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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 8077, 2024 Sep 14.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39277642

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Abscisic acid (ABA) is the primary preventing factor of seed germination, which is crucial to plant survival and propagation. ABA-induced seed germination inhibition is mainly mediated by the dimeric PYR/PYL/RCAR (PYLs) family members. However, little is known about the relevance between dimeric stability of PYLs and seed germination. Here, we reveal that stabilization of PYL dimer can relieve ABA-induced inhibition of seed germination using chemical genetic approaches. Di-nitrobensulfamide (DBSA), a computationally designed chemical probe, yields around ten-fold improvement in receptor affinity relative to ABA. DBSA reverses ABA-induced inhibition of seed germination mainly through dimeric receptors and recovers the expression of ABA-responsive genes. DBSA maintains PYR1 in dimeric state during protein oligomeric state experiment. X-ray crystallography shows that DBSA targets a pocket in PYL dimer interface and may stabilize PYL dimer by forming hydrogen networks. Our results illustrate the potential of PYL dimer stabilization in preventing ABA-induced seed germination inhibition.


Subject(s)
Abscisic Acid , Arabidopsis Proteins , Arabidopsis , Germination , Seeds , Germination/drug effects , Abscisic Acid/metabolism , Abscisic Acid/pharmacology , Arabidopsis Proteins/metabolism , Arabidopsis Proteins/genetics , Arabidopsis/growth & development , Arabidopsis/drug effects , Arabidopsis/metabolism , Arabidopsis/genetics , Seeds/drug effects , Seeds/growth & development , Seeds/metabolism , Gene Expression Regulation, Plant/drug effects , Protein Multimerization/drug effects , Crystallography, X-Ray , Sulfonamides/pharmacology , Sulfonamides/chemistry , Membrane Transport Proteins
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Cancer Control ; 31: 10732748241283621, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39275798

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OBJECTIVES: Radiation-induced oropharyngeal injury is a dose-limiting toxicity in head and neck cancer patients. Delineation of the "oropharyngeal mucosa" and limiting its dose to spare the oropharynx was investigated. METHODS: In this retrospective study, computed tomography imaging from eight patients with previously untreated head and neck cancer was employed. An adaptive contouring brush within the planning software Monaco was used to create an air cavity within the oropharynx, and then the air cavity was expanded uniformly 2 mm to create the "oropharyngeal mucosa". Three plans were independently generated for each patient: Plan1: dose constraint was applied for the oropharynx; Plan2: dose constraints were applied for the oropharynx and the "oropharyngeal mucosa"; Plan3: dose constraint was applied for the "oropharyngeal mucosa". T-tests were used to compare the dosimetry variables. RESULTS: All plans had adequate target coverage and there were no statistical differences among plans. The mean dose, D30%, D45%, D50%, D85%, D90%, D95%, D100%, V25 Gy, V30 Gy, V35 Gy, V40 Gy, and V45 Gy of the oropharynx and "oropharyngeal mucosa" in Plan1 were significantly higher than those in Plan2 and Plan3. There were no significant differences between Plan2 and Plan3. There were no significant differences in the dosimetric parameters of any other organs at risk. CONCLUSION: Delineation of the "oropharyngeal mucosa" and limiting its dose should be an easy and effective method to spare the oropharynx.


Radiation-induced oropharyngeal injury is dose-limiting toxicity in head and neck cancer patients. Delineation of "oropharyngeal mucosa" and limiting its dose should be an easy and effective method to spare the oropharynx.


Subject(s)
Head and Neck Neoplasms , Oropharynx , Radiotherapy Dosage , Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted , Humans , Head and Neck Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Retrospective Studies , Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted/methods , Oropharynx/radiation effects , Oropharynx/diagnostic imaging , Male , Organs at Risk/radiation effects , Female , Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated/methods , Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated/adverse effects , Middle Aged , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Mucous Membrane/radiation effects , Radiation Injuries/prevention & control , Radiation Injuries/etiology
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Basic Res Cardiol ; 2024 Aug 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39158697

