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Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi ; 49(14): 3758-3768, 2024 Jul.
Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39099350

ABSTRACT

The function of the Trihelix transcription factor is that it plays an important role in many abiotic stresses, especially in the signaling pathway of low temperature, drought, flood, saline, abscisic acid, methyl jasmonate, and other abiotic stresses. However, there are few studies on the Trihelix gene family of ginseng. In this study, 41 Trihelix gene family members were identified and screened from the ginseng genome database, and their physicochemical properties, cis-acting elements, subcellular localization, chromosomal assignment, and abiotic stress-induced expression patterns were analyzed by bioinformatics methods. The results showed that 85% of Trihelix family members of ginseng were located in the nucleus, and the main secondary structure of Trihelix protein was random coil and α helix. In the promoter region of Trihelix, cis-acting regulatory elements related to various abiotic stresses such as low temperature, hormone response, and growth and development were identified. Through the collinearity analysis of interspecific Trihelix transcription factors of model plants Arabidopsis thaliana and ginseng, 19 collinear gene pairs were found between A. thaliana and ginseng, and no collinear gene pairs existed on chromosomes 3, 6, and 12 only. qRT-PCR analysis showed that the expression of GWHGBEIJ010320.1 was significantly up-regulated under low temperature stress, a significant response to low temperature stress. This study lays a foundation for further research on the role of the Trihelix transcription factor of ginseng in abiotic stress, as well as the growth and development of ginseng.


Subject(s)
Gene Expression Regulation, Plant , Multigene Family , Panax , Phylogeny , Plant Proteins , Stress, Physiological , Transcription Factors , Panax/genetics , Panax/chemistry , Plant Proteins/genetics , Plant Proteins/metabolism , Gene Expression Regulation, Plant/drug effects , Transcription Factors/genetics , Transcription Factors/metabolism , Stress, Physiological/genetics , Promoter Regions, Genetic , Gene Expression Profiling
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Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39118516

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Objective:To compare the efficacy of endoscopic sinus surgery and conservative treatment for orbital apex syndrome caused by sinus lesions. Methods:The clinical data of 56 patients with orbital apex syndrome caused by sinus lesions who were admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2018 to August 2023 were retrospectively analyzed and divided into a surgical group of 21 cases and a conservative group of 35 cases. The clinical features and prognosis of the two groups were compared. Results:Among the sinus lesions in the surgical group, 61.9% were fungal sinusitis, 28.6% were bacterial sinusitis, and 9.5% were sphenoid sinus tumors. In the conservative group, non-fungal sinusitis accounted for 65.7% and fungal sinusitis accounted for 34.3%. In addition to sinus lesions, patients had underlying diseases. In the surgical group, 71.4% had hypertension and 80.9% had diabetes; in the conservative group, 28.6% had hypertension and 42.9% had diabetes. After a follow-up of 1 month to 5 years, the symptom improvement rate in the surgical group was 85.7%, with 1 case of recurrence. No recurrence was found after reoperation, while the symptom improvement rate in the conservative group was 22.9%, and 6 cases recurred after symptom improvement, and were transferred to rhinology department. No recurrence was seen after surgery. Conclusion:Most of the sinus lesions in this study were fungal sinusitis. In addition, patients with underlying diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, nephrotic syndrome, etc. have reduced nasal immunity, which significantly increases the risk of disease. Since early nasal symptoms are not obvious, multidisciplinary cooperation in diagnosis and treatment is very necessary. Once imaging examination suggests orbital apex syndrome caused by sinus lesions, endoscopic sinus opening should be performed as soon as possible.


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Endoscopy , Humans , Retrospective Studies , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Treatment Outcome , Adult , Sinusitis/complications , Orbital Diseases/etiology , Syndrome , Conservative Treatment/methods , Paranasal Sinus Diseases/complications , Paranasal Sinus Diseases/surgery , Prognosis
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Transl Lung Cancer Res ; 13(6): 1210-1221, 2024 Jun 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38973947

