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Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis ; 1870(7): 167333, 2024 Jul 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38960054

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Periodontitis, a common chronic inflammatory disease, epitomizes a significant impairment in the host immune system and an imbalance of bone metabolism. Macrophage polarization, a dynamic process dictated by the microenvironment, intricately contributes to the interplay between the immune system and bone remodeling, namely the osteoimmune system. Forkhead box protein O1 (FoxO1) has been shown to play a dramatic role in mediating oxidative stress, bone mass, as well as cellular metabolism. Nevertheless, the function and underlying mechanisms of FoxO1 in regulating macrophage polarization-mediated osteogenesis in periodontitis remain to be further elucidated. Here, we found that FoxO1 expression was closely linked to periodontitis, accompanied by aggravated inflammation. Notably, FoxO1 knockdown skewed macrophage polarization from M1 to the antiinflammatory M2 phenotype under inflammatory conditions, which rescued the impaired osteogenic potential. Mechanistically, we revealed that the enhancement of the transcription of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) signaling in FoxO1-knockdown macrophages. In agreement with this contention, GW9662, a specific inhibitor of PPAR-γ signaling, greatly aggravated macrophage polarization from M2 to the M1 phenotype and attenuated osteogenic potential under inflammatory conditions. Additionally, PPAR-γ signaling agonist rosiglitazone (RSG) was applied to address ligature-induced periodontitis with attenuated inflammation. Our data lend conceptual credence to the function of FoxO1 in mediating macrophage polarization-regulated osteogenesis which serves as a novel therapeutic target for periodontitis.

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MycoKeys ; 106: 225-250, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38974461

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Botryosphaeriales species are important pathogens that have worldwide distribution. In this study, 23 Botryosphaeriales strains were isolated from 13 host species during a dieback disease survey in Beijing, China. Based on morphological and phylogenetic analyses, six Botryosphaeriales species were identified, including two new species named Dothiorellahortiarborum sp. nov. and Phaeobotryonfraxini sp. nov., and four new host records: Aplosporellaginkgonis from Cotinuscoggygriavar.cinereus, A.javeedii from Acermiyabei, Acertruncatum, Forsythiasuspensa, Lagerstroemiaindica, Sambucuswilliamsii, Syringavulgaris, Ulmuspumila, Xanthocerassorbifolium, A.yanqingensis from Acertruncatum, and Do.acericola from Forsythiasuspensa, Ginkgobiloba, and Syringaoblata. This study enriches the species diversity associated with tree dieback in Beijing, China, and contributes to the further study of the taxonomy of this order.

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Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi ; 32(3): 868-874, 2024 Jun.
Artículo en Chino | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38926982

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OBJECTIVE: To analyze the distribution characteristics of Rh phenotype in pregnant and postpartum women in Chongqing area, and to explore the clinical significance of Rh phenotype in pregnant and postpartum women and the feasibility of Rh phenotype compatible blood transfusion. METHODS: The ABO blood group and Rh phenotype of 65 161 pregnant and postpartum women were detected by microcolumn gel method, and 48 122 males in the same period were taken as controls. The data were analyzed by Chi-square test. RESULTS: There were 112 870 cases (99.64%) of RhD+ in 113 283 samples. In RhD+ cases, CCDee (48.39%) and CcDEe (32.88%) were the main phenotypes. The first case of D-- phenotype in Chongqing area was detected. 413 cases (0.36%) of RhD- were detected, with ccdee (52.78%) and Ccdee (33.41%) as the main phenotypes. Compared with RhD- group, RhD+ group showed statistically significant difference in Rh phenotype distribution (P < 0.01). Among 65 161 maternal samples, the positive rate of 5 antigens of Rh blood group from high to low was D > e > C > c > E, and there was no significant difference compared with male samples (P >0.05). There was no significant difference in the distribution of Rh phenotype between males and pregnant/postpartum women, as well as between pregnant/postpartum women with different ABO blood groups (P >0.05). In pregnant and postpartum women, there was no significant difference in distribution of Rh phenotype among the normal pregnancy population, the population with adverse pregnancy history, the population using human assisted reproductive technology (ART) and the population with infertility (P >0.05). There was no significant difference in the distribution of Rh phenotype between the 4 populations mentioned above and the inpatients in the local general Grade A hospitals and the blood donors (P >0.05). In RhD positive pregnant and postpartum women, the probability of finding compatible blood for CcDEe phenotype was 100%, the probability of finding compatible blood for CCDee, CcDee and CCDEe phenotypes was 45%-60%, the probability of finding compatible blood for ccDEE, ccDEe and CcDEE phenotypes was 5%-10%, and the probability of finding compatible blood for other phenotypes was lower than 0.5%. The supply of blood with CCDee and ccDEE phenotypes can meet the compatible transfusions requirements of 7 Rh phenotypes in more than 99% of patients. CONCLUSION: Rh phenotype detection should be carried out for pregnant and postpartum women, and it is feasible to carry out Rh phenotype-matched or compatible blood transfusion for pregnant and postpartum women who need blood transfusion.


