of circLMBR1 in the pathological process of PH. We also proposed a new circLMBR1/PUF60-U2AF65/pre-SM22α pathway that could regulate the phenotypic transformation and proliferation of human PASMCs. This study may provide new perspectives for the diagnosis and treatment of PH.
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Increasing evidence supported that oxidative stress induced by herniated lumbar disc played important role in the formation of lumbar disc herniation sciatica (LDHS), however, the neural mechanisms underlying LDHS need further clarification. Endomorphin-2 (EM2) is the endogenous ligand for mu-opioid receptor (MOR), and there is increasing evidence implicating the involvement of spinal EM2 in neuropathic pain. In this study, using an nucleus pulposus implantation induced LDHS rat model that displayed obvious mechanical allodynia, it was found that the expression of EM2 in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and spinal cord was significantly decreased. It was further found that oxidative stress in DRG and spinal cord was significantly increased in LDHS rats, and the reduction of EM2 in DRG and spinal cord was determined by oxidative stress dominated increment of dipeptidylpeptidase IV activity. A systemic treatment with antioxidant could prevent the forming of mechanical allodynia in LDHS rats. In addition, MOR expression in DRG and spinal cord remained unchanged in LDHS rats. Intrathecal injection of MOR antagonist promoted pain behavior in LDHS rats, and the analgesic effect of intrathecal injection of EM2 was stronger than that of endomorphin-1 and morphine. Taken together, our findings suggest that oxidative stress mediated decrement of EM2 in DRG and spinal cord causes the loss of endogenous analgesic effects and enhances the pain sensation of LDHS.
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Deslocamento do Disco Intervertebral , Oligopeptídeos , Estresse Oxidativo , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Ciática , Animais , Estresse Oxidativo/fisiologia , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Deslocamento do Disco Intervertebral/metabolismo , Ratos , Oligopeptídeos/farmacologia , Ciática/metabolismo , Ciática/tratamento farmacológico , Masculino , Medula Espinal/metabolismo , Medula Espinal/efeitos dos fármacos , Vértebras Lombares , Gânglios Espinais/metabolismo , Gânglios Espinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Receptores Opioides mu/metabolismoRESUMO
We propose to realize a long range topography by dispersion unmatched spectral-domain interferometry based on virtually imaged phased array (VIPA) modes. By filtering the continuous spectrum of a supercontinuum source through a side-entrance Fabry-Perot etalon configured at two input angles, two groups of VIPA modes are generated. A method based on unmatched dispersion is proposed for non-aliasing reconstruction of the true depth from the interference spectrum under-sampled at two groups of VIPA modes. With the high spectral resolution provided by the VIPA modes instead of the grating-based spectrometer, only a 10â dB falloff in sensitivity over a range of 10â mm was demonstrated. The feasibility of the proposed method was confirmed by topography of a sample of gauge blocks and a model of three-dimensional (3D) printed tooth. The occlusal surface of the tooth model was further quantitatively evaluated, demonstrating its potential application in long range 3D topography.
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Oxidative stress causes gut dysfunction and is a contributing factor in several intestinal disorders. Intestinal epithelial cell survival is essential for maintaining human and animal health under oxidative stress. 18beta-Glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) is known to have multiple beneficial effects, including antioxidant activity; however, the underlying molecular mechanisms have not been well established. Thus, the present study evaluated the therapeutic effects of GA on H2O2-induced oxidative stress in intestinal porcine epithelial cells. The results showed that pretreatment with GA (100 nM for 16 h) significantly increased the levels of several antioxidant enzymes and reduced corresponding intracellular levels of reactive oxidative species and malondialdehyde. GA inhibited cell apoptosis via activating the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) signaling pathway, as confirmed by RNA sequencing. Further analyses demonstrated that GA upregulated the phosphorylation levels of PI3K and Akt and the protein level of B cell lymphoma 2, whereas it downregulated Cytochrome c and tumor suppressor protein p53 levels. Moreover, molecular docking analysis predicted the binding of GA to Vasoactive intestinal peptide receptor 1, a primary membrane receptor, to activate the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Collectively, these results revealed that GA protected against H2O2-induced oxidative damage and cell apoptosis via activating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, suggesting the potential therapeutic use of GA to alleviate oxidative stress in humans/animals.
