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Am J Transl Res ; 16(6): 2212-2232, 2024.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39006258

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BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women, with its prognosis varying greatly according to its subtype. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has the worst prognosis among all subtypes. Glycosylation is a critical factor influencing the prognosis of patients with TNBC. Our aim is to develop a tumor prognosis model by analyzing genes related to glycosylation to predict patient outcomes. METHODS: The dataset used in this study was downloaded from the Cancer Genome Atlas Program (TCGA) database, and predictive genes were identified through Cox one-way regression analysis. The model genes with the highest risk scores among the 18 samples were obtained by lasso regression analysis to establish the model. We analyzed the pathways affecting the progression of TNBC and discovered key genes for subsequent research. RESULTS: Our model was constructed using data from TCGA database and validated through Kaplan-Meier curve analysis and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve assessment. Our analysis revealed that a high expression of tumor-related chemokines in the high-risk group may be associated with poor tumor prognosis. Furthermore, we conducted a random survival forest analysis and identified two significant genes, namely DPM2 and PINK1, which have been selected for further investigation. CONCLUSION: The prognostic analysis model, developed based on the glycosylation genes in TNBC, exhibits excellent validation efficacy. This model is valuable for the prognostic analysis of patients with TNBC.

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Water Sci Technol ; 90(1): 287-302, 2024 Jul.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39007320

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Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are a critical influencing factor in sludge dewatering. Disrupting such EPS contributes to the release of bound water in sludge, enhancing the sludge dewatering performance. In This study, quaternized straw fibers that are destructive to the EPS structure and components in active sludge were prepared useing heterogeneous free radical graft polymerization. Straw fibers, dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride (DMDAAC), ammonium persulfate (APS), and acrylamide (AM) were taken as the substrate, grafting monomer, catalyst, and cross-linking agent, respectively.The optimal processing conditions determined for the DMDAAC-based quaternization and graft modification of straw fibers were as follows: reaction temperature of 60 °C, reaction time of 5 h, 0.100 g of catalyst APS dosage per gram of straw, and 3.000 ml of DMDAAC dosage per gram of straw. The optimal processing conditions yielded 1.335 g of modified straw fibers per gram of straw, 33.67% grafting rate, and 31.70% substitution of the quaternary ammonium groups. The capillary suction time (CST) was conditioned from 243.3 ± 22.6 s in the original sludge to 134.5 ± 34.45 s. The specific resistance to filtration (SRF) was reduced from 8.82 ± 0.51 × 1012 m/kg in the original sludge to 4.59 ± 0.23 × 1012 m/kg.


Sujet(s)
Eaux d'égout , Eaux d'égout/composition chimique , Élimination des déchets liquides/méthodes , Composés d'ammonium quaternaire/composition chimique , Composés allyliques/composition chimique
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J Environ Manage ; 366: 121793, 2024 Jul 10.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38991342

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Acidic nitrification, as a novel process for treating wastewater without sufficient alkalinity, has received increasing attention over the years. In this study, a continuous-flow reactor with aerobic granular sludge was successful operated at low pH (<6.5) performing high-rate acidic nitrification. Volumetric ammonium oxidation rate of 0.4-1.2 kg/(m3·d) were achieved with the specific biomass activities of 5.8-13.9 mg N/(gVSS·h). Stable partial nitritation with nitrite accumulation efficiency over 85% could be maintained at pH above 6 with the aid of residual ammonium, whereas the nitrite accumulation disappeared when pH was below 6. Interestingly, the granule morphology significantly improved during the acidic operation. The increased secretion of extracellular polymeric substances (especially polysaccharides) suggested a self-protective behavior of microbes in the aerobic granules against acidic stress. 16S rRNA gene sequencing analyses indicated that Candidatus Nitrospira defluvii was always the dominant nitrite-oxidizing bacteria, while the dominant ammonia-oxidizing bacteria shifted from Nitrosomonas europaea to Nitrosomonas mobilis. This study, for the first time, demonstrated the improved stability of aerobic granules under acidic conditions, and also highlighted aerobic granules as a useful solution to achieve high-rate acidic nitrification.