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Transfusión Sanguínea , Fenotipo , Sistema del Grupo Sanguíneo Rh-Hr , Humanos , Femenino , Embarazo , Periodo Posparto , Sistema del Grupo Sanguíneo ABO , Masculino , Tipificación y Pruebas Cruzadas Sanguíneas
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Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis ; 1870(6): 167214, 2024 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38718846

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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), is characteristic by a heterogeneous tumor microenvironment and gene mutations, conveys a dismal prognosis and low response to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Here, we found that checkpoint suppressor 1 (CHES1) served as a tumor repressor in PDAC and was associated with patient prognosis. Functional experiments indicated that CHES1 suppressed the proliferation and invasion of PDAC by modulating cellular senescence. To further identify the downstream factor of CHES1 in PDAC, label-free quantitative proteomics analysis was conducted, which showed that the oncogenic Aldo-keto reductase 1B10 (AKR1B10) was transcriptionally repressed by CHES1 in PDAC. And AKR1B10 facilitated the malignant activity and repressed senescent phenotype of PDAC cells. Moreover, pharmaceutical inhibition of AKR1B10 with Oleanolic acid (OA) significantly induced tumor regression and sensitized PDAC cells to gemcitabine, and this combined therapy did not cause obvious side effects. Rescued experiments revealed that CHES1 regulated the tumorigenesis and gemcitabine sensitivity through AKR1B10-mediated senescence in PDAC. In summary, this study revealed that the CHES1/AKR1B10 axis modulated the progression and cellular senescence in PDAC, which might provide revenues for drug-targeting and senescence-inducing therapies for PDAC.


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Aldehído Reductasa , Aldo-Ceto Reductasas , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático , Senescencia Celular , Gemcitabina , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica , Neoplasias Pancreáticas , Animales , Humanos , Ratones , Aldehído Reductasa/metabolismo , Aldehído Reductasa/genética , Aldehído Reductasa/antagonistas & inhibidores , Aldo-Ceto Reductasas/metabolismo , Aldo-Ceto Reductasas/genética , Carcinogénesis/metabolismo , Carcinogénesis/genética , Carcinogénesis/patología , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/patología , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/metabolismo , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/genética , Carcinoma Ductal Pancreático/tratamiento farmacológico , Línea Celular Tumoral , Proliferación Celular , Senescencia Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Desoxicitidina/análogos & derivados , Desoxicitidina/farmacología , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica/efectos de los fármacos , Ratones Desnudos , Ácido Oleanólico/farmacología , Ácido Oleanólico/análogos & derivados , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/patología , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/metabolismo , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/genética , Neoplasias Pancreáticas/tratamiento farmacológico
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Environ Pollut ; 355: 124214, 2024 Aug 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38801883