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BACKGROUND: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a complex vascular disorder, characterized by pulmonary vessel remodeling and perivascular inflammation. Pulmonary arterial smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) pyroptosis is a novel pathological mechanism implicated of pulmonary vessel remodeling. However, the involvement of circRNAs in the process of pyroptosis and the underlying regulatory mechanisms remain inadequately understood. METHODS: Western blotting, PI staining and LDH release were used to explore the role of circLrch3 in PASMCs pyroptosis. Moreover, S9.6 dot blot and DRIP-PCR were used to assess the formation of R-loop between circLrch3 and its host gene Lrch3. Chip-qPCR were used to evaluate the mechanism of super enhancer-associated circLrh3, which is transcriptionally activated by the transcription factor Tbx2. RESULTS: CircLrch3 was markedly upregulated in hypoxic PASMCs. CircLrch3 knockdown inhibited hypoxia induced PASMCs pyroptosis in vivo and in vitro. Mechanistically, circLrch3 can form R-loop with host gene to upregulate the protein and mRNA expression of Lrch3. Furthermore, super enhancer interacted with the Tbx2 at the Lrch3 promoter locus, mediating the augmented transcription of circLrch3. CONCLUSION: Our findings clarify the role of a super enhancer-associated circLrch3 in the formation of R-loop with the host gene Lrch3 to modulate pyroptosis in PASMCs, ultimately promoting the development of PH.
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Miócitos de Músculo Liso , Artéria Pulmonar , Piroptose , RNA Circular , Piroptose/genética , RNA Circular/genética , RNA Circular/metabolismo , Animais , Artéria Pulmonar/metabolismo , Artéria Pulmonar/patologia , Miócitos de Músculo Liso/metabolismo , Ratos , Proteínas com Domínio T/genética , Proteínas com Domínio T/metabolismo , Hipóxia Celular/genética , Músculo Liso Vascular/metabolismo , Masculino , Hipertensão Pulmonar/genética , Hipertensão Pulmonar/metabolismo , Hipertensão Pulmonar/patologia , Regulação da Expressão Gênica , Elementos Facilitadores Genéticos/genética , Hipóxia/genética , Hipóxia/metabolismo , Super IntensificadoresRESUMO
WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) transcription factors are unique to plants and play pivotal roles in plant development and stress responses. In this investigation, we acquired protein sequences of foxtail millet WOX gene family members through homologous sequence alignment and a hidden Markov model (HMM) search. Utilizing conserved domain prediction, we identified 13 foxtail millet WOX genes, which were classified into ancient, intermediate, and modern clades. Multiple sequence alignment results revealed that all WOX proteins possess a homeodomain (HD). The SiWOX genes, clustered together in the phylogenetic tree, exhibited analogous protein spatial structures, gene structures, and conserved motifs. The foxtail millet WOX genes are distributed across 7 chromosomes, featuring 3 pairs of tandem repeats: SiWOX1 and SiWOX13, SiWOX4 and SiWOX5, and SiWOX11 and SiWOX12. Collinearity analysis demonstrated that WOX genes in foxtail millet exhibit the highest collinearity with green foxtail, followed by maize. The SiWOX genes primarily harbor two categories of cis-acting regulatory elements: Stress response and plant hormone response. Notably, prominent hormones triggering responses include methyl jasmonate, abscisic acid, gibberellin, auxin, and salicylic acid. Analysis of SiWOX expression patterns and hormone responses unveiled potential functional diversity among different SiWOX genes in foxtail millet. These findings lay a solid foundation for further elucidating the functions and evolution of SiWOX genes.