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Theranostics ; 14(9): 3548-3564, 2024.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38948068

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Over the past two decades, metronomic chemotherapy has gained considerable attention and has demonstrated remarkable success in the treatment of cancer. Through chronic administration and low-dose regimens, metronomic chemotherapy is associated with fewer adverse events but still effectively induces disease control. The identification of its antiangiogenic properties, direct impact on cancer cells, immunomodulatory effects on the tumour microenvironment, and metabolic reprogramming ability has established the intrinsic multitargeted nature of this therapeutic approach. Recently, the utilization of metronomic chemotherapy has evolved from salvage treatment for metastatic disease to adjuvant maintenance therapy for high-risk cancer patients, which has been prompted by the success of several substantial phase III trials. In this review, we delve into the mechanisms underlying the antitumour effects of metronomic chemotherapy and provide insights into potential combinations with other therapies for the treatment of various malignancies. Additionally, we discuss health-economic advantages and candidates for the utilization of this treatment option.


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Administration métronomique , Tumeurs , Microenvironnement tumoral , Humains , Tumeurs/traitement médicamenteux , Microenvironnement tumoral/effets des médicaments et des substances chimiques , Inhibiteurs de l'angiogenèse/administration et posologie , Inhibiteurs de l'angiogenèse/usage thérapeutique , Antinéoplasiques/administration et posologie , Antinéoplasiques/usage thérapeutique , Animaux , Protocoles de polychimiothérapie antinéoplasique/usage thérapeutique , Protocoles de polychimiothérapie antinéoplasique/administration et posologie
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J Agric Food Chem ; 2024 Jul 08.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38976778

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Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi, known as kudzu and used as a "longevity powder" in China, is an edible plant which is rich in flavonoids and believed to be useful for regulating blood sugar and treating diabetes, although the modes of action are unknown. Here, a total of 53 flavonoids including 6 novel compounds were isolated from kudzu using multidimensional preparative liquid chromatography. The flavonoid components were found to lower blood sugar levels, promote urine sugar levels in mice, and reduce the urine volume. Molecular docking and in vitro assays suggested that the antidiabetic effect of kudzu was attributed to at least three targets: sodium-dependent glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2), protein tyrosine phosphatase-1B (PTP1B), and alpha-glucosidase (AG). This study suggests a possible mechanism for the antidiabetic effect that may involve the synergistic action of multiple active compounds from kudzu.

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Front Pediatr ; 12: 1331089, 2024.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38978837

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical outcomes of proximal femoral bone cysts in pediatric patients. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 41 pediatric patients (31 males and 10 females, mean age 7.47 ± 2.67 years, range 2.03-14.67 years) diagnosed with proximal femoral bone cysts treated at a single institute between March 2009 and November 2021. Data included demographics, preoperative details, intraoperative conditions, surgical techniques, postoperative outcomes, recurrence, and complications. Results: Of the participants, 68% presented with simple bone cysts and 32% with aneurysmal bone cysts. Prior to surgery, 32% exhibited pathological fractures. Surgical methods included lesion curettage, defect filling using allograft bone and Minimally-Invasive Injectable Graft ×3, and varied fixation techniques. Postoperative recurrence (17%) was associated with cyst location between the capital femoral epiphysis and the linea intertrochanterica (P = 0.010). At the final assessment (mean follow-up: 26.51 ± 18.99 months), all showed radiological bony union with 93% rated as "good" and 7% as 'fair' based on Ratliff hip scores. Complications arose in 20% of patients, significantly correlated with prior pathological fractures (P = 0.007) and their association with the linea intertrochanterica (P = 0.004). Those with fractures reported higher intraoperative blood loss (P = 0.015) and longer surgery durations (P = 0.012) compared to those without. Conclusion: Treating pediatric proximal femoral bone cysts using techniques such as lesion curettage, defect filling, and selective internal fixation yields favorable outcomes. The presence of pathological fractures can prolong surgical time, increase intraoperative blood loss, and elevate postoperative complication risks. Hence, early surgical intervention for these cysts is recommended to prevent fractures.