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Fenpropidin (FPD), a widely employed chiral fungicide, is frequently detected in diverse environments. In an in vitro rat liver microsomes cultivation (RLMs), the metabolism exhibited the order of R-FPD > S-FPD, with respective half-lives of 10.42 ± 0.11 and 12.06 ± 0.15 min, aligning with kinetic analysis results. CYP3A2 has been demonstrated to be the most significant oxidative enzyme through CYP450 enzyme inhibition experiments. Molecular dynamics simulations unveiled the enantioselective metabolic mechanism, demonstrating that R-FPD forms hydrogen bonds with the CYP3A2 protein, resulting in a higher binding affinity (-6.58 kcal mol-1) than S-FPD. Seven new metabolites were identified by Liquid chromatography time-of-flight high-resolution mass spectrometry, which were mainly generated through oxidation, reduction, hydroxylation, and N-dealkylation reactions. The toxicity of the major metabolites predicted by the TEST procedure was found to be stronger than the predicted toxicity of FPD. Moreover, the enantioselective fate of FPD was studied by examining its degradation in three soils with varying physical and chemical properties under aerobic, anaerobic, and sterile conditions. Enantioselective degradation of FPD occurred in soils without enantiomeric transformation, displaying a preference for R-FPD degradation. R-FPD is a low-risk stereoisomer both in the environment and in mammals. The research presented a systematic and comprehensive method for analyzing the metabolic and degradation system of FPD enantiomers. This approach aids in understanding the behavior of FPD in the environment and provides valuable insights into their potential risks to human health.


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Fungicidas Industriales , Microsomas Hepáticos , Microsomas Hepáticos/metabolismo , Animales , Ratas , Fungicidas Industriales/metabolismo , Fungicidas Industriales/química , Humanos , Contaminantes del Suelo/metabolismo , Estereoisomerismo , Medición de Riesgo
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Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38814609

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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of personalized nursing care in postoperative supplementary surgery for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade III (CIN III) patients with positive or high-grade CIN margins after cold knife conization at the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University in Shijiazhuang, China. The primary objective was to assess the impact of personalized nursing intervention on postoperative outcomes, including psychological well-being, self-care ability, quality of life, and postoperative complications. Methods: A total of 106 patients undergoing additional surgery after CIN III cold knife conization at the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University from January 2020 to April 2023 were randomly allocated into an observation group (n=53) and a control group (n=53) using a random number table method. Detailed information on the randomization process, including stratification factors and blinding procedures, is provided. The observation group received personalized nursing intervention, while the control group received routine nursing. The retreatment methods, including repeat cold knife conization, total hysterectomy, and radical cervical cancer surgery, were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. Statistical software was employed for data analysis. Results: Pathological results post-cold knife conization revealed positive margins in 76 cases and pathological upgrades in 30 cases. The consistency rate between post-cold knife conization and post-retreatment pathological results was 75.47%. After the intervention, the observation group exhibited significantly lower SAS and SDS scores and significantly higher ESCA and WHO QOL-100 scores compared to the control group (P < .05), indicating improved psychological well-being and quality of life. The total incidence of postoperative complications in the observation group was 5.66%, significantly lower than in the control group (P < .05). Conclusion: Personalized nursing care in postoperative supplementary surgery for CIN III patients with positive or high-grade CIN margins at the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University improves psychological well-being, self-care ability, quality of life, and reduces postoperative complications. The findings underscore the importance of tailored nursing interventions in enhancing patient outcomes. The inclusion of detailed patient demographics and methodological transparency enhances the generalizability and reliability of the study findings beyond the study setting.

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Int J Biol Sci ; 20(7): 2686-2697, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38725852

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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most malignant subtype of breast cancer. Breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs) are believed to play a crucial role in the carcinogenesis, therapy resistance, and metastasis of TNBC. It is well known that inflammation promotes stemness. Several studies have identified breast cancer-associated gene 2 (BCA2) as a potential risk factor for breast cancer incidence and prognosis. However, whether and how BCA2 promotes BCSCs has not been elucidated. Here, we demonstrated that BCA2 specifically promotes lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced BCSCs through LPS induced SOX9 expression. BCA2 enhances the interaction between myeloid differentiation primary response protein 88 (MyD88) and Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and inhibits the interaction of MyD88 with deubiquitinase OTUD4 in the LPS-mediated NF-κB signaling pathway. And SOX9, an NF-κB target gene, mediates BCA2's pro-stemness function in TNBC. Our findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms by which BCA2 promotes breast cancer and potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of breast cancer.


