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Individuals who clear primary hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections clear subsequent reinfections more than 80% of the time, but the mechanisms are poorly defined. Here, we used HCV variants and plasma from individuals with repeated clearance to characterize longitudinal changes in envelope glycoprotein E2 sequences, function, and neutralizing antibody (NAb) resistance. Clearance of infection was associated with early selection of viruses with NAb resistance substitutions that also reduced E2 binding to CD81, the primary HCV receptor. Later, peri-clearance plasma samples regained neutralizing capacity against these variants. We identified a subset of broadly NAbs (bNAbs) for which these loss-of-fitness substitutions conferred resistance to unmutated bNAb ancestors but increased sensitivity to mature bNAbs. These data demonstrate a mechanism by which neutralizing antibodies contribute to repeated immune-mediated HCV clearance, identifying specific bNAbs that exploit fundamental vulnerabilities in E2. The induction of bNAbs with these specificities should be a goal of HCV vaccine development.
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Anticorpos Neutralizantes , Hepatite C , Humanos , Anticorpos Amplamente Neutralizantes , Anticorpos Anti-Hepatite C/química , Hepacivirus , Proteínas do Envelope Viral/genéticaRESUMO
The prevalence of heart failure is on the rise and imposes a major health threat, in part, due to the rapidly increased prevalence of overweight and obesity. To this point, epidemiological, clinical, and experimental evidence supports the existence of a unique disease entity termed "obesity cardiomyopathy," which develops independent of hypertension, coronary heart disease, and other heart diseases. Our contemporary review evaluates the evidence for this pathological condition, examines putative responsible mechanisms, and discusses therapeutic options for this disorder. Clinical findings have consolidated the presence of left ventricular dysfunction in obesity. Experimental investigations have uncovered pathophysiological changes in myocardial structure and function in genetically predisposed and diet-induced obesity. Indeed, contemporary evidence consolidates a wide array of cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the etiology of obesity cardiomyopathy including adipose tissue dysfunction, systemic inflammation, metabolic disturbances (insulin resistance, abnormal glucose transport, spillover of free fatty acids, lipotoxicity, and amino acid derangement), altered intracellular especially mitochondrial Ca2+ homeostasis, oxidative stress, autophagy/mitophagy defect, myocardial fibrosis, dampened coronary flow reserve, coronary microvascular disease (microangiopathy), and endothelial impairment. Given the important role of obesity in the increased risk of heart failure, especially that with preserved systolic function and the recent rises in COVID-19-associated cardiovascular mortality, this review should provide compelling evidence for the presence of obesity cardiomyopathy, independent of various comorbid conditions, underlying mechanisms, and offer new insights into potential therapeutic approaches (pharmacological and lifestyle modification) for the clinical management of obesity cardiomyopathy.
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Cardiomiopatias/etiologia , Cardiomiopatias/patologia , Obesidade/complicações , COVID-19/complicações , COVID-19/mortalidade , Cardiomiopatias/mortalidade , Humanos , Obesidade/etiologia , Obesidade/genética , SARS-CoV-2RESUMO
Genetic interaction (GI) maps, comprising pairwise measures of how strongly the function of one gene depends on the presence of a second, have enabled the systematic exploration of gene function in microorganisms. Here, we present a two-stage strategy to construct high-density GI maps in mammalian cells. First, we use ultracomplex pooled shRNA libraries (25 shRNAs/gene) to identify high-confidence hit genes for a given phenotype and effective shRNAs. We then construct double-shRNA libraries from these to systematically measure GIs between hits. A GI map focused on ricin susceptibility broadly recapitulates known pathways and provides many unexpected insights. These include a noncanonical role for COPI, a previously uncharacterized protein complex affecting toxin clearance, a specialized role for the ribosomal protein RPS25, and functionally distinct mammalian TRAPP complexes. The ability to rapidly generate mammalian GI maps provides a potentially transformative tool for defining gene function and designing combination therapies based on synergistic pairs.
