A randomized comparative study of preoperative fentanyl and dexmedetomidine nebulization on the hemodynamic response to endotracheal intubation

Background: Intense sympathetic activity is linked to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation, which could lead to intraoperative problems. We undertook this study to compare the effects of preoperative nebulized Fentanyl and Dexmedetomidine on hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation, taking advantage of their high bioavailability and better absorption through nasal mucosa. Aim and Objectives: The objectives of the study were (i) to compare the effect of preoperative nebulization on the hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation; and (ii) to assess intraoperative requirement of anesthetic agents. Materials and Methods: This prospective, randomized, and comparative study was conducted among 100 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I, II patients (of either gender) undergoing elective surgeries and requiring tracheal intubation, were randomized in two groups. Group A was given Fentanyl Nebulization (2 ?g/kg in 4 ml of 0.9% saline) and Group B was given Dexmedetomidine nebulization (1 ?g/kg in 4 ml of 0.9% saline) 10 min before anesthesia induction. Hemodynamic parameters were noted before and immediately after induction, 1 min, 5 min and 10 min after intubation. The main goal was to assess how Fentanyl and dexmedetomidine nebulization affect the laryngoscopy and intubation-induced stress response. The secondary outcome was to assess the intraoperative requirement of anesthetic agents, observe adverse effects of study drug and sedation score. Results: Dexmedetomidine nebulization was found to be more effective in blunting rise in heart rate post laryngoscopy compared to Fentanyl Nebulization (P < 0.0001) as well as in MAP after 10 min of intubation (P < 0.0001). Requirement of propofol was seen to be significantly reduced in Group B compared to Group A (P < 0.05). Sedation scores were significantly higher in Group B (P < 0.05). No evidence of side effects was observed in any group. Conclusion: Nebulisation of dexmedetomidine was found to be more effective in attenuation of stress response of laryngoscopy and intubation compared to nebulisation of fentanyl, with stable intraoperative hemodynamic and no significant side effects.

Effects of somatostatin in combination with early hemoperfusion on inflammatory, hemorheological and oxidative parameters during the treatment of acute pancreatitis / Efectos de la somatostatina en combinación con hemoperfusión precoz sobre parámetros inflamatorios, hemorreológicos y oxidativos durante el tratamiento de la pancreatitis aguda

Abstract We aimed to evaluate the effects of somatostatin combined with early hemoperfusion on inflammatory and stress responses during acute pancreatitis (AP) treatment. A total of 159 AP patients treated from September 2016 to January 2020 were randomly divided into three groups A-C (n=53). In addition to routine treatment, groups A-C were additionally given somatostatin, early hemoperfusion, and somatostatin combined with early hemoperfusion, respectively. Their inflammatory factors, stress response, intestinal mucosal barrier, hemorheological indices, recovery time, length of stay, clinical efficacy, and adverse reactions were compared. The levels of serum interleukin-10 (IL - 10), catalase and glutathione peroxidase rose in the three groups after ten days of treatment, compared with values before treatment, being the highest rise in group C. The levels of IL -18, tumor necrosis factor-α, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1, procalcitonin, high mobility group protein B1, lipid hydrogen peroxide, advanced oxidation protein products, epinephrine, cortisol, D-lactic acid, diamine oxidase, and endotoxin decreased after ten days of treatment compared with those before treatment, which were lowest in group C (P<0.05). After ten days of treatment, the levels of hemorheological indices were significantly lower than those before treatment (P<0.05). Compared with groups A and B, group C had a shorter recovery time of urine amylase, bowel sound and passing gas, remission time of abdominal pain, length of stay, and a higher total response rate (P<0.05). During AP treatment, somatostatin combined with early hemoperfusion effectively relieved inflammatory and stress responses, protected the intestinal mucosal barrier function and improved the hemorheology, thereby promoting the recovery and benefiting the prognosis of patients.

