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[Objective]To explore the mechanism of Qifu Qiangxin Decoction mitigating myocardial damage in heart failure(HF)mice with heart-kidney Yang deficiency syndrome.[Methods]Thirty C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into Sham surgery group(Sham group),HF model(HF)group,low-dose Qifu Qiangxin Decoction(HF+QL)group,high-dose Qifu Qiangxin Decoction(HF+QH)group and western medicine[HF+angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors(ACEI)]group,six in each group.In Sham group,the skin was cut open after anesthesia,the heart was exposed,the left anterior descending coronary artery was not in ligation,and then sutured.The rest were used to establish a mouse model of HF with heart-kidney Yang deficiency syndrome after myocardial infarction(MI)by ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery and swimming in cold water,then treated for 15 days.After treatment,the state of the mice was recorded,left ventricular end-diastolic volume(LVEDV),left ventricular end-systolic volume(LVESV),ejection fraction(EF)and left ventricular fractional shortening(LVFS)were measured by echocardiography to evaluate cardiac function;hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining was used to evaluate the morphological of myocardial tissue;the serum levels of B-syndrome natriuretic peptide(BNP)were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA);terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling(TUNEL)was used to detect cardiomyocyte apoptosis;Western blot was used to determine the expression levels of apoptosis related proteins,autophagy related proteins and adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase/mammalian target of rapamycin(AMPK/mTOR)signaling pathway related proteins in mice myocardial tissue.[Results]Qifu Qiangxin Decoction can relieve the symptoms of HF in mice.Compared with Sham group,EF and LVFS values of mice in HF group were significantly decreased,while LVEDV and LVESV were significantly increased(P<0.01).Compared with HF group,EF and LVFS values in each group were significantly increased,while LVEDV and LVESV were significantly decreased(P<0.01),moreover,HF+QH group had a better effect than that of HF+QL group.According to HE staining,extensive necrotic myocardial tissue was observed in HF group compared with Sham group,and ELISA showed a significant increase in BNP levels(P<0.01).Compared with HF group,the pathological conditions of myocardial tissue were relieve in each group,and the level of BNP was also significantly reduced(P<0.01).TUNEL staining and Western blot results showed that the level of apoptosis in HF group was significantly increased compared with Sham group(P<0.05).Compared with HF group,the apoptosis level of the each group was significantly reduced(P<0.05).Therefore,Qifu Qiangxin Decoction could significantly reduce the level of cardiomyocyte apoptosis.Western blot detection of autophagy-related proteins and AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway related proteins showed that Qifu Qiangxin Decoction could significantly enhance autophagy level and regulate AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway in a concentration-dependent manner.[Conclusion]Qifu Qiangxin Decoction can regulate AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway,inhibit cell apoptosis and induce autophagy,thus protecting cardiomyocytes and mitigating myocardial injury.
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Both manganese-slag and sewage sludge are typical solid wastes, but their utilization is limited. Based on the soil properties, the abovementioned pollutants were combined with Broussonetia papyrifera to treat soil cadmium (Cd) pollution. Three materials (sewage sludge-derived biochar (SSB), Mn-SSB, and Mn-slag (Slag)) were prepared using oxygen-limited pyrolysis technology with Slag and sewage sludge, and the effects of the three materials on the phytoremediation of Cd-polluted soil were investigated. All three materials had distinct morphological characteristics, good functional group structure, specific surface area, and porosity. The adsorption and leaching experiments in the solution indicated that the three materials could not only directly absorb Cd2+ but also release nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus. The soil pH increased significantly (p < 0.05) with the addition of the above environmental remediation materials. Furthermore, the contents of soil organic carbon, available nitrogen, and available phosphorus in soil increased significantly, whereas the electrical conductivity of the soil decreased significantly (p < 0.05). During remediation of Cd-polluted soil by integrating the above materials with B. papyrifera, Slag significantly increased the B. papyrifera biomass, but the effects of SSB and Mn-SSB were not significant. SSB, Mn-SSB, and Slag significantly increased the protein content of B. papyrifera leaves, with Mn-SSB having the most significant effect (p < 0.05). The applications of SSB, Mn-SSB, and Slag reduced the malondialdehyde content and increased the activities of superoxide dismutase and peroxidase, reducing the damage to B. papyrifera. Mn-SSB significantly reduced the Cd content in the roots, stems, and leaves of B. papyrifera, and SSB and Slag promoted Cd enrichment in B. papyrifera. This study realized the comprehensive utilization of Mn-slag and sewage sludge and established a recycling system from solid waste to the treatment of waste soil.