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Transporte Biológico , Epistasia Genética , Ricina/toxicidade , Atorvastatina , Proteínas de Transporte/metabolismo , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Complexo I de Proteína do Envoltório/metabolismo , Retículo Endoplasmático/metabolismo , Ácidos Heptanoicos/farmacologia , Humanos , Proteínas de Membrana/metabolismo , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas/metabolismo , Pirróis/farmacologia , RNA Interferente Pequeno , Proteínas Ribossômicas/metabolismo , Proteínas de Transporte Vesicular/metabolismoRESUMO
RNA polymerase II (RNAPII) lies at the core of dynamic control of gene expression. Using 53 RNAPII point mutants, we generated a point mutant epistatic miniarray profile (pE-MAP) comprising â¼60,000 quantitative genetic interactions in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. This analysis enabled functional assignment of RNAPII subdomains and uncovered connections between individual regions and other protein complexes. Using splicing microarrays and mutants that alter elongation rates in vitro, we found an inverse relationship between RNAPII speed and in vivo splicing efficiency. Furthermore, the pE-MAP classified fast and slow mutants that favor upstream and downstream start site selection, respectively. The striking coordination of polymerization rate with transcription initiation and splicing suggests that transcription rate is tuned to regulate multiple gene expression steps. The pE-MAP approach provides a powerful strategy to understand other multifunctional machines at amino acid resolution.
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Epistasia Genética , RNA Polimerase II/genética , RNA Polimerase II/metabolismo , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/enzimologia , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genética , Alelos , Estudo de Associação Genômica Ampla , Mutação Puntual , RNA Polimerase II/química , Splicing de RNA , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/metabolismo , Proteínas de Saccharomyces cerevisiae/metabolismo , Fatores de Transcrição/metabolismo , Sítio de Iniciação de Transcrição , Transcrição Gênica , TranscriptomaRESUMO
Podocytes are essential to maintaining the integrity of the glomerular filtration barrier, but they are frequently affected in lupus nephritis (LN). Here, we show that the significant upregulation of Drp1S616 phosphorylation in podocytes promotes mitochondrial fission, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction and podocyte injury in LN. Inhibition or knockdown of Drp1 promotes mitochondrial fusion and protects podocytes from injury induced by LN serum. In vivo, pharmacological inhibition of Drp1 reduces the phosphorylation of Drp1S616 in podocytes in lupus-prone mice. Podocyte injury is reversed when Drp1 is inhibited, resulting in the alleviation of proteinuria. Mechanistically, complement component C5a (C5a) upregulates the phosphorylation of Drp1S616 and promotes mitochondrial fission in podocytes. Moreover, the expression of C5a receptor 1 (C5aR1) is notably upregulated in podocytes in LN. C5a-C5aR1 axis-controlled phosphorylation of Drp1S616 and mitochondrial fission are substantially suppressed when C5aR1 is knocked down by siRNA. Moreover, lupus-prone mice treated with C5aR inhibitor show reduced phosphorylation of Drp1S616 in podocytes, resulting in significantly less podocyte damage. Together, this study uncovers a novel mechanism by which the C5a-C5aR1 axis promotes podocyte injury by enhancing Drp1-mediated mitochondrial fission, which could have significant implications for the treatment of LN.