Resumen Nuestro objetivo fue evaluar los efectos de la somatostatina combinada con hemoperfusión temprana sobre las respuestas inflamatorias y de estrés durante el tratamiento de la pancreatitis aguda (PA). Un total de 159 pacientes con PA tratados entre septiembre de 2016 y enero de 2020 se dividieron aleatoriamente en tres grupos A-C (n=53). Con base en el tratamiento de rutina, los grupos A-C recibieron además somatostatina, hemoperfusión temprana y somatostatina combinada con hemoperfusión temprana, respectivamente. Se compararon sus factores inflamatorios, respuesta al estrés, barrera de la mucosa intestinal, índices hemorreológicos, tiempo de recuperación, tiempo de estancia, eficacia clínica y reacciones adversas. Los niveles séricos de interleucina-10 (IL -10), catalasa y glutatión peroxidasa aumentaron en los tres grupos después de 10 días de tratamiento, comparados con los valores antes del tratamiento, siendo más elevados en el grupo C. Los niveles de IL - 18, factor de necrosis tumoral α, molécula de adhesión intercelular 1 soluble, procalcitonina, proteína B1 del grupo de alta movilidad, peróxido de hidrógeno lipídico, los productos proteicos de oxidación avanzada, epinefrina, cortisol, ácido D-láctico, diaminooxidasa y endotoxina disminuyeron después de 10 días de tratamiento en comparación con los previos al tratamiento, que fueron más bajos en el grupo C (P<0,05). Después de 10 días de tratamiento, los índices hemorreológicos fueron significativamente menores que los previos al tratamiento (P<0,05). En comparación con los grupos A y B, el grupo C tuvo un tiempo de recuperación más corto de amilasa en orina, sonido y escape intestinal, tiempo de remisión del dolor abdominal y tiempo de estancia, y una tasa de respuesta total más alta (P<0,05). Durante el tratamiento de la AP, la somatostatina combinada con hemoperfusión precoz alivia eficazmente las respuestas inflamatorias y de estrés, protege la función de la barrera de la mucosa intestinal y mejora la hemorología, favoreciendo la recuperación y beneficiando el pronóstico de los pacientes.

Influences of Dixon anus preserving surgery on curative effect, anorectal function and stress response in patients with low rectal cancer / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective:To investigate the influences of Dixon anus preserving surgery on the curative effect, anorectal function and stress response of patients with low rectal cancer.Methods:A total of 150 patients with low rectal cancer admitted to Zhangjiakou Fifth Hospital from May 2016 to March 2019 were retrospective analysis as the study subjects. According to the different surgical methods, the patients were divided into the study group (75 cases) and the control group (75 cases). The patients in the study group received Dixon operation, and the patients in the control group received Miles operation. The general condition of operation, postoperative urination function, stress response [C reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), cortisol (Cor) and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)], anorectal function [anal resting pressure (ARP), maximal squeeze pressure (MSP), anal longest contraction time (ALCT)], quality of life (PAC-QOL score), postoperative complications, local recurrence rate, distant metastasis rate, 3-year tumor free survival rate and 3-year overall survival rate were compared between the two groups.Results:The operation time, intraoperative blood loss and postoperative drainage volume in the study group were lower than those in the control group: (172.28 ± 23.45) min vs. (189.57 ± 23.68) min, (177.39 ± 21.23) ml vs. (191.35 ± 22.67) ml, (342.36 ± 52.89) ml vs. (489.42 ± 63.33) ml, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The levels of CRP, IL-6, Cor and ACTH in the study group were lower than those in the control group: (22.35 ± 4.75) mg/L vs. (35.65 ± 5.28) mg/L, (58.74 ± 15.11) μg/L vs. (79.63 ± 20.23) μg/L, (145.36 ± 27.48) ng/L vs. (156.48 ± 32.55) ng/L, (44.58 ± 5.27) ng/L vs. (49.62 ± 5.68) ng/L, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The urination function and anorectal function of the patients in the study group were obviously better than those in the control group 6 months after operation, and the PAC-QOL score was obviously lower than that in the control group: (22.53 ± 2.86) scores vs. (27.54 ± 3.21) scores ( P<0.05); there was no obvious difference between the study group and the control group in the incidence of postoperative complications, local recurrence rate, distant metastasis rate, 3-year tumor free survival rate and 3-year total survival rate ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Dixon operation is effective in the treatment of low rectal cancer. It can preserve the anorectal function of patients to the greatest extent, protect urination function, reduce stress reaction of patients, and it is more conducive to rapid rehabilitation of patients.

Application of tracheal catheter extraction before consciousness recovery under general anesthesia in patients with hypertension / 中华内分泌外科杂志

Extubation during the recovery period of general anesthesia patients often causes hemodynamic fluctuations and increases myocardial oxygen consumption, which is easy to cause myocardial hypoxia, ischemia and cardiovascular complications. Especially for patients with hypertension, hemodynamic fluctuation is more obvious, and the risk of anesthesia is greater. The timing of tracheal catheter extubation is one of the key factors affecting cardiovascular reactions and related complications. This paper reported the data of 35 patients with hypertension who underwent general anesthesia from May. 2020 to Jun. 2021 in Wuhu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and analyzed the technical advantages of tracheal catheter removal before consciousness recovery under general anesthesia.