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Background: Studying the relationship between strenuous sports or other exercises (SSOE) and lung cancer risk remains underexplored. Traditional observational studies face challenges like confounders and inverse causation. However, Mendelian randomization (MR) provides a promising approach in epidemiology and genetics, using genetic variants as instrumental variables to investigate causal relationships. By leveraging MR, we have scrutinized the causal link between SSOE and lung cancer development. Methods: Twelve single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with SSOE, as identified in previously published genome-wide association studies, were utilized as instrumental variables in our investigation. Summary genetic data at the individual level were obtained from relevant studies and cancer consortia. The study encompassed a total of 11,348 cases and 15,861 controls. The statistical technique of inverse variance-weighting (IVW), commonly employed in meta-analyses and MR studies, was employed to assess the causal relationship between SSOE and lung cancer risk. Results: The MR risk analysis indicated a causal relationship between SSOE and the incidence of lung cancer, with evidence of a reduced risk for overall lung cancer [odds ratio (OR) =0.129; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.021-0.779; P=0.03], lung adenocarcinoma (OR =0.161; 95% CI: 0.012-2.102; P=0.16) and squamous cell lung cancer (OR =0.045; 95% CI: 0.003-0.677; P=0.03). The combined OR for lung cancer from SSOE (controlling for waist circumference and smoking status) was 0.054 (95% CI: 0.010-0.302, P<0.001). Conclusions: Our MR analysis findings indicate a potential correlation between SSOE and a protective effect against lung cancer development. Further investigation is imperative to uncover the precise mechanistic link between them.

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Opt Lett ; 49(11): 2942-2945, 2024 Jun 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38824298

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In this Letter, an optically transparent and broadband absorber designed using a multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) is proposed. The absorption of the multilayer lossy frequency selective surface-based absorber is calculated by multilayer absorption equations and equivalent circuit models. To solve the problem of the unbalanced structure absorption bandwidth and thickness, an algorithm is used for optimizing the geometric and sheet resistance parameters of the structure. A multilayer and optically transparent absorber with 90% absorption bandwidth covering a frequency range of 2-18 GHz (S-band to Ku-band) is developed based on the MOGA design method with optical transmittance of 60%. Its total thickness consists of a wavelength of only 0.095, and it has high oblique incidence stability, which makes it useful in the stealth technology and transparent electromagnetic shielding applications.

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World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg ; 10(2): 113-120, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38855290

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Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the epidemiology of olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions related to COVID-19 in China. Methods: This study was conducted by 45 tertiary Grade-A hospitals in China. Online and offline questionnaire data were obtained from patients infected with COVID-19 between December 28, 2022, and February 21, 2023. The collected information included basic demographics, medical history, smoking and drinking history, vaccination history, changes in olfactory and gustatory functions before and after infection, and other postinfection symptoms, as well as the duration and improvement status of olfactory and gustatory disorders. Results: Complete questionnaires were obtained from 35,566 subjects. The overall incidence of olfactory and taste dysfunction was 67.75%. Being female or being a cigarette smoker increased the likelihood of developing olfactory and taste dysfunction. Having received four doses of the vaccine or having good oral health or being a alcohol drinker decreased the risk of such dysfunction. Before infection, the average olfactory and taste VAS scores were 8.41 and 8.51, respectively; after infection, they decreased to 3.69 and 4.29 and recovered to 5.83 and 6.55 by the time of the survey. The median duration of dysosmia and dysgeusia was 15 and 12 days, respectively, with 0.5% of patients having symptoms lasting for more than 28 days. The overall self-reported improvement rate was 59.16%. Recovery was higher in males, never smokers, those who received two or three vaccine doses, and those that had never experienced dental health issues, or chronic accompanying symptoms. Conclusions: The incidence of dysosmia and dysgeusia following infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus is high in China. Incidence and prognosis are influenced by several factors, including sex, SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, history of head-facial trauma, nasal and oral health status, smoking and drinking history, and the persistence of accompanying symptoms.