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Complemento C5a , Dinaminas , Nefrite Lúpica , Dinâmica Mitocondrial , Podócitos , Receptor da Anafilatoxina C5a , Podócitos/metabolismo , Podócitos/patologia , Nefrite Lúpica/metabolismo , Nefrite Lúpica/patologia , Nefrite Lúpica/etiologia , Animais , Receptor da Anafilatoxina C5a/metabolismo , Receptor da Anafilatoxina C5a/genética , Camundongos , Dinaminas/metabolismo , Dinaminas/genética , Complemento C5a/metabolismo , Humanos , Fosforilação , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Mitocôndrias/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais , FemininoRESUMO
AIMS: Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumonia (CRKP) is a global threat that varies by region. The global distribution, evolution, and clinical implications of the ST11 CRKP clone remain obscure. METHODS: We conducted a multicenter molecular epidemiological survey using isolates obtained from 28 provinces and municipalities across China between 2011 and 2021. We integrated sequences from public databases and performed genetic epidemiology analysis of ST11 CRKP. RESULTS: Among ST11 CRKP, KL64 serotypes exhibited considerable expansion, increasing from 1.54% to 46.08% between 2011 and 2021. Combining our data with public databases, the phylogenetic and phylogeography analyses indicated that ST11 CRKP appeared in the Americas in 1996 and spread worldwide, with key clones progressing from China's southeastern coast to the inland by 2010. Global phylogenetic analysis showed that ST11 KL64 CRKP has evolved to a virulent, resistant clade with notable regional spread. Single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis identified BMPPS (bmr3, mltC, pyrB, ppsC, and sdaC) as a key marker for this clade. The BMPPS SNP clade is associated with high mortality and has strong anti-phagocytic and competitive traits in vitro. CONCLUSIONS: The high-risk ST11 KL64 CRKP subclone showed strong expansion potential and survival advantages, probably owing to genetic factors.
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Antibacterianos , Infecções por Klebsiella , Klebsiella pneumoniae , Filogenia , Humanos , China/epidemiologia , Klebsiella pneumoniae/genética , Klebsiella pneumoniae/efeitos dos fármacos , Klebsiella pneumoniae/isolamento & purificação , Infecções por Klebsiella/epidemiologia , Infecções por Klebsiella/microbiologia , Infecções por Klebsiella/transmissão , Infecções por Klebsiella/tratamento farmacológico , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Polimorfismo de Nucleotídeo Único , Enterobacteriáceas Resistentes a Carbapenêmicos/genética , Enterobacteriáceas Resistentes a Carbapenêmicos/efeitos dos fármacos , Enterobacteriáceas Resistentes a Carbapenêmicos/isolamento & purificação , Epidemiologia Molecular , Carbapenêmicos/farmacologia , Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana , Filogeografia , Sorogrupo , Genômica/métodosRESUMO
Staphylococcus aureus sequence type (ST) 5 has spread worldwide; however, phylogeographic studies on the evolution of global phylogenetic and Asian clades of ST5 are lacking. This study included 368 ST5 genome sequences, including 111 newly generated sequences. Primary phylogenetic analysis suggested that there are five clades, and geographical clustering of ST5 methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) was linked to the acquisition of S. aureus pathogenicity islands (SaPIs; enterotoxin gene island) and integration of the prophage φSa3. The most recent common ancestor of global S. aureus ST5 dates back to the mid-1940s, coinciding with the clinical introduction of penicillin. Bayesian phylogeographic inference allowed to ancestrally trace the Asian ST5 MRSA clade to Japan, which may have spread to major cities in China and Korea in the 1990s. Based on a pan-genome-wide association study, the emergence of Asian ST5 clades was attributed to the gain of prophages, SaPIs, and plasmids, as well as the coevolution of resistance genes. Clade IV displayed greater genomic diversity than the Asian MRSA clades. Collectively, our study provides in-depth insights into the global evolution of S. aureus ST5 mainly in China and the United States and reveals that different S. aureus ST5 clades have arisen independently in different parts of the world, with limited geographic dispersal across continents.
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Staphylococcus aureus Resistente à Meticilina , Infecções Estafilocócicas , Humanos , Staphylococcus aureus/genética , Staphylococcus aureus Resistente à Meticilina/genética , Filogenia , Estudo de Associação Genômica Ampla , Teorema de Bayes , Genótipo , Infecções Estafilocócicas/tratamento farmacológico , Infecções Estafilocócicas/epidemiologia , Variação Genética/genéticaRESUMO
Autoimmune uveitis is a leading cause of severe vision loss, and animal models provide unique opportunities for studying its pathogenesis and therapeutic strategies. Here we employ scRNA-seq, RNA-seq and various molecular and cellular approaches to characterize mouse models of classical experimental autoimmune uveitis (EAU), revealing that EAU causes broad retinal neuron degeneration and marker downregulation, and that Müller glia may act as antigen-presenting cells. Moreover, EAU immune response is primarily driven by Th1 cells, and results in dramatic upregulation of CC chemokines, especially CCL5, in the EAU retina. Accordingly, overexpression of CCR5, a CCL5 receptor, in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) enhances their homing capacity and improves their immunomodulatory outcomes in preventing EAU, by reducing infiltrating T cells and activated microglia and suppressing Nlrp3 inflammasome activation. Taken together, our data not only provide valuable insights into the molecular characteristics of EAU but also open an avenue for innovative MSC-based therapy.