Genome-wide identification of SUN gene family in Fragaria vesca and stresses-response analysis / 生物工程学报

SUN gene is a group of key genes regulating plant growth and development. Here, SUN gene families of strawberry were identified from the genome of the diploid Fragaria vesca, and their physicochemical properties, genes structure, evolution and genes expression were also analyzed. Our results showed that there were thirty-one FvSUN genes in F. vesca and the FvSUNs encoded proteins were classified into seven groups, and the members in the same group showed high similarity in gene structures and conservative motifs. The electronic subcellular localization of FvSUNs was mainly in the nucleus. Collinearity analysis showed that the members of FvSUN gene family were mainly expanded by segmental duplication in F. vesca, and Arabidopsis and F. vesca shared twenty-three pairs of orthologous SUN genes. According to the expression pattern in different tissues shown by the transcriptome data of F. vesca, the FvSUNs gene can be divided into three types: (1) expressed in nearly all tissues, (2) hardly expressed in any tissues, and (3) expressed in special tissues. The gene expression pattern of FvSUNs was further verified by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Additionally, the seedlings of F. vesca were treated by different abiotic stresses, and the expression level of 31 FvSUNs genes were assayed by qRT-PCR. The expression of most of the tested genes was induced by cold, high salt or drought stress. Our studies may facilitate revealing the biological function and molecular mechanism of SUN genes in strawberry.

Ezetimibe increases resistance to oxidative stress and extends lifespan mimicking dietary restriction in Caenorhabditis elegans

Ezetimibe is an approved drug for lowering plasma LDL (low-density lipoprotein) level via inhibition of cholesterol absorption. Derivatives of ezetimibe reduce inflammatory response and oxidative stress. In the present study, we investigated the effect of dietary supplementation with ezetimibe in response to environmental stressors and found that ezetimibe increases resistance to oxidative stress and ultraviolet irradiation. Ezetimibe also significantly extended lifespan accompanying reduced fertility, which is a common trade-off for longevity in C. elegans. Cellular level of reactive oxygen species was increased and the expression of stress-responsive genes, hsp-16.2 and sod-3, was induced by dietary supplementation with ezetimibe, suggesting a hormetic effect on oxidative stress response and lifespan. Ezetimibe also significantly prevented amyloid beta-induced toxicity and completely reversed increased mortality by high-glucose diet. Nuclear localization of DAF-16 required for the prevention of amyloid beta-induced toxicity was enhanced by ezetimibe supplementation. Lifespan assay using known long-lived mutants, age-1, clk-1, and eat-2, revealed that lifespan extension by ezetimibe specifically overlapped with that of eat-2 mutants, which are genetic models of dietary restriction. Effect of ezetimibe on lifespan of worms fed with diluted bacteria suggested that ezetimibe mimics the effect of dietary restriction on lifespan. These findings suggest that ezetimibe exhibits anti-oxidative and anti-aging effects through hormesis and works as a dietary-restriction mimetic on lifespan extension.

Effects of midazolam combined with propofol on recovery of patients with laparoscopic cholecystectomy / 药学实践杂志