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Regulação da Expressão Gênica de Plantas , Filogenia , Proteínas de Plantas , Setaria (Planta) , Fatores de Transcrição , Setaria (Planta)/genética , Setaria (Planta)/metabolismo , Proteínas de Plantas/genética , Proteínas de Plantas/metabolismo , Fatores de Transcrição/genética , Fatores de Transcrição/metabolismo , Família Multigênica , Proteínas de Homeodomínio/genética , Proteínas de Homeodomínio/metabolismo , Estresse Fisiológico/genéticaRESUMO
Small muscular pulmonary artery remodeling is a dominant feature of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PSEN1 affects angiogenesis, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. We aimed to determine the role of PSEN1 in the pathogenesis of vascular remodeling in pulmonary hypertension (PH). Hemodynamics and vascular remodeling in the Psen1-knockin and smooth muscle-specific Psen1-knockout mice were assessed. The functional partners of PSEN1 were predicted by bioinformatics analysis and biochemical experiments. The therapeutic effect of PH was evaluated by administration of the PSEN1-specific inhibitor ELN318463. We discovered that both the mRNA and protein levels of PSEN1 were increased over time in hypoxic rats, monocrotaline rats, and Su5416/hypoxia mice. Psen1 transgenic mice were highly susceptible to PH, whereas smooth muscle-specific Psen1-knockout mice were resistant to hypoxic PH. STRING analysis showed that Notch1/2/3, ß-catenin, Cadherin-1, DNER (delta/notch-like epidermal growth factor-related receptor), TMP10, and ERBB4 appeared to be highly correlated with PSEN1. Immunoprecipitation confirmed that PSEN1 interacts with ß-catenin and DNER, and these interactions were suppressed by the catalytic PSEN1 mutations D257A, D385A, and C410Y. PSEN1 was found to mediate the nuclear translocation of the Notch1 intracellular domains and activated RBP-Jκ. Octaarginine-coated liposome-mediated pharmacological inhibition of PSEN1 significantly prevented and reversed the pathological process in hypoxic and monocrotaline-induced PH. PSEN1 essentially drives the pathogenesis of PAH and interacted with the noncanonical Notch ligand DNER. PSEN1 can be used as a promising molecular target for treating PAH. PSEN1 inhibitor ELN318463 can prevent and reverse the progression of PH and can be developed as a potential anti-PAH drug.
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Hipertensão Pulmonar , Presenilina-1 , Remodelação Vascular , Animais , Remodelação Vascular/efeitos dos fármacos , Presenilina-1/genética , Presenilina-1/metabolismo , Hipertensão Pulmonar/metabolismo , Hipertensão Pulmonar/tratamento farmacológico , Hipertensão Pulmonar/patologia , Ratos , Camundongos , Camundongos Knockout , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Masculino , Pirróis/farmacologia , Humanos , Hipóxia/metabolismo , Monocrotalina , Artéria Pulmonar/metabolismo , Artéria Pulmonar/patologia , Artéria Pulmonar/efeitos dos fármacos , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , IndóisRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: To observe the clinical efficacy of Tiaoqi Tongjing Mingmu acupuncture (acupuncture for regulating qi, unblocking meridians and brightening eyes) combined with conventional treatment for anisometropic amblyopia children. METHODS: A total of 76 children with monocular anisometropic amblyopia were randomized into an observation group (38 cases, 2 cases dropped out) and a control group (38 cases). The lens covering therapy was adopted in both groups. The conventional treatment i.e. red flash, grating and visual stimulation was given in the control group, 5 min for one item each time; on the basis of the treatment in the control group, acupuncture was applied at bilateral Jingming (BL 1), Cuanzhu (BL 2), Fengchi (GB 20) and Guangming (GB 37) in the observation group. Both groups were treated once every other day, 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Before and after treatment, the best corrected visual acuity, the latency and amplitude of P100 wave of pattern visual evoked potential (P-VEP), the diopter (spherical equivalent [SE]) were observed, the stereoacuity was measured by Titmus stereoscopic examination, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated in both groups. RESULTS: Compared with those before treatment, the best corrected visual acuity improved (P<0.05), the latency of P-VEP P100 wave was shortened and the amplitude of P-VEP P100 wave was increased (P<0.05), and the SE and Titmus values were decreased (P<0.05) after treatment in both groups. After treatment, in the observation group, the best corrected visual acuity was higher (P<0.05), the latency of P-VEP P100 wave was shorter and the amplitude of P-VEP P100 wave was higher (P<0.05), SE and Titmus values were lower (P<0.05) than those in the control group. The total effective rate was 86.1% (31/36) in the observation group, which was superior to 65.8% (25/38) in the control group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: During the visual plasticity period, Tiaoqi Tongjing Mingmu acupuncture combined with conventional treatment can effectively improve the best corrected vision, diopter and stereoacuity in children with anisometropic amblyopia, and enhance the nerve conduction function from retina to visual cortex. Its effect is superior to that of simple conventional treatment.