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J Pharm Biomed Anal ; 248: 116289, 2024 Jun 13.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38901158

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Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) are popular in clinic because of their safety and efficacy. They contain abundant natural active compounds, which are important sources of new drug discovery. However, how to efficiently identify active compounds from complex ingredients remains a challenge. In this study, a method combining UHPLC-MS/MS characterization and in silico screening was developed to discover compounds with dopamine D2 receptor (D2R) activity in Stephania epigaea (S. epigaea). By combining the compounds identified in S. epigaea by UHPLC-MS/MS with reported compounds, a virtual library of 80 compounds was constructed for in silico screening. Potentially active compounds were chosen based on screening scores and subsequently tested for in vitro activity on a transfected cell line CHO-K1-D2 model using label-free cellular phenotypic assay. Three D2R agonists and five D2R antagonists were identified. (-)-Asimilobine, N-nornuciferine and (-)-roemerine were reported for the first time as D2R agonists, with EC50 values of 0.35 ± 0.04 µM, 1.37 ± 0.10 µM and 0.82 ± 0.22 µM, respectively. Their target specificity was validated by desensitization and antagonism assay. (-)-Isocorypalmine, (-)-tetrahydropalmatine, (-)-discretine, (+)-corydaline and (-)-roemeroline showed strong antagonistic activity on D2R with IC50 values of 92 ± 9.9 nM, 1.73 ± 0.13 µM, 0.34 ± 0.02 µM, 2.09 ± 0.22 µM and 0.85 ± 0.08 µM, respectively. Their kinetic binding profiles were characterized using co-stimulation assay and they were both D2R competitive antagonists. We docked these ligands with human D2R crystal structure and analyzed the structure-activity relationship of aporphine-type D2R agonists and protoberberine-type D2R antagonists. These results would help to elucidate the mechanism of action of S. epigaea for its analgesic and sedative efficacy and benefit for D2R drug design. This study demonstrated the potential of integrating UHPLC-MS/MS with in silico and in vitro screening for accelerating the discovery of active compounds from TCMs.

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Langmuir ; 40(27): 14027-14036, 2024 Jul 09.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38920353

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The accurate measurement of pH in highly alkaline environments is critical for various industrial applications but remains a complex task. This paper discusses the development of novel Fe-doped SrCoOx-based FET sensors for the detection of extreme alkaline pH levels. Through a comprehensive investigation of the effects of Fe doping on the structure, electrical properties, and sensing performance of SrCoOx, we have identified the optimal doping level that significantly enhances the sensor's performance in highly alkaline conditions. With a Fe doping level of 5 mol %, the sensitivity of the sensor improves to 0.86 lg(Ω)/pH while maintaining the response rate. Further increasing the Fe doping to 10 mol % results in a sensor that demonstrates favorable response time, a suitable pH range, and a linear correlation between lg(R) and pH. The combination of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis provides insight into the regulation mechanisms of Fe doping on the crystal structure, electronic structure, and oxygen vacancy concentration of SrCoOx. Our findings indicate that Fe doping leads to an increase in oxygen vacancy concentration and a decrease in the energy barrier for oxygen ion migration, which contributes to the improved sensing performance of the Fe-doped SrCoOx sensors. Additionally, the study highlights the influence of oxygen vacancy concentration on the electrical properties of SrCoOx. Precise control over the concentration of oxygen vacancies is crucial for optimizing the sensitivity and response speed of SrCoOx FET sensors under extreme alkalinity conditions.

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Virulence ; 15(1): 2368080, 2024 Dec.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38899573

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Dendritic cells (DCs) present an ideal target for delivering immunogenic cargo due to their potent antigen-presenting capabilities. This targeting approach holds promise in vaccine development by enhancing the efficiency of antigen recognition and capture by DCs. To identify a high-affinity targeting peptide binding to rabbit DCs, rabbit monocyte-derived DCs (raMoDCs) were isolated and cultured, and a novel peptide, HS (HSLRHDYGYPGH), was identified using a phage-displayed peptide library. Alongside HS, two other DC-targeting peptides, KC1 and MY, previously validated in our laboratory, were employed to construct recombinant Lactgobacillus reuteri fusion-expressed rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) capsid protein VP60. These recombinant Lactobacillus strains were named HS-VP60/L. reuteri, KC1-VP60/L. reuteri, and MY-VP60/L. reuteri. The ability of these recombinant Lactobacillus to bind rabbit DCs was evaluated both in vivo and in vitro. Results demonstrated that the DC-targeting peptide KC1 significantly enhanced the capture efficiency of recombinant Lactobacillus by raMoDCs, promoted DC maturation, and increased cytokine secretion. Furthermore, oral administration of KC1-VP60/L. reuteri effectively induced SIgA and IgG production in rabbits, prolonged rabbit survival post-challenge, and reduced RHDV copies in organs. In summary, the DC-targeting peptide KC1 exhibited robust binding to raMoDCs, and recombinant Lactobacillus expressing KC1-VP60 protein antigens efficiently induced systemic and mucosal immune responses in rabbits, conferring protective efficacy against RHDV. This study offers valuable insights for the development of novel RHDV vaccines.