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Metals, Heavy , Soil Pollutants , Cadmium/chemistry , Manganese , Sewage/chemistry , Carbon , Soil Pollutants/analysis , Soil/chemistry , Biodegradation, Environmental , Nitrogen , Phosphorus , Metals, Heavy/analysisABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE To mine and analyze adverse drug event (ADE) signals after the marketing of pazopanib and provide references for clinically safe medication. METHODS OpenVigil 2.1 data platform was used to mine ADE signals from the US FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS) database. ADE reports of pazopanib from October 2009 to June 2022 were collected, and ADE signals were analyzed using proportional reporting ratio (PRR) method and reporting odds ratio (ROR) method in the proportional imbalance method. RESULTS A total of 16 655 ADE reports were identified with pazopanib as the primary suspect drug. Through ROR and PRR analysis, 220 ADE signals involving 19 system organ classes were identified. The top 10 ADE signals by frequency were recorded in the drug instruction. Additionally, 88 new ADE signals were discovered, mainly related to the gastrointestinal system, various investigations, and the renal and urinary system. Decreased basophil count, nail bed hemorrhage, tumor rupture, and vaginal fistula were both new ADE signals and the top 10 ADE signals by strength. CONCLUSIONS The occurrence of common ADEs (diarrhea, hair color changes, hypertension, etc.) during the use of pazopanib after marketing is generally consistent with its drug instruction; the number of reported cases for new suspected risk signals (decreased basophil count, nail bed hemorrhage, tumor rupture, and vaginal fistula, etc.) is limited, and continuous monitoring is required.
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Objective To investigate the quality and safety of liquid bandage and establish a reliable quality control method. Methods The quality of liquid bandage was evaluated by appearance, film forming time, viscosity, comfort, waterproof and air permeability. The content was determined by HPLC. The safety of liquid bandage was investigated with skin irritation test and allergy test. Results The self-made liquid bandage was uniform and delicate, with good ductility, fast film formation, good mechanical strength, waterproof and air permeability. The content of active pharmaceutical ingredients in the film met the requirements. It had no obvious irritation to the skin and no allergic reaction. Conclusion The established quality control method was reliable. The liquid bandage had good safety profile.
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Walnut is an important economic tree species while confronting with global environmental stress, resulting in decline in quality and yield. Therefore, it is urgent to elucidate the molecular mechanism for the regulation of walnut response to adversity. The protein phosphatase 2C (PP2C) gene family participates in cellular processes in eukaryotes through reversible phosphorylation of proteins and signal transduction regulation. However, the stress response function of PP2C genes was far to be clarified. Therefore, to understand the stress response mechanism of walnut tree, in this study, a total of 41 PP2C genes with complete ORFs were identified from Juglans regia, whose basic bio-information and expression patterns in response to multiple stresses and ABA were confirmed. The results showed that the ORFs of JrPP2Cs were 495 ~ 3231 bp in length, the predicted JrPP2C proteins contained 164 to 1076 amino acids and the molecular weights were 18,581.96 ~ 118,853.34 Da, the pI was 4.55 ~ 9.58. These JrPP2C genes were unevenly distributed on 14 chromosomes, among which Chr11 and Chr13 contained the most genes. Phylogenetic analysis found that these JrPP2C proteins were classed into 9 subfamilies, among which group F covered most JrPP2Cs. The JrPP2Cs in the same subfamily exhibited similarities in the composition of conserved domains, amino acid sequences of motifs and exon/intron organization in DNA sequences. Each JrPP2C includes 4 ~ 10 motifs and each motif contained 15 ~ 37 amino acids. Among the motifs, motif1, motif2, motif3 and motif8 were most abundant. Most of the JrPP2C genes diversely response to osmotic, cadmium, and Colletotrichum gloeosporioide stress as well as ABA treatments, among which JrPP2C28, JrPP2C17, JrPP2C09, JrPP2C36 were more obvious and deserves further attention. All these results indicated that JrPP2C genes play potential vital roles in plant response to multiple stimulus, and are possibly involved in ABA-dependent signaling pathway.