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Neoplasias de la Mama , Células Madre Neoplásicas , Factor de Transcripción SOX9 , Ubiquitina-Proteína Ligasas , Femenino , Humanos , Neoplasias de la Mama/metabolismo , Neoplasias de la Mama/patología , Neoplasias de la Mama/genética , Línea Celular Tumoral , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica , Lipopolisacáridos/farmacología , Factor 88 de Diferenciación Mieloide/metabolismo , Factor 88 de Diferenciación Mieloide/genética , Células Madre Neoplásicas/metabolismo , FN-kappa B/metabolismo , Transducción de Señal , Factor de Transcripción SOX9/metabolismo , Factor de Transcripción SOX9/genética , Receptor Toll-Like 4/metabolismo , Receptor Toll-Like 4/genética , Neoplasias de la Mama Triple Negativas/metabolismo , Neoplasias de la Mama Triple Negativas/genética , Neoplasias de la Mama Triple Negativas/patología , Ubiquitina-Proteína Ligasas/metabolismo , Ubiquitina-Proteína Ligasas/genética , Regulación hacia Arriba
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Front Neurol ; 15: 1356691, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38699057

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Even though long-term immunosuppressant drugs (ISD) are employed to inhibit immune system activity, enhancing graft functionality and patient survival in solid organ transplantation (SOT), these transplants often lead to immune complications, with post-transplant autoimmune diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) being uncommon. Here, we detail the case of a 66-year-old woman who underwent a renal transplantation 8 months prior, who was admitted with subacute onset of encephalomyelitis, accompanied by headaches, paraplegia, weakness, vomiting, and abdominal pain, with a positive COVID-19 nasopharyngeal swab test 1 month before admission. MRI scans of the brain revealed multiple lesions in the white matter of the bilateral deep frontal lobe, the left temporal lobe and insula lobe. Additionally, there were multiple short segment lesions in the spinal cord and subdural hematoma at T1, T6-T7 posterior. The serum revealed a positive result for GlyR-IgG. Following the administration of corticosteroid and intravenous immunoglobulin, there was a significant improvement in the patient's symptoms within 2 weeks, and her brain MRI showed a reduction in the lesion. Despite its rarity, we believe this to be the inaugural documentation of anti-GlyR encephalomyelitis occurring during renal transplantation. A full panel of antibodies for autoimmune encephalomyelitis is the key leading to the diagnosis.

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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 10700, 2024 05 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38730232

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This cross-sectional study, conducted between January 2020 and July 2023, aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) among parents with children undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment. Out of 201 valid questionnaires collected, the median knowledge score was 3.00, the mean attitude score was 27.00 ± 3.20, and the mean PTSS score was 3.50 ± 1.54. Logistic regression identified associations between PTSS and parents with lower education levels, particularly junior high school and high school/technical secondary school education, as well as those occupied as housewives. Structural equation modeling highlighted direct effects, such as the impact of residence on education, education on employment status, and associations between knowledge, attitude, PTSS, employment status, monthly income, and parental demographics. The findings indicated inadequate knowledge and suboptimal attitudes among parents, especially those with lower education levels, emphasizing the need for educational resources. Furthermore, addressing parental PTSS through psychosocial support and screening was deemed essential, providing valuable insights for tailored interventions in this context.


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Oxigenación por Membrana Extracorpórea , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Padres , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Padres/psicología , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático/terapia , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático/psicología , Adulto , Estudios Transversales , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Persona de Mediana Edad , Niño , Escolaridad
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J Fungi (Basel) ; 10(5)2024 Apr 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38786666

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Functional genes encode various biological functions required for the life activities of organisms. By analyzing the functional genes of edible and medicinal fungi, varieties of edible and medicinal fungi can be improved to enhance their agronomic traits, growth rates, and ability to withstand adversity, thereby increasing yield and quality and promoting industrial development. With the rapid development of functional gene research technology and the publication of many whole-genome sequences of edible and medicinal fungi, genes related to important biological traits have been mined, located, and functionally analyzed. This paper summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of different functional gene research techniques and application examples for edible and medicinal fungi; systematically reviews the research progress of functional genes of edible and medicinal fungi in biological processes such as mating type, mycelium and fruit growth and development, substrate utilization and nutrient transport, environmental response, and the synthesis and regulation of important active substances; and proposes future research directions for functional gene research for edible and medicinal fungi. The overall aim of this study was to provide a valuable reference for further promoting the molecular breeding of edible and medicinal fungi with high yield and quality and to promote the wide application of edible and medicinal fungi products in food, medicine, and industry.