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Células-Tronco Mesenquimais , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Receptores CCR5 , Análise de Célula Única , Uveíte , Animais , Camundongos , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/metabolismo , Uveíte/imunologia , Receptores CCR5/metabolismo , Receptores CCR5/genética , Doenças Autoimunes/terapia , Perfilação da Expressão Gênica , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Feminino , Análise da Expressão Gênica de Célula ÚnicaRESUMO
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) actively reprogram their tumor microenvironment (TME) to sustain a supportive niche, which may have a dramatic impact on prognosis and immunotherapy. However, our knowledge of the landscape of the gastric cancer stem-like cell (GCSC) microenvironment needs to be further improved. A multi-step process of machine learning approaches was performed to develop and validate the prognostic and predictive potential of the GCSC-related score (GCScore). The high GCScore subgroup was not only associated with stem cell characteristics, but also with a potential immune escape mechanism. Furthermore, we experimentally demonstrated the upregulated infiltration of CD206+ tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) in the invasive margin region, which in turn maintained the stem cell properties of tumor cells. Finally, we proposed that the GCScore showed a robust capacity for prediction for immunotherapy, and investigated potential therapeutic targets and compounds for patients with a high GCScore. The results indicate that the proposed GCScore can be a promising predictor of prognosis and responses to immunotherapy, which provides new strategies for the precision treatment of GCSCs.
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Neoplasias Gástricas , Humanos , Imunoterapia/métodos , Células-Tronco Neoplásicas/patologia , Farmacogenética , Neoplasias Gástricas/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Gástricas/genética , Microambiente TumoralRESUMO
In the realm of metasurface-based polarimetry, well-known for its remarkable compactness and integration capabilities, previous attempts have been hindered by limitations such as the restricted choices of target polarization states and the inefficient focusing of light. To address these problems, this study introduces and harnesses a novel, to our knowledge, forward-solving model, grounded in the equivalence principle and dyadic Green's function, to inversely optimize the vectorial focusing patterns of metalenses. Leveraging this methodology, we develop and experimentally validate a single multi-foci metalens-based polarimeter, capable of simultaneously separating and concentrating four distinct elliptical polarization states at a wavelength of 10.6â µm. Rigorous experimental evaluations, involving the assessment of 18 scalar polarized beams, reveal an average error of 5.92% and a high contrast ratio of 0.92, which demonstrates the efficacy of the polarimeter. The results underscore the potential of our system in diverse sectors, including military defense, healthcare, and autonomous vehicle technology.
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Bioelectronic devices can be manufactured by organic-inorganic hybrid systems based on biomolecules and silicon semiconductors. The performance of the hybrid systems is largely determined by the adsorption manners of biomolecules on the silicon surface. In this paper, we demonstrated that the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) shake-up satellites and near-edge X-ray absorption fine-structure (NEXAFS) at the carbon K-edges can be used to distinguish the interface of guanine molecules anchored on Si(100) surface. There are only 9 possible stable guanine@Si(100) hybrid systems that have been found based on the density functional theory. According to the characteristic peaks, it is confirmed that NEXAFS spectra are more sensitive to the identification of adsorption configurations. While the first characteristic peak in the low energy region of NEXAFS is capable of distinguishing chemical bonds at the interface of the adsorption configurations. These results may facilitate a better understanding of the interface formations between biomolecules and silicon surfaces, which could be further utilized for the new bioelectronic device design.