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Gene Expression Regulation, Plant , Juglans , Amino Acids/metabolism , Juglans/genetics , Phylogeny , Plant Proteins/genetics , Plant Proteins/metabolism , Protein Phosphatase 2C/genetics , Protein Phosphatase 2C/metabolism , TranscriptomeABSTRACT
Objective@#To explore the effect of puberty on refractive development of children and adolescents and its interaction with outdoor activities, near work and the use of electronic products, so as to provide a reference for strategies for intervening myopia.@*Methods@#Cluster sampling method was used to select 776 students aged 7-13 from a nine year consistent school in Shanghai to participate and were followed up for 2 years. All participants underwent cycloplegic refraction and ocular axial length measurement once a year, as well as pubertal development, average daily outdoor time, near work time and time of electronic products usage. The influencing factors and interaction effects of refractive parameters in different puberty stages were analyzed by generalized estimation equation.@*Results@#At baseline, 634 children participated in cycloplegic refraction, of which 350 were myopic (55.2%). There were significant differences in axial length, average daily outdoor time, near work time and time of using electronic products at different stages of puberty ( F = 4.10 ,4.24,5.54,9.20, P <0.05). There was interaction between puberty and outdoor time on axial length development ( β =0.133, P < 0.05), and the interaction between puberty and the time of near work or using electronic products was not statistically significant ( P >0.05).@*Conclusion@#Puberty may play a regulatory role in the relationship between outdoor time and refractive development among Chinese children and adolescents.
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The aim of this study was to develop a blocking enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (bELISA) based on a biotinylated nanobody target the S1 protein of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) for detecting the anti-PEDV antibodies and evaluating the immune effect of the vaccine. The gene encoding the single-domain antibody sdAb3 target the PEDV S1 protein was amplified and the Avitag sequence was fused at its 3'-end. The PCR product was cloned into the expression vector pET-21b for expression and purification of the sdAb3-Avitag protein. The purified sdAb3-Avitag fusion protein was biotinylated and its activity was determined. Using the recombinant S1 protein as a coating antigen, a bELISA was established and optimized. Serum samples were tested in parallel by the bELISA and a commercial kit. The recombinant vector pET21b-sdAb3-Avitag was constructed to express the tagged sdAb3. After induction for expression, the biotin-labeled sdAb3 (sdAb3-Biotin) with high purity and good activity was obtained. For the optimized bELISA, the coating concentration of the S1 protein was 200 ng/well, the serum dilution was 1:2 and incubated for 2 h, the dilution ratio of the biotinylated sdAb3 was 1:8 000 and incubated for 30 min, the dilution of the enzyme-labeled antibody was 1:5 000 and incubated for 30 min. The bELISA had no cross reaction with the sera of major porcine viruses including transmissible gastroenteritis virus, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and showed good specificity and reproducibility. For a total of 54 porcine serum samples tested, the overall compliance rate of the bELISA with a commercial kit was 92.56%. This study developed a rapid and reliable bELISA method, which can be used for serosurveillance and vaccine evaluation for PEDV.