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Terapia por Acupuntura , Ambliopia , Criança , Humanos , Ambliopia/terapia , Potenciais Evocados Visuais , Visão Ocular , RetinaRESUMO
Objective: Todetect the abnormal distribution of B-lymphocytes between peripheral and bone marrow (BM) compartments and explore the mechanism of abnormal chemotaxis of B-lymphocytes in lupus subjects. Methods: The proportions of CXC chemokine receptor (CXCR)4+ B cells and CFDA-labeled MRL/lpr-derived B cells were detected by flow cytometry. The levels of CXC chemokine ligand (CXCL)12in peripheral blood (PB)were measured by ELISA. The migrated B cells to osteoblasts (OBs) was measured by transwell migration assay. The relative spatial position of B cells, OBs and CXCL12 was presented by Immunofluorescence assay. Results: Firstly, we found that the percentage of CXCR4+ B cells was lower in PB and higher in the BM from both MRL/lpr mice and patientswith Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Secondly, OBs from MRL/lpr mice produced more CXCL12 than that from C57BL/6 mice. Besides, MRL/lpr-derived OBs demonstrated more potent chemotactic ability toward B-lymphocytes than control OBs by vitro an vivo. Additionally, more B-lymphocytes were found to co-localize with OBs within the periosteal zone of bone in MRL/lpr mice. Lastly, the percentages of CXCR4+B cells were found to be negatively correlated with serum Immunoglobulin (Ig) G concentration, moreover, BM CXCL12 levels were found to be positively correlated with SLE disease activity index Score and negatively correlated with serum Complement3 (C3) concentration. Conclusions: our results indicated that there is a shifted distribution of B-lymphocytes between BM and peripheral compartments in both SLE patients and MRL/lpr mice. Besides, the up-regulated levels of CXCL12 in OBs was indicated to contribute to the enhanced chemotactic migration and anchorage of B-lymphocytes to OBs.
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Medula Óssea , Quimiocina CXCL12 , Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico , Animais , Humanos , Camundongos , Linfócitos B/metabolismo , Medula Óssea/metabolismo , Quimiocina CXCL12/metabolismo , Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico/metabolismo , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Camundongos Endogâmicos MRL lpr , Osteoblastos/metabolismoRESUMO
Reversible three-electron redox of Cr3+ /Cr6+ in layered cathode materials for rechargeable batteries is very attractive in layered cathode materials, which leads to high capacity and energy density for rechargeable batteries. However, the poor reversibility and Cr-ion migration make it very challenging. In this work, by introducing V ions into tetrahedral sites of layer-structured NaCrO2 , reversible three-electron redox of Cr3+ /Cr6+ is realized successfully in NaCr0.92 V0.05 O2 (NCV05) cathode for potassium-ion batteries with a cut-off voltage of 4.0 V. V ions can weaken the attraction of Cr to electrons, leading to enhanced valence change of Cr ions. On the other hand, V in tetrahedral sites can facilitate the reversible migration of Cr between octahedral and tetrahedral sites via coulombic repulsion to realize the reversible redox between Cr3+ and Cr6+ during charge and discharge processes. In addition, V ions can inhibit the phase transition from O3 phase to O'3 phase during the charge process by adjusting the crystal lattices. As a result, the NaCr0.92 V0.05 O2 cathode exhibits a high reversible capacity of 130 mAh g-1 with promising cycle stability and rate capability. The strategy opens new opportunity for developing high-capacity cathode materials for potassium-ion batteries.
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Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) is closely related to the final infarct size in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Therefore, reducing MIRI can effectively improve the prognosis of AMI patients. At the same time, the healing process after AMI is closely related to the local inflammatory microenvironment. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) can regulate various physiological and pathological immune inflammatory responses and play an important role in regulating the immune inflammatory response after AMI. However, different subtypes of Tregs have different effects on MIRI, and the same subtype of Tregs may also have different effects at different stages of MIRI. This article systematically reviews the classification and function of Tregs, as well as the role of various subtypes of Tregs in MIRI. A comprehensive understanding of the role of each subtype of Tregs can help design effective methods to control immune reactions, reduce MIRI, and provide new potential therapeutic options for AMI.