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Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38563170

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Objective:To explore the influencing factors of adult spontaneous meningoencephalocele, which occurs in the lateral recess of sphenoid sinus, in order to improve the level of clinical diagnosis and treatment. Methods:The clinical data of 27 adults with spontaneous meningoencephalocele in lateral recess of sphenoid sinus in Department of the Otorhinolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2017 to December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Preoperative sinus CT and MRI were performed to confirm the diagnosis and location of meningoencephalocele. Results:①There were 0 cases of lateral recess of sphenoid sinus type Ⅰ, 8 cases of lateral recess of sphenoid sinus type Ⅱ and 19 cases of lateral recess of sphenoid sinus type Ⅲ. ②Among the 27 adult patients with spontaneous meningoencephalocele, 9 were male and 18 were female, and the onset age was 19-72 years old, with an average age of(50.7±12.4) years old. 18 cases were complicated with cerebrospinal fluid leakage, 11 cases with headache and dizziness, 3 cases with recurrent meningitis(complicated with cerebrospinal fluid leakage), and 2 cases with epilepsy. ③There were 20 patients with intracranial hypertension, 17 patients with body mass index(BMI) ≥25 kg/m², and 8 patients with empty sella. Conclusion:Type Ⅲ of lateral recess of sphenoid sinus is the most common type in adult spontaneous meningoencephalocele, and intracranial hypertension and obesity are the influencing factors of this disease. Puncture, biopsy or operation should not be performed for patients suspected of spontaneous meningoencephalocele, and imaging examination should be performed to identify the source of the tumor.


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Intracranial Hypertension , Sphenoid Sinus , Adult , Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Aged , Sphenoid Sinus/pathology , Retrospective Studies , Encephalocele/diagnosis , Encephalocele/surgery , Encephalocele/pathology , Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak , Intracranial Hypertension/diagnosis , Intracranial Hypertension/pathology , Intracranial Hypertension/surgery
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Small ; 20(32): e2310082, 2024 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38470193

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Electrochemical conversion of nitrate, a prevalent water pollutant, to ammonia (NH3) is a delocalized and green path for NH3 production. Despite the existence of different nitrate reduction pathways, selectively directing the reaction pathway on the road to NH3 is now hindered by the absence of efficient catalysts. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are extensively investigated in a wide range of catalytic processes. However, their application in electrocatalytic nitrate reduction reaction (NO3 -RR) to NH3 is infrequent, mostly due to their pronounced inclination toward hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Here, Ni single atoms on the electrochemically active carrier boron, nitrogen doped-graphene (BNG) matrix to modulate the atomic coordination structure through a boron-spanning strategy to enhance the performance of NO3 -RR is designed. Density functional theory (DFT) study proposes that BNG supports with ionic characteristics, offer a surplus electric field effect as compared to N-doped graphene, which can ease the nitrate adsorption. Consistent with the theoretical studies, the as-obtained NiSA@BNG shows higher catalytic activity with a maximal NH3 yield rate of 168 µg h-1 cm-2 along with Faradaic efficiency of 95% and promising electrochemical stability. This study reveals novel ways to rationally fabricate SACs' atomic coordination structure with tunable electronic properties to enhance electrocatalytic performance.

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Nat Methods ; 21(4): 692-702, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38443508

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The serotonergic system plays important roles in both physiological and pathological processes, and is a therapeutic target for many psychiatric disorders. Although several genetically encoded GFP-based serotonin (5-HT) sensors were recently developed, their sensitivities and spectral profiles are relatively limited. To overcome these limitations, we optimized green fluorescent G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-activation-based 5-HT (GRAB5-HT) sensors and developed a red fluorescent GRAB5-HT sensor. These sensors exhibit excellent cell surface trafficking and high specificity, sensitivity and spatiotemporal resolution, making them suitable for monitoring 5-HT dynamics in vivo. Besides recording subcortical 5-HT release in freely moving mice, we observed both uniform and gradient 5-HT release in the mouse dorsal cortex with mesoscopic imaging. Finally, we performed dual-color imaging and observed seizure-induced waves of 5-HT release throughout the cortex following calcium and endocannabinoid waves. In summary, these 5-HT sensors can offer valuable insights regarding the serotonergic system in both health and disease.