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Exercise is an effective way to alleviate breast cancer-induced cardiac injury to a certain extent. However, whether voluntary exercise (VE) activates cardiac signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study investigated the role of STAT3-microRNA(miRNA)-targeted protein axis in VE against breast cancer-induced cardiac injury.VE for 4 weeks not only improved cardiac function of transgenic breast cancer female mice [mouse mammary tumor virus-polyomavirus middle T antigen (MMTV-PyMT +)] compared with littermate mice with no cancer (MMTV-PyMT -), but also increased myocardial STAT3 tyrosine 705 phosphorylation. Significantly more obvious cardiac fibrosis, smaller cardiomyocyte size, lower cell viability, and higher serum tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α were shown in MMTV-PyMT + mice compared with MMTV-PyMT - mice, which were ameliorated by VE. However, VE did not influence the tumor growth. MiRNA sequencing identified that miR-181a-5p was upregulated and miR-130b-3p was downregulated in VE induced-cardioprotection. Myocardial injection of Adeno-associated virus serotype 9 driving STAT3 tyrosine 705 mutations abolished cardioprotective effects above. Myocardial STAT3 was identified as the transcription factor binding the promoters of pri-miR-181a (the precursor of miR-181a-5p) and HOX transcript antisense RNA (HOTAIR, sponged miR-130b-3p) in isolated cardiomyocytes. Furthermore, miR-181a-5p targeting PTEN and miR-130b-3p targeting Zinc finger and BTB domain containing protein 20 (Zbtb20) were proved in AC-16 cells. These findings indicated that VE protects against breast cancer-induced cardiac injury via activating STAT3 to promote miR-181a-5p targeting PTEN and to promote HOTAIR to sponge miR-130b-3p targeting Zbtb20, helping to develop new targets in exercise therapy for breast cancer-induced cardiac injury.

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Neurol Sci ; 2024 Aug 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39115612

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INTRODUCTION: Acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis (AHLE), a rare form of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), has a generally poor prognosis. However, significant variation is observed, and even complete recovery has been reported. The recent increase in the frequency of AHLE case reports is possibly contributed by the advent of COVID-19 and may have added to the heterogeneity of cases. METHODS: We report a fatal case of AHLE with a preceding unspecified respiratory infection, then perform a systematic review of AHLE, in an effort to delineate factors that may be associated with an ultimate outcome of severe disability (defined as modified Rankin scale score of 4 or 5) or death. RESULTS: Descriptions of 31 cases of AHLE were found in 21 identified articles, with our case being the 32nd case. The most common antecedent event was an infection (20 patients, 62.5%), with nearly half of these being COVID-19 (9 patients). The majority of patients had a subacute progression (1 to 10 days) from onset to clinical nadir. We found that an altered mental status (AMS) and a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of less than 12 were associated with a final outcome of severe disability or death. An abnormal upgoing plantar response was associated with a final outcome of death. COVID-19 and its vaccines were not associated with either outcome. CONCLUSION: AMS, depressed GCS, and an upgoing plantar response at presentation may be associated with a poor outcome in AHLE. Our findings may serve as a springboard to much-needed research into the stratification of AHLE.

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Front Oncol ; 14: 1415117, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39206160

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Intestinal obstruction, a rare manifestation of immunotherapy-related gastrointestinal adverse events, can be severe and even life-threatening with intestinal perforation. We present a 64-year-old man with HCC and currently under the therapy with Pembrolizumab, who was admitted in our hospital with abdominal distension. Radiologic findings were consistent with small bowel ileus. After conservative treatment, the patient underwent colonoscopy where no cause of ileus was discovered. The patient received high-dose prednisone due to the side effects of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. This resulted in a gradual improvement of symptoms.

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Am J Hosp Palliat Care ; : 10499091241257958, 2024 Jun 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38897214

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BACKGROUND: Burnout is a significant issue for palliative and hospice professionals, exacerbated by the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on healthcare professionals. It is crucial to update our understanding of prevalence data, identify associated factors, and evaluate support resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: We aimed to explore the prevalence of burnout among palliative and hospice care workers, 2 years into the COVID-19 pandemic by using the Maslach's Burnout Inventory; anxiety, using General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), workload, risk perception of COVID-19, confidence in protective measures (personal, workplace, and government), and usage and perceived helpfulness of support resources. Univariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to analyse burnout against these factors. RESULTS: Of the 115 respondents encompassing doctors, nurses and social workers (76.5% female; average age 40.9), 48.7% experienced burnout. Burnout correlated with increased anxiety, higher COVID-19 risk perception, heavier workload, and reduced confidence in protective measures. Peer support, COVID information, and psychological programs were rated as the most effective for coping. CONCLUSION: The study indicates considerable levels of burnout among palliative and hospice care workers, linked to workload, anxiety, and perceived risk. Traditional mental health interventions had limited efficacy; respondents favoured peer support and organisational changes. The findings stress the need for a holistic approach, including diverse resources, workload management, and regular mental health assessments.