Sujet(s)
Cellules dendritiques , Virus de la maladie hémorragique du lapin , Limosilactobacillus reuteri , Peptides , Animaux , Cellules dendritiques/immunologie , Lapins , Virus de la maladie hémorragique du lapin/immunologie , Virus de la maladie hémorragique du lapin/génétique , Limosilactobacillus reuteri/génétique , Limosilactobacillus reuteri/immunologie , Peptides/immunologie , Peptides/génétique , Infections à Caliciviridae/prévention et contrôle , Infections à Caliciviridae/immunologie , Infections à Reoviridae/prévention et contrôle , Infections à Reoviridae/immunologie , Protéines de capside/génétique , Protéines de capside/immunologie , Vaccins antiviraux/immunologie , Vaccins antiviraux/génétique , Lactobacillus/génétique , Lactobacillus/immunologie
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Cereb Cortex ; 34(6)2024 Jun 04.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38889442

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Neurofeedback, a non-invasive intervention, has been increasingly used as a potential treatment for major depressive disorders. However, the effectiveness of neurofeedback in alleviating depressive symptoms remains uncertain. To address this gap, we conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of neurofeedback as a treatment for major depressive disorders. We conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis of 22 studies investigating the effects of neurofeedback interventions on depression symptoms, neurophysiological outcomes, and neuropsychological function. Our analysis included the calculation of Hedges' g effect sizes and explored various moderators like intervention settings, study designs, and demographics. Our findings revealed that neurofeedback intervention had a significant impact on depression symptoms (Hedges' g = -0.600) and neurophysiological outcomes (Hedges' g = -0.726). We also observed a moderate effect size for neurofeedback intervention on neuropsychological function (Hedges' g = -0.418). As expected, we observed that longer intervention length was associated with better outcomes for depressive symptoms (ß = -4.36, P < 0.001) and neuropsychological function (ß = -2.89, P = 0.003). Surprisingly, we found that shorter neurofeedback sessions were associated with improvements in neurophysiological outcomes (ß = 3.34, P < 0.001). Our meta-analysis provides compelling evidence that neurofeedback holds promising potential as a non-pharmacological intervention option for effectively improving depressive symptoms, neurophysiological outcomes, and neuropsychological function in individuals with major depressive disorders.


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Trouble dépressif majeur , Rétroaction neurologique , Rétroaction neurologique/méthodes , Humains , Trouble dépressif majeur/thérapie , Trouble dépressif majeur/physiopathologie , Résultat thérapeutique , Électroencéphalographie/méthodes
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Front Immunol ; 15: 1401972, 2024.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38911858

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Myasthenia gravis with positive MuSK antibody often involves the bulbar muscles and is usually refractory to acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. For MuSK-MG patients who experience acute exacerbations and do not respond to conventional treatments, there is an urgent need to find more suitable treatment options. With the advent of biologic agents, efgartigimod has shown promising results in the treatment of MG. We report a 65-year-old MuSK-MG patient who presented with impaired eye movements initially, and the symptoms rapidly worsened within a week, affecting the limbs and neck muscles, and had difficulties in chewing and swallowing. Lymphoplasmapheresis did not achieve satisfactory results, but after a cycle of efgartigimod treatment, the patient's symptoms gradually improved and remained in a good clinical state for several months.