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Animals , Antibodies, Viral , Coronavirus Infections/veterinary , Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay , Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus/genetics , Reproducibility of Results , Sensitivity and Specificity , Single-Domain Antibodies , Swine , Swine DiseasesABSTRACT
Objective:To evaluate the effect of miR-133b on the apoptosis and radiosensitivity of colon cancer cell line (SW620 cells), and to explore its mechanism.Methods:SW620 cells were transfected with miR-con (miR-con group), miR-133b mimics (miR-133b group), si-con (si-con group) and si-HER-2(si-HER-2 group) by the liposome method, and then irradiated with 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 Gy. The miR-133b protein expression, HER-2 protein expression, apoptosis, cell survival fraction and cytofluoroactivity in each group were evaluated by qRT-PCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, colony formation assay and dual luciferase reporter gene assay, respectively.Results:Compared with the pre-irradiation group, the expression level of miR-133b was significantly down-regulated ( P<0.05), whereas that of HER-2 was significantly up-regulated in SW620 cells after irradiation ( P<0.05). Overexpression of miR-133b and knockdown of HER-2 remarkably reduced the survival fraction (both P<0.05), and significantly promoted the apoptosis of SW620 cells ( P<0.05). miR-133b could considerably inhibit the fluorescent activity of wild-type HER-2 cells ( P<0.05) and negatively regulate the expression of HER-2 protein. Conclusion:miR-133b can inhibit the survival of colon cancer cells, promote the apoptosis and enhance the sensitivity of radiotherapy probably via the mechanism of targeting HER-2.
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Ubiquitin-specific peptidase 10 (USP10) protein is a deubiquitination enzyme involved in many important biological processes. However, the function of USP10 in hepatic ischaemic/reperfusion (I/R) injury remains unknown. The aim of this study was to explore the role of USP10 in hepatic I/R injury. USP10 Heterozygote mice and primary hepatocytes were used to construct hepatic I/R models. The effect of USP10 on hepatic I/R injury was examined via pathological and molecular analyses. Our results indicated that USP10 was significantly downregulated in the livers of mice after hepatic I/R injury and in hepatocytes subjected to hypoxia/reoxygenation stimulation. USP10 Heterozygote mice exhibited exacerbated hepatic I/R injury, as evidenced by enhanced liver inflammation via the NF-κB signalling pathway and increased hepatocyte apoptosis. Additionally, USP10 overexpression inhibited hepatocyte inflammation and apoptosis in hepatic I/R injury in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, our study demonstrated that USP10 knockdown exerted its detrimental effects on hepatic I/R injury by inducing activation of the transforming growth factor ß-activated kinase 1 (TAK1)-JNK/p38 signalling pathways. TAK1 was required for USP10 function in hepatic I/R injury as TAK1 inhibition abolished USP10 function in vitro. In conclusion, our study demonstrated that USP10 plays a protective role in hepatic I/R injury by inhibiting the activation of the TAK1-JNK/p38 signalling pathways. Modulation of USP10/TAK1 might be a promising strategy to prevent this pathological process.
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Liver Diseases/immunology , Liver/immunology , MAP Kinase Kinase Kinases/immunology , MAP Kinase Signaling System/immunology , Reperfusion Injury/immunology , Ubiquitin Thiolesterase/immunology , Animals , Liver/pathology , Liver Diseases/genetics , Liver Diseases/pathology , Liver Diseases/prevention & control , MAP Kinase Kinase Kinases/genetics , MAP Kinase Signaling System/genetics , Male , Mice , Reperfusion Injury/genetics , Reperfusion Injury/pathology , Reperfusion Injury/prevention & control , Ubiquitin Thiolesterase/geneticsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To explore the influence of work pressure and psychological capital on job burnout of college teachers. METHODS: A total of 287 teachers from 7 universities in Nanjing City were selected as the research subjects using the convenient sampling method. The Maslach Burnout Inventory, Job Stress Scale for University Teachers and Psychological Capital Questionnaire were used to investigate their job burnout, job stress and psychological capital. RESULTS: The total scores of job burnout and job stress were(42.9±12.5) and(48.5±12.4) respectively, and the occurrence of job burnout was 64.1%. The total scores of psychological capital was(106.7±14.7), and the scores of the four dimensions including self-efficacy, hope, resilience and optimism were(27.6±4.6),(26.7±4.8),(27.0±4.2) and(25.4±3.8) respectively. The total score of job stress was positively correlated with the total score of job burnout [correlation coefficient(r)=0.41, P<0.01]. The total score of psychological capital, self-efficacy, hope, resilience and optimism were negatively correlated with the total score of job burnout(r values were-0.42,-0.28,-0.36,-0.36 and-0.42, respectively, P<0.01). The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that after adjusting the influence of confounding factors and excluding other confounding factors, the higher the job stress, the higher the job burnout level(P<0.01), the higher the psychological capital optimism dimension score, the lower the job burnout level(P<0.01). CONCLUSION: The job stress and psychological capital of college teachers can independently affect their job burnout level, with a dose-effect relationship.