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Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ; 121(25): e2400546121, 2024 Jun 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38857407

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Reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) by renewable electricity to produce multicarbon chemicals, such as ethylene (C2H4), continues to be a challenge because of insufficient Faradaic efficiency, low production rates, and complex mechanistic pathways. Here, we report that the rate-determining steps (RDS) on common copper (Cu) surfaces diverge in CO2 electroreduction, leading to distinct catalytic performances. Through a combination of experimental and computational studies, we reveal that C─C bond-making is the RDS on Cu(100), whereas the protonation of *CO with adsorbed water becomes rate-limiting on Cu(111) with a higher energy barrier. On an oxide-derived Cu(100)-dominant Cu catalyst, we reach a high C2H4 Faradaic efficiency of 72%, partial current density of 359 mA cm-2, and long-term stability exceeding 100 h at 500 mA cm-2, greatly outperforming its Cu(111)-rich counterpart. We further demonstrate constant C2H4 selectivity of >60% over 70 h in a membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer with a full-cell energy efficiency of 23.4%.

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Clin Case Rep ; 12(5): e8932, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38751962

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In patients with lung adenocarcinoma, angiogenesis-altering drugs can alter the appearance of leptomeningeal metastasis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. In the ventral brainstem, this can manifest as a unique, linear, non-enhancing T2-hyperintense signal.

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Chin J Integr Med ; 2024 May 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38816635

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OBJECTIVE: To explore the effect of bear bile powder (BBP) on acute lung injury (ALI) and the underlying mechanism. METHODS: The chemical constituents of BBP were analyzed by ultra-high-pressure liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS). After 7 days of adaptive feeding, 50 mice were randomly divided into 5 groups by a random number table (n=10): normal control (NC), lipopolysaccharide (LPS), dexamethasone (Dex), low-, and high-dose BBP groups. The dosing cycle was 9 days. On the 12th and 14th days, 20 µL of Staphylococcus aureus solution (bacterial concentration of 1 × 10-7 CFU/mL) was given by nasal drip after 1 h of intragastric administration, and the mice in the NC group was given the same dose of phosphated buffered saline (PBS) solution. On the 16th day, after 1 h intragastric administration, 100 µL of LPS solution (1 mg/mL) was given by tracheal intubation, and the same dose of PBS solution was given to the NC group. Lung tissue was obtained to measure the myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, the lung wet/dry weight ratio and expressions of CD14 and other related proteins. The lower lobe of the right lung was obtained for pathological examination. The concentrations of inflammatory cytokines including interleukin (IL)-6, tumour necrosis factor α (TNF-α ) and IL-1ß in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, and the number of neutrophils was counted. The colonic contents of the mice were analyzed by 16 sRNA technique and the contents of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) were measured by gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GC-MS). RESULTS: UPLC-MS revealed that the chemical components of BBP samples were mainly tauroursodeoxycholic acid and taurochenodeoxycholic acid sodium salt. BBP reduced the activity of MPO, concentrations of inflammatory cytokines, and inhibited the expression of CD14 protein, thus suppressing the activation of NF-κB pathway (P<0.05). The lung histopathological results indicated that BBP significantly reduced the degree of neutrophil infiltration, cell shedding, necrosis, and alveolar cavity depression. Moreover, BBP effectively regulated the composition of the intestinal microflora and increased the production of SCFAs, which contributed to its treatment effect (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: BBP alleviates lung injury in ALI mouse through inhibiting activation of NF-κB pathway and decreasing expression of CD14 protein. BBP may promote recovery of ALI by improving the structure of intestinal flora and enhancing metabolic function of intestinal flora.

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BMC Cancer ; 24(1): 559, 2024 May 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38702644