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Myasthénie , Récepteurs cholinergiques , Humains , Myasthénie/traitement médicamenteux , Sujet âgé , Récepteurs cholinergiques/immunologie , Résultat thérapeutique , Récepteurs à activité tyrosine kinase/immunologie , Récepteurs à activité tyrosine kinase/antagonistes et inhibiteurs , Autoanticorps/immunologie , Autoanticorps/sang , Mâle , Femelle
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Eur Radiol ; 2024 May 08.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38717486

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OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to develop a clinical-radiomics nomogram to predict the long-term outcomes of patients with classical trigeminal neuralgia (CTN) following microvascular decompression (MVD). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective study included 455 patients with CTN who underwent MVD from three independent institutions A total of 2030 radiomics features from the cistern segment of the trigeminal nerve were extracted computationally from the three-dimensional steady-state free precession and three-dimensional time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography sequences. Using the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression, 16 features were chosen to develop radiomics signatures. A clinical-radiomics nomogram was subsequently developed in the development cohort of 279 patients via multivariate Cox regression. The predictive performance and clinical application of the nomogram were assessed in an external cohort consisting of 176 patients. RESULTS: Sixteen highly outcome-related radiomics features extracted from multisequence images were used to construct the radiomics model, with concordance indices (C-index) of 0.804 and 0.796 in the development and test cohorts, respectively. Additionally, a clinical-radiomics nomogram was developed by incorporating both radiomics features and clinical characteristics (i.e., pain type and degree of neurovascular compression) and yielded higher C-indices of 0.865 and 0.834 in the development and test cohorts, respectively. K‒M survival analysis indicated that the nomogram successfully stratified patients with CTN into high-risk and low-risk groups for poor outcomes (hazard ratio: 37.18, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Our study findings indicated that the clinical-radiomics nomogram exhibited promising performance in accurately predicting long-term pain outcomes following MVD. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT: This model had the potential to aid clinicians in making well-informed decisions regarding the treatment of patients with CTN. KEY POINTS: Trigeminal neuralgia recurs in about one-third of patients after undergoing MVD. The clinical-radiomics nomogram stratified patients into high- and low-risk groups for poor surgical outcomes. Using this nomogram could better inform patients of recurrence risk and allow for discussion of alternative treatments.

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J Youth Adolesc ; 2024 May 13.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38740644

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Past research supports the detrimental effects of parental psychological control on adolescent school adjustment in both emotional and academic domains. However, how psychological control changes during adolescence, and how such developmental course is related to adolescent psychological well-being and academic functioning are unclear. The direction of effects between parenting and child behaviors is also inconclusive. This 3-year longitudinal study addressed these research gaps by using five waves of survey data on 710 Chinese adolescents of high school ages (Mean age at T1 = 15.54 years, SD = 0.45, 50% males). Using latent growth curve models and latent class growth analysis, the majority of adolescents (about 63%) reported gradual increases of parental psychological control in the first 2 years of high school but a slight decline afterwards, while the other 37% perceived low and stable levels. Results from parallel latent growth modeling suggested that trajectories of psychological control were positively related to developmental trends of internalizing problems (i.e., depression and anxiety) and maladaptive academic functioning, but negatively associated with the trajectory of adaptive academic functioning, as indexed by intercept-intercept and slope-slope associations. The random-intercept cross-lagged models further revealed that psychological control was predictive of adolescent anxiety and lower adaptive academic functioning, and bidirectionally associated with maladaptive academic-related beliefs and behaviors at the within-person level. Taken together, these findings highlight the crucial role of parental psychological control on adolescent school adjustment in the Chinese cultural context and support the reciprocal model of parent-child interactions.

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Clin Neurol Neurosurg ; 242: 108329, 2024 07.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38781806

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The formation, growth, and rupture of intracranial aneurysms (IAs) involve hemodynamics, blood pressure, external stimuli, and a series of hormonal changes. In addition, inflammatory response causes the release of a series of inflammatory mediators, such as IL, TNF-α, MCP-1, and MMPs, which directly or indirectly promote the development process of IA. However, the specific role of these inflammatory mediators in the pathophysiological process of IA remains unclear. Recently, several anti-inflammatory, lipid-lowering, hormone-regulating drugs have been found to have a potentially protective effect on reducing IA formation and rupture in the population. These therapeutic mechanisms have not been fully elucidated, but we can look for potential therapeutic targets that may interfere with the formation and breakdown of IA by studying the relevant inflammatory response and the mechanism of IA formation and rupture involved in inflammatory mediators.