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Food allergies severely impact the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients and their caregivers (family or informal caregivers). Currently there is no comprehensive review to provide an overview and critical assessment of the instruments in the field. Six databases were searched from inception until 10 August 2023, and a combination of subject terms and free words was used to search the literature. We used the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments methodology (COSMIN) to evaluate the measurement properties of the instruments. Forty-one studies reported on ten eligible instruments. Based on COSMIN guidelines, one instrument was recommended for Grade A, and the remaining nine instruments were recommended for Grade B. The Grade A instrument identified, the Food Allergy Quality of Life Questionnaire-Parent Form (FAQLQ-PF), can help researchers assess the effectiveness of treatment for patients with food allergy and to understand the psychosocial impact of the disease on patients.
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Consenso , Hipersensibilidade Alimentar , Psicometria , Qualidade de Vida , Humanos , Hipersensibilidade Alimentar/psicologia , Hipersensibilidade Alimentar/diagnóstico , Psicometria/métodos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Cuidadores/psicologia , CriançaRESUMO
Interferon γ (IFNγ) produced by T cells represents the featured cytokine and is central to the pathogenesis of lupus nephritis (LN). Here, we identified nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT), the rate-limiting enzyme in the salvage NAD+ biosynthetic pathway, as playing a key role in controlling IFNγ production by CD4+ T cells in LN. Our data revealed that CD4+ T cells from LN showed an enhanced NAMPT-mediated NAD+ biosynthetic process, which was positively correlated with IFNγ production in CD4+ T cells. NAMPT promoted aerobic glycolysis and mitochondrial respiration in CD4+ T cells from patients with LN or MRL/lpr mice through the production of NAD+. By orchestrating metabolic fitness, NAMPT promoted translational efficiency of Ifng in CD4+ T cells. In vivo, knockdown of NAMPT by small interfering RNA (siRNA) or pharmacological inhibition of NAMPT by FK866 suppressed IFNγ production in CD4+ T cells, leading to reduced inflammatory infiltrates and ameliorated kidney damage in lupus mice. Taken together, this study uncovers a metabolic checkpoint of IFNγ-producing CD4+ T cells in LN in which therapeutically targeting NAMPT has the potential to normalize metabolic competence and blunt pathogenicity of CD4+ T cells in LN.
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Interferon gama , Nefrite Lúpica , Camundongos , Animais , Interferon gama/genética , Linfócitos T/metabolismo , Nicotinamida Fosforribosiltransferase/genética , Nicotinamida Fosforribosiltransferase/metabolismo , NAD/metabolismo , Camundongos Endogâmicos MRL lpr , Citocinas/metabolismo , RNA Interferente Pequeno , Linfócitos T CD4-Positivos/metabolismoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Hearing loss (HL) is a worldwide public health issue for which the role of dyslipidemia has not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to use the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), a well-established serum lipid marker, to investigate the association of dyslipidemia with HL among the general population. METHODS: Participants (n = 3267) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey database (2005-2012, 2015-2018) were included in the present study. The AIP was calculated based on the following formula: log10 (triglycerides/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol). HL was defined as a pure-tone average of at least 20 dBHL in the better ear. Weighted multivariable logistic regression, subgroup analysis, generalized additive model, and threshold analysis were adopted to reveal the association between the AIP and HL. RESULTS: In this study of US adults, a positive association was found between the AIP and high-frequency HL. However, the association between the AIP and low-frequency HL was not as strong. In addition, a reverse L-shaped curve with an inflection point located at -0.27 was detected between the AIP and high-frequency HL, followed by a significant positive association after the inflection point. CONCLUSIONS: The potential of the AIP as a bioindicator for high-frequency HL is noteworthy, and maintaining an AIP value below a certain threshold might provide beneficial outcomes in the management of high-frequency HL.