Objective To explore the effect midazolam combination with propofol on postoperative recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods A total of 162 patients who were admitted to the hospital for laparoscopic cholecystectomy from April 2019 to January 2021 were selected. According to different anesthesia methods, they were divided into control group (midazolam anesthesia) and observation group (midazolam combined with propofol anesthesia), with 81 cases in each group. The stress index levels before and after operation, MoCA scores before operation (T0), 24 h after operation (T1) and 48 h after operation (T2), sleep quality at T0, the first day after operation (T3) and the second day after operation (T4), the perioperative recovery were compared between the two groups. Results The levels of Cor and NE, the recovery time of eyes opening, extubation, orientation, and the incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). Observation group MMSE score when T1, T2, T3, T4 sleep quality score were higher than control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Midazolam combined with propofol was safe and had good postoperative recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Effects of dexmedetomidine on intestinal stress response and cellular immune function in patients with gynecologic malignancies undergoing laparoscopic surgery / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective:To explore the effects of dexmedetomidine (DEX) on intestinal stress response and cellular immune function in patients with gynecologic malignancies undergoing laparoscopic surgery.Methods:A total of 60 patients with gynecologic malignancies who scheduled to undergo laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia in the Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University from March 2021 to March 2022 were selected. All patients were divided into the DEX group and the control group according to the random number table method, with 30 cases in each group. The DEX group included 12 cases of cervical cancer, 10 cases of endometrial cancer and 8 cases of ovarian cancer; the control group included 14 cases of cervical cancer, 9 cases of endometrial cancer and 7 cases of ovarian cancer. The DEX group: intravenous anesthesia was induced with a dose of DEX 0.5 μg/kg (infusion was completed within 10 min), general anesthesia was maintained with DEX 0.2 μg·kg -1·h -1 pumped intravenously, and the drug was stopped 30 min before surgery. The control group: equal amount of 0.9% sodium chloride solution was pumped intravenously. The venous blood was drawn at the time points of 10 min before general anesthesia (T 0), at the end of operation (T 1) and 1 d after the operation (T 2) to detect the stress response indicators such as cortisol (COR), epinephrine (E), norepinephrine (NE) levels, and immune indicators such as CD4 +, CD8 + proportions and CD4 +/CD8 + at T 0, T 1,and T 2. In addition, the pneumoperitoneum time, general anesthesia time, operation time and intestinal function recovery time were recorded. Results:At T 0, there were no statistically significant differences in the levels of COR, E and NE between the DEX group and the control group (all P > 0.05). At T 1, the levels of COR, E and NE were (146±12) μg/L, (158±14) ng/L, (265±12) ng/L, respectively in the control group, and (136±18) μg/L, (149±15) ng/L, (158±12) ng/L, respectively in the DEX group; the levels of COR, E and NE in the DEX group were lower than those in the control group ( t values were -2.51, -2.37, -2.08, all P < 0.05). At T 2, the levels of COR, E and NE were (124±12) μg/L, (131±16) ng/L, (234±8) ng/L, respectively in the control group, and (116±15) μg/L, (123±12) ng/L, (228±10) ng/L, respectively in the DEX group; the levels of COR, E and NE in the DEX group were also lower than those in the control group ( t values were -2.35, -2.23, -2.17, all P < 0.05). At T 0, there were no statistically significant differences in the proportions of CD4 +, CD8 + and CD4 +/CD8 + between the DEX group and the control group (all P > 0.05). At T 1, the proportions of CD4 +, CD8 + and CD4 +/CD8 + were (23±3)%, (20±3)%, 1.12±0.16, respectively in the control group, and (27±4)%, (23±4)%,1.22±0.19, respectively in the DEX group; the proportions of CD4 +, CD8 + and CD4 +/CD8 + in the DEX group were higher than those in the control group ( t values were -3.43, -2.29, 2.13, all P < 0.05). At T 2, the proportions of CD4 +, CD8 + and CD4 +/CD8 + were (26±3)%, (23±4)%, 1.17±0.16, respectively in the control group, and (31±5)%, (25±4)%, 1.26±0.19, respectively in the DEX group; the proportions of CD4 +, CD8 + and CD4 +/CD8 + in the DEX group were higher than those in the control group ( t values were -4.32, -2.02, 2.02, all P < 0.05). In addition, the time of first exhaust in the DEX group was shorter than that in the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:DEX can reduce the intestinal stress response of gynecologic malignancies patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery, thereby improving the immunosuppression of patients. It is also of great significance to protect intestinal mucosal barrier and recover the intestinal function, and DEX has a high safety.

Comparative Study of Dexmedetomidine vs Esmolol for Attenuation ofStress Responses to Laryngoscopy and Endotracheal intubation.

Background: Endotracheal intubation is gold standard of general anaesthesia. But it hasdisadvantages of initiation of stress response to laryngoscopy and intubation. To alleviate itwe have used Dexmedetomidine & Esmolol.MethodsGroup E - Inj. Esmolol (1.0 mg/kg) in 10 ml normal saline two minutes before inductionGroup D – Inj. Dexmedetomidine (1μg/kg) in 10 ml normal saline over 10 minutes prior toinduction.Results and conclusion: both the drugs effectively supress stress response but Dexmedetomidine is better than Esmolol