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Médiateurs de l'inflammation , Anévrysme intracrânien , Humains , Médiateurs de l'inflammation/métabolisme , Inflammation/métabolisme , Rupture d'anévrysme , Anti-inflammatoires/usage thérapeutique , Cytokines/métabolisme
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ACS Nano ; 18(19): 12412-12426, 2024 May 14.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38693619

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Glycans play vital roles in nearly all life processes of multicellular organisms, and understanding these activities is inseparable from elucidating the biological significance of glycans. However, glycan research has lagged behind that of DNA and protein due to the challenges posed by structural heterogeneity and isomerism (i.e., structures with equal molecular weights) the lack of high-efficiency structural analysis techniques. Nanopore technology has emerged as a sensitive single-molecule biosensor, shining a light on glycan analysis. However, a significant number of glycans are small and uncharged, making it challenging to elicit identifiable nanopore signals. Here we introduce a R-binaphthyl tag into glycans, which enhances the cation-π interaction between the derivatized glycan molecules and the nanopore interface, enabling the detection of neutral glycans with an aerolysin nanopore. This approach allows for the distinction of di-, tri-, and tetrasaccharides with monosaccharide resolution and has the potential for group discrimination, the monitoring of enzymatic transglycosylation reactions. Notably, the aerolysin mutant T240R achieves unambiguous identification of six disaccharide isomers, trisaccharide and tetrasaccharide linkage isomers. Molecular docking simulations reveal that multiple noncovalent interactions occur between residues R282, K238, and R240 and the glycans and R-binaphthyl tag, significantly slowing down their translocation across the nanopore. Importantly, we provide a demonstration of the kinetic translocation process of neutral glycan isomers, establishing a solid theoretical foundation for glycan nanopore analysis. The development of our technology could promote the analysis of glycan structural isomers and has the potential for nanopore-based glycan structural determination and sequencing.


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Toxines bactériennes , Nanopores , Polyosides , Perforines , Polyosides/composition chimique , Toxines bactériennes/composition chimique , Toxines bactériennes/génétique , Perforines/composition chimique , Perforines/génétique , Simulation de docking moléculaire , Mutation
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Aging (Albany NY) ; 16(9): 8320-8335, 2024 05 08.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38728254

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Exosomal long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of cerebrovascular diseases. However, the expression profiles and functional significance of exosomal LncRNAs in intracranial aneurysms (IAs) remain poorly understood. Through high-throughput sequencing, we identified 1303 differentially expressed LncRNAs in the plasma exosomes of patients with IAs and healthy controls. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) verification confirmed the differential expression of LncRNAs, the majority of which aligned with the sequencing results. ATP1A1-AS1 showed the most significant upregulation in the disease group. Importantly, subsequent in vitro experiments validated that ATP1A1-AS1 overexpression induced a phenotype switching in vascular smooth muscle cells, along with promoting apoptosis and upregulating MMP-9 expression, potentially contributing to IAs formation. Furthermore, expanded-sample validation affirmed the high diagnostic value of ATP1A1-AS1. These findings suggest that ATP1A1-AS1 is a potential therapeutic target for inhibiting IAs progression and serves as a valuable clinical diagnostic marker.


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Apoptose , Exosomes , Anévrysme intracrânien , Myocytes du muscle lisse , Phénotype , ARN long non codant , ARN long non codant/génétique , ARN long non codant/métabolisme , Humains , Apoptose/génétique , Anévrysme intracrânien/génétique , Anévrysme intracrânien/métabolisme , Anévrysme intracrânien/anatomopathologie , Anévrysme intracrânien/sang , Exosomes/métabolisme , Exosomes/génétique , Mâle , Myocytes du muscle lisse/métabolisme , Adulte d'âge moyen , Femelle , Sodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPase/génétique , Sodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPase/métabolisme , Matrix metalloproteinase 9/métabolisme , Matrix metalloproteinase 9/génétique , Études cas-témoins
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Phys Chem Chem Phys ; 26(22): 16253-16260, 2024 Jun 06.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38804578