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In contrast to the decreasing trends in developed countries, the incidence and mortality rates of cervical squamous cell carcinoma in China have increased significantly. The screening and identification of reliable biomarkers and candidate drug targets for cervical squamous cell carcinoma are urgently needed to improve the survival rate and quality of life of patients. In this study, we demonstrated that the expression of MUC1 was greater in neoplastic tissues than in non-neoplastic tissues of the cervix, and cervical squamous cell carcinoma patients with high MUC1 expression had significantly worse overall survival than did those with low MUC1 expression, indicating its potential for early diagnosis of cervical squamous cell carcinoma. Next, we explored the regulatory mechanism of MUC1 in cervical squamous cell carcinoma. MUC1 could upregulate ITGA2 and ITGA3 expression via ERK phosphorylation, promoting the proliferation and metastasis of cervical cancer cells. Further knockdown of ITGA2 and ITGA3 significantly inhibited the tumorigenesis of cervical cancer cells. Moreover, we designed a combination drug regimen comprising MUC1-siRNA and a novel ERK inhibitor in vivo and found that the combination of these drugs achieved better results in animals with xenografts than did MUC1 alone. Overall, we discovered a novel regulatory pathway, MUC1/ERK/ITGA2/3, in cervical squamous cell carcinoma that may serve as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target in the future.


MUC1 is overexpressed in cervical squamous cell carcinoma. MUC1 regulates ERK phosphorylation, and subsequently upregulates ITGA2 and ITGA3 expression to promote tumorigenesis in cervical squamous cell carcinoma. A combination drug regimen targeting MUC1 and ERK achieved better results compared than MUC1 alone.


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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell , Cell Proliferation , Integrin alpha2 , Integrin alpha3 , Mucin-1 , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms , Humans , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/pathology , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/genetics , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/metabolism , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/drug therapy , Female , Integrin alpha2/metabolism , Integrin alpha2/genetics , Animals , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/metabolism , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/genetics , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/drug therapy , Mucin-1/metabolism , Mucin-1/genetics , Mice , Phosphorylation , Cell Line, Tumor , Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic , Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays , MAP Kinase Signaling System , Mice, Nude , Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases/metabolism
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Cell Death Discov ; 10(1): 132, 2024 Mar 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38472215

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Small bowel vascular malformation disease (SBVM) commonly causes obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB). However, the pathogenetic mechanism and the role of lncRNAs in SBVM remain largely unknown. Here, we found that hypoxia and low-glucose environments co-augment angiogenesis and existed in SBVM. Mechanistically, hypoxia and low-glucose environments supported angiogenesis via activation of hypoxia and glucose deprivation-induced lncRNA (HGDILnc1) transcription by increasing binding of the NeuroD1 transcription factor to the HGDILnc1 promoter. Raised HGDILnc1 acted as a suppressor of α-Enolase 1 (ENO1) small ubiquitin-like modifier modification (SUMOylation)-triggered ubiquitination, and an activator of transcription of Aldolase C (ALDOC) via upregulation of Histone H2B lysine 16 acetylation (H2BK16ac) level in the promoter of ALDOC, and consequently promoting glycolysis and angiogenesis. Moreover, HGDILnc1 was clinically positively correlated with Neurogenic differentiation 1 (NeuroD1), ENO1, and ALDOC in SBVM tissues, and could function as a biomarker for SBVM diagnosis and therapy. These findings suggest that hypoxia and low-glucose environments were present in SBVM tissues, and co-augmented angiogenesis. Hypoxia and low-glucose environments co-induced HGDILnc1, which is higher expressed in SBVM tissue compared with normal tissue, could promoted glycolysis and angiogenesis.

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iScience ; 27(4): 109461, 2024 Apr 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38550997

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has been found to assist in optical differentiation of hyperplastic and adenomatous colorectal polyps. We investigated whether AI can improve the accuracy of endoscopists' optical diagnosis of polyps with advanced features. We introduced our AI system distinguishing polyps with advanced features with more than 0.870 of accuracy in the internal and external validation datasets. All 19 endoscopists with different levels showed significantly lower diagnostic accuracy (0.410-0.580) than the AI. Prospective randomized controlled study involving 120 endoscopists into optical diagnosis of polyps with advanced features with or without AI demonstration identified that AI improved endoscopists' proportion of polyps with advanced features correctly sent for histological examination (0.960 versus 0.840, p < 0.001), and the proportion of polyps without advanced features resected and discarded (0.490 versus 0.380, p = 0.007). We thus developed an AI technique that significantly increases the accuracy of colorectal polyps with advanced features.