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Aterosclerose , HDL-Colesterol , Perda Auditiva , Humanos , Feminino , Masculino , Perda Auditiva/sangue , Perda Auditiva/epidemiologia , Estudos Transversais , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto , Aterosclerose/sangue , Aterosclerose/epidemiologia , HDL-Colesterol/sangue , Inquéritos Nutricionais , Triglicerídeos/sangue , Idoso , Fatores de Risco , Dislipidemias/sangue , Dislipidemias/epidemiologia , Biomarcadores/sangue , Modelos LogísticosRESUMO
Confirmatory tests for diagnosis of primary aldosteronism (PA) play an important role in sparing patients with a false-positive aldosterone-to-renin ratio (ARR) screening test from undergoing invasive subtyping procedures. We recommend that patients with a positive ARR test should undergo at least one confirmatory test to confirm or exclude the diagnosis of PA before directly proceeding to subtype studies, except for patients with significant PA phenotypes, including spontaneous hypokalemia, plasma aldosterone concentration >20 ng/dL plus plasma renin activity below a detectable level. Although a gold standard confirmatory test has not been identified, we recommend that saline infusion test and captopril challenge test, which were widely used in Taiwan. Patients with PA have been reported to have a higher prevalence of concurrent autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS). ACS is a biochemical condition of mild cortisol overproduction from adrenal lesions, but without the typical clinical features of overt Cushing's syndrome. Concurrent ACS may result in incorrect interpretation of adrenal venous sampling (AVS) and may lead to adrenal insufficiency after adrenalectomy. We recommend screening for ACS in patients with PA scheduled for AVS examinations as well as for adrenalectomy. We recommend the 1-mg overnight dexamethasone suppression test as screening method to detect ACS.
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Hiperaldosteronismo , Hipertensão , Humanos , Aldosterona , Hiperaldosteronismo/diagnóstico , Renina , Hidrocortisona , CaptoprilRESUMO
AIM: To investigate the factors that facilitate or hinder nurses in providing patient education. DESIGN: A mixed-method systematic review. DATA SOURCES: Six databases (Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, MEDLINE and ERIC) were systematically searched for relevant publications. METHODS: The study was conducted following the JBI for mixed-method systematic reviews, and the reporting followed the PRISMA guideline. Two researchers independently performed literature screening, literature evaluation, data extraction and synthesis. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023427451. RESULTS: Twenty-six eligible articles were included, including 15 quantitative articles, 10 qualitative articles and 2 mixed-methods articles. The resultant synthesis of key findings led to the identification of these barriers and facilitators, categorised into five distinct levels: nurse-related factors, organisational factors, patient-related factors, the nurse-patient relationship and interdisciplinary collaboration. CONCLUSIONS: The findings highlight the factors that facilitate or hinder nurses in providing patient education, suggesting that multifaceted interventions can enhance the practice of patient education in nursing and support the development of appropriate patient education guidelines or public policies. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: This review delineates the facilitators and barriers influencing nurses' provision of patient education, offering an initial framework for nursing managers to craft interventions aimed at enhancing the quality of patient education provided by nurses, consequently elevating the overall quality of nursing.
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Educação de Pacientes como Assunto , Humanos , Educação de Pacientes como Assunto/métodos , Relações Enfermeiro-Paciente , Feminino , Masculino , AdultoRESUMO
Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors have been used in clinical for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer for years. However, the emergence of drug resistance continues to be a major problem. To identify potential inhibitors, molecular docking-based virtual screening was conducted on ChemDiv and Enamine commercial databases using the Glide program. After multi-step VS and visual inspection, a total of 23 compounds with novel and varied structures were selected, and the predicted ADMET properties were within the satisfactory range. Further molecular dynamics simulations revealed that the reprehensive compound ZINC49691377 formed a stable complex with the allosteric pocket of EGFR and exhibited conserved hydrogen bond interactions with Lys 745 and Asp855 of EGFR over the course of simulation. All compounds were further tested in experiments. Among them, the most promising hit ZINC49691377 demonstrated excellent anti-proliferation activity against H1975 and PC-9 cells, while showing no significant anti-proliferation activity against A549 cells. Meanwhile, apoptosis analysis indicated that the compound ZINC49691377 can effectively induce apoptosis of H1975 and PC-9 cells in a dose-dependent manner, while having no significant effect on the apoptosis of A549 cells. The results indicate that ZINC49691377 exhibits good selectivity. Based on virtual screening and bioassays, ZINC4961377 can be considered as an excellent starting point for the development of new EGFR inhibitors.