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Objective To prepare a wound dressing using nitrocellulose as a membrane and optimize its formulation. Methods Partial analysis was performed on commercial available products. The wound dressings were prepared by using nitrocellulose as a film-forming material, benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic agent, castor oil as a plasticizer, isopropyl palmitate as a skin emollient, camphor as a fragrance, and isopropyl alcohol, ethyl acetate and butyl acetate as volatile solvent. The tensile strength, breakpoint elongation percentage, breathability and waterproof performance were tested and evaluated. Results The film-forming performance of the prepared liquid wound dressing was good. The final use amount of nitrocellulose was determined to be 6%. The use amount of plasticizer castor oil was determined to be 4%. Conclusion The prepared liquid wound dressing has good film-forming property, good mechanical property, good waterproof and certain breathability.
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Tripartite motif (Trim) 8 is an E3 ubiquitin ligase, interacting with and ubiquitinating diverse substrates, and is closely involved in innate immunity. However, the function of Trim8 in hepatic ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury remains largely unknown. The aim of this study is to explore the role of Trim8 in hepatic I/R injury. Trim8 gene knockout mice and primary hepatocytes were used to construct hepatic I/R models. The effect of Trim8 on hepatic I/R injury was analysed via pathological and molecular analyses. The results indicated that Trim8 was significantly upregulated in liver of mice subjected to hepatic I/R injury. Trim8 knockout relieved hepatocyte injury triggered by I/R. Silencing of Trim8 expression alleviated hepatic inflammation responses and inhibited apoptosis in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, our study suggests that Trim8 deficiency may elicit hepatic protective effects by inhibiting the activation of transforming growth factor ß-activated kinase 1 (TAK1)-p38/JNK signalling pathways. TAK1 was required for Trim8 function in hepatic I/R injury as TAK1 activation abolished Trim8 function in vitro. In conclusion, our study demonstrates that Trim8 deficiency plays a protective role in hepatic I/R injury by inhibiting the activation of TAK1-dependent signalling pathways.
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Inflammation/metabolism , Nerve Tissue Proteins/metabolism , Signal Transduction/physiology , Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/metabolism , Alanine Transaminase/genetics , Alanine Transaminase/metabolism , Animals , Apoptosis/genetics , Apoptosis/physiology , Aspartate Aminotransferases/genetics , Aspartate Aminotransferases/metabolism , Blotting, Western , Cells, Cultured , In Situ Nick-End Labeling , Inflammation/genetics , Male , Mice , Mice, Knockout , Nerve Tissue Proteins/genetics , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Signal Transduction/genetics , Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases/genetics , Ubiquitination/genetics , Ubiquitination/physiologyABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To investigate the long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) profile on renal ischemia reperfusion in a mouse model. METHODS: Microarray analysis was used to study the expression of misregulated lncRNA in a mouse model of renal ischemia reperfusion(I/R) with long ischemia time. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) was used to verify the expression of selected lncRNAs and mRNAs.The potential functions of the lncRNA was analyzed by bioinformatics tools and databases. RESULTS: Kidney function was impaired in I/R group compared to the normal group. Analysis showed that a total of 2267 lncRNAs and 2341 messenger RNAs (mRNAs) were significantly expressed in I/R group (≥2.0-fold, p < 0.05).The qPCR result showed that lncRNAs and mRNAs expression were consistent with the microarray analysis. The co-expression network profile analysis based on five validated lncRNAs and 203 interacted mRNAs showed it existed a total of 208 nodes and 333 connections. The GO and KEEG pathway analysis results showed that multiple lncRNAs are involved the mechanism of I/R. CONCLUSION: Multiple lncRNAs are involved in the mechanism of I/R.These analysis results will help us to further understand the mechanism of I/R and promote the new methods targeted at lncRNA to improve I/R injury.