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Foods ; 13(10)2024 May 16.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38790857

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Understanding the nuanced interplay between plant polyphenols and starch could have significant implications. For example, it could lead to the development of tailor-made starches for specific applications, from bakinag and brewing to pharmaceuticals and bioplastics. In addition, this knowledge could contribute to the formulation of functional foods with lower glycemic indexes or improved nutrient delivery. Variations in the complexes can be attributed to differences in molecular weight, structure, and even the content of the polyphenols. In addition, the unique structural characteristics of starches, such as amylose/amylopectin ratio and crystalline density, also contribute to the observed effects. Processing conditions and methods will always alter the formation of complexes. As the type of starch/polyphenol can have a significant impact on the formation of the complex, the selection of suitable botanical sources of starch/polyphenols has become a focus. Spectroscopy coupled with chemometrics is a convenient and accurate method for rapidly identifying starches/polyphenols and screening for the desired botanical source. Understanding these relationships is crucial for optimizing starch-based systems in various applications, from food technology to pharmaceutical formulations.

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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 2969, 2024 Apr 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38582766

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Artificial electronic kagome lattices may emerge from electronic potential landscapes using customized structures with exotic supersymmetries, benefiting from the confinement of Shockley surface-state electrons on coinage metals, which offers a flexible approach to realizing intriguing quantum phases of matter that are highly desired but scarce in available kagome materials. Here, we devise a general strategy to construct varieties of electronic kagome lattices by utilizing the on-surface synthesis of halogen hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (XHOFs). As a proof of concept, we demonstrate three XHOFs on Ag(111) and Au(111) surfaces, which correspondingly deliver regular, breathing, and chiral breathing diatomic-kagome lattices with patterned potential landscapes, showing evident topological edge states at the interfaces. The combination of scanning tunnelling microscopy and noncontact atomic force microscopy, complemented by density functional theory and tight-binding calculations, directly substantiates our method as a reliable and effective way to achieve electronic kagome lattices for engineering quantum states.

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J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg ; 125(3S): 101860, 2024 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38565421

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OBJECTIVE: The reconstruction of composite defects in the oral and maxillofacial region using vascularized fascial flaps, such as the fibular, iliac, and temporal fascial flaps, has gained increasing attention among surgeons. However, there remains uncertainty regarding the suitability of fascial flaps as transplants, as well as their healing processes and outcomes, due to their non-mucosal nature. This study aims to comprehensively assess the biological aspects of vascularized fascial flaps at clinical, histological, and genetic levels, with the goal of providing essential biological references for their clinical application. STUDY DESIGN: This study enrolled three patients who underwent reconstruction of combined oral mucosa-mandibular defects using fibular vascularized fascial flaps between 2020 and 2023. Data regarding changes in the appearance of the fascial flaps, bulk-RNA sequencing, and histological slices of initial fascia, initial gingiva, and transformed fascia were collected and analyzed. RESULTS: Within three months, the fascial flaps exhibited rapid epithelial coverage and displayed distinct characteristics resembling mucosa. High-throughput RNA sequencing analyses and histological slices revealed that the transformed fascia exhibited tissue structures similar to mucosa and demonstrated unique advantages in promoting blood vessel formation and reducing scarring through the high-level expression of relevant genes. CONCLUSION: These findings emphasize the potential and feasibility of utilizing vascularized fascial flaps for oral mucosa reconstruction, establishing their unique advantage as transplant materials, and providing significant biological information and references for their selection and clinical application.


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Fascia , Mucosa Bucal , Procedimientos de Cirugía Plástica , Colgajos Quirúrgicos , Humanos , Mucosa Bucal/trasplante , Mucosa Bucal/patología , Mucosa Bucal/cirugía , Fascia/trasplante , Masculino , Procedimientos de Cirugía Plástica/métodos , Femenino , Colgajos Quirúrgicos/trasplante , Mandíbula/cirugía , Mandíbula/patología , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto
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J Sci Food Agric ; 2024 Apr 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38591364