Subject(s)
Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled , Serotonin , Humans , Mice , Animals , Serotonin/metabolism , Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled/metabolism , Cerebral Cortex/metabolism
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Redox Biol ; 71: 103116, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38479222

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Oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of acute lung injury (ALI). As a typical post-translational modification triggered by oxidative stress, protein S-glutathionylation (PSSG) is regulated by redox signaling pathways and plays diverse roles in oxidative stress conditions. In this study, we found that GSTP downregulation exacerbated LPS-induced injury in human lung epithelial cells and in mice ALI models, confirming the protective effect of GSTP against ALI both in vitro and in vivo. Additionally, a positive correlation was observed between total PSSG level and GSTP expression level in cells and mice lung tissues. Further results demonstrated that GSTP inhibited KEAP1-NRF2 interaction by promoting PSSG process of KEAP1. By the integration of protein mass spectrometry, molecular docking, and site-mutation validation assays, we identified C434 in KEAP1 as the key PSSG site catalyzed by GSTP, which promoted the dissociation of KEAP1-NRF2 complex and activated the subsequent anti-oxidant genes. In vivo experiments with AAV-GSTP mice confirmed that GSTP inhibited LPS-induced lung inflammation by promoting PSSG of KEAP1 and activating the NRF2 downstream antioxidant pathways. Collectively, this study revealed the novel regulatory mechanism of GSTP in the anti-inflammatory function of lungs by modulating PSSG of KEAP1 and the subsequent KEAP1/NRF2 pathway. Targeting at manipulation of GSTP level or activity might be a promising therapeutic strategy for oxidative stress-induced ALI progression.


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Acute Lung Injury , NF-E2-Related Factor 2 , Animals , Humans , Mice , Acute Lung Injury/chemically induced , Acute Lung Injury/genetics , Acute Lung Injury/drug therapy , Antioxidants/metabolism , Kelch-Like ECH-Associated Protein 1/genetics , Kelch-Like ECH-Associated Protein 1/metabolism , Lipopolysaccharides/toxicity , Lung/metabolism , Molecular Docking Simulation , NF-E2-Related Factor 2/genetics , NF-E2-Related Factor 2/metabolism , Oxidative Stress
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J Thorac Dis ; 16(2): 935-947, 2024 Feb 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38505025

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Background: Pulmonary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (PEH) is a rare vascular tumour, and its early diagnosis remains challenging. This study aims to comprehensively analyse the imaging features of PEH and develop a model for predicting PEH. Methods: Retrospective and pooled analyses of imaging findings were performed in PEH patients at our center (n=25) and in published cases (n=71), respectively. Relevant computed tomography (CT) images were extracted and used to build a deep learning model for PEH identification and differentiation from other diseases. Results: In this study, bilateral multiple nodules/masses (n=19) appeared to be more common with most nodules less than 2 cm. In addition to the common types and features, the pattern of mixed type (n=4) and isolated nodules (n=4), punctate calcifications (5/25) and lymph node enlargement were also observed (10/25). The presence of pleural effusion is associated with a poor prognosis in PEH. The deep learning model, with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.71 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.69-0.72], has a differentiation accuracy of 100% and 74% for the training and test sets respectively. Conclusions: This study confirmed the heterogeneity of the imaging findings in PEH and showed several previously undescribed types and features. The current deep learning model based on CT has potential for clinical application and needs to be further explored in the future.

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J Neurochem ; 2024 Mar 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38468468

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Depressive disorders are a common and debilitating form of mental illness with significant impacts on individuals and society. Despite the high prevalence, the underlying causes and mechanisms of depressive disorders are still poorly understood. Neurochemical systems, including serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, have been implicated in the development and perpetuation of depressive symptoms. Current treatments for depression target these neuromodulator systems, but there is a need for a better understanding of their role in order to develop more effective treatments. Monitoring neurochemical dynamics during depressive symptoms is crucial for gaining a better a understanding of their involvement in depressive disorders. Genetically encoded sensors have emerged recently that offer high spatial-temporal resolution and the ability to monitor neurochemical dynamics in real time. This review explores the neurochemical systems involved in depression and discusses the applications and limitations of current monitoring tools for neurochemical dynamics. It also highlights the potential of genetically encoded sensors for better characterizing neurochemical dynamics in depression-related behaviors. Furthermore, potential improvements to current sensors are discussed in order to meet the requirements of depression research.