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Infarto do Miocárdio , Traumatismo por Reperfusão Miocárdica , Humanos , Traumatismo por Reperfusão Miocárdica/patologia , Linfócitos T Reguladores , Infarto do Miocárdio/terapiaRESUMO
Fondaparinux inhibits thrombin generation by inactivating factor Xa, which has the potential to treat recurrent miscarriage (RM). However, more clinical evidence is required to support its application in Chinese women with RM. This research aimed to compare the live birth rate, gestational weeks at delivery, birth weight, Apgar score of newborns, and adverse reaction rates between fondaparinux and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) in Chinese women with RM. Totally, 132 women with RM treated with fondaparinux or LMWH were included in this retrospective study. According to the corresponding treatment, women with RM were divided into the fondaparinux cohort (N = 45) and LMWH cohort (N = 87). The live birth rate was 68.9% in the fondaparinux cohort and 56.3% in the LMWH cohort, which was not different between the two cohorts (P = 0.161). Multivariable logistics regression analysis suggested that only previous miscarriage times (≥ 4 times vs. < 4 times) were independently related to a lower possibility of live birth in women with RM (odds ratio = 0.431, P = 0.036). It was also observed that gestational weeks at delivery (38.1 ± 1.4 vs. 37.7 ± 1.7 weeks) (P = 0.258), birth weight (2,923.7 ± 355.0 vs. 2,807.8 ± 334.0 g) (P = 0.144), and Apgar score of newborns (9.8 ± 0.5 vs. 9.6 ± 0.8) (P = 0.175) were not different between the fondaparinux cohort and LMWH cohort. Inspiringly, the total adverse reaction rate was reduced in the fondaparinux cohort vs. the LMWH cohort (20.0% vs. 37.9%) (P = 0.036). Fondaparinux results in similar pregnancy outcomes with lower adverse reaction rates compared to LMWH in Chinese women with RM.
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Aborto Habitual , Heparina de Baixo Peso Molecular , Recém-Nascido , Gravidez , Feminino , Humanos , Heparina de Baixo Peso Molecular/efeitos adversos , Resultado da Gravidez , Fondaparinux/efeitos adversos , Anticoagulantes/efeitos adversos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Peso ao Nascer , Aborto Habitual/tratamento farmacológico , Aborto Habitual/induzido quimicamente , China/epidemiologiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate an AAV vector that can selectively target breast cancer cells and to investigate its specificity and anti-tumor effects on breast cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo, offering a new therapeutic approach for the treatment of EpCAM-positive breast cancer. METHODS: In this study, a modified AAV2 viral vector was used, in which EpCAM-specific DARPin EC1 was fused to the VP2 protein of AAV2, creating a viral vector that can target breast cancer cells. The targeting ability and anti-tumor effects of this viral vector were evaluated through in vitro and in vivo experiments. RESULTS: The experimental results showed that the AAV2MEC1 virus could specifically infect EpCAM-positive breast cancer cells and accurately deliver the suicide gene HSV-TK to tumor tissue in mice, significantly inhibiting tumor growth. Compared to the traditional AAV2 viral vector, the AAV2MEC1 virus exhibited reduced accumulation in liver tissue and had no impact on tumor growth. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that AAV2MEC1 is a gene delivery vector capable of targeting breast cancer cells and achieving selective targeting in mice. The findings offer a potential gene delivery system and strategies for gene therapy targeting EpCAM-positive breast cancer and other tumor types.
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Neoplasias da Mama , Proteínas de Repetição de Anquirina Projetadas , Humanos , Camundongos , Animais , Feminino , Molécula de Adesão da Célula Epitelial/genética , Molécula de Adesão da Célula Epitelial/metabolismo , Neoplasias da Mama/genética , Neoplasias da Mama/terapia , Neoplasias da Mama/patologia , Técnicas de Transferência de Genes , Terapia Genética/métodos , Vetores Genéticos/genética , Dependovirus/genética , Dependovirus/metabolismoRESUMO
The Yiqi Qubai (YQ) formula is a hospital preparation for treating vitiligo in China that has had reliable efficacy for decades. The formula consists of four herbs; however, the extraction process to produce the formula is obsolete and the active ingredients and mechanisms remain unknown. Therefore, in this paper, fingerprints were combined with the chemometrics method to screen high-quality herbs for the preparation of the YQ standard decoction (YQD). Then, the YQD preparation procedure was optimized using response surface methodology. A total of 44 chemical constituents, as well as 36 absorption components (in rat plasma) of YQD, were identified via UPLC-Q-TOF/MS. Based on the ingredients, the quality control system of YQD was optimized by establishing the SPE-UPLC-Q-TOF/MS identification method and the HPLC quantification method. Network pharmacological analysis and molecular docking showed that carasinaurone, calycosin-7-O-ß-d-glucoside, methylnissolin-3-O-glucoside, genkwanin, akebia saponin D, formononetin, akebia saponin B, and apigenin may be the key active components for treating vitiligo; the core targets associated with them were AKT1, MAPK1, and mTOR, whereas the related pathways were the PI3K-Akt, MAPK, and FoxO signaling pathways. Cellular assays showed that YQD could promote melanogenesis and tyrosinase activity, as well as the transcription and expression of tyrosinase-associated proteins (i.e., TRP-1) in B16F10 cells. In addition, YQD also increased extracellular tyrosinase activity. Further efficacy validation showed that YQD significantly promotes melanin production in zebrafish. These may be the mechanisms by which YQD improves the symptoms of vitiligo. This is the first systematic study of the YQ formula that has optimized the standard decoction preparation method and investigated the active ingredients, quality control, efficacy, and mechanisms of YQD. The results of this study lay the foundations for the clinical application and further development of the YQ formula.