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Kidney/blood supply , RNA, Long Noncoding/analysis , RNA, Messenger/analysis , Reperfusion Injury/genetics , Animals , Down-Regulation , Gene Expression , Gene Expression Profiling , Gene Regulatory Networks , Mice , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction , Reference Values , Tissue Array Analysis/methods , Up-RegulationABSTRACT
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is one of the most common malignancies. Anti-silencing function 1B histone chaperone (ASF1B) has been reported to be involved in various diseases. However, its role in ccRCC is largely unknown. In the present study, using genetic data and clinical information obtained from the TCGA data portal and GEO database, we found that ASF1B was highly expressed in ccRCC cancer tissue compared with normal tissue, and ASF1B expression was positively correlated with tumor stage, tumor grade and patient survival. The function of ASF1B in cell proliferation and migration was assessed by pathological and molecular analyses. The results showed that ASF1B overexpression significantly enhanced the proliferation and migration of 786-O cells and Caki-1â¯cells, while silencing ASF1B expression significantly inhibited the proliferation and migration. In addition, ASF1B overexpression enhanced cell proliferation by upregulating PCNA and downregulating P27 expression and promoted cell migration by upregulating MMP2 and MMP9. Furthermore, the phosphorylation levels of protein kinase B (AKT) and P-P70 S6K1 were significantly upregulated in the ASF1B overexpression group. More importantly, AKT inhibitor blocked the promotional effect of ASF1B on proliferation and migration. In summary, the present study demonstrated that ASF1B overexpression promoted tumor cell proliferation and migration, which was dependent on the AKT/P70 S6K1 pathway.
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Carcinoma, Renal Cell/metabolism , Cell Cycle Proteins/metabolism , Kidney Neoplasms/metabolism , Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/metabolism , Signal Transduction , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/pathology , Cell Line, Tumor , Cell Movement , Cell Proliferation , Humans , Kidney Neoplasms/pathologyABSTRACT
Objective@#To investigate the changes of internal fixation stress under different angles of interior fracture line and different screw placement modes in the case of A-type distal femoral fracture.@*Methods@#A 24-year-old healthy male volunteer was recruited to collect the right femur data. CATIA V5R21 software produced a 10 mm fracture gap at the external side of the femur 6.5 cm proximal to the joint line and different angle fracture lines were generated on the internal of the femur at the same height. Based on the actual measured dimensions, the three-dimensional (3D) model of the locking plate and screw was reconstructed using CATIA V5R21 software, ignoring the screw surface threads and then the assembly of the internal fixation of the titanium plate, screws and femur was done. All models were meshed using Hypermesh 13.0 software. The assembled 3D model was input into ABAQUS 6.14 to generate a finite element model. Preliminary finite element biomechanical analysis was performed using the four medial fracture line angles and the stress distribution of the internal fixation under the three screw placement modes, and then the analysis was continued after the optimal screw placement method was re-determined.@*Results@#Under an axial loading of 700 N, with the increase of the angle of the fracture line, the stress of the lateral internal fixation gradually increased, and the displacement of the proximal end of the fracture gradually increased. The sequential screw placement method was superior to the leaping screw placement method. The placement of the first screw at the proximal end of the fracture was critical to the distribution of the internal fixation stress.@*Conclusions@#The operation plan of the type A of distal femoral fracture needs to be confirmed according to the internal and external fracture′s condition. When the fracture line is at a excessive positive angle or a negative angle, a simple lateral fixation may not provide a stable fracture fixation so that other fixation methods are needed.
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Zika virus ( ZIKV) infection may lead to some serious potential complications, such as neonatal microcephaly and Guillain-Barre syndrome. ZIKV epidemics have caused public panic and aroused global concern. World Health Organization ( WHO) has listed ZIKV infection as one of the public health emergencies of international concern. This paper focused on the progress in ZIKV detection methods, espe-cially in serological tests, and summarized the advantages and disadvantages of each method in practical ap-plication, aiming to provide technical reference for the prevention and control of Zika virus infection.