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Heliyon ; 10(4): e25947, 2024 Feb 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38375308

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Secondary vocational education (SVE) is responsible for cultivating talents with moral and technical skills, receiving widespread attention from scholars and the public. Studying the two attentions can broaden the research perspectives and promote the development of SVE. However, there are the following problems: 1) the public attention and academic attention of SVE cannot be accurately characterized; 2) the relationship between the public attention and academic attention of SVE cannot be clear; 3) the impact of public attention and academic attention on SVE cannot be predicted. To address the above issues, this paper puts forward the PLSH (Pearson correlation-Linear regression, Seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average (SARIMA), and Holt-winters model) framework. It involves four research steps: 1) public attention and academic attention are obtained for SVE; 2) the correlation between them is analyzed and a linear model is developed; 3) the performance of the SARIMA model and Holt-winters model are conducted, and the best model is adopted to predict the public attention; 4) academic attention is predicted using the results from the previous step. The study shows that the PLSH framework can characterize academic and public attention to SVE, effectively reflecting their correlation and predicting their growth trends.

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Nat Methods ; 21(4): 680-691, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38036855

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Dopamine (DA) plays multiple roles in a wide range of physiological and pathological processes via a large network of dopaminergic projections. To dissect the spatiotemporal dynamics of DA release in both dense and sparsely innervated brain regions, we developed a series of green and red fluorescent G-protein-coupled receptor activation-based DA (GRABDA) sensors using a variety of DA receptor subtypes. These sensors have high sensitivity, selectivity and signal-to-noise ratio with subsecond response kinetics and the ability to detect a wide range of DA concentrations. We then used these sensors in mice to measure both optogenetically evoked and behaviorally relevant DA release while measuring neurochemical signaling in the nucleus accumbens, amygdala and cortex. Using these sensors, we also detected spatially resolved heterogeneous cortical DA release in mice performing various behaviors. These next-generation GRABDA sensors provide a robust set of tools for imaging dopaminergic activity under a variety of physiological and pathological conditions.


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Dopamine , Nucleus Accumbens , Mice , Animals , Nucleus Accumbens/physiology , Receptors, Dopamine , Brain , Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 258(Pt 1): 128729, 2024 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38086430

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Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5), serving as a sensor of bacterial flagellin, mediates the innate immune response to actively engage in the host's immune processes against pathogen invasion. However, the mechanism underlying TLR5-mediated immune response in fish remains unclear. Despite the presumed cell surface expression of TLR5 member form (TLR5M), its trafficking dynamics remain elusive. Here, we have identified Epinephelus coioides TLR5M as a crucial mediator of Vibrio flagellin-induced cytokine expression in grouper cells. EcTLR5M facilitated the activation of NF-κB signaling pathway in response to flagellin stimulation and exerted a modest influence on the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)-extracellular regulated kinase (ERK) signaling. The trafficking chaperone Unc-93 homolog B1 (EcUNC93B1) participated in EcTLR5M-mediated NF-κB signaling activation and downstream cytokine expression. In addition, EcUNC93B1 combined with EcTLR5M to mediate its exit from the endoplasmic reticulum, and also affected its post-translational maturation. Collectively, these findings first discovered that EcTLR5M mediated the flagellin-induced cytokine expression primarily by regulating the NF-κB signaling pathway, and EcUNC93B1 mediated EcTLR5M function through regulating its trafficking and post-translational maturation. This research expanded the understanding of fish innate immunity and provided a novel concept for the advancement of anti-vibrio immunity technology.


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Bass , Toll-Like Receptor 5 , Animals , Toll-Like Receptor 5/metabolism , NF-kappa B/metabolism , Flagellin , Signal Transduction , Cytokines , Immunity, Innate , Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinases/metabolism , Fish Proteins/metabolism
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Histol Histopathol ; 39(3): 357-365, 2024 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37338164