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Dynamic infrared radiation regulation has been widely explored for smart windows because of its vital importance for comfortable and energy-efficient buildings. However, it remains a great challenge to synchronously achieve high visible transmittance and pronounced infrared tunability. Here, we propose a dynamic infrared tunable metamaterial composed of indium tin oxide (ITO) gratings, an air insulator, and an ITO reflector. The ITO grating-based infrared radiation regulator exhibits a high emissivity tunability of 0.73 at 8-13 µm while maintaining a high visible transmittance of 0.65 and 0.72 before and after actuation, respectively. By adjusting the geometric parameters, the tunable bandwidth can be further extended to 3-30 µm and the ultra-broadband tunability reaches 0.62. The excellent infrared tunable performance arises from the insulator thickness-dependent effect of Fabry-Pérot and propagating surface plasmon resonance coupling and decoupling, which lead to perfect and low absorption, respectively. This work provides potential for the advancement of smart window technology and makes a significant contribution to sustainable buildings.

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PeerJ ; 12: e17399, 2024.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38799061

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Background: Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a large class of RNAs present in mammals. Among these, circCamsap1 is a well-acknowledged circRNA with significant implications, particularly in the development and progression of diverse tumors. However, the potential consequences of circCamsap1 depletion in vivo on male reproduction are yet to be thoroughly investigated. Methods: The presence of circCamsap1 in the mouse testes was confirmed, and gene expression analysis was performed using reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction. CircCamsap1 knockout mice were generated utilizing the CRISPR/Cas9 system. Phenotypic analysis of both the testes and epididymis was conducted using histological and immunofluorescence staining. Additionally, fertility and sperm motility were assessed. Results: Here, we successfully established a circCamsap1 knockout mouse model without affecting the expression of parental gene. Surprisingly, male mice lacking circCamsap1 (circCamsap1-/-) exhibited normal fertility, with no discernible differences in testicular and epididymal histology, spermatogenesis, sperm counts or sperm motility compared to circCamsap1+/+ mice. These findings suggest that circCamsap1 may not play an essential role in physiological spermatogenesis. Nonetheless, this result also underscores the complexity of circRNA function in male reproductive biology. Therefore, further research is necessary to elucidate the precise roles of other circRNAs in regulating male fertility.


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Fécondité , Souris knockout , ARN circulaire , Mobilité des spermatozoïdes , Spermatogenèse , Testicule , Animaux , Mâle , Souris , Épididyme/métabolisme , Fécondité/génétique , ARN circulaire/génétique , ARN circulaire/métabolisme , Mobilité des spermatozoïdes/génétique , Spermatogenèse/génétique , Testicule/métabolisme
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Pathogens ; 13(5)2024 May 13.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38787256

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Tibetan pig is a unique pig breed native to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. To investigate viral communities associated with porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC), 167 respiratory samples were collected from Tibetan pigs in the Ganzi Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Sichuan province. Following library construction and Illunima Novaseq sequencing, 18 distinct viruses belonging to 15 viral taxonomic families were identified in Tibetan pigs with PRDC. Among the 18 detected viruses, 3 viruses were associated with PRDC, including porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV-2), Torque teno sus virus (TTSuV), and porcine cytomegalovirus (PCMV). The genomic sequences of two PCV-2 strains, three TTSuV strains, and one novel Porprismacovirus strain were assembled by SOAPdenovo software (v2). Sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis showed that both PCV-2 strains belonged to PCV-2d, three TTSuVs were classified to TTSuV2a and TTSuV2b genotypes, and the Porprismacovirus strain PPMV-SCgz-2022 showed a close genetic relationship with a virus of human origin. Recombination analysis indicated that PPMV-SCgz-2022 may have originated from recombination events between Human 16,806 × 66-213 strain and Porcine 17,668 × 82-593 strain. Furthermore, the high proportion of single infection or co-infection of PCV2/TTSuV2 provides insight into PRDC infection in Tibetan pigs. This is the first report of the viral communities in PRDC-affected Tibetan pigs in this region, and the results provides reference for the prevention and control of respiratory diseases in these animals.

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