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J Cancer Res Clin Oncol ; 150(2): 65, 2024 Feb 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38300308

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BACKGROUND: Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is a rare plasma cell malignancy, especially when the tumor originates in skeletal muscle. Plasmablastic plasmacytoma is an anaplastic round cell tumor with highly malignancy and poor prognosis. To date, there have been no reports on the transformation of skeletal muscle EMP into plasmablastic plasmacytoma. Therefore, the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of cases of this pathologic transformation are unclear. CASE PRESENTATION: This article reports a case of an elderly male patient who presented with a painless mass in the right calf and was diagnosed with EMP by puncture pathology. Complete remission was obtained after sequential chemoradiotherapy. 6 months later, another puncture was performed due to plasmablastic plasmacytoma multiple distant metastases, and the pathology showed that EMP was transformed to plasmablastic plasmacytoma. Despite aggressive antitumor therapy, the disease continued to deteriorate, and the patient ultimately died of respiratory failure. CONCLUSION: The transformation of EMP into plasmablastic plasmacytoma is very rare, and its diagnosis and treatment require the participation of both experienced pathologists and clinicians. We report this case in order to raise clinicians' awareness of the diagnosis and treatment of EMP and its transformation to plasmablastic plasmacytoma, and to avoid misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis.


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Plasmacytoma , Aged , Male , Humans , Plasmacytoma/diagnosis , Plasmacytoma/therapy , Chemoradiotherapy , Death , Muscle, Skeletal , Pathologic Complete Response
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Palliat Support Care ; : 1-8, 2024 Feb 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38299377

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OBJECTIVES: Patients with terminal cancer receiving home palliative care present differential healthcare utilization trajectories before death. It remains unclear which situational elements influence these trajectories among disparate patient groups. The aim of this study was to compare situational influences on "persistently high" and "low stable" trajectories of healthcare utilization in patients who received palliative care support at home. METHODS: Bereaved family caregivers were recruited from our prior quantitative study investigating healthcare utilization trajectories in oncology patients on home-based palliative care. In-depth interviews were conducted with 30 family caregivers. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Analysis of data uncovered how the 2 utilization trajectories were influenced by the interplay of 1 or more of 4 situational elements. Perceived symptom control in patients, influenced by their determination to die at home, shapes the susceptibility to situational contingencies, resulting in differential utilization trajectories. Caregivers' mental readiness in dealing with unexpected circumstances has a significant impact on the overall manageability of care, ultimately affecting decisions related to healthcare utilization. The concordance between symptom needs and scope of homecare services in a given situation proves to be an important determinant. Lastly, perceived accessibility to informal support in times of need acts as a contextual reinforcement, either preventing or precipitating decisions regarding healthcare utilizations. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS: Our findings hold important implications for the provision of homecare services, in particular, the need for comprehensive assessment of end-of-life wishes during homecare enrolment and strengthening psychological preparedness of caregivers. Expansion of home-based clinical interventions tailored to high utilizers, and funding for temporary in-home respite should be considered to optimally manage potentially preventable acute healthcare utilization.

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Disabil Health J ; 17(2): 101578, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38182495

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BACKGROUND: With ventilatory support, boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) now live longer. The emerging adulthood offers unanticipated opportunities for identity exploration. Existing literature has raised issues around transitions and implicit obligations within structural and sociological domains; intrinsic challenges are posed, while concurrently engendering possibilities in an uncertain future. OBJECTIVE: Reveal lived experience and meaning making among men with advanced DMD living outside the western context. METHODS: Secondary data, essentially transcripts of semi-structured interviews with five young men with DMD, age ranging from 23 to 37 years, conducted as part of a larger study were analysed iteratively in depth. Given their underlying vulnerability associated with significant physical dependencies, all respondents were receiving palliative care from the local hospice, and lived with family caregivers at home. RESULTS: Three themes encapsulated the essence of their lifeworld at this juncture. Each shared poignant stories of having survived adverse circumstances in the past, learning to live with themselves in the current state of disabilities and disconnection with peers. Yet, moments of yearning surface, to make new friends and find gainful employment like everyone else. Ambivalence notwithstanding, they navigated societal marginalization through digital media, or found meaning in family bonding and existential dimensions. Faced with uncertainty, most embraced the status quo in silent resignation, to minimise disappointment or as pragmatic responses to enduring systemic and personal barriers. CONCLUSIONS: Study findings expounded challenges men with advanced DMD grappled that ultimately shaped self-identity. Healthcare professionals could support this group of precarious survivors even better through individualised person-centred care.