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Monascus pigments (MPs) have been used as natural food pigments for many years. There is a high demand for Monascus red pigments (MRPs) to enhance color and for antibacterial and cancer prevention therapies in food and medicine. Most MRPs are not water soluble, and the yield of water-soluble MRPs is naturally low. On the other hand, water-soluble MRP is more cost effective for application in industrial mass production. Therefore, it is important to improve the yield of water-soluble MRPs. Environmental factors have a significant influence on the synthesis of water-soluble MRPs, which is crucial for the development of industrial production of water-soluble MRPs. This review introduces the biosynthetic pathways of water-soluble MRPs and summarizes the effects of environmental factors on the yield of water-soluble MRPs. Acetyl coenzyme A (acetyl-CoA) is a precursor for MPs synthesis. Carbon and nitrogen sources and the carbon/nitrogen ratio can impact MP production by regulating the metabolic pathway of acetyl-CoA. Optimization of fermentation conditions to change the morphology of Monascus can stimulate the synthesis of MPs. The appropriate choice of nitrogen sources and pH values can promote the synthesis of MRPs from MPs. Additives such as metal ions and non-ionic surfactants can affect the fluidity of Monascus cell membrane and promote the transformation of MRPs into water-soluble MRPs. This review will lay the foundation for the industrial production of water-soluble MRPs. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Cancer Sci ; 2024 Apr 23.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38651282

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Ubiquitination and deubiquitylation are pivotal posttranslational modifications essential for regulating cellular protein homeostasis and are implicated in the development of human diseases. Ubiquitin-specific protease 3 (USP3), a member of the ubiquitin-specific protease family, serves as a key deubiquitylation enzyme, playing a critical role in diverse cellular processes including the DNA damage response, cell cycle regulation, carcinogenesis, tumor cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Despite notable research efforts, our current understanding of the intricate and context-dependent regulatory networks governing USP3 remains incomplete. This review aims to comprehensively synthesize existing published works on USP3, elucidating its multifaceted roles, functions, and regulatory mechanisms, while offering insights for future investigations. By delving into the complexities of USP3, this review strives to provide a foundation for a more nuanced understanding of its specific roles in various cellular processes. Furthermore, the exploration of USP3's regulatory networks may uncover novel therapeutic strategies targeting this enzyme in diverse human diseases, thereby holding promising clinical implications. Overall, an in-depth comprehension of USP3's functions and regulatory pathways is crucial for advancing our knowledge and developing targeted therapeutic approaches for human diseases.

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J Org Chem ; 89(7): 4774-4783, 2024 Apr 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38506335

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A facile and efficient copper-catalyzed domino-double annulation strategy was developed from easily accessible o-aminobenzamides and 2-iodoisothiocyanates, which affords a direct pathway for the synthesis of tetracyclic fused 12H-benzo[4,5]thiazolo[2,3-b]quinazolin-12-ones in moderate to good yields without the addition of ligands, bases, and external oxidants. The reaction involves a C-N bond cleavage and the formation of a C-N/C-S bond in one step with the advantages of using an inexpensive copper catalyst and easy operation. Mechanistic studies suggest that this transformation proceeds via intermolecular condensation of o-aminobenzamides with 2-iodoisothiocyanates, followed by an intramolecular Ullmann-type cross-coupling cyclization reaction.

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Immunohorizons ; 8(3): 214-226, 2024 Mar 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38427047

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Despite the success of global vaccination programs in slowing the spread of COVID-19, these efforts have been hindered by the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 strains capable of evading prior immunity. The mutation and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 have created a demand for persistent efforts in vaccine development. SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein has been the primary target for COVID-19 vaccine development, but it is also the hotspot of mutations directly involved in host susceptibility and virus immune evasion. Our ability to predict emerging mutants and select conserved epitopes is critical for the development of a broadly neutralizing therapy or a universal vaccine. In this article, we review the general paradigm of immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines, highlighting the immunological epitopes of Spike protein that are likely associated with eliciting protective immunity resulting from vaccination in humans. Specifically, we analyze the structural and evolutionary characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein related to immune activation and function via the TLRs, B cells, and T cells. We aim to provide a comprehensive analysis of immune epitopes of Spike protein, thereby contributing to the development of new strategies for broad neutralization or universal vaccination.