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BACKGROUND: Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) commonly causes invasive and noninvasive bacterial infections. Nationwide investigation on the carriage characteristics of H influenzae in healthy children in China is lacking. We reviewed the prevalence of H influenzae infections in this population. METHODS: PubMed, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, and CBM databases were electronically searched to collect cross-sectional studies on the prevalence of Hi among healthy children in China from inception to November 2021. Two reviewers independently screened the literature, extracted the data, and assessed the risk of bias in the included studies. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 14.0. RESULTS: A total of 28 studies involving 14,301 children were included, among whom there were 2878 children with Hi. The pooled carriage rate of Hi was 0.21 (95% CI: 0.17-0.25). Subgroup analysis indicated no significant sex- or age-related differences. The proportion of Hi in winter (29%) was higher than that in other seasons. Results indicated significant differences among the provinces, with carriage proportions ranging from 0.11 to 0.60. The proportion of nontypeable H influenzae (NTHi) was higher than that of the capsular type. The proportion of Hib in the capsular type (2%) was higher than that in other serotypes. CONCLUSIONS: The carriage rate of Hi in healthy children in China was 21% with no sex-related age differences. The proportion of Hi in winter was high, and the proportions of Hi in different regions were significantly different. NTHi was the predominant serotype detected in children.
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Infecções por Haemophilus , Haemophilus influenzae , Criança , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Portador Sadio/epidemiologia , China/epidemiologia , Estudos TransversaisRESUMO
Introduction: The comparative efficacy of pulmonary surfactant in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants remains unclear. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different pulmonary surfactant in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants and to provide an evidence-based reference for clinical use. Material and methods: MEDLINE, Embase, The Cochrane Library, and Clinical Trials databases were electronically searched from inception to January 2019. Two reviewers independently screened literature and extracted data, and then R and RevMan 5.3 software packages were used to perform network meta-analysis. Results: The relative risk of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants associated with six different pulmonary surfactant was analysed, including beractant (Survanta), surfactant A (Alveofact), calfactant (Infasurf), poractant (Curosurf), lucinactant (Surfaxin), and colfosceril (Exosurf). Patients with the following drugs appeared to have significantly reduced mortality of respiratory distress syndrome compare with beractant: surfactant A (OR = 0.53, 95% CI: 0.31-0.90), calfactant (OR = 0.91, 95% CI: 0.85-0.97), poractant (OR = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.67-0.77), lucinactant (OR = 0.80, 95% CI: 0.71-0.90), and colfosceril (OR = 0.93, 95% CI: 0.87-0.99). The SUCRA (surface under the cumulative ranking) values for each of the drugs were: beractant (8.9%), surfactant A (93.8%), calfactant (40.3%), poractant (65.4%), lucinactant (59.8%), and colfosceril (31.6%). Conclusions: Compared with beractant, other pulmonary surfactants are more effective to reduce the mortality of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants. Surfactant A drugs appeared to have the best efficacy in reducing mortality of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants.
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Morbidity and mortality caused by acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are on the rise, posing a grave threat to the health of the general population. Up to now, interventional, surgical, and pharmaceutical therapies have been the main treatment methods for AMI. Effective and timely reperfusion therapy decreases mortality, but it cannot stimulate myocardial cell regeneration or reverse ventricular remodeling. Cell therapy, gene therapy, immunotherapy, anti-inflammatory therapy, and several other techniques are utilized by researchers to improve patients' prognosis. In recent years, biomaterials for AMI therapy have become a hot spot in medical care. Biomaterials furnish a microenvironment conducive to cell growth and deliver therapeutic factors that stimulate cell regeneration and differentiation. Biomaterials adapt to the complex microenvironment and respond to changes in local physical and biochemical conditions. Therefore, environmental factors and material properties must be taken into account when designing biomaterials for the treatment of AMI. This article will review the factors that need to be fully considered in the design of biological materials.