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Abstract Purpose: To investigate the long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) profile on renal ischemia reperfusion in a mouse model. Methods: Microarray analysis was used to study the expression of misregulated lncRNA in a mouse model of renal ischemia reperfusion(I/R) with long ischemia time. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) was used to verify the expression of selected lncRNAs and mRNAs.The potential functions of the lncRNA was analyzed by bioinformatics tools and databases. Results: Kidney function was impaired in I/R group compared to the normal group. Analysis showed that a total of 2267 lncRNAs and 2341 messenger RNAs (mRNAs) were significantly expressed in I/R group (≥2.0-fold, p < 0.05).The qPCR result showed that lncRNAs and mRNAs expression were consistent with the microarray analysis. The co-expression network profile analysis based on five validated lncRNAs and 203 interacted mRNAs showed it existed a total of 208 nodes and 333 connections. The GO and KEEG pathway analysis results showed that multiple lncRNAs are involved the mechanism of I/R. Conclusion: Multiple lncRNAs are involved in the mechanism of I/R.These analysis results will help us to further understand the mechanism of I/R and promote the new methods targeted at lncRNA to improve I/R injury.
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Animals , Rats , RNA, Messenger/analysis , Reperfusion Injury/genetics , RNA, Long Noncoding/analysis , Kidney/blood supply , Reference Values , Down-Regulation , Gene Expression , Up-Regulation , Gene Expression Profiling , Tissue Array Analysis/methods , Gene Regulatory Networks , Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction , Mice, Inbred C57BLABSTRACT
CCCTC-binding factor (CTCF) is a zinc-finger protein, serving an important part in the genome architecture as well as some biochemical processes. Over 70,000 CTCF binding DNA sites have been detected genome-wide, and most anchors of chromatin loops are demarcated with the CTCF binding. Various protein or RNA molecules interact with DNA-bound CTCF to conduct different biological functions, and potentially the interfaces between CTCF and its cofactors can be targets for drug development. Here we identify the effective region of CTCF in DNA recognition, which defines the exposed CTCF surface feature for the interaction of cofactors. While the zinc-finger region contributes the most in DNA association, its binding affinity varies based on different DNA sequences. To investigate the effectiveness of individual zinc-fingers, the key residues are mutated to inactivate the DNA binding ability, while the finger configuration and the spacing between fingers are preserved. The strategy is proved to be successful, while clear differences are observed in the DNA binding affinities among the 11 finger mutants and the result is consistent to previous studies in general. With the help of inactivated finger mutants, we identify the ineffective fingers and the dominant effective fingers, which form distinctive patterns on different DNA targets.
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Objective To investigate the effect of mentalization based treatment on the negative emotion such as anxiety,depression and chronic drug craving among methamphetamine addicts.Methods Totally 612 methamphetamine addicts in 6 compulsory isolated detoxification center of Liaoning served as the study subjects and randomly divided into the experimental group (mentalization based treatment group) and control group,306 cases in each group.The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAD,Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Drug Craving Inventory were used to evaluate the anxiety,depression and chronic craving in the two groups.Results The scores of BAI,BDI and Drug Craving Inventory after mentalization base treatment in the experimental group were decreased compared with those of before intervention (P<0.05).The declining trend of the scores of BAI,BDI and Drug Craving Inventory after intervention in the experimental group were more significant than that in the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion The mentalization based treatment can improve the negative emotions such as anxiety and depression to some extent,and reduces the chronic drug craving among methamphetamine drug addicts.
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Objective To investigate the effect of mentalization based treatment on the negative emotion such as anxiety,depression and chronic drug craving among methamphetamine addicts.Methods Totally 612 methamphetamine addicts in 6 compulsory isolated detoxification center of Liaoning served as the study subjects and randomly divided into the experimental group (mentalization based treatment group) and control group,306 cases in each group.The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAD,Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Drug Craving Inventory were used to evaluate the anxiety,depression and chronic craving in the two groups.Results The scores of BAI,BDI and Drug Craving Inventory after mentalization base treatment in the experimental group were decreased compared with those of before intervention (P<0.05).The declining trend of the scores of BAI,BDI and Drug Craving Inventory after intervention in the experimental group were more significant than that in the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion The mentalization based treatment can improve the negative emotions such as anxiety and depression to some extent,and reduces the chronic drug craving among methamphetamine drug addicts.