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COVID-19 , Glicoproteína de la Espiga del Coronavirus , Humanos , Glicoproteína de la Espiga del Coronavirus/genética , COVID-19/prevención & control , Vacunas contra la COVID-19 , SARS-CoV-2 , Epítopos , Desarrollo de Vacunas
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Reprod Toxicol ; 125: 108577, 2024 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38499229

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Although there is a body of research indicating the potential impact of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) exposure on male infertility, the understanding of how PAH might affect female infertility is still limited. This study aimed to evaluate associations of PAHs, both individually and as a mixture, with female infertility using multiple logistic regression, Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR), and quantile g-computation (QGC) models based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013-2016. The study included 729 female participants. Multiple logistic regression results indicated that there was a significant association between the third tertile of 2-hydroxy fluorene (2-OHFLU) and female infertility, and the OR was 2.84 (95% CI: 1.24-6.53, P value = 0.015) compared with the first tertile after adjusting for the potential covariates. The BKMR model revealed a positive overall trend between mixed PAH exposure and female infertility, particularly when the mixture was at or above the 55th percentile, where 2-hydroxynaphthalene (2-OHNAP) and 1-hydroxypyrene (1-OHPYR) were the primary influences of the mixture. The univariate exposure-response function indicated positive associations between individual PAH exposure, specifically 2-OHNAP, 2-OHFLU, and 1-OHPYR, and female infertility. The QGC model also indicated a positive trend between exposure to a mixture of PAHs and female infertility, although it did not reach statistical significance (OR = 1.33, 95%CI: 0.86-2.07), with 1-OHPYR having the greatest positive effect on the outcome. This study suggested that exposure to PAHs may be associated with female infertility and further research is needed to consolidate and confirm these findings.


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Infertilidad Femenina , Infertilidad Masculina , Hidrocarburos Policíclicos Aromáticos , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Encuestas Nutricionales , Infertilidad Femenina/epidemiología , Teorema de Bayes , Biomarcadores
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Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi ; 32(1): 231-236, 2024 Feb.
Artículo en Chino | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38387927

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OBJECTIVE: To understand the serological characteristics of irregular antibodies in pregnant women and explore their clinical significance. METHODS: From January 2017 to March 2022, 151 471 pregnant women in Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University were enrolled in this study, microcolumn gel card test was used for irregular antibody screening, and antibody specificity identification was further performed in some antibody-positive subjects. RESULTS: The positive rate of irregular antibody screening in the enrolled pregnant women was 0.91% (1 375/151 471), 0.23% (355/151 471) was detected in the first trimester, 0.05% (71/151 471) in the second trimester, and 0.63% (949/151 471) in the third trimester. The positive rate of irregular antibody screening in the third trimester was significantly higher than that in the first and second trimester, and a significant increase in the number of positive cases was found in the third trimester than that in the second trimester. The analysis of agglutination intensity of 1 375 irregular antibody screening positive results showed that the weakly positive agglutination intensity accounted for 50.11% (689/ 1 375), which was the highest, the suspicious positive was 18.69% (257/1 375), and the positive was 31.20% (429/1 375). The significant difference in distribution of agglutination intensity was not observed between the first trimester group and the second trimester group, however, in the third trimester, the proportion of suspicious positive and weakly positive was lower than the first trimester, while, the proportion of positive was higher than the first trimester, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.001). Among the irregular antibody screening positive pregnant women, the proportion of pregnant women with pregnancy number ≥ 2 was significantly higher than that with pregnancy ≤ 1. Among 60 pregnant women who underwent antibody identification, the distributions of the antibodies were as follows: Rh blood group system accounted for 23.33% (14/60), Lewis system 43.33% (26/60), Kidd system 3.33% (2/60), MNS system 16.67% (10/60), P1PK system 1.67% (1/60), autoantibodies 1.67% (1/60), and 4 cases was unable to identify (6.67%, 4/60). Among specific antibodies, the anti-Lea was the most common (30.00%), followed by anti-E (16.67%) and anti-M (16.67%). CONCLUSION: The differences of irregular antibody serological characteristics exist in pregnant women from different regions with different genetic backgrounds, understanding the characteristics of irregular antibody in local pregnant women is of great significance for ensuring transfusion safety in pregnant women and preventing hemolytic disease of newborn.


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Antígenos de Grupos Sanguíneos , Mujeres Embarazadas , Recién Nacido , Niño , Femenino , Embarazo , Humanos , Relevancia Clínica , Transfusión Sanguínea , Autoanticuerpos
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