The effect of sevoflurane combined with remifentanil on anesthetic effect and stress indexes in patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective:To investigate the effect of conducting general anesthesia with sevoflurane combined with remifentanil on the anesthetic effect and stress indexes in patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy.Methods:A total of 80 patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy in the Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical College from April 2020 to August 2020 were selected and divided into the observation group and the control group according of the number table method, with 40 cases in each group. In the control group, sufentanil, propofol and rocuronium were used to induce anesthesia, and propofol and remifentanil were intravenously administered during anesthesia maintenance.The observation group received the same induction anesthesia, followed by 2% sevoflurane inhalation combined with remifentanil to maintain anesthesia. The anesthetic effect, stress indexes at different postoperative time points and adverse reaction between the two groups were compared.Results:The scores of mini mental state evaluation (MMSE) at 0.5, 1 and 2 h after the surgery and the scores of observer′sassessment of alertness/sedation scale (OAA/S) atimmediately after extubation, 1 and 2 h after surgery in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The wake up time and extubation time in the observation group were shorter than those in the control group: (9.22 ± 1.67) min vs. (15.94 ± 1.44) min, (10.34 ± 1.46) min vs. (17.11 ± 1.33) min, there were statistical differences ( P<0.01). The systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, epinephrine and cortisol at 10 min after intubation and at the end of surgery in the observation group were lower than those in the control group, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Sevoflurane combined with remifentanil conducting anesthesia can better improve the cognitive function of patients, shorten the recovery time of postoperative consciousness, and reduce the intraoperative stress response.

Stress response and virulence factors in bacterial pathogens relevant for Chilean aquaculture: current status and outlook of our knowledge

The study of the stress responses in bacteria has given us a wealth of information regarding the mechanisms employed by these bacteria in aggressive or even non-optimal living conditions. This information has been applied by several researchers to identify molecular targets related to pathogeny, virulence, and survival, among others, and to design new prophylactic or therapeutic strategies against them. In this study, our knowledge of these mechanisms has been summarized with emphasis on some aquatic pathogenic bacteria of relevance to the health and productive aspects of Chilean salmon farming (Piscirickettsia salmonis, Tenacibaculum spp., Renibacterium salmoninarum, and Yersinia ruckeri). This study will aid further investigations aimed at shedding more light on possible lines of action for these pathogens in the coming years.

Proteomic analysis of human keratinocytes under UVA-induced stress / Análise proteômica de queratinócitos humanos sob estresse induzido por luz UVA

The solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation that reaches the Earth is composed of 95% of UVA (320 to 400 nm) and 5% of UVB (280 to 320 nm) radiation. UVB is carcinogenic, generating potentially mutagenic DNA lesions. The solar UVA radiation also causes DNA damage, but this fact does not fully account for its biological impact. UVA is absorbed by non-DNA cellular chromophores, generating reactive oxygen species such as singlet oxygen. Knowing the proteome mediates stress responses in cells, here we investigated the cellular effects of a non-cytotoxic dose of UVA radiation, equivalent to about 20 minutes of midday sun exposure, on the proteome of human keratinocytes. Using a combination of mass spectrometry-based proteomics, bioinformatics, and conventional biochemical assays, we analyzed two aspects of UVA-induced stress: spatial remodeling of the proteome in subcellular compartments 30 minutes after stress and long-term changes in protein levels and secretion (24 hours and 7 days postirradiation). In the first part of this thesis, we quantified and assigned subcellular localization for over 3000 proteins, of which about 600 potentially redistribute upon UVA exposure. Protein redistributions were accompanied by redox modulations, mitochondrial fragmentation and DNA damage. In the second part of the work, our results showed that primary human keratinocytes enter senescence upon exposure to a single dose of UVA, mounting antioxidant and inflammatory responses. Cells under UVA-induced senescence further elicit paracrine responses in neighboring premalignant HaCaT epithelial cells via inflammatory mediators. Altogether, these results reiterate the role of UVA radiation as a potent metabolic stressor in the skin

A radiação ultravioleta (UV) solar que atinge a superfície terrestre é composta por 95% de radiação UVA (320 a 400 nm) e 5% de radiação UVB (280 a 320 nm). A radiação UVB é carcinogênica e gera lesões potencialmente mutagênicas no DNA. A radiação UVA solar também gera danos no DNA, mas a genotoxicidade dessa radiação não explica inteiramente o seu impacto biológico. Atualmente, sabe-se que a radiação UVA é absorvida por cromóforos celulares, gerando espécies reativas de oxigênio, como o oxigênio singlete. Sabendo que o proteoma é um mediador de respostas ao estresse celular, nós investigamos os efeitos celulares de uma dose não-citotóxica de radiação UVA, equivalente a cerca de 20 minutos de exposição ao sol, no proteoma de queratinócitos humanos. Utilizando espectrometria de massas, bioinformática e ensaios bioquímicos convencionais, nós analisamos dois aspectos do estresse induzido por radiação UVA: o remodelamento espacial do proteoma 30 minutos depois do estresse e alterações nos níveis e na secreção de proteínas no longo prazo (24 horas e 7 dias depois da irradiação). Na primeira parte desta tese, nós quantificamos e atribuímos classificações de localização subcelular a mais de 3000 proteínas. Dentre essas proteínas, 600 tem potencialmente a sua distribuição subcelular alterada em resposta à radiação. As redistribuições subcelulares são acompanhadas de modulações redox, fragmentação mitocondrial e danos no DNA. Na segunda parte da tese, os nossos resultados mostraram que queratinócitos humanos primários entram em senescência sob exposição a uma única dose de radiação UVA, montando respostas antioxidantes e pró-inflamatórias. Células sob senescência induzida por UVA, por sua vez, desencadeiam respostas parácrinas em queratinócitos pré-tumorais (células HaCaT) por meio de mediadores inflamatórios. Em conjunto, esses resultados reiteram o papel da radiação UVA como um potente estressor metabólico em células da pele