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Disabled Persons , Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne , Male , Humans , Young Adult , Adult , Internet , Caregivers , Health Personnel
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Article in Chinese | WPRIM (Western Pacific) | ID: wpr-1017817

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Objective To investigate the expression of PLCD3 mRNA in the synovium of osteoarthritis(OA)and its relationship with immune cell infiltration.Methods Based on the differentially expressed genes of OA found in the previous study,the expression of phospholipase Cδ3(PLCD3)mRNA was detected by col-lecting synovial samples from OA group and control group.CIBERSORT algorithm was used to analyze the infiltration pattern of immune cells in OA group and control group,and the correlation between PLCD3 and infiltrating immune cells was further analyzed.Results Compared with the control group,the relative expres-sion level of PLCD3 mRNA was significantly increased in synovial samples of OA group(P<0.05).The pro-portions of B cells naive,NK cells activated,M2 macrophages and mast cells activated in synovial tissues of OA group were relatively high(P<0.05).PLCD3 was positively correlated with the proportion of these four immune cells(P<0.05).Conclusion PLCD3 may be a key biomarker for the diagnosis of OA,which may be involved in the pathogenesis of OA by interacting with infiltrating immune cells.

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Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ; 120(51): e2312876120, 2023 Dec 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38085783

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Electrochemical synthesis of valuable chemicals and feedstocks through carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction in acidic electrolytes can surmount the considerable CO2 loss in alkaline and neutral conditions. However, achieving high productivity, while operating steadily in acidic electrolytes, remains a big challenge owing to the severe competing hydrogen evolution reaction. Here, we show that vertically grown bismuth nanosheets on a gas-diffusion layer can create numerous cavities as electrolyte reservoirs, which confine in situ-generated hydroxide and potassium ions and limit inward proton diffusion, producing locally alkaline environments. Based on this design, we achieve formic acid Faradaic efficiency of 96.3% and partial current density of 471 mA cm-2 at pH 2. When operated in a slim continuous-flow electrolyzer, the system exhibits a full-cell formic acid energy efficiency of 40% and a single pass carbon efficiency of 79% and performs steadily over 50 h. We further demonstrate the production of pure formic acid aqueous solution with a concentration of 4.2 weight %.

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BMJ Case Rep ; 16(12)2023 Dec 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38081732

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We describe a case of infiltrative optic neuropathy with hypertrophic pachymeningitis noted on MRI of the brain, presenting a diagnostic dilemma with a wide variety of differential diagnoses to consider. Our patient is a middle-aged woman with a 20-year history of migranous-sounding headaches who was incidentally found to have worsening vision in her left eye during a routine driving test visual acuity check. Neurological examination revealed a left grade III relative afferent pupillary defect and a central scotoma with red desaturation. Subsequent MRI of her brain and anterior visual pathway revealed features suggestive of an infiltrative left optic neuropathy with hypertrophic pachymeningitis. An extended workup including diagnostic lumbar puncture and blood tests for possible autoimmune, infective and neoplastic causes proved unyielding. Eventually, an endoscopic transsphenoidal biopsy helped to clinch the diagnosis of a (meningothelial subtype) WHO grade 1 meningioma as the cause of her clinical and radiological presentation.


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Meningeal Neoplasms , Meningioma , Meningitis , Optic Nerve Diseases , Middle Aged , Female , Humans , Meningioma/diagnosis , Meningioma/diagnostic imaging , Optic Nerve Diseases/etiology , Optic Nerve Diseases/complications , Meningitis/complications , Meningitis/diagnosis , Vision Disorders/etiology , Hypertrophy/complications , Meningeal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Meningeal Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging
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J Am Chem Soc ; 145(44): 24338-24348, 2023 Nov 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37880928

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Carbon-carbon coupling electrochemistry on a conventional copper (Cu) catalyst still undergoes low selectivity among many different multicarbon (C2+) chemicals, posing a grand challenge to achieve a single C2+ product. Here, we demonstrate a laser irradiation synthesis of a gerhardtite mineral, Cu2(OH)3NO3, as a catalyst precursor to make a Cu catalyst with abundant stacking faults under reducing conditions. Such structural perturbation modulates electronic microenvironments of Cu, leading to improved d-electron back-donation to the antibonding orbital of *CO intermediates and thus strengthening *CO adsorption. With increased *CO coverage on the defect-rich Cu, we report an acetate selectivity of 56 ± 2% (compared to 31 ± 1% for conventional Cu) and a partial current density of 222 ± 7 mA per square centimeter in CO electroreduction. When run at 400 mA per square centimeter for 40 h in a flow reactor, this catalyst produces 68.3 mmol of acetate throughout. This work highlights the value of a Cu-containing mineral phase in accessing suitable structures for improved selectivity to a single desired C2+ product.

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