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BACKGROUND: Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a multifactorial inflammatory disease characterized by high prevalence and morbidity. However, its pathogenesis is still obscure. This work focuses on the effects of Eupatilin (EUP) on inflammation reaction and the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process in CRSwNP. METHODS: In vivo and in vitro CRSwNP models were established based on BALB/c mice and human nasal epithelial cells (hNECs) to investigate the effects of EUP on EMT and inflammation in CRSwNP. Protein levels of TFF1, EMT-related factors (E-cadherin, N-cadherin, and Vimentin), and Wnt/ß-catenin signaling-related proteins (Wnt3α and ß-catenin) were assayed via western blotting. Pro-inflammatory factors (TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8) were assessed via ELISA assay. RESULTS: EUP treatment significantly reduced the number of polyps, epithelial thickness, and mucosal thickness in CRSwNP mice. Besides, EUP treatment also suppressed inflammation reaction and EMT events in CRSwNP mice and SEB-challenged hNECs in a dose-dependent manner. Also, EUP treatment dose-dependently upregulated TFF1 expression and inhibited Wnt/ß-catenin activation in CRSwNP mice and SEB-challenged hNECs. In addition, TFF1 inhibition or Wnt/ß-catenin activation partially abated EUP-mediated protection against SEB-induced inflammation reaction and EMT events in hNECs. CONCLUSIONS: Taken together, our findings highlighted the inhibitory role of EUP on the inflammation and EMT processes in CRSwNP in vivo and in vitro via upregulating TFF1 and inhibiting the Wnt/ß-catenin signaling, suggesting EUP could be a promising therapeutic agent for CRSwNP.


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Flavonoids , Nasal Polyps , Rhinitis , Rhinosinusitis , Sinusitis , Humans , Animals , Mice , Nasal Polyps/drug therapy , Nasal Polyps/etiology , Nasal Polyps/metabolism , Wnt Signaling Pathway , beta Catenin/metabolism , Sinusitis/drug therapy , Sinusitis/complications , Sinusitis/metabolism , Inflammation , Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition/physiology , Chronic Disease , Rhinitis/drug therapy , Trefoil Factor-1/pharmacology
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Science ; 382(6672): eabq8173, 2023 11 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37972184

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Neuropeptides are key signaling molecules in the endocrine and nervous systems that regulate many critical physiological processes. Understanding the functions of neuropeptides in vivo requires the ability to monitor their dynamics with high specificity, sensitivity, and spatiotemporal resolution. However, this has been hindered by the lack of direct, sensitive, and noninvasive tools. We developed a series of GRAB (G protein-coupled receptor activation‒based) sensors for detecting somatostatin (SST), corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), cholecystokinin (CCK), neuropeptide Y (NPY), neurotensin (NTS), and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). These fluorescent sensors, which enable detection of specific neuropeptide binding at nanomolar concentrations, establish a robust tool kit for studying the release, function, and regulation of neuropeptides under both physiological and pathophysiological conditions.


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Biosensing Techniques , Islets of Langerhans , Neurons , Neuropeptides , Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled , Humans , Fluorescence , HEK293 Cells , Neuropeptides/analysis , Neuropeptides/metabolism , Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled/agonists , Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled/genetics , Neurons/chemistry , Cerebral Cortex/chemistry , Animals , Rats , Islets of Langerhans/chemistry
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Brain Sci ; 13(8)2023 Aug 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37626545

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Cervical sagittal balance plays a pivotal role in spine surgeries as it has a significant impact on the clinical outcomes in cervical spine surgery. Image processing techniques have significantly improved the accuracy and precision of cervical surgical techniques. This study aims to investigate the effects of T1 slope (T1s) on the disappearance of cervical lordosis after posterior cervical double-door laminoplasty using medical informatics and radiographic measures. To do so, we determined and measured the loss of T1s and cervical lordosis during the postoperative follow-up period in patients with double-door posterior cervical laminoplasty. Patients (n = 40) who underwent posterior cervical double-door laminoplasty participated in this study. For all patients, the difference between the preoperative T1s (angle between the upper edge of T1 and the horizontal line) and preoperative and postoperative cervical lordosis (Cobb method) was estimated, and the linear relationship between the two was statistically analyzed to observe the influence of preoperative T1s on postoperative cervical lordosis disappearance. The average preoperative T1s was 23.54°, and the average preoperative cervical lordosis angle was 8.50°. After 1-20 months of follow-up (mean = 9.53 months), the average postoperative cervical lordosis was 8.50°, and the average loss of cervical lordosis was 0.22°. Twenty cases had different degrees of lordosis angle loss after the operation, with an average loss of 9.31°. All patients were divided into groups A and B, according to a mean value of T1s = 23.54°, of which T1S > 23.54° was group A and T1s < 23.54 was group B. Cervical lordosis was quantified by the C2-C7 Cobb angle. The Cobb angle difference of cervical lordosis was measured before and after the operation, and its correlation with preoperative T1s was assessed. The preoperative Cobb angle and cervical curvature changes in the two groups were statistically compared, and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant (p < 0.05). The group with a T1s > 23.54° had greater loss of preoperative Cobb angle and cervical curvature. In group A, the mean preoperative cervical disability index (NDI) was 32.4 ± 3.4, and the mean postoperative NDI score was 16.5 ± 2.1. The mean preoperative VAS scores of neck pain and neck pain were 5.41 ± 1.1 and 5.55 ± 0.3, respectively, and the improvement in neck pain was -0.2%. The mean preoperative NDI in group B was 30.1 ± 2.9, and the mean postoperative NDI score was 11.5 ± 3.1. The mean VAS score for preoperative neck pain was 5.11 ± 1.2, that for postoperative neck pain was 4.18 ± 0.7, and that for neck pain improved by 18%. There was a significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.05). The disappearance of cervical lordosis after posterior cervical double-door laminoplasty is an important cause of postoperative cervical spine pain. The T1s is meaningful for predicting the loss of postoperative curvature in patients undergoing posterior cervical double-door laminoplasty. This is especially true for patients with good preoperative cervical curvature without ankylosis and kyphosis but with a wide T1s.