The role of SDH2 gene in the environmental adaptability of Candida albicans / 药学实践杂志

Objective To investigate the role of SDH2 gene in the environmental adaptability of Candida albicans. Methods Wild-type C. albicans strain SC5314, SDH2 gene knockout mutant sdh2Δ/Δ and reintegrated strain sdh2Δ/SDH2 were used as experimental objects. Spot assay was conducted to assess the sensitivity of the WT C. albicans strain SC5314, SDH2 gene knockout mutant sdh2Δ/Δ and reintegrated strain sdh2Δ/SDH2 to external stress stimulants and antifungal drugs. The effect of SDH2 gene deletion on drug efflux ability of C. albicans was determined by rhodamine 6G efflux assay. Results After SDH2 gene deletion, C. albicans showed slight tolerance to cell wall stress stimulants caffeine, oxidative stress stimulators diamide and menadione. Notably, the sensitivity of SDH2 gene knockout mutant sdh2Δ/Δ to azole antifungal drugs was significantly increased. The drug efflux capacity of C. albicans was decreased due to the deletion of SDH2 gene. Conclusion SDH2 gene deletion lead to changes in environmental adaptability of C. albicans, including changes in response to external environmental stress and increased sensitivity to azole antifungal drugs. The development of fungal-specific inhibitor targeting SDH2 gene may lead to the discovery of new antifungal drugs which have synergistic effect with azole drugs.

Effects of paradoxical intention therapy on stress response and comfort in patients undergoing PCI / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To investigate the application value of paradoxical intention therapy in patients undergoing PCI.Methods:A total of 116 patients who undergoing PCI in Fuwai Center China Cardiovascular Hospital from January 2018 to December 2019 were enrolled in the present study. They were divided into experimental group and control group with 58 cases in each group. The control group received routine therapy and nursing care, while the experimental group carried out paradoxical intention therapy based on the control group. The effects were evaluated by physiological stress index (blood pressure, heart rate), Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) and General Comfort Questionnaire (GCQ) respectively.Results:At 1 day before surgery, once on the operative day and 1 day after surgery, the systolic pressure were (129.58 ± 13.89), (132.08 ± 12.28), (125.58 ± 12.28) mmHg(1 mmHg=0.133 kPa) in the experimental group, significantly lower than those in the control group (137.22 ± 11.18), (138.35 ± 14.94), (132.35 ± 14.89) mmHg, the differences were statistically significant ( t=3.14, 2.38, 2.59, all P<0.05). At 1 day before surgery and once on the operative day, the heart rate were (74.17 ± 4.18), (76.39 ± 5.14) times/minutes in the experimental group, significantly lower than those in the control group (76.62 ± 5.19), (78.78 ± 6.22) times/minutes, the differences were statistically significant ( t=2.69, 2.17, both P<0.05). After 4 weeks of intervention, the scores of somatization, compulsion, anxiety, depression and total SCL-90 were (1.25 ± 0.19), (1.42 ± 0.23), (1.19 ± 0.28), (1.20 ± 0.16), (121.66 ± 9.66) points in the experimental group, significantly lower than those in the control group (1.84 ± 0.25), (1.68 ± 0.37), (1.84 ± 0.39), (1.73 ± 0.33), (146.47 ± 8.64) points, the differences were statistically significant ( t values were 4.45-14.08, all P<0.05). The scores of physiological dimension, psychological dimension and total GCQ were (10.89 ± 2.22), (24.49 ± 4.92), (77.91 ± 6.20) points in the experimental group, significantly higher than those in the control group (8.51 ± 2.27), (21.84 ± 4.61), (72.09 ± 6.66) points, the differences were statistically significant ( t=5.50, 2.89, 4.69, all P<0.05). Conclusions:Paradoxical intention therapy can effectively alleviate physiological and psychological stress and decrease postoperative discomfort of patients undergoing PCI.