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Antineoplásicos , Receptores ErbB , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases , Humanos , Antineoplásicos/química , Antineoplásicos/isolamento & purificação , Antineoplásicos/farmacologia , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/tratamento farmacológico , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Proliferação de Células , Receptores ErbB/antagonistas & inibidores , Neoplasias Pulmonares/tratamento farmacológico , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Simulação de Dinâmica Molecular , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/química , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/isolamento & purificação , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/farmacologiaRESUMO
Weak doping can broaden, shift, and quench plasmon peaks in nanoparticles, but the mechanistic intricacies of the diverse responses to doping remain unclear. In this study, we used the time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT) to compute the excitation properties of transition-metal Pd- or Pt-doped gold and silver atomic arrays and investigate the evolution characteristics and response mechanisms of their plasmon peaks. The results demonstrated that the Pd or Pt doping of the off-centered 10 × 2 atomic arrays broadened or shifted the plasmon peaks to varying degrees. In particular, for Pd-doped 10 × 2 Au atomic arrays, the broadened plasmon peak significantly blueshifted, whereas a slight red shift was observed for Pt-doped arrays. For the 10 × 2 Ag atomic arrays, Pd doping caused almost no shift in the plasmon peak, whereas Pt doping caused a substantial red shift in the broadened plasmon peak. The analysis revealed that the diversity in these doping responses was related to the energy positions of the d electrons in the gold and silver atomic clusters and the positions of the doping atomic orbitals in the energy bands. The introduction of doping atoms altered the symmetry and gap size of the occupied and unoccupied orbitals, so multiple modes of single-particle transitions were involved in the excitation. An electron transfer analysis indicated a close correlation between excitation energy and the electron transfer of doping atoms. Finally, the differences in the symmetrically centered 11 × 2 doped atomic array were discussed using electron transfer analysis to validate the reliability of this analytical method. These findings elucidate the microscopic mechanisms of the evolution of plasmon peaks in doped atomic clusters and provide new insights into the rational control and application of plasmons in low-dimensional nanostructures.
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The interaction of fullerenes and their derivatives with environmental molecules such as oxygen or water was crucial for the rational design of low-dimensional materials and devices. In this paper, the near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS), X-ray emission spectroscopy (XES) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) shake-up satellites were employed to distinguish the oxides and hydrates of the fullerene C60 and azafullerene C59N families. The study includes various isomers, such as the open [5,6] and closed [6,6] isomers of C60O, C60H(OH), C60-O-C60, C60H-O-C60H, C59N(OH) and C59N-O-C59N, based on density functional theory. These soft X-ray spectra offered comprehensive insights into the molecular orbitals of these azafullerene molecular groups. The oxygen K-edge NEXAFS, carbon and oxygen K-edge XPS shake-up satellite spectra provided valuable tools for distinguishing oxides or hydrates of fullerene C60 and azafullerene C59N. Our findings could significantly benefit the development of fullerene functional molecular materials and expand the application scope of soft X-ray spectroscopy as a molecular fingerprinting tool for the fullerene family.
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BACKGROUND: Professional nursing organizations can respond to threats to social justice by strengthening structures to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). PURPOSE: Describe implementation strategies and outcomes to advance DEI from the Western Institute of Nursing (WIN). METHODS: In 2019, WIN committed to prioritizing DEI by updating its vision and mission. A taskforce was assembled to conduct member surveys, focus groups, and open forums to generate recommendations on developing and implementing organizational change. DISCUSSION: These initiatives culminated in centralized efforts that include the formation of a standing committee, ongoing member surveys, selection of diverse conference topics and speakers, adoption of inclusive practices, and ongoing assessments to make recommendations to the Board to advance DEI. CONCLUSION: The work of the Committee ensures the organization remains committed to DEI. These strategies inform other nursing organizations as they advance DEI to impact research, education, policy, and practice.