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Chem Res Toxicol ; 36(9): 1483-1494, 2023 09 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37622730

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Genipin (GP) is the reactive aglycone of geniposide, the main component of traditional Chinese medicine Gardeniae Fructus (GF). The covalent binding of GP to cellular proteins is suspected to be responsible for GF-induced hepatotoxicity and inhibits drug-metabolizing enzyme activity, although the mechanisms remain to be clarified. In this study, the mechanisms of GP-induced human hepatic P450 inactivation were systemically investigated. Results showed that GP inhibited all tested P450 isoforms via distinct mechanisms. CYP2C19 was directly and irreversibly inactivated without time dependency. CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP2D6, and CYP3A4 T (testosterone as substrate) showed time-dependent and mixed-type inactivation, while CYP2B6, CYP2C8, and CYP3A4 M (midazolam as substrate) showed time-dependent and irreversible inactivation. For CYP3A4 inactivation, the kinact/KI values in the presence or absence of NADPH were 0.26 or 0.16 min-1 mM-1 for the M site and 0.62 or 0.27 min-1 mM-1 for the T site. Ketoconazole and glutathione (GSH) both attenuated CYP3A4 inactivation, suggesting an active site occupation- and reactive metabolite-mediated inactivation mechanism. Moreover, the in vitro and in vivo formation of a P450-dependent GP-S-GSH conjugate indicated the involvement of metabolic activation and thiol residues binding in GP-induced enzyme inactivation. Lastly, molecular docking analysis simulated potential binding sites and modes of GP association with CYP2C19 and CYP3A4. We propose that direct covalent binding and metabolic activation mediate GP-induced P450 inactivation and alert readers to potential risk factors for GP-related clinical drug-drug interactions.


Subject(s)
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A , Gardenia , Humans , Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C19 , Molecular Docking Simulation , Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
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Heliyon ; 9(8): e18750, 2023 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37576232

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The exploration of the correlation between subject network attention and literature research in China can aid in comprehending the development trend of Chinese scientific and technological journals. Currently, many scholars have done a lot of research based on the network media index, but the relationship between the discipline attention represented by it and literature research has not been fully verified. This paper used CNKI and Baidu Index as data sources to establish a RAPF experimental framework based on relationship analysis and prediction, and selected high school mathematics subjects in China for effective demonstration. First, RAPF extracted core keywords using text tools and word frequency statistics. Second, it constructed a relationship model between subject attention and literature research based on Spearman and LOOCV. Finally, it made predictions through time series and regression analysis. The results showed a correlation between subject attention and literature research, and the model fit R2 was 0.774, with a relative error of less than 2%. Short-term predictions found that some keywords received less online attention, and 2022-2024 may be the crucial development period for mathematical education research, with an annual literature research volume of approximately 380 articles. This paper summarized the mathematical subject themes centered on content, culture, literacy, and integration, and also provided a reference for the development of the subject through experimental prediction. In the next two years, China's mathematics literature research still needs to delve deeper, broaden its breadth, enhance its height, and ensure a steady improvement in the quality and quantity of literature research.

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