Effect of somatostatin on postoperative gastrointestinal function and stress level in children with acute abdomen: a prospective randomized controlled study / 中国当代儿科杂志

OBJECTIVES@#To study the effect of somatostatin on postoperative gastrointestinal function and stress level in children with acute abdomen.@*METHODS@#A total of 102 children with acute abdomen who underwent surgery in Xuzhou Children's Hospital from August 2019 to June 2021 were enrolled as subjects and were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, with 51 children in each group. The children in the control group were given conventional treatment such as hemostasis and anti-infective therapy after surgery, and those in the observation group were given somatostatin in addition to conventional treatment. Peripheral blood samples were collected from both groups before surgery and on days 1 and 5 after surgery. The two groups were compared in terms of the serum levels of endothelin-1 (ET-1), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), cortisol, gastrin, and motilin, postoperative recovery, and the incidence rate of complications.@*RESULTS@#There was no significant difference in the serum levels of ET-1, ACTH, cortisol, gastrin, and motilin between the two groups before surgery (P>0.05). Compared with the control group, the observation group had significantly lower serum levels of ET-1, ACTH, and cortisol on days 1 and 5 after surgery (P<0.05) and significantly higher levels of motilin and gastrin on day 5 after surgery (P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the observation group had significantly shorter time to first passage of flatus, first bowel sounds, and first defecation after surgery, as well as a significantly shorter length of hospital stay (P<0.05). The incidence rate of complications in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group (6% vs 24%, P<0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#In children with acute abdomen, somatostatin can significantly reduce postoperative stress response, improve gastrointestinal function, and reduce the incidence rate of complications, thereby helping to achieve a good prognosis.

The regulation of ovarian reserve function by Zuogui pills combined with cetrorelix / 药学学报

The purpose of this study was to investigate how Zuogui pills from the Kidney-tonifying and Nourishing Yin formula, in combination with the gonadotrophin-releasing hormone antagonist cetrorelix, affected the ovarian local oxidative stress response in decreasing ovarian reserve (DOR) mice. All animal experiments were carried out in accordance with the guidelines and standards established by Jinan University's Experimental Animal Management Committee. Cyclophosphamide (CTX)-treated DOR mice were given Zuogui pills, cetrorelix, or a combination of the two drugs intragastrically. After treatment, there were changes in the estrous cycle, serum sex hormone levels, oxidative stress-related indexes, growth biochemical factor levels, and SIRT1/P53/P21 expression. In comparison to the model group, the Zuogui pills and the cetrorelix+Zuogui pills group had significantly prolonged estrous periods and shortened interestrous periods, and the cetrorelix+Zuogui pills group had a significantly shortened cycle length. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) decreased and estradiol (E2) increased in all treatment groups compared to the model group, oxidative stress indexes nitric oxide synthase (NOS), nitric oxide (NO), and reactive oxygen species (ROS) decreased, growth biochemical factors brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF-9) concentrations increased significantly, and leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) showed no significant change. SIRT1/P53/P21 immunohistochemical results revealed that, when compared to the model group, the expression of SIRT1 increased while the expression of P53 and P21 proteins decreased in all treatment groups, with the cetrorelix+Zuogui pills group having the largest decrease, with significant differences in all indicators. We conclude that cetrorelix combined with Zuogui pills for kidney nourishing and Yin recipe improved the oxidative stress response in the follicle by regulating the SIRT1/P53/P21 pathway, reducing peroxide product production, protecting ovarian function, and regulating ovarian hormone secretion, and its efficacy is superior to that of cetrorelix or Zuogui pills alone.

Oxygen Metabolism-induced Stress Response Underlies Heart-brain Interaction Governing Human Consciousness-breaking and Attention / 神经科学通报·英文版

Neuroscientists have emphasized visceral influences on consciousness and attention, but the potential neurophysiological pathways remain under exploration. Here, we found two neurophysiological pathways of heart-brain interaction based on the relationship between oxygen-transport by red blood cells (RBCs) and consciousness/attention. To this end, we collected a dataset based on the routine physical examination, the breaking continuous flash suppression (b-CFS) paradigm, and an attention network test (ANT) in 140 immigrants under the hypoxic Tibetan environment. We combined electroencephalography and multilevel mediation analysis to investigate the relationship between RBC properties and consciousness/attention. The results showed that RBC function, via two independent neurophysiological pathways, not only triggered interoceptive re-representations in the insula and awareness connected to orienting attention but also induced an immune response corresponding to consciousness and executive control. Importantly, consciousness played a fundamental role in executive function which might be associated with the level of perceived stress. These results indicated the important role of oxygen-transport in heart-brain interactions, in which the related stress response affected consciousness and executive control. The findings provide new insights into the neurophysiological schema of heart-brain interactions.

Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) and the impact on cell stress resistance / 生物工程学报

Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) are proteins or protein regions that fail to get folded into definite three-dimensional structures but participate in various biological processes and perform specific functions. Defying the traditional protein "sequence-structure-function" paradigm, they enrich the protein "structure-function" diversity. Ubiquitous in organisms, they show extreme hydrophilicity, charged amino acids, and highly repetitive amino acid sequences, with simple arrangement. As a result, they feature highly variable binding affinities and high coordination, which facilitate their functions. IDPs play an important role in cell stress response, which can improve the tolerance to a variety of stresses, such as freezing, high salt, heat shock, and desiccation. In this study, we briefed the characteristics, classifications, and identification of IDPs, summarized the molecular mechanism in improving cell stress resistance, and described the potential applications.

Ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block accelerates postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery following laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer / 南方医科大学学报

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the effects of ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block (SGB) on perioperative stress response, gastrointestinal hormones and postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer.@*METHODS@#This study was conducted among 60 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class II-III patients with gastric cancer (regardless of gender, aged 35-75 years with BMI of 18.5-26 kg/m2) undergoing elective laparoscopic radical gastrectomy. The patients were randomized into experimental group (S group, n=30) and control group (NS group, n=30). In S group, SGB at the C6 level of the right cervical spine was performed under ultrasound guidance 15 min before induction of anesthesia by injection of 7 mL 0.5% ropivacaine; the patients in NS group received injections of normal saline in the same manner. Peripheral venous blood samples were collected before SGB (T1), after surgery (T2), and on the 2nd and 6th days after surgery (T3 and T4) for determination of the levels of motitin (MOT), vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), cortisol (COR), and blood glucose (GLU). Intraoperative usage of sufentanil, recovery rate of intestinal sounds at 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and 96 h after operation and the time of first passage of flatus were recorded and compared between the two groups.@*RESULTS@#There was no significant difference in the total amount of sufentanil consumption between the two groups. Compared with those in NS group, the patients in S group had significant lower COR and VIP levels (P < 0.05) and higher MOT level (P < 0.05) at T2, T3 and T4. Glu level at T2 and T3 was also significantly lower in S group (P < 0.05). The recovery rates of intestinal sounds at 36, 48, 60, 72 and 84 h after surgery were significantly higher (P < 0.05) and the time of the first passage of flatus was earlier in S group than in NS group (P < 0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#In patients with gastric cancer undergoing laparoscopic radical gastrectomy, ultrasound-guided SGB can reduce postoperative stress level, promote the recovery of gastrointestinal hormone secretion, and accelerate postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal functions.

The CYP707A Gene Family in Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa)

Abstract Abscisic acid (ABA) is a plant hormone that plays several roles in plant development. The de novo synthesis and the reversible inactivation of ABA have been largely described in the literature; however, the degradation of ABA, promoted by the enzymes Abscisic Acid 8'-Hydroxylase, encoded by the CYP707A gene family, is still poorly elucidated. Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) has been used as a model to study the ABA-dependent maturation process of non-climacteric fruits, and the ABA-dependent response to abiotic stress. However, the CYP707A genes from this species have not been fully described and characterized. In this perspective, FaCYP707A sequences were identified from strawberry fruit transcriptome and several structural and comparative genomic analyzes were performed. Moreover, the expression of the FaCYP707A sequences identified was investigated in fruits under salt stress and ABA application. Four putative FaCYP707A were identified and the structural analysis confirmed the identity of three of them. The phylogenetic analysis allowed to determine their homologous in other plant species and to predict their evolutionary history; and the expression profile of the FaCYP707As demonstrated that FaCYP707A3 seems to be involved in the response against salt stress in an ABA-dependent manner. Moreover, the interaction network analysis pointed out proteins involved in the ABA metabolism, heavy metal homeostasis and detoxification, and cell wall dissemble. This study characterized for the first time the CYP707A gene family in F. ananassa; this information will guide future studies in order to develop biofortified fruits and stress tolerant plants.